Bestie & The Boss
This is the place where bridal meets banter, business, and a whole lot of fun, with no room for fluff.
Join hosts Shannon Martin – entrepreneur, owner of Dotty Bridal, and former Apprentice star – and Emma Pollard, the lively hostess and comedy queen who brings the laughs. Emma’s often the first face brides see at Dotty Bridal (also often in the starring role on Instagram posts). Her infectious humour (and flair for drama!) make her the heart of the boutique.
Together, Shannon and Emma serve up a weekly dose of bridal gossip, no-nonsense advice, and plenty of cheeky stories. Whether you’re navigating wedding planning or just here for the giggles, they’ve got you covered with real talk, relatable tips, and a touch of sass.
It’s the perfect blend of bridal insights and best mate banter – with Emma’s comedic flair and Shannon’s straight-talking business sense, you'll be laughing and learning all the way to the aisle (you may have already had a sneak preview 'chuckle' from of our regular Instagram posts!)
Tune in each week for your backstage pass into the bridal world with your favourite bridal besties.
Follow us on Instagram: @bestieandtheboss
Quick note: Our episodes are manually transcribed by real humans (no robots here!), so if something sounds a bit wonky, blame it on human error – or maybe just Emma’s accent!
Bestie & The Boss
S1, Ep 9: Let's talk business - Ask Shannon anything?
In this weeks episode Shannon answers all your burning questions about business! How it all began? Whats been our biggest challenge? How does she juggle being a mum and running her own business? And so many more questions …../
Find Dotty Bridal here:
Instagram: @dottybridal
Web: www.dottybridal.co.uk
Hosts and Guests:
- Shannon: Co-host and advocate of "Off the Peg" wedding dresses.
- Emma: Co-host with insights and big personality.
Timecodes:
00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to the podcast episode and discussion of the guest's background.
01:00 - 10:00: Discussion of the guest's early business experiences, including funding and early challenges.
10:00 - 20:00: Insights into business growth, challenges with cash flow, and key turning points.
20:00 - 30:00: Reflections on business partnerships, regrets, and personal insights.
30:00 - 40:00: Advice for new entrepreneurs, including staffing and financial management.
40:00 - 50:00: Discussion on personal interests, potential alternative career paths, and future plans.
50:00 - 55:00: Closing thoughts and wrap-up.
Mentions and Links:
- Business Enterprise Fund: Based in Bradford
- Joe Slocum: Mentioned in the context of purchasing dresses.
- Julie Micklethwaite: Provided initial funding.
- Yorkshire Bank: Provided finance for the building.
- Barclays Bank: Initially approached for finance.
- Penny: Growth expert from a course.
- Sam: Life coach mentioned.
Website and Social Links:
- Website: Dotty Bridal
- Instagram: @DottyBridal
- Facebook: Dotty Bridal Facebook
- Twitter: @Dotty_Bridal
- YouTube: Dotty Bridal YouTube
- TikTok: @DottyBridal
- Shop the Collection: Dotty Bridal Online Store