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The Business Podcast
Presented by Dave Sweeton · Produced by Mark Andrews
Each week, Dave Sweeton sits down with business owners, community leaders, and creative thinkers from across Tameside, Glossop, the High Peak, Oldham, and Stockport to talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts.
Whether you are running a Restaurant, a construction company, Charity or a Law Firm, these are conversations about the people, places, and ideas that drive our local economy and the lessons that carry beyond it.
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What it is all about?
This is not another boardroom podcast full of buzzwords.
It's real talk about business - with all its highs, lows, and learning curves.
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Each episode uncovers:
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How local businesses grow and adapt
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What community means to modern entrepreneurs
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The personal stories behind the headlines
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Honest advice from people who have been there and done it
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And because it is produced by Mark Andrews, you can expect warm storytelling, proper sound quality, and attention to detail.
THE TEAM behind the mic
Dave Sweeton – Presenter
Down-to-earth, curious, and connected, Dave knows the local business scene inside out.
His background in media and community work means he asks the questions that actually matter.
Mark Andrews – Producer
With over 20 years in radio and digital production, Mark brings the polish, the pace, and the professionalism - making sure every episode sounds like a proper conversation.
Who is it for?
• Local business owners who want to learn from others in the same boat
• Entrepreneurs and creatives starting up or scaling up
• Community leaders and sponsors looking to understand what’s next for our region
• Anyone who enjoys a good local success story
Featured conversations
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Building a Brand from a Back Room — how a Glossop startup found its first 500 customers.
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The People Behind the Premises — the small business owners shaping Stockport’s future.
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Work, Wellbeing and Why It Matters — lessons from a High Peak employer putting people first.
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Oldham’s New Wave — how creativity and culture are reshaping a proud industrial town.
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The Power of Local Media — why connection still beats clicks.
Why we made this podcast
We believe the best business advice often comes from across the road — not across the Atlantic.
The Business Podcast is part of Not Really Here Media’s mission to celebrate, connect, and champion the people driving the local economy.
From the shop floor to the boardroom, from long-established firms to bright new startups — this is where our area’s business community finds its voice.
Listen, share, and get involved
We are always looking for great stories - and great partners.If your business has something to say, or you would like to support local storytelling through sponsorship, drop us a line.
Want to feature or sponsor an episode?
GET INVOLVED!
Enquire today:
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Chris Bird 07440 604452 | chrisbird@notreallyheremedia.com
Jasmine Doyle 07908 759891 | jasmine@notreallyheremedia.com