Welcome to the latest episode of The Startup Game, where we have honest conversations about running a business – the incredible highs and the terrifying lows and how it takes hearing the stories from another business owner to understand why on earth we do it to ourselves.
Sometimes things just work out and today’s episode is justthat, when through random selection of founders, I chatted with Janine Coombes, a brilliant coach who is finishing up a book based on her methodology and Kaye Freeman, who runs an agency that supports and promotes speakers and – you’ve guessed it – writers.
Writing a book is seen as one of the steps to take to getvisibility for you and your business but it is not as easy as sitting down in front of the screen with a big mug of coffee – there is a lot more to it being effective. We had a great conversation about the process, the way to stay motivated and the essence of why writing your thoughts down matters so much. Let me know if it helps you can the writing bug
Just before we head into the conversation I just wanted toput a shout out to founders everywhere listening in – I want you to come and join the conversation! I’m looking to bring as many new and seasoned founders onto the show, to give you a voice but most importantly, to help listeners hear the reality of running your own business and to feel less like they are theonly one going through it. If you want to come on or you have any questions, please reach out to us on Instagram @thestartupgamepodcast and we can get it sorted. Come and join us.
Now onto the episode.
Guests:
Kaye Freeman, Andromeda Talent
Andromeda Talent was founded by Kaye Freeman when she saw a gap in the Speakers and Personal Appearances market for a more bespoke, personal approach to sourcing, suggesting and booking Talent, one that grew out of her Talent Management background. Andromeda Talent works with, books and manages Speakers, Performers,Presenters and Experts for all kinds of Events including but not limited to Conferences, Seminars, Awards Ceremonies and Comic Cons but also works across Radio, Television and other media. Kaye holds a MA from Royal Holloway, University of London and a BA (Hons) from UCN.She has spent over 17 years working in Talent Management and the Creative Industries, including The Artists Partnership and Ken McReddie Ltd. the agency home to talent such as Idris Elba, Emily Blunt, Aneurin Barnard, Joseph Fiennes, Anna Friel, Sue Johnston and David Suchet. She has worked across Film, TV & Theatre Talent, Commercials, Voiceover and Radio Departments, as well of course as Speakers and Personal Appearances. Alongside this she oversaw the re-brandingof TAP from the original KMA and set up one of the original ‘ethical’ Internships in London Talent agencies.
Website: https://andromedatalent.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andromedatalent
Instagram: www.instagram.com/andromedatalent
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/agentkayeandromeda
Janine Coombes, Marketing Coach
Janine Coombes is a marketing coach and an offer positioning expert for coach-shaped-people. She’s worked with big brands like EE, Orange and Europcar. She has a business degree, a post-graduate marketing diploma (CIMDip) and regularly speaks on stages like Atomicon, You Are The Media and MarketEd.Live.
She now offers marketing consultancy/ coaching for coachesand mentors
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecoombes/