The Business Spotlight Series

In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with William Bisset, co-founder of Scamp & Paw, about building an innovative pet food business and turning an overlooked seafood byproduct into a premium product for pets.Will shares his career journey, from studying marine biology and working in the pet food industry to developing brands, leading startups and exploring opportunities in animal nutrition. He explains how he identified the potential in langoustine, also known as Dublin Bay prawn or Norway lobster, after discovering that around 70% was being wasted at sea. This inspired him to develop a seafood-based pet food brand that makes better use of an underutilized resource.The conversation also covers launching a new business, securing investment, building customer awareness and finding the right markets for an unconventional pet food product. Will discusses his approach to business growth, the importance of industry relationships, managing costs, building a team and expanding into international markets.Will also reflects on the realities of startup life, learning from failures, taking on different leadership roles and staying open to new opportunities. He shares why continuous learning, strong professional connections and trying new things have played such an important role in his entrepreneurial journey.🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with Gavin Cooper, a medical technology executive with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, about developing innovative medical devices and improving women's healthcare. Gavin shares his journey from starting out in medical device sales to working with major companies including Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific, before taking on leadership roles in medical technology businesses.Gavin reflects on his experience introducing laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery and developing fewer invasive alternatives to traditional medical procedures. He discusses his work in women's health, including the development of technology designed to offer a permanent contraception option without the need for invasive surgery. He also explains why bringing new medical devices to market can take years, with extensive regulatory requirements, clinical testing and significant investment involved.The conversation explores the challenges of developing medical technology, from protecting intellectual property and securing investment to navigating regulatory approval and finding the right route to market. Gavin also discusses the lack of investment in women's health, the historical gaps in innovation and why improving treatment options can make a meaningful difference for patients, clinicians and hospitals.Gavin shares lessons from his experience leading businesses in a highly regulated industry, including the importance of having alternative plans, learning from mistakes and surrounding yourself with people who bring greater expertise. He also explains his vision for the next stages of the company's development and the potential for new technologies to make women's healthcare more accessible and effective.🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with Matt Green, co-founder of Envirofone and The iOutlet, about building a successful refurbished technology business from the ground up.Matt shares how buying and repairing a broken iPhone while studying at university led to a growing business, from selling refurbished phones on eBay to building a scalable operation with its own website, warehouse, and team.They discuss the growth of the refurbished technology market, sustainability, circular economy, business diversification, and the importance of owning your sales channel. Matt also explains the challenges of scaling a business, letting go of control, building a strong management team, and creating a company that can operate without its founder.The conversation also covers the future of refurbished technology, changing consumer habits, AI, digitalisation, and his top advice for entrepreneurs looking to build a more independent and scalable business.🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

In this episode of Business Spotlight, Kevin Aires speaks with Andre Beard, founder of Ash Safety, about building a trusted safety equipment business and the importance of getting PPE, training and testing right.Andre shares his journey from working in ground support systems to starting Ash Safety, explaining how honesty, technical knowledge and putting clients’ safety before profit helped the business grow. He discusses PPE distribution, equipment manufacturing, testing, calibration, certification and the dangers of unreliable safety products.The conversation also covers confined space entry and rescue training, why online certificates cannot replace practical assessments, the importance of testing equipment in real-world conditions, and the challenges of managing cash flow, employees and business growth.Andre also shares his approach to customer service, innovation and his top advice for business owners: never rely on a verbal order, treat people fairly, and give every client the same level of care—regardless of how much they spend.🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel explores everything from UK business strategies to starting your own business in the UK. Gain exclusive insights for UK-based entrepreneurs and learn how to manage your own business, understand any business, and promote your business effectively. Discover tips on how to market your service business, start a restaurant business in the UK, and even how to start your own business with no money. Follow along for valuable advice on building, managing, and growing your business.

Bill Zhu, founder of Pokee AI, joins host Kay Cote on the Business Spotlight Podcast to break down how AI agents and reinforcement learning are transforming long, manual enterprise workflows—cutting projects that once took weeks or months down to 30 minutes while reducing costs by up to 97%. Bill shares his journey from leading applied reinforcement learning at Meta (driving $500M+ in annual revenue impact) to launching Pokee AI in October 2024 and raising a $12M seed round, plus insights on building AI-native companies, differentiating in a noisy AI market, leveraging partnerships with major tech ecosystems, and growing an open-source community. If you’re interested in enterprise automation, AI workflow tools, B2B SaaS growth, and the future of on-device/on-prem AI, this episode delivers practical lessons and a bold vision for where business is headed.Connect with Bill Zhu here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zheqingzhubill/🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Sandy Moll, President and Founder of Advanced Business Solutions (ABS), to share an inspiring, faith-driven journey from corporate job loss to building a multi-million-dollar, fully remote business operating in 29 states. Sandy breaks down how losing a six-figure W-2 career became the catalyst for entrepreneurship, why she built ABS with no employees and a nationwide contractor model, and how intentional leadership, silence, and values-based decision-making fueled consistent long-term growth—including 45% growth in 2024. This episode is packed with insights on scalable business models, serving banks and small to mid-sized businesses, navigating challenges, and discerning the right path amid constant noise—making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders seeking sustainable growth with purpose. Connect with Sandra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandymoll/🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Jen Birn, founder and owner of Birn Communications, to explore her 13+ year journey from longtime journalist to successful boutique PR and marketing consultant. Jen shares how she built a referral-only business without traditional scaling, why relationships and reputation matter more than algorithms, and how she navigates today’s ever-changing media landscape shaped by influencer marketing, affiliate models, and pay-to-play coverage. The conversation dives into solopreneur bandwidth, imposter syndrome, client selection rooted in values, and why saying no to the wrong opportunities creates space for the right ones. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, consultants, and creative business owners looking to build a sustainable, relationship-driven business while staying true to their passion and principles. 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, our host sits down with Carola, the owner of the Wellness Institute, to explore her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur. They discuss her passion for health and wellness, her company’s mission to provide safer, natural products, and the importance of holistic living. Carola also shares her incredible personal story of resilience after surviving a life-altering tragedy and how it shaped her business mindset. Tune in for valuable insights on business growth, overcoming challenges, and achieving longevity in both life and entrepreneurship!  You can get in touch with Wellness Institute here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessinstitutetx/🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Lynch, founder of The Only Timeline (TOTL), a global production company specializing in video, photography, and graphic design. Tyler shares his journey from studying mass communications to building a successful creative business, starting with viral Vine videos and landing major brand collaborations. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of trust and passion in creative work, and his vision for expanding TOTL worldwide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on chasing dreams, building a team, and turning creativity into a thriving business!🔗 Follow Tyler & TOTL: @wearetotl👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more!You can get in touch with Tyler here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-lynch-b55509a1/🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #CreativeBusiness #TOTL #Filmmaking #PhotographyThis channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Young, a fourth-generation oil and gas entrepreneur and the founder of King Operating Corporation. Jay shares insights into his company’s mission—raising capital to invest in oil and gas projects, including drilling and frack sand ventures. He discusses his journey in the industry, the challenges of fundraising, and the lessons learned from past financial struggles. Jay also reflects on the importance of strategic investments, the complexities of hiring, and what he would have done differently if he started over. Tune in for valuable takeaways on entrepreneurship, risk management, and building a successful investment strategy in the energy sector. For more information, visit King Operating: https://kingoperating.com/And check out Jay’s book The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing. You can get in touch with Jay Young here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayr-young/🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success  This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.