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Peer Effect
Best way to scale? Your peers have the answers.
This is the podcast for scaleup founders looking for insightful, actionable wisdom from some of the best operators around. Each week we’ll explore one secret that other founders and experts are using right now and how to implement it.
It’s practical wisdom to build the company AND life you want. Hosted by renowned founder coach and advisor James Johnson.
You’ve survived to £1m, now let’s scale to £10m+.
Episodes
132 episodes
Scaling Smarter: How Founder Forums Propel Success, with Kevin Lavelle
What does it really take to scale beyond the early wins? For founders who’ve already seen a degree of success, reaching the next level means facing new challenges, and Keven Lavelle, founder of Harbor and Mizzen + Main know...
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Episode 33
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Navigating Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Bob Bowden
Ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges of starting and scaling a business? In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Bowdon, founder and CEO of VidaFair, a pay-per-stream video platform. Bob has worked as a reporter and producer ...
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Episode 32
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Creating a Culture of Well-being: Mental Health Insights for Founders & Teams
In this special mashup episode of Peer Effect, we bring together insights on mental health, well-being, and sustainable performance from leaders who are making it happen! Michael Matania, Sam Rosen, and Dan Brownsher share real exp...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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Scaling Tech: Four Founders Share Their Secrets to Success
In this special mashup episode of Peer Effect, we’ve gathered insights from four tech founders who have successfully scaled their companies. From navigating the complexities of AI integration to finding balance between innovation and op...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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18:59
Navigating M&A to Unlock New Markets, with Matt Bodnar
Ever thought that Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are just for the big names with endless cash? In this episode, ex-Goldman Sachs sailor and ‘Forbes 30 under 30’, Matt Bodnar explores how founders can leverage acquisition strateg...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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29:07
Harnessing Peer Influence for Entrepreneurial Growth and Team Success, with Logan Naidu
Does character and trust matter more than high performance? In this episode, of Peer Effect, we’re joined by Logan Naidu, Founder and Group CEO of Kernel Global. He’s successfully scaled his company to $50 million in revenue and tod...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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25:43
Navigating Founder Alignment to Avoid Toxic Pitfalls, with Alice Olafare
What does it take to keep a team aligned, motivated, and moving towards a shared mission, even when things get tough?In this episode, Alice Olafare shares her insights as an ex-founder and her experience working with more than 120 found...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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Scaling Smart: Hiring, Delegation, and AI in Business Growth, with Richard White
Are you hiring the fans of your company, and the people who already love your business’ product?In this episode of Peer Effect, Richard White, Founder and CEO of Fathom, offers valuable insights from his lessons learned in scaling his te...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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24:56
Mastering AI Integration to Future-Proof Your Business, with Eric Daimler
The future of AI in business? It’s already arrived.Eric Daimler, a titan in the AI space with over 20 years of experience, joins Peer Effect to show you why. With a background that spans advising the White House, co-founding over 6 tech...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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23:21
Social Fit vs. Culture Fit: Diversity as a Competitive Advantage, with Jo Major
Ever thought about how prioritising diversity and inclusion could unlock new growth for your business? What does "culture fit" really mean and do you make your company culture measurable? In this episode, Jo Major, fou...
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Episode 24
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Leading with Purpose: Key Insights from Founders on Building Culture
A founder can make or break company culture! In this curated episode of Peer Effect, we explore essential leadership strategies with Dean Seddon (founder and CEO of MAVERRIK), Dan Brownsher (Fou...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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14:33
Founders Share 4 Key Lessons in Scaling and Decision-Making
In this curated episode of Peer Effect, we've gathered insights from four industry leaders on the strategies behind successful scaling and decision-making. Sam Rosen (founder and CEO, DeskPass), Bartosz Skwarczek (founder and p...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:54
Building a Global Gaming Giant through Belief and Trust, with Bartosz Skwarczek
How does a startup become the world’s largest online marketplace for gaming without any funding?In this insightful episode, I'm joined by Bartosz Skwarczek, the mastermind behind G2A.com, as he shares his remarkable journey from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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24:33
The Power of Slowing Down to Scale Up, with Sam Rosen
What if the secret to scaling your business successfully lies not in speeding up but in slowing down? In this episode, I explore this unconventional yet powerful strategy with Sam Rosen, co-founder and CEO of DeskPass. From the inceptio...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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20:15
The Art of Opportunity: Harnessing Timing and Simplicity to Raise £22 Million, with David King
Is your startup ready to pivot when opportunity knocks?In this episode, we dive into the secrets of running a successful tech startup with David King, co-founder and co-CEO of Artificial Labs. From its inception in 2013 to raisin...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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24:21
Revolutionising Local Marketing and Creating a Shared Vision, with Alex Nocifera
Imagine a simple observation in a Starbucks queue changing the trajectory of your entire career.In this episode of Peer Effect, we delve into the mind of Alex Nocifera. Alex's entrepreneurial journey started back in 2005, with the...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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Building Sustainable Teams and Resilient Leadership, with Anouk Agussol
Is your approach to people management setting you up to scale or fail?In this episode of Peer Effect, Anouk Agussol, founder of Unleashed, shares invaluable insights into strategic human resources practices...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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24:33
Mastering Risk, Return, and Real Estate, with Colton Pace
Imagine having the secrets of billionaire real estate moguls at your fingertips, transforming the way you manage your most significant investment—your home. Today, we uncover how Colton Pace, CEO of OwnWell, is democratising high-en...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:56
Transforming Personal Triumphs into Tech Innovation, with Varun Bhanot
Varun Bhanot, co-founder & CEO of Magic AI, turned his personal health transformation into a groundbreaking venture, creating the world's first AI personal trainer. This episode dives into how personal experiences shape innovative enterpris...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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Unlocking Strategic Networking and Community Building, with Joshua Goodfield
What if one connection could change the trajectory of your business's future?Today, we delve into the transformative power of community and networking with Joshua Goodfield, Executive Director of VC Platform. Discover how elite networks...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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Mastering Sales, Creating Winning Systems, and Future-Proofing Your Business, with Paul David
With a background in nonprofit and social impact sectors, Paul David, Co-founder and CEO of Literal Humans, has seamlessly woven agile marketing and storytelling into the fabric of his agency, driving it to achieve £1M in annual recurring reven...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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28:20
Rethinking Workplace Culture and Mental Health, with Michael Matania
Michael Matania, founder and CEO of Mycelium, shares his groundbreaking approach to transforming workplace culture and mental health. Michael's journey from teaching meditation to people in Facebook, as well as a centre for men in g...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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Revolutionising Remote Training and Productivity, with Ken Babcock
Ken Babcock, co-founder and CEO of Tango, shares his transformative journey of redefining workplace training and learning. With a bold decision to leave Harvard Business School amid the pandemic, Ken and his team harnessed their insights ...
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Episode 11
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Facing Founder Setbacks and Building Resilience, with Alex van Klaveren
There's no question that founders and high achievers often face significant struggles when it comes to failure and disappointments, and recent economic turbulence has only intensified these challenges.This week on Peer Effect, we're joi...
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Episode 10
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Embracing Vulnerability and Humility as a Leader, with Dan Brownsher
Dan Brownsher, Founder & CEO of Channel Key, discusses his unique perspective on leadership within the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape. Under his guidance, Channel Key has flourished, assisting brands in mastering the intricacies of sell...
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Episode 9
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