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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>SuperConnector Show - entrepreneurs, startups &amp; business growth stories</title><link>https://ukstartupweek.com/podcasts/</link><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the UK’s most interesting entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders and creators plus some from the US and other parts of the world.<br /><br />From starting and scaling a business to mastering the art of entrepreneur networking, sales and effective marketing, each episode includes actionable insights and proven growth strategies you can use in your business today.<br /><br />Bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, the SuperConnector Show offers listeners masterclasses in building community and fostering genuine connection. If you’re looking for a creative entrepreneur podcast that goes beyond the surface to explore the tools, tactics and mindset needed to start and grow a successful business, you’re in the right place.<br /><br />Whether you are launching a startup or looking to scale, this podcast will help you follow in the footsteps of the industry leaders who are defining the future of business.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3434401/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>Copyright Paul Lancaster</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg</url><title>SuperConnector Show - entrepreneurs, startups &amp; business growth stories</title><link>https://ukstartupweek.com/podcasts/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:01:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Paul Lancaster</itunes:name><itunes:email>paul@ukstartupweek.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the UK’s most interesting entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders and creators plus some from the US and other parts of the world.

From starting and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the UK’s most interesting entrepreneurs, startup founders, business leaders and creators plus some from the US and other parts of the world.<br /><br />From starting and scaling a business to mastering the art of entrepreneur networking, sales and effective marketing, each episode includes actionable insights and proven growth strategies you can use in your business today.<br /><br />Bridging the gap between inspiration and execution, the SuperConnector Show offers listeners masterclasses in building community and fostering genuine connection. If you’re looking for a creative entrepreneur podcast that goes beyond the surface to explore the tools, tactics and mindset needed to start and grow a successful business, you’re in the right place.<br /><br />Whether you are launching a startup or looking to scale, this podcast will help you follow in the footsteps of the industry leaders who are defining the future of business.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>The Importance of Health &amp; Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship to Avoid Burnout with Cass UK</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-health-wellbeing-in-entrepreneurship-to-avoid-burnout-with-cass-uk--72947757</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, Cass UK (Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi) shares how she went from full-time nurse to investment-backed entrepreneur selling award-winning wellness products &amp; burnout avoidance programmes for individuals, teams &amp; organisations. She also talks about how her positive, optimistic &amp; proactive approach to life has helped her create &amp; manifest opportunities for herself in Nigeria, Dominica &amp; the UK &amp; how she recently attracted investment from Mercia Ventures in the North East of England to help her grow her business further. You can learn more about Tolicious &amp; shop their wellbeing products at <a href="https://www.tolicious.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.tolicious.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toliciousbrand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/toliciousbrand</a> You can also learn more about Cass UK herself at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/cassuk</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassukonline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/cassukonline</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72947757</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:24:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72947757/61151e3e_32d5_4465_a182_2acced8f2235.mp3" length="56652623" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84/7aa7aa8d-83f4-439d-ae6a-7b02b0536e84.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, Cass UK (Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi) shares how she went from full-time nurse to investment-backed entrepreneur selling award-winning wellness products &amp;amp; burnout avoidance programmes for individuals, teams &amp;amp; organisations. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, Cass UK (Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi) shares how she went from full-time nurse to investment-backed entrepreneur selling award-winning wellness products &amp; burnout avoidance programmes for individuals, teams &amp; organisations. She also talks about how her positive, optimistic &amp; proactive approach to life has helped her create &amp; manifest opportunities for herself in Nigeria, Dominica &amp; the UK &amp; how she recently attracted investment from Mercia Ventures in the North East of England to help her grow her business further. You can learn more about Tolicious &amp; shop their wellbeing products at <a href="https://www.tolicious.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.tolicious.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toliciousbrand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/toliciousbrand</a> You can also learn more about Cass UK herself at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassuk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/cassuk</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassukonline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/cassukonline</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3541</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Yoga For Tired People &amp; Building an Audience on Substack with Jo Hutton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/yoga-for-tired-people-building-an-audience-on-substack-with-jo-hutton--72738597</link><description><![CDATA[Are you a leader that wants more energy, clarity &amp; calm? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johuttonyoga/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jo Hutton</a> can help! With 45,000+ subscribers to her '<a href="https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yoga For Tired People</a>' posts &amp; videos on Substack, Jo is also a workshop facilitator, trainer &amp; Founder of Happy Yoga Newcastle &amp; Newcastle Yoga School. If you feel like you're doing too much, she can teach you simple ways to build rest into your week &amp; stop you from burning out. Find out more in this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul</a> that was originally broadcast on Monday 29 June 2026. You can also Subscribe to Jo on Substack at <a href="https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga</a> &amp; Follow her on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/johuttonyoga</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72738597</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:29:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72738597/superconnector_show_podcast_with_jo_hutton.mp3" length="68711375" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7/669f7126-3298-4db2-8da6-9615080430b7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you a leader that wants more energy, clarity &amp;amp; calm? https://www.linkedin.com/in/johuttonyoga/ can help! With 45,000+ subscribers to her 'https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga' posts &amp;amp; videos on Substack, Jo is also a workshop facilitator,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a leader that wants more energy, clarity &amp; calm? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johuttonyoga/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jo Hutton</a> can help! With 45,000+ subscribers to her '<a href="https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yoga For Tired People</a>' posts &amp; videos on Substack, Jo is also a workshop facilitator, trainer &amp; Founder of Happy Yoga Newcastle &amp; Newcastle Yoga School. If you feel like you're doing too much, she can teach you simple ways to build rest into your week &amp; stop you from burning out. Find out more in this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul</a> that was originally broadcast on Monday 29 June 2026. You can also Subscribe to Jo on Substack at <a href="https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://substack.com/@johuttonyoga</a> &amp; Follow her on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johuttonyoga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/johuttonyoga</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is a business coach &amp; when do you need one with Ian Kinnery (aka The Scale-Up Coach)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-business-coach-when-do-you-need-one-with-ian-kinnery-aka-the-scale-up-coach--72632668</link><description><![CDATA[What is a business coach &amp; do you need one? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankinnery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ian Kinnery</a> has spent 20yrs+ building &amp; scaling businesses &amp; coaching leaders because the toughest part isn’t strategy, it’s thinking clearly so you can focus on delivering what matters. After delivering a brilliant keynote at our recent <a href="https://platformevents.ai/platform-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM Conference</a>, Ian shared his insights &amp; advice in this podcast! Learn more at <a href="https://kinnery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://kinnery.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72632668</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:06:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72632668/superconnector_show_podcast_with_ian_kinnery.mp3" length="55898447" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4/79574784-1a4c-402b-9707-61bcf1dbbbc4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is a business coach &amp;amp; do you need one? https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankinnery/ has spent 20yrs+ building &amp;amp; scaling businesses &amp;amp; coaching leaders because the toughest part isn’t strategy, it’s thinking clearly so you can focus on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is a business coach &amp; do you need one? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankinnery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ian Kinnery</a> has spent 20yrs+ building &amp; scaling businesses &amp; coaching leaders because the toughest part isn’t strategy, it’s thinking clearly so you can focus on delivering what matters. After delivering a brilliant keynote at our recent <a href="https://platformevents.ai/platform-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM Conference</a>, Ian shared his insights &amp; advice in this podcast! Learn more at <a href="https://kinnery.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://kinnery.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The importance of PR &amp; Sales with Michael Grahamslaw (Northern Insight Magazine)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-pr-sales-with-michael-grahamslaw-northern-insight-magazine--72567005</link><description><![CDATA[The Northern Insight Magazine is one of the leading publications in the North East of England, providing a vital &amp; much-loved source of information about business, property, media, technology, education, motors, arts &amp; leisure in the region. As Founder &amp; Managing Director, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grahamslaw-96b408126/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Grahamslaw</a> has been at the heart of regional news not only since the magazine was launched in 2015 but for almost 30yrs when working for some of the region's other leading magazine &amp; newspaper titles! If you love the North East of England &amp; want to know more, watch this interview with Michael which was originally broadcast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 &amp; visit <a href="https://northern-insight.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://northern-insight.co.uk</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. 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As Founder &amp; Managing Director, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grahamslaw-96b408126/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Grahamslaw</a> has been at the heart of regional news not only since the magazine was launched in 2015 but for almost 30yrs when working for some of the region's other leading magazine &amp; newspaper titles! If you love the North East of England &amp; want to know more, watch this interview with Michael which was originally broadcast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 &amp; visit <a href="https://northern-insight.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://northern-insight.co.uk</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3775</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to get unstuck through yoga &amp; coaching with Gillian Dodd</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-unstuck-through-yoga-coaching-with-gillian-dodd--72275602</link><description><![CDATA[Are you feeling stuck? Has something changed &amp; you need to make some decisions or make some adjustments? Maybe you just know that you’re not performing at your best or living your best life? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillian Dodd</a> is passionate about helping individuals &amp; businesses to flourish &amp; thrive in the face of change &amp; has over 25 years' experience as a coach &amp; trainer for UK-based SMEs &amp; Global Brands in industries including Airlines, Tourism, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil &amp; Gas, Finance, FMCG, Third Sector, Local Government &amp; Healthcare. She's also a qualified yoga therapist &amp; educator of yoga teachers, committed to dispelling the myth that you need to be slim, bendy &amp; flexible to access the benefits of yoga for a pain free &amp; functional body. Find out more by listening to this 1hr interview, connecting with Gillian on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd</a> &amp; visiting her website's <a href="https://gilliandodd.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gilliandodd.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.yogafbyi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.yogafbyi.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72275602</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:18:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72275602/superconnector_show_podcast_with_gillian_dodd.mp3" length="57608783" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b/906c1c27-e65b-401b-b846-0f34ea490a5b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you feeling stuck? Has something changed &amp;amp; you need to make some decisions or make some adjustments? Maybe you just know that you’re not performing at your best or living your best life? https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd/ is passionate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you feeling stuck? Has something changed &amp; you need to make some decisions or make some adjustments? Maybe you just know that you’re not performing at your best or living your best life? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillian Dodd</a> is passionate about helping individuals &amp; businesses to flourish &amp; thrive in the face of change &amp; has over 25 years' experience as a coach &amp; trainer for UK-based SMEs &amp; Global Brands in industries including Airlines, Tourism, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil &amp; Gas, Finance, FMCG, Third Sector, Local Government &amp; Healthcare. She's also a qualified yoga therapist &amp; educator of yoga teachers, committed to dispelling the myth that you need to be slim, bendy &amp; flexible to access the benefits of yoga for a pain free &amp; functional body. Find out more by listening to this 1hr interview, connecting with Gillian on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandodd</a> &amp; visiting her website's <a href="https://gilliandodd.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gilliandodd.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.yogafbyi.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.yogafbyi.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3601</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What makes the North East of England so special with David Simpson (englandsnortheast.co.uk)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-the-north-east-of-england-so-special-with-david-simpson-englandsnortheast-co-uk--72054718</link><description><![CDATA[Love the North East of England &amp; proud to call it your home? Or new to the region &amp; want to learn more about the North East's rich &amp; wonderful history, culture &amp; business? In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimpson44/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David Simpson</a> (Founder &amp; Owner, <a href="https://englandsnortheast.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">englandsnortheast.co.uk</a> &amp; <a href="https://tangledworm.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tangledworm.com</a>) &amp; I discuss what makes the North East of England such a unique &amp; special place to live, work &amp; run a business, regional identity &amp; pride &amp; how the geographical landscape, historical trade routes, industrial &amp; football rivalry still influences the current &amp; future prospects of its people!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72054718</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:05:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72054718/superconnector_show_podcast_with_david_simpson_founder_owner_englandsnortheast_co_uk.mp3" length="58877903" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad/2d14f8ff-cd10-4b37-b226-a2bbda5816ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Love the North East of England &amp;amp; proud to call it your home? Or new to the region &amp;amp; want to learn more about the North East's rich &amp;amp; wonderful history, culture &amp;amp; business? In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimpson44/...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love the North East of England &amp; proud to call it your home? Or new to the region &amp; want to learn more about the North East's rich &amp; wonderful history, culture &amp; business? In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimpson44/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David Simpson</a> (Founder &amp; Owner, <a href="https://englandsnortheast.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">englandsnortheast.co.uk</a> &amp; <a href="https://tangledworm.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tangledworm.com</a>) &amp; I discuss what makes the North East of England such a unique &amp; special place to live, work &amp; run a business, regional identity &amp; pride &amp; how the geographical landscape, historical trade routes, industrial &amp; football rivalry still influences the current &amp; future prospects of its people!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3680</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building a premium, sustainable hair care brand with Kate Assaraf (Founder &amp; CEO, Dip)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-premium-sustainable-hair-care-brand-with-kate-assaraf-founder-ceo-dip--71977780</link><description><![CDATA[Can you build a profitable &amp; sustainable small hair care business on the High Street / Main Street in 2026? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-assaraf-b25a741a7/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Assaraf</a> (Founder &amp; CEO, <a href="https://dipalready.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dip</a>) believes you can (&amp; so do I)! If you'd like to know how &amp; the importance of buying more sustainable, ethical products, listen to this interview &amp; visit <a href="https://dipalready.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dipalready.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71977780</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71977780/superconnector_show_podcast_with_kate_assaraf_founder_dip_sustainable_hair_care.mp3" length="58773071" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e/71e782eb-cd01-40e3-91a4-7efcc5946d0e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Can you build a profitable &amp;amp; sustainable small hair care business on the High Street / Main Street in 2026? https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-assaraf-b25a741a7/ (Founder &amp;amp; CEO, https://dipalready.com) believes you can (&amp;amp; so do I)! If you'd...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can you build a profitable &amp; sustainable small hair care business on the High Street / Main Street in 2026? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-assaraf-b25a741a7/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Assaraf</a> (Founder &amp; CEO, <a href="https://dipalready.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dip</a>) believes you can (&amp; so do I)! If you'd like to know how &amp; the importance of buying more sustainable, ethical products, listen to this interview &amp; visit <a href="https://dipalready.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dipalready.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rock’n’ Roll, robots &amp; reinventing British dining with Simon Woodroffe (Founder of YO! Sushi &amp; YOTEL)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rock-n-roll-robots-reinventing-british-dining-with-simon-woodroffe-founder-of-yo-sushi-yotel--71954335</link><description><![CDATA[Many of you will love YO! Sushi but do you know the man behind the brand? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosimonwoodroffe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Woodroffe</a> started YO! Sushi at the age of 45, after a career in the music business working on staging for rock bands like Queen, Rod Stewart &amp; Ozzy Osbourne. A chance meeting &amp; subsequent trip to Japan introduced him to the idea of conveyor-belt sushi &amp; he became fascinated by the theatre of it. In 1997, Simon opened the first YO! Sushi in Poland Street, Soho, bringing something entirely new to London’s restaurant scene. What began as a slightly mad (&amp; he would say risky) idea went on to become the world’s number one conveyor-belt sushi brand! After selling his controlling interest in YO! Sushi in 2003, while retaining a stake for a number of years before eventually exiting the business on a royalty, he joined BBC Dragons' Den launched YOTEL (inspired by Japanese capsule hotels) &amp; continued to embark on a range of entrepreneurial ventures. Simon is now focused on sharing what he's learned along the way so we're excited to share this SuperConnector Show podcast with him ahead of his new autobiography 'YO! Man' released on 4th June! Listen here &amp; find out more at <a href="https://yo.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://yo.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71954335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71954335/superconnector_show_podcast_with_simon_woodroffe_founder_of_yo_sushi_yotel_all_things_yo.mp3" length="59832143" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976/7f7342d7-82fa-4fed-89ce-5666beb09976.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many of you will love YO! Sushi but do you know the man behind the brand? https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosimonwoodroffe/ started YO! Sushi at the age of 45, after a career in the music business working on staging for rock bands like Queen, Rod Stewart...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of you will love YO! Sushi but do you know the man behind the brand? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosimonwoodroffe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Woodroffe</a> started YO! Sushi at the age of 45, after a career in the music business working on staging for rock bands like Queen, Rod Stewart &amp; Ozzy Osbourne. A chance meeting &amp; subsequent trip to Japan introduced him to the idea of conveyor-belt sushi &amp; he became fascinated by the theatre of it. In 1997, Simon opened the first YO! Sushi in Poland Street, Soho, bringing something entirely new to London’s restaurant scene. What began as a slightly mad (&amp; he would say risky) idea went on to become the world’s number one conveyor-belt sushi brand! After selling his controlling interest in YO! Sushi in 2003, while retaining a stake for a number of years before eventually exiting the business on a royalty, he joined BBC Dragons' Den launched YOTEL (inspired by Japanese capsule hotels) &amp; continued to embark on a range of entrepreneurial ventures. Simon is now focused on sharing what he's learned along the way so we're excited to share this SuperConnector Show podcast with him ahead of his new autobiography 'YO! Man' released on 4th June! Listen here &amp; find out more at <a href="https://yo.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://yo.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3740</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to build a business community in your city with Paul Lancaster &amp; Jyoti Kishnani</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-build-a-business-community-in-your-city-with-paul-lancaster-jyoti-kishnani--71921765</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkishnani/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jyoti Kishnani</a> (Organisation &amp; Delivery Effectiveness - Advisory, Resolved Group), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) shares how he has used his events to help connect, support, promote &amp; champion business startups &amp; scaleups in the North East of England &amp; Teesside (&amp; across the UK) for over 10yrs (since 2016). He also shares his thoughts on the value &amp; importance of human connection &amp; networks in this increasingly AI-powered world &amp; how his experience as a DJ, producer, club night promoter &amp; label owner in the 1990s &amp; early 2000s still influences his approach to events &amp; business to this day.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71921765</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:42:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71921765/superconnector_show_podcast_with_jyoti_kishnani_paul_lancaster.mp3" length="56775119" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab/4dfb0dcc-7ba5-4208-a959-eb50437ce3ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview with https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkishnani/ (Organisation &amp;amp; Delivery Effectiveness - Advisory, Resolved Group), https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/ (Founder &amp;amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp;amp; Scaleup Week)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkishnani/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jyoti Kishnani</a> (Organisation &amp; Delivery Effectiveness - Advisory, Resolved Group), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) shares how he has used his events to help connect, support, promote &amp; champion business startups &amp; scaleups in the North East of England &amp; Teesside (&amp; across the UK) for over 10yrs (since 2016). He also shares his thoughts on the value &amp; importance of human connection &amp; networks in this increasingly AI-powered world &amp; how his experience as a DJ, producer, club night promoter &amp; label owner in the 1990s &amp; early 2000s still influences his approach to events &amp; business to this day.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3549</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to improve male mental health with Anthony Hutton (Never Throw In The Towel Project)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-improve-male-mental-health-with-anthony-hutton-never-throw-in-the-towel-project--71489906</link><description><![CDATA[Mental ill health costs the UK economy £300 billion annually, highlighting a massive, critical need for corporate &amp; public sector wellbeing services. After winning Big Brother 2005, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Hutton</a> has gone on to become Founder &amp; CEO of the Never Throw In The Towel Project - a grassroots initiative focused on tackling male suicide &amp; encouraging open conversations around men’s mental health via the barber's chair &amp; in workplace or outdoor environments! Find out more in this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> that was originally broadcast live on Monday 20th April 2026 &amp; Follow Anthony on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/ </a>⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71489906</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:26:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71489906/superconnector_show_podcast_with_anthony_hutton_never_throw_in_the_towel_project.mp3" length="70096463" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652/1a37c0f5-0501-4d2f-b2df-96f1ddce5652.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mental ill health costs the UK economy £300 billion annually, highlighting a massive, critical need for corporate &amp;amp; public sector wellbeing services. After winning Big Brother 2005, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/ has gone on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mental ill health costs the UK economy £300 billion annually, highlighting a massive, critical need for corporate &amp; public sector wellbeing services. After winning Big Brother 2005, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Hutton</a> has gone on to become Founder &amp; CEO of the Never Throw In The Towel Project - a grassroots initiative focused on tackling male suicide &amp; encouraging open conversations around men’s mental health via the barber's chair &amp; in workplace or outdoor environments! Find out more in this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> that was originally broadcast live on Monday 20th April 2026 &amp; Follow Anthony on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-hutton-9b5440102/ </a>⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4382</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How writing helps you think clearly &amp; communicate better with Dr Susan Mandala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-writing-helps-you-think-clearly-communicate-better-with-dr-susan-mandala--71289202</link><description><![CDATA[It's often said that 'the pen is mightier than the sword' but is your writing as clear &amp; sharp as it could be to have the most impact? If you need to collate information from multiple sources &amp; share it with others in a usable format, the words you choose to include &amp; exclude are so important! Good writing also leads to increased understanding (for yourself &amp; for others) &amp; so shouldn't just be abdicated to an AI tool. If you'd like to know more, watch this LinkedIn Live / SuperConnector Show podcast interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr Susan Mandala</a> (Independent Writing &amp; Language Consultant &amp; Founder, <a href="https://www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Writing Works Consulting</a>) that was originally broadcast live at 11am (UK time) on Monday 13th April. You may also like to Follow / connect with Susan on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290</a> visit her website <a href="https://www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk</a>, check out her blog 'Literature Reviews: A Blog for the Exasperated' at <a href="https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com</a> &amp; book onto one of her upcoming events at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/susan-mandala-113624989001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/susan-mandala-113624989001</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71289202</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:12:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71289202/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_dr_susan_mandala.mp3" length="69547727" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d/3a419dcb-41b6-4c45-87a0-d1939f3c1f3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's often said that 'the pen is mightier than the sword' but is your writing as clear &amp;amp; sharp as it could be to have the most impact? If you need to collate information from multiple sources &amp;amp; share it with others in a usable format, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's often said that 'the pen is mightier than the sword' but is your writing as clear &amp; sharp as it could be to have the most impact? If you need to collate information from multiple sources &amp; share it with others in a usable format, the words you choose to include &amp; exclude are so important! Good writing also leads to increased understanding (for yourself &amp; for others) &amp; so shouldn't just be abdicated to an AI tool. If you'd like to know more, watch this LinkedIn Live / SuperConnector Show podcast interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr Susan Mandala</a> (Independent Writing &amp; Language Consultant &amp; Founder, <a href="https://www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Writing Works Consulting</a>) that was originally broadcast live at 11am (UK time) on Monday 13th April. You may also like to Follow / connect with Susan on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mandala-phd-6a94b7290</a> visit her website <a href="https://www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.writingworksconsulting.co.uk</a>, check out her blog 'Literature Reviews: A Blog for the Exasperated' at <a href="https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://litreviewsfortheexasperated.blogspot.com</a> &amp; book onto one of her upcoming events at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/susan-mandala-113624989001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/susan-mandala-113624989001</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4347</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to build a valuable subscription business with Matthew (Matt) Holman (Subscription Prescription)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-build-a-valuable-subscription-business-with-matthew-matt-holman-subscription-prescription--71236166</link><description><![CDATA[Do you run an ecommerce or subscription-based business that is struggling to grow? Most businesses look at subscriptions as a secondary action to one-time acquisition with discounts &amp; gifts as the main tools for keeping customers on for as long as possible. But by using data insights to understand what &amp; how people buy, what they're looking for &amp; how your product or service answers that, you can unlock significant subscription growth! Find out how in this conversation between <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew (Matt) Holman</a> (Founder, <a href="https://thesubscriptiondoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscription Prescription</a> &amp; Creator, <a href="https://ccatalyst.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Commerce Catalyst</a>) &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM</a> | <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week</a>). If you'd like to know more about Matt &amp; his work, Follow him on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew</a> then check out <a href="https://thesubscriptiondoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thesubscriptiondoc.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://ccatalyst.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ccatalyst.co</a> websites.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71236166</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:42:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71236166/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_matthew_matt_holman.mp3" length="55097039" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59/2e84df84-db07-4893-b226-cc328c9b8c59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you run an ecommerce or subscription-based business that is struggling to grow? Most businesses look at subscriptions as a secondary action to one-time acquisition with discounts &amp;amp; gifts as the main tools for keeping customers on for as long as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you run an ecommerce or subscription-based business that is struggling to grow? Most businesses look at subscriptions as a secondary action to one-time acquisition with discounts &amp; gifts as the main tools for keeping customers on for as long as possible. But by using data insights to understand what &amp; how people buy, what they're looking for &amp; how your product or service answers that, you can unlock significant subscription growth! Find out how in this conversation between <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew (Matt) Holman</a> (Founder, <a href="https://thesubscriptiondoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Subscription Prescription</a> &amp; Creator, <a href="https://ccatalyst.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Commerce Catalyst</a>) &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM</a> | <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week</a>). If you'd like to know more about Matt &amp; his work, Follow him on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew</a> then check out <a href="https://thesubscriptiondoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thesubscriptiondoc.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://ccatalyst.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ccatalyst.co</a> websites.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3444</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why our High Streets matter &amp; how you can support local businesses with Andy Bartlett (Roam)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-our-high-streets-matter-how-you-can-support-local-businesses-with-andy-bartlett-roam--71157036</link><description><![CDATA[Do you believe our high streets matter? And that our villages, towns &amp; cities are better places to live if they have thriving local, independent businesses? If so, you will enjoy listening to this conversation between <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-bartlett-roam/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Bartlett</a> (Founder &amp; CEO, Roam + Co-Chair, First Connections) &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week).<br /><br />If you're a local, independent business owner that wants to raise your profile &amp; drive footfall to your establishment or a member of the public that wants to explore independent businesses in a local area, visit <a href="https://roam-local.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://roam-local.co.uk</a> where you can download the mobile app for Apple &amp; Android devices.<br /><br />You can also learn more about the First Connections networking events &amp; NE High Street Heroes Awards at <a href="https://first-connections.sintra.site" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://first-connections.sintra.site</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71157036</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:42:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71157036/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_andy_bartlett_roam.mp3" length="70022735" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b/f3a73495-8ef8-4ab4-bdbe-5384daaf567b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you believe our high streets matter? And that our villages, towns &amp;amp; cities are better places to live if they have thriving local, independent businesses? If so, you will enjoy listening to this conversation between...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you believe our high streets matter? And that our villages, towns &amp; cities are better places to live if they have thriving local, independent businesses? If so, you will enjoy listening to this conversation between <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-bartlett-roam/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Bartlett</a> (Founder &amp; CEO, Roam + Co-Chair, First Connections) &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullancasteruk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Lancaster</a> (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week).<br /><br />If you're a local, independent business owner that wants to raise your profile &amp; drive footfall to your establishment or a member of the public that wants to explore independent businesses in a local area, visit <a href="https://roam-local.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://roam-local.co.uk</a> where you can download the mobile app for Apple &amp; Android devices.<br /><br />You can also learn more about the First Connections networking events &amp; NE High Street Heroes Awards at <a href="https://first-connections.sintra.site" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://first-connections.sintra.site</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,community,entrepreneur,retail</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to use Pinterest, SEO &amp; AI Search to reach your target customers or clients with Julia Bocchese</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-pinterest-seo-ai-search-to-reach-your-target-customers-or-clients-with-julia-bocchese--70998697</link><description><![CDATA[Are you using Pinterest to promote your business, products or services? Or do you need help with your SEO to become more visible online? Philadelphia-based <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bocchese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julia Bocchese</a> is a Strategic SEO, Pinterest &amp; AI Search Consultant for Small Businesses (especiially Creative &amp; Holistic Businesses) who shares practical &amp; actionable advice on how to rank higher &amp; reach your target customers or clients in this interview with Paul Lancaster (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week). If you'd like to learn more from Julia, visit <a href="https://juliareneeconsulting.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://juliareneeconsulting.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70998697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70998697/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_julia_bocchese.mp3" length="44949071" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f/ffd8f0c0-7adf-48d8-a5de-1e6acf632e9f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you using Pinterest to promote your business, products or services? Or do you need help with your SEO to become more visible online? Philadelphia-based https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bocchese/ is a Strategic SEO, Pinterest &amp;amp; AI Search...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you using Pinterest to promote your business, products or services? Or do you need help with your SEO to become more visible online? Philadelphia-based <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bocchese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julia Bocchese</a> is a Strategic SEO, Pinterest &amp; AI Search Consultant for Small Businesses (especiially Creative &amp; Holistic Businesses) who shares practical &amp; actionable advice on how to rank higher &amp; reach your target customers or clients in this interview with Paul Lancaster (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week). If you'd like to learn more from Julia, visit <a href="https://juliareneeconsulting.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://juliareneeconsulting.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How creatives can use technology &amp; AI to be more business-savvy with Victor Varnado (Supreme Robot)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-creatives-can-use-technology-ai-to-be-more-business-savvy-with-victor-varnado-supreme-robot--70830418</link><description><![CDATA[New York-based Victor Varnado’s journey as a legally blind, neurodivergent creator &amp; his work at Supreme Robot continues to spark a lot of conversation, especially as he’s bringing AI into education for students who think differently.<br /><br />He’s the mind behind the Writing Coach &amp; the new BrightWrite initiative with Rising Tide Educators &amp; was recently recognised for his efforts to make creative tools more inclusive.<br /><br />On top of that, Victor’s background spans writing for Marvel &amp; New Yorker cartoons, as well as producing for big comedy names. His perspective combines humor &amp; practical tech solutions that get people creating.<br /><br />With over 25,000 creators &amp; fans engaged in the community he’s built, find out more in this interview that was originally broadcast at 1pm (UK time) on Monday 23 March.<br /><br />You can learn more about Victor's work at <a href="https://supremerobot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://supremerobot.com</a> &amp; play the Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship (&amp; other games) for free at <a href="https://play.highscoregamearcade.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://play.highscoregamearcade.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70830418</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:43:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70830418/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_victor_varnado.mp3" length="54675023" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93/75403354-c469-4e60-9974-9814726ccb93.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>New York-based Victor Varnado’s journey as a legally blind, neurodivergent creator &amp;amp; his work at Supreme Robot continues to spark a lot of conversation, especially as he’s bringing AI into education for students who think differently.

He’s the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York-based Victor Varnado’s journey as a legally blind, neurodivergent creator &amp; his work at Supreme Robot continues to spark a lot of conversation, especially as he’s bringing AI into education for students who think differently.<br /><br />He’s the mind behind the Writing Coach &amp; the new BrightWrite initiative with Rising Tide Educators &amp; was recently recognised for his efforts to make creative tools more inclusive.<br /><br />On top of that, Victor’s background spans writing for Marvel &amp; New Yorker cartoons, as well as producing for big comedy names. His perspective combines humor &amp; practical tech solutions that get people creating.<br /><br />With over 25,000 creators &amp; fans engaged in the community he’s built, find out more in this interview that was originally broadcast at 1pm (UK time) on Monday 23 March.<br /><br />You can learn more about Victor's work at <a href="https://supremerobot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://supremerobot.com</a> &amp; play the Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship (&amp; other games) for free at <a href="https://play.highscoregamearcade.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://play.highscoregamearcade.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3418</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Unlock Key Potential with The Reset Journal by Mike Bell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-unlock-key-potential-with-the-reset-journal-by-mike-bell--70657494</link><description><![CDATA[Do you feel like you're capable of more while staying stuck in the same patterns, not from laziness - from noise? Complexity, the overwhelm of too many systems &amp; not enough simplicity? Mike Bell's 'Reset Journal' is the result of stripping everything back to what actually works: six minutes of deliberate alignment, a proven daily structure &amp; the understanding that you don’t unlock your potential all at once. You unlock it daily. Find out more at <a href="https://resetjournals.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://resetjournals.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.unlockkeypotential.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.unlockkeypotential.com</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70657494</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70657494/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_mike_bell_the_reset.mp3" length="54073679" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682/331eac3c-35c1-4cf6-a6db-1754afbef682.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you feel like you're capable of more while staying stuck in the same patterns, not from laziness - from noise? Complexity, the overwhelm of too many systems &amp;amp; not enough simplicity? Mike Bell's 'Reset Journal' is the result of stripping...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you feel like you're capable of more while staying stuck in the same patterns, not from laziness - from noise? Complexity, the overwhelm of too many systems &amp; not enough simplicity? Mike Bell's 'Reset Journal' is the result of stripping everything back to what actually works: six minutes of deliberate alignment, a proven daily structure &amp; the understanding that you don’t unlock your potential all at once. You unlock it daily. Find out more at <a href="https://resetjournals.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://resetjournals.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.unlockkeypotential.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.unlockkeypotential.com</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3380</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Agentic AI &amp; Synths can transform your business with Aidan Dunphy (Frntir.ai)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-agentic-ai-synths-can-transform-your-business-with-aidan-dunphy-frntir-ai--70547501</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone is talking about AI but how many business leaders really know when &amp; how to use it effectively (if at all)? Aidan Dunphy has over 20yrs of expertise in strategy, AI &amp; tech product management &amp; co-founded Frntir.ai with Cyril Le Roux to address a critical gap in the market: small &amp; medium-sized businesses rushing into AI adoption without clear strategy! They help companies with 50-500 employees automate workflows safely &amp; build toward trusted AI agents &amp; Synths, not bots. Find out more by watching this interview (originally broadcast on Monday 9 March 2026). You can also learn more about how Aidan &amp; Cyril can help your business &amp; download a free 'Practical Guide to Agentic AI' at <a href="https://frntir.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://frntir.ai</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70547501</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:04:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70547501/superconnector_show_podcast_with_aidan_dunphy_frntir_ai.mp3" length="51996623" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159/c2b28c8a-b1fd-4dcf-9e23-cefcc28db159.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone is talking about AI but how many business leaders really know when &amp;amp; how to use it effectively (if at all)? 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You can also learn more about how Aidan &amp; Cyril can help your business &amp; download a free 'Practical Guide to Agentic AI' at <a href="https://frntir.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://frntir.ai</a> ⭐️<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3250</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What makes Digital Transformation a success with Kirsten Edmondson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-digital-transformation-a-success-with-kirsten-edmondson--70387008</link><description><![CDATA[What is Digital Transformation? And how can you use technology to create value, save time, waste less money &amp; grow your business / organisation without negatively impacting your people? listen to this interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenedmondson/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirsten Edmondson</a> who has held senior technology leadership roles for organisations including the BBC, 3 Mobile, Orange, Formica, Newcastle University, BGL Group, De La Rue &amp; AXA Insurance in the North East of England, across the UK &amp; overseas too!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70387008</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:55:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70387008/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_kirsten_edmondson.mp3" length="66826319" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6/23316190-47c3-415c-b049-eca5f5c443c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is Digital Transformation? 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Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to build &amp; scale a business to sell with Gavin Bell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-build-scale-a-business-to-sell-with-gavin-bell--70225153</link><description><![CDATA[How do you build a business with an exit in mind from the outset? In this interview, Gavin Bell (ex-Founder &amp; CEO, Yatter) shares how he built &amp; sold a Pay Per Click &amp; Paid Social agency in 3yrs by productising his services &amp; implementing repeatable processes with strong recurring revenues. He also shares some tips &amp; advice on how to find &amp; attract people that will help you grow your business, the benefits &amp; barriers of being based in Scotland &amp; the importance of having a strong personal brand as a content creator. He also touches on the mindset shift he made when going from micro business built around himself to scaling enterprise with a team managing over £20m in client advertising spend annually at the time of the acquisition. If you enjoy this, you can watch more videos of Gavin on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MrGavinBell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/@MrGavinBell</a> &amp; on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrgavinbell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/mrgavinbell</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70225153</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:38:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70225153/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_gavin_bell.mp3" length="54736463" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337/707de4ad-e796-497a-a7f5-4b2cab56d337.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you build a business with an exit in mind from the outset? In this interview, Gavin Bell (ex-Founder &amp;amp; CEO, Yatter) shares how he built &amp;amp; sold a Pay Per Click &amp;amp; Paid Social agency in 3yrs by productising his services &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you build a business with an exit in mind from the outset? In this interview, Gavin Bell (ex-Founder &amp; CEO, Yatter) shares how he built &amp; sold a Pay Per Click &amp; Paid Social agency in 3yrs by productising his services &amp; implementing repeatable processes with strong recurring revenues. He also shares some tips &amp; advice on how to find &amp; attract people that will help you grow your business, the benefits &amp; barriers of being based in Scotland &amp; the importance of having a strong personal brand as a content creator. He also touches on the mindset shift he made when going from micro business built around himself to scaling enterprise with a team managing over £20m in client advertising spend annually at the time of the acquisition. If you enjoy this, you can watch more videos of Gavin on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MrGavinBell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/@MrGavinBell</a> &amp; on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrgavinbell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/mrgavinbell</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3422</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to do great presentations &amp; communicate effectively with Simon Raybould</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-do-great-presentations-communicate-effectively-with-simon-raybould--69888737</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, Simon Raybould (Specialist Trainer in Voice &amp; Presentation Skills) talks to Paul Lancaster (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) about how to communicate effectively &amp; deliver great presentations / talks. He also covers what clothing to wear, body language, movement, diction, accents, smiling &amp; other ingredients that make a great presentation. Learn more at <a href="https://presentationgenius.info" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://presentationgenius.info</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69888737</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:56:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69888737/superconnector_show_podcast_with_simon_raybould.mp3" length="80146127" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa/26aeab0a-b133-46ef-8eba-dafe403018aa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, Simon Raybould (Specialist Trainer in Voice &amp;amp; Presentation Skills) talks to Paul Lancaster (Founder &amp;amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp;amp; Scaleup Week) about how to communicate effectively &amp;amp; deliver great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, Simon Raybould (Specialist Trainer in Voice &amp; Presentation Skills) talks to Paul Lancaster (Founder &amp; Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) about how to communicate effectively &amp; deliver great presentations / talks. He also covers what clothing to wear, body language, movement, diction, accents, smiling &amp; other ingredients that make a great presentation. Learn more at <a href="https://presentationgenius.info" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://presentationgenius.info</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5010</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to grow &amp; scale a business that's no longer dependent on you with Laurie Stirling</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-grow-scale-a-business-that-s-no-longer-dependent-on-you-with-laurie-stirling--69738875</link><description><![CDATA[Laurie Stirling is an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, business analyst, CFO &amp; COO in the creative &amp; technology industries, she empowers founders to step into their CEO role &amp; scale efficiently, delegate confidently &amp; take real time off without the business suffering. Her ‘Step Back to Scale’ system &amp; Group Accelerator programme combines clarity through data, delegation &amp; distilling knowledge &amp; IP, to create businesses that are profitable, growing &amp; self-sustaining. Laurie is passionate about helping overworked entrepreneurs regain balance, increase impact &amp; build the life they want. Find out more at <a href="https://www.lauriestirling.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.lauriestirling.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69738875</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:46:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69738875/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_laurie_stirling.mp3" length="55492559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Laurie Stirling is an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, business analyst, CFO &amp;amp; COO in the creative &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laurie Stirling is an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, business analyst, CFO &amp; COO in the creative &amp; technology industries, she empowers founders to step into their CEO role &amp; scale efficiently, delegate confidently &amp; take real time off without the business suffering. Her ‘Step Back to Scale’ system &amp; Group Accelerator programme combines clarity through data, delegation &amp; distilling knowledge &amp; IP, to create businesses that are profitable, growing &amp; self-sustaining. Laurie is passionate about helping overworked entrepreneurs regain balance, increase impact &amp; build the life they want. Find out more at <a href="https://www.lauriestirling.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.lauriestirling.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3469</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Bingo Halls to Boris Johnson's Agent: Behind the Scenes with Jeremy Lee (Founder, JLA Speakers)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-bingo-halls-to-boris-johnson-s-agent-behind-the-scenes-with-jeremy-lee-founder-jla-speakers--69592813</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Jeremy Lee (Founder &amp; Host of the 'Just Between Us' podcast) shares some of his amazing experience of building JLA Speakers, the biggest UK speaker agency in the corporate &amp; public sector &amp; being agent to the 'great &amp; good' which includes comedians, politicians, entrepreneurs &amp; cultural figures...<br /><br />After cutting his teeth booking talent into bingo halls &amp; holiday camps, Jeremy founded the speaker agency JLA in 1990, flogging a new wave of stand-ups for recession-weary audiences.<br /><br />The agency soon started signing up politicians &amp; luminaries, turning into 'The UK's leading speaker bureau.' (Financial Times).<br /><br />Aside from comedians he has represented pillars of the Establishment &amp; anti-Establishment as well as experts in this, that &amp; the other. The client list included Mark Carney, William Hague &amp; Boris Johnson before he entered No.10; heads of the army, police &amp; MI5, plus mainstays of the TV schedule from Ian Hislop &amp; Steph McGovern to Brian Cox.<br /><br />He’s flattered Hollywood legends, heard lots of secrets &amp; been sworn at by a prominent (current) Ambassador. The explorer Ranulph Fiennes called him 'the doyen of the speaker circuit' in his autobiography.<br /><br />Along the way he rocked the boat on the Agents' Association Council &amp; the governing body of pool, for whom he had a brief stint as an ITV presenter. He also succeeded in losing money on a Gyles Brandreth stage musical &amp; Tony Hawks' film of Round Ireland with a Fridge.<br /><br />To fulfil a promise to himself he stood for Parliament in 2024 as an anti-extremist Independent. After a five week campaign combined with moving house (that's his excuse), the good people of Bury St Edmunds saw fit to give him a modest 819 votes.<br /><br />Since then he’s launched the ‘Just Between Us’ podcast as an excuse to chat to his favourite talent &amp; share a lorry load of behind-the-scenes stories. And to avoid being mistaken for the bestselling chef who shares the same name. (Find out more at <a href="https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk</a>)<br /><br />Listen &amp; enjoy!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69592813</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69592813/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_jeremy_lee.mp3" length="84865103" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e/4c02ef30-9f13-46c4-b815-3b9d65824f0e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Jeremy Lee (Founder &amp;amp; Host of the 'Just Between Us' podcast) shares some of his amazing experience of building JLA Speakers, the biggest UK speaker agency in the corporate &amp;amp; public sector &amp;amp; being agent to the 'great &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jeremy Lee (Founder &amp; Host of the 'Just Between Us' podcast) shares some of his amazing experience of building JLA Speakers, the biggest UK speaker agency in the corporate &amp; public sector &amp; being agent to the 'great &amp; good' which includes comedians, politicians, entrepreneurs &amp; cultural figures...<br /><br />After cutting his teeth booking talent into bingo halls &amp; holiday camps, Jeremy founded the speaker agency JLA in 1990, flogging a new wave of stand-ups for recession-weary audiences.<br /><br />The agency soon started signing up politicians &amp; luminaries, turning into 'The UK's leading speaker bureau.' (Financial Times).<br /><br />Aside from comedians he has represented pillars of the Establishment &amp; anti-Establishment as well as experts in this, that &amp; the other. The client list included Mark Carney, William Hague &amp; Boris Johnson before he entered No.10; heads of the army, police &amp; MI5, plus mainstays of the TV schedule from Ian Hislop &amp; Steph McGovern to Brian Cox.<br /><br />He’s flattered Hollywood legends, heard lots of secrets &amp; been sworn at by a prominent (current) Ambassador. The explorer Ranulph Fiennes called him 'the doyen of the speaker circuit' in his autobiography.<br /><br />Along the way he rocked the boat on the Agents' Association Council &amp; the governing body of pool, for whom he had a brief stint as an ITV presenter. He also succeeded in losing money on a Gyles Brandreth stage musical &amp; Tony Hawks' film of Round Ireland with a Fridge.<br /><br />To fulfil a promise to himself he stood for Parliament in 2024 as an anti-extremist Independent. After a five week campaign combined with moving house (that's his excuse), the good people of Bury St Edmunds saw fit to give him a modest 819 votes.<br /><br />Since then he’s launched the ‘Just Between Us’ podcast as an excuse to chat to his favourite talent &amp; share a lorry load of behind-the-scenes stories. And to avoid being mistaken for the bestselling chef who shares the same name. (Find out more at <a href="https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk</a>)<br /><br />Listen &amp; enjoy!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5305</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Being visible &amp; demonstrating credibility online with Sophie Tunnah</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-visible-demonstrating-credibility-online-with-sophie-tunnah--69506055</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, Sophie Tunnah (Founder &amp; Director, Literally Marketing Ltd) shares key insights from her time as a senior marketer across various industries including travel, ecommerce &amp; tech at both multinational &amp; startup levels. She also discusses how digital marketing &amp; social media has changed over the past 20yrs &amp; what you need to do to be visible, build trust &amp; demonstrate expertise online. Find out more about Sophie &amp; her work at <a href="https://literallymarketing.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://literallymarketing.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69506055</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:54:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69506055/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_podcast_with_sophie_tunnah.mp3" length="52385999" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757/2dd73299-81be-46cb-9c3c-138749a0d757.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, Sophie Tunnah (Founder &amp;amp; Director, Literally Marketing Ltd) shares key insights from her time as a senior marketer across various industries including travel, ecommerce &amp;amp; tech at both multinational &amp;amp; startup levels. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, Sophie Tunnah (Founder &amp; Director, Literally Marketing Ltd) shares key insights from her time as a senior marketer across various industries including travel, ecommerce &amp; tech at both multinational &amp; startup levels. She also discusses how digital marketing &amp; social media has changed over the past 20yrs &amp; what you need to do to be visible, build trust &amp; demonstrate expertise online. Find out more about Sophie &amp; her work at <a href="https://literallymarketing.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://literallymarketing.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3275</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fitness, Focus, Habits &amp; Morning Routines with Katie Bulmer-Cooke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fitness-focus-habits-morning-routines-with-katie-bulmer-cooke--69402238</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, award-winning personal trainer &amp; fitness professional, Katie Bulmer-Cooke talks to Paul Lancaster about why it's important for busy business owners &amp; leaders to stay (or get) fit &amp; healthy if they want to be successful at work &amp; in their personal life plus her own experience of starting &amp; growing a business &amp; appearing on BBC's The Apprentice.<br /><br />If you'd like to work with Katie on a 1-2-1 basis or bring her into their business to work with your team, visit https://www.katiebulmer.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69402238</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:24:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69402238/superconnector_show_podcast_with_katie_bulmer_cooke.mp3" length="55137743" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c/4df73597-f214-4331-93db-1404989f178c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, award-winning personal trainer &amp;amp; fitness professional, Katie Bulmer-Cooke talks to Paul Lancaster about why it's important for busy business owners &amp;amp; leaders to stay (or get) fit &amp;amp; healthy if they want to be successful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, award-winning personal trainer &amp; fitness professional, Katie Bulmer-Cooke talks to Paul Lancaster about why it's important for busy business owners &amp; leaders to stay (or get) fit &amp; healthy if they want to be successful at work &amp; in their personal life plus her own experience of starting &amp; growing a business &amp; appearing on BBC's The Apprentice.<br /><br />If you'd like to work with Katie on a 1-2-1 basis or bring her into their business to work with your team, visit https://www.katiebulmer.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3447</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to achieve Operational Excellence in business with Cheryl Burgess (Opexcell Limited)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-achieve-operational-excellence-in-business-with-cheryl-burgess-opexcell-limited--68834178</link><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Burgess (Co-Founder &amp; Director, Opexcell Limited) is a dynamic Operations Leader with 15+ years of cross-sector experience in aviation, telecommunications &amp; energy from waste who helps businesses turn operational challenges into strategic opportunities. Find out more at <a href="https://opexcell.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://opexcell.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68834178</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:43:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68834178/linkedin_live_superconnector_show_with_cheryl_burgess_opexcell_limited.mp3" length="51121103" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173/41339dff-b9be-4448-8b57-d597e1e39173.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cheryl Burgess (Co-Founder &amp;amp; Director, Opexcell Limited) is a dynamic Operations Leader with 15+ years of cross-sector experience in aviation, telecommunications &amp;amp; energy from waste who helps businesses turn operational challenges into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cheryl Burgess (Co-Founder &amp; Director, Opexcell Limited) is a dynamic Operations Leader with 15+ years of cross-sector experience in aviation, telecommunications &amp; energy from waste who helps businesses turn operational challenges into strategic opportunities. Find out more at <a href="https://opexcell.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://opexcell.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3196</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why you should think carefully before using AI tools in your business or organisation with Mitali Deypurkaystha (Impact Icon AI)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-think-carefully-before-using-ai-tools-in-your-business-or-organisation-with-mitali-deypurkaystha-impact-icon-ai--68135437</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Mitali Deypurkaystha (Founder, Impact Icon AI) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss how you can use AI tools to be more productive &amp; efficient without having a negative impact on your colleagues or the community you belong to! Find out more about Mitali &amp; her work with Private, Public &amp; Third Sector organisations at <a href="https://impacticon.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://impacticon.ai</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68135437</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:49:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68135437/superconnector_show_with_mitali_deypurkaystha_impact_icon_ai.mp3" length="64494671" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707/2299c5bd-b309-4c7b-b08b-6b2fe625d707.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Mitali Deypurkaystha (Founder, Impact Icon AI) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster discuss how you can use AI tools to be more productive &amp;amp; efficient without having a negative impact on your colleagues or the community you belong to! Find out...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Mitali Deypurkaystha (Founder, Impact Icon AI) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss how you can use AI tools to be more productive &amp; efficient without having a negative impact on your colleagues or the community you belong to! Find out more about Mitali &amp; her work with Private, Public &amp; Third Sector organisations at <a href="https://impacticon.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://impacticon.ai</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4031</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to avoid common HR problems &amp; look after employees with Nicky Jolley (HR2day.co.uk)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-avoid-common-hr-problems-look-after-employees-with-nicky-jolley-hr2day-co-uk--67938673</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Nicky Jolley (MD, HR2day Limited) talks about some of the common pitfalls &amp; HR problems that business owners &amp; leaders face, the UK Government’s incoming Employment Rights Bill, when &amp; why you should bring in external HR expertise. She also shares how she started out in business &amp; her experience working as an in-house HR manager before that. For more no-nonsense HR help &amp; advice from Nicky &amp; her team, visit <a href="https://bit.ly/SWHR2day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hr2day.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67938673</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:41:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67938673/superconnector_show_with_nicky_jolley_md_hr2day_co_uk.mp3" length="36345935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69/6e37415d-c132-420c-b7be-7a11c88afd69.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Nicky Jolley (MD, HR2day Limited) talks about some of the common pitfalls &amp;amp; HR problems that business owners &amp;amp; leaders face, the UK Government’s incoming Employment Rights Bill, when &amp;amp; why you should bring in external HR...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Nicky Jolley (MD, HR2day Limited) talks about some of the common pitfalls &amp; HR problems that business owners &amp; leaders face, the UK Government’s incoming Employment Rights Bill, when &amp; why you should bring in external HR expertise. She also shares how she started out in business &amp; her experience working as an in-house HR manager before that. For more no-nonsense HR help &amp; advice from Nicky &amp; her team, visit <a href="https://bit.ly/SWHR2day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://hr2day.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2272</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How getting outdoors makes you happier, healthier &amp; more productive with Jane Fisher (Fresh Perspectives North East)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-getting-outdoors-makes-you-happier-healthier-more-productive-with-jane-fisher-fresh-perspectives-north-east--67849873</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Jane Fisher (Founder, Fresh Perspectives North East) &amp; Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) discuss the benefits of taking yourself, your leadership team or your staff outdoors in order to improve wellbeing, happiness &amp; boost productivity too! Find out more at <a href="https://janefisherassociates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://janefisherassociates.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67849873</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:32:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67849873/superconnector_show_with_jane_fisher_fresh_perspectives_north_east.mp3" length="53940047" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3/16ce895e-bcf3-4401-ab95-a04c9d3fa4f3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Jane Fisher (Founder, Fresh Perspectives North East) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp;amp; Scaleup Week) discuss the benefits of taking yourself, your leadership team or your staff outdoors in order to improve wellbeing,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jane Fisher (Founder, Fresh Perspectives North East) &amp; Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week) discuss the benefits of taking yourself, your leadership team or your staff outdoors in order to improve wellbeing, happiness &amp; boost productivity too! Find out more at <a href="https://janefisherassociates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://janefisherassociates.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3372</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The value of accountants &amp; setting clear goals with Graeme Tennick (Tennick Accountants)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-of-accountants-setting-clear-goals-with-graeme-tennick-tennick-accountants--67674510</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder &amp; Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster about why he started out in business, why the accounting profession is dying &amp; what accountants can do about it! He also explains the importance of having clear professional &amp; personal goals, the pros &amp; cons of the North East of England as a place to do business versus other regions &amp; the benefits of attending in-person events (like <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/platform/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM</a> + <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week</a>). Find out more about Graeme &amp; his team at <a href="https://tennick.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tennick.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67674510</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:41:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67674510/superconnector_show_with_graeme_tennick_tennick_accountants.mp3" length="60007247" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b/92381b89-36f9-41f8-b69f-a2eb1df2260b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder &amp;amp; Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster about why he started out in business, why the accounting profession is dying &amp;amp; what accountants can do about it! He also explains the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder &amp; Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster about why he started out in business, why the accounting profession is dying &amp; what accountants can do about it! He also explains the importance of having clear professional &amp; personal goals, the pros &amp; cons of the North East of England as a place to do business versus other regions &amp; the benefits of attending in-person events (like <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/platform/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PLATFORM</a> + <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week</a>). Find out more about Graeme &amp; his team at <a href="https://tennick.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tennick.co.uk</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to create a thriving culture in business with Ivan Hollingsworth (Centric Consultants)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-a-thriving-culture-in-business-with-ivan-hollingsworth-centric-consultants--67580183</link><description><![CDATA[In this video, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams &amp; organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex &amp; challenging world the need for person-centred coaching, mentoring &amp; learning &amp; development has never been more important.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67580183</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:20:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67580183/superconnector_show_with_ivan_hollingsworth_centric_consultants_limited.mp3" length="52070960" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626/8a0fd60c-d30a-458a-b42d-23227a8b4626.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this video, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams &amp;amp; organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex &amp;amp; challenging world the need for person-centred coaching, mentoring &amp;amp; learning &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this video, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams &amp; organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex &amp; challenging world the need for person-centred coaching, mentoring &amp; learning &amp; development has never been more important.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3255</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The value of coaching &amp; mentoring with Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-of-coaching-mentoring-with-paul-lancaster-platform-uk-startup-scaleup-week--67330353</link><description><![CDATA[In this short episode, Paul talks about how he has personally benefited from coaching &amp; mentoring over the years, explains how his '5 Star Focus' programme (1-2-1 coaching / mentoring for business owners &amp; leaders) works, what the 'PLATFORM Premium' mastermind group sessions he runs with Neil Stephenson are all about, who they are for &amp; how you can get involved. Find out more about the '5 Star Focus' programme at <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/5starfocus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com/5starfocus/</a> &amp; 'PLATFORM Premium' at <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/platformpremium/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com/platformpremium/</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67330353</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:19:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67330353/superconnector_show_paul_lancaster_on_the_value_of_coaching_mentoring.mp3" length="12589281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e/66351b5a-f350-499a-9ae5-171f2501f31e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this short episode, Paul talks about how he has personally benefited from coaching &amp;amp; mentoring over the years, explains how his '5 Star Focus' programme (1-2-1 coaching / mentoring for business owners &amp;amp; leaders) works, what the 'PLATFORM...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this short episode, Paul talks about how he has personally benefited from coaching &amp; mentoring over the years, explains how his '5 Star Focus' programme (1-2-1 coaching / mentoring for business owners &amp; leaders) works, what the 'PLATFORM Premium' mastermind group sessions he runs with Neil Stephenson are all about, who they are for &amp; how you can get involved. Find out more about the '5 Star Focus' programme at <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/5starfocus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com/5starfocus/</a> &amp; 'PLATFORM Premium' at <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com/platformpremium/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com/platformpremium/</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The importance of good communication &amp; storytelling with Alfie Joey aka The #SpeakEasyGuy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-good-communication-storytelling-with-alfie-joey-aka-the-speakeasyguy--66996164</link><description><![CDATA[After co-hosting &amp; keynoting at our UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland in June 2025, Alfie Joey joins Paul Lancaster for this episode of his 'SuperConnector Show' podcast to discuss what it takes to be a great speaker &amp; the importance of good communication &amp; storytelling in business. Follow Alfie on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-speakeasyguy-joey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-speakeasyguy-joey/</a> &amp; Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyguyalfiejoey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/speakeasyguyalfiejoey/</a> for more great tips &amp; advice!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66996164</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:48:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66996164/superconnector_show_with_alfie_joey_the_speakeasyguy.mp3" length="57509862" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4/f663473e-73f3-4346-a436-99c82d29bdf4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After co-hosting &amp;amp; keynoting at our UK Startup &amp;amp; Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland in June 2025, Alfie Joey joins Paul Lancaster for this episode of his 'SuperConnector Show' podcast to discuss what it takes to be a great speaker &amp;amp; the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After co-hosting &amp; keynoting at our UK Startup &amp; Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland in June 2025, Alfie Joey joins Paul Lancaster for this episode of his 'SuperConnector Show' podcast to discuss what it takes to be a great speaker &amp; the importance of good communication &amp; storytelling in business. Follow Alfie on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-speakeasyguy-joey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-speakeasyguy-joey/</a> &amp; Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyguyalfiejoey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.instagram.com/speakeasyguyalfiejoey/</a> for more great tips &amp; advice!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3595</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Sunderland is such a great place to grow a business with John Forth (North East BIC &amp; IS THIS YOU?)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-sunderland-is-such-a-great-place-to-grow-a-business-with-john-forth-north-east-bic-is-this-you--66861381</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, John Forth (Business Adviser, Mentor &amp; Coach for the <a href="https://www.ne-bic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North East BIC</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.isthis-you.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IS THIS YOU?</a>) talks to Paul Lancaster about why Sunderland (&amp; the wider North East of England) is such a great place to start &amp; grow a business, the power of networking &amp; collaboration &amp; how coaching &amp; mentoring can help you achieve the success you want in your personal &amp; professional life.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66861381</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:52:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66861381/superconnector_show_with_john_forth_north_east_bic_is_this_you.mp3" length="70586551" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174/58c1c08a-9ec9-4b33-a06d-bf0a45dae174.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, John Forth (Business Adviser, Mentor &amp;amp; Coach for the https://www.ne-bic.co.uk/ &amp;amp; https://www.isthis-you.com) talks to Paul Lancaster about why Sunderland (&amp;amp; the wider North East of England) is such a great place to start...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, John Forth (Business Adviser, Mentor &amp; Coach for the <a href="https://www.ne-bic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North East BIC</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.isthis-you.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IS THIS YOU?</a>) talks to Paul Lancaster about why Sunderland (&amp; the wider North East of England) is such a great place to start &amp; grow a business, the power of networking &amp; collaboration &amp; how coaching &amp; mentoring can help you achieve the success you want in your personal &amp; professional life.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4412</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The power of networking &amp; positivity with Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-networking-positivity-with-okare-shaba-founder-padocare--66730399</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare) shares his entrepreneurial journey which began in Nigeria &amp; moved to Sunderland in the North East of England where he is now building a HealthTech platform that helps organisations in the care industry streamline operations, save time &amp; money. He also discusses with Paul the power of networking online &amp; offline, how to use LinkedIn effectively, the importance of focus &amp; pursuing your dreams. Find out more at <a href="https://padocare.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://padocare.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66730399</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:47:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66730399/superconnector_show_with_okare_shaba.mp3" length="53773725" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6/2882873b-f440-42ea-8082-aa3ba54c38e6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare) shares his entrepreneurial journey which began in Nigeria &amp;amp; moved to Sunderland in the North East of England where he is now building a HealthTech platform that helps organisations in the care...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare) shares his entrepreneurial journey which began in Nigeria &amp; moved to Sunderland in the North East of England where he is now building a HealthTech platform that helps organisations in the care industry streamline operations, save time &amp; money. He also discusses with Paul the power of networking online &amp; offline, how to use LinkedIn effectively, the importance of focus &amp; pursuing your dreams. Find out more at <a href="https://padocare.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://padocare.com</a><br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3361</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building FreeAgent ('the UK's #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses') with Roan Lavery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-freeagent-the-uk-s-1-bookkeeping-software-for-small-businesses-with-roan-lavery--60527469</link><description><![CDATA[In this video, Roan Lavery (CEO, FreeAgent) shares insights on how he &amp; his co-founders started &amp; scaled the Edinburgh-based company to be the UK’s #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses. He also talks about SaaS / tech product development, marketing, funding, investment, building a team, leadership, AI, the Edinburgh / Scottish tech ecosystem &amp; FreeAgent’s future growth strategy. Find out more &amp; try FreeAgent software for free at https://bit.ly/SWFreeAgent<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60527469</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60527469/building_freeagent_the_uk_s_1_bookkeeping_software_for_small_businesses.mp3" length="47635578" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b/f6885c48-a6d0-45d7-915e-ddf29b51137b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this video, Roan Lavery (CEO, FreeAgent) shares insights on how he &amp;amp; his co-founders started &amp;amp; scaled the Edinburgh-based company to be the UK’s #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses. He also talks about SaaS / tech product...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this video, Roan Lavery (CEO, FreeAgent) shares insights on how he &amp; his co-founders started &amp; scaled the Edinburgh-based company to be the UK’s #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses. He also talks about SaaS / tech product development, marketing, funding, investment, building a team, leadership, AI, the Edinburgh / Scottish tech ecosystem &amp; FreeAgent’s future growth strategy. Find out more &amp; try FreeAgent software for free at https://bit.ly/SWFreeAgent<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2978</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to unlock a 7 figure revenue stream with your own tech product with Mark Renney (Wubbleyou)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-unlock-a-7-figure-revenue-stream-with-your-own-tech-product-with-mark-renney-wubbleyou--60349849</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Renney (Managing Director, Wubbleyou) &amp; Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup Week | PLATFORM) discuss how &amp; why you might want to productise your services to grow your business, how to save time &amp; speed up processes through automation, AI &amp; much more. You can also sign up for a free, 2hr 'Productisation Workshop' with Mark at https://bit.ly/WubbleyouProductisationWorkshop<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60349849</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:36:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60349849/how_to_unlock_a_7_figure_revenue_stream_with_your_own_tech_product.mp3" length="38309236" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a/5467044c-601b-48c1-9d37-b2da5970335a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Renney (Managing Director, Wubbleyou) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup Week | PLATFORM) discuss how &amp;amp; why you might want to productise your services to grow your business, how to save time &amp;amp; speed up processes through automation,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Renney (Managing Director, Wubbleyou) &amp; Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup Week | PLATFORM) discuss how &amp; why you might want to productise your services to grow your business, how to save time &amp; speed up processes through automation, AI &amp; much more. You can also sign up for a free, 2hr 'Productisation Workshop' with Mark at https://bit.ly/WubbleyouProductisationWorkshop<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2395</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pivoting in business (&amp; life) with Michael Owen &amp; Paul Lancaster</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pivoting-in-business-life-with-michael-owen-paul-lancaster--42776140</link><description><![CDATA[In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) &amp; Paul Lancaster (Newcastle Startup Week / TRYBES) discuss why, when &amp; how to pivot in business or in life (plus lots of other interesting thoughts on creativity, marketing &amp; branding).<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42776140</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:29:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42776140/08_michael_owen_mixdown.mp3" length="180709183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster (Newcastle Startup Week / TRYBES) discuss why, when &amp;amp; how to pivot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) &amp; Paul Lancaster (Newcastle Startup Week / TRYBES) discuss why, when &amp; how to pivot in business or in life (plus lots of other interesting thoughts on creativity, marketing &amp; branding).<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7529</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,creativity,pivot,pivoting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Discussing 'Feck Perfuction' with Christina Lord (Authentic Action Coaching)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/discussing-feck-perfuction-with-christina-lord-authentic-action-coaching--42776090</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the work &amp; be the best self you can be.' They also share their own thoughts on embracing your creativity &amp; playfulness &amp; finding your purpose in business &amp; in life. (Read the reviews &amp; / or buy the book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3g6oJxN).<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42776090</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:22:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42776090/05_christina_lord_feck_perfuction_mixdown.mp3" length="109106111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the work &amp; be the best self you can be.' They also share their own thoughts on embracing your creativity &amp; playfulness &amp; finding your purpose in business &amp; in life. (Read the reviews &amp; / or buy the book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3g6oJxN).<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4546</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativity,playfulness,purpose,victore,weirdness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Richard Blakesley (Capital Pilot)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-blakesley-capital-pilot--42776027</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding &amp; Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot - 'The Investability Rating Agency') about the difficulties of finding investment for your business &amp; how they are levelling the playing field by helping startups outside of London find the funding &amp; investors they need. If you're looking to raise investment, visit https://capitalpilot.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42776027</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:13:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42776027/09_richard_blakesley_mixdown.mp3" length="57462173" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding &amp;amp; Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot - 'The Investability Rating Agency') about the difficulties of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded on Day 3 ('Funding &amp; Finance') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster interviews Richard Blakesley (CEO, Capital Pilot - 'The Investability Rating Agency') about the difficulties of finding investment for your business &amp; how they are levelling the playing field by helping startups outside of London find the funding &amp; investors they need. If you're looking to raise investment, visit https://capitalpilot.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2394</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cindy Moy (mySysters)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cindy-moy-mysysters--42775860</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder &amp; CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to Newcastle upon Tyne for our very first Newcastle Startup Week festival in 2017, fell in love with the North East of England region &amp; found the support she needed to turn her idea into mySysters - the #1 app since 2017 for perimenopause - that period between puberty &amp; menopause (pun intended). Find out more at https://mysysters.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775860</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:58:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775860/03_cindy_moy_mixdown.mp3" length="76578117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder &amp;amp; CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to Newcastle upon Tyne for our very first Newcastle Startup Week festival in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Cindy Moy (Founder &amp; CEO, mySysters) talks about how she came from Minnesota, USA to Newcastle upon Tyne for our very first Newcastle Startup Week festival in 2017, fell in love with the North East of England region &amp; found the support she needed to turn her idea into mySysters - the #1 app since 2017 for perimenopause - that period between puberty &amp; menopause (pun intended). Find out more at https://mysysters.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3191</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>menopause,minneapolis,minnesota,mysysters,newcastle,perimenopause,puberty</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alan Hodkiss (Business Doctors)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alan-hodkiss-business-doctors--42775673</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle Startup Week) about how to build a valuable business, the coaching he was given &amp; strategic plan they developed together to take his business forward. To learn more about Business Doctors &amp; how they can help you, go to https://www.businessdoctors.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775673</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:36:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775673/01_alan_hodkiss_mixdown.mp3" length="54290250" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle Startup Week) about how to build a valuable business, the coaching he was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Alan Hodgkiss (Director, Business Doctors) interviews Paul Lancaster (Founder, Newcastle Startup Week) about how to build a valuable business, the coaching he was given &amp; strategic plan they developed together to take his business forward. To learn more about Business Doctors &amp; how they can help you, go to https://www.businessdoctors.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2262</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,coaching,growth,leadership,mentoring,scaleup,strategy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Luna Bec</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/luna-bec--42775505</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter Luna Bec about creativity, where inspiration comes from (&amp; how to find it again when it is lost), love, relationships, spirituality &amp; more! Learn more about Luna &amp; listen to her music at https://www.lunabec.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775505</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:11:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775505/07_luna_bec_mixdown.mp3" length="69865087" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter Luna Bec about creativity, where inspiration comes from (&amp;amp; how to find...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded on Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to the wonderfully talented singer songwriter Luna Bec about creativity, where inspiration comes from (&amp; how to find it again when it is lost), love, relationships, spirituality &amp; more! Learn more about Luna &amp; listen to her music at https://www.lunabec.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2911</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>inspiration,love,music,relationships,singer,songwriter,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Andrew Esson (Esson Partnership)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-esson-esson-partnership--42775444</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster &amp; Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery &amp; growing your business through leadership &amp; innovation. Andrew also talks about how since COVID-19, businesses seem to have split into 3 types - Innovation, Hibernation &amp; Liquidation &amp; how even when things go wrong, you should go back to your original plans for when you were on a growth trajectory &amp; double-down on your efforts &amp; intensity to onboard more customers because the business opportunities are still there.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775444</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:57:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775444/02_andrew_esson_mixdown.mp3" length="72806675" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster &amp;amp; Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery &amp;amp; growing your business through leadership &amp;amp; innovation. Andrew...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster &amp; Andrew Esson discuss coping with unexpected events, disaster recovery &amp; growing your business through leadership &amp; innovation. Andrew also talks about how since COVID-19, businesses seem to have split into 3 types - Innovation, Hibernation &amp; Liquidation &amp; how even when things go wrong, you should go back to your original plans for when you were on a growth trajectory &amp; double-down on your efforts &amp; intensity to onboard more customers because the business opportunities are still there.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3033</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>disaster,growing,innovation,leadership,opportunities,recovery,unexpected</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hali-ma Khatun (MARKETAI)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hali-ma-khatun-marketai--42775407</link><description><![CDATA[Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle &amp; SAP in London &amp; Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise &amp; network back to Newcastle where she was born &amp; raised. Her business, MARKETAI, uses technology ‘intelligently’ to enable sales staff &amp; executives to focus on closures &amp; human-centric sales excellence. The MARKETAI method maintains an active and diligent balance between sales automation &amp; staff for closure excellence. Find out more about the services she &amp; her team provide at http://www.marketai.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775407</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:49:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775407/06_hali_ma_khatun_mixdown.mp3" length="48867219" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle &amp;amp; SAP in London &amp;amp; Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise &amp;amp; network back to Newcastle where she was born &amp;amp; raised. Her business,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Having worked in sales for major enterprise software companies like Oracle &amp; SAP in London &amp; Dublin, Hali-ma now wants to bring her knowledge, skills, expertise &amp; network back to Newcastle where she was born &amp; raised. Her business, MARKETAI, uses technology ‘intelligently’ to enable sales staff &amp; executives to focus on closures &amp; human-centric sales excellence. The MARKETAI method maintains an active and diligent balance between sales automation &amp; staff for closure excellence. Find out more about the services she &amp; her team provide at http://www.marketai.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2036</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Teresa Peters (Accelerator Coaching)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/teresa-peters-accelerator-coaching--42775307</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview, Teresa &amp; Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist &amp; a coach, when &amp; why you might want to receive some coaching in your personal or professional life &amp; how Teresa helped Paul get a clearer understanding of himself &amp; where he wanted to be after some major changes in hi life at the start of 2020. If you're interested in working with Teresa or receiving a free 30 min 'Ignition Session', visit https://www.acceleratorcoaching.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775307</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:36:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42775307/10_teresa_peters_mixdown.mp3" length="69361449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview, Teresa &amp;amp; Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist &amp;amp; a coach, when &amp;amp; why you might want to receive some coaching in your personal or professional life &amp;amp; how Teresa helped Paul get a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview, Teresa &amp; Paul discuss the differences between a consultant, a mentor, a therapist &amp; a coach, when &amp; why you might want to receive some coaching in your personal or professional life &amp; how Teresa helped Paul get a clearer understanding of himself &amp; where he wanted to be after some major changes in hi life at the start of 2020. If you're interested in working with Teresa or receiving a free 30 min 'Ignition Session', visit https://www.acceleratorcoaching.co.uk<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2890</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,clarity,coaching,executive,leadership,mindset</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr Maurice Duffy (High Performance Coach)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-maurice-duffy-high-performance-coach--42774527</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance coach, motivational speaker &amp; best selling author about the impact of COVID on individuals &amp; businesses &amp; how best to cope with massive change. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes &amp; world top performers in the Sport, Politics &amp; Business sectors, Dr Maurice Duffy is recognised globally as one of the top coaches on the subjects of mindset &amp; change &amp; he frequently travels the world to teach on these subjects.<br /><br />To learn more, go to his website at https://www.mauriceduffy.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42774527</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:59:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42774527/04_dr_maurice_duffy_mixdown.mp3" length="65025099" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance coach, motivational speaker &amp;amp; best selling author about the impact of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview originally recorded during Day 1 ('Inspiration') of our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Paul Lancaster talks to Dr Maurice Duffy - a high-performance coach, motivational speaker &amp; best selling author about the impact of COVID on individuals &amp; businesses &amp; how best to cope with massive change. With a client roster that includes Olympic athletes &amp; world top performers in the Sport, Politics &amp; Business sectors, Dr Maurice Duffy is recognised globally as one of the top coaches on the subjects of mindset &amp; change &amp; he frequently travels the world to teach on these subjects.<br /><br />To learn more, go to his website at https://www.mauriceduffy.com<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2709</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coach,high-performance,inspiration,motivation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christina Lord (Authentic Action Coaching) &amp; The Alchemist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christina-lord-authentic-action-coaching-the-alchemist--41701336</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream' which has been read by over 62 million people &amp; topped bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide! They talk about how the story of a young shepherd finding the courage to follow his dreams in far off lands can be related to our own personal story of finding happiness &amp; fulfilment, the importance of living in the present, 'The Law of Attraction' &amp; how 'Thoughts Become Things'.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41701336</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:32:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41701336/11_christina_lord_the_alchemist_mixdown.mp3" length="95614769" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp;amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream' which has been read by over 62 million people &amp;amp; topped bestseller lists in 74 countries...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) &amp; Paul Lancaster discuss 'The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream' which has been read by over 62 million people &amp; topped bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide! They talk about how the story of a young shepherd finding the courage to follow his dreams in far off lands can be related to our own personal story of finding happiness &amp; fulfilment, the importance of living in the present, 'The Law of Attraction' &amp; how 'Thoughts Become Things'.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3983</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alchemist,fulfilment,happiness,superconnector</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hilary Dunne (The Brand Activators)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hilary-dunne-the-brand-activators--23432990</link><description><![CDATA[Hilary has worked in the events industry for over 25 years project managing &amp; delivering everything from children's birthday parties to some of the UK's biggest &amp; best conferences &amp; awards ceremonies. During this time she has developed an enviable network of experts including business leaders, entrepreneurs, sports pro’s, adventurers, explorers, military personnel, media &amp; ordinary people who have delivered the extraordinary! In this interview, she shares her own entrepreneurial journey, explains why storytelling in business is so important, how to develop your personal online brand, who her favourite speakers are &amp; also shares tips &amp; advice for anyone wanting to become an in-demand public speaker.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23432990</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:06:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23432990/episode_07_hillary_dunn_mixdown.mp3" length="86174967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hilary has worked in the events industry for over 25 years project managing &amp;amp; delivering everything from children's birthday parties to some of the UK's biggest &amp;amp; best conferences &amp;amp; awards ceremonies. During this time she has developed an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hilary has worked in the events industry for over 25 years project managing &amp; delivering everything from children's birthday parties to some of the UK's biggest &amp; best conferences &amp; awards ceremonies. During this time she has developed an enviable network of experts including business leaders, entrepreneurs, sports pro’s, adventurers, explorers, military personnel, media &amp; ordinary people who have delivered the extraordinary! In this interview, she shares her own entrepreneurial journey, explains why storytelling in business is so important, how to develop your personal online brand, who her favourite speakers are &amp; also shares tips &amp; advice for anyone wanting to become an in-demand public speaker.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3590</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brand,business,conferences,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,events,explorers,festivals,speakers,speaking,startups,storytelling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr Simon Raybould (Presentation Genius)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-simon-raybould-presentation-genius--22424153</link><description><![CDATA[Simon is a professional trainer, coach &amp; public speaker on the science behind creating &amp; delivering highly effective presentations &amp; talks in business meetings or at major events. In this podcast, Paul &amp; Simon discuss the dos &amp; don'ts of public speaking &amp; share some practical things you can start doing today to communicate better tomorrow!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22424153</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:20:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22424153/06_simon_raybould_mixdown.mp3" length="99473515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Simon is a professional trainer, coach &amp;amp; public speaker on the science behind creating &amp;amp; delivering highly effective presentations &amp;amp; talks in business meetings or at major events. In this podcast, Paul &amp;amp; Simon discuss the dos &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Simon is a professional trainer, coach &amp; public speaker on the science behind creating &amp; delivering highly effective presentations &amp; talks in business meetings or at major events. In this podcast, Paul &amp; Simon discuss the dos &amp; don'ts of public speaking &amp; share some practical things you can start doing today to communicate better tomorrow!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4145</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coaching,presentations,speaking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Victoria Fleming (Buzztastic / Spark up your Sales)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/victoria-fleming-buzztastic-spark-up-your-sales--21676342</link><description><![CDATA[Victoria Fleming is an Energetic Sales Trainer, Dynamic Speaker, Sales Success Consultant &amp; Super Sales Coach based in the North East of England! Whether you're new to sales or just want to improve what you're doing, this interview is jam-packed with top tips &amp; advice on how to 'Spark up your Sales' &amp; grow your business.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21676342</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:53:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21676342/ep_05_victoria_fleming_mixdown.mp3" length="101080057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Victoria Fleming is an Energetic Sales Trainer, Dynamic Speaker, Sales Success Consultant &amp;amp; Super Sales Coach based in the North East of England! Whether you're new to sales or just want to improve what you're doing, this interview is jam-packed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Victoria Fleming is an Energetic Sales Trainer, Dynamic Speaker, Sales Success Consultant &amp; Super Sales Coach based in the North East of England! Whether you're new to sales or just want to improve what you're doing, this interview is jam-packed with top tips &amp; advice on how to 'Spark up your Sales' &amp; grow your business.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4218</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>sales,selling,superconnector</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Varun Singh (Zoho)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/varun-singh-zoho--17721163</link><description><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to Varun Singh, Head of Marketing for Zoho Books at Indian tech giant Zoho Corporation about how &amp; why they decided to support business startup activities in Newcastle upon Tyne, England &amp; the importance of taking your time when forging new partnerships &amp; exploring new international markets.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17721163</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:33:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17721163/episode_04_varun_singh.mp3" length="24521730" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to Varun Singh, Head of Marketing for Zoho Books at Indian tech giant Zoho Corporation about how &amp;amp; why they decided to support business startup activities in Newcastle upon Tyne, England &amp;amp; the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to Varun Singh, Head of Marketing for Zoho Books at Indian tech giant Zoho Corporation about how &amp; why they decided to support business startup activities in Newcastle upon Tyne, England &amp; the importance of taking your time when forging new partnerships &amp; exploring new international markets.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1022</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>accounting,cloud,startup,superconnector,zoho</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lizzy Hodcroft (The Sweet Beet / Myndr)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lizzy-hodcroft-the-sweet-beet-myndr--17513805</link><description><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. Lizzy is an award-winning entrepreneur &amp; public speaker. She set up Texan inspired condiments company The Sweet Beet which has gone on to be stocked in over 100 stores, including Wholefoods and Ocado. You may have even seen her on a recent episode of Dragon’s Den! More recently she co-founded Myndr to offer a better solution to mental health self-care and goal setting by entrepreneurs.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17513805</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:29:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17513805/superconnector_show_episode3.mp3" length="91587092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ideas that spread win. Lizzy is an award-winning entrepreneur &amp;amp; public speaker. She set up Texan inspired condiments company The Sweet Beet which has gone on to be stocked in over 100 stores, including Wholefoods and Ocado. You may have even seen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. Lizzy is an award-winning entrepreneur &amp; public speaker. She set up Texan inspired condiments company The Sweet Beet which has gone on to be stocked in over 100 stores, including Wholefoods and Ocado. You may have even seen her on a recent episode of Dragon’s Den! More recently she co-founded Myndr to offer a better solution to mental health self-care and goal setting by entrepreneurs.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3816</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>connector,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,innovation,mentalhealth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Michael Owen (Always Wear Red / ANGELFYSH)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-owen-always-wear-red-angelfysh--17430612</link><description><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to his good friend &amp; business partner Michael Owen (Always Wear Wear / ANGELFYSH / 50odd) about his career to date, the link between creativity &amp; confidence, plus how to live life to the full.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17430612</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:07:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17430612/superconnector_show_episode2.mp3" length="69398336" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to his good friend &amp;amp; business partner Michael Owen (Always Wear Wear / ANGELFYSH / 50odd) about his career to date, the link between creativity &amp;amp; confidence, plus how to live life to the full.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. In this episode, Paul chats to his good friend &amp; business partner Michael Owen (Always Wear Wear / ANGELFYSH / 50odd) about his career to date, the link between creativity &amp; confidence, plus how to live life to the full.<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2892</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>confidence,connector,creativity,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,innovation,marketing,maven,newcastle,startups,superconnector,superconnectorshow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Origin Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-story--17401174</link><description><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. Paul Lancaster is a 'SuperConnector' who has spent his whole career discovering, helping, signposting, matchmaking &amp; promoting innovative new ideas, products, services &amp; people. Listen &amp; subscribe if you want to do the same!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17401174</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:23:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17401174/superconnector_show_episode1.mp3" length="60137903" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Paul Lancaster</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ideas that spread win. Paul Lancaster is a 'SuperConnector' who has spent his whole career discovering, helping, signposting, matchmaking &amp;amp; promoting innovative new ideas, products, services &amp;amp; people. Listen &amp;amp; subscribe if you want to do...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ideas that spread win. Paul Lancaster is a 'SuperConnector' who has spent his whole career discovering, helping, signposting, matchmaking &amp; promoting innovative new ideas, products, services &amp; people. Listen &amp; subscribe if you want to do the same!<br /><br />In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at <a href="https://platformevents.ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://platformevents.ai</a> &amp; <a href="https://ukstartupweek.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ukstartupweek.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2506</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>connector,creativity,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,innovation,marketing,maven,newcastle,startups,superconnector,superconnectorshow</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/494d09c3abce5fc3cbe6fa06dbce33c1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
