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If you have a vegan business, or are thinking of starting one, then Vegan Business Tribe is here to support you, inspire you, connect you with other vegan business owners - AND give you the knowledge you need to build a successful vegan business. Hosted by Vegan Business Tribe co-founder, David Pannell. Lisa & David have worked with some of the largest high-street brands and food manufacturers to help them understand and connect with the vegan marketplace. David is also the official UK agent ...
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200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. These are the vegan businesses who are doing something to change that. 'Vegan Business Revolution' is the sister podcast to the Vegan Business Tribe Podcast, going behind the scenes with our Vegan Business Tribe members to explore what really makes a vegan business. Want more great interviews with vegan businesses? Our book 'Vegan Business Revolution' has 35 in-depth interviews with vegan business owners and i ...
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We live in fast-paced times, and in an ever-changing marketplace business owners must be able to adapt readily. The Pivot podcast, hosted by Stephanie Redcross West, features interviews with successful vegan business owners, keeping you up-to-date on topical issues & how the pros are handling them.
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Embark on a journey into the world of vegan entrepreneurship with the SKILLS Podcast. Join us as we explore the thriving SKILLS community, where like-minded individuals come together to connect, learn, and grow their businesses. Each episode brings you handpicked lessons and insights from our community, offering inspiration and practical insights for your entrepreneurial journey. With episode ratings tailored to different business stages, you'll easily find the content that resonates with yo ...
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What to do if your business is failing and how to turn it around. We know that it takes time, hard work and tenacity to make a business successful. But what if there's no light at the end of a tunnel and the money is running out? David's been there. In this episode, he shares the 8 steps which will first slow the decline and then help you to turn y…
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The Vegan Business Tribe Podcast, episode 126 Join David as he goes through the ProVeg Kickstarting For Good business incubator. In this second omnibus episode, David finishes off the 'pre-programme' before heading to Berlin for the first in-person week. David talks about the importance of finding a co-founder for your business, carries out a role-…
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Join David as he goes through the ProVeg Kickstarting For Good business incubator. Have you ever wondered what it's like to get a place on a business incubator? What do you learn and what kind of support do you get? In this first omnibus collection of his video diaries, David shares his journey as he works through the pre-programme before he heads …
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Finding a mentor for your business. Having someone who is more experienced than you showing you the way is invaluable. You will grow quicker, not just as a business but as a business owner too. However, getting a mentor doesn't always mean paying for a business coach - there are plenty of people out there who have already done the thing you are try…
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Learn how the experts use their business as activism. In this episode, David is joined by our resident vegan business expert Katrina Fox as we discuss our brand-new Vegan Business Tribe series 'Using Your Business As Activism' which is now streaming exclusively in our Vegan Business Tribe Academy. For this new series, Katrina talked to six of the m…
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Annette and Graham Henry help people solve a huge range of health problems just by teaching them how to breath correctly. Learn more at: www.henryandhenryeu.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would be dead in less than 40 d…
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Sarah Zeneli has organised over 160 vegan fairs, markets and fiestas around the south of England, giving vegan businesses direct access to their buying customers and winning more than 10 awards in the process! Learn more at: www.sparkleveganevents.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you kill…
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Sophie Shand is a graphic designer based in the Netherlands who used her skill set to create a boutique agency for vegan and purpose-driven brands. Learn more at: www.studioflora.design --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would …
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Jessica Goldthorpe runs a multi-award-winning vegan catering business that also teaches people that if you love sea life, then you shouldn't be eating it. Learn more at: www.savingnemo.co.uk --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world w…
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In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of MARPHYL Marine Phytoplankton to explore the journey of this pioneering vegan business. Harvesting wild and multi-species marine phytoplankton, MARPHYL offers a range of organic products designed to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2017, MARPHYL has quickly establ…
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Our annual vegan sector update. You will have seen the recent news headlines announcing 'The Death of Veganism' following a number of vegan brands going into administration. But as the demand for plant-based products continues to grow and a record 25 million people gave up animal products during Veganuary this year, why have vegan brands struggled?…
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Shabari Das created a Facebook group for vegan companies to promote themselves that grew into an online platform with thousands of members. Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/worldveganmarket --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the …
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In this episode of Pivot! we sit down with Kim Giovacco, the visionary behind Veg Jaunts and Journeys, to uncover the remarkable story of her company's rapid expansion. Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, Kim's resilience and strategic vision helped take Veg Jaunts and Journeys to new heights. We dive into Kim's journey from the corporate world t…
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Rebecca Gade-Sawicki uses her extensive knowledge of food and locations to make travel simple for vegans. Book a trip or get travel advice at www.veggiesabroad.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would be dead in less than 4…
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Transforming Health: How Olivier Mankondo Shed 77 Lbs in 9 Months and Reversed High Blood Pressure
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Olivier Mankondo, the visionary behind Mankondo Global Ltd. Discover how Olivier lost 77 pounds in just 9 months, reversed high blood pressure, and embarked on a mission to share the life-changing benefits of a plant-based diet. Dive into his captivating story, unveiling the secrets to achieving vibrant he…
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Hazel Clarke is an NHS-registered dietician helping people solve complex health problems through a plant-based diet. Learn more and book a consultation at www.hcdietetics.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would be dead in …
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Meghan Kelly is a vegan gardener, teaching people (around the world) how to grow their own fruit and vegetables without using animal products or chemicals. Learn more or book an online course at www.learnveganic.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very sin…
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Susan Joyce is a former veterinarian who funds her bird sanctuary through a gifts and merchandise business. Learn more, donate or buy a gift at www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would be dead in les…
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The long-term impact of small actions. Running a business is hard. It's possibly the hardest way for you to earn money. You're often faced with doubt and there are times when you feel like you're not making any progress. But some of the things that you are doing now are like throwing a stone in a lake - you don't know how far the ripples will go. Y…
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JC De Klerk is a former airline pilot who is changing the safaris industry in southern Africa. Book an African vegan safari at www.airsafaris269.com --- 200 million land animals are killed every day around the world in our food system. If you killed humans at the same rate, very single person in the world would be dead in less than 40 days. These a…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Pivot! we delve into Carolyn Scott's multifaceted career as The Healthy Voyager. From her pioneering vegan travel show to her latest cookbook, Carolyn has been at the forefront of the global vegan movement. Discover how she's transforming mainstream dining, consulting with major hotel chains, and inspiring millio…
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Listen to our LIVE final to find out who gets the 1-2-1 meetings with the retail buyers! The time is here, we've whittled 14 brands down to 4 finalists who are now going to battle it out for the place at veg-net 2024 where they will get a full day of 1-2-1 meetings with retail buyers from the UK and Europe who are looking for new and exciting plant…
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How to make decisions in business that move you forward. You could say that doing business is really just making a series of decisions one after another, so if you're the sort of person who over-analyses each decision and agonises about if it's the right one or not, then you're always going to struggle to move your business forward. But if you are …
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There are more ways to exit a business than you might think. For some, exiting a business might be a negative experience. Maybe you've reached burnout or the market has changed and you don't have the energy to change with it. But for others, getting acquired by a larger competitor or selling your business for a large amount of money might actually …
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Special bonus episode of The Vegan Business Tribe Podcast. Are you a vegan-owned food-brand ready to get into retailers? Would you like to pitch your brand to key retail buyers in the UK & Europe? Get ready to battle for your place in our new competition! Register: www.veganbusinesstribe.com/battle-of-the-brands In this special bonus episode, David…
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Andy Shovel is the co-founder of 'This', who were the fastest-growing food company in the UK last year. And note that didn't read the fastest-growing 'vegan food company', they were the fastest-growing food company full stop. Their signature meat-replacement product 'This is not Bacon' is available in supermarkets across the UK as well as being ser…
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Business quick wins. These are the three things that you can implement straight away that will have a huge positive impact on your business. I call them 'universal quick wins' and they are often the first things I look at when I'm coaching a business owner. And they are so incredibly simple that you will be able to implement each one of them instan…
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Facing failure in business. Vegan frozen pizza brand One Planet Pizza has faced failure several times. But co-founder Joe Hill has a mantra: "If you're going to fall, then make sure you fall forwards". In this special-length episode of the podcast, David is joined by Joe to talk about failure in business, a topic few people want to discuss. But for…
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Although studies show that non-vegans are more likely to engage with a vegan product or company when you drop the ‘v word’, if a customer loves your product without actually realising it’s vegan are you inadvertently just promoting meat and dairy? In this episode, David returns to the 'to V or not to V?' question, looking at it from an ethical and …
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Full Description: Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Nancy Leeds Gribble, the driving force behind NourishLiftGrow. Her story embodies the power of resilience and transformation. Nancy's life took an unexpected turn when she faced the profound loss of her husband to terminal cancer, leaving her a widowed single parent while navigat…
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How many times have you wished you could bring together your ethics with how you make a living? In this panel discussion recorded live at Vegan Business Tribe Live 2023 at the London Olympia, we bring together four Vegan Business Tribe members who all use their businesses as their platform to move the vegan cause forwards. But won't that put your c…
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Waves of Change: From Booming Seafood Business to Vegan Plant-Based Seafood Company with Monica Talbert
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Full Description: Mind Blown founders, mother-and-daughter team Shelly Van Cleve and daughter Monica Talbert, originally found success making gourmet seafood delicacies along the Chesapeake Bay. They started with a crab shack, Capt. Jack’s, which was wildly popular, leading them to create The Van Cleve Seafood Co. The two began to see deep-seated i…
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Mel & Steve from Vegan Muscle co-host to talk about the barriers stopping more men from turning vegan. A new research paper released by The Vegan Society into masculinity and veganism shows that women are far more likely to go vegan than men. Some studies have even suggested that as high as 80% of all the vegans in the USA were female. This means t…
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Full Description: Get ready to dive into the inspiring story of Kate Galli, the unstoppable force behind a mission to create a healthier, happier, and more compassionate vegan world. Kate's journey began in the fitness world, where she sought to transform not only her body but also her confidence. Over the years, she has helped thousands of individ…
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In this episode, we sit down with Rey Ortega, a true pioneer in the vegan food industry. Rey's health struggles led him on a path of discovery, from battling chronic illness to becoming a successful vegan entrepreneur. Rey's journey began with health issues that left him feeling unwell and desperate for answers. After identifying an egg allergy, he…
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Can your investments and finance help the green cause? Did you know that your pension could be funding fossil fuels? Did you know your savings could be supporting animal agriculture? In this session, David talks to Vegan Business Tribe member and vegan independent financial advisor, Jai Street, about the whole world of green finance and investing. …
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We talk to three vegan animal sanctuary owners. Many vegans have the dream of one day buying some land and opening an animal sanctuary. But they don't think about the 5am starts, having to work every single day and the huge veterinary and food bills that come with caring for animals. Recorded Live at Vegan Business Tribe Live 2022, in this panel se…
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Karen Ranzi is a pioneer in the vegan and raw food movement, vegan since 1989 and raw vegan since 1994, guiding thousands of individuals and families to excellent health and wellbeing through a vegan and raw food lifestyle. In 2020, when the COVID pandemic rocked the world, Karen Ramzi had a thriving live raw vegan coaching and classes business cal…
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Interview with Chloe Bullock, Materialise Interiors. Chloe Bullock was awarded PETA's Compassionate Designer of the Year in their 2023 Vegan Homeware Awards. In this session, we're joined by Chloe to talk about how she has worked tirelessly to bring vegan interior design into the spotlight throughout her career, and is now one of the most highly re…
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Why have people stopped buying from you? You're doing everything you did before but people just aren't buying anymore. What's changed? This is a question that our Vegan Business Tribe member Callum brought to one of our business clinics. Why has getting new customers become harder? If you follow the news, then it would be easy to think at the momen…
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Get ready to be inspired by the remarkable journey of Crystal Bonnet, the mastermind behind Crystal Dawn Culinary. As a raw food chef, instructor, and cookbook author, Crystal embraces her culinary artistry as a potent form of activism, changing skeptics' minds about vegan food. Join us as we explore her captivating foray into entrepreneurship and …
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In the fast-paced world of social media, it's easy for vegan business owners and entrepreneurs to feel the pressure to constantly share their lives and business ventures with the world. But is this always the best approach? In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting boundaries between your personal life and your business brand in the o…
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Get ready to be inspired by Benjamin Hagerty, co-founder of It’s Bree and Ben, as he takes us on a journey through his experiences as a vegan traveler and researcher. Benjamin and his wife, Brianne Nemiroff, embarked on a remarkable two-year-long trip across Canada and the U.S., uncovering and showcasing vegan businesses in their travel guides. Dri…
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Ready to navigate the exciting world of social media for your vegan business? Don't fret, we've got you covered! In this episode, we'll walk you through the major platforms and help you find the perfect fit for your brand. Starting small is the key, so don't overwhelm yourself by trying to do it all at once. We'll guide you through each platform's …
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We interview Better Nature Tempeh CEO, Chris Kong, about how they broke into the major retailers. Better Nature Tempeh have established themselves as the leading tempeh brand in the UK, but it wasn't easy. First marketing themselves along the hundreds of other 'meat replacement' products, Better Nature struggled to get the attention of major retail…
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Description: Join host Stephanie in this game-changing episode of the SKILLS Podcast as we delve into the world of efficient payment processes for your vegan business. It's time to build a strong backbone and make getting paid effortless and enjoyable for your valued customers. Discover how a hassle-free payment process can set your business apart …
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Welcome back to the SKILLS Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of lead capture and how it can revolutionize your business. Stephanie is here to guide you through effective lead capture processes that will help you expand your email list and connect with your audience like never before. The importance of having a solid lead capture…
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The 5 ways to fund or finance a vegan business. You might think if you just come up with a great idea then an investor will throw money at your business! Well, I'm afraid it doesn't work like that. Investors are out there, even vegan ones who share your ethics, but usually a company will have to either self-fund or borrow money to grow before they …
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Welcome back to the SKILLS Podcast! In this episode, Stephanie dives into the art of driving sales via social media. Get ready to learn the secrets of leveraging the power of social platforms to boost your business without it feeling like a sales pitch. Social media can be a powerful tool for driving sales, but it's all about striking the right bal…
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The AI tools you can use right now in your business. Imagine having a tool that can automatically counter anti-vegan comments on your company's posts, predict your next best-selling product from reading your customer reviews, and generate engaging social media content for your niche audience. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has become more than a b…
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