In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast ,our host sits down with Jim Emsley, founder and managing director of ELM Legal Services, to explore his 25-year journey building one of the South West’s most trusted estate planning firms. Jim shares how he went from being a mature law graduate to running a nationwide business based right here in Bristol, helping over 50,000 clients across England and Wales with wills, trusts, and probate.

We discuss: ✅ The surprising reason so many people still don’t have a will

✅ Why ELM’s personal, down-to-earth approach makes legal planning less intimidating

✅ How Jim built his business from scratch — and what he’s learned about leadership and delegation

✅ The future of the legal industry, from AI and blockchain to the need for digital signatures

✅ His passion for giving back through local charities like Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and The Cinnamon Trust ✅ How he uses TikTok and social media (often while walking his seven dogs!) to make legal advice accessible and entertaining.

Whether you’re a Bristol business owner, a young family thinking about your future, or simply love hearing real stories from local entrepreneurs — this episode will make you rethink how you approach life planning and legacy. 🔗 Connect with Jim: Website: https://elmlegalservices.co.uk

TikTok: @jimjam (ELM Legal Services)

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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, our host sits down with Biel, founder of BCPT (Body Conditioning Performance Training) — one of North Bristol’s most inspiring fitness and coaching facilities.

Biel shares how he turned a simple passion for coaching into a thriving local business that helps nearly 100 members each week transform not just their bodies, but their mindsets, confidence, and wellbeing.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:

✅ How Biel built BCPT from mobile home workouts to a premium gym in Aztec West, Bristol

✅ The power of community-based fitness and how it transforms mental health

✅ Lessons from six years of entrepreneurship, sacrifice, and consistency

✅ How investing in a business mentor reshaped his model and doubled client impact

✅ Why success in fitness and business both come down to discipline, mindset, and small daily wins

Biel also opens up about the challenges of being a young business owner, finding balance, and the importance of creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and inspired. Whether you’re a Bristol business owner, fitness professional, or simply someone looking to improve your mindset and motivation, this episode delivers real, relatable lessons from someone living them every day.

🔗 Connect with BCPT: Website: https://www.bcpt.co.uk

Instagram & Facebook: @BCPT

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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, host Wayne Sargent sits down with Gary Fisher, founder of Mode Consult, to explore his journey from Loughborough graduate to leading one of Bristol’s most forward-thinking construction consultancies.

Gary opens up about how he built Mode from the ground up in 2019, just before COVID hit — and how he used that challenge to rethink traditional consultancy models. He shares honest insights on leadership, recruitment, technology, and the value of creating a people-first culture in an industry known for long hours and tight deadlines. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Why Gary left big firms to launch Mode Consult — and what he’d do differently today

✅ How Mode is “challenging the norm” in construction and changing how projects are delivered

✅ The importance of transparency, teamwork, and culture in winning client trust

✅ How technology, AI, and new digital tools are reshaping the future of consultancy

✅ Why investing in young talent and training the next generation is central to Mode’s mission

✅ And how managing a local football club helps Gary unwind (sort of!) while building relationships and community.

This is a brilliant listen for Bristol business owners, construction leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to build resilient teams and lead with purpose.

🔗 Connect with Gary & Mode Consult: Website: https://www.modeconsult.com

LinkedIn: Mode Consult

Instagram: @modeconsult

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