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Get inspired by the incredible journeys featured on the FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders podcast, where entrepreneurs and founders share how they turned their visions into thriving businesses with the support of BEF.
FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders
Each episode dives into the challenges, triumphs, and practical lessons learned along the way, offering valuable insights for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.
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1. Selling Handmade Walking Sticks Worldwide with Neo Walk's Lyndsay Watterson
In this inspiring debut of FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders, Lyndsay Watterson shares how she turned a personal challenge into a global business.
Neo Walk, based in York, now employs 10 people, ships to 35 countries, and boasts celebrity advocates like Selma Blair and Christina Applegate.
2. A Wizard Who Turned Down a Dragon – Ben Fry, The Potions Cauldron
In this magical episode of FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders, Ben Fry, Chief Enchantment Officer of The Potions Cauldron Group, shares how he and his partner turned down two incredible offers on Dragon's Den.
With enchanting mini golf courses, magical emporiums, and global drinks sales, Ben dives into the challenges and triumphs of running a business that thrives on immersive experiences.
3. Hyde Accessible Transport – From Invoice Finance Challenges to Growth Success with BEF
Discover how Shaun Delaney's Hyde Accessible Transport grew from a £325,000 turnover to a projected £6 million, serving 900 children daily and operating a fleet of accessible vehicles.
Shaun shares the struggles of expensive, inflexible invoice financing and how BEF provided the right funding to support growth.
4. How to Run Brilliant Fundraising Events and Grow a Social Enterprise with Rob Cairns
In this episode of FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders, Rob Cairns, founder of Fund A Fest CIC, shares how his social enterprise helps charities and community groups create unforgettable fundraising events.
From battling Lyme disease to building a thriving business, Rob discusses his inspiring journey and practical tips for event success.
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