North West firms win investment on Dragons' Den with Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meaden backing

A global brand is built by more than the person on camera. In this Episode 01 clip, Justin of Growing Exposed credits mentors, staff, Australian manufacturing partners and distributors for turning a founderʼs vision into a working international brand. For growers, operators and ag-tech teams, the professional question is how founders can protect purpose while sharing responsibility with specialists, suppliers and regional partners. The answer will differ by market, facility and regulatory setting, but the trade-off is worth naming because culture and operating practice rarely move separately. It is a personal view, and the disagreement is part of the point. Cultivation Chronicles is an independent media layer documenting the people, systems and policy questions shaping cultivation in Australia and beyond. Weʼre interested in what practitioners have learned, where established thinking falls short and what deserves a closer look. What does this look like in your part of the industry? #CultivationChronicles #CannabisBusiness #Teamwork #FounderStory

A craft distillery, bleeding cash, that turned it into real growth. In this clip from the Grow CFO Show, Scotty walks through the turnaround: where the money was actually going, which leaks got plugged first, and what changed when the founder could finally see the numbers clearly. The part I love: none of the fixes were dramatic. They were just in the right order. Full clip below — sound on.

"There’s something about food that is just so powerful, and it connects itself back to the roots of Birmingham ... there is a sense of belonging, of home and culture and pride and hospitality and care.” Such is the thought that led Alycia Levels Moore to launch Batter & Bloom, a Woodlawn-based food retail incubator slated to open in September. The 300-square-foot space is designed to help food entrepreneurs test concepts, build retail operations and turn a good recipe into a sustainable business. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gtnkW-dk

Growth isn't just about doing more. It's about knowing when to invest, where to invest and how to stay true to what matters as your business evolves. In partnership with The Independent, Sam Burrows of Bristol Beer Factory reflects on the decisions behind the brewery's expansion and the realities of navigating a pivotal growth moment. Watch the full story: http://spr.ly/6046BGTpLs

The grow room taught work before the boardroom taught business. In this Episode 01 clip, Justin of Growing Exposed describes a self-funded company, products tested from a grower-first mindset and early cultivation as a source of discipline. For growers, operators and ag-tech teams, the professional question is how founder-market fit can create authenticity while stronger teams and testing systems make the business durable. The answer will differ by market, facility and regulatory setting, but the trade-off is worth naming because culture and operating practice rarely move separately. It is a personal view, and the disagreement is part of the point. Cultivation Chronicles is an independent media layer documenting the people, systems and policy questions shaping cultivation in Australia and beyond. Weʼre interested in what practitioners have learned, where established thinking falls short and what deserves a closer look. What does this look like in your part of the industry? #CultivationChronicles #FounderStory #CannabisBusiness #GrowerCulture

The team builds the brand. The road stories test the narrative. In this Episode 01 clip, Justin of Growing Exposed moves from crediting Australian and European partners to reflecting on years spent filming dispensaries, legal facilities and underground grows. For growers, operators and ag-tech teams, the professional question is how international distribution, local manufacturing and first-hand market observation shape brand and media decisions. The answer will differ by market, facility and regulatory setting, but the trade-off is worth naming because culture and operating practice rarely move separately. It is a personal view, and the disagreement is part of the point. Cultivation Chronicles is an independent media layer documenting the people, systems and policy questions shaping cultivation in Australia and beyond. Weʼre interested in what practitioners have learned, where established thinking falls short and what deserves a closer look. What does this look like in your part of the industry? #CultivationChronicles #GlobalCannabis #CultivationMedia #IndustryStories

Twelve years ago, Chicken Shop Date was a 20-year-old with a camera in a chicken shop. Now it's the case study every agency deck steals from. Yet, at its peak, Amelia Dimoldenberg is walking away. What does this mean for the creator economy, and what can brands learn from the success of the format? Coolr Founder and CEO Adam Clyne shares his outlook with Campaign UK: https://bit.ly/4xZbqI8

In lifestyle PR, agricultural businesses are often romanticized. But to truly connect with today’s sophisticated audience, brands must step away from pastoral marketing speak and address the high-stakes realities of their industry. That was the strategy behind Agency Esta recent panel, "The Business of Mother Nature," at the Neverstill Wines Tasting Room. Guided by the brilliant Dana Cowin, we facilitated an unfiltered conversation with four trailblazing founders changing the future of New York terroir. We stripped away the gloss to discuss the true grit, economic strategy, and environmental realities of building profitable, soil-first enterprises. Because when your primary business partner is Mother Nature, radical transparency is your strongest communications tool. Thank you to these powerhouse leaders for sharing the unvarnished reality of earth-bound business: - Christy Counts of Neverstill Wines - Alix Becker of Farmstead Hudson Valley - Emily Wenner of Lasting Joy Brewery - Aviva Skye Tilson of Apis Apotheca Photography by Christina Dittmar Art by Jeannette Montgomery Barron #PublicRelations #ThoughtLeadership #BrandStrategy #NeverstillWines #SustainableAgriculture #NewYorkTerroir #AgriBusiness #Communications

Revibed tastes success after Dragons' Den pitch “We’re tremendously grateful for Steven’s offer of investment, and we have exciting plans in place to bring Revibed to even more consumers across the UK.” A superfood drinks brand is targeting further growth after securing a £50,000 investment offer from entrepreneur Steven Bartlett on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Birmingham-based Revibed Drinks' founders Ivor Patterson FCICM(Grad), FICA and Eugene Patterson Revibed Drinks (Raising EIS) appeared on the programme to pitch their range of functional drinks, which was created to encourage healthier lifestyles. Following discussions about the company’s growth and retail listings, Bartlett offered £50,000 for a 15 per cent stake in the business, which the father-and-son team accepted. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/entrAtYE

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