Hello, we are Rocket Pod 👋🏼We're two generations of entrepreneurs that have come together to co-create a brand new podcast, Rocket Pod! 🎙We are on a mission to deconstruct visionaries stories, from across all different industries and professions, gaining real life insights as to how they achieved their success!We chat to Gold Medal Olympians, Award-Winning Entrepreneurs, World Record Holders, Adventurers, Victoria Cross Recipients, C-Suite Executives & Youtubers and visionaries that inspire us.RocketPod is brought to you by our Sponsor, Rocket Industries, RocketIndustries.co.uk

Rocket has developed a boutique M&A development service in the professional training sector. We have a specialist panel of motivated acquirers and a growing list of off-market, confidential sellers. Rocket works closely with stakeholders to introduce interested parties and facilitate strategic transactions.To complement our M&A business, Rocket works with professional training firms to integrate private pay finance solutions into their sales/ops. It’s common for our client SME’s to increase revenue by up to 2-3x with the most efficient training finance products available.We work discretely with the largest and most reputable UK and Irish professional training businesses and assist them with their business growth. Please get in touch if you're a professional training business with >£1m in turnover looking to innovate your business growth with a fully integrated, and multi-channel finance solution or wish to grow through acquisition. Or if you wish to sell your business. You'll engage with a growth minded and creative team to help drive new business growth or achieve your exit plan.Rocket possesses a value driven culture delivering profitable commercial partnerships to our clients with long-term success in mind. Please contact me directly at James@Rocketindustries.co.uk or reach me on my mobile +44(0)7540 287573 Thank you.

flexy was an app and web application which helped consumers manage, discover and switch between subscriptions. Subscriptions are designed to make our lives better and more convenient than ever before, whether it’s for meals or beauty boxes, music or wine, movies or gym classes. flexy helps consumers track and manage their subscriptions in one place. We offer a personalised shopping experience focused on subscriptions that will make your life easier!What is flexy?  A marketplace with a difference. For consumers looking for goods and services which keep them in the driving seat. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of all we do and as a result we are growing a following of willing consumers. It’s not just a place for customers either, Flexy is the place where product and service providers can thrive.Why retailers chose flexy? * An emerging subscription business looking for an exciting sales channel to launch their business
* Retailers looking to grow their customer base beyond your existing channels* Retailers who shared our customer-first ethos
* Retailers who wanted a shop front on the new “high street” of subscription services
* They cared about the nomadic subscribers who occupy 60% of the market, not just the 40% who stay.
* Innovation and choice mattered to them.If these factors resonated with them, the platform was their peanut butter to their jam!

Worked with strategic lender and retail partners and served as a member of Pay4Later's management team.

Identified progressive UK lenders positioned to pursue an automated loan origination strategy; worked as lead negotiator designing commercial terms and executing contractual agreements.

Directed, developed, and executed fast-moving business development and marketing campaigns from inception to the close of business, quickly starting new projects to ensure rapid progress and success. Created value propositions to commercialise new products and professional services, successfully winning retailers business in a predominantly virgin market.~ Built and led high performing sales team and developed professional services to secure high-value partnerships where SME distribution partners grew their businesses~ Grew lending book from £0 to exceed annual originations >£35m

World travels with my wife and three beautiful daughters ages 5, 7 & 9 yrsWe had the time of our lives reconnecting and sharing rich experiences as a close family unit.

Provided sales and marketing consultative services and lean methodologies to growth organisations. Skilled business developer assisting with business strategy and pragmatic hands on approach to deliver commercial objectives.• EB5: Managed the development of a Maine-based USCIS approved EB5 Regional Center designed to create US jobs. Developed strategies for marketing investment vehicles. Provided interim leadership during company acquisition and transition. • Placing accredited investors in stable commercial real estate projects including a Four Seasons Resort Hotel and other high quality real estate investments• Government Contractor: Led multimillion-dollar proposal to secure private and public investment to form a Maritime Technology Cluster to capitalise on emerging international markets through the strategic partnering of 11 software and hardware organisations. • Priority Real Estate Group: Directed marketing and development of investor financials leading to the business successfully capitalising $12,000,000 of commercial real estate projects.• Starfix: Co-authored successful grant proposal to start-up medical device company. Company helped spur international business growth for its stereotactic cranial medical device. • 1Group organised a series of conferences for Maines Growth businesses with prominent business leaders featuring as speakers and panelists • Informed Clinical Services: Designed and executed business development strategies to launch I.C. Sciences Corp, subsidiary of Endo Vascular Forum’s state-of-the-art WEB 2.0 clinical knowledge networking platform to the medical device industry. • Developed Endo Vascular Forum’s products and professional service offerings • Negotiated five-year business agreement with a US Defence firm to access and sell products to the South African market.• Participated in Lean, Six-Sigma business development project for Mid-Coast Hospital

Formed organisation as subsidiary of Maine leading commercial real estate development Investment Company, Priority Group. - Tasked with raising private equity from accredited investors for development projects.

Led international business development for sales offices in London, Dubai, and headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland. Managed corporate communications for the sales organisation. Engaged offices and drove performance~ Generated new revenue streams including closing a $3,300,000 contract in under a year from a cold call. Executed defensive strategy to prevent loss of business to competitor, saving a $1,000,000 deal for the company. ~ Spearheaded grassroots sales approach to develop, test market, and establish new vertical markets, generating new revenue streams including the international transport of Cigarette Racing Boats spanning several prestigious brands.

Championed new account development using customer engagement methods to identify and open new accounts, build effective customer relationships, generate referrals and leads, penetrate client companies to uncover new opportunities, and close sales in the healthcare information technology industry. Delivered leadership to the organization by providing strategic development, integrated marketing plans, and brand building programs. Drove prompt resolution of customer issues and ensured high levels of customer satisfaction with products and services.~ Generated 40%+ new revenue while contributing to new recurring revenues. ~ Ranked #1 salesperson in Professional Services. Generated 90% of professional services revenue for consulting division.

Pioneers in outsourced business development, The Endurance Group position executes high-level business development and sales strategies for professional service firms. •Managed and executed business development strategies on behalf of Strategic Decisions Group targeting Fortune 100 executives in oil and gas, life sciences, and power and utilities