A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer

1st The Rush Cast - What is ’A Half Dozen Things’ Podcast? | AHDT S1#5

The Rush Cast updates are our quick, informal update style podcasts helping you to stay informed.  In this episode hear Pete outline why we started the 'A Half Dozen Things' Podcast.  Enabling you to better understand the outline of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward.

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How to succeed as a small business with James O’Rawe | AHDT S1#4

James O'Rawe is the General Manager and a Director at Peterborough Workspace, he has worked there for the last 3.5 years.

Previously, he has worked in Print media.  With over 20 years experience in newspapers.  Initially in Essex-Southend, then in Northants and then Cambridgeshire before settling in Peterborough.  James is definitely experienced in marketing, circulation and advertising.  Which are critical success areas for all businesses.

 His ethos for business is governed by a fantastic sporting background, including track and athletics, as well as a love for Spurs (we all have our faults). I even found out during recording James was an ex boxer! (I have already known him for 2 years)!!

James has 3 goals for his role at Workspace of which 2 are completed,

1. For PW to be fill
2. To have a waiting list
3. Expand physically

 

James is well positioned, he has seen many small and micro businesses in his 3.5 years at Peterborough Workspace which is an incubator for new businesses.  He has seen business success and failure which means he can help mentor through his work to support business owners to achieve great results.  James also hosts the Peterborough Network which runs monthly on the 3rd Thursday.

 His 6 things are;

1. Enjoy what you do
2. Know Yourself
3. Know your business
4. Plan
5. Don't be afraid to look and ask for help
6. Review and Reflect

Risk, Health and Safety, and having a robust vision with Steve Smith | AHDT S1#3

Steve Smith from Sphere Risk Health and Safety Management.  Sphere are your partner in safety.  Founded 15 years ago from Steve's bedroom office, are now based in Lynchwood Peterborough, have a team of 8 staff.  They look after the health and safety on many large building projects as well as national events too.

 

Steve and his son Edward also founded the Peterborough Biscuit.  This is an exhibition based in Peterborough at the East of England arena that runs annually around February.  It has now become the biggest business event in the East of England.  It got so big 2 years ago with over 300 exhibitors they actually had to scale back following feedback that there were just too many exhibitors to visit in only one day.

 

Steve has demonstrated all of the 6 traits he talks about today including;

 

1. Vision and mission to reach your end goal
2. Asking Can we do things better?
3. A business model that is robust and stable
4. Easy to understand and visible KPI's
5. Monitoring and internal Audit
6. Reviewing and updating process and goals

The importance of Learning and Development with Lee Martin | AHDT S1#2

My curiosity and impatience in seeking success has encouraged me to create 'A half dozen things' podcast.  I designed it to bring you simplicity and discovery back to the forefront of your lives.  We are all such busy people, it is easy to overlook the simple things we could be doing to achieve wealth, success and happiness.

This week I am excited to be joined by Lee Martin, he is CEO of TOOJAYS Training & HR Consultancy Limited.

He has over 30 years international experience in HR & L&D as a Senior Manager, trainer, coach and Consultant to blue chip global organisations, SME’s and public sector bodies….

For the last 17 years he has been at the helm of TOOJAYS, steering them from start-up to multi-award winning international provider of management, leadership and team development solutions.

From New York to Dubai, Cape Town to Sydney, Munich to Manchester and Schiphol to Saudi Lee has worked across the globe.

As a motivational trainer & coach - Lee has worked with high performing individuals at all levels from CEO's ,Exec. Teams, VPs MD's to front line staff.

As a business adviser , he has worked with 100s of SMEs and entrepreneurs to improve their leadership, management and HR capabilities to help grow their businesses.

As an Author Lee has written Leadership and Coaching best practice guides which share practical insight from his work within organisations and knowledge as a leading consultant.

Having been in business with TOOJAYS for 17 years he’s seen recession, global stock market crashes, austerity, the online revolution and the growth of the micro business sector.

Lee is well qualified to share the secrets to successful business…

In this Podcast we discuss;
1. Know your goal
2. Be passionate about your product
3. Be Consistently Adaptable
4. Live Customer Centric values.
5. CPD – continuous improvement
6. Get a Mentor

What it takes to succeed in the Elite Special Forces with Jem Hills | AHDT S1#1

 A Half Dozen things is a podcast for Business owners and professionals 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 each week for you 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.

 

My curiosity and impatience in seeking success has encouraged me to create 'A half dozen things' podcast.  I designed it to bring you simplicity and discovery back to the forefront of your lives.  We are all such busy people, it is easy to overlook the simple things we could be doing to achieve wealth, success and happiness.

I am REALLY excited to to be joined in this A Half Dozen Things Podcast Episode by Jem Hills.

Jem has spent 20 years working in, and training, Elite Special Forces. He undertook numerous undercover operations in active conflicts and training missions around the world – developing specialisms in counter terrorism, weapon systems, paramedicine and close protection.

 Jem has always had a very strong work ethic. He now successfully leverages the hard learned principles of leadership, discipline, accountability and resiliency – honed during 20 years of operations and training with Special Forces under seriously difficult conditions – to help his clients build and inspire high-performance teams to deliver world class performance in their business arenas.

 One of Jems saying is to Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can!

 We will be talking about Jem's A Half Dozen Things for building a successful life and career or business.

 Those Half Dozen things we discuss are; goal setting, resilience, adaptability, great communication skills, focus, Esprit De corps - creating a fantastic culture in your people and finally Jem insisted we add a 7th thing to his a half dozen things.  His final piece of advice is ......to be daring!

 I had loads of insight speaking to Jem and he is such an awesome person too.  I really hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did making it!