In this episode of the HSH, I caught up with Haider Al-Delfi who is transforming the way in which we undertake clinical audit.  He gives us an honest account of the realities of startup life and how his MVP gained traction.  https://www.bermani.co.uk

In this episode of the HSH, I caught up with Haider Al-Delfi who is transforming the way in which we undertake clinical audit.  He gives us an honest account of the realities of startup life and how his MVP gained traction.  <a href="https://www.bermani.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bermani.co.uk</a>

#12 Making Clinical Audit Easy with Haider Al-Delfi, Co-Founder of Bermani

John Lodge

In this episode, I am joined by John Lodge who is Head of Quality and Improvement for London at NHS England.  John is also co-founder and director of the award-winning healthcare skill exchange platform called Hexitime.  Hexitime enables its members to exchange skills and ideas for health and care improvement and in this episode, John shares with us some of the insights from his start up journey with Hexitime from managing finding the right co-founder to being accepted onto the NHS’s prestigious clinical entrepreneurs programme. --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode!   To know more about Hexitime visit their website https:// https://hexitime.com   To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

In this episode, I am joined by John Lodge who is Head of Quality and Improvement for London at NHS England.  John is also co-founder and director of the award-winning healthcare skill exchange platform called Hexitime.  Hexitime enables its members to exchange skills and ideas for health and care improvement and in this episode, John shares with us some of the insights from his start up journey with Hexitime from managing finding the right co-founder to being accepted onto the NHS’s prestigious clinical entrepreneurs programme. --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about Hexitime visit their website https:// <a href="https://hexitime.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hexitime.com</a> To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

#11 Hexitime's cofounder John Lodge tells us about the World's first healthcare time bank

In this episode Fiona is joined by David Barrow, the co-founder of Rehab Guru.  David gives a candid account about his journey with a tech start up and how they have managed to grow and scale a successful business without seeking any investment.  -- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode!   To know more about Rehab Guru please visit www.rehabguru.com Connect with David on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barrow-795b0769/ To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

In this episode Fiona is joined by David Barrow, the co-founder of Rehab Guru.  David gives a candid account about his journey with a tech start up and how they have managed to grow and scale a successful business without seeking any investment.  -- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about Rehab Guru please visit <a href="http://www.rehabguru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rehabguru.com</a> Connect with David on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barrow-795b0769/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barrow-795b0769/</a> To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

#10 The Evolution of the Stick Man - The Story of Rehab Guru

If you are thinking about starting a new business or expanding your current one, this brief coffee break episode introduces you to to the concept of competitor analysis: what is it and why is it important to you. 

If you are thinking about starting a new business or expanding your current one, this brief coffee break episode introduces you to to the concept of competitor analysis: what is it and why is it important to you.

#9 What is a competitor anlalysis and why it is important for your business

Emma Brockwell

In this episode, Emma Brockwell a UK based pelvic health physiotherapists talks about her journey to becoming a published author of the best selling book 'Why Did No One Tell me?' From working with editors, a publishing house, the pros and cons of an agent, to the time it actually all took, and balancing all of that in a lockdown,  Emma gives us a very honest account of what it takes.  Emmas Book:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Did-One-Tell-motherhood/dp/1785043366 Emma on Instagram  Connect with me

In this episode, Emma Brockwell a UK based pelvic health physiotherapists talks about her journey to becoming a published author of the best selling book 'Why Did No One Tell me?' From working with editors, a publishing house, the pros and cons of an agent, to the time it actually all took, and balancing all of that in a lockdown,  Emma gives us a very honest account of what it takes.  Emmas Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Did-One-Tell-motherhood/dp/1785043366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Did-One-Tell-motherhood/dp/1785043366</a> Emma on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/physiomumuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with me</a>

#8 The journey to becoming a published author with Emma Brockwell

Are you considering selling a low priced online course to create a passive income stream?  Well if so, in this coffee break episode I give you three key considerations to think through before you put pen to paper and plan your course. We talk through: What to do if you dont have an audience to sell to The number of people you need to reach to achieve your targeted course profit The alternatives to a low priced course The primary pitfall of selling a low priced course.  To connect with me please head to Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/ or Instagram Fiona_sweny 

Are you considering selling a low priced online course to create a passive income stream?  Well if so, in this coffee break episode I give you three key considerations to think through before you put pen to paper and plan your course. We talk through: What to do if you dont have an audience to sell to The number of people you need to reach to achieve your targeted course profit The alternatives to a low priced course The primary pitfall of selling a low priced course.  To connect with me please head to Linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a> or Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiona_sweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiona_sweny</a>

#7 So you want to sell an online course?

In this episode I am joined by Allyson Ballard, an occupational therapist, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder and director at Remedy Healthcare UK, which is the only rehabilitation service in the UK that offers individuals a full rehab programme following MSK trauma taking them from ward to work --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode!   To know more about Remedy Healthcare, head to their website: https://www.remedyhealthcare.co.uk To contact Allyson, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonballard/ To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

In this episode I am joined by Allyson Ballard, an occupational therapist, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder and director at Remedy Healthcare UK, which is the only rehabilitation service in the UK that offers individuals a full rehab programme following MSK trauma taking them from ward to work --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about Remedy Healthcare, head to their website: <a href="https://www.remedyhealthcare.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.remedyhealthcare.co.uk</a> To contact Allyson, find her on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonballard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonballard/</a> To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

#6 Remedy Healthcare: How one OT is paving the way in complex MSK rehabilitation management

In this episode, we take a deep dive into branding with Carys Appleby, a branding expert.   Carys covers: what a brand really is, what makes a successful brand and so much more.  So whatever stage of your business you are at, this episode is packed full of helpful take aways.  Carys has over 20 years of experience successfully leading international branding projects for many global businesses across a wide range of sectors including the pharmaceutical sector, and consumer healthcare brands. Carys is now Brand and Strategy Director at the Brand new start agency and she specialises in strategic positioning, identity development and implementation.  If you’re not sure what all that means and why its relevant to you then this is the episode for you!   --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about The Brand New Start visit their website https://www.thebrandnewstart.com To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

In this episode, we take a deep dive into branding with Carys Appleby, a branding expert.   Carys covers: what a brand really is, what makes a successful brand and so much more.  So whatever stage of your business you are at, this episode is packed full of helpful take aways.  Carys has over 20 years of experience successfully leading international branding projects for many global businesses across a wide range of sectors including the pharmaceutical sector, and consumer healthcare brands. Carys is now Brand and Strategy Director at the Brand new start agency and she specialises in strategic positioning, identity development and implementation.  If you’re not sure what all that means and why its relevant to you then this is the episode for you! --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about The Brand New Start visit their website <a href="https://www.thebrandnewstart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebrandnewstart.com</a> To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

#5 A Branding Masterclass

Bella Smith

In this episode, Fiona interviews Dr Bella Smith who is the co-founder of The Well Hq which is described as a ‘Life Force’ for women.  Bella is also known as the Digital GP, she is a GP partner in a busy practice in Suffolk.  In this interview Bella takes us through the whole process from meeting her co-founders through to the business planning process, investment and launch.  She gives us insights into what it’s like to be a GP partner, mum of two AND business owner.  For anyone who is considering bringing their business idea to life, particularly Doctors and Clinicians, this episode really is a must to listen to. --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about The Well Hq please visit https://www.thewell-hq.com Follow The Well Hq on Instagram: @thewell_hq Learn more about the Propel accelerator https://www.linkedin.com/company/propelteams/ To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/   Production by Rufaro Faith 

In this episode, Fiona interviews Dr Bella Smith who is the co-founder of The Well Hq which is described as a ‘Life Force’ for women.  Bella is also known as the Digital GP, she is a GP partner in a busy practice in Suffolk.  In this interview Bella takes us through the whole process from meeting her co-founders through to the business planning process, investment and launch.  She gives us insights into what it’s like to be a GP partner, mum of two AND business owner.  For anyone who is considering bringing their business idea to life, particularly Doctors and Clinicians, this episode really is a must to listen to. --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about The Well Hq please visit <a href="https://www.thewell-hq.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thewell-hq.com</a> Follow The Well Hq on Instagram: @thewell_hq Learn more about the Propel accelerator <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/propelteams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/propelteams/</a> To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a> Production by Rufaro Faith

#4 Launching a Company in a Pandemic with Dr Bella Smith, The Well Hq

Today’s coffee break episode is all about niching:  What is it and why is it important for you and your business.    I give you the four top reasons why you should niche and I address the most concerns that I hear when I discuss niching with my clients.   This episode is a must listen episode for doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, OTs and any other clinician who is thinking about starting their own business, or who already has.   --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode!   To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

Today’s coffee break episode is all about niching:  What is it and why is it important for you and your business.  I give you the four top reasons why you should niche and I address the most concerns that I hear when I discuss niching with my clients. This episode is a must listen episode for doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, OTs and any other clinician who is thinking about starting their own business, or who already has. --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiona_sweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@fiona_sweny</a> Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

4 Reasons why you should niche in your healthcare business

Hosted by Fiona Sweny, who is on a mission to help doctors, allied health professionals and clinicians, to successfully plan, launch and grow impactful and scalable businesses.  The Healthcare Side Hustle creates a community of likeminded clinicians who want to create successful businesses.  There are interviews with members of our own community who have already launched their own businesses, from starting their own clinics, to healthtech, even to sustainable products – you’ll hear it all here. Fiona also interviews industry experts to give you insights into different areas of business and also gives some top tips and actionable takeaways from her own experiences..Fiona is a healthtech entrepreneur with an MBA and a background in health strategy as well as spending 10 years as a practicing physiotherapist.

This is the first solo episode of the HSH podcast!  In this episode I let you into a little secret that I have discovered: Through my interviews with clinicians who have started and scaled their own businesses, I have found a common theme.  If you would like to find out what their secret is, listen to this short episode. Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny https://www.instagram.com/fiona_sweny/ Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

This is the first solo episode of the HSH podcast!  In this episode I let you into a little secret that I have discovered: Through my interviews with clinicians who have started and scaled their own businesses, I have found a common theme.  If you would like to find out what their secret is, listen to this short episode. Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiona_sweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fiona_sweny/</a> Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

I've uncovered the secret of success

In this episode I am joined by a GP and a GP trainee, who saw a gap in the market for sustainable dog poo bags and this episode is all about the process that they went through to bring a product to market.  It is a great story of two people driven by a mission to reduce single use plastic and who weren’t hampered down by worries around cash flow forecasts and shipping costs etc; they just focussed on their mission and are now selling their products across Europe.  These two also demonstrate the power of building a community surrounding their product.   So if you have got an idea for a product, or you want to know how organically building a community on social media can help grow your business, then this is the episode for you.   In this episode, Dr Kiki Lam and Dr Alex Gan give you practical insights on how to get from idea to through product development, to market.     --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode!   To know more about Fetch It visit their website https://www.fetchitbags.co.uk Follow Fetch It on Instagram: @fetchitbags To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/

In this episode I am joined by a GP and a GP trainee, who saw a gap in the market for sustainable dog poo bags and this episode is all about the process that they went through to bring a product to market.  It is a great story of two people driven by a mission to reduce single use plastic and who weren’t hampered down by worries around cash flow forecasts and shipping costs etc; they just focussed on their mission and are now selling their products across Europe.  These two also demonstrate the power of building a community surrounding their product. So if you have got an idea for a product, or you want to know how organically building a community on social media can help grow your business, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, Dr Kiki Lam and Dr Alex Gan give you practical insights on how to get from idea to through product development, to market.   --------------------- Subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss out on a new episode! To know more about Fetch It visit their website <a href="https://www.fetchitbags.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fetchitbags.co.uk</a> Follow Fetch It on Instagram: @fetchitbags To hear more from Fiona follow her on Instagram: @fiona_sweny Or connect with her on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweny/</a>

Fetch It! How two Doctors Launched and Scaled a Sustainable Dog Poo Bag Business

Healthcare Side Hustle - How to have a successful clinical career AND a business

Hosted by Fiona Sweny, who is on a mission to help doctors, allied health professionals and clinicians, to successfully plan, launch and grow impactful and scalable businesses. The Healthcare Side Hustle creates a community of likeminded clinicians who want to create successful businesses. There are interviews with members of our own community who have already launched their own businesses, from starting their own clinics, to healthtech, even to sustainable products – you’ll hear it all here. Fiona also interviews industry experts to give you insights into different areas of business and also gives some top tips and actionable takeaways from her own experiences.. Fiona is a healthtech entrepreneur with an MBA and a background in health strategy as well as spending 10 years as a practicing physiotherapist.

The Healthcare Side Hustle

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