Super excited to have the incredible Ben Amanna, Founder & CEO of multi-million pound clothing brand, BoxRaw as our guest this week! From first being exposed to boxing at the age of 12 to aspiring to be the voice of the boxing community, Ben’s journey is so inspiring. We talk all things boxing, entrepreneurship and business ventures so get ready to take notes!
Being a business man from a young age Ben reveals how he went from selling sweets in the playground to where he is today. Despite building successful businesses before, Ben shares how he missed the purpose behind them, so decided to channel his passion for boxing into profit… leading to BoxRaw! Ben’s love for boxing is moving, he shares how the sport is often misunderstood when it’s really an expression of mindfulness, discipline and love. In essence, Ben wants to be the reason the world got into boxing and we are SOLD!
Also in this episode, Ben gives some great advice on how to build a community before launching your business. There are so many tips for those looking to build a brand, and an overall great listen, especially for those with interests in the boxing industry!
Topics Covered:
- Boxing
- Using social media to build a community
- Expanding internationally
- Collaborating
- Authenticity
- Leadership, creating a culture
- Charity work
- Personal branding and entrepreneur culture
- Family
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
www.trupowell.com
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
https://twitter.com/Tru_Powell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393986921665174/
Absolutely thrilled to have the one and only David ‘Sideman’ Whitely as our final guest of the season. What a way to end an incredible first season! If you don’t know Sideman, he has so many different talents; from being a comedic mastermind, TV Personality, and also a vocal social activist.
Sideman’s journey is inspiring- he shares all about growing up in Jamaica before moving to the UK around the age of 10. Initially starting out in the music industry, Sideman saw a backdoor into the comedy business through having an online presence and getting those all important views. Great tips for aspiring creatives!
This episode is packed with insights into how to beat the social media algorithms and grow your platform. Sideman’s success is a great example of how collaboration can skyrocket your following and reach and he shares so many tips that you can implement! We get an exclusive look at how Sideman makes his money and the strategic moves he makes to ensure success. We also discuss how Sideman speaks up about things that matter, including racism, sexism and Black Lives Matter.
Topics Covered:
- Getting into comedy
- Social media algorithms
- Adapting to different platforms
- Collaboration and growing an audience
- Making money in the entertainment industry
- Dealing with trolls
- Mindset
- Activism
- Family
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
www.trupowell.com
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
https://twitter.com/Tru_Powell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393986921665174/
This week we have the business expert herself as well as a personal Friend of mine, Daniella Genas! I have known Daniella for many years; from being her manager, to coming full circle and Daniella becoming my business coach and counsel. Daniella aka ’She’s the Boss’ is a Business Consultant helping businesses grow up to 75%! This episode is full of fantastic tips and practical advice about the procedures that you can implement to make your business run more smoothly. We reflect on working together, with Daniella helping me build a brand that I still use to this day! As a thank you to all of our dedicated listeners, we're offering a chance to get an exclusive look at this brand document- go over to @ceukclub on Instagram and follow the steps to enter!
In this episode, we cover all aspects of Daniella’s impressive career, and the plethora of valuable lessons picked up along the way, it’s not been an easy ride! We delve right into the systems and processes that can accelerate your success, including the value in visualisation techniques to assist with goal setting. Diving into the logistics of business, Daniella highlights the importance of building a business that isn't reliant on you so you can take that long holiday to the Maldives without worrying! Most importantly, we finally get to know more about Miracle May...
There’s just so many gems you can implement in your own business. An absolute must listen for entrepreneurs hoping to expand their business!
Topics Covered:
- Outsourcing
- Business growth
- Strategies and templates
- Training staff
- Target market
- Investment readiness
- Bounce back ability
- Accountability
- Family
In the week we charted in the Apple Podcast Entrepreneurship Top 10, we also had the legendary fitness masterminds Swench Gang on the podcast! If you don't know them already, Swench Gang includes the amazing Scott, Theo and Troy. This weeks guests are known for their huge social media following, as well as their many business ventures ranging from personal training to kennels… They really do have expertise in everything!
Starting with how Swench Gang was created, to where they are today, we discuss it all. In this episode, we explore how the group transformed their following into actual fans by displaying authenticity and essentially having fun. Swench Gang also share the keys to their phenomenal success in this episode, including establishing their brand online, and taking a personal approach to training. Scott, Theo and Troy reflect on their personal experiences in bodybuilding, including struggling with body dysmorphia and the importance of open conversations about mental health.
This is not an episode to be missed, especially for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to establish their brands!
Topics covered:
- Brand awareness
- Building a community
- Social media and authenticity online
- Personal training
- Bodybuilding
- Fitness industry
- Work/life balance
- Body dysmorphia and mental health
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
www.trupowell.com
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
https://twitter.com/Tru_Powell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393986921665174/
This week we are joined by the ever inspiring, Kameese Davis, Founder of Award Winning company, Nylah’s Naturals. You may recognise Kameese from her amazing appearance on Dragon’s Den and securing investment from dragon, Sara Davies.
This episode covers all bases, from childhood, to being a mum in business and to disrupting the textured haircare market by providing products that are ingredient conscious. Kameese shares the touching inspiration behind her business idea- how she wanted products suitable for her daughter’s sensitive skin which enhanced her beautiful curls. Nylah’s Naturals was birthed!
It’s not all been smooth sailing as Kameese reveals the difficulties of being a woman of colour in business. She shares how many times she was told no before going on Dragon’s Den and securing investment from business giant Sara Davies!
We get a glimpse into what we’ve all been wondering… what is it really like to pitch to some of the most renowned entrepreneurs in the country?! This episode is a must listen for entrepreneurs especially those looking to access finance.
Topics Covered:
- Securing investment and investment readiness
- Pitching
- Hair & Beauty
- Experience of being a woman of colour in business
- Dragon’s Den
- Mentorship
- Juggling motherhood with being an entrepreneur
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
Get your pen and paper ready as this week we have some serious gems on offer. We are joined by Event Planner, Host and Music Connoisseur DJ Day Day who shares insights on how he turned his DJ passion into a career. This episode includes so many useful practical tips you can implement in your lives today! We take it right back to DJ Day Day’s first introduction to the DJ'ing world where he took inspiration from his older cousin which ignited his love for bringing people joy through music. We also reflect on him working full time as he prepared to take the leap to pursue his passion. A must listen for aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to take that all important leap from employment to self-employment.
DJ Day Day also highlights the power of writing things down and taking small steps that leads to bigger goals. Additionally, we discuss personal branding and reflects on lockdown and being adaptable to various circumstances.
Topics Covered:
- Monetising your passion
- Transforming your side-hustle into a career
- Planning ahead
- Personal development
- Routine
- Acting on opportunities
- Personal branding
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
I am super excited to be joined by the ‘superstar’, singer, songwriter & TV Presenter Jamelia in this weeks episode! Jamelia dives into all things from being discovered at just 15 years old, to motherhood and life in the entertainment industry. Jamelia rocketed into worldwide stardom in the late 90’s, collaborating with stars like Beenie Man along the way. Growing up in the inner-city of Birmingham Jamelia defied all odds and became one of the UK’s most prominent popstars. In this episode, Jamelia gives a much needed insight into the financial side of the business. With huge hits such as ‘Thank You’, ‘Superstar’, and ‘Money’, we get into the logistics of royalties… why are they so important?! Well, writing your own music can provide an income for many years to come- fantastic tips for any aspiring musicians! On top of that, we touch on opportunities, both being presented and being able to jump at right time. Jamelia also discusses how she uses her following to actively take a stand on matters such as racism in the entertainment industry and media. This episode is a must listen for creatives everywhere, especially with interests in music and the arts!
Hailing from Birmingham, multi-award-winning Jamelia embarked on her career as a singer- songwriter at the tender age of 15. With 7 top 10 singles, a Double Platinum album and 2 Gold in the UK alone, Jamelia went on to enjoy international success topping the charts in Australia, Thailand, Spain and Italy. Jamelia has toured the world with artists such as Usher, Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake to name a few.
After 10 years in the music industry, Jamelia decided to try her hand at Television, which saw her again achieving great success as a panellist, documentary author, presenter and talent show judge.
Jamelia’s modelling has seen her grace the covers of Elle, Cosmopolitan and Harpers Bazaar also fronting campaigns for Pretty Polly, Toni & Guy, Reebok and Boux Avenue. As an actress, Jamelia has had starring roles in both TV and Cinema alongside accomplished talents such as Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones and Daniel Mays.
Jamelia’s writing has been published in The Guardian, The Independent, and The Huffington Post, she enjoys using her expansive career & life experience to empower, ignite and inspire women and girls.
With all of these accolades, you’d think Jamelia would find it difficult to choose a favourite role, but these are the ones she describes as her most important, Being a wife to her Husband of 4 Years, and “Mummy” to her 3 gorgeous Daughters Téja (20), Tiani (15), True (3) and adorable Son, Rio (11).
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Royalties
- Ceasing Opportunities
- Financial Literacy
- Motherhood
- Activism
- Generational Wealth
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
In this episode, we are joined by the amazing TikTok sensation and actor, Luke Vernon. Luke reveals his top secrets on how he built a TikTok following of 1.4 million as well as how he found himself working with superstars like Tinie Tempah! We take a dive into the logistics of TikTok and the reality of collaborating with big brands such as Disney+. Also in this episode, we see the person behind the jokes and skits, with Luke reflecting on his mental health and delving into his grief from losing his Mom and brother.
This episode provides some real insight into how to grow an audience on Social Media and what it’s really like to go viral… A must listen for creatives looking to expand their online presence!
Luke Vernon is a famous TikTok star with 1.4 million followers, known for his energetic personality and comedic genius. His content usually centres on humour but he has also done brand deals with big names such as Burger King and Disney+, all thanks to his unique creativity.
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
https://twitter.com/Tru_Powell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393986921665174/
Official Sponsor: Route Thirty Six
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For this episode award winning entrepreneur and mindset coach Cordell Jeffers joins us to talk about his journey and how billionaire business mogul Richard Branson wrote him a handwritten letter and also reflects on his career to-date and why it’s important to have the right mindset. Cordell provides a whistle stop tour in how we can transform our mindset through giving practical hints and tips. Cordell also provides an insight into how he partnered with Linda Plant, one of Lord Alan Sugars trusted business advisors for his next business venture.
Cordell Jeffers is an award-winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker and mindset coach from Birmingham. He has worked with over ten thousand students, helping them reprogram their minds for success. In his career so far he has worked with major corporations such as the Princes Trust, BBC, HP, KPMG, SHUCH and many more. He has also has been featured on national media platforms where he has gained praised by his peers and most notably Lionel Richie and Sir Richard Branson. His first venture as a young teenager was buying and selling electronics online and it became very profitable. Since then he has progressed beyond all expectations and is now the founder and CEO of two growing organisations. Cordell’s mission is to impact and inspire as many people on the planet as possible through his message and newly found business academy.
Topics Covered:
- Goal Setting
- Affirmations
- Reticular Activated System
- Visualisation
- Reprogramming Mindset
- Networking
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
Today we are joined by the incredible Aaron Branch from Social Agendas. Aaron talks about his journey and how he started and grew a seven figure business. Aaron also reflects on his leadership skills and the power of being present so staff can see you being active, leading from the front.
This is a must listen if you want to boost your SEO, understand content marketing, grow audience figures and develop a brand presence.
Social Agendas create, build and implement dynamic marketing campaigns that help businesses achieve its objectives.
This episode also features a major free giveaway… Listen to find out what the giveaway is and how you can apply for it!!
Topics Covered:
- Cash Flow
- Generate Demand
- Sales & Marketing Systems
- HR & Legal
- Importance of In-house Team Members
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
www.trupowell.com
https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/
https://twitter.com/tru_powell
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393986921665174/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/truchio-powell-a1ab7833/
We are joined by Sean Costley, one of the Co-Founders of Route 36. This episode is important because the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast would not have happened without Route 36. Route 36 are the official sponsors of the podcast and looks after the entire production needs looking after sound and visual as well as the editing and mastering. They have the most amazing podcast space!!!
Route 36 is a super talented and driven team of creative and marketing obsessives
Made up of a full service creative agency (content creation, social media management - paid ads, pod and cod cast services - they do it all in house and mar tech (marketing technology) specialists - creators of the “Rule” platform that’s being used by over 20,000 retail outlets across Europe.
If you’re a start up or considering startup – Route 36 also do a package that gives you a website, Social content, podcast, video content - as in everything you need to get going - all in one place!
If you’re a marketeer and you spend a lot of time producing spreadsheets and merging data then give these guys a call they can automate these tasks saving you time and money - they’re literally changing the rules in this space!
Topics Covered:
- Collaboration
- Start up risk assessment
- Team work
- Transferrable skills
- Scoping opportunities
- Budgeting
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Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
WWW.TRUPOWELL.COM
Ben Francis, founder of Gymshark, billion dollar brand joins the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast as the first ever guest. This episode really excited me because Ben is an incredible entrepreneur, leader and all round good person. He has inspired millions of people around the world and built a world class brand right here on Birmingham, (UK) soil. Ben talks on everything from growing up, other businesses tried and tested, leadership, company culture, teamwork, building a brand and more. This was such an enjoyable episode to do and one that I am sure will bring a lot of value to many people.
Ben founded Gymshark, an apparel gym wear brand in his bedroom at 19 years old. Fast forward eight years, it’s a multi-billion dollar company, 700 staff around the world, fastest growing company in the UK and the fastest growing in the history of the West Midlands.
Topics covered:
- Importance of having a stable lifestyle
- Risk taking
- Leadership
- Building an aspirational brand
- Benefits of having a transparent culture
- Building a team
- Innovative marketing
- Importance of philanthropy work
Podcast Partners: Route 36
Host Details:
Tru Powell is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
WWW.TRUPOWELL.COM
On Friday 4th June 2021 I launched my very own podcast supporting entrepreneurs in the creative industries. After many years of procrastination I decided to silence my fears and push forward with it.
This episode will give you a snap shot as to how the podcast will be ran and the types of guest we are to expect. It will also provide you with some background information on me, Tru Powell, my journey to date and all my passions. I want the podcast to be super informal packed with value.
I would like to thank Aston Performing Arts Academy for producing the theme tune for the podcast – I absolutely love it. Credit to Reuben Watts for the music production and Bianca Browne for the writing and vocal arranging.
I will also like to thank Route 36 for partnering up on this project and being the official sponsor. Please check them out for all your digital/marketing needs especially if you yourself are wanting to launch your podcast.
Host Details:
Tru is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur, personal brand coach and publicity expert. Tru has over 15 years in enterprise, the arts and events, and is very passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to get visible and build their personal brands.
Tru is passionate about building the creative entrepreneur community and is therefore the Founder of the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast, Clubhouse Club which has reached 20,000 members and Facebook group where entrepreneurs can share and network with like minded people.
This is the advert for the Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast!!! The Podcast will launch June 4th 2021