The Bedford Business Podcast

24/02/2021

This week we look at what's ahead after the latest government announcements and answer your questions! So don't be shy get them in!

10/02/2021

This week we're discussing setbacks in business and coming back from them.

03/02/2021

This week we answer some of the questions we had last week and take an impromptu Q&A. We're live so say hi!

27/01/2021

We're live on air discussing social media and fundamentals of starting a business.
Sharing our own experiences, stories and answering any questions!

27/01/2021

LIVE 🔴

Tonight at 8PM on Facebook we will be discussing the importance of social media in business, what works for us and starting a business!

Join us live at 8PM.

20/01/2021

Talking Mental Health with Special Guest Dan Moore.

19/01/2021

We're back again tomorrow evening!

Tune in Wednesday 20th January 2021, we go live with Studio281_'s Georgia Testa, James Kendall Estate Agents's James Kendall and we're joined by previous guest and friend of the show local businessman Daniel Moore of DJMooreLofts.

Get your questions in and interact LIVE.

Mental health is a hot topic and is super relevant right now.

13/01/2021

Live on Facebook! - It's been a while but we're back discussing everything we learned from 2020 and looking forward into 2021.

13/01/2021

We’re back live on Facebook tonight at 8pm!

04/05/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia and James feature Ross Welch, Founder of Perspective Studios a full-service video & content production agency based in Bedford.

Ross tells us his story of how he went from pursuing his ambitions as a Pro Skier to becoming the founder of Perspective Studios.

We talk through running of a business, challenges faced and why video should be at the forefront of your marketing thoughts now and in the future.

An amazing episode packed full of great golden nuggets and some great, honest chat.

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30/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia and James feature Dan Davies, One half of two-D Photography a photography and videography business specialising in Weddings.

Dan tells us his story of how he fell into Photography, from travelling and working in New Zealand, becoming an Estate Agent for 2 weeks to finally fulfilling his creative potential in photography/videography.

We talk through running of a business, challenges faced and of course.. it's not another episode if food isn't mentioned! (Honourable mention to Gyros in Greece!)

A great, honest episode!

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27/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia and James feature Nadia Luongo, Owner of The Vardo - a niché Vegan Cafe situated in the Castle Quarter.

Nadia tells us her story of leaving her day job of working with children with special needs to following her dream of owning her own Vegan Cafe. She talks through challenges she's faced, why she chose to do what she does and even explains the origins of 'Vardo'.

The bonus question everyone loves to talk about had a common theme - Champion Bedfords Indie Businesses!

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27/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia and James feature Amanda of Saramanda1 a local hair and beauty business that Amanda affectionately describes as more than just a salon... it's an extension of her home Living Room.

A very open and honest episode which hit us both right in the feels.

Amanda talks us through taking a leap of faith from protecting the public for 15 years to starting her very own hair and beauty business, her battle with cervical cancer and why the time to reflect in the current climate could just have been one of the best things to ever happen to her.

*Warning - Episode may hit you in the feels!*

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23/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode James and Georgia feature Michaella, a queen of social media banter… oh and she makes amazing brownies that people just can’t get enough of..meet the voice behind The Little Brownie Company

Michaella shares her hilariously honest journey through business, from what she did for work before, random office bake offs … to the amazing success her business is today.

We cover her next step and future plans in business and even discuss poo brownies 💩.

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22/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode James and Georgia feature Dan from DJMooreLofts, a highly skilled and very successful loft conversion business owner.

Dan shares his very honest journey through business, including leaving school with 3 GCSEs and battling with dyslexia. On the business side of things he gives his top tips on how a loft conversion adds value (money + quality of life) to your home, how much it costs and a real insight into his beliefs around what he believes to be successful business advice.

Dan speaks honestly about the highs and lows of starting and continuing to run a business.
Since lock down Dan has even ventured into Tik Tok, so maybe just maybe this is the episode you’ve all been waiting for!

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22/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia and James delve deeper into what being a business owner in the current climate, how they are adapting and what they have done so far to keep spirits high and their own business running.

Some tips you may find useful in the current climate.

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21/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia & James feature Karlito - Comms Specialist. A unique communications consultancy business focussed on helping bring Bedford business communications into the 21st century.

We talk to Karlito about what he thinks businesses could be doing in this current climate, benefits of going digital including working from home and get to know more about him and his business.

Thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch!

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Find out more about: Comms Specialist Here:

Web - https://www.commsspecialist.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/commsspecialistuk
Instagram - http://instagram.com/commsspecialist
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlitoboukhrisa
Mobile - 07973 510 636

20/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This Episode with Georgia and James is a family affair - featuring Antonio Moliterno & Moliterno of Mayfair Financial & Mortgage Consultants Ltd, dropping some real knowledge bombs (and mic drops!)

They give lots of information about what we can all do right now if you're worrying about mortgages finance and stability - find out their top tips, suggestions and hear the real voice behind their family run business and involvement within the community.

Thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch!

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17/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia & James feature Ken Parsons of Sports Massage Bedford.

In this episode we get to hear all from Ken about how Sports Massage Bedford was formed, the challenges he's faced in business and how things are in the current pandemic climate.

Affectionately known to many as 'Devil Thumbs' Ken also talks us through the amazing amount of Charity work he undertakes and tells us the story of one of his amazing clients who he helped change her life!

As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show!

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17/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This episode Georgia & James feature Alex Falcon Huerta from Soaring Falcon Accountancy.

We chat through 21st century accountancy and all of the work Alex and her team do to help businesses not just in the UK but overseas too.

Alex offers her advice and explains how they are currently supporting their new and existing clients with schemes, grants and finances throughout this challenging time.

As always thank you for listening and if you would like to feature please get in touch with us!

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17/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This Episode, Georgia & James feature Simone Licciardi of Tre Fratelli Venue bedford

A local, indepedent family run business situated in the heart of Kempston Rural, one of Bedford’s go to Venues for bottomless brunch, events, catering and of course who could forget the Gin Festival!

We chat to Simone about how he and his family are coping in the pandemic and what changes they have had to make.
We also hear about some new innovative ideas they are bringing to the people of Bedfordshire and shares some of the heartwarming gestures his customers have made.

Thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch!

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17/04/2020

🚨New Episode 🚨

This Episode, Georgia & James feature Zak Resinato of Jagged Edge Barbers

In this episode we get to hear all from Zak about how Jagged Edge was formed, the challenges he's faced and how things are in the current pandemic climate.

Zak gives a really honest account of his struggles and amazing successes he's had in business - definitely not to be missed!

As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show!

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16/04/2020

🚨Our latest episode is LIVE! 🚨

This Episode, Georgia & James feature Shannon of Atelier Hairdressing in Kempston.

In this episode we get to hear all from Shannon about how Atelier Hairdressing was formed, the challenges faced and how things are in the current pandemic climate.

⚠️Warning Truth Bombs may be dropped in this episode!!⚠️

As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show!

Listen on Spotify Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qXguR0nmtFeMM5hJiQXPF?si=MxZmaamJSOON2uBYluiieg

Listen on Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-4-shannon-atelier-hairdressing/id1507588779?i=1000471612685

12/04/2020

Lots of guests lined up for this week!

Are there any questions you’d like to put to any of the following?

Comment Below!

Local Business Owner Guests include:

Accountant Business
Barbering Business
Restaurant / Pub Business
Mortgage / Insurance / Finance Business
Hairdressing Business
Sports Therapy Business
Gym / Personal Training Business
Loft Conversion Specialist Business

08/04/2020

It’s Live!! Well not actually live live but we’re online!

Welcome to The Bedford Business podcast with hosts Georgia Testa and James Kendall, both local business owners on a mission to add value to you in this difficult time.

We’ll be bringing you interviews with other local businesses and discovering things you may not know about the town we live in, the coffee shops, restaurants, services and the places we all visit that make Bedford so great.

Live on Spotify now and on Apple Podcasts very soon!

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Drop us a DM!

Listen to The Bedford Business Podcast on Spotify. The Bedford Business Podcast is chatting through all things business in the Bedfordshire area, from adapting in COVID-19 Lockdown to the who what and why of the businesses local to you. Each show features a new guest business from the Bedford area.....