Peer Effect
As founders we’re sold a lie. The journey has to be tough. Isolation is normal. We have to choose between work and life. On this podcast, James Johnson, renowned coach to Series A+ founders, explores a better way. One where you build a great business and a great life.
It’s time to take back control. The answers are out there. Your peers have already uncovered hard-won insights, practical tips and people to look out for.
That’s the Peer Effect.
Tune in every Wednesday for 30 minutes that will inspire new thoughts, avoid expensive mistakes and keep you energised.
Episodes
125 episodes
Scaling Smart: Hiring, Delegation, and AI in Business Growth, with Richard White
Are you hiring the fans of your company, and the people who already love your business’ product?In this episode of Peer Effect, Richard White, Founder and CEO of Fathom, offers valuable insights from his lessons learned in scaling his te...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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24:56
Mastering AI Integration to Future-Proof Your Business, with Eric Daimler
The future of AI in business? It’s already arrived.Eric Daimler, a titan in the AI space with over 20 years of experience, joins Peer Effect to show you why. With a background that spans advising the White House, co-founding over 6 tech...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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23:21
Social Fit vs. Culture Fit: Diversity as a Competitive Advantage, with Jo Major
Ever thought about how prioritising diversity and inclusion could unlock new growth for your business? What does "culture fit" really mean and do you make your company culture measurable? In this episode, Jo Major, fou...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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26:09
Leading with Purpose: Key Insights from Founders on Building Culture
A founder can make or break company culture! In this curated episode of Peer Effect, we explore essential leadership strategies with Dean Seddon (founder and CEO of MAVERRIK), Dan Brownsher (Fou...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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14:33
Founders Share 4 Key Lessons in Scaling and Decision-Making
In this curated episode of Peer Effect, we've gathered insights from four industry leaders on the strategies behind successful scaling and decision-making. Sam Rosen (founder and CEO, DeskPass), Bartosz Skwarczek (founder and p...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:54
Building a Global Gaming Giant through Belief and Trust, with Bartosz Skwarczek
How does a startup become the world’s largest online marketplace for gaming without any funding?In this insightful episode, I'm joined by Bartosz Skwarczek, the mastermind behind G2A.com, as he shares his remarkable journey from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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24:33
The Power of Slowing Down to Scale Up, with Sam Rosen
What if the secret to scaling your business successfully lies not in speeding up but in slowing down? In this episode, I explore this unconventional yet powerful strategy with Sam Rosen, co-founder and CEO of DeskPass. From the inceptio...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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20:15
The Art of Opportunity: Harnessing Timing and Simplicity to Raise £22 Million, with David King
Is your startup ready to pivot when opportunity knocks?In this episode, we dive into the secrets of running a successful tech startup with David King, co-founder and co-CEO of Artificial Labs. From its inception in 2013 to raisin...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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24:21
Revolutionising Local Marketing and Creating a Shared Vision, with Alex Nocifera
Imagine a simple observation in a Starbucks queue changing the trajectory of your entire career.In this episode of Peer Effect, we delve into the mind of Alex Nocifera. Alex's entrepreneurial journey started back in 2005, with the...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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28:02
Building Sustainable Teams and Resilient Leadership, with Anouk Agussol
Is your approach to people management setting you up to scale or fail?In this episode of Peer Effect, Anouk Agussol, founder of Unleashed, shares invaluable insights into strategic human resources practices...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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24:33
Mastering Risk, Return, and Real Estate, with Colton Pace
Imagine having the secrets of billionaire real estate moguls at your fingertips, transforming the way you manage your most significant investment—your home. Today, we uncover how Colton Pace, CEO of OwnWell, is democratising high-en...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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22:56
Transforming Personal Triumphs into Tech Innovation, with Varun Bhanot
Varun Bhanot, co-founder & CEO of Magic AI, turned his personal health transformation into a groundbreaking venture, creating the world's first AI personal trainer. This episode dives into how personal experiences shape innovative enterpris...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:34
Unlocking Strategic Networking and Community Building, with Joshua Goodfield
What if one connection could change the trajectory of your business's future?Today, we delve into the transformative power of community and networking with Joshua Goodfield, Executive Director of VC Platform. Discover how elite networks...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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32:24
Mastering Sales, Creating Winning Systems, and Future-Proofing Your Business, with Paul David
With a background in nonprofit and social impact sectors, Paul David, Co-founder and CEO of Literal Humans, has seamlessly woven agile marketing and storytelling into the fabric of his agency, driving it to achieve £1M in annual recurring reven...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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28:20
Rethinking Workplace Culture and Mental Health, with Michael Matania
Michael Matania, founder and CEO of Mycelium, shares his groundbreaking approach to transforming workplace culture and mental health. Michael's journey from teaching meditation to people in Facebook, as well as a centre for men in g...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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31:41
Revolutionising Remote Training and Productivity, with Ken Babcock
Ken Babcock, co-founder and CEO of Tango, shares his transformative journey of redefining workplace training and learning. With a bold decision to leave Harvard Business School amid the pandemic, Ken and his team harnessed their insights ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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26:16
Facing Founder Setbacks and Building Resilience, with Alex van Klaveren
There's no question that founders and high achievers often face significant struggles when it comes to failure and disappointments, and recent economic turbulence has only intensified these challenges.This week on Peer Effect, we're joi...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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21:12
Embracing Vulnerability and Humility as a Leader, with Dan Brownsher
Dan Brownsher, Founder & CEO of Channel Key, discusses his unique perspective on leadership within the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape. Under his guidance, Channel Key has flourished, assisting brands in mastering the intricacies of sell...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:28
Embracing Authenticity and Cutting Through the Noise with Lewis Kemp
Lewis Kemp is the founder and CEO of Lightbulb Media, a creative performance agency based in Manchester. They've generated over £100 million in revenue for brands across the UK,...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:43
Human-AI Innovation and Building Empathetic Trust with Chuck Rinker
In this episode of Peer Effect, we explore the intriguing intersection of human interaction and artificial intelligence with Chuck Rinker, co-founder and CEO of PRSONAS. From his roots as a cattle farmer to his leadership in tech innova...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:13
Customer-Led Growth, Consistency and Doing the Unscalable, with Jeremy Parker
Jeremy Parker, co-founder of Swag.com and the innovative mind behind Swag Space, joins us on "Peer Effect" to share his journey of reshaping the promotional products industry. Wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:30
Becoming a Strategic CEO and Empowering Your Team, with Rob Volk
This week, we’re joined by Rob Volk, founder of Foxbox Digital, a leader in tech consultancy and digital transformation. Rob shares profound insights on the shift from hands-on founder to strategic CEO and the crucial strategies tha...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:40