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Discovering the secrets of success with business leaders, hosted by Evolve founder Warren Munson. New episodes are released every other Monday available to listen and watch on Apple, Spotify, Google and YouTube. Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • How An Employee Became The Boss (And Then Exited), with Brian Parker

    How An Employee Became The Boss (And Then Exited), with Brian Parker
    Jan 5 2026
    What does it really take to grow from a junior role into Managing Director, earn equity, scale a business through major change, and successfully exit? In this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, host Warren sits down with Brian Parker, former Managing Director and shareholder of Britannia Parking. Brian shares an honest, behind-the-scenes account of his 20-year journey, starting in a junior finance role and progressing to board level, equity ownership and ultimately leading the business through a successful exit. Brian talks openly about ambition, hard work, learning the numbers, and why leadership isn't about titles or ego. He reflects on the critical relationship between owner and MD, the importance of trust, and how having equity fundamentally changed his decision-making and long-term focus. The conversation also dives into scaling challenges, navigating rapid growth, managing people through change, pivoting business models, and the emotional and practical realities of selling a business. This episode is packed with practical lessons for employees with ambition, business owners considering succession, and leaders thinking about growth, equity and exit strategies. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show. What The Episode Covers Starting in a junior role and progressing into leadership Developing commercial and financial skills to accelerate growth Moving from operational roles to Managing Director The mindset shift required when leading a business Building trust between shareholders and leadership Why equity changes behaviour and decision-making Scaling challenges and people decisions during growth Pivoting business models and embracing technology Preparing for and navigating a business exit Lessons learned from a long-term leadership journey Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – What is your background and how did you join the business? 03:00 – When did you realise this could become a long-term career? 06:30 – How did learning finance accelerate your progression? 10:00 – What changed when you stepped into the MD role? 14:30 – How do you lead without relying on ego or title? 18:00 – What makes a strong relationship between owner and MD? 24:30 – How did the business pivot and scale through major growth? 31:30 – What were the biggest challenges during the exit process? 38:30 – How did equity change your mindset and motivation? 45:00 – What advice would you give leaders on growth and exit?
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    1 h y 3 m
  • James Croker on Leadership, Belonging and the Power of Sport

    James Croker on Leadership, Belonging and the Power of Sport
    Dec 8 2025

    On this episode of The Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson sits down with James Croker, Commercial Director at Bournemouth Rugby Club. Many know James as the energetic, passionate force behind the club's growth in recent years, but few know the full story that shaped him.

    James takes us from his early sporting childhood, through a 15-year career in the Royal Air Force, to the devastating series of heart attacks in his early thirties that abruptly ended both his military career and his playing days. He speaks openly about the mental health battle that followed, the loss, the darkness and ultimately the community that helped pull him back up.

    We explore how rugby's core values have shaped James's leadership philosophy, the commercial transformation at Bournemouth Rugby and his mission to build a true sense of belonging in the local business community.

    This conversation is a blend of raw honesty, practical wisdom and heartfelt passion for sport and people.

    If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the show.

    This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

    • How sport shaped James's early life

    • Why he joined the Royal Air Force

    • The sudden heart condition that ended his military career

    • How he battled depression and rebuilt his life

    • Transitioning into coaching and returning to Bournemouth Rugby

    • Building commercial sustainability and community connection

    • Creating belonging and meaningful values in organisations

    • Why role modelling matters in sport and business

    • The importance of resilience and support networks

    • James's ambitions for Bournemouth Rugby Club

    Soundbites

    "Sport always gave me purpose, even when nothing else made sense."
    "You learn from great leaders, but you learn even more from the bad ones."
    "Community saved me. Without it, I don't know where I'd be."
    "The military took my structure away overnight. That's when life really hit me."
    "Good rugby players aren't always good people. We want good people first."
    "You can't just put your values on a wall. You have to live them."
    "If you want to build community, create a sense of belonging and safety first."
    "Make your bed. Do one thing. One step leads to the next."

    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro

    01:00 – James' early years

    03:20 – Military career

    10:30 – Heart attacks

    17:40 – Navigating depression and rebuilding life

    21:45 – Bournemouth Rugby

    25:30 – Building community through sport

    36:00 – Rugby values

    49:10 – Future of Bournemouth Rugby

    55:20 – Final reflections
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    59 m
  • The Start-Up Reality: Inside the First 12 Months of Building a Business, with Josh Williams

    The Start-Up Reality: Inside the First 12 Months of Building a Business, with Josh Williams
    Nov 17 2025

    What does it really take to build a startup from scratch?

    In this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, host Warren Munson speaks with Josh Williams, co-founder of Town, a new community platform on a mission to help people rediscover and support their local independent businesses. Founded less than a year ago, Town is already building momentum by rewarding shoppers for buying local and connecting communities through tech.

    Josh opens up about his journey from a series of side hustles to launching a tech startup with purpose. He talks candidly about the challenges of bootstrapping, managing self-doubt, balancing ambition with reality and why perseverance matters more than ever in the early stages.

    This is a must-listen for anyone thinking about launching their own business or curious about what happens behind the scenes during a startup.

    Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people discover the Evolve to Succeed Podcast!

    This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers…

    • How Town is helping revive independent retail

    • The inspiration behind the idea (and how Amazon played a role)

    • Lessons from a year of building a startup

    • Why Josh believes constraint fuels creativity

    • The highs and lows of early entrepreneurship

    • The importance of co-founders and complementary skills

    • Balancing purpose with profit and scalability

    • Why AI won't replace human connection

    • Overcoming doubt, fear of failure, and burnout

    • Josh's advice for anyone thinking of starting their own business

    Chapters / Timestamps

    00:00 – Intro

    01:10 – What is Town and why it exists

    03:15 – The mission to revive independent business

    06:20 – How the idea for Town began

    08:55 – Early startup challenges and first customers

    11:20 – The highs and lows of year one

    13:40 – Lean building and bootstrapping lessons

    17:00 – Self-funding vs raising capital

    19:40 – Why focus and persistence matter

    23:20 – Planning Town's growth and data insights

    28:50 – Facing failure and overcoming doubt

    31:40 – The importance of co-founders

    36:30 – AI and the future of human connection

    40:35 – Lessons from the Evolve Accelerator experience

    47:20 – Josh's top advice for aspiring founders

    50:00 – Closing reflections
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    51 m
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