The Referral Effect - a podcast from Essex Business Forum
The Referral Effect is the podcast that explores how business owners in Essex grow and thrive through the power of networking. Hosted by Paul Dulieu, each episode features real conversations with local entrepreneurs and professionals, sharing their journeys, insights, and the connections that have shaped their success. Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, tune in for practical advice, inspiring stories, and tips on making networking work for you. Brought to you by Essex Business Forum, the most successful business networking group in Essex. Find out more about Essex Business Forum and get in touch with the show via https://www.essexbusinessforum.com/
Episodes
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu speaks with Catherine Foley, a dedicated educator with nearly 30 years of experience teaching English. Catherine shares her journey from a passionate teacher to the founder of English Tutor Plus, a tutoring service aimed at helping students thrive academically. The conversation explores her memorable moments in the classroom, the challenges of transitioning to self-employment...
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with Matt Barry, founder and creative director of Blue Serif – the design and branding agency known as much for its warmth and curiosity as its creative brilliance.
From his roots in Ballymena and a globe-trotting childhood to founding one of the region’s most respected agencies, Matt shares how dyslexia, ambition, and family values shaped his journey. He explains w...
In this delightful episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu is joined by the inspiring Jane Malyon, founder of the English Cream Tea Company. Jane is a true expert in all things afternoon tea, but her talents don’t end there – she’s a Guinness World Record holder, a best-selling author, a social media sensation on TikTok, a public speaker, and even a black belt in karate!
Join Paul and Jane as they explore the heart warming...
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with Howard Bullock, founder of Clear Financial Advice, for a candid and insightful conversation. From the adrenaline-fueled chaos of a City trading floor to the calm, client-focused world of financial planning, Howard shares his remarkable journey – and the lessons he’s learned alo...
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with the ever-energetic Ben Golding – a man of many hats. From the bright lights of the West End to helping people save money with Utility Warehouse, Ben brings heart, humour, and a theatrical flair to everything he does.
We talk about his time performing at the London Palladium, getting drunk with Shirley MacLaine, launching his new business as a professional skill...
Episode Title: The Power of Networking and Business Growth with Toby Acton
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with Toby Acton from Pole Position Business Solutions. Toby is a personal business mentor who helps entrepreneurs take control, scale up, and create businesses that truly work for them.
They dive into key strategies for business growth, including the importance of clarity, direction, and focu...
From Policing to Locksmithing: Jon Foster’s Entrepreneurial Journey 🔑
In this episode of The Referral Effect, host Paul Dulieu sits down with Jon Foster, former Metropolitan Police officer turned successful locksmith and business owner at Lockfit Bishop’s Stortford.
Discover why Jon made the leap from law enforcement to running his own business and how his background in problem-solving, communication, and crisis management helps h...
A special episode to mark International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than by speaking with some of the incredible women in business from the EBF community? We’ll be discussing their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, the role networking has played, and is playing, in their success, and their advice for other women in business.
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In our first episode, we talk with Scott Griffiths, a director and founding member of Essex Business Forum. Scott explains how EBF came about and how it has adapted, and continues to adapt, to meet its members' needs. He also shares some impressive figures on the revenue EBF generates for its members each year and explains why it is so much more than "just a business networking group."
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