🎙️ Going with the Flow.. | Liam the Sign Guy on Viral Growth & Cleanfluencing 🌟In this episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Liam the Sign Guy, a rising star known for his rapid social media growth and authentic presence as a cleanfluencer. From DIY signage to deep dives into personal branding, Liam opens up about his unexpected journey through the digital world, what it takes to build a loyal following, and how staying true to himself has been key.🧽 Discover how Liam embraced "going with the flow" to turn content creation into a career📈 Insights into building a personal brand on platforms like TikTok and Instagram🧠 What it really means to be a "cleanfluencer" in today's attention economyWhether you're an aspiring content creator or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode delivers real talk and inspiration in true GraftCast style.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered stories from real entrepreneurs.#GraftCast #LiamTheSignGuy #Cleanfluencer #Entrepreneurship #SocialMediaGrowth #AuthenticBranding
🎙️ From BBC to Reboxed: Nishil Solanki on Reinvention, Startups & Scaling with Soul | GraftCastIn this episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Nishil Solanki, the dynamic force behind brand and operations at Reboxed, a company on a mission to rehome 100 million devices by 2030. Nish shares his incredible journey from producing content at the BBC and ITV to taking the leap into startup life, helping shape one of the UK’s most innovative recommerce brands.We dive into:🔥 His early career and creative roots in media🚀 How he transitioned into tech and startups💡 Building a brand that balances purpose with performance📦 The operations engine behind reboxed’s growth🧠 Mindset shifts, team culture, and thinking about the exitThis episode is packed with real talk on entrepreneurship, reinvention, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.—🟦 Follow Nishil:LinkedIn: https://theorg.com/org/reboxed/org-chart/nishil-solanki🎧 Listen & Subscribe to GraftCast:Spotify | Apple | YouTube📲 Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter for episode drops and behind-the-scenes.#GraftCast #NishilSolanki #StartupStories #Entrepreneurship #Reboxed #BusinessPodcast #FounderJourney
🎙️ Welcome to GraftCast! In this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Renata Fernandes – Brazilian-born creative force and Art Director at Silverstone Circuit & Escapade Silverstone, Founder of Sleeping with Art, and Five Star Trilogy.Often dubbed “The Voice of Art in Motorsport,” Renata has redefined how creativity and motorsport coexist. We explore her professional journey, the challenges and triumphs of being a female leader in a male-dominated industry, and how she’s built a career that fuses speed, passion, and artistic vision.🔍 In this episode:Renata’s early influences and path from Brazil to global motorsport stagesThe founding stories of her creative venturesArt’s evolving role in motorsportLeadership, gender dynamics, and breaking barriersBuilding legacy through creativity and innovation✨ Whether you’re into business, leadership, creativity, or motorsport—this conversation is packed with inspiration and real-world insights.👇 Subscribe for more real stories, real business:📌 Spotify | | YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @GraftCast#GraftCast #RenataFernandes #MotorsportArt #Silverstone #Entrepreneurship #WomenInMotorsport #CreativeLeadership #SleepingWithArt
Episode Title: Building Futures – Simon Wray on Engineering, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Simon Wray — a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans engineering consultancy, property development, and cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. From his early days as a Subject Matter Expert at Network Rail to founding SWC Engineering and SPI Renewables, Simon shares how he turned technical expertise into global business success.
We talk about the lessons he's learned leading multi-disciplinary teams across continents, the future of digital innovation in construction, and what it really takes to build sustainable businesses. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Simon’s story is packed with raw insights and actionable wisdom.
Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about ambition, innovation, and the grit behind the graft.
'For People & for Planet' In the second episode of GraftCast Start and Scale, hosted by Hugo Austin, we chat to Charlie Harris who, after travelling the world has started his own sustainability consultancy business, Green Pillar. This is our first chat with Charlie, and just like our other guest, we hope to catch-up with him later down the line. We talk early entrepreneurial life, sustainability in business, B Corp Certifications and Charlie's goals moving forward.
In this episode, we sit down with Will Thomas, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Proximity Recruitment, a thriving marketing recruitment agency with offices in both the UK and the US. With over seven years of experience running his own business and nearly a decade learning the ropes in the industry, Will shares his journey from the early days of his career to expanding his brand across the Atlantic. Beyond recruitment, Will also manages and develops exclusive holiday let properties in Norfolk and The Cotswolds. Join us as we explore his insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the art of balancing multiple business ventures.
In this episode, we sit down with Andy Axtell, a successful entrepreneur and franchise owner who has mastered the art of web development. Andy opens up about his journey from the traditional 9-5 grind to owning his own franchise, sharing the challenges and rewards of this transition. As a serial networker, Andy dives into the importance of building strong connections in the business world and how these relationships have fuelled his success. Influenced by his family's entrepreneurial spirit, Andy reveals the driving forces behind his business decisions and offers valuable insights into what it takes to thrive as a franchisee. Whether you're considering owning a franchise or simply want to learn from a seasoned businessman, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Don't miss it!
Join us on our first episode of our new series GraftCast Start & Scale, where we meet entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey's and grow with them by checking back in further down the line. In this episode, Jack Hales talks about how he left his job as a Fireman to pursue his video making passion behind the camera with his own business, OSS Media...
In the debut episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Jerry Taylor, whose promising rugby career was abruptly ended by a devastating leg injury. Undeterred, Jerry pivoted from the sports world to the business arena, where he has since flourished as an entrepreneur. Join us as Jerry shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his insights into the world of business and entrepreneurship. Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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On GraftCast, hosted by Hugo Austin, we delve into the minds of some the the biggest names in business.
This week we spoke to Jerry Taylor about his transition from professional sport to the business world and now entrepreneurship.