👀 Sometimes the career path you never planned becomes the one that matters most. Coming Monday... Warren speaks with Krista Cartlidge, CEO of MYTIME Young Carers, about her journey from secondary school teacher to leading a nationally recognised charity supporting young carers. What started as frustration with the education system became something much bigger after Krista realised how many young carers were slipping through the cracks unnoticed. This is a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, resilience and creating meaningful change for young people carrying responsibilities far beyond their years. 🎙️ New episode out Monday on your favourite streaming platform!
The Evolve to Succeed Podcast
Entertainment Providers
Poole, Dorset 1,233 followers
🎙Discovering the Secrets of Success with Business Leaders🎙
About us
Discovering the secrets of success with business leaders, hosted by Evolve founder Warren Munson. New episodes are released every other Monday available to listen and watch on Apple, Spotify, Google and YouTube.
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“How much is enough?” It’s one of the biggest and most personal questions founders face when thinking about exit. In this clip from our latest special episode, Declan O'Toole reflects on money, financial freedom and the “4% rule” that often shapes conversations around life after business. Part of a wider discussion featuring real stories from founders who’ve built, scaled and sold their businesses, this episode explores the emotional and practical realities of exit. 🎧 Available on all streaming platforms 🔗👇
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We loved Amelia’s analogy here 👇 because exiting a business really can feel a bit like hosting a dinner party. From the outside, it may look polished and seamless. But behind the scenes? There’s planning, pressure, timing, difficult decisions and plenty of moving parts. In our latest episode, Amelia guides us through real conversations with founders who’ve built, scaled and sold businesses. Sharing the moments that tested them most, both professionally and personally. 🎧 Watch or listen now, links in the comments below!
I’m going to continue with my food analogies here… because a successful business exit, much like a good dinner party, usually looks effortless on the surface – but only because of all the planning behind the scenes. After listening to our latest The Evolve to Succeed Podcast episode on business exits, I couldn’t help but make the comparison. From the outside, people see the polished final result. What they don’t always see is everything happening behind the scenes – the planning, preparation, timing, pressure, last-minute changes, and the occasional feeling that you’re juggling far too many things at once! What really stood out to me from this episode was just how personal the exit process can be. Of course, there are conversations around valuation, buyers and negotiations. But there’s also the emotional side: When is the right time? What does life look like afterwards? And how do you build something that can thrive without you? This topic felt even more relevant after attending Accountex last week. At the start of 2024 there were 5.5 million SMEs in the UK, and 75% of SME employers were family-owned – which is a good reminder that for many owners, exit planning is never just a commercial decision, it’s a personal one too. Another insight that stuck with me was that businesses which innovate and access external capital tend to outperform those that don’t. To me, that’s a reminder that preparing for exit isn’t something that starts at the end – it starts much earlier, by building a stronger, more resilient and more valuable business. A successful exit rarely happens by accident. It takes planning, good advice, and time spent working on the business, not just in it. So, whether exit feels years away or is already on your radar, this episode is well worth a listen. 🎙️ Link in the comments. #ExitPlanning #BusinessOwners #SMEs #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship
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One of the themes that comes up time and time again on The Evolve to Succeed Podcast is that selling a business is rarely just a transaction. Over the years, I’ve had some fascinating conversations with founders and business leaders about building, scaling and ultimately exiting their businesses. In this special episode, Amelia revisits some of those conversations and pulls together real insights from people who have been through the journey themselves. What comes through clearly is that exit is as much emotional as it is financial - from deal fatigue and due diligence, to identity, timing, choosing the right buyer and understanding what comes next. If you are building a business, thinking about succession, or planning for the future, I’d really recommend giving this episode a listen. Available on your favourite streaming platform.
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Selling a business isn’t just a financial decision - it’s an emotional one too. In this clip from our special exit episode, Lincoln New reflects on the feeling of stepping away from something that had been “his baby” for years. A really honest reminder that behind every exit is a founder figuring out who they are after the business. 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eJ9D48f3
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🚪 What comes after the exit? Amelia Atkins one of Evolve’s business advisors, guides us through real conversations with founders who’ve built, scaled and sold their businesses, sharing the moments that tested them most along the way. From choosing the right buyer to navigating the emotional shift of stepping away, it’s an honest look at the side of exit most people never see. 🎧 Available on all streaming platforms
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👀 Selling a business is rarely as simple as signing on the dotted line. In next week’s new episode, Amelia revisits Warren’s conversations with founders and business leaders to explore the real story behind business exits - the pressure, uncertainty and emotional highs and lows that often go unseen. Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t building the business… it’s letting go of it. 🎙️ New episode out Monday on your favourite listening platform
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🔦 Podcast Spotlight: From paper to superyachts What started as a one-man chart correction service is now a global navigation tech business used by 600+ vessels. David Store and Alicia Store, co-founders of dsnm Ltd, share how they built and scaled their business over 25 years. From early scrappy days to launching their own software, they reveal the decisions, risks and mindset shifts that made the difference. A brilliant insight into building a resilient, niche business with real staying power. 🎧 Watch or listen now. #EvolveToSucceed #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #FounderJourney
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🔦 Podcast Spotlight: From Side Hustle to Dragon’s Den What does it really take to turn an idea into a brand, and then take it onto national TV? In this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Emma Burke, co-founder of LACEEZE LTD, shares her journey from developing an innovative product to stepping into the Dragon’s Den. From learning her pitch word-for-word to managing the surge in demand after airing, Emma gives an honest look at the highs, the pressure and the momentum that followed. This is a story of backing your idea, building a brand community and navigating rapid growth. 🎧 Watch or listen on YouTube now. #EvolveToSucceed #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #BusinessGrowth #DragonsDen
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🔦 Podcast Spotlight - Revisiting the conversations that still offer real value for founders and leaders today. From kitchen idea to supermarket shelves… Jimmy's Iced Coffee is now a nationally recognised brand - but like every great business, it started small. In this episode, we explore the real journey behind the growth: ☕ How the idea first came to life ☕ What it actually takes to scale a product-based business ☕ The resilience needed to keep going when it’s not straightforward If you’re building, scaling, or thinking about turning an idea into something bigger, this one’s worth your time. What stage are you at right now... idea, growth, or scaling? 🎧 Watch now on YouTube Jim Cregan #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ScalingUp #EvolveToSucceed