On Episode 6 of the Industry Insights podcast, Chris speaks with much loved and well respected member of the promotional Industry, Angela Wagstaff Owner of Allwag Promotions and Chair of the BPMA.

Angela shares her years of experience working in the industry, how she started off Allwag Promotions and subsequently developed the business into one of the most successful and well know companies in the Promotional industry. 

Angela also provides her take on current affairs from her position as Chair of the BPMA and the advice she thinks best leads to success in the current and rapidly evolving Promotional Industry.

In Episode 5 of the Industry Insights Podcast, Chris talks with special guest Richard Pettinger, Owner of Aardvark Promotions Ltd and Ignite Incentives Ltd, one of the industry's best known catalogue groups. 

 Discussing his longstanding career in the promotional industry, Richard touches on the changes he has witnessed and those he's had a hand in along the way. 

 Richard shares some of his journey highlights including how he started in the Industry running Aardvark and his transition from Chairman of the Promotional Union to going it alone and starting up the Ignite Catalogue Group.

 Richard also talks about his love of rugby, the influence this has had on his life and how the team spirit has been integral to the way he operates both on and off the field.

On episode 4 of the Industry Insights Podcast, Chris Nelson talks with Lawrence Angelow, founder of My Advantage Ltd, one of the Promotional Industries largest and well respected catalogue groups. 

Lawrence talks about his background in the industry, what lead him to set up The Advantage Catalogue, tips on succeeding in the industry and managing the complexities of a multifaceted organisation. 

Talking through his  journey and multiple roles that have been heavily reliant on travel, Lawrence looks back on the comical complications that he’s faced along the way...

On Episode 3 of the industry Insights Podcast, Chris talks with Director of Triad Ltd, Nicki Juggins. The discussion leads through the current climate of the industry and Nicki’s thoughts towards how best to succeed in a business. 

Sharing her own life experience, Nicki provides advise around organisation, passion for business,  mental health, overcoming the challenges of COVID and how being first up, can help you get best dressed to take on the unforeseen obstacles of your day. 

In episode 2 of the Industry Insights Podcast, Jamie Gray, Founder and Sales Director of Sow Easy shares his own working experience and career development and provides a background to the long standing family business. Chris also talks through Jamie’s past 5 years helping to push the company forward in an industry with a growing demand for “Eco” and sustainable promotional products. 

Chris Nelson’s first podcast episode is now ready & available to listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Chris talks about all things promos including the highs and lows of setting up your own Promotional Merchandise company with special guest Jamie Marshall, Owner and Sales Director of Premier Print and Promotions.