Episodes

  • 4: Oly Newton | Founder of Run4YourMind

    4: Oly Newton | Founder of Run4YourMind
    Nov 19 2021
    This episode sees Matt speak with Oly Newton - Founder of Run4YourMind Foundation.

    Oly is a runner, a speaker, a Wellbeing and mental health awareness Champion and founder of Run4YourMind foundation. We are going to hear about Oly’s daily battle with  severe OCD, Anxiety and Depression and how he is raising awareness and supporting others through his foundation.  
    I honestly feel so lucky and privileged that that Oly has decided to share his personal story with us. It’s a story of resilience and a story of hope for anyone battling with mental illness.
    So, from the depths of despair; to Oly rebuilding his life one run at a time… welcome to the Secret Life of a Business Owner.

    If you are struggling with your mental health, there are lots of people you can speak to who can support you:

    ANXIETY UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
    BIPOLAR UK - https://www.bipolaruk.org/
    CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net/
    MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
    MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk/
    NO PANIC - https://nopanic.org.uk/
    RUN4YOURMIND - https://run4yourmind.com/
    TOGETHER - https://www.together-uk.org/
    YOUNGMINDS - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 3: Lee Strafford | Co-Founder of PlusNet - Part 2

    3: Lee Strafford | Co-Founder of PlusNet - Part 2
    Oct 29 2021
    Lee Strafford Co-Founder of PlusNet and tech entrepreneur gives his insight into the Secret Life of a Business Owner.

    This episode (Part 2 of 2) sees Matt interview serial disrupter, tech entrepreneur, investor and mentor Lee Strafford and discuss his life after the sale of PlusNet to BT. 

    Lee speaks very truthfully about his time as Chairman at his boyhood football Sheffield Wednesday and his latest business ventures.
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    31 mins
  • 2: Lee Strafford | Co-Founder of PlusNet - Part 1

    2: Lee Strafford | Co-Founder of PlusNet - Part 1
    Oct 22 2021
    This episode (Part 1 of 2) sees Matt interview serial disrupter, tech entrepreneur, investor and mentor Lee Strafford.

    Lee gives a very open and honest insight into the Secret Life of a Business Owner. From growing up in Sheffield, learning the business world very quickly and at a young age, mental health, role models, co-founding PlusNet and it's eventual sale to BT.

    Episode 2 will see Lee speak about his time as Chairman at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and his latest business ventures.
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    54 mins
  • 1: Matt Bruce | Me and My Business

    1: Matt Bruce | Me and My Business
    Apr 6 2021
    Hello, I'm Matt Bruce, Founder and CEO of Bruce & Butler who are a leading firm of Data Protection & Cyber Security Specialists based in the UK.

    This is episode 1 of our very first podcast - Secret Life of a Business Owner which is focused on sharing the behind the scenes story of Bruce & Butler through my eyes and will welcome special guest business owners, CEO's and Entrepreneurs to share their experiences (both positive and negative) on our Podcast too! 

    I will make sure we provide complete transparency, value and insight into what it is really like to run your own business.
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    52 mins