Behind the Numbers with Arun Sachdev
Most founders avoid their numbers — not because they don’t care, but because no one’s ever made them make sense.
Hosted by third-generation accountant Arun Sachdev, this show pulls back the curtain on how real businesses grow through financial clarity. With over 20 years of experience helping founders scale, Arun combines old-school accounting wisdom with modern, cloud-based tools to make money talk feel human, not overwhelming.
Each episode features candid conversations with clients and business owners who’ve faced the messy middle — and came out stronger because they understood their numbers.
If you’re building a business and want to make smarter financial decisions without getting lost in spreadsheets, this show is your shortcut to clarity.
New episodes every other week.
Behind the Numbers with Arun Sachdev
Amy Bird Built a £60M Business, Lost It All, and Came Back Stronger
From scrapyards to boardrooms to a courtroom battle that could be a movie, Amy Bird’s story is unlike any other. In this electrifying episode, Amy sits down with Arun Sachdev to share her jaw-dropping journey from growing up in East London’s scrap metal world to becoming a leading voice for women in a fiercely male-dominated industry.
After building a multi-million-pound recycling empire from scratch, Amy’s world came crashing down when a deceptive buyer tried to take everything. What followed was a legal David vs Goliath showdown that tested her sanity, her marriage, and everything she had worked for.
In this no-holds-barred conversation, you’ll learn:
- How Amy navigated the toxic culture of distrust and secrecy in family business
- What it takes to lead (and rebuild) after financial ruin and betrayal
- The truth about being a woman in the scrap metal industry
- How she became Birmingham’s Businesswoman of the Year
- The surprising impact her success has had on her daughter’s mental health
- How to rebuild with resilience, grit, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you
Whether you’re building a business, fighting through a setback, or trying to find your voice in a tough world — this is the episode you need to hear.
Listen now to discover:
- The jaw-dropping mistake that nearly cost Amy her business
- How to spot manipulation (before it's too late)
- Why pressure, power, and protectionism can destroy family businesses
- What every entrepreneur can learn from Amy’s courtroom war
- The truth about ambition, motherhood, and legacy
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Connect with Amy Bird:
Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bird-connolleys/
More about Countrywide Metals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countrywide-metals-ltd/
Connect with Arun:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/
Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/
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