Superfly Sessions

This week on Superfly Sessions, we’re joined by James Green, Founder of Green & Green Mortgages.James shares his incredible journey from being a young professional rugby player at Hull KR to stepping away from sport and building his own successful mortgage business.At just 20 years old, James’ rugby career was taking off — but life had other plans. In this episode, he opens up about the reality of changing direction, starting from scratch, and what it really takes to build a business in the competitive property and finance industry.We also dive into:→ The mindset shift from athlete to entrepreneur→ Lessons learned from building a client-first business→ Helping first-time buyers navigate the property market→ The ups and downs of running your own company

In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Nolan, founder of a North-based design and build studio working across the UK in workplace, education, retail and hospitality.Bradley shares the real story behind building a creative business - from the highs of landing exciting projects to the tougher moments that come with running a studio, leading a team, and navigating an ever-changing industry.We talk about:- Building a design studio without playing it safe- Why personality matters more than perfection- The realities of growing a small creative team- The ups, downs and lessons from nearly five years in business- How the design industry is changing and where it’s headingIf you’re a founder, designer, or anyone building a creative business, this is an honest conversation about staying true to your vision while growing something sustainable.

This episode features Allison’s return to the mic for a brutally honest — and often ridiculous — deep dive into the strangest, funniest, and most shocking moments from her career in HR. From frozen asses and rogue delivery drivers to raw chicken revenge and cyber sabotage, Allison and the team peel back the curtain on the side of HR the public never sees. It’s part therapy, part horror show, and all too real.

In this episode, we sit down with Martyn Pace, founder of Set the Pace and a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry.Martyn shares his insights on:💡 How AI is reshaping the PT industry and what it means for trainers and clients.💊 The rise of Ozempic - is it a breakthrough or a band-aid?⚖️ The reality of balancing business and life after two decades in fitness.This episode is packed with honesty, experience, and forward-thinking conversation for anyone interested in fitness, entrepreneurship, and navigating change in a fast-moving world.

Want to build a marketing agency? Start here.In this episode of Superfly Sessions, Ellie and Lily interview the founders of Superfly, Nick and Charlie, to uncover what 12 years of running a creative agency really looks like.They break down the biggest lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts they’ve had while growing Superfly from nothing - as two brothers, with no roadmap. Learn:- How they landed their first clients- What actually drives agency growth- How they divide roles as co-founders (and siblings!)- How marketing has evolved - and what’s next for the industryThis episode is packed with insights for anyone running, building, or dreaming of launching their own agency.

In this episode of Superfly Sessions, we sit down with Marc Rhodes - marketing expert, agency owner, and all-around creative thinker - to dive into the real stories behind building a brand, navigating career shifts, and staying passionate in a fast-paced digital world. Marc opens up about his unexpected path into marketing, lessons from building an agency, and how to bring true creativity into business strategy. If you’re a marketer, founder, or creative, this one’s packed with relatable moments and practical takeaways.