Episodes 196
Avg. Duration 34m
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Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Want to start, scale and succeed in your product business? Buying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit. In this weekly business podcast, Nicole is here to empower you to "start, scale and succeed" by providing you with inspiration, motivation and insight from entrepreneurs and experts to help you in the retail industry. This podcast includes tips, tactics and conversations that you can learn from and implement into your own business, from start up entrepreneurs that have just launched to multi million pound businesses. With tips from experts and how to’s to help your business grow to enable you to live the life you crave. From side hustle to stock market and everything in between. Start listening and subscribe now

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Ep 195 Scaling A Global Beauty And Wellness Brand, How Popmask grew 500% in one year

Jul 17, 2025 1h 27m

On this episode of Start Scale Succeed, Nicole chats with Louisa Booth, the inspiring founder behind Pop Mask and Blushing LA. Louisa shares her entrepreneurial journey from investment banking to…

Ep 194 Ways To Use AI In Your Product Business With Dean Johnston

Jul 03, 2025 26m

In this value-packed episode, Nicole Higgins sits down with Dean Johnson—AI consultant, and experienced product business founder—to dive into the game-changing ways artificial intelligence is…

EP 193 Launching with Intention: Moonbow’s Journey from Idea to Indie Brand with founders Heather & Dr Felice Chan

Jun 26, 2025 44m

When should I start talking about my brand on socials? How soon should I build a community?  These are questions I'm often asked by brands that are starting and in EP 193 I'm chatting with Heather…

Ep 192 The Easy Way To Launch Into The US Market With Lauren Orlicky

Jun 26, 2025 39m

Welcome to another episode of the Start Scale Succeed podcast with your host, Nicole Higgins, the Buyer and Retail Coach. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Lauren Orlicky , co-founder of US…

Ep 191 The Path To Profit with Petite Fashion Brand The Shortlist founder Laura Derricourt

Jun 12, 2025 32m

In this weeks episode, Nicole brings back Laura, founder of The Shortlist—a premium petite fashion brand—for her third appearance on the podcast. Having followed Laura’s journey from launch to…

Ep 190 Is PR over with journalist and communications expert Priscilla Pollara Live episode from Top Drawer

May 30, 2025 37m

Is conventional PR over?  In this weeks episode of start scale succeed we are live from the retail revealed stage of the  Top Drawer Trade Fair    I’m joined by Journalist and communications expert…

Ep 189 Crafting tone of voice that sells and inspires with Katie Ramsingh - The Fashion Copywriter

May 22, 2025 24m

Nicole sits down with expert fashion copywriter Katie Ramsingh to dive deep into the art and strategy of creating compelling copy and developing a distinctive tone of voice for your brand. With over…

Ep 188 Turning Personal Frustration Into a Thriving Skincare Brand: Katy Cottam Founder Luna Daily

May 15, 2025 47m

On this episode of Start Scale Succeed,Nicole Higgins sits down with Katy Cottam, the founder of Luna Daily—a body care brand redefining skincare for women at every age and life stage. Katy opens up…

EP 187 Navigating Anxiety and Overwhelm: Practical Mental Health Tools for Entrepreneurs with Anna Mathur

May 08, 2025 39m

37% of entrepreneurs suffer from Anxiety and in this weeks Episode of Start Scale Succeed Nicole chats with Psychotherapist and Author Anna Mathur we talk about Anxiety, overwhelm and mental health…

Ep 186 Packaging and Branding tips for product business with Claudia Costa- Rowse

May 01, 2025 28m

Claudia shares her journey from marketing to design, the challenges early-stage brands face with packaging, and her expert advice on how founders can communicate their brand’s personality, maximize…

Ep 185 Trade show Lessons, exhibiting at Top Drawer for the First time with Imogen Partridge

Apr 24, 2025 35m

Join us as Imogen shares her journey from interior designer to creative business owner, revealing why she chose to make wholesale and trade shows a new focus, the realities of prepping for her debut…

Ep 184 Sourcing products from India the how and the what with Sara Collins Ethical production consultant

Apr 22, 2025 22m

This episode is packed with practical advice for founders and brand owners looking to start or scale their product-based businesses—especially those considering India for production.  You’ll learn…

EP 183 How Passion and Perseverance Shaped 20 Years of Retail Success for Deryane Tadd founder of The Dressing Room

Apr 03, 2025 34m

Nicole and Deryane delve into the reality of competing in a discount-driven market, strategies for driving sales, and the importance of focusing on exceptional customer service. For those considering…

Ep 182 Going for the Gut :Naked Biotics founders leanne and Amy chat about their start up  journey so far and expanding into wholesale

Mar 27, 2025 38m

This weeks episode of Start Scale Succeed Nicole is joined by Leanne and Amy, the dynamic co-founders of Naked Biotics. They delve into the journey of launching and scaling their probiotic brand…

Ep 181 Balancing Personal Boundaries and Brand Authenticity with Becci Mcevoy

Mar 20, 2025 25m

In this episode of the Start Scale Succeed podcast, Nicole  is joined by Becci McAvoy, founder of Be Heard Socials, to discuss the importance of authenticity in social media, particularly for brand…

Ep 180 Essential PR Strategies for Small Business Growth and Visibilitywith Pippa Goulden

Mar 15, 2025 28m

Pippa Goulden joins the Start Scale Succeed podcast to chat all thing PR for your small business and how you can DIY it and the steps you need to take to increase the visibility of you and your…

Ep 179 Overcoming retail challenges with Acorn & Pip Founder Lucy Haslam

Mar 06, 2025 34m

In this episode of the Start Scale Succeed podcast, We delve into the world of entrepreneurship with the inspiring story of Lucy, the founder of Acorn and Pip.  Lucy has successfully run her family…

Ep 178 Masters of the Market, Elevating Small Businesses with Salad Days Market founders Daisy & Liv Tinker

Feb 27, 2025 40m

Ep 178 Masters of the Market,  Elevating Small Businesses with Salad Days Market founders Daisy & Liv Tinker  In this week's episode of Start Scale Succeed  I chat with Liv & Daisy, the…

Ep 177 From Crisis to Growth: How Live Shopping Reshaped a Multi-Million Pound Business with Stephanie Weightman

Feb 21, 2025 39m

I'm all for anything that is going to make you more money in your business and connecting with your customers in an authentic way. Live shopping ticks those two boxes.  In todays episode of Start…

ep 176 Building a successful subscription box business with Lauren Prentice

Feb 12, 2025 41m

Subscription box businesses are worth 1.8 billion in the UK and it's a growing market.  So if you are considering starting one, adding one to your current business or need advice on how to make your…

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