How I Grew My Brand
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How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews led by broadcaster Mary Nightingale with inspiring, high-profile British entrepreneurs.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for more than 30 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for more than 30 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.
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Jul 13, 2018 • 36min
Turtle Bay founder Ajith Jayawickrema interviewed by Mary Nightingale
How I Grew My Brand: The Piper Podcast Season 1: Turtle Bay founder Ajith Jayawickrema, who moved to the UK from Sri Lanka at the age of 15, has revealed how singer Leona Lewis unknowingly inspired him to launch his highly successful Caribbean restaurant chain.
Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for nearly 40 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.

Jun 7, 2018 • 39min
Neom Organics founder Nicola Elliott interviewed by Mary Nightingale
How I Grew My Brand: The Piper Podcast Season 1: Nicola Elliott, co-founder of Neom Organics, on how a ‘magic’ tincture created for aching footballers inspired her to launch wellbeing brand Neom Organics.
Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for nearly 40 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.

Apr 19, 2018 • 40min
Loungers founder Alex Reilley interviewed by Mary Nightingale
How I Grew My Brand: The Piper Podcast Season 1: Alex Reilley, co-founder and now Chairman of Loungers, tells Mary Nightingale how a ‘Game of Thrones’ approach to business which involved defining ‘the Cause’ enabled him and his team to turn Loungers from a small café-bar chain into a hugely successful nationwide brand.
Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for nearly 40 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.

Feb 28, 2018 • 41min
Propercorn founder Cassandra Stavrou interviewed by Mary Nightingale
How I Grew My Brand: The Piper Podcast Season 1: Cassandra Stavrou, founder of Propercorn, the UK’s best-selling premium popcorn brand. Oh how it all started with a cement mixer.
Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders.
From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for nearly 40 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70’, the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people’s lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.


