Want to be inspired to develop your skills & knowledge, improve your leadership and fulfill your potential? A Half Dozen Things, hosted by Pete Rushmer. is a podcast for Leaders like you. Whether you‘re an Underdog hungry for success or your already smashing it but want to continue to Level Up..... we are here for you fortnightly on a Friday, to get insight and learning from the very best in the business. No fluff, no BS and no self proclaimed gurus talking about how easy business or life is. Just real, raw and frank conversations. Series 1 - Secrets of success in business Series 2 - Transport and road safety specials Series 3 - Making your business safer, greener & greater Series 4 - Understanding high performance and leadership success
Episodes
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
IR35 I hear you say, isn’t that something to do with tax? I think that’s just for the public sector, it doesn’t affect my business.
These are all comments I have heard over the few months and something I wish I could confirm as true.
Unfortunately, IR35 is something that all private sector organisations need to be aware of, especially those that frequently deal with self-employed contractors or contractor businesses.
Find out more in this episode.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
This is a must listen for ALL Transport Operators. If you are not sure on DVS and needs some help, may be worth a listen....I discuss what the 'Safe System' is. What the 'Progressive System' will be and around 2024. Also how to apply and save time with multi vehicle format. As well as the 90 day grace period introduction. If you want any help with DVS or your getting your HGV Safety Permit, let me know.
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
This week, as much as we would LOVE to have Elon Musk join us on the show, well we just couldn't get him. The guy has recently become THE WEATHIEST MAN on Earth! However he has given us his six secrets to business success and here they are!
It isn't about the money
Pursue your passions
Don't be afraid to think big
Be ready to take risks
Ignore the critics
Enjoy yourself
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
This week Pete speaks to Andrew Drewary from Road Safety Smart and Charlotte Le Maire of Solictors DAC Beachcroft. Discussing all things for road safety and fleet operators, not to be missed.
How do you improve Road Safety in your business?
What happens when there is a collision?
How do you protect yourself and your business?
This is the 2nd in a 2 part series and also discusses the DAC Beachcroft Resilience offer too.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
This week Pete speaks to Andrew Drewary from Road Safety Smart and Charlotte Le Maire of Solictors DAC Beachcroft. Discussing all things for road safety and fleet operators, not to be missed.
How do you improve Road Safety in your business?
What happens when their is a collision?
How do you protect yourself and your business?
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Welcome back to A Half Dozen Things! I hope you had a lovely, relaxing time off over the Christmas and New Year period. In today's episode, I talk to Olly Magnus, who operates the Magnus Group. I really enjoyed talking to Olly about his career recently. Olly's A Half Dozen Things are:
1 - The journey so far
2 - Mental health
3 - Partnerships gone wrong
4 - Self-confidence
5 - Building a team/teamwork
6 - The future
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In our last episode before Christmas, I talk to Sukhi Wahiwala, who is a Forbes Mentor, Judged 30 under 30, works with start up's to CEO though business boardroom programme.
Sukhi and I discuss his SIMPLE Model, which is similar to the way we would discuss his A Half Dozen Things:
Strategy
Insight
Marketing
Positioning
Logic
Experience
This is the last episode now before Christmas, so have a good Christmas and New Year, and I'll see you again on Friday 8th January!
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
It was an absolute pleasure to invite entrepreneur Rob Moore onto my podcast this week! We recorded this a couple of weeks ago, live, on all of Rob's social media channels.
Rob is a hugely successful entrepreneur. He's written multiple books, invested in property, hosts two popular podcasts, and much much more.
Rob's A Half Dozen Things are:
1 - Health
2 - Passion
3 - Mission
4 - Contribution
5 - Marketing
6 - Your ability to solve problems and deal with challenges
This episode is fantastic, I hope you enjoy it!
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Today I met with Adam Prosser, who founded Active Internet Marketing 10 years ago!
Adams A Half Dozen Things are:
Product
People
Process
Determination
Learning and improvement
Accountability & Responsibility
I had an awesome time recording this one, so please remember to like, comment and share! And let me know if there's anyone you'd like to see as a guest on A Half Dozen Things in 2021!
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Nicki runs HR Your Business Matters, and provides a range of people related services which ensure you attract, develop and retain the very best people within your business.
I've known Nicki for a while now, and I always enjoy our conversations. Today, we discuss Nicki's A Half Dozen Things:
Have the right people in the right place at the right time
People Buy People So Stop Selling At Me
F*** Them Off ….. Trust Me Do It
Doing The Right Thing Even When No Ones Watching
Strategic Partners
Prioritise yourself, first and always
A huge thank you to Nicki for joining me on this weeks episode. Remember to Like, Comment and Share!