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Nailing It

Nailing It

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 Nailing it is dedicated to sharing inspiring success stories as well as valuable business advice for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who just wants to nail it in life.

This podcast will share practical tips on how to nail it at work or with your own business and meet those who are nailing it in their fields. The Guide Liverpool Ltd Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • 13: S1 Ep13 Nailing it #13 How to build an animal talent empire

    13: S1 Ep13 Nailing it #13 How to build an animal talent empire
    Jun 18 2025
    What do you do when the spotlight fades and doors start slamming shut?

    For former reality TV star Layla Flaherty, the answer was to take an idea and run with it — all the way to the top.

    In the latest episode of Nailing It, Layla joins host Jay Hynd to share her extraordinary journey from the unfair fallout of Desperate Scousewives to founding Urban Paws, now one of the UK's leading animal talent agencies.

    Facing public backlash and struggling to find work, Layla hit rock bottom. But this determined Galway girl had no intention of giving up. Instead, she channelled her love of animals and media knowledge to carve out a niche no one saw coming. Today, her agency supplies animals for film, TV, fashion and ad campaigns for global clients like Disney, Gucci, Stella McCartney, Rihanna, and even the Andrex puppies.

    In this honest and inspiring episode, Layla opens up about:

    • Why pets can earn more than people (and often are the breadwinners)
    • The strict welfare protocols behind animals on set
    • How doubt from others fuelled her drive
    • The mindset that helped her go from 'cancelled' to CEO

    It's a must-listen for anyone with a side hustle, a setback, or a dream that doesn't fit the mould.

    "I definitely think anyone can run a business if you've got determination, grit, and self-belief."

    Listen now to hear how Layla Flaherty is Nailing It — with an empire built on passion, perseverance, and pets.
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    27 mins
  • 12: Nailing It #12 - Bold Ideas, Brutal Setbacks, and Bouncebackability - lessons from 15 years in hospitality with Liverpool restauranteur Peter Kinsella

    12: Nailing It #12 - Bold Ideas, Brutal Setbacks, and Bouncebackability - lessons from 15 years in hospitality with Liverpool restauranteur Peter Kinsella
    Apr 30 2025
    Peter Kinsella, owner of Liverpool's much-loved restaurant and deli brand Lunya, has seen it all during 15 years in the hospitality industry.

    In this edition of the Nailing It podcast, Peter joins host Jay Hynd for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of building a successful food business, from bold ideas to brutal setbacks.

    Inspired by Barcelona's bustling tapas culture, the Wirral-born entrepreneur took a leap of faith to open Lunya in the then-new Liverpool ONE.

    Little did he know that the 2008 financial crash lurked in the background.

    And that was just the start. In his decade and a half at the helm, Peter has steered Lunya through its fair share of storms — including the seismic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet today, Lunya and its Albert Dock sister restaurant, Lunyalita, remain a fixture of the city's dining scene.

    In this frank and fascinating chat, Peter reflects on how a mix of quality, authenticity and savvy decision-making has kept the brand thriving.

    Packed with practical insight for anyone starting out in business, especially in food, hospitality, or retail, this must listen episode shows how staying true to your values may be the ultimate strategy for success.

    "Brand is everything," Peter says. "Imagine having a bar of Blackpool rock. No matter where you snap it, it says Blackpool halfway up. A business should be like that."

    Snap Peter in half and the chances are it'd read: Catalan inspired. Merseyside made.
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    49 mins
  • 11: Nailing It #11 - Go behind the scenes of Liverpool's Cultural Powerhouse with Claire McColgan

    11: Nailing It #11 - Go behind the scenes of Liverpool's Cultural Powerhouse with Claire McColgan
    Apr 23 2025
    Claire McColgan CBE, the driving force behind many of the city's biggest moments, joins host Jay Hynd to reflect on three decades of shaping Liverpool's cultural identity.

    As Director of Culture, Major Events and Tourism for the City of Liverpool—and Associate Director at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority—Claire has been pivotal in putting Merseyside back on the global map. From securing Eurovision to staging unforgettable spectacles like The Giants, her work with Culture Liverpool has helped transform the city into a destination for world-class events.

    In this candid chat, Claire discusses her family ties to Liverpool, her mission to make the arts more inclusive, and how those values helped power the city's success as the European Capital of Culture in 2008.

    She also opens up about the high-stakes gamble of making Liverpool a host city for COVID-19 test events and the sleepless nights that sometimes come with leading from the front.

    This episode of the Nailing It podcast is a must-listen for anyone who cares about creativity, community, and what it takes to make a city sing.

    "It's been a privilege," Claire says of her role. Listening to this episode feels like one, too.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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