An Unorthodox CEO
An Unorthodox CEO
Podcast Description
Welcome to the An Unorthodox CEO Podcast! The brand new podcast from Steve Pickering & Sussex Beds. Join us for weekly episodes as we explore the challenges of business, the ups and downs of working with family, and unorthodox tips and tricks to navigate it all! Following on from Steve's weekly LinkedIn posts, this podcast takes a deeper dive into business whilst inviting guests on to share their stories. P.S. We film this in our office, so background noise, laughing, and sneezing may be heard...😂 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as family business dynamics, entrepreneurship challenges, and personal growth. Episodes cover specific topics like the competitive nature of working with family, real-life experiences from the family business, and practical tips for navigating tough business situations, such as the episode featuring a candid discussion with Josh about joining the family business.
Welcome to the An Unorthodox CEO Podcast! The brand new podcast from Steve Pickering & Sussex Beds. Join us for weekly episodes as we explore the challenges of business, the ups and downs of working with family, and unorthodox tips and tricks to navigate it all! Following on from Steve’s weekly LinkedIn posts, this podcast takes a deeper dive into business whilst inviting guests on to share their stories. P.S. We film this in our office, so background noise, laughing, and sneezing may be heard…😂
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back! Its 2026, and season 3 is here! Listen as Steve and Shane chat through why he decided to take the job at Sussex Beds, how he moved through the roles and when he finally found his right seat!
Plus, like cooking steak? Listen for Shane’s top tips!
00:00 Intro
01:31 Shanes life before Sussex Beds
04:00 How he ended up at Sussex Beds
05:55 Why did the initial job appeal to him
07:01 Working with Sarah (his fiance)
10:40 Working in sales as a ‘Sleep Consultant’
11:50 Moving on to being a Store Manager
14:31 A move into the office working on the website
18:50 The catalyst of becoming IT Manager
23:30 Benefits of in-house skills
24:17 Working with Matt & Chris in IT
27:28 Learning to train someone
29:30 Quickfire Questions
36:52 Outro
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