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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Engineering and B2B manufacturing companies create brilliant things. They just don't always shout about it. B2Be Different Co-Founders Samantha &amp; Steve are here to change that.</p><br><p>In season 1, we will also dig into the top two issues in the industry, skills and sustainability, with conversations featuring some of the great people in the industry looking to solve problems.</p><br><p>Plus, Samantha &amp; Steve share the marketing strategies that actually work when you're selling complex solutions to informed buyers. Because playing it safe isn't getting you noticed, and you deserve better than bland. Ready to B2Be Different?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 20 Engineer a Career</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 20 Engineer a Career</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Josh Robertson on the skills gap</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Samantha spoke to Josh Robertson, founder of Engineer a Career and host of the Engineer a Career podcast, about why he sees the skills gap as a breakdown in the system between sparking the engineering mindset in schools and getting people into industry, why a third of engineering graduates don't work in engineering, and how organisations can build their talent pipeline by engaging with students earlier and showing authentic stories about their people.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.engineeracareer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Engineer a Career</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.engineeracareer.co.uk/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Engineer a Career podcast</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 19: the skills gap - what we've learned so far]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 19: the skills gap - what we've learned so far]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Samantha talks about our research and what we've learned from guests]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Samantha shared her research findings on the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing through third-party reports and from all of the expert guests we have spoken to about the skills gap during this series. She also announced our full-day event in Edinburgh on 2nd June in partnership with CeeD to explore collaborative solutions to this critical challenge.</p><br><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&amp;id=2112" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD event on the 2nd June in Edinburgh</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Links to research referenced in this podcast:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-skills-gap-analysis-for-scotland-v3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Engineering skills report</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.makeuk.org/docs/industrial-strategy-skills-commission-reportpdf-2/download?attachment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make UK Industrial Strategy Skills Commission, Skills for Success: The Reforms Essential to Our Economic Future</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/industry-expertise/skills-shortage-in-uk-manufacturing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barclays Corporate Banking / The Manufacturer, Now Hiring: Understanding and Tackling the Skills Shortage in UK Manufacturing</a></p><br><p><a href="https://youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/levying-up-how-to-make-the-growth-and-skills-levy-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabian Society / Youth Futures Foundation / CIPD, Levying Up: How to Make the Growth and Skills Levy Work (August 2025)</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Samantha shared her research findings on the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing through third-party reports and from all of the expert guests we have spoken to about the skills gap during this series. She also announced our full-day event in Edinburgh on 2nd June in partnership with CeeD to explore collaborative solutions to this critical challenge.</p><br><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&amp;id=2112" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD event on the 2nd June in Edinburgh</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Links to research referenced in this podcast:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-skills-gap-analysis-for-scotland-v3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Engineering skills report</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.makeuk.org/docs/industrial-strategy-skills-commission-reportpdf-2/download?attachment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make UK Industrial Strategy Skills Commission, Skills for Success: The Reforms Essential to Our Economic Future</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.barclayscorporate.com/insights/industry-expertise/skills-shortage-in-uk-manufacturing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barclays Corporate Banking / The Manufacturer, Now Hiring: Understanding and Tackling the Skills Shortage in UK Manufacturing</a></p><br><p><a href="https://youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/levying-up-how-to-make-the-growth-and-skills-levy-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabian Society / Youth Futures Foundation / CIPD, Levying Up: How to Make the Growth and Skills Levy Work (August 2025)</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 18: Ryan McCuaig on the circular ecomony</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 18: Ryan McCuaig on the circular ecomony</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on sustainability in engineering &amp; manufacturing, Samantha spoke to Ryan McCuaig, lead product development engineer at Renewable Parts, about the circular economy. He spoke about how they're remanufacturing wind turbine gearboxes and other critical components, not just keeping them out of skips, but to perform even better than when they were new, getting turbines back online in under a week, and how SMEs are leading the charge on the circular economy across all sectors. Since we recorded this conversation, the team at Renewable Parts have been recognised with the CeeD Circular Economy award for this outstanding work.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.renewable-parts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renewable Parts</a></p><br><p><strong>Organisations mentioned by Ryan:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ellen MacArthur Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zero Waste Scotland</a></p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strath.ac.uk/research/advancedmaterialsresearchlaboratory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Strathclyde Advanced Research Materials Laboratory</a></p><p><a href="https://nmis.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on sustainability in engineering &amp; manufacturing, Samantha spoke to Ryan McCuaig, lead product development engineer at Renewable Parts, about the circular economy. He spoke about how they're remanufacturing wind turbine gearboxes and other critical components, not just keeping them out of skips, but to perform even better than when they were new, getting turbines back online in under a week, and how SMEs are leading the charge on the circular economy across all sectors. Since we recorded this conversation, the team at Renewable Parts have been recognised with the CeeD Circular Economy award for this outstanding work.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.renewable-parts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renewable Parts</a></p><br><p><strong>Organisations mentioned by Ryan:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ellen MacArthur Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zero Waste Scotland</a></p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.strath.ac.uk/research/advancedmaterialsresearchlaboratory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University of Strathclyde Advanced Research Materials Laboratory</a></p><p><a href="https://nmis.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 17: Murray Whittaker on apprenticeships</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 17: Murray Whittaker on apprenticeships</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode about using apprenticeships to fill the skills gap, Samantha spoke to Murray Whittaker from Whittaker Engineering about how apprenticeships are foundational to their business with 35% of their 140-strong workforce homegrown, why the UK needs to be prouder of its engineering heritage, and how they're developing the next generation through open days, hands-on training, and opportunities that take young people around the world while going from cycling to work to buying houses.</p><br><p><a href="https://whittakereng.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whittaker Engineering</a></p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 16: Steve's love for engineering & B2B manufacturing]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 16: Steve's love for engineering & B2B manufacturing]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Samantha's turn to interview Steve]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 15 - sustainability with Stephen Hall</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How sustanability had been in Rautomead's DNA since 1978]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on sustainability, Samantha spoke with Stephen Hall, Managing Director of Rautomead, about how sustainability has been in their DNA since 1978 when they started their continuous casting equipment business, why their near-net-shape manufacturing and electric furnaces significantly reduce CO2 emissions, how their commitment to sustainability helps them recruit the next generation of talent and how sometimes it’s easy to forget how well you are doing on sustainability when it is your normal.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.rautomead.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rautomead's website</a></p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 14 - Jose Hernandez on the Skills Gap</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>How NMIS are addressing the skills gap</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on the skills gap in engineering &amp; manufacturing, I spoke with Jose Hernandez from the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) about how they're addressing both the immediate skills gap and the broken talent pipeline, why succession planning is critical as the workforce ages, and how their state-of-the-art facility helps change outdated perceptions of manufacturing to attract the next generation</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://nmis.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NMIS</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlhernandez01/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jose's LinkedIn</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 13 - Samantha's passion for the sector]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 13 - Samantha's passion for the sector]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>This week the tables are turned on Samantha</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, the tables were turned on Samantha as she was interviewed by Steve about her journey into marketing for B2B manufacturing and engineering, why she's passionate about the sector, and the five most important things manufacturing and engineering companies need to consider, from employer branding and standing out to avoiding greenwashing and actually doing marketing communications in the first place.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/69a832e3edee50492104c447.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 10 - mentioned this week.</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week, the tables were turned on Samantha as she was interviewed by Steve about her journey into marketing for B2B manufacturing and engineering, why she's passionate about the sector, and the five most important things manufacturing and engineering companies need to consider, from employer branding and standing out to avoiding greenwashing and actually doing marketing communications in the first place.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/69a832e3edee50492104c447.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 10 - mentioned this week.</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 12 - Rob Jenkinson: Sustainability at SKF</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 12 - Rob Jenkinson: Sustainability at SKF</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[SKF's Net Zero Program Manager explains their approach.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on sustainability in the sector, Samantha spoke with Rob Jenkinson, Net Zero Program Manager at SKF, about their comprehensive global approach to sustainability across business, environmental, employee and community care, how life cycle assessments help map their entire value chain from raw materials to end-of-life, and why they're staying the course on decarbonisation despite political pushback in some regions.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.skf.com/uk/organisation/sustainability" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SKF's sustainability page</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode on sustainability in the sector, Samantha spoke with Rob Jenkinson, Net Zero Program Manager at SKF, about their comprehensive global approach to sustainability across business, environmental, employee and community care, how life cycle assessments help map their entire value chain from raw materials to end-of-life, and why they're staying the course on decarbonisation despite political pushback in some regions.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.skf.com/uk/organisation/sustainability" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SKF's sustainability page</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 11 - Natasha Pell on skills</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Looking at the skills gap from the talent's perspective]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode exploring skills from a different angle, Samantha spoke with award-winning graduate Natasha Pell, who studied mechanical engineering at Strathclyde, hearing the talent's perspective on why the push towards university over apprenticeships is creating a mismatch, how small businesses struggle to support graduates, why companies need to be on TikTok and Instagram to reach future talent, and some tips for students and graduates on networking.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode exploring skills from a different angle, Samantha spoke with award-winning graduate Natasha Pell, who studied mechanical engineering at Strathclyde, hearing the talent's perspective on why the push towards university over apprenticeships is creating a mismatch, how small businesses struggle to support graduates, why companies need to be on TikTok and Instagram to reach future talent, and some tips for students and graduates on networking.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 10 - B2B Vs B2C marketing</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 10 - B2B Vs B2C marketing</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can engineering & B2B manufacturing learn anything from B2C brands?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Steve and Samantha explored the similarities and differences between B2B and B2C marketing, what engineering and manufacturing businesses can learn from consumer brands about distinctiveness and consistency, and how emotional marketing delivers twice the business impact of more rational messaging.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><strong>Other episodes mentioned in this one:</strong></p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/b2be-different-engineering-your-brand-for-success/episodes/695e4bda877499891976827b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Episode 4</strong> - Making the complex simple</a></p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/b2be-different-engineering-your-brand-for-success/episodes/6993077ad85aecd27a3d41a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Episode 7</strong>- Employer branding</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Steve and Samantha explored the similarities and differences between B2B and B2C marketing, what engineering and manufacturing businesses can learn from consumer brands about distinctiveness and consistency, and how emotional marketing delivers twice the business impact of more rational messaging.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><br><p><strong>Other episodes mentioned in this one:</strong></p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/b2be-different-engineering-your-brand-for-success/episodes/695e4bda877499891976827b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Episode 4</strong> - Making the complex simple</a></p><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/b2be-different-engineering-your-brand-for-success/episodes/6993077ad85aecd27a3d41a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Episode 7</strong>- Employer branding</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 9 – sustainability with Jamie Burns</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 9 – sustainability with Jamie Burns</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>How reliability can lead to sustainability and cost savings </itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are looking at sustainability in engineering &amp; manufacturing again. Samantha spoke with Jamie Burns from Ailsa Reliability Solutions about how reliability, accurate measurement, and circular economy thinking can drive major carbon and cost savings for businesses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ailsareliabilitysolutions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ailsa Reliability Solutions</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-burns-ailsa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jaimie’s LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jaime asked listeners to contact Ailsa’s Sustainability Lead, Audrey Duckworth for net‑zero, sustainability, and ESG support.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-duckworth-8179557b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audrey’s LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Episodes mentioned by Jamie</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/6942c4353d3b907dc0ba35b1.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 3 - sustainability with Keri Craig</a></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/6984a0f4edbd9158ae3a62ae.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 6 - sustainability with Dave Pearson</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are looking at sustainability in engineering &amp; manufacturing again. Samantha spoke with Jamie Burns from Ailsa Reliability Solutions about how reliability, accurate measurement, and circular economy thinking can drive major carbon and cost savings for businesses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.ailsareliabilitysolutions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ailsa Reliability Solutions</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-burns-ailsa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jaimie’s LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jaime asked listeners to contact Ailsa’s Sustainability Lead, Audrey Duckworth for net‑zero, sustainability, and ESG support.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-duckworth-8179557b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audrey’s LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Episodes mentioned by Jamie</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/6942c4353d3b907dc0ba35b1.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 3 - sustainability with Keri Craig</a></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/public/streams/690224546beae443731d08a4/episodes/6984a0f4edbd9158ae3a62ae.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 6 - sustainability with Dave Pearson</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 8 - Skills with Natasha Kinnear of Primary Engineer</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:17:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Starting early to fill the skills gap</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this much-anticipated episode exploring skills in the sector, Samantha spoke with Natasha Kinnear from Primary Engineer, an organisation mentioned by multiple previous guests. Natasha explained how they inspire over 100,000 pupils into engineering each year through a whole classroom approach, why early engagement is business critical for addressing the skills gap, and how their competitions turn children's designs into real-life innovations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.primaryengineer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Primary Engineer</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 7 - employer branding</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Samantha & Steve cover Skills AND marketing in this one]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a crossover between a marketing episode and a skills gap episode. Steve and Samantha discussed why employer branding is often overlooked in engineering and B2B manufacturing, despite the critical skills gap, and why integrating internal and external communications is essential to attract and retain talent in a sector facing significant recruitment challenges.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/b2be-different-podcast-employer-branding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Video version and transcript</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/maximising-marketing-to-attract-and-retain-talent-employer-branding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Employer Branding blog</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a crossover between a marketing episode and a skills gap episode. Steve and Samantha discussed why employer branding is often overlooked in engineering and B2B manufacturing, despite the critical skills gap, and why integrating internal and external communications is essential to attract and retain talent in a sector facing significant recruitment challenges.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/b2be-different-podcast-employer-branding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Video version and transcript</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com/maximising-marketing-to-attract-and-retain-talent-employer-branding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Employer Branding blog</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 6 - sustainability with Dave Pearson</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 6 - sustainability with Dave Pearson</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>What sustainability means to Star Refrigeration</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode exploring sustainability in the sector, Samantha spoke with Dave Pearson from Star Refrigeration about how they've embedded the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their business strategy, how they are helping customers move away from burning gas for heating, and why government policy on electricity pricing and roll out of heat pumps is key to improving air quality and reducing our carbon footprint.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-pearson-b5736511/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave's LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.star-ref.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Refrigeration's website</a></p><br><p>Dave also spoke about the Centre for Engineering Education and Development, also known as CeeD.</p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD's website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode exploring sustainability in the sector, Samantha spoke with Dave Pearson from Star Refrigeration about how they've embedded the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their business strategy, how they are helping customers move away from burning gas for heating, and why government policy on electricity pricing and roll out of heat pumps is key to improving air quality and reducing our carbon footprint.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-pearson-b5736511/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave's LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.star-ref.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Refrigeration's website</a></p><br><p>Dave also spoke about the Centre for Engineering Education and Development, also known as CeeD.</p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD's website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 5 - the skills gap with Kat Culyer</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 5 - the skills gap with Kat Culyer</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Addressing the the skills crisis and diversity</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the second episode covering the skills gap in the engineering &amp; manufacturing sector, Samantha spoke to Kat Culyer of Equal Engineers about why diversity is essential to addressing the skills gap, and how early STEM engagement and better partnerships between education and industry can open up engineering pathways for everyone.</p><br><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Equal Engineers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-culyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kat's LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Programmes Kat mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/2024/09/27/eko-stem-engagement-programme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eko programme</a></p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/pathways-programme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pathways programme</a></p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/training/the-safe-leader/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safe Leader training</a></p><br><p>Kat also works with <a href="https://www.stemazing.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STEMAZING</a>, mentioned in this podcast, so do check them out.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In the second episode covering the skills gap in the engineering &amp; manufacturing sector, Samantha spoke to Kat Culyer of Equal Engineers about why diversity is essential to addressing the skills gap, and how early STEM engagement and better partnerships between education and industry can open up engineering pathways for everyone.</p><br><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Equal Engineers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-culyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kat's LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Programmes Kat mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/2024/09/27/eko-stem-engagement-programme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eko programme</a></p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/pathways-programme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pathways programme</a></p><p><a href="https://equalengineers.com/training/the-safe-leader/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safe Leader training</a></p><br><p>Kat also works with <a href="https://www.stemazing.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STEMAZING</a>, mentioned in this podcast, so do check them out.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 4 - making your complex simple</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Engineering and B2B Manufacturing products are often complex by their very nature. So how do you get your message across in a simple and engaging way? Co-Founders Stephen Judge and Samantha Tonge chatted about why it is important and how to go about getting it right.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 3 - sustainability with Keri Craig</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Interflon Scotland's sustainability journey]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode exploring sustainability in the sector, I speak with Keri Craig from Interflon Scotland about how good lubrication practices can unlock sustainability goals, from reducing waste and energy consumption to achieving measurable carbon reductions with solid data to prove it.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p><a href="https://interflon.com/gb/sustainability-at-interflon-scotland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interflon Scotland's sustainability page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/interflon-scotland-ltd/posts/?feedView=all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interflon Scotland's LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Other organisations Keri worked with on sustainability:</p><p><a href="https://www.thethrivebusiness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive</a></p><p><a href="https://greensmallbusiness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Small Business</a></p><p><a href="https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Enterprise</a></p><br><p>Organisations that helped Interflon Scotland measure sustainability outcomes:</p><p><a href="https://devtank.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devtank</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge</a></p><p><a href="https://smdh.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smart Manufacturing Data Hub</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode exploring sustainability in the sector, I speak with Keri Craig from Interflon Scotland about how good lubrication practices can unlock sustainability goals, from reducing waste and energy consumption to achieving measurable carbon reductions with solid data to prove it.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p><a href="https://interflon.com/gb/sustainability-at-interflon-scotland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interflon Scotland's sustainability page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/interflon-scotland-ltd/posts/?feedView=all" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interflon Scotland's LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>Other organisations Keri worked with on sustainability:</p><p><a href="https://www.thethrivebusiness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive</a></p><p><a href="https://greensmallbusiness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Small Business</a></p><p><a href="https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Enterprise</a></p><br><p>Organisations that helped Interflon Scotland measure sustainability outcomes:</p><p><a href="https://devtank.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devtank</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge</a></p><p><a href="https://smdh.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smart Manufacturing Data Hub</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 2 - the skills gap with Mhairi Brown</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 2 - the skills gap with Mhairi Brown</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode exploring skills in the sector, I speak with Mhairi Brown from Skyland Aviation about the engineering and manufacturing skills crisis and why we need collaborative solutions before it's too late.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skylandsaviation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skyland Aviation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fife.ac.uk/business-and-training/modern-apprenticeships/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fife College</a></p><br><p>Find out more about the organisations Mhairi mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.primaryengineer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Primary Engineer</a></p><p><a href="https://scottishengineering.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Engineering</a></p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD (Centre for Engineering Education &amp; Development)</a></p><p><a href="https://nmis.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode exploring skills in the sector, I speak with Mhairi Brown from Skyland Aviation about the engineering and manufacturing skills crisis and why we need collaborative solutions before it's too late.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skylandsaviation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skyland Aviation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fife.ac.uk/business-and-training/modern-apprenticeships/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fife College</a></p><br><p>Find out more about the organisations Mhairi mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.primaryengineer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Primary Engineer</a></p><p><a href="https://scottishengineering.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Engineering</a></p><p><a href="https://ceed-scotland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CeeD (Centre for Engineering Education &amp; Development)</a></p><p><a href="https://nmis.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 1 introducing B2Be Different and your top challenges</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Top challenges for Engineering and B2B Manufacturing clients</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the first B2Be Different vlog and podcast, Co-Founders Stephen Judge and Samantha Tonge were interviewed by agency consultant Chris Morris about who they are, why they launched B2Be Different, and what the top marketing communications challenges they see in the Engineering and B2B Manufacturing sectors.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-morris-cm071062/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's LinkedIn</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In the first B2Be Different vlog and podcast, Co-Founders Stephen Judge and Samantha Tonge were interviewed by agency consultant Chris Morris about who they are, why they launched B2Be Different, and what the top marketing communications challenges they see in the Engineering and B2B Manufacturing sectors.</p><br><p><a href="https://b2be-different.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B2Be Different website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-morris-cm071062/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris's LinkedIn</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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