Get ready for an entertaining and insightful chat with Jess from Busy Bodies with Jess! In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel dive into the world of children’s entertainment, party planning, and the unexpected journey of running a successful event business. From glow-in-the-dark parties to corporate events, Jess shares her passion, challenges, and hilarious experiences.📌 Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome to the Cherrywood Podcast with Jess from Busy Bodies0:12 - How Jess started her business & transitioned from musical theatre1:07 - Expanding to corporate and adult events1:45 - Glow-in-the-dark parties and unique event setups2:33 - The reality of working with kids and managing parents’ expectations5:20 - Challenges of running a growing entertainment business6:12 - School struggles, dyslexia & proving academic success isn’t everything7:44 - The leap from a secure job to full-time business owner9:15 - Social media strategies & outsourcing for business growth10:48 - Managing large-scale events & wedding entertainment services12:35 - Random Questions! Conspiracies, paranormal & embarrassing Google searches14:30 - The future of Busy Bodies with Jess & five-year plan16:12 - How Jess manages working with difficult kids & parents19:14 - Jess’s funniest party experiences & handling chaos22:48 - The challenges of working weddings vs. kids’ events26:04 - Weddings, corporate events, and making it all work29:14 - Transitioning between entertaining kids and adults32:07 - Expanding services: Flower walls, DJs, and mobile bars35:42 - The struggles of setting up & breaking down events39:08 - Crazy moments working with children & adapting to any scenario41:58 - Jess answers the ultimate random questions segment49:24 - Future business goals & continuous expansion55:01 - Kids & technology vs. interactive entertainment1:00:10 - Jess picks a song for the Cherrywood Podcast Spotify Playlist1:02:18 - Where to find Busy Bodies with Jess online!📢 Sponsors & Partners:De Medici Associates - Chartered Civil & Structural Engineers: www.demediciassociates.comWR At Home Medway - Trusted quality care for adults: www.wrathome.co.ukHindsight Directory - Business marketing solutions: www.hindsightdirectory.co.ukCherrywood Productions - Award-winning videography & photography: www.cherrywoodpro.comBond Carpentry - Bespoke carpentry services: 07738 732 931Snug Dubs Camper Van Hire - Explore the world with a camper van: www.snugdubs.comClub AUsome - Support for autistic children and their families🎧 Cherrywood Podcast is now on KMTV! Stay tuned for updates on Channel 7 or 159 on Virgin.👀 Follow Busy Bodies with Jess:Facebook: Busy Bodies with JessInstagram: @busybodieswithjessTikTok: @busybodieswithjessWebsite: www.busybodieswithjessltd.co🔻 Hashtags:#CherrywoodPodcast #EventEntertainment #KidsPartiesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneurContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

🎙️ In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, we're joined by Rich from Bunch of Amateurs, the mastermind behind the incredibly successful football documentary series.Rich gives us exclusive insights into:✅ The impact of Bunch of Amateurs on Dorking Wanderers✅ His editing secrets that keep fans engaged✅ The challenges of running a football YouTube channel✅ Mark White's managerial style & influence on the team✅ How YouTube algorithms work & what drives successFrom fan interactions to viral TikToks, we dive deep into what makes Bunch of Amateurs so engaging. If you love football documentaries like Welcome to Wrexham or Sunderland ‘Til I Die, this is an episode you don't want to miss! ⚽🔥💬 Timestamps:⏳ 00:00 - Intro: Rich from Bunch of Amateurs Joins Us⏳ 01:00 - Rich on the Impact of Bunch of Amateurs⏳ 10:30 - How Rich Improves Editing & Storytelling⏳ 20:00 - The Influence of Bunch of Amateurs on Fans⏳ 30:45 - Behind the Scenes: Managing a Football YouTube Channel⏳ 40:20 - The Challenges of Running a YouTube Channel⏳ 50:15 - The Reality of YouTube & Social Media Growth⏳ 01:00:05 - The Pressure of Content Creation & Burnout⏳ 01:10:45 - How Rich Balances Work & Family Life⏳ 01:20:30 - Why Authenticity is Key in Football Documentaries⏳ 01:30:10 - Mark White's Influence & Managerial Style⏳ 01:40:20 - Would Rich Ever Work with a Professional Club?⏳ 01:50:10 - Closing Thoughts & Future of Bunch of Amateurs⏳ 01:54:00 - Final Words & Where to Find Bunch of Amateurs🔗 Find Bunch of Amateurs: https://www.youtube.com/@BunchOfAmateurs#BunchOfAmateurs, #FootballDocumentary, #NonLeagueFootball #dorkingwanderers #marcwhiteWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Sponsors:De Medici Associates: https://demediciassociates.comHindsight Directory: https://hindsightdirectory.co.ukRight at Home Medway www.rightathome.co.uk/medway 01684 979000Bond Carpentry: Call 07738 732 931Cherrywood Productions: https://cherrywoodpro.comClub AUsome: Providing activities for autistic children and their families.Snugdubs Camper Van Hire: https://snug.co.ukContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Join Simon and Rachel in this hilarious and heartfelt episode of the Cherrywood Podcast featuring William Egan, founder of We Waste Ltd and aspiring World's Strongest Man competitor. William shares his inspiring transition from clinical waste management to launching a thriving waste solutions company, battling severe injuries, and his exciting comeback plans for strongman competitions. Listen as he talks candidly about fatherhood, raising a child with Down Syndrome, and his quirky adventures rescuing pigeons! A humorous, insightful conversation that combines personal anecdotes with powerful life lessons.Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Meet William Egan1:00 William’s Strongman Dreams3:19 Growing Up in Dartford5:21 Starting in Waste Management6:01 Discovering Strongman9:21 Severe Injury at UK Strongest Man13:45 Training and Health Assessments16:18 Steroid Use and Surprise Fatherhood18:32 Fatherhood and Down Syndrome26:10 Starting WE Waste Ltd During COVID32:57 Challenges and Growth in Business36:56 Tackling Fly-Tipping Issues40:34 Weirdest Waste Collection (Baby Pigeons!)49:16 Strongman Training Regime & Diet53:05 Strongman Goals & Work-Life Balance1:03:16 Supernatural Experiences and Dreams1:07:35 William's Future Plans & Social Media#WorldsStrongestMan #EntrepreneurLife #downsyndromeawarenessmonth Sponsors:De Medici Associates: https://demediciassociates.comHindsight Directory: https://hindsightdirectory.co.ukRight at Home Medway www.rightathome.co.uk/medway 01684 979000Bond Carpentry: Call 07738 732 931Cherrywood Productions: https://cherrywoodpro.comClub Ausome: Providing activities for autistic children and their families.Snugdubs Camper Van Hire: https://snug.co.ukWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions.Contact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.