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This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Ian and Charlie Patterson, the husband-and-wife team behind Little Fin Coffee Roastery.

This one’s been a long time coming, and it didn’t disappoint.

A little over a year after opening their first coffee shop, we sit down to discuss how roasting beans in their garage led to them supplying speciality coffee, machines, and equipment to over 80 businesses across Essex and beyond.

We learn what led Ian to leave a super-secure job after seventeen years, how he and Charlie dealt with the transition from more traditional employment to growing a start-up, and find out what they’ve learned about making the move into hospitality.

Between running a roastery, a coffee shop, the wholesale side of the business, and raising two kids (oh, and I forgot to mention that Charlie also runs her own cleaning business), I ask how the pair keep all of their plates spinning. Stay tuned for a super-relatable answer.

Little Fin has quickly become synonymous with amazing customer service and that is, in no small part, down to the incredible team Ian and Charlie have built. That being the case, it was only right to get them involved in this week’s game.

Please enjoy… Ian and Charlie.
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This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Hamid Oukili, an Essex-based businessman and one of the original founders of The Brunch Co, a brunch, breakfast, coffee and cocktail spot based in Leigh-on-Sea.

The Brunch Co opened its doors at their original site over seven years ago, and in that time Hamid, co-founder Dan and their team have built a brand that’s become recognised for its original menu, electric atmosphere and incredible customer service. But it’s taken time, mistakes and a whole lot of learning to get there.

We explore the variety of jobs Hamid took on before entering the world of hospitality, how they shaped his approach to leading his own team, and why he’s a big believer that failure in business is just part of the process.

We also learn how an experience at a US fast food restaurant changed Hamid’s approach to staff development, why health and wellness are key to him staying focused, and why achieving work–life balance…at least in the early days of running a business…is nigh on impossible.

Please enjoy… Hamid Oukili.
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My guest on JobsWorth this week is Rory Emery – founder of The Moment Posters.

Rory, in his own words, has always been a bit of a wheeler-dealer, but don’t let the label fool you… Del Boy he most certainly is not.

The very definition of a self-starter, Rory has taken his love of film, as well as an appreciation for art and history, and created a business that sees him source rare and vintage movie posters for clients across the globe.

We find out how his fascination with James Bond led to him working at a top London gallery, ask why he decided to go it alone and start his own business in the first place, and I ask for some investment advice for anyone looking to start their own poster collection… thank me later.

We also explore how he’s handled setbacks, a volatile US market and ensuring he plays to his strengths, and Rory shares how his ADHD diagnosis led to a much better understanding of how to manage productivity and feelings of self-doubt.

Oh, and we’ve got a 007-themed game for you all at the end (see if you can beat Rory’s score 👀)

Please enjoy… Rory Emery.
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On JobsWorth this week, I’m joined by Alannah Brown, founder of non-alcoholic cocktail brand HotDrop Drinks.

In a little over 12 months, she has learned about an industry she’d never worked in, turned an idea into a fully fledged brand, gone to market with three products, and done all of this alongside a full-time job in insurance.

If the first question that jumps into your head is “HOW?”, then don’t worry, I spend a good chunk of the conversation asking exactly that.

We get Alannah’s take on building boundaries between life and work, find out what it takes to remain productive when you’re spinning alllll of the plates, and learn how the pressure of building a brand-new business from the ground up has affected her over the last year.

We also explore the inspiration behind the brand, how drinking culture has evolved over the past ten years, and discuss why so many big brands get it wrong when trying to appeal to non-drinkers.

Alannah is on a mission to make HotDrop the go-to brand when alcohol isn’t on the cards. Once you’ve listened to this episode, it’s hard to imagine a world where that’s not going to happen.

Please enjoy… Alannah Brown.
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This week I’m joined by Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond, experiential creatives and founders of Nine Productions.

In a world where we digest so much information through our screens, Em and Jess have built a brand committed to amplifying human connection through engaging, immersive, and sensational events. And over the last 10 years, they’ve done it for some of the world’s best-known brands.

We discover how they met, demystify the weird and wonderful world of experiential marketing, find out why they’re on a mission to challenge tradition and break away from industry norms, and learn about their commitment to signposting opportunities for anyone wanting to work in the creative world.

Nine was born following a serendipitous invite to an event where Em and Jess floated the idea of a collaboration and manifested an opportunity to deliver a client pitch that would change their lives forever. Prepare to be inspired — and reminded that sometimes you just need to get out of your own way.

We talk about the freedom to make mistakes, being intentional about the experience you gather throughout your career, and the influence of strong female role models in a male-dominated industry - as well as how Em and Jess feel about stepping into that role themselves.

Please enjoy… Emily and Jess.
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