The Founders Blueprint
Welcome to The Founders Blueprint podcast, brought to you by Liverpool Business College.Hosted by James Quinn, Liverpool Business College Founder and CEO, The Founders Blueprint podcast is dedicated to empowering young people in business. Each episode will bring you inspiring conversations with successful business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share their insights, experiences, and advice to help you navigate the dynamic world of business.Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an ambitious student or a young professional looking to make your mark, The Founders Blueprint offers valuable lessons, practical tips, and motivational stories to fuel your journey.Listen in...
PROPEL PR | Your Network Is Your Net Worth

In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, James is joined by Georgia and Jade Morgan, the founders and business owners of Propel PR in Liverpool.
With backgrounds in journalism and fashion, the sisters joined forces in 2019 to establish their own business and have never looked back. Their extensive understanding of building positive client relationships and delivering exactly what clients desire has allowed their business to thrive continuously. They share their insights on what it takes to run a successful PR company and discuss one of their recent events—the launch of the esteemed The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie.
...MERSEY RAW | We're Mission Led, Not Figures Led

Ever wondered what it's like to go from being an engineer at one of the UK's most reputable companies, earning a high salary, traveling the world, and enjoying a comfortable pension, to deciding to walk away from it all to set up your own dog food business?
Meet Ben McIntyre, the founder and CEO of Mersey Raw, based in Liverpool. Ben’s deep love for dogs and his passion for ensuring they have access to nutritious, high-quality food inspired him to leave behind a successful engineering career to start his own business.
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HYDRO | Your Personal Brand Is Vital

In this episode of The Founders Blueprint, James sits with Marcus Hollingsworth and Sophie Adens, the duo behind Hydro, a leading web design company based in Manchester. As co-founders and life partners, Marcus and Sophie share their unique insights into the challenges and rewards of running a successful business together while also living under the same roof.
Listeners will discover how their shared background in sales and creative flair have fueled their company’s growth and success. Marcus delves into his experience juggling multiple successful ventures and the importance of wearing different hats to effectively manage business op...
How to launch your own clothing brand | LANKA CLOTHING | Stop Procrastinating, Just Get Started!

Welcome to episode 14 of The Founders Blueprint. In this episode, James sits down with Paul and Joe Murphy, the duo behind the popular menswear brand Lanka Clothing. So inspired by their cherished memories and deep admiration for Sri Lanka, they decided to name their designer label after the beautiful island nation. Paul and Joe take us on a journey through their entrepreneurial adventure, starting out in their parents' garage.
They share candid stories of investing thousands in samples, only to receive items that were far from their original designs. Through persistence and a commitment to quality, they...
How to stand out in a crowded industry | VENTURE FINANCE | For Us, It's Quality Over Quantity

In this week's episode of The Founders Blueprint podcast, James is joined in the studio by best friends Dom Talbot and Oliver Cooke, founders and CEOs of Venture Finance in Liverpool. Offering end-to-end accounting services for small to medium-sized enterprises, they discuss how their unique way of working, makes their clients feel like they’re an extended member of their team.
Dom and Ol recount their first meeting, when playing on the football fields of north Liverpool, where they discovered a shared passion for business and accounting. Fast forward a few years, Dom was working with HMRC an...
How to eat a healthier diet | LEANNE WALL | Use Your Platform To Do Good

Welcome to episode 12 of The Founders Blueprint, where host James delves into the world of entrepreneurship and healthy eating with Liverpool's own Leanne Wall, the visionary behind the award-winning The Weight Loss Prep Kitchen.
Have you ever wondered how it's possible to prepare nutritious meals daily while balancing a hectic lifestyle? Leanne shares her journey that has helped her and countless others maintain healthy eating habits amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Leanne is not only an inspiration to those wanting to live healthier lifestyles, but also a community leader. Giving free Christmas dinners to...
How paid ads can supercharge your growth | PAUL WEBLEY | You Have To Be Resilient

Welcome to episode 11 of The Founder's Blueprint. In this weeks episode, James chats with Paul Webley, founder and CEO of Blaze Media, a digital marketing agency based in Liverpool.
Paul's journey began in the world of software engineering, but he soon realised that this was not his true passion. Transitioning to a career in sales at a major marketing agency, Paul achieved remarkable success, earning substantial commissions at home with his family. In 2017, Paul founded Blaze Media from his home garage. Fast forward seven years, the agency is now known as one of Liverpool's leading marketing agencies. <...
How to beat the SEO algorithm | LIAM QUIRK | Second Page of Google? No-One Wants To Be There

In Episode 10 of The Founders Blueprint, host James sits down with Liam Quirk, CEO and founder of Quirky Digital. Liam shares his inspiring journey from Despite leaving school without formal qualifications in math's, english, or science to leading one of the fastest-growing SEO agencies in Merseyside.
Liam's entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age. He began his career with an apprenticeship and began building PCs from scratch. Motivated by his uncle's success in search engine optimization (SEO), Liam taught himself everything he needed to know, to build his own business. As a teenager, he began earning...
How I beat addiction & changed my life | JOHN CHARLES | I've Gone Through Dark Times

In episode 9 of The Founders Blueprint, James is joined by the multi-award-winning and world-renowned artist, John Charles.
Born and bred in Kirkby, John opens up about his early love for art, and recalls the day he sat a small coffee table with a tiny easel where he painted Disney pictures. However, his story takes a dark turn, when during his teenage years, he struggled with alcohol and drug addictions. John bravely recounts these dark times and discusses his inspiring path to recovery.
John, supported by his wife Jen, reflects on his return to the art...
How I used social media to grow my business | JESS LOGUE | Its Instagram, Its Not Real Life

In this weeks episode, James dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Jess, the dynamic force behind Spray Tans By Jessy. After completing her apprenticeship as a barber, and working many hours in hairdressers, Jess felt she needed more from her career. Embracing her passion for beauty, she embarked on a new path in spray tanning, a decision that would soon transform her professional life.
Jess shares her experiences of stepping into the world of self-employment. After the birth of her second child, she made the courageous choice to leave her role as a barber to launch her...