The First Step with Joe Brettler: Recent Episodes
Joe Brettler
Welcome to The First Step, a podcast series dedicated to understanding the process of going from an idea to reality. Getting an idea off the ground takes a lot of work. It is shrouded in insecurity—both mental and physical. I aim to break the narrative stigma that things are challenging and should not be attempted. Inspired by the saying: a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I will speak to founders of businesses, charities and everything in between to understand how they started with an idea and transformed it into a product, community or service. Maybe it will inspire you to start that project you’ve always thought about but haven’t yet taken the first step.
Today’s guest is Finn Thormeier. Finn is the founder B2B of marketing agency Project 33. Finn’s journey leading up to the creation of Project 33 is what draws me in.
It is a process of ‘figuring it out’ as he says - and as someone like me who is figuring it out, there is a lot of resonance.
I enjoyed speaking to Finn. The conversation extended beyond the creation of his company. Venturing into producing online content, internal motivations and life progress vs professional progress.
Want to get in touch?
Email me: thefirststep.joe@gmail.com
Today’s guest is Charlie Hyman. Charlie is the founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Football Foundation. A London-based football charity that oversees the coaching of 5,000 children a week. For any aspiring non-profit founders, Charlie is full of morsels of wisdom.
Want to get in touch?
Email me: thefirststep.joe@gmail.com
My guest today is Alia Mehta. Alia is the founder of This Belongs To - makers of bespoke lingerie.
Having started as a lockdown project, it has grown big time in a very short time. It has become the go-to for the A-list.
Speaking to Alia, shows how an idea snowballs.
My guest today is Sophia Parvizi-Wayne. Sophia is the co-founder and CEO of Kanjo an Educational technology company that builds social, emotional and cognitive skills for children.
Sophia is a pioneer in the mental health space; when she was 16, along with her friend, Sophia launched a nationwide program and campaign for increased mental health awareness in schools.
My guest today is Kevin Jabou. Kevin is the founder of Kaelo. Beautifully designed wine coolers. Kevin’s story is one of determination and persistence. He spent over 7 years and 300 iterations perfecting the product.
Get ready to hear how Kevin got into 400 dealers around the UK, how he partnered with a former manufacturer of Dyson and the value of mentorship early in a career.
My guest today is Lottie Unwin. Lottie is the founder of the Copy Club, a community platform for marketers. Our conversation ranged from Lottie scratching an itch to the best way to cold email, managing talent and much more.