To celebrate reaching our 20th Gold Nuggets interview we thought we’d share all the tracks submitted by each amazing person we’ve featured. Our playlist, “The Rollercoaster of Launching and Doing your Own Thing”, has highs, lows and loop-de-loops, just like running your own business. Hold on tight, always keep your eyes open and enjoy the ride!
Links to the interviews
“Wait & Bleed” by Slipknot submitted by Adam Rogers (Desk Beers). Finding the best partners to work with.
”Straight Outta Vagina” by Pussy Riot submitted by Fi Duffy-Scott (previously at Make Works, now Category Is Books). Experimenting with alternative funding models.
“Controlla” by Drake submitted by Gabriella Palumbo (Flat 15). Tips for brands when approaching bloggers.
“Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward submitted by Avril & John Nussey (Ome formerly Ding). How to best use funding.
“Friday I'm In Love” cover by Yo La Tengo + anything by Disasterpeace submitted by Hilary Grant. Growing a brand from a remote location.
colette podcast submitted by Sarah Andelman (colette). What to look for with brand collaborations.
“Jump” by Van Halen and “Finder” by Ninetoes submitted by Tom Evans (BleepBleeps). Tips for growing your team.
”Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie submitted by Alex Peet (previously at Central Research Laboratories, now Mous). Designing your minimum viable product.
“All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls submitted by Alice Dansey-Wright. Where to find inspiration when designing a new product.
“Disparate Youth” by Santigold submitted by Lauren Currie. Starting something new and completely different from your career.
“Killing In the Name” by Rage Against the Machine submitted by Kate Pickering (Vanilla Ink). How to support other small businesses to grow.
“Die Young” by Sylvan Esso submitted by Sadhbh Doherty (previously at Technology Will Save Us, now at Shift). Where to find inspiration when designing a new product
Radio 6 is what’s playing for Lorna Freytag (Hey Wow). Growing a business in your spare time.
No particular songs but she’ll have a cup of tea! Daisy Stapley-Bunten (previously at Startups Magazine, now at Corporate Entertainment Professionals). Building a new community.
“New Sensation” by INXS submitted by Matt Gilbert (Animaro). Finding the right manufacturer.
“Burning Love” by Elvis (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) submitted by Michael Nicholson (Botann). Choosing your co-founders.
“Zvichapera” by Chiwoniso submitted by Clara Gaggero Westaway (Special Projects). Getting noticed when you can’t talk about your work.
“Theme from sExpress” by sExpress submitted by Jane McDevitt (Maraid Design + Glasgow Print Fair). Balancing work alongside side projects.
“If dogs run free” by Bob Dylan submitted by Noah Bier (Makers Cabinet) Starting to grow a small business.
And here’s a little preview into who we’ve got lined up for next week! Yoyo Ma’s rendition of “Bach’s Cello Suite 1 in G Major” as submitted by design writer, Katie Treggiden.
Thanks so much to everyone for sharing their stories and tips, we’ve really enjoyed looking back at all the folks we’ve featured! We’re excited to see who else we’ll get to share their Gold Nuggets and what direction they’ll take the playlist! If you’re interested in being part of our series you can email us at hello@pavedwithgold.co