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In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with Matt Green, co-founder of Envirofone and The iOutlet, about building a successful refurbished technology business from the ground up. Matt shares how buying and repairing a broken iPhone while studying at university led to a growing business, from selling refurbished phones on eBay to building a scalable operation with its own website, warehouse, and team. They discuss the growth of the refurbished technology market, sustainability, circular economy, business diversification, and the importance of owning your sales channel. Matt also explains the challenges of scaling a business, letting go of control, building a strong management team, and creating a company that can operate without its founder. The conversation also covers the future of refurbished technology, changing consumer habits, AI, digitalisation, and his top advice for entrepreneurs looking to build a more independent and scalable business. 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with Andre Beard, founder of Ash Safety, about building a trusted safety equipment business and the importance of getting PPE, training and testing right. Andre shares his journey from working in ground support systems to starting Ash Safety, explaining how honesty, technical knowledge and putting clients’ safety before profit helped the business grow. He discusses PPE distribution, equipment manufacturing, testing, calibration, certification and the dangers of unreliable safety products. The conversation also covers confined space entry and rescue training, why online certificates cannot replace practical assessments, the importance of testing equipment in real-world conditions, and the challenges of managing cash flow, employees and business growth. Andre also shares his approach to customer service, innovation and his top advice for business owners: never rely on a verbal order, treat people fairly, and give every client the same level of care—regardless of how much they spend. 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

Bill Zhu, founder of Pokee AI, joins host Kay Cote on the Business Spotlight Podcast to break down how AI agents and reinforcement learning are transforming long, manual enterprise workflows—cutting projects that once took weeks or months down to 30 minutes while reducing costs by up to 97%. Bill shares his journey from leading applied reinforcement learning at Meta (driving $500M+ in annual revenue impact) to launching Pokee AI in October 2024 and raising a $12M seed round, plus insights on building AI-native companies, differentiating in a noisy AI market, leveraging partnerships with major tech ecosystems, and growing an open-source community. If you’re interested in enterprise automation, AI workflow tools, B2B SaaS growth, and the future of on-device/on-prem AI, this episode delivers practical lessons and a bold vision for where business is headed. Connect with Bill Zhu here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zheqingzhubill/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Sandy Moll, President and Founder of Advanced Business Solutions (ABS), to share an inspiring, faith-driven journey from corporate job loss to building a multi-million-dollar, fully remote business operating in 29 states. Sandy breaks down how losing a six-figure W-2 career became the catalyst for entrepreneurship, why she built ABS with no employees and a nationwide contractor model, and how intentional leadership, silence, and values-based decision-making fueled consistent long-term growth—including 45% growth in 2024. This episode is packed with insights on scalable business models, serving banks and small to mid-sized businesses, navigating challenges, and discerning the right path amid constant noise—making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders seeking sustainable growth with purpose.  Connect with Sandra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandymoll/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Jen Birn, founder and owner of Birn Communications, to explore her 13+ year journey from longtime journalist to successful boutique PR and marketing consultant. Jen shares how she built a referral-only business without traditional scaling, why relationships and reputation matter more than algorithms, and how she navigates today’s ever-changing media landscape shaped by influencer marketing, affiliate models, and pay-to-play coverage. The conversation dives into solopreneur bandwidth, imposter syndrome, client selection rooted in values, and why saying no to the wrong opportunities creates space for the right ones. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, consultants, and creative business owners looking to build a sustainable, relationship-driven business while staying true to their passion and principles.  🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, our host sits down with Carola, the owner of the Wellness Institute, to explore her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur. They discuss her passion for health and wellness, her company’s mission to provide safer, natural products, and the importance of holistic living. Carola also shares her incredible personal story of resilience after surviving a life-altering tragedy and how it shaped her business mindset. Tune in for valuable insights on business growth, overcoming challenges, and achieving longevity in both life and entrepreneurship!   You can get in touch with Wellness Institute here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinstitutetx/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Lynch, founder of The Only Timeline (TOTL), a global production company specializing in video, photography, and graphic design. Tyler shares his journey from studying mass communications to building a successful creative business, starting with viral Vine videos and landing major brand collaborations. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of trust and passion in creative work, and his vision for expanding TOTL worldwide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on chasing dreams, building a team, and turning creativity into a thriving business! 🔗 Follow Tyler & TOTL: @wearetotl👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more! You can get in touch with Tyler here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-lynch-b55509a1/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #CreativeBusiness #TOTL #Filmmaking #Photography This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Young, a fourth-generation oil and gas entrepreneur and the founder of King Operating Corporation. Jay shares insights into his company’s mission—raising capital to invest in oil and gas projects, including drilling and frack sand ventures. He discusses his journey in the industry, the challenges of fundraising, and the lessons learned from past financial struggles. Jay also reflects on the importance of strategic investments, the complexities of hiring, and what he would have done differently if he started over. Tune in for valuable takeaways on entrepreneurship, risk management, and building a successful investment strategy in the energy sector.  For more information, visit King Operating: https://kingoperating.com/And check out Jay’s book The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing.  You can get in touch with Jay Young here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayr-young/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of 8T8 Partners, an investment firm focused on acquiring and optimizing trucking companies. He shares his bold strategy for transforming an industry plagued by inefficiencies, his past experience in cybersecurity roll-ups, and the hard lessons he learned from betrayal in business. From losing a company to building a new empire in trucking, he reveals insights on resilience, hiring talent over credentials, and why trusting your instincts is key to success. If you're interested in M&A, business growth, or real-world entrepreneurship, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!  You can get in touch with 8T8 here on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/8t8-partners/?viewAsMember=true 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature Michael Hannaway, a Chartered Surveyor and founder of Landsurvey Group, a company renowned for its accuracy, professionalism and efficiency in delivering mapping, measuring and modelling services. With over 42 years of experience in land surveying, Michael has witnessed remarkable technological advancements that have transformed the industry, keeping him adaptable and continuously learning. Landsurvey Group works across Ireland and Great Britain, providing services ranging from 3D modelling and virtual tours to specialised work in the heritage sector. Michael’s passion for his craft, curiosity and commitment to staying ahead of the latest technology have been key to his success. Looking ahead, he plans to expand into Europe and develop more 3D environments for film, TV and gaming, ensuring the company stays at the forefront of innovation. Make sure to listen to Michael's interesting business story!   You can get in touch with Michael Hannaway here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

Hear Rene Soliz describe his first propensity for business ownership... In third grade.  He started and lost his first business by middle school. An Indeed post changed everything for Rene Soliz.  Rene has a heart for veterans, business owners and executives.  He wants to show them their own yellow brick road to financial success.  He has great advise about when business owners need to take a leap of faith (like Indiana Jones).  Freedom Wealth is his way of being impactful, while spending his time wisely.  Contact Freedom Wealth at 210.376.1746 and freedomwealthllc.com. You can get in touch with Rene Soliz here on LinkedIn: 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode we're diving deep into mindset transformation with Haydn Griffiths, a passionate mindset coach who helps people break through their limitations and step into their true potential. Hayden shares powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt, the mindset shifts that drive business success, and how resilience is built through life’s toughest challenges. From navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship to practical strategies for staying focused and motivated In this episode, he shares: The biggest mindset blocks that hold business owners backHow integrity—not motivation—creates lasting successA simple but powerful mindset shift that can transform your business and life Contact:   / haydn-griffiths-ab1094304  https://haydngriffiths.com/ 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, we chat with Laura Middleton, the driving force behind Farm Adventure—home to the UK’s wackiest outdoor activities for grown-ups. With locations in Yorkshire and Shropshire, Farm Adventure proves that fun isn’t just for kids! Laura shares her inspiring journey, which began 14 years ago when she answered an ad for a voluntary role to help farmer Rob start the business—a partnership that blossomed both professionally and personally, as Rob is now her husband. From navigating challenges like complacency to finding inspiration in building a unique business, Laura’s journey has been, in her own words, "eye-opening." Don’t miss this insightful interview! For more information, visit: www.farmadventure.co.uk You can get in touch with Laura Middleton here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajbmi... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

Turning your passion into a business. In this episode, Don Martin, the founder of Winnie's Original, shares his journey. He transformed his love for a jam his mum created in 2013 into a successful side business. He discusses the leap of faith required to dive into the business world. Don also talks about the challenges of managing a business while maintaining a full-time job. Additionally, he covers the various tasks needed to build a successful business. You can get in touch with Don Martin here on LinkedIn:   / don-martin-4a6a7925  🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature Cormac Carville, a Chartered Civil Engineer and the co-founder and Managing Director of YardBox. Born out of frustration during the pandemic, YardBox began as a solution to the lack of dedicated home working spaces, with Cormac designing the concept and his family helping bring it to life. The business quickly pivoted post-COVID, evolving into home gyms, alternative living spaces and now even golf simulators! Cormac credits the company’s success to its adaptability, team and a strong focus on building lasting customer relationships, all of which have been instrumental in driving YardBox’s impressive growth. With plans to expand internationally, he envisions YardBox becoming a recognised leader in innovative space solutions. For Cormac, the journey of building a business is fuelled by his love for learning, creativity and the excitement of turning ideas into reality- make sure to tune in! You can get in touch with Cormac Carville here on LinkedIn:   / cormac-carville-91704b56  🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.