On The Up Curve: Recent Episodes
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On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
In this episode of the show, your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears talk about planning and how it can help to avoid procrastination. When we procrastinate, we squander away our free time and put off important tasks, and when it is indeed too late, we panic and wish we got started earlier. Procrastination is a tough issue to handle, but if you listen to this episode, formulate a valid plan of action, you will have an excellent chance at overcoming or reducing your procrastination.
In this episode Gareth and Shane share:
- How procrastination affects productivity
- How to get yourself back in the game
- Diary management tips
- Maintaining your momentum
- How to become a great finisher
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
In this episode of the show, your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears welcome Tej Randeva, Chief Executive Officer of anythingforhire.com and addtocart.co.uk. Tej boasts a great capacity to form successful businesses in an array of sectors and industries, having perfected his corporate style over the years.
Tej headed projects in luxury transport, insurance, food, franchising, software and web development plus he has also become an investor himself, financing projects for other budding entrepreneurs.
In this episode Tej shares:
- How he started doing business
- His latest venture addtocart.co.uk which he launched in the midst of the pandemic
- Raising new generations of young entrepreneurs
- Importance of having the right employee for the job
- How Tej dealt with stress
- Tej’s purpose in life and business
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
Connect with Tej
https://twitter.com/TejRandeva
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejrandeva/
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears talk about some pain points as financial advisors. The sad truth is not all financial advisors have the best interests of their clients in mind, and some may be more concerned with their ego or income than your well-being. Financial advisors are not just insurance salespeople. A good financial advisor can add tons of value to your financial well-being and can enhance your quality of life.
In this episode Gareth and Shane share:
- Common client pain point when creating a financial plan
- Signs that you are working with a wrong advisor
- How to add value in your profession as advisor
- Best investment options available
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears welcome George Grant, Chief Executive, Co-Founder, Broadcaster/Publisher of Housing Technology with 20,000 highly engaged businesses and technology readers mostly in the United Kingdom.
Housing Technology is the leading technology information service for the UK housing sector and local governments. They have always believed in the fundamental importance of how the UK’s social housing providers use technology to improve their tenants’ lives. They believe that there is no housing crisis in the world today that cannot be solved using the right mix of technology and social action.
In this episode George shares:
- Importance of investing in your local community
- How technology could be positioned in your businesses
- How to stay positive in spite of adversities
- How to build a great team
- Importance of knowing your numbers
- How to build a legacy for your business
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
Connect with George Grant via https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegrant01/
In this episode of the show, your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears talk about inflation.
Inflation is the rate at which prices are rising - if the cost of a £1 jar of jam rises by 5p, then jam inflation is 5%. It applies to services too. Britain's consumer prices rise by 3.2% year-on-year, the highest annual inflation rate since March 2012
Over time, inflation can reduce the value of your savings, because prices typically go up in the future. While you haven't actually lost money, you end up with a smaller net worth because inflation eats into your purchasing power.
Inflation is a market force that is impossible to completely avoid. But by planning for it and putting a strong investment strategy in place, you might be able to help minimize the impact of inflation on your savings and long-term financial plans.
In this episode Shane and Gareth share:
- What is inflation
- UK’s latest inflation rate
- How does inflation affect investments & savings
- How can you plan for inflation
- How to defend your wealth against inflation
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
EP 11 Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health
In this episode of the show, your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears welcome Aaron Corria, Director of Brotectors Ltd. Aaron is a sportsman who lives in Cardiff Bay , who battled depression himself for six years before speaking out. He has set up his own website called Brotectors along with the hashtag #WeGotThis to inspire other people to get help. Aaron is not a health professional, but his website has just given people the opportunity to share their experience. Just having someone to talk to makes a huge difference.
In this episode Aaron shares:
- How his depression led him to the brink of having suicidal thoughts
- Why he launched his online campaign
- Early signs of depression and how to overcome it
- The massive stigma around men talking about their feelings
- What’s next for Brotectors
- Finding an accountability partner
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
To find out more about his amazing work, connect with Aaron via https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-corria-7b211413b/
In this episode of the show, your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears talk about the importance of financial literacy education for our kids. Young children are constantly observing and absorbing our behaviour. If you’re spending above your means or stressing about money, your kids are likely picking up on this and learning that this is what money is; a thing of scarcity, or whatever you project onto it.
How can parents teach financial wisdom to their own children in a practical way that will benefit them for their whole lives?
In this episode Shane and Gareth share:
- Reasons why we must work to offer financial literacy education in our schools
- How to have a loving relationship with money
- Educating your children on finances
- How to be on top of your finances within the family
- How to appreciate the good and bad side of money
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
In this episode of the show we welcome Chief Culture Wizard Jessica Morgan. Jessica is the award-winning Co-Founder of hugely respected branding, marketing and animation agency Tiny Wizard Studio.
Tiny Wizard create 'spellbinding visuals' for a variety of household name brands helping their client's to create a variety of design services that is truly an expression of their brand.
This episode is a great insight into the mindset of a business owner that is growing a successful agency with all the challenges, hurdles and exciting time that entails. Jessica talks about her transition from solo designer into business owner and shares how she has gone from being the person delivering the service to being the boss - there's a great section of this chat that focuses on why it is essential to have a roadmap for your business AND, more importantly, your life.
In this episode Jessica shares:
- Jessica's journey into design
- How Jessica and her husband Dave transitioned into business
- Juggling motherhood and business at the start of the business
- The impact of working with a business coach
- The challenges of going from being a solopreneur into being the boss
- How Jessica is navigating business growth
- Why you need to have a willingness to take action
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears talk about Freedom Day. This year’s celebration is different from the past 2 years. A lot has changed, even as vaccines are being administered it's likely we won’t be going back to being completely normal any time soon. Despite all that has gone on, there have been some positives to the world coming to a stop. It’s forced us to take a step back, think, understand and appreciate what it means to live. Lastly, given that none of us knows what’s around the corner, it’s very important to have financial protection in place.
In this episode Gareth and Shane share:
- The importance of having financial protection
- Why having adequate life insurance and health insurance is a must
- Formulating finances, money and creating a plan going forward
- Creating an emergency fund
- Focus on everyday habits
- The power of connection
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
In this episode of the show we welcome Jonny Landels a Certified Nutritionist and Founder of Next Step Nutrition. Jonny has helped many people to improve their relationship with food, look good and keep these results for life. He also presented at businesses like BBC Leeds, pWc, Barclays, Org3D and West Yorkshire Police. Jonny saw poor health and fitness implications first-hand when his father passed away at just 47 years old. He then made it his mission to educate and inspire others so they didn't follow the same path.
In this episode Jonny shares:
- How Jonny’s passion for health and nutrition started
- Suggested healthy meal prep and right diet for busy people
- Time management and proactive thinking
- Transforming your health for long term
- Stress and fatigue management
- Importance of investment and financial freedom for young entrepreneurs
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
And check out the amazing work that Jonny is currently working on via https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/
In this episode of the show we welcome David B Horne, Founder of Add Then Multiply, a consultancy working exclusively with business founders who want to grow fast. David trained as a Chartered Accountant with PWC and his career includes being CFO of two companies listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market where he raised more than £100,000,000 in funding and bought or sold more than 20 companies.
David is author of Amazon #1 bestselling Add Then Multiply – how small businesses can think like big businesses and achieve exponential growth. He is also the founder of Funding Focus, a social enterprise whose mission is to level the uneven playing field that female and diverse entrepreneurs face when raising capital.
In this episode David shares:
- How David started his consultancy business
- How he survived midlife crisis
- Tips for business owners looking to scale
- Maximising the value of your business before selling
- How to enjoy more financial freedom while running your business
- Importance of building a solid financial plan
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
And check out the amazing work that David is currently working on via http://addthenmultiply.com
In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears discuss a national paper over the weekend that ran a story of not recommending having a life insurance policy. One of the points that came through in that article is maybe it’s just a waste of money and it'll never pay out.
Given that none of us knows what’s around the corner, it’s very important to have financial protection in place. And, of course, COVID-19 has been a timely reminder of this. Life insurance is a product designed to protect your loved ones’ finances should you pass away (or be diagnosed with a terminal illness) during the term of the policy, although we obviously would rather not think about it, it's crucial to make sure your dependants are covered should you no longer be around to support them.
In this episode Gareth and Shane share:
- The importance of having an insurance policy
- Building a solid financial plan
- What is income protection insurance
- Importance of knowing your numbers so you can adequately protect you’re your business
- How to be specific about what covers your needs and your lifestyle
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
In this episode of the show we welcome Jon Saunders the Podcaster, Triathlete and Ironman Coach from Cardiff. Jon studied for a Leisure Management Degree and spent more than a decade in handling bars and eventually opened his own, 29 Park Place. Unfortunately, the business didn’t go as well as planned and it was one of the steepest learning curves he has ever had. He decided to buckle up and take a job down in Brighton and eventually ventured into sports.
In this episode Jon shares:
- His journey on becoming an ironman
- Jon’s biggest learning curve
- Letting go of your ego and accepting things as they are
- Maintaining your enthusiasm even if things are tough
- How to start all over again from scratch
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
And check out the amazing work that Jon is currently working on via https://twitter.com/jonmarksaunders
In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears discuss a recent episode of the podcast and the lessons learned on what it is really like to sell a business.
Shane and Gareth are referring, in this episode, to a recent show with Matt Jones who operated - and then sold - a super-successful advertising agency before moving on to start a male grooming brand.
Matt shared the process of what the process of a management buyout was like, from the sellers perspective, and Shane and Gareth breakdown some of the core takeaways and what lessons listeners who are considering an acquisition model should be aware of.
In this episode Gareth and Shane share:
- The importance of knowing your numbers
- Why it is essential to have an end goal as an entrepreneur
- How business owners need to think about a sale
- Why business sales are never a simple as you might think
- The benefit of thinking of work life balance as a pie chart!
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
In this 2nd instalment we welcome back Matt Jones who is an entrepreneur and business owner that has employed more than 100 staff over the past decade and a half. Matt founded his own creative advertising agency in 2011 which he grew into a multi-million-pound national business which he went on to sell through a management buyout in October 2019.
He then set up building a fantastic male grooming brand MESOA For Men which over the past two years has allowed him to apply many of the skills gained through his career in advertising in a new environment.
In this episode Matt shares:
- How to teach fiscal responsibility to kids
- Coping with stress
- The power of getting external professional support
- The origin story of Matt’s latest brand Mesoa
- Why men don’t ask for skincare support
- Finding a gap in the market and fulfilling it
- Building a brand using off and online media
- The power of passion
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
And check out the amazing work that Matt is currently working on via https://mesoa.men/
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
In this episode of the show we welcome Matt Jones who is an entrepreneur and business owner that has employed more than 100 staff over the past decade and a half. Matt founded his own creative advertising agency in 2011 which he grew into a multi-million-pound national business which he went on to sell through a management buyout in October 2019.
He then set up building a fantastic male grooming brand MESOA For Men which over the past two years has allowed him to apply many of the skills gained through his career in advertising in a new environment.
In this episode Matt shares:
- The journey of selling his agency
- The impact of jumping straight into a new business after the sale
- How the covid crisis forced Matt to slow down
- How Matt was left ‘grieving’ after selling his agency
- Why Matt had to create a persona as an agency owner
The mentality that regional businesses need to adopt to compete with nationals - The power of culture
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
And check out the amazing work that Matt is currently working on via https://mesoa.men/
Welcome to On The Up Curve. In this short introductory first episode you'll hear about what is to come from the podcast which dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.
For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/
On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers.
Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors.
Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.
The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.