Episode contains swearing

Pip Bradley got the idea for her business whilst eating at a local pub. With no chilli sauce to add to her meal, Pip wrote up a list of ingredients on the back of a beer mat for her ideal hot sauce. Pip now makes and sells a range of hot sauces, creating not just a succcessful microbusiness but a lifestyle as well.

Pip's story is one of a true creative, using her natural talents and instincts to create her products and grow her brand organically. She runs 'Pip's Hot Sauce' with her partner in life and work, Matt. Their working relationship is a brilliant example of the power of partnership and how important it is to have someone you trust who encourages you to go for it.

'We're doing something that's very much a creative endeavour... and that's how I like it.'

Pip is an active member of a creative community in Birmingham whose support and collaboration have helped her find new directions for the brand. She has also created opportunities for other independent makers to reach customers by setting up Kings Heath Artisan Market in Birmingham.

Pip encourages us to 'just get on with' whatever we want to do, and by the end of this episode you will be sketching out your own ideas for that business you've always wanted to run. Her advice for those thinking about setting up on their own: 'Either shut up or do it.'

Episode length: 55 minutes

Further reading and other resources

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If you enjoyed this episode then listen to Episode 4, Stand-up comedy, where Rachel Parkin talks about how she has set up a comedy night in Birmingham, and Episode 35 where Sarah Parkin (yes, they are sisters) tells us about her different approach to work - are they side hustles or is this a portfolio career?

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