The Bedford Business Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Kendall & Georgia Testa
The Bedford Business Podcast is chatting through all things business in the Bedfordshire area, from adapting in COVID-19 Lockdown to the who what and why of the businesses local to you. Each show features a new guest business from the Bedford area. Interested in taking part? Get in touch!
This week we're chatting about coming back from setbacks in Business - Covid and pre-Covid, what we've done, what we've learned and of course sharing with our friends.. you guys our listeners!
Weds 8PM, Facebook - Bedford Business Podcast - See you there!
S2E4 - How do you deal with a bad social media review?
This week we cover questions asked by live viewers from the previous week which were how do you deal with a bad social media review, at what point did we decide to start our businesses and do we run paid social media adverts?
Don’t forget to tune in LIVE to Facebook every Wednesday evening with Georgia, James & Dan for Live Q&A and each weeks episode.
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This week we talk hot topic mental health joined by Dan Moore. It's a long one but worth a listen!
The Bedford Business Podcast is back!
This time we're now live on Facebook, don't forget to join us live online every Wednesday at 8PM live on Facebook!
Guess who's back, back again?
We're back on the air waves - What on earth happened to us and why did the content stop? Whats happening and why, the COVID latest and we want to hear from you!
This is the first of our “kindness series” here at BBP we want to ensure we are supporting you in every way we can. May is “skin cancer awareness month” and here James interviews Georgia and guest Anna on thier experiences with skin cancer very recently, listen to how their stories can help to raise awareness, what signs to look for and a really moving story from two individuals.
This episode Georgia and James feature Ross Welch, Founder of Perspective Studios a full-service video & content production agency based in Bedford.
Ross tells us his story of how he went from pursuing his ambitions as a Pro Skier to becoming the founder of Perspective Studios.
We talk through running of a business, challenges faced and why video should be at the forefront of your marketing thoughts now and in the future.
An amazing episode packed full of great golden nuggets and some great, honest chat.
This episode Georgia and James feature Dan Davies, One half of Two-D Photography a photography and videography business specialising in Weddings.
Dan tells us his story of how he fell into Photography, from travelling and working in New Zealand, becoming an Estate Agent for 2 weeks to finally fulfilling his creative potential in photography/videography.
We talk through running of a business, challenges faced and of course.. it's not another episode if food isn't mentioned! (Honourable mention to Gyros in Greece!) A great, honest episode!
This episode Georgia and James feature Nadia Luongo, Owner of The Vardo - a niché Vegan Cafe situated in the Castle Quarter.
Nadia tells us her story of leaving her day job of working with children with special needs to following her dream of owning her own Vegan Cafe. She talks through challenges she's faced, why she chose to do what she does and even explains the origins of 'Vardo'.
The bonus question everyone loves to talk about had a common theme - Champion Bedfords Indie Businesses!
This episode Georgia and James feature Amanda of Saramanda1 a local hair and beauty business that Amanda affectionately describes as more than just a salon... it's an extension of her home Living Room.
A very open and honest episode which hit us both right in the feels.
Amanda talks us through taking a leap of faith from protecting the public for 15 years to starting her very own hair and beauty business, her health battles and why the time to reflect in the current climate could just have been one of the best things to ever happen to her.
Warning - Episode may hit you in the feels!
This episode James and Georgia feature Michaella, a queen of social media banter… oh and she makes amazing brownies that people just can’t get enough of.
Michaella shares her hilariously honest journey through business, from what she did for work before, random office bake offs … to the amazing success her business is today.
We cover her next step and future plans in business and even discuss poo brownies ????.
This episode James and Georgia feature Dan from DJ Moore Lofts, a highly skilled and very successful loft conversion business owner.
Dan shares his very honest journey through business, including leaving school with 3 GCSEs and battling with dyslexia. On the business side of things he gives his top tips on how a loft conversion adds value (money + quality of life) to your home, how much it costs and a real insight into his beliefs around what he believes to be successful business advice.
Dan speaks honestly about the highs and lows of starting and continuing to run a business. Since lock down Dan has even ventured into Tik Tok, so maybe just maybe this is the episode you’ve all been waiting for!
This episode Georgia and James delve deeper into what being a business owner in the current climate, how they are adapting and what they have done so far to keep spirits high and their own business running.
Some tips you may find useful in the current climate.
This episode Georgia & James feature Karlito - The Comms Specialist. A unique communications consultancy business focussed on helping bring Bedford business communications into the 21st century. We talk to Karlito about what he thinks businesses could be doing in this current climate, benefits of going digital including working from home and get to know more about him and his business.
This Episode with Georgia and James is a family affair - featuring Tony & Guy Moliterno of Mayfair Financial Services, dropping some real knowledge bombs (and mic drops!) They give lots of information about what we can all do right now if you're worrying about mortgages finance and stability - find out their top tips, suggestions and hear the real voice behind their family run business and involvement within the community.
This episode Georgia & James feature Ken Parsons of Sports Massage Bedford.
In this episode we get to hear all from Ken about how Sports Massage Bedford was formed, the challenges he's faced in business and how things are in the current pandemic climate.
Affectionately known to many as 'Devil Thumbs' Ken also talks us through the amazing amount of Charity work he undertakes and tells us the story of one of his amazing clients who he helped change her life!
As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show!
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This episode Georgia & James feature Alex Falcon Huerta from Soaring Falcon Accountancy.
We chat through 21st century accountancy and all of the work Alex and her team do to help businesses not just in the UK but overseas too.
Alex offers her advice and explains how they are currently supporting their new and existing clients with schemes, grants and finances throughout this challenging time.
As always thank you for listening and if you would like to feature please get in touch with us!
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This Episode, Georgia & James feature Simone Licciardi of Tre Fratelli.
A local, indepedent family run business situated in the heart of Kempston Rural, one of Bedford’s go to Venues for bottomless brunch, events, catering and of course who could forget the Gin Festival!
We chat to Simone about how he and his family are coping in the pandemic and what changes they have had to make. We also hear about some new innovative ideas they are bringing to the people of Bedfordshire and shares some of the heartwarming gestures his customers have made.
Thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch!
This Episode, Georgia & James feature Zak Resinato of Jagged Edge Barbers.
In this episode we get to hear all from Zak about how Jagged Edge was formed, the challenges he's faced and how things are in the current pandemic climate. Zak gives a really honest account of his struggles and amazing successes he's had in business - definitely not to be missed!
As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show!
This Episode, Georgia & James feature Shannon Johnson of Atelier Hairdressing in Kempston.
In this episode we get to hear all from Shannon about how Atelier Hairdressing was formed, the challenges faced and how things are in the current pandemic climate. Warning Truth Bombs may be dropped in this episode!!
As always, thank you for listening and if you'd like to feature please do get in touch, we'd love to have you on the show! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Georgia interviews James Kendall of James Kendall Estate Agents, your local estate agency, on all things business, the property situation we are currently facing and how he has got to where he sees his business today.
Listen to the story of his 9 year business development and hear how James hopes Bedford will come out the other side!
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Welcome to the first episode of Bedford business podcast with hosts Georgia Testa and James Kendall, both local business owners wanting to add value to you in this difficult time. Bringing you interviews with other businesses and finding out things you may not know about the town we live in, the coffee shops, restaurants, services and places we visit and make Bedford so great.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Welcome to the second episode of Bedford business podcast with hosts Georgia Testa and James Kendall, both local business owners wanting to add value to you in this difficult time. Bringing you interviews with other small businesses and finding out things you may not know about the town we live in, the coffee shops, restaurants, services and places we visit and make Bedford so great.
James interviews Georgia who is the founder of studio 281 a boutique fitness studio in Bedford offering fitness classes and a community element to exercise that makes them stand out from the overcrowded industry, James asks some interesting questions to find out a little more about her journey so far, the ups and downs of running Studio 281.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm