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The Fun Side Of Business

RSZ Accountancy

20 episodes

21 hours ago

Send us a text What started as a late-night chat at a petrol station turned into So Solid Crew: the underground sound that took UK garage from pirate radio to number one. DJ Syndicate takes us behind the decks and into the chaos - how a group of friends built a movement that shaped UK music From BBC 1Xtra to Glastonbury’s muddy magic, we follow DJ Syndicate's journey. Expect stories of broken tapes, proud mums, near misses, and full-circle moments with legends from Tinie Tempah to Ghostface K...

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Send us a text What started as a late-night chat at a petrol station turned into So Solid Crew: the underground sound that took UK garage from pirate radio to number one. DJ Syndicate takes us behind the decks and into the chaos - how a group of friends built a movement that shaped UK music From BBC 1Xtra to Glastonbury’s muddy magic, we follow DJ Syndicate's journey. Expect stories of broken tapes, proud mums, near misses, and full-circle moments with legends from Tinie Tempah to Ghostface K...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/20)

The Fun Side Of Business

He Said “We’ll Be Number One” And Then It Happened

Send us a text What started as a late-night chat at a petrol station turned into So Solid Crew: the underground sound that took UK garage from pirate radio to number one. DJ Syndicate takes us behind the decks and into the chaos - how a group of friends built a movement that shaped UK music From BBC 1Xtra to Glastonbury’s muddy magic, we follow DJ Syndicate's journey. Expect stories of broken tapes, proud mums, near misses, and full-circle moments with legends from Tinie Tempah to Ghostface K...

21 hours ago

49 minutes

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Rolling Out the Red Carpet

Send us a text Few people can turn carpet chat into great storytelling — but Daryl Smith, the Prince of Flooring, does it effortlessly. We chat about his winding career path: jewellery diplomas, retail chaos, a decade in self-storage — and how it all led back to the family carpet business his dad started in ’84. Daryl drops real-world flooring wisdom: why the right choice starts at your front door, not in a showroom; when to pick wool vs. synthetic; why underlay matters more than you th...

1 week ago

39 minutes

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How a Soldier Became a Funeral Director

Send us a text Sometimes life takes the long way home — and that’s exactly what happened with David Button. From soldiering in Belfast to driving buses around Ipswich, and now running his own funeral service, David’s story is about finding purpose in unexpected places. We talk about how army discipline turned into everyday resilience, how loss and depression shaped his empathy, and what it really takes to show up for families on their hardest days. From coroner callouts to late-night callouts...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

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Audits, Asia, and Adventure: Tori’s Wild Career Ride

Send us a text What happens when an Ipswich school kid with shaky careers advice follows curiosity instead of a script? Tori Burn’s journey bounces from local audits to teaching in Beijing, from Deloitte in Auckland to running a 14‑acre holiday park through power cuts, blocked pipes, and a global lockdown. Funny, honest, and full of lessons you can actually use. Back in the UK, Tori turns that chaos into ISO consulting that actually helps—cutting waste, speeding decisions, and unlocking tende...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

Small Wins, Big Impact: The Gary Way

Send us a text What if the best IT work is the stuff you don’t even notice—no drama, no heroics, just things quietly working the way they should? That’s Gary’s story. He went from fixing his school’s computers as a teenager to running AnyIT, a managed service provider built on reliability, compliance, and actual human support. We talk about the real day-to-day behind IT, why “have you tried turning it off and on again?” is secretly great advice, and how the cloud has raised the stakes when th...

4 weeks ago

31 minutes

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Rewriting a Career: Purpose, Money and Hope

Send us a text We sit down with Kathy Duffy—NHS physio turned entrepreneur—to unpack a bold career pivot built on ethics, real savings, and a lifestyle that actually fits. We explore tough questions about network marketing, the difference between hype and real value, and how she protects integrity by walking away when switching isn’t right. For Kathy, it’s the same core skill as physio: listen first, set fair expectations, and do what serves the person in front of you. This is a prac...

1 month ago

29 minutes

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Trust, Community, and Financial Planning

Send us a text What makes a financial advisor truly effective? Is it technical knowledge, product expertise, or something more fundamental? Colin Low, founder and Managing Director of Kings Fleet Financial Planning, reveals it's about striking the perfect balance between expertise and accessibility. The chat takes a fun twist when Colin shares his big aha! moment about client conversations. “I had too much knowledge and was overcomplicating things,” he admits. That’s when he figured out how ...

1 month ago

37 minutes

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From Waste to Wealth: Container Empire

Send us a text Jake Slinn’s journey proves you don’t need top grades to make it big in business. At just 26, he’s running JS Global Group, a company turning over £2.5 million – and it all started with only £400 in his pocket. Despite leaving school with just two GCSEs and dealing with dyslexia, Jake found his own way. As he puts it: “I can’t read or write, but I can sure count pound notes.” His business tackles a side of global trade most people never think about: what happens to shipping con...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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The Queen Made Me Late for Work

Send us a text From architecture dreams to graphic design reality, Chris Chenery's creative journey spans over 25 years of professional evolution. What began as a childhood fascination with drawing house plans transformed into a successful career Chris shares the bold move that launched his career – organizing a student exhibition in Covent Garden that caught the attention of a design agency who offered him a position. When his London partnership dissolved in 2017, Chris faced the cha...

1 month ago

34 minutes

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On All Fours: How George Built a Cleaning Company Without Cleaning Skills

Send us a text Discover the refreshingly honest and hilarious journey of George, who built a successful cleaning company despite having virtually no cleaning skills. From being the classroom clown whose reports consistently noted "so much potential if only he could pay attention," to finding himself on all fours with socks in hand trying to mop up a flooded luxury lodge while the client watched in horror – George's story proves that entrepreneurship often means embracing your limitations whil...

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

Beer, Pizza, and Financial Freedom

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when someone defies every expectation in their industry? Caroline Russell's journey from school-hating teenager to successful financial advisor before age 30 demolishes stereotypes and proves that success rarely follows a conventional path. The most powerful moment in Caroline's story comes after a crushing setback when an advisor told her to "go back to being admin support because you'll never make it as an advisor." What makes Caroline parti...

2 months ago

27 minutes

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When Accountants See Too Much

Send us a text Think accountancy is all numbers and spreadsheets? Think again. We pull back the curtain on what your accountant really sees when they examine your financial records – and it's far more revealing than you might imagine. Have you ever tried to claim a questionable expense on your taxes? We'd love to hear your stories – though we can't promise we'll approve them! Support the show

2 months ago

4 minutes

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The Curious Case of Barry Parker - From Prison Officer to Private Eye

Send us a text What does it really take to be a private investigator in the digital age? Barry Parker of De Sudor Investigations pulls back the curtain on this mysterious profession, sharing the fascinating twists and turns of his career path from footballer to prison officer to professional private eye! The evolution of private investigation work forms the heart of our conversation, as Barry explains how traditional matrimonial surveillance has largely disappeared in our smartphone era. "Wh...

2 months ago

35 minutes

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The Extra Slice: What Happens When Guests Leave

Send us a text Ever wondered what podcast hosts really think about their guests once the recording stops? That's exactly what we reveal in this peek behind the podcast curtain as we discuss our exclusive subscriber content, "The Extra Slice." For less than the price of a weekly coffee, subscribers don't just get extra content—they become part of our growing community. The podcast has evolved from casual recordings to a show where guests eagerly ask "When am I on?" Subscribe now to join...

2 months ago

5 minutes

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From Handshakes to Happy Homes

Send us a text James Gunther shares his remarkable journey from McDonald's floor manager to partner at Fenwright Estate Agency, demonstrating how commitment, resilience and genuine passion for helping clients can lead to professional success. • Left school at 16, opted for work experience over university debt without clear career direction • Initially rejected by Fenwright before being called back for a second interview months later • Transitioned from a world of mailing property details to ...

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

IT Apprentice To Award Finalist

Send us a text Craig Starling, Director at Ipswich Computer Solutions and finalist for Suffolk Director of the Year, shares his journey from IT apprentice to award-nominated business leader at just 29 years old. "We're IT people with personalities," Under his leadership, the company evolved from being "Suffolk's best kept secret" to having a prominent public profile, all while maintaining a direct approach to customer service. Perhaps most compelling is Craig's humility despite his rapid ri...

3 months ago

26 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

From Press Releases to Real Relationships

Send us a text "Failure only happens when you stop trying." This powerful belief has guided Helen throughout her remarkable journey from frustrated corporate employee to successful entrepreneur. On this episode of The Fun Side of Business, Helen reveals the crucial but often misunderstood distinction between PR and marketing. Her special talent lies in spotting the newsworthy aspects of businesses that owners themselves often overlook—finding the hidden gems that deserve media attention. He...

3 months ago

33 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

Life's Too Short for Bad Jobs

Send us a text What happens when a schoolboy who didn't like homework transforms into someone managing millions in client investments? James Roper's story is a refreshing reminder that career paths are rarely straightforward. Despite having a young family and the security of regular employment, James took the leap into financial advising. "I remember standing up at a networking breakfast announcing I'd started my own business and saying 'I'm shi**ing my pants,' That vulnerability resonates t...

3 months ago

43 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

Wayne's Journey from Retail to Platinum Success

Send us a text Wayne shares how he built Platinum Cleaning from zero while surviving on just £500 a month with a mortgage and family to support. His candid reflections reveal both the exhilarating and devastating moments of entrepreneurship. What makes this conversation special isn't just Wayne's remarkable rise from retail worker to business owner, but his refreshing honesty about what truly matters in business. Whether you're thinking about starting your own business, already in the...

3 months ago

27 minutes

The Fun Side Of Business

Fun Side of Business: Where Real People Share Raw Stories

Send us a text We're pulling back the curtain to reveal the authentic humans behind local businesses. The Fun Side of Business podcast emerged from our belief that "people buy from people." As hosts of networking events, we've witnessed countless fascinating stories hiding behind professional personas. These aren't formal interviews but relaxed conversations where guests share their journeys – complete with wrong turns, surprising revelations, and the raw emotions that shaped their paths to ...

3 months ago

8 minutes