Inspiring Speakers Revealed for Bizfest 2024
Bizfest is a leading event organised by Real World Consultancy, designed to empower and equip entrepreneurs in the West Midlands with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.
Through engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and valuable networking opportunities, Bizfest fosters a supportive community for business owners to connect, learn, and grow.
This year the theme is all about finding your. Purpose. The event will help business owners to:
· Rediscover Your Why: Revisit your business's core purpose and mission.
· Expand Your Horizons: Gain fresh perspectives on your business's impact on the world.
· Drive Growth with Purpose: identify actionable steps to grow your business while making a positive difference.
· Find Fulfillment: Discover how to love what you do and how you do it.
Bizfest 2024 brings together a dynamic group of speakers ready to share their knowledge and ignite entrepreneurial passion:
Laura Clayton - Founder of Soul Sanctuary yoga studio and wellbeing hub. Laura has opened several yoga studios and runs one of the UK’s best yoga teacher training schools whilst building a large portfolio of corporate clients including BOSCH, HSBC, Lloyds, Shell, Pfizer, Hemes, Ocado, Wagamama, Abercrombie and Fitch and more.
‘My purpose in this lifetime is to help as many people as possible improve their mental and physical wellbeing through yoga classes, 1-1 therapy, or corporate wellness presentations and strategies. I pride myself on my down to earth approach, sharing wellness in a relatable way (often converting those who think they are not the 'yoga type', I was once that person!)’.
Laura will be sharing her inspiring business journey with us and how she found her purpose.
Dan Meredith - Author & Mindset Coach. Dan Meredith is a serial entrepreneur from Somerset who loves to help fellow entrepreneurs become more productive with their time. He owns a premium service gym, a copywriting agency, a marketing agency and various other online businesses as well as writing the book - ‘How to be fucking awesome’ (a no-nonsense guide to overcoming self-doubt and achieving success.)
Dan will be giving a motivational speech sharing his expert advice along with his personal journey of finding purpose.
Paul McGillivray - Co-founder of Remote. Paul, with over 24 years as a tech co-founder and CTO, leads Remote, an award-winning software development studio. He and his team of diverse experts design applications that streamline processes and scale businesses.
Having spearheaded projects for brands like Sony and Tesco, Paul excels in digital transformation, adept at turning complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
Paul will share an inspirational speech encouraging us to harness technology for meaningful impact.
Daniel Walton - Founder of OLPRO. Daniel Walton grew up in Sheffield and spent most of his younger life climbing and walking in the Peak District.
Before creating OLPRO, Daniel was Director at some of the leading outdoor brands and retailers, but decided to build his own camping brand after realising there was a lack of innovation being shown at other companies.
OLPRO now creates Stand Out Campervan Awnings as well as Tents, Furniture, Tableware, Rucksacks and Backpacks and more.
Over the past 13 years OLPRO has constantly won awards including a Queens Award in 2021 and B-Corp accreditation in 2023. This is on top of the Federation of Small Businesses Ecommerce Business of the Year in 2022, the Scale Up Awards Ecommerce Business of the Year in 2023 and the Camping and Caravanning Club's Campervan and Motorhome Awnings of the Year for 2024.
Daniel will be sharing his inspiring journey, building a successful business and showing us the importance of the Bcorp movement.
Join us at Bizfest for just £49. Tickets on sale here. (Expo stands also available)
