Brown and Marsh

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Everybody's got a story to tell. And they're usually fabulous.

In every episode we talk to a guest about their career - the challenges they faced, the mistakes they made and the solutions they found. From academics to mentors, philosophers to musicians, business owners to IT directors. It's a business podcast like no other.

"What a fab, laid back and down to earth podcast about business! Love it." - Diane, Facebook

Chris Marsh
In a move definitely not caused because the planned guest got ill and this was the only gap we had in our diaries to record something before the next episode was due... Ross interviews Chris. They've known each other for a few years, become good friends because of these shenanigans - but how well do they actually know each other? It's funny, it's touching and, weirdly, it works better than we thought it would.
Rick Webb
An annoying mix of extremely-talented and extremely-nice, Rick Webb runs Gencia, a Manchester-based agency specialising in branding, online, digital, video and animation. He talks to Ross and Chris about his career, and the personal issues that have directed his life.
Rob Nicholson
For photographer, videographer, content creator, musician and former Genius Rob Nicholson, the Covid Lockdown completely changed his life and career. He talks to Ross and Chris about his past, his famous friends and family, and his rosy future.
Sheldon Southworth
Normally a "shy retiring" events promoter but give Sheldon Southworth a rainbow waistcoat and he becomes Dickie of The Lancashire Hotpots, the band he founded 20 years ago. He gives Ross and Chris a guided tour of his career - inside and outside music - and they finally get a freebie after 26 episodes!
Kurt Martinez
Ross and Chris catch-up with immersive mix engineer Kurt Martinez about a) what that actually means in English, b) the twists and turns of his career and c) having a string of number 1 singles to his name.
Beth Kent
Ross and Chris talk to Beth Kent, forensic scientist, educator, marketer and all-round interesting person.
Andy Hall
Ross and Chris chat to Andy Hall, the mentor's mentor about his life, his work and his new book :)
Sunshine and Synthesisers
It's all about community: whether you're running a widget business or, like LA based Chance Hutchison, creating music to move people. Chance talks to Ross and Chris about his life in music and using the web to build a fan base around the world.
The introverted extrovert - with Steven Allan
For almost 30 years, Steven Allan has run Linten Technologies, working with companies large and small to transform their IT. And his team has an unprecedented level of input into the way the company operates. So much so that, by the end of our chat, both Ross and Chris wanted a job there.
On the road again - with Shafia Cullum
Writing her own rules, doing business the way she wants to and where she wants to do it. Shafia Cullum runs a telemarketing company, specialising in lead generation, from wherever her four-wheeled office takes her - from Doncaster to Thailand. She tells Ross and Chris about her fascinating life.
Mr Altrincham - with Alex McCann
If it's going on in the leafy suburbs of Altrincham, Alex McCann probably organised it. We chat to him about his multiple networks, and career journey from music journalist with a hardcore kebab habit to health conscious social media guru.
Citizen of the world - with Caroline Leon
Deciding she wanted to do more with her life, Caroline Leon packed her bags and set off. And just kept going. She now works as a conscious business coach from her home in Spain and talks to Ross and Chris about what her works entails. And why she's considering moving back to the UK, despite the weather and a beach on her doorstep.
Planes, boats and video - with Victoria Kilter
Enhancing our global appeal, this week Ross and Chris chat to Victoria Kilter, via Zoom from Cape Town. South African with British roots, Victoria works as a video editor and content creator, with a special interest in environmental subjects and a work history that's seen her travel the world.
Talkin' 'bout a revolution - with Dan Sodergren
Welcome to the fifth Industrial Revolution. Luckily we have a guide, who can help you survive - and thrive - in a future dominated by AI. Ross and Chris talk to Dan Södergren about the future of work, technology and dodgy Yorkshire accents.
Sister doing it for herself
Una Cottrell is a force of nature and, with her community "45 not out" ,she's helping ensure "older" women don't get ignored in the business world. Allies to the course, Ross and Chris speak to her about her career and the work she's doing.
Philosophy and the art of copywriting
From stoicism to Monty Python, we cover a broad palette in this chat with copywriter, author and philosophical thinker Jamie Ryder. Oh and we briefly mention marketing and biz dev too.
No, the other one
This won't get confusing I'm sure. In this episode, Ross and Chris speak to former FHM and Time Out Dubai editor Ross Brown, about his career, his amazing name and how the two Ross Brown's (a Bundle of Browns?) became friends. Fascinating stories abound!
The Ideas Factory
From sixth form freelancer to agency owner to Chief Innovation Officer at Big Echo, Tom Parson is a veritable ideas machine. And a fascinating person to speak to. Ross and Chris discuss his background, his career history and his plans to the storm the charts.
Digitale Musik
Accidental academic David Edmundson-Bird talks about his life, career and all manner of electronica, whilst Ross and Chris occasionally apply it to marketing and business development. Dave's a fascinating character, with 100s of stories - and here he shares some of them.
Rewriting your OS
From working in Afflecks Palace to helping people re-write their personal operating system, Simon Calderbank's career has been anything but typical. He talks to Ross Brown and Chris Marsh about his journey, whilst they chip in occasionally to discuss marketing and business development.

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