On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Jo and Oscar Hjälmås discuss their journey as co-owners of Baggette + Co., a financial services firm.

They share insights on their management buyout experience, the importance of maintaining company culture during rapid growth, and the strategies they implemented to ensure effective communication and team engagement.

In this engaging conversation, Jo and Oscar discuss the delicate balance between delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring financial viability in their business. They share insights on navigating personal and professional boundaries while working together as a couple, the impact of family dynamics on their business, and their definitions of success both personally and professionally.

This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

• The importance of defining roles and responsibilities in a partnership.
• Effective communication.
• Celebrating team successes.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Organisational structure.
• Working as a married couple in a business setting.
• Employee well-being.
• Delivering service with no sales targets.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Baggette + Co.

03:10 The Journey to Business Ownership

05:53 Navigating Roles and Responsibilities

09:03 Management Buyout

11:58 Growth and Expansion

14:54 Maintaining Company Culture During Growth

17:49 Communication and Team Engagement

20:56 Client-Centric Business Approach

31:35 Balancing Customer Delight and Financial Responsibility

36:30 Navigating Personal and Professional Boundaries

42:31 Family Dynamics on Business

46:10 Defining Success: Business and Personal Aspirations

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Louise Southam of Beyond Belief Couching shares her journey from a successful career in recruitment to becoming a leadership and business coach.

She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to pursue her passion for coaching, the challenges she faced as a single mother and the personal growth she experienced during her journey.

Louise emphasises the importance of resilience, manifestation and the power of positive thinking, as well as practical tools like journaling to facilitate self-discovery and empowerment.

Her story is one of courage, determination, and the belief that we can shape our own destinies.

This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

Transitioning from recruitment to coaching.

Balancing motherhood and career aspirations.

Taking leaps of faith.

How personal challenges can shape resilience and determination.

The importance of manifestation in creating a desired life.

Journaling.

Overcoming fears of public speaking.

The importance of networking and asking for help.

Balancing masculine and feminine energies in leadership.

Values in organisations.

One-on-one coaching.

Creating a supportive work environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:07 From Recruitment to Coaching

06:07 Motherhood and Career Aspirations

08:49 The Leap of Faith

11:59 Divorce and Self-Discovery

15:11 Manifestation and the Power of Positive Thinking

18:05 Journaling

21:05 Finding Confidence Through Public Speaking

24:01 Building a Coaching Business

26:17 The Power of Helping Others

28:50 Leadership Challenges

30:36 Heart-Centered Leadership and Generational Shifts

32:08 Creating a Supportive Work Environment

35:51 Masculine and Feminine Energy in Leadership

36:43 The Importance of Values in Organisations

40:45 One-on-One Coaching

45:54 Personal Growth and Inner Happiness

49:19 Quickfire Questions

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Cassidy Macken shares her inspiring journey of starting Cassidy's Beauty Academy.

From her early passion for beauty to the challenges of running a business while raising children, Cassidy discusses the importance of education in the beauty industry and her drive to fill the gaps she identified.

She also opens up about her experience with ADHD and how it influences her approach to business. Cassidy emphasises the significance of securing funding and overcoming fears in the entrepreneurial journey, providing valuable insights for aspiring business owners.

Cassidy shares her journey of entrepreneurship, discussing the nuances of good and bad debt, the challenges of securing funding, and her experiences as a young mother balancing family and career.

This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

Cassidy's journey in the beauty industry at a young age.

Balancing motherhood and running a business.

Education in the beauty industry.

ADHD in business.

Stepping out of comfort zones.

Adapting to industry trends.

Understanding the difference between good and bad debt.

Securing funding.

Finding the right business location.

Having a clear vision for business growth.

Taking risks when young.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Inspiration Behind Cassidy's Beauty Academy

10:16 From Beauty to Education

20:02 Navigating the Competitive Beauty Industry

22:02 ADHD in Business

27:49 Securing Startup Funding

28:20 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

29:51 The Journey to Securing Funding

32:53 Finding the Right Business Location

34:27 Resilience in Business

37:40 Balancing Motherhood and Business

40:05 Vision and Goals for the Business

42:17 Staying Focused on Your Goals

47:11 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

55:32 Defining Personal Success