60 acast.com Grow2Market https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBO4DTF5xE8pC1OWiYXLHq6oILUVecR8j en Next Generation ICT Ltd (TA Fractional Teams) Marketing,Product,Technology,Telecoms,Cloud,IT,UnifiedCommunications,VoIP,SIP,ServiceProviders,Telco,Telecommunications,MSP Fractional Teams Sales, Marketing, Product, Development and Growth Leadership for Tech Businesses From the people behind Fractional Teams and CopyReadyNow, this series is all about sharing transformational ideas, common mistakes and real-life experiences to help telco, cloud and IT businesses, whether they are startups, established or pivoting. 


We’ll be joined by special guests along the way, and together we’ll explore key business topics in a market where it is hard to distinguish between trustworthy experts, hyped-up influencers and the odd snake oil merchant.


We’ll be focused on business outcomes, not just activities. During this series we’ll be covering a range of topics from sales and marketing through to product management, development and even leadership.

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]]> From the people behind Fractional Teams and CopyReadyNow, this series is all about sharing transformational ideas, common mistakes and real-life experiences to help telco, cloud and IT businesses, whether they are startups, established or pivoting. 


We’ll be joined by special guests along the way, and together we’ll explore key business topics in a market where it is hard to distinguish between trustworthy experts, hyped-up influencers and the odd snake oil merchant.


We’ll be focused on business outcomes, not just activities. During this series we’ll be covering a range of topics from sales and marketing through to product management, development and even leadership.

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]]> false Fractional Teams info+66acc7935019f4489159b20f@mg-eu.acast.com 66acc7935019f4489159b20f grow2market episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66acc7935019f4489159b20f/1723477571494-24086797-e63f-4e43-8e3a-4cdae4ef7e53.jpeg https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBO4DTF5xE8pC1OWiYXLHq6oILUVecR8j Grow2Market Fake Agile, Real Problems: When Buzzwords Meet Reality Fake Agile, Real Problems: When Buzzwords Meet Reality Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:32:09 GMT 1:07:52 680a30066f5bfb044f584f93 false https://www.fractionalteams.com/fake-agile-real-problems-when-buzzwords-meet-reality/ 680a30066f5bfb044f584f93 66acc7935019f4489159b20f fake-agile-real-problems-when-buzzwords-meet-reality full 1 7 Tim Meredith sits down with Chris Cox, an experienced product and engineering leader, to unravel the realities behind common Agile buzzwords. Discover the crucial difference between doing Agile and truly being agile, learn how a genuine product-led approach can reshape your business, and explore how AI is changing the game in Agile and product management. Packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode challenges you to rethink agility in your organization.


Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZxIfOQ_FHqQ


Also available now on your favourite podcast platforms!

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]]> Tim Meredith sits down with Chris Cox, an experienced product and engineering leader, to unravel the realities behind common Agile buzzwords. Discover the crucial difference between doing Agile and truly being agile, learn how a genuine product-led approach can reshape your business, and explore how AI is changing the game in Agile and product management. Packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode challenges you to rethink agility in your organization.


Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZxIfOQ_FHqQ


Also available now on your favourite podcast platforms!

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]]> Community and Content: The Real Future of SEO and AI Community and Content: The Real Future of SEO and AI Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:42:56 GMT 42:17 67dae600fe6b19f2d2a75486 false https://www.fractionalteams.com/community-and-content-the-real-future-of-seo-and-ai/ 67dae600fe6b19f2d2a75486 66acc7935019f4489159b20f community-and-content-the-real-future-of-seo-and-ai full 1 6

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]]> From VOIP Pioneer to Industry Advocate From VOIP Pioneer to Industry Advocate Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:06:26 GMT 58:36 679a68b065f74095104aeb46 false https://shows.acast.com/grow2market/episodes/from-voip-pioneer-to-industry-advocate-a-conversation-with-t 679a68b065f74095104aeb46 66acc7935019f4489159b20f from-voip-pioneer-to-industry-advocate-a-conversation-with-t A Conversation with Tref Davies full 1 5 In the latest episode of the Grow to Market, I chat with Tref Davies, a telecoms industry pioneer with decades of experience shaping the VOIP and tech landscape. Tref takes us on a journey through his career, sharing some great anecdotes from his time at Mitel and Timico. Tref also shares his insights into the evolution of broadband and VOIP technologies, and his thoughts on the role of events and networking in a digital world.


From being a hands-on CTO to building communities in telecoms, Tref offers a ton of advice for both industry veterans and newcomers alike. Whether you're curious about the future of telecoms, the power of in-person events, or the art of storytelling through blogging, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.


Don’t forget to reach out to Tref about his executive ghostwriting. Connect with Tref on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trefordavies/


We also talked about a few of Tref’s ongoing projects and upcoming events, some of which you’ll find through the links below:


Netaxis Inspiration Day: https://www.netaxis.be/inspiration-day/

Philosopher on tap: https://www.philosopherontap.com/

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]]> In the latest episode of the Grow to Market, I chat with Tref Davies, a telecoms industry pioneer with decades of experience shaping the VOIP and tech landscape. Tref takes us on a journey through his career, sharing some great anecdotes from his time at Mitel and Timico. Tref also shares his insights into the evolution of broadband and VOIP technologies, and his thoughts on the role of events and networking in a digital world.


From being a hands-on CTO to building communities in telecoms, Tref offers a ton of advice for both industry veterans and newcomers alike. Whether you're curious about the future of telecoms, the power of in-person events, or the art of storytelling through blogging, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.


Don’t forget to reach out to Tref about his executive ghostwriting. Connect with Tref on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trefordavies/


We also talked about a few of Tref’s ongoing projects and upcoming events, some of which you’ll find through the links below:


Netaxis Inspiration Day: https://www.netaxis.be/inspiration-day/

Philosopher on tap: https://www.philosopherontap.com/

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]]> New Year, New Business New Year, New Business Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:28:23 GMT 8:42 6773e368c82b0a641380269c false https://shows.acast.com/grow2market/episodes/new-year-new-business 6773e368c82b0a641380269c 66acc7935019f4489159b20f new-year-new-business full 1 4 🎧 New Year, New Business | Tim Meredith | Grow2Market Podcast


Kicking off 2024, Tim Meredith dives into the opportunities and challenges of starting or growing a business in the new year. From the relentless effort required in sales and marketing to the dangers of following bad advice from fake influencers, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights.


Tim also shares a personal story about stepping back from prospecting and how it impacted his business—proving that consistent focus on creating new opportunities is critical for success.


Stay connected! Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn to discuss the ideas and strategies in this episode: Tim Meredith.


Like, subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes that help you grow and thrive in the competitive B2B space.

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]]> 🎧 New Year, New Business | Tim Meredith | Grow2Market Podcast


Kicking off 2024, Tim Meredith dives into the opportunities and challenges of starting or growing a business in the new year. From the relentless effort required in sales and marketing to the dangers of following bad advice from fake influencers, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights.


Tim also shares a personal story about stepping back from prospecting and how it impacted his business—proving that consistent focus on creating new opportunities is critical for success.


Stay connected! Reach out to Tim on LinkedIn to discuss the ideas and strategies in this episode: Tim Meredith.


Like, subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes that help you grow and thrive in the competitive B2B space.

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]]> Happy Hiring and HR Horror Happy Hiring and HR Horror Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:56:08 GMT 35:31 673f1ae47539cc527460abeb false https://shows.acast.com/grow2market/episodes/happy-hiring-and-hr-horror 673f1ae47539cc527460abeb 66acc7935019f4489159b20f happy-hiring-and-hr-horror full 1 3 Join host Tim Meredith from Fractional Teams as he dives into the evolving world of HR with special guest Rebecca Shaw from SureHR. In this engaging episode, Tim and Rebecca unpack the complexities of hiring, team building, and navigating ever-changing employment laws—particularly in the UK.


Key topics include:


✅ The impact of new UK legislation on small businesses.

✅ Best practices for recruitment, onboarding, and probationary periods.

✅ Managing underperformance and addressing toxic workplace behaviour.

✅ The benefits and risks of outsourcing and fractional hiring.

✅ How to balance compliance, culture, and communication effectively.


Rebecca shares actionable advice for small business owners, from ensuring contracts and policies are legally compliant to fostering strong, motivated teams. Plus, insights into leveraging AI responsibly and maintaining the human connection in a rapidly digitalizing workplace.


If you're a small business owner or HR professional, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you hire smarter, manage better, and build a positive workplace culture.


📄 FREE RESOURCE: Rebecca’s HR Compliance Checklist


💬 Contact SureHR for tailored HR solutions: Whether you're hiring your first employee or scaling your team, Rebecca provides expert support to fit your needs - https://www.surehr.co.uk/


👂 Listen, learn, and share your thoughts in the comments!

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]]> Join host Tim Meredith from Fractional Teams as he dives into the evolving world of HR with special guest Rebecca Shaw from SureHR. In this engaging episode, Tim and Rebecca unpack the complexities of hiring, team building, and navigating ever-changing employment laws—particularly in the UK.


Key topics include:


✅ The impact of new UK legislation on small businesses.

✅ Best practices for recruitment, onboarding, and probationary periods.

✅ Managing underperformance and addressing toxic workplace behaviour.

✅ The benefits and risks of outsourcing and fractional hiring.

✅ How to balance compliance, culture, and communication effectively.


Rebecca shares actionable advice for small business owners, from ensuring contracts and policies are legally compliant to fostering strong, motivated teams. Plus, insights into leveraging AI responsibly and maintaining the human connection in a rapidly digitalizing workplace.


If you're a small business owner or HR professional, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you hire smarter, manage better, and build a positive workplace culture.


📄 FREE RESOURCE: Rebecca’s HR Compliance Checklist


💬 Contact SureHR for tailored HR solutions: Whether you're hiring your first employee or scaling your team, Rebecca provides expert support to fit your needs - https://www.surehr.co.uk/


👂 Listen, learn, and share your thoughts in the comments!

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]]> How can service providers stay relevant to the market? How can service providers stay relevant to the market? Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:34:19 GMT 17:24 66eababce34b4562373be366 false https://www.fractionalteams.com/how-can-service-providers-stay-relevant-to-the-market/ 66eababce34b4562373be366 66acc7935019f4489159b20f full 1 2 In this episode of "Grow2Market," we dive into the pivotal role of service providers in the ever-changing world of communications technology.


Discover why shifting focus from your own products to genuinely understanding and meeting your customers' needs is more critical than ever.


We'll explore practical steps to adopt a customer-centric approach, the benefits of building strong client relationships, and how this shift can set you apart in a competitive industry.


If you provide tech products and services, this episode offers valuable insights to help your business thrive by aligning more closely with your customers.


Looking to learn more or need support in implementing these strategies?


Fractional Teams is here to help - https://www.fractionalteams.com/contact/


Connect with us to see how we can assist you in growing your market by focusing on what matters most—your customers.

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]]> In this episode of "Grow2Market," we dive into the pivotal role of service providers in the ever-changing world of communications technology.


Discover why shifting focus from your own products to genuinely understanding and meeting your customers' needs is more critical than ever.


We'll explore practical steps to adopt a customer-centric approach, the benefits of building strong client relationships, and how this shift can set you apart in a competitive industry.


If you provide tech products and services, this episode offers valuable insights to help your business thrive by aligning more closely with your customers.


Looking to learn more or need support in implementing these strategies?


Fractional Teams is here to help - https://www.fractionalteams.com/contact/


Connect with us to see how we can assist you in growing your market by focusing on what matters most—your customers.

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]]> Passive Prospecting (Grow2Market Podcast) Passive Prospecting (Grow2Market Podcast) Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:34:06 GMT 20:40 66ba2e17fa05c89378e5d0db false https://youtu.be/45Ci4YfWINk 66ba2e17fa05c89378e5d0db 66acc7935019f4489159b20f with Tim Meredith and Solomiia Bodnar full 1 1 Solomiia Bodnar joins host, Tim Meredith, for an exploration of "Passive Prospecting". This is a kind of demand-generation activity that is open to anyone, not just marketers. It's a particularly powerful tool in the hands of senior technical people or company executives with untapped community clout.


We talked about an AI copywriting tool designed for the tech industry. You can copyreadynow.com to learn more and even watch a video version of the podcast, followed by a short demo workshop video here: https://youtu.be/45Ci4YfWINk

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]]> Solomiia Bodnar joins host, Tim Meredith, for an exploration of "Passive Prospecting". This is a kind of demand-generation activity that is open to anyone, not just marketers. It's a particularly powerful tool in the hands of senior technical people or company executives with untapped community clout.


We talked about an AI copywriting tool designed for the tech industry. You can copyreadynow.com to learn more and even watch a video version of the podcast, followed by a short demo workshop video here: https://youtu.be/45Ci4YfWINk

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]]> Introduction Introduction Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:09:46 GMT 1:09 66acf6bbe65b9fd5b027c071 false https://www.fractionalteams.com/author/tim/ 66acf6bbe65b9fd5b027c071 66acc7935019f4489159b20f full 1 Hi everyone. And welcome to grow to market. This is a new podcast that we've made for the telecoms cloud and IT industries. It's really a combination of the last couple of decades of personal experience. Plus a lot of the time that we spent in our business, working with other organizations from smaller startups to growing scale-ups all the way through to larger businesses. That are trying to pivot into new areas.  


We'd like to think that we're providing. Something based on real experience, things that we know actually work. Which is hopefully going to be a refreshing change from some of the fake social media influences we see out there. You know, those snake oil merchants that we're all familiar with. So we're going to be sharing a lot of knowledge across the areas of sales and marketing, product management development, and even leadership. So we'd like you to stay tuned. We're going to share lots of information. And if you'd like to get in touch with us at any stage, you'll find some links in the description, but until then stay tuned for the podcasts that are coming up next.


From the people behind Fractional Teams and CopyReadyNow.

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]]> Hi everyone. And welcome to grow to market. This is a new podcast that we've made for the telecoms cloud and IT industries. It's really a combination of the last couple of decades of personal experience. Plus a lot of the time that we spent in our business, working with other organizations from smaller startups to growing scale-ups all the way through to larger businesses. That are trying to pivot into new areas.  


We'd like to think that we're providing. Something based on real experience, things that we know actually work. Which is hopefully going to be a refreshing change from some of the fake social media influences we see out there. You know, those snake oil merchants that we're all familiar with. So we're going to be sharing a lot of knowledge across the areas of sales and marketing, product management development, and even leadership. So we'd like you to stay tuned. We're going to share lots of information. And if you'd like to get in touch with us at any stage, you'll find some links in the description, but until then stay tuned for the podcasts that are coming up next.


From the people behind Fractional Teams and CopyReadyNow.

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