The Business Besties Club Podcast
The Business Besties Club Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Business Besties Club Podcast! The go-to space for ambitious small business owners and entrepreneurs who want real talk, practical strategies, and a whole lot of support.
Hosted by Katie Clayton, marketing consultant, and your new biz bestie, this podcast is all about having honest, unfiltered conversations about building, marketing, and growing a business. No fluff, no jargon, just real stories, actionable advice, and a big dose of encouragement.
Each month, you’ll hear from inspiring founders and entrepreneurs who share the real behind-the-scenes of business
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting real-life journeys of business founders. For example, the first episode details Danielle's transition from a nursing career to founding her own aesthetics clinic, underscoring the importance of resilience and passion in entrepreneurial success.
Welcome to The Business Besties Club Podcast! The go-to space for ambitious small business owners and entrepreneurs who want real talk, practical strategies, and a whole lot of support.
Hosted by Katie Clayton, marketing consultant and your new business bestie, this podcast is all about having honest, unfiltered conversations about building, marketing, and growing a business. There is no fluff or jargon, just real stories, actionable advice, and a big dose of encouragement.
Welcome back to The Business Besties Club: the podcast where real, unfiltered conversations meet business strategy and inspiration.
What can small businesses learn from a five-time Marketer of the Year who’s led some of the UK’s most iconic brands?
In this inspiring episode of The Business Besties Club, Katie sits down with Pete Markey, former Chief Marketing Officer at Boots, with an impressive career spanning senior leadership roles at TSB, Aviva, the Post Office, and beyond.
Pete has been recognised repeatedly as one of the UK’s top marketing leaders, but what sets him apart is his down-to-earth approach, passion for mentorship, and belief that marketing should make a real difference—not just for brands, but for people.
We dive into:
How Pete worked his way up from the ground floor to CMO
The timeless marketing principles every business (big or small) should master
Building confidence and strategy when you’re growing your brand
Why leadership and diversity matter more than ever in business today
Whether you’re a start-up founder, a growing small business, or just love honest conversations about leadership and marketing, this episode is packed with wisdom, humour, and practical advice you can put into action today.
Hit play to hear what big-brand brilliance can teach small business owners—and why marketing success starts with knowing your customer and believing in yourself.
Connect with Pete:
Instagram: petemarkeycmo
TikTok: pete.markey.cmo
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