Paul Daniels, Chairman, Involved Investors - Business Start-up Advice
Join our Chairman, Paul Daniels, as he imparts some of the lessons learned over his 60 years in business. These short insightful podcasts are designed for founders of start-ups and developing companies. Hear how Paul has successfully conceived, scaled-up and exited dozens of ventures over his career and through these recordings he hopes to be able to help steer the entrepreneurs of today on their own paths to success.
Episodes
17 episodes
Nature, the ultimate inspiration - Business Start-up Advice Episode 17
Business is about fulfilling human needs and desires with novel solutions but the greatest provider of solutions is often overlooked. In Paul's latest podcast find out why he's now obsessed with biomimicry and it's wealth of opportunity.
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12:25
Into the sunset? - Business Start-up Advice Episode 16
We've been on quite a journey in Paul's series on business start-up advice and all paths have led to this point - Exit. In this latest episode Paul explains how important it is to partner with the right experts, and why you aren't...
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17:47
Twelve Steps to Success - Business Start-up Advice Episode 15
In Paul's latest episode he talks about building your business and shares the 12 steps he believes need to be considered to achieve success.
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17:47
The Key Word - Business Start-up Advice Episode 14
In Paul's latest episode he delves into the importance of leverage, one of words that gets right down to the essence of business. By understanding the meaning, you'll understand, in Paul's view, the real essence of free enterprise capital...
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Pitching - Business Start-up Advice Episode 13
In this episode, Paul gives you an insight on what's important to get right when you're pitching. Above all else, investors are investing in you....your enthusiasm and passion will sell your business better than anything else to potential inves...
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11:23
Business Plans, Resources & Other Things - Business Start-up Advice Episode 12
Join Paul for the latest in his series of Hints & Tips for entrepreneurs starting their very first business. This episode focusses on brand creation, business plans and the resources needed to start your journey to success.
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13:25
Blending Hearts & Minds - Business Start-up Advice Episode 11
There have been some great partnerships in business, think Proctor & Gamble and Hewlett & Packard. We've all heard of them, but how about Larry Page & Sergey Brin the founders of Google? Whether you knew their names or n...
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14:47
Decide Your Mission - Business Start-up Advice Episode 10
In Paul's latest podcast he talks through the points you need to consider in order to start your own innovative business and the sectors that are 'hot' right now. Above all remember, all good businesses find and fulfil a need at profit.&n...
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14:45
Think before you leap! - Business Start-up Advice Episode 9
Having spent the last few episodes recounting stories and reminiscing over nearly 60 years in business, Paul Daniels, Chairman of Involved Investors changes tack in his latest episode. Having started 20+ businesses and invested in m...
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9:26
Selling RIP - Business Start-up Advice Episode 8
Can you learn how to sell from a book? Not really and in fact successful salesmen & saleswomen will tell you that it's not about 'selling things' it's about 'people wanting to buy from you'. In Paul's latest podcast he giv...
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Growing Oak trees without acorns - Business Start-up Advice Episode 7
Every start-up needs funding, right? Well, sometimes, but not always. In this episode, Paul recounts how he started his early-stage businesses without external funding support.
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11:03
Is it just me? - Business Start-up Advice Episode 6
Personal reflections on how COVID-19 is affecting business
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9:51
'Retail to E-tail to? What Next?' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 5
Join Paul Daniels once again to hear from his business past as he discusses the retail world, how it's been shaped over the past hundred years, and a brief insight on what's to come.
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Episode 5
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15:37
'Helicopters, Boiled Sweets & Little Piggies' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 4
This week, Paul teaches the art of pre-start-up phases. How to find an idea, how to think it through and how to test it. Join Paul as he recalls epic tales of his past to help you understand business.
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Episode 4
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17:22
'Business Piggybacks' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 3
Join Paul as he teaches invaluable business lessons through stories of his past. This time, we're learning how to make the most of other people's assets to help both us and them. How to capitalise on others' things.
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Episode 3
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15:46
'Diving For Pearls' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 2
Join Paul Daniels as he recites tales from his past, teaching crucial business skills. In this episode, we learn how to spot those golden people that love and nurture your business, who share your vision and do great things. Let's go diving for...
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