Season finale time 🎉 In this highlights episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Xeinadin regional leaders Sandra Clarke( Managing Partner – Republic of Ireland)  and Giles Murphy (Managing Partner - UK South) to revisit the best insights from Season 1: growing in volatile markets, creating true alignment (hello, North Star), setting BHAGs (with realism), rewarding and engaging teams, the ROI of DEI, and the cash-flow levers SMEs can’t ignore. It’s practical, people-first growth from founders and leaders across the UK & Ireland. Listen, review, and get ready for our service-led mini-series next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Stuart Bradley, founder of Dos Dedos, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship beyond the highlight reel. From battling long Covid to rebuilding his business around values, Stuart shares candid insights into resilience, brand building, and finding harmony between personal wellbeing and professional growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance hustle with health and still build a business you love, this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Ryan Panchoo, food entrepreneur and founder of Borough 22, a gluten-free, vegan, nut-free doughnut brand that’s redefining indulgence for everyone. What began as a father’s mission to create safe treats for his children with severe allergies has grown into a category-leading business, now stocked in Selfridges and celebrated nationwide. Ryan shares his journey from baking in his home kitchen to winning investment, building a stand-out brand, and navigating the challenges of scaling a food business, all while staying true to his mission: food that’s safe, inclusive, and downright delicious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Alex Deakin-Mackay sits down with Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Harrington Starr Group, award-winning advocate for gender equality, and author of FinTech Women Walk the Talk and host of the FinTech’s DEI Discussions podcast. Nadia shares her personal journey, the challenges of breaking barriers in financial services, and why fairness and inclusivity aren’t just moral imperatives but commercial drivers for business growth. From recruitment insights to leadership lessons, this conversation is a powerful call to action for businesses striving to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mackay speaks with Oliver Coakley, founder of Citris, a boutique rewards consultancy, and Dave O'Brien, Head of Tax at Xeinadin Ireland. Together, they unpack what strategic rewards really mean, especially for SMEs, and how aligning incentives with business goals can create high-impact, cost-effective employee value. From growth shares and hybrid working to gender pay gap reporting and EU pay transparency, this conversation explores the real-world mechanics behind building reward systems that retain talent and fuel sustainable growth. If you're scaling a business, refining your people strategy, or simply curious about how rewards impact culture, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Win or Learn: An Entrepreneurial Mindset – with Spencer Gore What does it take to build an award-winning business, challenge the status quo, and stay relentlessly focused even through setbacks? In this powerful episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Spencer Gore, CEO of the European Medical Journal, serial founder, and fierce believer in values-first leadership. From selling toast out of a classroom window to leading a multimillion-pound business, Spencer shares the pivotal lessons behind his mindset: how being diagnosed with severe dyslexia later in life reshaped his perspective, why failure is essential, and how he built a high-performing culture by hiring for values, not just skills. This is a conversation about resilience, thinking differently, and playing the long game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, host Alex Deakin-Mackay sits down with Sarah Jane Larkin, Director General of the Irish Venture Capital Association, to explore Ireland’s evolving investment ecosystem. From the surge in private equity and venture capital to the rise of dual-use tech in defence and MedTech innovation, Sarah Jane unpacks the forces shaping the funding landscape. She discusses the resilience of Irish indigenous businesses, the challenges startups face in uncertain markets, and why ESG and diversity aren't just values but investment imperatives. An insightful conversation packed with future-focused ideas for investors, founders, and anyone passionate about economic growth in Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beyond Breakeven, podcast host and Xeinadin's Marketing Director Alex Deakin-Mckay sits down with Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in Football and one of the Daily Telegraph’s 50 Most Influential Women in Sport.  From working her way up at a Manchester charity to being handpicked by Gary Neville, Yvonne shares her inspiring journey through the sports industry, her leap into entrepreneurship, and what it means to drive real change in football leadership.  The episode explores how Women in Football is helping to dismantle gender barriers, build inclusive communities, and shape the future of the game, both on and off the pitch. This is a bold and hopeful conversation about purpose, allyship, and progress that transcends sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of Beyond Breakeven, podcast host and Xeinadin’s Marketing Director, Alex Deakin Mackay sits down with Tannah Matus, CFO of Secret Food Tours, a global experiential brand operating in over 80 cities. Tannah reveals the gritty realities and insights behind scaling a start-up, from navigating private equity deals and post-COVID resilience to building world-class tech infrastructure from scratch. Expect a mix of personal anecdotes, sensible advice, and a dash of humour (including how his wife’s scepticism helped seal the job), all while Tannah uncovers what it really takes to grow a business beyond break even…and why having fun along the way might be the ultimate secret ingredient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our debut episode, "Growth in a Volatile World," we bring together our CEO Derry Crowley, CCO Tim Halford, and Marketing Director and series host Alex Deakin-Mckay to explore how businesses can navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and unlock new opportunities. We talked about purpose, setting goals and chasing growth, the importance of taking some time for yourself to unwind, adaptability and staying innovative and so much more. This is just the beginning—our podcast will feature leaders, game-changers, and innovators from all industries, sharing fresh perspectives on success and growth. Connect with Xeinadin here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not another business podcast.   Beyond Breakeven is where inspiring leaders drop the glossy script and share what it really takes to grow — in business and in life.  Unfiltered insights. Brought to you by Xeinadin, your leading provider of accountancy services and business advice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices