{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #469 - Grow A Mighty Business Rooted In Purpose And Impact - with Catherine Frankpitt","description":"Hello, I\u2019m Granger Forson \u2013 you can find me at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn. In today\u2019s episode, we shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurial journey of the remarkable Catherine Frankpitt, founder and Managing Director of Strike Communications.   Catherine has built a \u201csmall but mighty\u201d PR agency dedicated to \u201ccomms for good.\u201d What does that mean? It\u2019s her creative way of describing how she elevates charities and not-for-profits by telling their stories authentically and powerfully, ensuring that important causes reach the right audiences.   From navigating the pandemic just weeks after launching, to bringing together a team that mirrors her passion for positive social impact, Catherine\u2019s journey is a testament to strategic thinking and perseverance. She explains how being lean allows her agency to remain agile while delivering results that truly matter, especially in the charitable sector.   We also touch on the art of leadership in a growing team. Catherine candidly shares her lessons learned in people management and how striking the right balance between flexibility and accountability is crucial for success.   This conversation will leave you feeling inspired by Catherine\u2019s drive to make the world a better place through strategic storytelling. I\u2019m certain you\u2019ll pick up a few gems on how to build a purposeful business while staying true to your core values.   To ensure you don\u2019t miss any inspirational future episodes do subscribe to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.   So, let\u2019s now dive into the inspiring journey of small but mighty, comms for good and creative problem-solving with Catherine.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https:\/\/bizsmarts.co.uk\/scaleupradio\/kevin   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Book a call with Granger - 30 minutes value add conversation for Business owners with Staff. https:\/\/api.goexela.com\/widget\/bookings\/catchupgrangerugx7zl   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!   Drawing on BizSmart\u2019s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https:\/\/www.esusgroup.co.uk\/   Catherine can be found here: https:\/\/www.strikecommunications.co.uk\/   Resources: Inside The Nudge Unit by David Halpern - https:\/\/uk.bookshop.org\/p\/books\/inside-the-nudge-unit-how-small-changes-can-make-a-big-difference-david-halpern\/4236590?ean=9780753556559 Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https:\/\/uk.bookshop.org\/p\/books\/thinking-fast-and-slow-daniel-kahneman\/407361?ean=9780141033570 Media Storm podcast - https:\/\/mediastormpodcast.com\/ Desert Island Discs podcast - https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b006qnmr   ","author_name":"ScaleUp Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/scaleupradio.libsyn.com\/website","html":"