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In this month’s Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Christy Foster, Chief Executive of independent nursery retailer, Online4baby. In this episode, Christy discusses running a family business, the importance of being able to adapt, and the strengths of being a neurodivergent business leader.

In this month’s Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Mike Callachan, CEO of Snappy Shopper, an e-commerce app for convenience stores. In this episode, Mike discusses saving the UK’s high streets, the importance of transparency, and ambitions to become a tech unicorn.

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Rutu Buddhdev, Founder and Managing Director of Amara Property, a luxury home builder in North London. In this episode, Rutu discusses creating more sustainable homes, welcoming women into the industry, and the principles she stands by as a leader.

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Chris Sheldrick, CEO and co-founder of what3words – an innovative address-finding solution. Chris discusses how what3words went from a small start up to a global company, plans for the future, and everything he’s learnt along the way.

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Aurelien Mottier, CEO and co-founder of Operatix – a sales acceleration company. In this conversation, Aurelien delves into his journey from engineer to salesman, the growth of Operatix, and the key business values he attributes to his success.

In this month's True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Anna Maybank. Anna is the CEO and co-founder of Breakroom - a frontline job comparison site. In this episode she discusses the inspiration for Breakroom, the importance of selecting the right investors and the power of feedback.

In the most recent episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to serial social entrepreneur Dave Erasmus. Dave shares how he has created businesses to have a positive impact on the world and what he's learned from his woodland and oceanic adventures along the way.

In this month’s True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the President of Endeavor Global, Adrian Garcia-Aranyos. As well as sharing how Endeavor supports entrepreneurs, Adrian and Alan have a wider conversation around entrepreneurship and discuss topics such as the Multiplier Effect and the qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

In the latest episode of our True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder and CEO of Matillion, Matthew Scullion, who in 2021 was named the UK winner of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Matthew not only shares his journey of starting Matillion, but also his learnings as a successful business leader and the link between company culture and innovation.

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder of Maison Mirabeau, Stephen Cronk. As well as sharing how he and his family made his longstanding wine-making dreams a reality, Stephen discusses brand success, working with nature and the power of social media.