Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Rechenda Smith, Founder of Nurture Marketing.
Listen in as Rechenda talks about turning the big 4-0, setting up her marketing company to empower Norfolk businesses and moving back to her beloved Norfolk!
“I am the driving force behind Nurture Marketing and I looooove empowering business owners to make the best marketing moves to grow. I’m a ball of energy and am very much a people person.
Having worked in digital and comms for the last 18 years, I come equipped with the expert knowledge including strategy and tactics, to help boost sales for your company.“
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Lauren Farley, Business Development & Events Coordinator at Norwich Theatre Royal. Lauren discusses her jam-packed year at the Theatre – with some of the most incredible performances from Carlos Acosta to Waitress and Les Miserables as well as Jack and the Beanstalk our 2022 pantomime! “We have re-launched our corporate scheme, enhancing the offering for businesses and employees alike, offering more benefits as well as unique opportunities through the corporate scheme. Our Creative Engagement team are about to launch an unbelievable Autumn programme of events, which kicks off with our Open Day and Family Festival in July, where we are opening our doors once again and giving people an opportunity to see behind the magic and stand on our very own stage.” What’s on at the TheatreJoin us in supporting our ambitionsThis podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Neil Foley, Founder of the Business Growth Club. Neil helps small business owners in Norfolk to stop competing on price, increase sales and grow. “I’ve run my own business for over twenty-six years, so completely understand the trials and tribulations we small business owners go through. My first business started from scratch and I have never forgotten how hard it was to gain traction. So many different hats to wear, all at the same time!” Small Businesses have been under intense pressure over the past two years, and with energy costs rising – growth of the small business is going to be challenged even further. Neil Foley Common Sense Business Advice | 01603 443355 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltfoley/ Website: https://businessgrowthclub.net/Books recommended by Neil in the podcast They Ask, You AnswerThe One Minute Manager Mees the MonkeyThe One Page Marketing PlanParkinson’s Law: A modern-day interpretation of a management classic (Infinite Success)This podcast was Sponsored by Norse | B2B Co.mmunication Sponsors 2022
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Mark White, The LinkedIn Professional. Did you know that LinkedIn’s biggest demographic is age 25-35? In this episode, Mark discusses insights and advice, and how LinkedIn can work better for you and your team. From dwell time, voice messaging to training your home page – this is a brilliant podcast if you are looking to increase your LinkedIn presence. Mark has trained over 500 businesses, over 13 years working with companies, teams and individuals to help them match their business needs and opportunities with all that LinkedIn offers … essentially unlocking the opportunities that exist to start more meaningful conversations, advance more sales opportunities and increase visibility & marketing. Mark White“The LinkedIn Professional” LinkedIn Strategy, Marketing and Training * Customised in-house LinkedIn training workshops nationwide * * September 2022 Group Coaching registration now open * * 1-2-1 training / coaching both remotely and face to face * Direct: 020 3633 0230 Mobile: 07793 195128 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theliprofessional Twitter: @linkedinguys Skype: thelinkedinprofessional Website: www.linkedintraining.net
In this podcast, we’re joined by Chris Elliott, Marketing Manager at The Feed, a social enterprise with a mission to motivate change in people to prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in Norwich. Find out how The Feed is supporting and nourishing Norwich, through their incredible projects. Chris talks about an incredible 2021, as they opened three new cafes at Waterloo Park and in NUA and Kettle Foods, are growing their catering business and how this growth allowed them to recruit more people to support clients on their path back into work having faced issues like mental ill health, addiction, poverty. Everything we do works towards our vision of ‘a community free from poverty’. Find out more about our projects Get involved with usGet in touch
In this podcast, we’re joined by Richard Seppings, Founder of Anglia Car Charging, an independent installer of electric car charging equipment. From working in his family-run business on a Norfolk farm, getting into Newcastle University with tons of determination and grit and working within the agricultural sector before discovering the world of green energy. This podcast is full of sustainability, electric cars, and environmental issues. Delivering EV charging solutions for businesses and organisations of all sizes across East Anglia We are number 1 in East Anglia for the supply and installation of EV charging systems. Based just south of Norwich, we cover the whole East Anglian region. Get in touch Get Up To 75% Government Funding For The Cost of Your EV Chargepoint & Infrastructure
In this podcast, we chat to James Groves, Managing Director of Indigo Swan – an award-winning independent energy consultancy based in the heart of Norwich that places integrity over profit. James is also the Chairman of our Co.next programme and part of our Business Climate Leaders (BCL) cohort. Listen in as we discuss everything from authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and supporting Norfolk’s under 35s to why energy prices are rising as high as they are. Indigo Swan – We are award winning energy enthusiasts We are here to help businesses make quick, easy and well-informed decisions about their energy. From finding the right supplier, to checking and negotiating contracts we are here to help your business be more energy efficient.Contact Indigo Swan James talks in the podcast about author Kim Scott and her book Radical Candour
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Chris Spinks, Managing Director of Westcotec.Following in his father’s footsteps, Chris Spinks joined the Police Force at 19 –working in response policing then specialising in roads policing and firearms including Royalty Protection and security convoy driving. From Constable in Norwich and Wymondham through Armed Response Vehicle Crew to Sergeant in Fakenham and to Inspector in King’s Lynn, and then Chief Inspector, a Head of Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing and firearms operations. Westcotec thrive on innovation, relishing the challenge of bringing new approaches to old problems. Alongside traditional speed limit warning signs the company produces very specialist devices including, Road Flood Warning and Bridge Height Warning systems and Collision Avoidance System. Westcotec manufacture in their own factory based in Norfolk, utilising high quality, rigorously tested components. The single site for Manufacture, Technical Support, Research, Development, Sales and Marketing provides an ability to react swiftly to customer’s requirements particularly in the more specialist areas, this flexibility has led to custom in not only in the UK but also across Northern Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They are one of only a few to have obtained the required CE mark for their VAS products. Westcotec has pioneered alternative energy with wind and solar options, available throughout most of its product range. Westcotec are determined to reduce their carbon footprint so for every sign sold a tree is planted in the company owned woodland, to date this numbers in excess of 8000 trees. Meet the teamView our product rangeTelephone: 01362 853124 Email: sales@westcotec.co.uk Address: 34 Bertie Ward Way, Dereham NR19 1TE * This podcast was recorded on one of the hottest days this year and you will hear a fan on for the full recording.
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in today’s episode Haze Carver is chatting with Mark Ellaway, Digital Marketing Director of Bigfork. From how he started his career, to building Bigfork, Mark talks all things digital. Mark shares his no-nonsense, down-to-earth advice on great website design, working through the pandemic with a creative, brilliant and skilled team, to the process of applying for Bigfork’s B Corps certification – if you’re into digital or you want to know more about great website design listen in! We’re Bigfork, and we do web design, SEO and PPC.
That means we can build you a great website, get more people to visit it and turn more of them into customers. Basically, if you want to use the internet to grow your business, we can help.
By humans, for humans. We may be digital people, but first and foremost, we’re human beings. For us, digital marketing isn’t really about technology. It’s about reaching people. And that’s exactly what we help you to do. Technology is just a tool. What matters is the value you offer, the products you’ve created and the ideas you want to express. That’s why we build a strong relationship with you, so you can build a stronger relationship with your own customers. Bigfork Norwich 01603 513080 Henderson Business Centre, Ivy Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 8BFCambridge 01223 902219 St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS Email hello@bigfork.co.uk
We are pleased to welcome Joe Mills, Managing Director of The Tree Academy.
Joe has dedicated her career to understanding the elusive strands of what it means to be human; how we can lead more fulfilling lives, be better leaders, create environments people want to work in and run more successful businesses.
The Tree Academy brings together her belief in people’s ability to improve with her vast experience in the ‘people sphere’. Partnering people and organisations who need help establishing, enhancing and refocusing their approach, she creates uniquely practical solutions.
She describes her ability to see businesses as complete and single systems, much like a tree. “To design and ‘plant’ solutions with a life-time value, it’s critical for me to understand the ‘whole’ environment, how everything connects and responds. My mind quickly grasps and holds vast amounts of information, enabling me to distil and bring to life my clear and innovative plans. Solutions in isolation will only ever be temporary fixes and more damaging in the long-term”.
I also found out she enjoys ‘prescribing’ books as part of her coaching and mentoring approach. “As humans we connect to stories in a powerful way and at times I see someone’s need to shift their thinking with what I call my ‘sideways’ approach. As I read and listen to a huge amount of books, I have many to call on”!
Joe began making incredible videos during the height of the Covid Pandemic, which we shared and you can view on The Norfolk Knowledge Hub, as well as The Tree Academy’s new YouTube channel.
“My belief in people and their ability to improve themselves and their businesses drives me. It takes empathy, tenacity, skill, experience and a huge amount of my life. I wouldn’t have it any other way”.
Joe has recently become a Co.next Mentor – to find out more about Co.next, our programme supporting Norfolk’s under 35s and to get involved, click here
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast – In todays’ podcast we’re going to chat to Sonja Chilvers, Chief Operating Officer and Alex Wiseman, Partnership Manager, at Norfolk & Waveney Mind. The need for good quality mental health support, advice and information is greater than ever before, Norfolk and Waveney Mind are busier than ever, 60% of adults and young people who did not experience poor mental health before the pandemic are now experiencing mental health issues. Sonja and Alex discuss the opening of REST and how Mind is focused on making mental health services as accessible as possible in the Norfolk & Waveney area .REST KEY OFFERING On Site Services: 1:1 support, telephone support, intensive support package, cafe and social groups. We will also work collaboratively with partner organisations who will come in to deliver specialist support. An evening sanctuary operational from 6pm – midnight providing a short-term place to receive crisis support for people referred from the Crisis Team. REST is a safe, welcoming, non-clinical space in which people experiencing mental distress or crisis can receive the support and information they need. REST connects people with their local community and resources, including non-mental health initiatives. REST has been designed to reduce social isolation, build resilience and empower those in crisis, with a focus on wellness not illness. REST is a resource in supporting people with poor mental wellbeing close to their communities and homes.