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Evolve to Succeed

Evolve to Succeed

著者： Warren Munson
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 Discovering the secrets of success with business leaders, hosted by Evolve founder Warren Munson. New episodes are released every other Monday available to listen and watch on Apple, Spotify, Google and YouTube. マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • From School Shoes to Exit | With Lincoln New

    From School Shoes to Exit | With Lincoln New
    2026/01/19
    On this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, we're joined by Lincoln New, co-founder of Term Footwear, who shares the full story behind launching, pivoting, scaling and eventually exiting a school footwear brand in one of the UK's toughest retail sectors. Lincoln takes us back to the early days of starting the business with little more than industry experience, belief and £700 worth of stock in a garage. He talks candidly about naivety, self-belief, dealing with doubters, managing supply chains across continents and the emotional toll of constant pivots. From distributor to brand owner, Amazon setbacks to Costco breakthroughs, Brexit to Covid, Lincoln's journey is a masterclass in resilience. The conversation explores how relationships carried the business through its hardest moments, why strategy matters most when things aren't going well, and how Lincoln approached exit planning with honesty and clarity about his "why". This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons for anyone starting, growing or thinking about exiting a business. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show.

    What The Episode Covers
    • Where the idea for Term Footwear came from
    • Starting a business with limited capital and big ambition
    • Entering an overcrowded, brand-dominated market
    • Overcoming self-doubt, criticism and scepticism
    • Managing overseas manufacturing and supply chains
    • Pivoting from distributor to brand owner
    • Navigating Amazon failures and Costco opportunities
    • Surviving Brexit and Covid through strategic pivots
    • Building trust-based customer relationships
    • Planning, executing and emotionally navigating a business exit
    Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Where did the idea for Term Footwear come from?
    03:00 – What motivated you to start a business in such a crowded market?
    06:30 – How did you deal with self-doubt and early scepticism?
    09:50 – How did you manage sourcing and supply chains overseas?
    12:40 – What forced the pivot from distributor to owning the brand?
    17:00 – How did Amazon and Costco shape the business model?
    23:50 – How did Covid change your strategy and market focus?
    30:00 – When did you start thinking seriously about an exit?
    36:00 – How did you make the business attractive to buyers?
    39:00 – How did it feel to finally complete the exit?
    42:30 – What advice would you give founders starting today?
    49:00 – What does success mean to you now?

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    52 分
  • How An Employee Became The Boss (And Then Exited), with Brian Parker

    How An Employee Became The Boss (And Then Exited), with Brian Parker
    2026/01/05
    What does it really take to grow from a junior role into Managing Director, earn equity, scale a business through major change, and successfully exit? In this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, host Warren sits down with Brian Parker, former Managing Director and shareholder of Britannia Parking. Brian shares an honest, behind-the-scenes account of his 20-year journey, starting in a junior finance role and progressing to board level, equity ownership and ultimately leading the business through a successful exit. Brian talks openly about ambition, hard work, learning the numbers, and why leadership isn't about titles or ego. He reflects on the critical relationship between owner and MD, the importance of trust, and how having equity fundamentally changed his decision-making and long-term focus. The conversation also dives into scaling challenges, navigating rapid growth, managing people through change, pivoting business models, and the emotional and practical realities of selling a business. This episode is packed with practical lessons for employees with ambition, business owners considering succession, and leaders thinking about growth, equity and exit strategies. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show. What The Episode Covers Starting in a junior role and progressing into leadership Developing commercial and financial skills to accelerate growth Moving from operational roles to Managing Director The mindset shift required when leading a business Building trust between shareholders and leadership Why equity changes behaviour and decision-making Scaling challenges and people decisions during growth Pivoting business models and embracing technology Preparing for and navigating a business exit Lessons learned from a long-term leadership journey Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – What is your background and how did you join the business? 03:00 – When did you realise this could become a long-term career? 06:30 – How did learning finance accelerate your progression? 10:00 – What changed when you stepped into the MD role? 14:30 – How do you lead without relying on ego or title? 18:00 – What makes a strong relationship between owner and MD? 24:30 – How did the business pivot and scale through major growth? 31:30 – What were the biggest challenges during the exit process? 38:30 – How did equity change your mindset and motivation? 45:00 – What advice would you give leaders on growth and exit?
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  • James Croker on Leadership, Belonging and the Power of Sport

    James Croker on Leadership, Belonging and the Power of Sport
    2025/12/08

    On this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson sits down with James Croker, Commercial Director at Bournemouth Rugby Club. Many know James as the energetic, passionate force behind the club's growth in recent years, but few know the full story that shaped him.

    James takes us from his early sporting childhood, through a 15-year career in the Royal Air Force, to the devastating series of heart attacks in his early thirties that abruptly ended both his military career and his playing days. He speaks openly about the mental health battle that followed, the loss, the darkness and ultimately the community that helped pull him back up.

    We explore how rugby's core values have shaped James's leadership philosophy, the commercial transformation at Bournemouth Rugby and his mission to build a true sense of belonging in the local business community.

    This conversation is a blend of raw honesty, practical wisdom and heartfelt passion for sport and people.

    If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show.

    This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

    • How sport shaped James's early life

    • Why he joined the Royal Air Force

    • The sudden heart condition that ended his military career

    • How he battled depression and rebuilt his life

    • Transitioning into coaching and returning to Bournemouth Rugby

    • Building commercial sustainability and community connection

    • Creating belonging and meaningful values in organisations

    • Why role modelling matters in sport and business

    • The importance of resilience and support networks

    • James's ambitions for Bournemouth Rugby Club

    Soundbites

    "Sport always gave me purpose, even when nothing else made sense."
    "You learn from great leaders, but you learn even more from the bad ones."
    "Community saved me. Without it, I don't know where I'd be."
    "The military took my structure away overnight. That's when life really hit me."
    "Good rugby players aren't always good people. We want good people first."
    "You can't just put your values on a wall. You have to live them."
    "If you want to build community, create a sense of belonging and safety first."
    "Make your bed. Do one thing. One step leads to the next."

    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro

    01:00 – James' early years

    03:20 – Military career

    10:30 – Heart attacks

    17:40 – Navigating depression and rebuilding life

    21:45 – Bournemouth Rugby

    25:30 – Building community through sport

    36:00 – Rugby values

    49:10 – Future of Bournemouth Rugby

    55:20 – Final reflections
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    59 分
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