Delving into the journeys of local entrepreneurs who are at different stages of their business journey, to discuss the highs, lows, and the things they’ve learnt along the way, in the hope it’ll support and encourage more entrepreneurs to kickstart their business idea. Brought to you by Bro Radio and LCVA Services LTD.

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• Bonus: Quick Fire Questions with Graham Scutt - Loaded Dice

  Tuesday, 30 January 2024

  15 minutes

  In this bonus episode, this month's guest Graham Scutt of Loaded Dice answers a series of quick-fire questions. Lora will ask each guest a series of questions, to get to know more about their journey, the challenges and things they’ve learnt to help others starting on their business journey.

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• EP 5: Graham Scutt - Loaded Dice

  Wednesday, 17 January 2024

  35 minutes

  On our first episode of 2024, Lora speaks to Graham Scutt of Loaded Dice. Graham shares his business journey, starting online to moving into a retail unit in Barry, along with the highs, lows and lessons learnt during his business journey. If you'd like to be featured on a future episode of Entrepreneurs Unplugged or have something which is relevant to the local business community, email unplugged@broradio.fm.

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• EP 4: Town Centre Roundtable Discussion

  Friday, 15 December 2023

  58 minutes

  In our final episode, we're joined by representatives from three of the four Vale Town Centres, to discuss the highs, lows and challenges facing independent businesses, whilst looking ahead to 2024. Joining in the discussion is John Davies of Penarth Business Group, Amy Greenfield of Barry Shop Local and Sally Stephenson of Cowbridge Chamber of Trade.

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• EP3: Mel Griffin - Griffin Books

  Monday, 27 November 2023

  26 minutes

  Mel Griffin of independent bookstore Griffin Books tells us about her journey to owning a bookshop, the importance of a good working environment and collaborating with the wider business community.

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• Bonus: Quick Fire Questions with Chris Birch - Fredwell Cafe

  Wednesday, 25 October 2023

  43 minutes

  In this bonus episode, this months guests Chris Birch from Fredwell Cafe answer a series of quick fire questions. Lora will ask each guest a series of questions, to get to know more about their journey, the challenges and things they’ve learnt to help others starting on their business journey.

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• EP2: Chris Birch - The Birch Group and Fredwell Cafe

  Wednesday, 11 October 2023

  39 minutes

  On Episode two of Entrepreneurs Unplugged, Lora is joined by Chris Birch. Chris is a seriel entreprenuer, running a number of successful businesses under The Birch Group, including in property, cleaning and more recently with Fredwell Cafe in Cowbridge. In the episode, he shares the ups and downs of his business journey, what he's learnt and what's next. If you'd like to feature on a future episode of Entrepeneurs Unplugged or have something which is relevant to the local business community, email unplugged@broradio.fm.

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• Bonus: Quick Fire Questions with Claire & Tim Whalley - Craft Republic and Barry Island Spirits Co.

  Tuesday, 26 September 2023

  34 minutes

  In this bonus episode, this months guests Claire and Tim Whalley from Craft Republic and Barry Island Spirits Co answer a series of quick fire questions. Lora will ask each guest a series of questions, to get to know more about their journey, the challenges and things they’ve learnt to help others starting on their business journey.

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• EP1: Claire & Tim Whalley - Craft Republic and Barry Island Spirits Co.

  Wednesday, 13 September 2023

  56 minutes

  On Episode One of Entrepreneurs Unplugged, Lora is joined by husband and wife team Claire and Tim Whalley. They launched their multi-award-winning bar, Craft Republic in the midst of the covid pandemic, dealing with the ever changing rules that surrounding hospitality during that time. During that journey, they create their own in house spirits, which has now grown into its own fully fledged business and picking up multiple great taste awards. If you'd like to feature on a future episode of Entrepeneurs Unplugged or have something which is relevant to the local business community, email unp...

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• Introduction

  Friday, 8 September 2023

  40 seconds

  Host Lora Payne explains more about the Entrepreneurs Unplugged podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.

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