The Buffalo Sessions
By Jamie Stewart
"The Buffalo Sessions" is not just a podcast; it’s a movement. Hosted by Jamie Stewart founder of Circle Networks.
Each week we inspire listeners to 'BE MORE BUFFALO' and achieve more in business and life.
The Buffalo SessionsOct 24, 2022
62 - AI has become the number one course - Rene Looper share all
There's no escaping the AI revolution is well underway. This week I talk to Rene Looper to find out how he transformed his business from hotelier to digital marketing expert and now AI training has become the number one course in his business.
Find out more about Rene's business here https://tuminds.com
61 - Overcoming cancer & mental health to make an impact with others
Who do you know that might be suffering who needs some support?
Find out more about Louise's business here louisemcmilan.co.uk
60 - AI Founder Vit shares the story of Someli AI
59 - Are you an EPIC entrepreneur supporter?
this week I spoke to Rob Talbot from EPIC an amazing organisation supporting young entrepreneurs under 25 in setting up and running a business.
find out about the success stories they have had so far and how you as an entrepreneur can get involved in supporting them.
58 - Singer, Songwriter & Entrepreneur "Oran" launches something new
How often do you get to meet a future pop star?
This episode introduces you to Australian born Oran, already a successful entrepreneur, backing singer and songwriter who this week is launching her brand new single.
If still available, buy your signed copy of her new single here.
Click to see the launch of the new video here
Or for more information visit her website here oran.co.uk
57 - Learn the Secrets to LinkedIn Success with Craig Dean
If you've ever wondered how people utilise LinkedIn to build their personal brand and grow thier business then this is the show to listen to.
Read Craig's LinkedIn post mentioned in the show.
Connect with Craig on LinkedIn here
56 - Going Sober Transformed My Business w/ Todd from Spaghetti Agency
Todd shares his personal journey of sobriety and how its transformed the business giving massive growth in profitability and improved his health and relationships across the board.
Connect with Todd on LinkedIn here
And his website here
55 - How plastic waste can save our roads w/ Toby McCartney
It's not very often we come across an entrepreneur who has achieved as much as Toby McCartney in such a short space of time.
With their innovative process to transform plastic destined for landfill or incineration, MacRebur can help save both money AND our environment.
Find out more here www.macrebur.com
Or connect with Toby on LinkedIn here
54 - Airline Captain turned professional speaker and charity CEO Captain Emma Henderson MBE
This week Captain Emma Henderson MBE joins me to share her inspirational story, what hasn't she achieved.
Connect with Emma here www.emma-henderson.com
53 - There's a £300 Billion opportunity here in the UK, did you know? w/ Chris Williams
Did you know there are over 40,000 UK Government organisations that put somewhere in the region of £300 BILLION spend up for tender each year?
In this weeks episode Chris Williams shares his insight into the opportunities that are there for businesses large and small across the UK.
Connect with Chris by email here Chris@bidmanagementservices.co.uk
or on LinkedIn here
52 - How a business MERGER added the missing piece
If you've ever wondered about the how and why people merge then in this episode Cathy shares her experience.
51 - There's no point being good at what you do if you're tired all the time w/ Vanessa Sturman
In this episode Vanessa talks about the mistakes people make with new years health kicks and resolutions.
She shares simple actionable tips to help busy entrepreneurs make changes to their health and their energy levels on a daily basis.
As well as how she nurtures relationships to feature on radio and TV on a consistent basisd
Vanessa helps people, leaders and teams eat their way to great performance, reduced fatigue and a healthy weight by implementing non-restrictive, healthy eating habits and incorporating more delicious plant based wholefoods.
No dieting, no fads and you still get to eat your favourite foods. As a specialist Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker, she’s a regular on BBC Radio, and also featured on Sky News, Metro, Times Radio and LBC.
Her 1:1 clients get results such as losing weight without ever dieting again, hormone balance, reduced inflammation, great energy, great gut health, reduction in joint pain and bloating and much more. Her approach is always bespoke to ensure it fits in with their life, budget, personal goals and food preferences.
Corporate clients include the likes of Octopus Energy, Cambridge University Press, Michigan State University and Brooks MacDonald where she delivers talks and workshops providing practical information for the busy person on topics such as How To Have Great Productivity and Gut Health, Nutrition to Thrive In Menopause and How to stay Healthy on a Budget.
Links
- Follow her on Instagram
- Join her free community for health tips, recipes and to have your questions answered
- Download her free guide on balanced eating for great energy and a healthy weight
- Her Power Hour can be purchased for just £97 (use the code Glow97). This is a dedicated 1:1 hour session with Vanessa to:
- Get you some great results for your health and energy with small changes that you can do immediately
- Help identify some barriers to your health and weight management issues that you can take charge of
- Ensure you have a mini action plan to kick start your health journey!
50 - Is it time to work on your sales strategy w/ Marcus Elwell
This week I'm joined by Marcus Elwell, who has had an impressive entrepreneurial career spanning over 20 years.
After overcoming a brain tumour he's now an established sales coach helping businesses and entrepreneurs transform their results.
Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn here
49 - Business Blunders and Bloody Great Ideas w/ John Attridge
In this inspiring episode of The Buffalo Sessions, host Jamie Stewart sits down with John Attridge, a renowned entrepreneur and innovator. John shares his unique journey, starting out in Australia and now based in the UK, revealing how he, like the buffalo, faced life's storms head-on and emerged victorious.
Discover John's early experiences and what led him to become an entrepreneur. He talks about the significant challenges he encountered in his career and how he tackled them in his brand new book "Business Blunders and Bloody Great Ideas".
Find out more about his book here
48 - How To Wreck Your Business w/ Stuart Mason
Who better to learn from than someone who has been there and done it.
We never usually get to learn from the big mistakes that people make in business.
"How To Wreck Your Business" is an absolute gem of a book that every business owner should have on their shelf. This captivating story takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of a business's journey, showcasing the critical mistakes that could have easily been avoided.
47 - So you think you don't have time w/ Felicity Ashley
Mother. Marketer. Mariner. Motivator. Felicity Ashley is a former blue-chip marketing leader with more than 20 years’ experience, transatlantic rower, cancer survivor, business founder and mother of three. While recovering from a hip replacement, she decided to put her renewed mobility to the test and take on ‘the world’s toughest row’ – while unknowingly battling bowel cancer. She’s resilient, dynamic, authentic, relatable, positive, inspiring.
Drawing on her personal journeys of discovery, she speaks about how a positive mindset is key to success and happiness – overcoming challenges and fears, tackling biases, creating winning teams, thriving through change, embracing opportunities and smashing goals. When life gives you lemons, it’s not just about making lemonade - it’s about using them to create something amazing.
She now works with organisations andleaders facing transformational change and challenges – helping them to set and achieve ambitious goals, overcome adversity, increase resilience, build high-performing teams, and promote health and wellbeing in the workforce.
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46 - Can you eat your way to better performance w/ Vanessa Sturman
Vanessa helps people, leaders and teams eat their way to great performance, reduced fatigue and a healthy weight by implementing non-restrictive, healthy eating habits and incorporating more delicious plant based wholefoods. No dieting, no fads and you still get to eat your favourite foods. As a specialist Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker, she’s a regular on BBC Radio, and also featured on Sky News, Metro, Times Radio and LBC.
Her 1:1 clients get results such as losing weight without ever dieting again, hormone balance, reduced inflammation, great energy, great gut health, reduction in joint pain and bloating and much more. Her approach is always bespoke to ensure it fits in with their life, budget, personal goals and food preferences.
Corporate clients include the likes of Octopus Energy, Cambridge University Press, Michigan State University and Brooks MacDonald where she delivers talks and workshops providing practical information for the busy person on topics such as How To Have Great Productivity and Gut Health, Nutrition to Thrive In Menopause and How to stay Healthy on a Budget.
Links
- Follow her on Instagram
- Join her free community for health tips, recipes and to have your questions answered
- Download her free guide on balanced eating for great energy and a healthy weight
- Her Power Hour can be purchased for just £97 (use the code Glow97). This is a dedicated 1:1 hour session with Vanessa to:
- Get you some great results for your health and energy with small changes that you can do immediately
- Help identify some barriers to your health and weight management issues that you can take charge of
- Ensure you have a mini action plan to kick start your health journey!
45 - Is it time to ask for more business? Go For No with Andrea Waltz
So many people in business are amazing at what they do but hate to ask for the business and leave so many opportunities untouched.
I this weeks show Andrea Waltz co-author of Go For No with Richard Fenton shares her top tips to help you overcome this mindset that's holding so many people back from the success they deserve.
Find out more about Go For No here.
44 - How confident are you with your business? Inspiration from Amy Goodall
Amy has a fascinating background, working with some amazing brands in her career so far.
We talk about confidence in business and much more.
Find out more about Amy business here www.madaboutthebrand.co.uk
And connect on Instagram here
43 - Creating a Buzz: From Adversity to Apiculture with Paula Carnell
How do you go from successful artist to losing the business and being bedridden and wheelchair bound for 7 years, to then recover and reinventing yourself as an international expert and speaker?
In this weeks show, Paula Carnell shares the adversity that she overcame to become a highly sought after speaker and business woman.
Visit Paula's website here paulacarnell.com
42 How The Hell Do You Write A Book? w/Vicky Quinn Fraser
If you've ever had that urge to write a book then this is definitely the episode for you!
Vicky shares top tips to help you get clear on your idea and the process to get your book out of your head and into your hands.
Find out more here moxiebooks.co.uk
41 - How to go from good to great with Frank Stebbing & George McGillivray
This weeks episode we dive into brand identity with Frank Stebbing and local marketing with George McGillivray
Find out more about George's business Webecomm Marketing here
Connect with George on LinkedIn here
And click here to find out all about Frank Stebbings business Frank Brands
Connect with Frank on LinkedIn here
40 - The Power Of Three with Ailsa Stinson & Rik Courtney
As I launch the new branding - The Buffalo Sessions - I'm joined by Ailsa Stinson and Rik Courtney.
39 - 12 months on hearing my brand was NOT fun with Ailsa Stinson - Do One Thing
It's been almost 12 months since Ailsa Stinson from Do One Thing gave me the feedback my brand was boring and definitely NOT fun... well the website anyway.
She's back to share what's worked and what hasn't reviewing the first 12 months of her Branding membership for micro business owners.
Click here to find out more about the amazing membership
38 - Why I'm nervous about my big event
Thanks to Catherine Hyde, Jamie is the one being interviewed in this weeks episode which is all about the big Circle Networks Live event... more than just an event a business transformation package.
37 - How building the future really works - interview with author Mats Larsson
Mats has launched his latest book and in this interview he shares more on the business opportunities that the future offers with an in depth look into the move to electric vehicles.
There's no doubt we are not ready for the switch, and thats where new opportunities lie for entrepreneurs in the coming years.
Order your copy today from Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/3pl7y4k
36 - Building your business community (& membership) with Sam Hill
In this weeks episode we get a sneak peek into the community and membership world of Sam Hill.
Sam has been the hidden secret of a number of very succesful and high profile memberships helping the founders generate hundreds of thousands and in some cases millions of pounds.
Sam is a headline speaker at Circle Networks Live on 18th September 2023, grab your ticket here.
35 - Why would anyone choose to walk over hot coals or broken glass? w/ Keith McKay
This week I interview Keith McKay from Steps For You all about our upcoming event for Acorns Childrens Hospice.
If you're ready to make a change just click here to sign up and secure your place.
To find out more about Keith and Steps For You click here.
34 - Are you really ready to receive?
33 - The how and why to raise finance for your business - Take A Punt with Bernard Sparkes
In this weeks episode I speak to Bernard Sparkes who simplifies business finance and why you might be interested in finding out more in order to accelerate your business growth.
32 - Leaders are MAD with Claire Walton - who do you know that's overwhelmed, frustrated and not enjoying the business owner journey?
Author and executive coach Claire Walton joins me for this weeks episode to talk about the pressure of business and much more.
31 - Money Mindset with Liz Hancock
Reprogram your mind, remove limiting beliefs and learn the strategies to become financially abundant, even if you’ve had a terrible relationship with money in the past Liz Hancock is the person to help you make the changes you need.
Find out more here on her website here
Connect with Liz on LinkedIn here
30 - Paul McGowan turned the spotlight on me (Jamie Stewart) for a change
29 - Launching a membership, how MARKETING makes all the difference - w/ Zoe Roddis
Zoe Roddis shares an insight into her varied career, working with large brands, living abroad, running her own business for 11 years, stopping and then relaunching for huge success during lockdown.
Connect with Zoe here on LinkedIn
28 - Former lawyer Narinder Sheena talks about her recovery from chronic back pain without surgery led to starting a new business
Connect with Narinder on LinkedIn here
27 - Giraffe's, Speaking and Marketing - how to monetise your message w/ Elliot Kay
Find out how speaking can transform your income, why there's more to it than just what you say and much more.
Gig Getters link
Connect with Elliot on LinkedIn here
26 - The FIVE Fundamentals w/ Rik Courtney - social media marketing for business owners
We talk about Rik's imminent book launch "The Five Fundamentals" delve into Rik's past having started in social media marketing in it's infancy back in 2005 as well as having an indepth chat about ChatGPT and AI for social media marketing and business.
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25 - Receive more QUALIFIED referrals on a consistent basis
24 - Would you consistently STOP your marketing activity? I this episode I talk about how to build a steady income for your business.
In this week's episode of Networking LAB, we dive into the importance of consistency in networking and marketing to establish a steady stream of income for your business.
Through real-world examples and practical tips, we explore the impact of inconsistent networking on your income, identify the right networking activity for your business, and leverage the power of ongoing relationships with potential clients and partners.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your networking to the next level, this episode will give you the insights and action you need to build a strong foundation for your business's success.
23 - The People-Centered Approach to Scaling a Business with Sarah Hoyle
On this episode of Networking LAB, I talk to Sarah Hoyle, founder of Mayday HR, about the people-centered approach to scaling a business. Sarah shares her insights on the challenges businesses face when trying to scale and how a people-centered approach can help overcome these challenges. She also shares best practices for implementing a people-centered approach and the role of HR in contributing to the success of a business.
To find out more visit www.maydayhr.com
22 How to write your first book: An Interview with Cate Butler Ross
Cate talks us through her upcoming book that's about to launch, shares her personal journey as an experienced journalist and how she became an expert in helping people write soul-led, story-driven, authority-building content. She explains her approach to content creation and how writing from the heart can help people connect with their soul tribe and build their authority.
Cate also shares the benefits of writing soul-led content and offers tips and advice for overcoming the challenges of writing with authenticity. Join us as we delve into the world of writing with a heartbeat and learn how to create content that resonates with your audience.
Find out more here theluminous.media and the link to buy the book here theluminous.media/ssbook/?fbclid=IwAR0pmdyUjOwk6V1NYbWhEGfFcLpgPpIoHOZGmLmQcZnosUiDleg7FACVecQ
21 - Entrepreneurial Reward: Achieving Success in Business w/ Claudia Hodgson-Rodriguez
20 - The Amazon Alexa Landgrab: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Frontier w/ Chris Griffiths
In today's episode, we'll be discussing the exciting potential that Alexa skills have for entrepreneurs. With the rapid growth of smart speakers and voice assistants, the market for Alexa skills is expanding rapidly, and there are many opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalise on this trend.
One of the biggest advantages of developing an Alexa skill is the potential for reaching a large audience. With over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices in use worldwide, the potential customer base for your skill is huge. Additionally, since Alexa skills can be used to automate a wide range of tasks and functions, the possibilities for creating a unique and useful skill are endless.
Another advantage of developing an Alexa skill is the relatively low barrier to entry, and we explain more in the show. This means that entrepreneurs with limited resources can enter the market and develop successful skills.
In this episode, we'll be discussing some of the key considerations for developing a successful Alexa skill, as well as some of the most promising opportunities in the market. Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or a complete newcomer to the field, we hope that you'll find this episode informative and inspiring.
So join us as we explore the Alexa Landgrab and discover the exciting opportunities that voice-enabled technologies can open up for entrepreneurs!
Find out more about Voicon the skill builders here voicon.co.uk
19 How to Maximise Your Networking and Events; Secret Zoom Hacks and LinkedIn tips - w/ Alexa Martinez
If you're interesting in increasing your visibility, personal development and leveraging your network this is a great episode to listen to.
Connect with Alexa on LinkedIn here.
18 - The more different you are, the more you stand out - w/ John Cleary Brand Photographer
Find out more about John here www.johnclearyphotography.co.uk/
17 - Forced to shut a business down during the last 2 years - American based voiceover artist Mark Henson shares his journey
Find out more about Mark and his work here markhensonvo.com/
16 - Your VOICE could be the most under utilised resource that you have - w/ Caroline E King
What if you learned how your voice and making some conscious changes could improve your ability to get your message across?
Connect with Caroline E King on LinkedIn here
15 - Why you NEED to be investing in your marketing TODAY from an accountants perspective w/ Daryl Davies
Daryl has grown his practice year on year since launching 4 years ago and has recently acquired another practice in order to continue their growth.
As a regular networker he gives a unique perspective as a business owner just like you and I.
14 - How much do you really know about BRANDING? w/ Ailsa Stinson
How much do you really know about BRANDING and building your brand?
In this weeks episode Ailsa Stinson from B Is For Brand shares 3 things she works on every day AND her 5 Lessons that every business owner should follow to build your brand strategy.
Hungry for more then click here
13 - Raise your VISIBILITY and to support your business goals and growth w/ Jamie Stewart
Raising your visibility has never been more important for business owners. In this weeks episode I share a simple 4 step strategy that I use to raise my visibility.
Click here to download the one pager I put together to help remind you of all the key steps.
There is little or no cost to any of these steps and perfect to help you raise your visibility AND your sales.