In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, James is joined by Georgia and Jade Morgan, the founders and business owners of Propel PR in Liverpool.

With backgrounds in journalism and fashion, the sisters joined forces in 2019 to establish their own business and have never looked back. Their extensive understanding of building positive client relationships and delivering exactly what clients desire has allowed their business to thrive continuously. They share their insights on what it takes to run a successful PR company and discuss one of their recent events—the launch of the esteemed The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie.

The sisters reveal that while their jobs may appear glamorous, the countless hours of hard work behind the scenes tell a different story... they discuss how they manage their workloads while operating a successful business that is available around the clock as well as being busy Mums.

www.propelpr.co.uk

Ever wondered what it's like to go from being an engineer at one of the UK's most reputable companies, earning a high salary, traveling the world, and enjoying a comfortable pension, to deciding to walk away from it all to set up your own dog food business?

Meet Ben McIntyre, the founder and CEO of Mersey Raw, based in Liverpool. Ben’s deep love for dogs and his passion for ensuring they have access to nutritious, high-quality food inspired him to leave behind a successful engineering career to start his own business.

In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, Ben shares his journey of turning his back on a conventional career path and pursuing his dream, despite skeptics who thought he was 'too clever to be making dog food. With Mersey Raw thriving, Ben discusses overcoming the hurdles he faced and the invaluable business lessons he learned along the way.

Join us as Ben reveals his passion for feeding the nation's dogs the best quality food and shares his ambitious vision of expanding into the worldwide market.

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In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, James sits with Marcus Hollingsworth and Sophie Adens, the duo behind Hydro, a leading web design company based in Manchester. As co-founders and life partners, Marcus and Sophie share their unique insights into the challenges and rewards of running a successful business together while also living under the same roof.

Listeners will discover how their shared background in sales and creative flair have fueled their company’s growth and success. Marcus delves into his experience juggling multiple successful ventures and the importance of wearing different hats to effectively manage business operations.

This episode provides an inspiring look into the balancing act of personal and professional life, highlighting how Marcus and Sophie have mastered collaboration to maintain an edge in the competitive world of web design in the North West.