In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, host Stephen O'Donnell sits down with Andy, the visionary behind Athlete Focused. Andy shares his journey from a background in sports science to building a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and the power of team-driven growth. Andy discusses …

In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, hosted by Stephen O'Donnell, we sit down with James Rooney, owner of AC Roofing & Cladding and a professional golfer. James shares invaluable insights into running a successful construction business, focusing on cash flow management, communication, and the importance of balancing growth. He also discuss…

In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, host Simon O'Donnell interviews Simon Hannah, Managing Director of JW Filshill, a leading wholesale business in Scotland. Simon shares invaluable insights on how aligning company culture with business strategy drives success and empowers employees. He reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the …

Andrew Dobbie advises entrepreneurs to embrace authenticity and transparency in their business practices. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and one's values, which in turn helps build trust and loyalty among clients and employees. This episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and strategies of running a successful …

Gavin Mochan emphasises the importance of focusing your efforts in a startup. He highlights the challenge of balancing various aspects of the business, from market research to fundraising, and adapting to new responsibilities outside his previous expertise. Gavin's intrinsic motivation, driven by personal experiences, including the loss of his moth…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Poonam Gupta (OBE), the influential leader behind PG Paper. Poonam shares her invaluable advice: have a purpose and don't dwell on the negatives. She highlights her key learning on the importance of building relationships that will grow your business and emphasizes resilie…

Join Stephen O'Donnell in this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan" as he sits down with Alan Anderson, the leader of TSF Finance. Dive deep into Alan's journey and discover why managing cashflow is the cornerstone of any successful business. Alan shares his candid insights on the importance of cultivating the right culture and the persistent cha…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews David MacNeil, the visionary leader of CastleBay Investments. David emphasises the importance of having a growth mindset and shares his key learning: having a clear purpose for the business. He also discusses the common challenge of underestimating the time and cashflow re…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Ev Foster from Keller Williams. Ev discusses the challenge of helping people understand that there's a different way to do things and shares the crucial insight that there indeed is a different way to approach business. Throughout the conversation, Ev emphasises the import…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," host Stephen O'Donnell interviews Alan McKee from MCM Solicitors. Alan shares his essential advice: always have a plan! He discusses the challenges of growing a team and transitioning to people management, emphasising the importance of having a great team around you and not going it alone. Alan also h…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Fiona Jackson, the inspiring force behind SalonWise. Fiona emphasizes the importance of keeping your standards high and shares her experience with the challenge of managing time when starting a business. Learn about her biggest insight: the necessity of having different re…