Take The Plunge | Business Podcast

Hospital Records - Chris Goss

Swoop — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Co-Founder and MD of Hospital Records, Chris Goss tells us about his journey from working in a record shop to starting up his own record label with Tony Colman.

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Foodomnia - Mark Murphy

Swoop — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Mark Murphy, Founder and CEO of Foodomnia tells us about the growth of 3 brands and concepts, developing with the food delivery world and his journey so far.

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White Bear Studio - Dave Endersen

Swoop — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Dave Endersen, Director and Partner at White Bear studio tells us all about his journey so far and the step he took in joining his wife, Kelly, full time at White Bear in 2019.

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Sháá Wasmund | Take The Plunge Podcast

Swoop — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:34:01 GMT

In this edition of 'Take The Plunge', our own Ciaran Burke interviews renowned British businesswoman Sháá Wasmund MBE, delving into her many past ventures and experiences. What Wasmund is, is hard to explain as she has been a boxing manager, a business owner and an author, but most of all she is headstrong and ambitious. Through her many years of working, from when she was barely 20 to today, she has stayed determined and keeps working to better herself and the industry.

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Un:hurd - Alex Brees

Swoop — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Alex Brees, Founder and CEO of un:hurd tells us about his journey from his determination to work at Universal Music to realising his passion for helping independent artists.

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Influencer - Ben Jeffries

Swoop — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:01:27 GMT

CEO and Co-Founder of Influencer, Ben Jeffries tell us how the idea of Influencer came about, their investement journey and the importance of culture.

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The Vurger co - Neil Potts and Rachel Hugh

Swoop — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Neil Potts and Rachel Hugh, Co-founders of The Vurger co tell us about their journey from being told that no one wants a vegan fast food restaurant to now being in the process of opening up their 4th successful location.

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Literal Humans - Paul David Perry & William Gadsby Peet

Swoop — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Paul David Perry & William Gadsby Peet, Co-Founders of Literal Humans tell us about their story of stopping what they were doing and setting up their agency together.

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Tribu Hair - Glen Brophy

Swoop — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Founder of Tribu Hair, Glen Brophy tells us about his journey of opening his hair salon just meer months before Covid, the struggles of finding property and the importance of customer service.

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Orchid Black - Jim Barnish

Swoop — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Founder & Managing Partner of Orchid Black, Jim Barnish tells us about his story from being a part of his family business to having his own successful company.

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CIRCLA - Claudia Gwinnutt

Swoop — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Claudia Gwinnutt, Founder and CEO of CIRCLA tells us all about her journey from jumping around in the finance world for nine years to taking a sabbatical and finding her true calling for CIRCLA.

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Bad Moon Talent - Andrew Drake

Swoop — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Andrew Drake, Co-Founder and CEO of Bad Moon Talent tell us about his story from working for Activision Blizzard to setting up his own Esports Talent Management Company.

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Unplugged - Hector Hughes

Swoop — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Co-Founder of Unplugged, Hector Hughes tells us about his journey from going on a 10-day retreat in the Himalayas to quitting his job and starting up his own off-grid cabin retreat company.

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Bunsen - Finn Gleeson

Swoop — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Finn Gleeson, Co-Founder of Bunsen, a popular Irish burger chain, talks about his journey of growing one to eight restaurants and adapting to the growth of working with delivery partners.

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Bubbles Bakery - Immy Ray

Swoop — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:45:00 GMT

The fourth installment of the Take The Plunge podcast features Immy, Founder of Bubbles Bakery. The episode covers the story behind Bubbles Bakery and Immy's journey so far from creating a business in lockdown.

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Digital Works Agency - Eimear McManus

Swoop — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The third installment of the Take The Plunge podcast features Eimear McManus, Director of Digital Works Agency (DWA). The episode covers Eimear's fascinating story from starting her career with just a desk in her room in Limerick to being named one of Irelands 30 under 30 through bringing brands to life!

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Wild Youth - Conor O'Donohoe

Swoop — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT

For the next episode of the Take The Plunge Podcast Conor O'Donohoe, songwriter and musician of Wild Youth! He talks about his journey in music so far and life as a musician during COVID.

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Bua Fit - Dave Stapleton

Swoop — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Founder & CEO of Bua Fit, Dave Stapleton reflects on the journey so far in his business venture and what he hopes to do next.

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Journolink - Peter Ibbetson

Swoop — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Peter Ibbetson, Founder and Director of Journolink joins us for the first episode of season 2. Listen to hear all about his journey in PR and the growth of Journolink.

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Julia Vendramin - LABELL-D | Take The Plunge Podcast. S4 Ep.3

Swoop — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:38:51 GMT

This week Ciaran met with the co-founder of LABELL-D, Julia Vendramin. Julia discusses her long spanning career in fashion and her learnings from starting her own sustainable fashion business. This episode is packed with insights on starting and scaling your own business as well as defining your brand identity.

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Pamela Laird - Moxi Loves | Take The Plunge Podcast

Swoop — Mon, 15 May 2023 14:42:39 GMT

In this episode, Ciaran meets Pamela Laird a renowned entrepreneur and the creative force behind MoxiLoves, a thriving beauty and lifestyle brand that has taken the industry by storm. With her keen business acumen and unwavering determination, Pamela has built an empire from the ground up, providing invaluable guidance to aspiring business owners and anyone seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams of owning a business.

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Sons - Will Kennedy and Adrian Gilbane

Swoop — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:20:58 GMT

Will Kennedy and Adrian Gilbane, Founders of Sons hair loss treatment talk about the story behind starting their business and their experience so far!

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Talent Crunch - Ross Summers

Swoop — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Ross Summers, Founder and CEO of Talent Crunch tells us about his opinion of the traditional recruitment model and what the future looks like for Talent Crunch.

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From books to bots: The Journey of ReThink Founder Lucy McCarraher | Take The Plunge Podcast S6 Ep1

Swoop — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:37:47 GMT

This is a podcast for business owners & aspiring business owners who are thinking of taking the plunge! This week Ciaran and his guest of this episode, female founder Lucy McCarraher discuss her journey in the publishing world. Lucy is the co-founder and CEO of the Book Magic AI book-writing app, co-founder of Rethink Press, and founder of the Business Book Awards. She is a Director of Dent Global and the Publish Mentor for the Key Person of Influence programme.

Author of 13 books, including "A Book of One’s Own" and "Bookbuilder," Lucy is the UK's leading business book mentor, having guided over a thousand entrepreneurs and experts in writing and publishing their books. She hosts the ABOO online support group for women authors and runs women's mastermind and fiction-writing programmes.

Lucy started her first publishing company at university and has since worked in publishing and media. She holds a postgraduate diploma in teaching Creative Writing and Literacy.

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Infinite Management - Sam Patterson & Monica Gartner

Swoop — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Founders of Infinite Management, Sam Patterson and Monica Gartner tell us all about the accidental start of Infinite, what they've learnt so far and how they manage to juggle a long-distance relationship and running a business together.

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Just Work - Joanna Wilson

Swoop — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Joanna Wilson, Founder of Just Work tells us the story behind starting her business, her struggles with finding a business bank account, and her hopes for the future.

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Emma Thompson | Take The Plunge Podcast

Swoop — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:10:56 GMT

Ciaran and his guest of this episode, female founder Emma Thompson, talk about the processes of becoming a beekeeper, how to make a business from a hobby and many more bee-related topics. Follow Ciaran and Thompson down the rabbit holes of beekeeping and Emma's story of how she started her business Bee Haven Body Care, a body care brand selling products made with Emma's own honey.

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Focused for Business - Hatty Fawcett

Swoop — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:09:26 GMT

Founder of Focused for Business, Hatty Fawcett talks us through her journey of being a marketeer working for startups to starting her own business to help businesses raise equity.

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Alyve - Sam Price

Swoop — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:57:28 GMT

Sam Price, Founder and CEO of Alyve talks to us about his personal journey with nutrition, the benefits he experienced and the process of turning it into a successful business.

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Country & Townhouse - Jeremy Isaac

Swoop — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

For the next episode of the Take The Plunge Podcast Jeremy Isaac, Co-Founder of Country & Townhouse tells us all about the development of the magazine, doing never done before high end advertising and adjusting to the growth of digital.

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Nimble Babies - Von Sy

Swoop — Tue, 04 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Von Sy, Founder and CEO of Nimble babies discusses the journey of starting his company including his Dragons Den appearance and getting his products into large UK supermarkets.

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From Rugby Pitch to Retail Shelf: Darren O’Reilly on Building WholeSupp at Scale

Swoop — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:41:39 GMT

In this episode, Ciaran chats with Darren O’Reilly, founder & CEO of WholeSupp, on his journey from rugby and corporate life to launching a whole-food meal shake brand built on science, transparency and taste. Darren shares the grind of finding manufacturers, bootstrapping for three years, and building a challenger brand in a crowded nutrition space. Expect insight on manufacturing, omnichannel growth, hiring, partnerships, cash flow and smart funding.

🎯 Key Takeaways

Problem → Product: After losing 23kg, Darren created a shake with 13 whole-food ingredients, co-developed with Dr. Brian Carson, using clinically backed doses.
Trust & Quality: In a “Wild West” market, WholeSupp ensures transparency through informed-standard facilities and third-party testing.
Taste Wins: 100+ sensory panels proved that nutrition only works if it tastes great.
Data Focus: ~70% returning customers, 100+ monthly interviews, real-time insights and micro-influencer testing before paid growth.
Omnichannel: Digital-first success now reinforced by Holland & Barrett rollout, sampling and staff training.
Next Phase: Launching Ready-to-Drink (RTD) for on-the-go consumers.
Lean Team: Keep fixed costs low, scale great people, and give ownership early.
Funding Smart: Angels, grants, Enterprise Ireland and a fractional CFO—walked from early VC terms until metrics proved out.
Email = Currency: Educational content (like VO₂ Max) outperforms hard-sell emails and drives loyalty.

🔥 Memorable Quotes

“If your product doesn’t taste great, you’re in trouble.”
“Email is currency. Educate first, sell second.”
“We’re data nerds—every decision starts with behavior.”
“Growth isn’t everything; live and breathe the numbers.”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & mission

01:05 – Rugby to corporate life to 23kg loss sparks the idea

02:30 – 13 whole-foods and allergen-friendly formula

03:40 – Fixing the “Wild West” of supplement labelling

06:20 – Manufacturing pain: MOQs, packaging swings, 3 years to market

08:40 – Bootstrapping reality & the Shopify myth

10:00 – Launching via social proof → paid ads

11:50 – Functional nutrition and category trends

12:40 – Convenience & RTD vision

13:40 – Taste testing and customer honesty

15:40 – Data engine: high retention & feedback

17:30 – New SKU ‘Elevate’: hydration + creatine

19:10 – Defining the “healthy, active” consumer

20:10 – Team culture, first-hire lesson, and advisors

22:20 – Low fixed, flexible cost model

24:50 – Omnichannel proof: H&B rollout & activations

26:40 – Partnerships: Rugby refs, breathwork, Nadia Power

29:10 – Milestone 430k+ meals; target 500k

30:30 – Funding & CFO Val: angels, grants, EI

32:00 – Tracking metrics via StoreHero + Triple Whale

34:00 – Profitability vs growth; knowing when to scale

36:20 – Raising smart, not fast; proof before capital

37:30 – Email education wins; 3-week reorder = 80% chance of third order

39:00 – Next goal: RTD #2 in UK

🔍 Keywords: WholeSupp, whole-food nutrition, RTD, DTC, omnichannel, third-party testing, customer research, micro-influencers, retention, Enterprise Ireland, angels, challenger brand, Holland & Barrett, functional nutrition, startup funding.

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Soho Juice Co - Johnny Barnes

Swoop — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Founder of Soho Juice Co, Johnny Barnes tells us about his journey from working in Soho, starting a lip care company to developing an award-winning juice company.

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Rachel Harris | Accountant_she | Building a 7-Figure Accounting Firm | Take the Plunge Business Podcast

Swoop — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:42:44 GMT

When Rachel Harris – better known as Accountant_she – realised the accounting industry didn’t reflect who she was, she didn’t shrink to fit it. She built something better.

From starting as a 17-year-old apprentice to founding striveX, Rachel has grown a 7-figure, bootstrapped accountancy firm while simultaneously turning her personal brand into a million-pound business.

In this episode, Rachel shares how she spotted a gap in professional services, used Instagram to scale in public, and built systems inspired by McDonald’s to create consistency, performance and profit. She talks candidly about hiring too early (and too cheaply), over-investing in team, and why feedback loops and data dashboards are non-negotiable if you want to scale properly.

We also dive into the power of financial education, building recurring revenue without giving away equity, monetising a personal brand beyond vanity metrics, and why being “good at numbers” can unlock real freedom and choice. Rachel opens up about bootstrapping everything, launching a new tech product for accountants, and her long-term mission to make financial literacy more visible – especially for young women who don’t see themselves reflected in traditional business stereotypes.

This episode is perfect for founders building service businesses, creators looking to monetise properly, or anyone who wants a transparent look at what scaling really involves behind the scenes.

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The Z link - Erifili Gounari

Swoop — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Erifili Gounari, Founder of the Z link tells about her journey of starting up during Covid and growing her successful business whilst studying full time.

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Futrli - Hannah Dawson

Swoop — Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Hannah Dawson, Founder and CEO of Futrli talks us through her journey from owning a pub and ending up with a £40K VAT bill, to starting up Futrli to help ensure mistakes like this don't happen to other business owners.

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Arts Thread - Alex Brownless

Swoop — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Alex Brownless, Co-Founder of Arts Thread tells us the story behind his career in the art world, his advice for the next generation, and his success over the last 11 and a half years.

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Novus Altair - Adnan Niazi

Swoop — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by Adnan Niazi, Director and CEO of Novus Altair. He tells us all about how London 2012 pushed him to start his business and how they have helped on the frontline during Covid-19.

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Deidre Mc Gettrick | Take The Plunge Podcast

Swoop — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:09:07 GMT

This episode, Ciaran Burke gets to interview female entrepreneur and business owner Deidre Mc Gettrick. Deidre, or "Dee" as Ciaran calls her, is the founder and CEO of the furniture and furnishing retail website ufurnish.com. The idea behind ufurnish.com is to bring furniture from every possible retailer and manufacturer together, to make the furniture-buying journey easier for the customer. She shares her journey, from idea to successful business, so listen closely because you can definitely learn something.

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How Ernesto Turned £300 into a Thriving Subway Franchise Empire S6:E2

Swoop — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:01:55 GMT

Welcome to Take The Plunge, a podcast for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the plunge into the world of business! Join your host, Ciaran, as he dives into an inspiring conversation with this week’s guest, Ernesto Moreno—a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world.

Ernesto's journey began in 2003 when he moved from Venezuela to the UK at just 23 years old with only £300 in his pocket. Fast forward two years, and he had already opened his first Subway restaurant with his business partners. This was just the beginning. Over the next few years, Ernesto expanded his Subway franchise to 15 restaurants across the South West of England, and his entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. He went on to co-found two more franchise businesses, CeX and Miniso, and co-create Arepa & Co, a Venezuelan-inspired restaurant chain in London, now boasting four thriving locations.

Today, Ernesto's ventures employ over 450 people across 32 stores and four distinct brands. In this episode, he shares the secrets behind his success, the challenges he overcame, and his vision for Arepa & Co as he works to make it a household name.

Beyond his active role in his businesses, Ernesto is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs launch and grow their own ventures. He is a seasoned business consultant and people development specialist, with over 22 years of experience working with top consulting firms like Atos Consulting and PwC. Ernesto also delivers Leadership Development and Management Training programs in partnership with edoMidas, a renowned management consultancy.

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Sk|in - Ben Barter

Swoop — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Co-founder of Sk|in, Ben Barter tells us about his journey from using furlough to reflect on his career to then starting his new, unique company with co-founder Flinty Bane.

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Be-Hookd - George James

Swoop — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Founder and CEO of Be-Hookd, George James tells us about his journey from working for The X Factor to starting up his own star-studded marketing agency.

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North Point Distillery - Alex MacDonald

Swoop — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder of North Point Distillery tells us about his journey from working within government trade to starting up a distillery with Struan Mackie

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Jamie Harford - Inverse Funding | Take The Plunge Podcast. S4 Ep.2

Swoop — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:04:30 GMT

In this week's episode of 'Take the plunge' Swoop Founder Ciaran Burke is speaking to Inverse Funding Founder Jamie Harford. Find out how Jamie went from running a healthy fast food business in 2012 to being responsible for 20% of funding raises in Europe (2020).

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Nú Infusions - Conor Meehan

Swoop — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Founder of Nú Infusions, Conor Meehan talks us through his journey of discovering guayusa tea, its benefits, launching an online store and creating new products.

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Eiza Murphy

Swoop — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Irish Singer-Songwriter, Eiza murphy reflects on her journey so far in the music industry what she hopes to do next.

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Aine Kilkenny | Riley Period Care Products | Take the Plunge |Business Podcast | Menstrual Wellbeing

Swoop — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:30:00 GMT

When Aine Kilkenny and her co-founder Fiona couldn’t find a single tampon at home, they didn’t just complain – they created Riley, a 100% organic cotton period care brand now stocked in bathrooms and retailers across Europe.

In this episode, Aine shares how Riley grew from a kitchen table in West Cork to 400+ corporate clients, including Google and KPMG, replacing millions of single-use plastic period products with organic, biodegradable alternatives and expanding into the US. She talks candidly about shifting from DTC to a B2B-led model, crowdfunding on Seedrs, and why profit, sustainability and access all have to work together.

We also dive into the human side of scaling: building a team around integrity, kindness and respect; finding the right balance between remote work and office hubs; getting onboarding right in a fast-moving startup; and learning to celebrate milestones instead of just sprinting to the next problem.

Perfect for anyone interested in women’s health, sustainable consumer products, or what it really takes to build a purpose-driven brand in a crowded category.

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Jamie Beaumont | Playter Finance | Take the Plunge Business Podcast

Swoop — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:02:00 GMT

We’ve all had those “should I actually do this?” moments, but not all of us follow through.

This is the story of someone who did.

A founder who, while sitting in a pub, took out a five-figure personal loan and decided to back himself. And years later, it paid off.

In this episode of Take the Plunge, Playter founder & CEO Jamie Beaumont talks through the real journey... the detours, the bad timing, the mistakes, and the moments that forced him to start again. From an HR tech startup wiped out by Covid to building a lending platform that helps thousands of small businesses manage cash flow, Jamie takes us inside:

- The pub-side NatWest loan that kicked everything off

- The failed HR platform that led to Playter

- The nerves behind sending Playter’s very first loan

- Rethinking invoice finance with Playter Pay & Playter Boost

- Why PPC and cold outbound didn’t work, and how brokers changed everything

- The messy reality of 24/7 founder life

- His “high-agency” hiring test (the escalator question)

- What it’s really like raising both equity and debt

If you’re building something, rebuilding something, or thinking about taking a leap, this conversation is full of grounded, honest lessons about resilience, distribution, and the people you surround yourself with.

About Playter

Playter helps UK SMEs manage cash flow by spreading key bills and accessing flexible funding through products like Playter Pay and Playter Boost.

About Take the Plunge

Take the Plunge is the podcast from Swoop where founders share what pushed them to stop what they were doing and build something new. From the first spark to the scaling phase, and everything messy in between.

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Finding your purpose, accounting and whiskey: when Swoop met Andrew Van De Beek. S4 EP1

Swoop — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:13:45 GMT

Finding your purpose, accounting and whiskey with Andrew Van De Beek. In this week's episode of 'Take the plunge' Swoop Founder Ciaran Burke is speaking to illumin8 Founder Andrew Van De Beek. The Aussie Accountant depicts the highs and lows of his journey as an Accountant and a Founder. Watch to find out more! Find funding for your business now for free, register with us at https://swoopfunding.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=avb-podcast More from Swoop: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwoopFunding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swoopfunding/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwoopFunding Where else to listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qCQwfI Find Andrew at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewvandebeek/ https://www.illumin8.com.au/

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From Nightclubs to Network Powerhouse: Lisa Boissel on Scaling Her Business, Miss Jones Group

Swoop — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:09:07 GMT

In this episode, Ciaran sits down with Lisa Boissel, CEO of Miss Jones Group, to uncover her bold journey from Dublin’s nightclub scene to owning and scaling one of the UK’s most influential networks for personal and executive assistants.

Lisa shares how she spotted a gap in the PA community, took the risk of acquiring Miss Jones during COVID, and leaned into tech and AI to modernise the business. From event planning stress to leadership growth, this conversation is packed with real-world insights for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, acquisitions, or community building.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Lisa transitioned from nightlife to entrepreneurship with no formal business background

• She saw an opportunity in the PA & EA space and turned it into a thriving network

• Acquiring Miss Jones during COVID was a high-stakes move rooted in conviction

• Technology and AI have become essential to business operations and customer service

• Community-building and strong relationships remain core to her event planning approach

• Lisa prioritizes hiring people who are eager to grow with the business

🔥 Memorable Quotes:

“You can always go back and get a job — so take the risk.”

“I always trust my intuition on things.

“I want them to grow with the company.”

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Intro to Lisa’s Journey

01:25 – From Nightclubs to Business Ownership

05:44 – Spotting the Gap in the PA Market

07:28 – Growing the Miss Jones Network

09:48 – Using Tech to Scale

11:57 – The Challenges of Tech Development

17:48 – AI Integration for Customer Experience

19:25 – Buying Miss Jones During COVID

23:25 – Navigating Event Planning Stress

25:10 – Building a Strong Team

30:21 – Expanding into New Markets

32:47 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

34:28 – Lisa’s Vision for the Future

🔍 Keywords:

entrepreneurship, scaling a business, women in business, event planning, community building, PA network, acquisition, business technology, AI in business, startup growth, SME success

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Founder Russ Wakeham’s Carbon-Negative Rum Brand | Two Drifters Distillery | Take The Plunge Podcast S6:E3

Swoop — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:33 GMT

This is a podcast for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are thinking of taking the plunge! This week Ciaran and his guest of this episode, Russ Wakeham, the founder and CEO of Two Drifters Distillery – a premium British rum company with a unique, carbon-negative footprint. In this episode, they dive deep into Russ's journey in the spirits industry, where he shares his experience of building a sustainable brand from the ground up.

Two Drifters Distillery is not just known for its high-quality rum, but also for its commitment to sustainability, as the entire production process leaves a positive impact on the environment. Russ explains how they have combined their passion for great rum with innovative environmental practices to create a company that's both profitable and planet-friendly.

Website: (https://twodriftersrum.com/)

LinkedIn: [Russ Wakeham] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-wakeham-984a1938/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)

Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/2DriftersRum/)

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/twodriftersrum/?hl=en)

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