HeyJaredThe West Midlands Business Podcast
Welcome to the podcast about West Midlands business owners for West Midlands business owners. Every week, we’ll talk with a business owner from the region to celebrate the diversity of businesses and wealth of knowledge that make up the West Midlands business community.
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Malcolm Inchley - "The secret to a lasting business is simple - work hard, look after your people, and never lose sight of what matters most..." (opens the original)
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Malcolm Inchley, co-founder of CMK Metal Finishers, shares his remarkable journey of building a business from a modest 800 square foot workshop in 1974 to a thriving 52,000 square foot facility, before successfully exiting after 28 years. Drawing on decades of experience, he reflects on the power of partnership, family support, and creating a workplace where people genuinely thrive. Listen as Malcolm discusses navigating financial hardship, the value of a truly equal partnership, and why clarity
Tom Emery, HEX - “The conversations you avoid are often the ones that create the greatest growth...” (opens the original)
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Tom Emery, founder of HEX, shares his journey from corporate leadership to building a West Midlands consultancy dedicated to developing people, strengthening leadership, and helping organisations have the conversations that matter most. Drawing on years of experience, he explains why honesty, trust, and meaningful communication are at the heart of high-performing teams. Listen as Tom reflects on the challenges of stepping into entrepreneurship, building confidence beyond the corporate world, and
Tom Ruston, Bright & Beautiful Wolverhampton - “Success comes from consistency, discipline, and putting people first…” (opens the original)
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Tom Ruston, owner of Bright & Beautiful Wolverhampton, shares his journey from employee to business owner, building a premium cleaning business rooted in strong relationships, exceptional customer service, and a passion for the West Midlands community. His personalised approach has helped differentiate the business in a competitive market while maintaining the highest standards of care. Tom discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of creating systems for growth, and the value
Chris Neill, Rehab Hair Salon - “Every challenge teaches you something - it’s what you do with that lesson that matters…” (opens the original)
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Chris Neill, owner of Rehab Hair Salon, shares the journey behind one of the West Midlands’ longest-standing independent salons. Having progressed from manager to owner, he reflects on building upon the salon’s strong reputation while growing its digital presence and planning for future expansion. Chris discusses the mindset shifts that have shaped his leadership, including embracing failure as a learning opportunity and overcoming personal challenges. He also highlights the importance of except
Nick Platt, Henwood Court Financial Planning - “Success isn’t just about working harder - it’s about building the right team and culture for the future…” (opens the original)
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Nick Platt, founder of Henwood Court Financial Planning, shares the journey behind his West Midlands-based financial planning and wealth management boutique, established in 2004. He reflects on building a people-first culture centred on trust, conscientious client care, and his “mother test” philosophy. He also discusses the challenge of stepping back from daily operations to support succession planning and enable the next generation to lead. Nick highlights how strategic thinking, innovation, a
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