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Scale-Up Sessions

Cynergy Bank
Public Relations
Leadership
Business Growth
Startups
Cynergy Bank
Business Scaling
Burnout
Workplace Well-Being
Purpose-Driven Business
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Trust and Credibility
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Marketing Budget Allocation
Artificial Intelligence
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Investment
Entrepreneurship
Financial Decisions
Hiring

Welcome to Scale-Up Sessions, your roadmap to scaling your business. Joined by expert guests, Martin Kennington brings you the smartest, most up-to-date ways of making smart financial decisions to confidently take your business to the next level. Whether you’re chasing your next round of funding, a business loan, or simply building a smarter growth plan, this is your guide to scaling with confiden... more

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In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore another compelling Scale-Up Story, diving into the realities of building and scaling a business rooted in culture, community and authenticity.

Joining us is Tom Bott, Founder and Managing Director of ... more

When is the right time to bring finance into your business, and how do you know you’re truly ready for it?

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how founders can choose the right type of finance and make sure their business is in the righ... more

Search is changing, and the way customers find your business is evolving fast.

So the question is: are you still showing up?

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore how shifting search behaviour is reshaping visibility for growing busines... more

In this episode of Scale-Up Sessions, we explore another fascinating Scale-Up Story, delving deep into the realities of scaling an AI-driven business.

Joining us is Chandini Jain, co-founder and CEO of Auquan, a fintech company that creates autonom... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Golding
Managing Director at Cynergy Business Finance
Cynergy Bank
Episode: Choosing the right business finance: How to fund growth the smart way | Dave Golding
Rick Talbot
Director at Totally Digital
Totally Digital
Episode: How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Chandini Jain
Co-founder and CEO of Auquan
Auquan
Episode: AI in Finance: How to build and scale an AI company in a complex, regulated industry | Chandini Jain
Devika Wood
CEO of Brain Plus; former co-founder of Vida
Brain Plus / Vida
Episode: From startup to public company: The reality of scaling a healthtech business | Devika Wood
Louise Coles
Director of Operations and Service Transformation at Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank
Episode: How to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction while scaling your business | Louise Coles
Matt McKenna
Head of Communications and Content at Finder
Finder
Episode: How scale-ups can use PR to build credibility and turn visibility into commercial results | Matt Mckenna
Tom Emery
Leadership coach and performance specialist
Episode: Resilient leadership: How to build trust and perform under pressure | Tom Emery
Haly Brill
Head of marketing at Here East
Here East
Episode: High-impact marketing on a budget: ROI strategies for growing brands | Haly Berni
Rana Bhattacharya
Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cynergy Bank
Cynergy Bank
Episode: Best AI adoption strategies from 2025: Efficiency, risk management while protecting trust & compliance | Rana Bhattacharya

Host

Martin Kennington
Host of Scale-Up Sessions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Nice podcast

    It’s really good for learning something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dilungxa
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Informative but could be more practical

    The Scale-Up Sessions provided some useful insights and a good overview of key topics. The speakers were knowledgeable and the content was interesting. However, I felt that some sessions could have been more practical and interactive, with clearer takeaways to apply in real situations. Overall, it’s a decent experience and helpful, but there is room for improvement.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sora 2 is the best
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Insights

    Enjoying this series. Listened to the one with Haly Brill and there were some great insights relevant for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tspellins
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great podcast for the scaling up community. Look forward to hearing more great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mallengram
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Fun and Informative!

    I enjoyed your first episode with Dominic and the brainstorming section. Will definitely look out for the next ep!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanIBorrowAFeeling3
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques note a desire for more interactive or practical takeaways in certain episodes
Overall positive reception focusing on practical growth insights
Guests with strong industry credibility (e.g., Haly Brill) are highlighted as particularly valuable
Listeners appreciate real-world case studies and actionable takeaways

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How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Q: What trend do you think will shape the future of search in the near term?
AI-enabled search interfaces will become more central; engines will surface richer context through chat interfaces, but Google and other established signals will remain foundational, so the best approach is to combine strong traditional SEO with adaptation to AI surfaces.
How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Q: What should a founder do if they feel overwhelmed by the pace of change in SEO and search?
Focus on fundamentals first—get the house in order technically and content-wise, then gradually expand with ongoing optimization, data tracking, and a consistent, long-term workstream rather than chasing quick hacks.
How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Q: What practical steps can a growing business take in the next 6-12 months to stay ahead in search?
Run an SEO audit to identify technical issues, ensure the site is accessible to search engines, build a holistic strategy across technical, content, and authority pillars, and engage trusted industry sources and PR to create credible signals that search engines and AI models trust.
How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Q: What are the biggest shifts in how people search today and what should Scale-Ups pay attention to?
The shifts include the dominance of Google, the rise of AI-powered search, and the need to understand user intent and context; businesses should optimize for AI surfaces, diversify channels, and ensure their content directly answers real user questions across platforms.
How SEO is changing, and what growing businesses must do to stay visible | Rick Talbot
Q: Could you give us a quick overview of what SEO is and why it remains important for growth?
SEO is about making sure your business can be found when people search for what you do, and it applies beyond just your website to how you appear across search signals; it's about being found, trusted, and chosen by the user, not just ranking for keywords.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scale-Up Sessions

What is Scale-Up Sessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Scale-Up Sessions offers practitioner-focused discussions on growing mid-market companies, with a steady emphasis on funding, finance, and practical growth tactics. Episodes frequently cover how to fund scale (from lending options to cash flow planning), how to improve visibility and credibility through PR and SEO, and how to lead teams effectively during rapid expansion. A standout pattern is translating complex topics—like AI adoption, regulatory considerations in finance, and customer experience—into actionable guidance, case studies, and checklists. The show also features practitioners from Cynergy Bank and guest experts across finance, technology, marketing, and leadership, which helps listeners connect strategic decisions with real-wo... more

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Recent guests on Scale-Up Sessions include:

1. Dave Golding
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5. Louise Coles
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7. Tom Emery
8. Haly Brill

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