Welcome to Work Together, Worlds Apart!
The podcast where two entrepreneurs from opposite sides of the world meet in the middle to talk all things business, culture, and the real grind behind success.
Join Lee and Mike as they share their journeys, lessons, and laughter from the front lines of entrepreneurship.
Lee, born and raised in the UK, launched his first venture armed with nothing but a university laptop and a big dream. Mike, originally from Albania, built years of experience before life threw him a curveball, when his job suddenly ended, he took the leap to create something of his own.
Together, they explore how culture shapes ambition, how challenges fuel growth, and how two very different paths can lead to a shared passion for business.
Work Together, Worlds Apart - different backgrounds, one goal: building something great.
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Can one book change the way you run your business? Or is it what you do with the lessons that really counts?
In this episode of Work Together, Worlds Apart, Lee and Mike share some of their favourite business books and the lessons that have shaped the way they think, work and grow their businesses.
From the importance of building a business that doesn't rely entirely on you to understanding which customers are worth investing your time in, the conversation explores the ideas that can help business owners work smarter, create better systems and focus on sustainable growth.
The main focus is on two business classics: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber, which challenges business owners to stop working solely in their business and start working on it, and The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz, which explores how focusing on your best customers can help you grow a stronger, more profitable business.
Lee and Mike also discuss Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy and Revenue Growth Engine by Darrell Amy, alongside the challenge of finding time to learn when you're busy running a business. They reflect on the pressure to put on a confident front at networking events, the wins and struggles of the week, and why the right book often depends on the stage of business you're in.
They also share a practical tip for anyone short on time: using Blinkist to get the key ideas from books in bite sized summaries.
In This Episode
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber: Why building systems is essential if you want a business that doesn't depend on you for everything.
The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: Why focusing on your best customers can be more powerful than trying to please everyone.
Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: Prioritising your most important tasks instead of putting them off.
Revenue Growth Engine by Darrell Amy: Exploring the connection between sales, marketing and business growth.
If you want to get in touch or have any questions, please email taylor@taylormadepodcasts.co.uk to get involved!
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15 Oct 2026
THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT JEALOUSY IN BUSINESS
Does someone else's success inspire you to do better, or make you wish they hadn't succeeded at all?
In this episode of Work Together, Worlds Apart, Lee and Mike explore the difference between healthy competition, envy, jealousy and bitterness, and how these emotions can shape our relationships, mindset and success in business.
Drawing on personal experiences, family relationships and Mike's upbringing in Albania, they discuss how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we view success, why some people celebrate others' achievements while others resent them, and how to recognise the difference between being inspired by someone and being jealous of what they have.
The conversation challenges the idea that competition has to be about beating someone else. Instead, Lee and Mike explore how losing can build resilience, why hard work and knowledge are more valuable than bitterness or sabotage, and how learning from successful people can help us grow.
They also discuss why jealousy can feel more personal when it involves friends, family or people close to us, and why collaborating with competitors can sometimes create bigger opportunities than trying to beat them.
Ultimately, it's a conversation about self-awareness, ambition and choosing to use other people's success as motivation rather than a reason for resentment.
If you want to get in touch or have any questions, please email taylor@taylormadepodcasts.co.uk to get involved!
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1 Oct 2026
CULTURE ISN’T WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S WHAT YOU DO
Workplace culture isn't what you say it is. It's what your people experience every day.
In this episode of Work Together, Worlds Apart, Lee and Mike explore what workplace culture really means, how it shapes relationships with customers and employees, and why trust, reliability and leadership are at the heart of every successful business.
Drawing on experiences across different countries, industries and business models, Lee and Mike discuss how workplace expectations vary around the world, why some businesses get culture right while others struggle, and what happens when the culture leaders believe they have created doesn't match the reality experienced by their teams. They explore the importance of leading by example, empowering employees to make decisions, and building a culture around everyday actions rather than words on a wall.
From turning up on time and communicating clearly to refusing to compromise on quality just to win a job, the conversation challenges business owners to think about the standards they set and the behaviours they reward. They also reflect on the impact of remote working, the changing expectations of younger generations, and why creating a positive workplace culture takes more than good intentions.
If you want to get in touch or have any questions, please email taylor@taylormadepodcasts.co.uk to get involved!
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