From Call Centre to Channel 4: Colin Horton’s Bold Journey in Property What does it take to build a £4 million property business from just £3,000 and a personal brand? According to Colin Horton, it takes grit, visibility, and more than a few sleepless nights. In this episode of Made in Essex, Jill Willis…
DetailsMade in Essex: How Tuffon Hall Turned a Family Farm into an Award-Winning Vineyard Destination From a beachside bottle of wine in Tasmania to a thriving vineyard in the heart of Essex, Tuffon Hall is a story of reinvention. What started as a bold diversification move has grown into one of Essex’s most loved…
DetailsStories of Essex Limited continues – and in Episode 3, we look inside the fast-growing world of circular tech. In this episode, host Jill Willis sits down with Martin Series, Director of Global Services at Foxway UK, to explore the evolution of a business that’s now generating £103 million in turnover. With insight from co-hosts…
DetailsMade in Essex: How Rebecca Rickwood Is Rewriting the Rulebook for Construction Careers From a passion project during lockdown to a national programme changing lives, Gement is helping thousands of people, particularly young talent, step into the construction industry with confidence, clarity and support. In this episode of Made in Essex, Jill Willis sits…
DetailsMade in Essex: How VegTrug is Growing a Global Gardening Movement from Local Roots From humble raised beds to worldwide wellness, Colchester based VegTrug is helping people everywhere grow their own. Their philosophy? To make it easy for everyone to grow their own food, even in the smallest of spaces – regardless of postcode,…
DetailsMade in Essex: How Milbank Concrete is Paving the Way to Net Zero From low-carbon innovation to long-serving teams, Colchester-based Milbank Concrete Products is showing the construction industry what leadership really looks like. Their mission? To reach net zero across their operations by 2030 – while maintaining high performance, strong customer relationships, and deep…
DetailsMade in Essex: How to Win a King’s Award for Enterprise With a record-breaking 11 Essex businesses winning the King’s Award for Enterprise in 2024, local companies are proving they have what it takes to compete on a national stage. But what does it really take to win? Applying for the King’s Award…
DetailsSharing Stories of Essex Limited We can’t wait to start our work with Grant Thornton and Birketts LLP on the Essex Limited Report. The Made in Essex X Essex Limited podcast collaboration will explore the stories behind some of the county’s most successful businesses and share inspiring stories of agility and innovation from prominent investors…
DetailsHear from Nicola Thorn on the Made in Essex Podcast. How Internal R&D Can Supercharge Scalable Growth. When Dr. Nicola Thorn took over the reins of AND Technology, she faced the challenge of stepping into a leadership role in a family business while navigating the demands of a competitive tech industry With a strong focus…
DetailsHear from Ryan Bell of Tech Balance on the Made in Essex Podcast. How Tech Balance Is Tackling the Student Mental Health Crisis When Ryan Bell launched Tech Balance, his goal was clear: to create an app that transforms the way students approach their mental and physical wellbeing. With University dropout rates at an all-time…
DetailsHear from Miles Adcock, CEO of Concurrent Technologies on the Made in Essex Podcast. When Miles Adcock took the reins at Concurrent Technologies, he faced the daunting task of transforming a legacy business. A complete overhaul followed, powered by swift, decisive change to pave the way for a brighter future. Transforming a legacy…
DetailsMade in Essex with Will Polston, author of North Star Thinking. Now a leading business performance coach, Will Polston overcame the misconception that money equalled happiness. It led him to redefine success — and focus on aligning his actions with his true values. Will Polston is a renowned business performance coach and author of North…
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