Our 50th episode of The Merri-Cast podcast is now live! We’re thrilled that joining us on this milestone episode, is the brilliant Per Wimmer – entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist and recent winner at the Business Book Awards.

From working at prestigious organisations like Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, space training, skydiving over Mount Everest to founding multiple businesses including Wimmer Financial – Per’s life and career has been full of variety and exciting adventures.

Per’s experience means he has a unique perspective on blending ambition with purpose. In this episode, he tells some fascinating stories and shares valuable insights including:

• Facing challenges head-on
• Human interaction - why people want to interact with interesting people
• The 7 Core Values for Success and what value is most important to him
• How to start and grow a sustainable business
• How his adventures fuel his entrepreneurial drive

There’s a common view that entrepreneurs should be focused on one thing, but Per’s story proves that you can balance risk, adventure and make a positive impact. So, whether you're a new entrepreneur, a seasoned professional or someone inspired by courageous journeys, this episode is for you.

Per Wimmer:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/perwimmer
Wimmer Financial: https://wimmerfinancial.com/
Wimmer Space: https://wimmerspace.com/
Book: The Sky is No Limit

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

This week on The Merri-Cast, I’m joined by the brilliant Polly Barnfield OBE, CEO and Founder of Maybe* which helps companies save time and improve results through the use of AI.

Polly’s career started with riding horses and working for a web design company, before deciding that taking instructions from others wasn’t for her. After setting up various business and charitable ventures, she set up Maybe* 10 years ago.

In this episode, Polly shares fantastic insights including:

• The importance of planning in encouraging the best ideas.
• Employing people better than you.
• Being prepared to change your plan but stick to your vision.
• What “winning” means to her.
• Viewing AI as an ally, rather than an enemy.

Whilst Polly explains that entrepreneurship is tough, she emphasises how much fun it is too. What impressed me the most though, is how brilliantly Polly tells her story, her positive take on AI and why as a founder, you must get used to being wrong far more often than you might care to admit.

Polly Barnfield:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pollybarnfield
Website: https://www.maybetech.com/
Email: polly@maybetech.com

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk

This week, I am joined by Adrian Moorhouse MBE - Entrepreneur and Consultant, co-founder and former Managing Director of Lane4 - and of course an Olympic Gold Medallist.

Following a hugely successful swimming career as an individual, Adrian decided that he wanted to be part of something bigger in building a business. So, in 1995, he co-founded leadership development consultancy Lane4.

In this interview, Adrian takes us on his incredible journey from world-beating sportsman to business success.

In this episode, Adrian also shares many brilliant insights including:

• His desire for control and being in charge of his destiny
• Being open to feedback
• Why values must guide your decision making
• Keeping things simple as the business grows

…and much more!

What struck and impressed me the most in this conversation with Adrian was how he transitioned from a career where he had significant control to one over which he enjoyed less – and how he worked how to succeed in both.

So, whether you’re just starting out or changing direction, or already an entrepreneur, this episode is filled with valuable lessons to help you keep growing and adapting in the face of new change and new challenges.

Adrian Moorhouse:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianmoorhouse
Email: moorhouse67@gmail.com

Trevor:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/
Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/
Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk