BIP Chat with Thomas Power & Penny Power OBE

Penny chats to Keith Langbo, an expert in talent acquisition, engagement & retention…and company culture. Is there anything more important than the people we recruit? The conversation centres on the idea that talent acquisition is personal, critiquing the current system as overly transactional and neglecting the human element. Keith discussed this three-stage model: - Pre-hire (assessing needs and existing talent), - Hire (improving interview techniques and focusing on values alignment) - Post-hire (creating a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience), Keith is committed to a human-centric approach which is crucial for reducing the high costs associated with bad hires and fostering employee wellbeing. The overall purpose is to advocate for a more holistic and values-based approach to talent acquisition that prioritises both the candidate and the employer's success. Take a listen to learn some of the key opportunities within each of the stages of recruiting that can remove your struggles with finding, attracting & retaining top talent! You can connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlangbo/ To find out more about how you could join the BIP100 Club community of experts, please visit our website: http://www.bip100.club

Penny chats with website conversion expert and live chat specialist, Lee Rennie. Websites are digital, but people prefer to buy from people. Calling and form-filling appeals to some visitors, but what about the growing number that are ready to engage, but don't like these traditional communication methods? It's more than likely they'll go back to Google and find another website. Penny and Lee talk about the benefits to your business of making the most of website visitors and 'making them stick', with human operated live chat. You can connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leerennie/ If you'd like to find out more about joining the BIP100 community of experts, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club

Penny chats to Rebecca Sutherland. Rebecca is an investor and entrepreneur focused on finding growth opportunities in unexpected places, helping "boring" businesses evolve into successful ventures. Rebecca has a strong track record in business acquisitions and turnarounds, always looking to unlock potential through strategic direction and practical solutions. Understanding what attracts investors is essential for securing the right partners and funding to fuel growth. In this chat, Rebecca Sutherland breaks down the five essential qualities that make a business irresistible to investors: strong leadership potential, solid financial health, team alignment, operational efficiency, and a clear exit strategy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to scale or an investor scouting the next big opportunity, these insights provide a blueprint for building or identifying a market-ready business that stands out to serious investors. You can connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sutherland-09a158100/ To find out more about becoming a member of the BIP100 Club community of experts, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club/vsl-video

Penny chats to Customer Experience Architect, B2B Lead Generation Expert, Onur Ibrahim. If you're ready to scale effortlessly and enjoy the process, this episode is a must-listen. So much money mis-spent, tune in and transform your business today! Onur placed his first FB commercial advert in 2004 and has been a Google partner for over 20 years. Dive into actionable strategies to simplify customer engagement while driving growth. Discover how to streamline your marketing efforts, improve customer experiences, and foster loyalty—all with less effort. Explore practical ways to enhance business growth without the stress. You can connect with our expert here: http://linkedin.com/in/onuribrahim https://Facebook.com/marketing.life https://x.com/strategydigital https://www.instagram.com/stylistik Want find out more about how to join the BIP100 community of experts? Visit our website: https://www.bip100.club/vsl-video

Penny chats to Liz Jackson, MBE, the Sales and Marketing Director of employee-owned corporate finance company, Initium. Initium’s focus is supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and adding exceptional value before, during and after the deal. In this chat, Liz shares hints and tips on why focusing on KPIs that matter today can have a massive impact on value when the time is right for exit. Liz also shared stories of what some of their former clients, called the Initium Fellows, have gone on to do post-deal, and the importance of prepping for what life could look like beyond the deal, and the impact you could have. You can connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizjacksonmbe/ Want to find out how to become a member of the BIP100 community of experts? Please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club/vsl-video

Penny chats with Sharon Eden, The Wild Elder, Spiritual Psychotherapist Coach. The sense of freedom we experience when we truly meet ourselves is amazing. The midlife crisis has been the butt of many a comedian’s joke. But what if it were anything but? What if it was a sacred rite of passage for you to evolve into a more refined and revitalised you? In this chat with Sharon Eden we talk about her expertise as a Spiritual Psychotherapist and her new book that I believe is transformative. Sharon Eden is an inspiring lady, she has dedicated her life to people and the need we all have inside to live the right life for ourselves. Her book RE-DISCOVERED, is on Amazon and I had the great pleasure of interviewing her. Sharon uncovers 'Down & Dirty Spirituality' and how it helps you to evolve; to access and express your potential, find your unique spiritual fingerprint, and discover your mission on Earth. In our conversation, we talk about: The world we are in now and why understanding ourselves is more critical than ever. Feminine and masculine energy, my own battle and how it isn't black and white, there are grey spaces for us all The joy, no matter what age we are, of finding ourselves, I share how I wish my own father, dying at 94 with a clear sense of struggle, has done some of this work even if it was just before he died. The power of her book is: · Discovering your true self. · Determining your direction. · Understand and manifest your purpose. · Finding that elusive “something” Search "Sharon Eden Re-Discovered" on Amazon and buy a copy, there is a 99p kindle which is always a nice win-win when books launch. Enjoy our 30 minute chat and I hope you are inspired to have the courage to know yourself a little bit more. You can connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharoneden1/ https://www.facebook.com/sharoneden.biz/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/rediscoveredwomen To find out more about becoming a BIP100 expert, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club

Penny chats to the Robin Cancer Trust charity founder and CEO, Toby Freeman. In this chat Toby and Penny deep dive into the top three lessons businesses can learn from the charity sector (plus much more) 1. Creating an empowered and impactful workplace culture. 2. Innovating services and identifying needs. 3. Connecting with customers through cause-based marketing They discuss why these lessons are so important to the charity sector, and the impact you can have by implementing them in your strategic and operational goals for your business. You can connect with our expert here: Instagram: @tobytalksbollocks @rctcharity https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/ https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity

Penny chats to David B. Horne, a Finance, fundraising and M&A Expert, Award-winning author and speaker. They explore the journey that led David B Horne to develop his FACE methodology – Fund, Acquire, Consolidate, Exit – and discussing how today he works exclusively with entrepreneurs, supporting them in achieving exponential growth that goes way beyond organic growth. He shares the story of one company he co-founded, where they tripled sales for three years running, growing from £1 million to £27 million. Many more details are available in David’s award-winning book, Add then Multiply – how small businesses can think like big businesses and achieve exponential growth. During his career, David has raised more than £120 million and completed 28 M&A transactions. He is currently working on his 29th and 30th deals. Connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-b-horne/ https://www.facebook.com/david.horne.967/ https://x.com/David_B_Horne To find out more about how you can join our BIP100 community of experts, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club/vsl-video

Penny chats with Business Strategy, Scale-Up & Prep to Sell Specialist, Jeff Gosling Join Penny and Jeff in an enlightening session on scaling your business. Discover how to enhance its value and appeal to investors and lenders. We feature insights from two cutting-edge software solutions Jeff’s clients utilise, offering a fresh perspective on your business. Learn strategies for immediate improvement and long-term financial freedom. Value Builder: Decode a Value Builder Score and take actionable steps. Explore the eight key drivers of value, with practical ideas for quick wins. Companies with a Score of 80+ command a 71% premium when selling. CASHFLOWSTORY: Experience the power of simple, unique software that boosts Profit, Cash Flow, and Value. Uncover your business’s “Power of One” by analysing the impact of small changes in the 7 critical levers. Navigate your business through the 4 Chapters, revealing both challenges and opportunities. Unleash the potential of Profit, Cash Flow, and Value. Learn how to transform your business into a thriving cash machine. Connect with our expert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrgosling To find out more about how you could join our BIP100 Club community of experts, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club/vsl-video

Penny chats to Money Coach & Financial Literacy expert, Lesley Thomas, the Founder of the Money Confidence Academy. If Financial Literacy were taught to children from a young age, this would add £200Billion to the UK Economy by 2050. With so many teenagers and young people, fearful about their financial futures, worried that they will be worse off than their parents, why is not enough being done to support them to become financially competent and money confident? You can connect with our expert here: www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas If you would like to find out more about joining the BIP100 community of experts, please visit our website: https://www.bip100.club