Offcuts
Tim Richardson
Offcuts is a podcast and newsletter about commerce, culture and AI.
We explore how brands grow in a changing landscape. From shifting consumer behaviour to the rise of AI in digital work. It is part founder’s perspective, part field notes from inside the industry.
We speak to founders, operators and technologists about what is working, what is changing and what is next. Expect sharp thinking, useful links and the occasional hot take.
All grounded in what is actually happening. Not just what is trending.
Brought to you by the team at Factory: https://www.factory-digital.com/
We explore how brands grow in a changing landscape. From shifting consumer behaviour to the rise of AI in digital work. It is part founder’s perspective, part field notes from inside the industry.
We speak to founders, operators and technologists about what is working, what is changing and what is next. Expect sharp thinking, useful links and the occasional hot take.
All grounded in what is actually happening. Not just what is trending.
Brought to you by the team at Factory: https://www.factory-digital.com/
Episodes
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Oct 4, 2020 • 40min
Episode 18: Chris Nawrocki, co-founder of Heur
On this episode, I sit down with Chris Nawrocki, co founder of Heur - an eCommerce growth and strategy consultancy. We touch on an array of subjects from Tik Tok to VC funding to sustainability to the existential crisis traditional agency models are facing, and everything in between.
Aug 29, 2020 • 41min
Episode 17: Rob Bridgman, founder and CEO of Snug
On this episode, I sit down with Rob Bridgeman, founder and CEO of Snug - the sofa in a box company. We touch on his personal experience of moving house which lead to Snug, how they’ve bucked the trend of VC funding and creating not just a product but a category.
Aug 16, 2020 • 51min
Episode 16: Raphael Babalola, co-founder of Temple
On this episode, I sit down with Raph Babalola - co founder of Temple, a new natural skincare and wellness brand for men of colour. We touch on his journey, building communities, starting a business in the middle of a pandemic, how he manages to juggle everything and advice for anyone embarking on a similar path.
Aug 9, 2020 • 36min
Episode 15: Katherine Heath, Head of Social at Hug London
On this episode, I sit down with Katherine Heath - Head of Social at Hug London and an advocate for ethical and sustainable business. We touch on her journey, an ethical directory she co-founded, some recent headlines and tips to live a more conscious existence.
Jul 5, 2020 • 41min
Episode 14: Matt Gillet, Chief Commercial Officer at Slerp
On this episode, I sit down with Matt Gillet, Chief Commercial Officer at Slerp. We touch on his Journey, the concept of change, whether food and hospitality has been disrupted forever and what he misses most about Australia.
Jun 21, 2020 • 39min
Episode 13: Hannah Spicer, E-commerce and Digital Marketing Consultant
On this episode, I sit down with E-commerce and Digital Marketing Consultant, Hannah Spicer. We touch on her journey, building a personal brand, the pros and cons of consulting, and - as you guessed it - the world right now.
May 12, 2020 • 41min
Episode 12: Nicola Becerra, Head of eCommerce and Digital at Lightbox Jewelry
On this episode, I sit down with Nicola Becerra (Head of eCommerce and Digital at Lightbox Jewelry) and we touch on differences between London and LA, the state of D2C and her go-to food spot for when the lock down ends.
Apr 26, 2020 • 40min
Episode 11: James Symes, co-founder of The Bike Club
On this episode, I sit down with James Symes (co-founder of The Bike Club) and we touch on The Bike Club journey, starting a business with his life-partner, how he's handling COVID and the best piece of advice anyone has ever given him.
Mar 31, 2020 • 43min
Episode 10: Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote
On this episode, I sit down with Shauna Moran (founder of Operate Remote) and we touch on her journey, leadership, working from home culture and whether WFH will be the new norm post coronavirus.
Mar 8, 2020 • 43min
Episode 9: International Women's Day with Faye Oakenfull & Hannah Samano
For this International Women's Day episode, I sit down with Faye Oakenfull (Growth Manager at We Make Websites) and Hannah Samano (We Make Websites interim Head of Projects) and we touch on their experiences in a male-dominated industry, creating open conversations, who their sheros are and what the world would be like if women redesigned the system.
