60 acast.com Beyond the Trophy https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro en Sarah Austin Sarah Austin The Official Podcast of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards Step inside the boardroom with *Beyond the Trophy*, the official podcast of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards—the UK’s most prestigious celebration of entrepreneurial and corporate success.


Each week, we go behind the scenes of Britain’s thriving business community, interviewing the trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders who are shaping the future of industry. Hosted by Sarah Austin, Beyond the Trophy dives deep into business innovation, leadership lessons, sustainable growth, and career-defining moments. Whether you’re a startup founder, SME leader, corporate executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast offers an unfiltered look at the stories and strategies behind award-winning success. From exclusive insights on the UK’s evolving business landscape to personal anecdotes from nominees, judges, and past winners, every episode reveals what it truly takes to excel in today’s competitive environment.



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]]> Step inside the boardroom with *Beyond the Trophy*, the official podcast of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards—the UK’s most prestigious celebration of entrepreneurial and corporate success.


Each week, we go behind the scenes of Britain’s thriving business community, interviewing the trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders who are shaping the future of industry. Hosted by Sarah Austin, Beyond the Trophy dives deep into business innovation, leadership lessons, sustainable growth, and career-defining moments. Whether you’re a startup founder, SME leader, corporate executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast offers an unfiltered look at the stories and strategies behind award-winning success. From exclusive insights on the UK’s evolving business landscape to personal anecdotes from nominees, judges, and past winners, every episode reveals what it truly takes to excel in today’s competitive environment.



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]]> <![CDATA[How to Work with Americans & Export Globally | Business Advice from Allyson Stewart-Allen]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 07:20:47 GMT 24:02 683567cf2780b226c71f6a73 false https://shows.acast.com/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro/episodes/683567cf2780b226c71f6a73 683567cf2780b226c71f6a73 67e541d4883ec8176a07f5b7 full 1 5 In this inspiring episode of the *Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards: Beyond the Trophy* podcast, host Sarah Austin sits down with Allyson Stewart-Allen, renowned international business expert. Allyson shares powerful insights from her career, offering actionable advice for entrepreneurs and leaders on how to successfully grow their businesses. Listeners will learn key strategies for working effectively with American partners and unlocking export opportunities in global markets. This episode is packed with expert tips, practical wisdom, and fascinating stories that will help any business aiming to expand internationally thrive in today’s competitive landscape. A must-listen for ambitious businesses!

#BBEA #BeyondTheTrophy #Entrepreneurship

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]]> In this inspiring episode of the *Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards: Beyond the Trophy* podcast, host Sarah Austin sits down with Allyson Stewart-Allen, renowned international business expert. Allyson shares powerful insights from her career, offering actionable advice for entrepreneurs and leaders on how to successfully grow their businesses. Listeners will learn key strategies for working effectively with American partners and unlocking export opportunities in global markets. This episode is packed with expert tips, practical wisdom, and fascinating stories that will help any business aiming to expand internationally thrive in today’s competitive landscape. A must-listen for ambitious businesses!

#BBEA #BeyondTheTrophy #Entrepreneurship

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]]> Mike Williams: The Flake Bake Story | BBEA Beyond The Trophy with Sarah Austin Mike Williams: The Flake Bake Story | BBEA Beyond The Trophy with Sarah Austin Wed, 07 May 2025 14:08:06 GMT 24:17 681b66eb5acb8b715fc2dcd4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro/episodes/681b66eb5acb8b715fc2dcd4 681b66eb5acb8b715fc2dcd4 67e541d4883ec8176a07f5b7 full 1 4 In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Trophy by @lloydsbusiness BBEA, host Sarah Austin sits down with Mike Williams, co-founder of Flake Bake – the UK's most successful Jamaican patty business.


Mike shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a beloved national brand, driven by passion, resilience, and a love for authentic Caribbean flavours.


Discover the challenges he faced, the inspiration behind Flake Bake’s rise, and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.


Don't miss this empowering conversation packed with motivation, business tips, and the vibrant story behind a true British success!


#BBEA #BeyondTheTrophy #FlakeBake #Entrepreneurship

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]]> In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Trophy by @lloydsbusiness BBEA, host Sarah Austin sits down with Mike Williams, co-founder of Flake Bake – the UK's most successful Jamaican patty business.


Mike shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a beloved national brand, driven by passion, resilience, and a love for authentic Caribbean flavours.


Discover the challenges he faced, the inspiration behind Flake Bake’s rise, and valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.


Don't miss this empowering conversation packed with motivation, business tips, and the vibrant story behind a true British success!


#BBEA #BeyondTheTrophy #FlakeBake #Entrepreneurship

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]]> Abdul Shill, Founder of Sahan Cares talks leading with purpose on BBEA Beyond the Trophy Podcast Abdul Shill, Founder of Sahan Cares talks leading with purpose on BBEA Beyond the Trophy Podcast Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:28:53 GMT 25:30 6810edea53ed5551488bb8de false https://shows.acast.com/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro/episodes/6810edea53ed5551488bb8de 6810edea53ed5551488bb8de 67e541d4883ec8176a07f5b7 full 1 3 In this episode of ‪@lloydsbusiness‬ BBEA: Beyond The Trophy, host Sarah Austin sits down with Abdul Shill, co-founder of Sahan Cares—a social enterprise redefining what it means to lead with purpose.


Discover how Abdul built a business model that puts people before profits, employing refugees as carers and creating lasting community impact. Learn how purpose-driven leadership fuels growth, loyalty, and innovation.


Whether you're a startup founder or corporate leader, Abdul’s story will inspire you to rethink success. Subscribe for more powerful stories from Britain’s brightest business minds. #BBEA #SahanCares #SocialEnterprise #BusinessWithPurpose

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]]> In this episode of ‪@lloydsbusiness‬ BBEA: Beyond The Trophy, host Sarah Austin sits down with Abdul Shill, co-founder of Sahan Cares—a social enterprise redefining what it means to lead with purpose.


Discover how Abdul built a business model that puts people before profits, employing refugees as carers and creating lasting community impact. Learn how purpose-driven leadership fuels growth, loyalty, and innovation.


Whether you're a startup founder or corporate leader, Abdul’s story will inspire you to rethink success. Subscribe for more powerful stories from Britain’s brightest business minds. #BBEA #SahanCares #SocialEnterprise #BusinessWithPurpose

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]]> Andrew Hulbert - The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards Beyond The Trophy Podcast Andrew Hulbert - The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards Beyond The Trophy Podcast Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:42:54 GMT 38:00 67f38473a12da3438b905a26 false https://shows.acast.com/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro/episodes/67f38473a12da3438b905a26 67f38473a12da3438b905a26 67e541d4883ec8176a07f5b7 full 1 2 In this episode of Beyond The Trophy, host Sarah Austin, founder & director of the British Business Excellence Awards, sits down with Andrew Hulbert, Chair & founder of Pareto FM, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the principles behind his success.


Andrew shares the story of how he built one of the UK’s leading facilities management companies, his leadership philosophy, and the importance of innovation in the industry.


Plus, he offers insights on creating an inclusive workplace and driving meaningful change. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a business leader looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from one of the industry’s brightest minds. 


Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with Britain’s top business leaders!  #BusinessExcellence #Entrepreneurship #ParetoFM #Leadership #BeyondTheTrophy #FacilitiesManagement

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]]> In this episode of Beyond The Trophy, host Sarah Austin, founder & director of the British Business Excellence Awards, sits down with Andrew Hulbert, Chair & founder of Pareto FM, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the principles behind his success.


Andrew shares the story of how he built one of the UK’s leading facilities management companies, his leadership philosophy, and the importance of innovation in the industry.


Plus, he offers insights on creating an inclusive workplace and driving meaningful change. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a business leader looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from one of the industry’s brightest minds. 


Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with Britain’s top business leaders!  #BusinessExcellence #Entrepreneurship #ParetoFM #Leadership #BeyondTheTrophy #FacilitiesManagement

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]]> Sam Smith, Co founder of The SuperScalers talks female founders Sam Smith, Co founder of The SuperScalers talks female founders Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:24:54 GMT 39:16 67e5a16bbf74401b772726ab false https://shows.acast.com/the-lloyds-british-business-excellence-awards-beyond-the-tro/episodes/67e5a16bbf74401b772726ab 67e5a16bbf74401b772726ab 67e541d4883ec8176a07f5b7 SuperScalers full 1 1 In this episode of The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards Beyond the Trophy, Sarah Austin sits down with Sam Smith, Co-founder of The SuperScalers, to discuss the journey of female founders in the entrepreneurial space.


Sam shares insights into the challenges women face when scaling businesses, the mindset shifts necessary for success, and the importance of mentorship in breaking barriers. Drawing from her experience in helping businesses grow and thrive, Sam provides actionable strategies for female founders looking to secure funding, build strong teams, and navigate the competitive startup landscape. 


Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on how to break through limitations and achieve sustainable growth. 


Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that champions diversity and innovation in business! https://youtu.be/M42VmbVaUy0?feature=shared

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]]> In this episode of The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards Beyond the Trophy, Sarah Austin sits down with Sam Smith, Co-founder of The SuperScalers, to discuss the journey of female founders in the entrepreneurial space.


Sam shares insights into the challenges women face when scaling businesses, the mindset shifts necessary for success, and the importance of mentorship in breaking barriers. Drawing from her experience in helping businesses grow and thrive, Sam provides actionable strategies for female founders looking to secure funding, build strong teams, and navigate the competitive startup landscape. 


Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on how to break through limitations and achieve sustainable growth. 


Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that champions diversity and innovation in business! https://youtu.be/M42VmbVaUy0?feature=shared

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