ListenIN with Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:28:16 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1683607 en-us © 2026 ListenIN with Jim Reid & Phil Buchan yes 4a7a76e1-283a-5fe8-a94a-2b1aabffa773 Jim Reid & Phil Buchan episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jim Reid & Phil Buchan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5lqu7nmev67ih15iljzyv07cubwq?.jpg ListenIN with Jim Reid & Phil Buchan ListenIN special with DYW - Developing The Young Workforce North East. ListenIN special with DYW - Developing The Young Workforce North East. This week we have teamed  up with the team from DYW North East where they have recruited 2 Kemnay academy pupils, Niah and Liam Who want to speak to Jim to find out a little bit more about about his career path...

So tune in to this special podcast and for more info in how You and Your business could get involved with DYW North East then head to www.DYW.org.uk.

We hope you enjoy. 

]]> This week we have teamed  up with the team from DYW North East where they have recruited 2 Kemnay academy pupils, Niah and Liam Who want to speak to Jim to find out a little bit more about about his career path...

So tune in to this special podcast and for more info in how You and Your business could get involved with DYW North East then head to www.DYW.org.uk.

We hope you enjoy. 

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-9678204 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 1130 1 bonus false ListenIN Special with Guinness World Record Holder - Josh Quigley. ListenIN Special with Guinness World Record Holder - Josh Quigley. From Suicide attempt to Smashing a Guinness World Record - Scottish Athlete Josh Quigley shares the story of his life so far.

Phil and I were delighted that following his successful Guinness World Record Attempt Josh Quigley accepted our invitation to join us back in the vehicle he used as his Support Vehicle (our Camper Tribe Campervan) during his successful 2179 miles cycle in 7 days to smash out this incredible interview.


And if you think that’s amazing then make sure you listen into this very insightful podcast as Josh shares his personal story of his journey of how he got to where he is today.


This open and frank interview covers Josh’s Suicide Attempt his Near Death Road Traffic Accident, Smashing a Guinness World Record & the Marriage Proposal to his girlfriend Meghan and EVERYTHING in between.


Do not scroll past this one! Get your earphones on!

]]> From Suicide attempt to Smashing a Guinness World Record - Scottish Athlete Josh Quigley shares the story of his life so far.

Phil and I were delighted that following his successful Guinness World Record Attempt Josh Quigley accepted our invitation to join us back in the vehicle he used as his Support Vehicle (our Camper Tribe Campervan) during his successful 2179 miles cycle in 7 days to smash out this incredible interview.


And if you think that’s amazing then make sure you listen into this very insightful podcast as Josh shares his personal story of his journey of how he got to where he is today.


This open and frank interview covers Josh’s Suicide Attempt his Near Death Road Traffic Accident, Smashing a Guinness World Record & the Marriage Proposal to his girlfriend Meghan and EVERYTHING in between.


Do not scroll past this one! Get your earphones on!

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-9536927 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2914 bonus false Season 1 - Episode 12 - Rachel Combe Season 1 - Episode 12 - Rachel Combe Today we are delighted to welcome onto ListenIN Owner and founder of The Shed Health Club, Rachel Combe.
We had great fun interviewing Rachel and learning about how she has gone from Receptionist at a local Gym to starting out on her own and how she over come the challenges as a new start up.
Rachel had very little to no footfall coming to her studio at the start so she put a plan in action and it's paid dividends and now The Shed Health Club was awarded as Scotland's Independent  health club of the year 2021 and has a huge following of members with classes for all ages.

Website - https://www.theshedhealthclub.co.uk
Linked in-  linkedin.com/in/rachel-combe-12287b45





]]> Today we are delighted to welcome onto ListenIN Owner and founder of The Shed Health Club, Rachel Combe.
We had great fun interviewing Rachel and learning about how she has gone from Receptionist at a local Gym to starting out on her own and how she over come the challenges as a new start up.
Rachel had very little to no footfall coming to her studio at the start so she put a plan in action and it's paid dividends and now The Shed Health Club was awarded as Scotland's Independent  health club of the year 2021 and has a huge following of members with classes for all ages.

Website - https://www.theshedhealthclub.co.uk
Linked in-  linkedin.com/in/rachel-combe-12287b45





]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8547479 Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100 3088 1 12 full false Season 1 - Episode 11 - Anthony Heard Season 1 - Episode 11 - Anthony Heard Our next guest is getting quite a name for himself in the Motor Industry not only by openly speaking his mind and standing up for the rights and values of the general public but for also taking on the Car Insurance giants.

 

If you haven’t already followed him on LinkedIN I suggest you do. He is such a down to earth guy with a massive heart. Helping other’s is his main objective in life.

 

This is definitely worth a listen in to just to hear the pure passion and drive this man has, he is a legend. We call him ‘The Admiral’ listen to find out why 😊  

 

Anthony Heard of Braintree Motor Works Ltd      Our next guest is getting quite a name for himself in the Motor Industry not only by openly speaking his mind and standing up for the rights and values of the general public but for also taking on the Car Insurance giants.

 

If you haven’t already followed him on LinkedIN I suggest you do. He is such a down to earth guy with a massive heart. Helping other’s is his main objective in life.

 

This is definitely worth a listen in to just to hear the pure passion and drive this man has, he is a legend. We call him ‘The Admiral’ listen to find out why 😊  

 

Anthony Heard of Braintree Motor Works Ltd      

]]> Our next guest is getting quite a name for himself in the Motor Industry not only by openly speaking his mind and standing up for the rights and values of the general public but for also taking on the Car Insurance giants.

 

If you haven’t already followed him on LinkedIN I suggest you do. He is such a down to earth guy with a massive heart. Helping other’s is his main objective in life.

 

This is definitely worth a listen in to just to hear the pure passion and drive this man has, he is a legend. We call him ‘The Admiral’ listen to find out why 😊  

 

Anthony Heard of Braintree Motor Works Ltd      Our next guest is getting quite a name for himself in the Motor Industry not only by openly speaking his mind and standing up for the rights and values of the general public but for also taking on the Car Insurance giants.

 

If you haven’t already followed him on LinkedIN I suggest you do. He is such a down to earth guy with a massive heart. Helping other’s is his main objective in life.

 

This is definitely worth a listen in to just to hear the pure passion and drive this man has, he is a legend. We call him ‘The Admiral’ listen to find out why 😊  

 

Anthony Heard of Braintree Motor Works Ltd      

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8464085 Wed, 05 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100 3617 1 11 full false Season 1 - Episode 10 - Jim Reid Season 1 - Episode 10 - Jim Reid That's right, we have reached episode number 10 and I decided to drag Jim into the office on his week off to share with us just some of his wisdom! 

Over 18 Years in business and taking the business to new heights despite the Pandemic. 

ListenIN as we Chat to Cohost Jim Reid Himself about how he has built a successful business and what his Key to success is! 


]]> That's right, we have reached episode number 10 and I decided to drag Jim into the office on his week off to share with us just some of his wisdom! 

Over 18 Years in business and taking the business to new heights despite the Pandemic. 

ListenIN as we Chat to Cohost Jim Reid Himself about how he has built a successful business and what his Key to success is! 


]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8377825 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100 3791 1 10 full true Season 1 - Episode 9 - Stuart McPhee Season 1 - Episode 9 - Stuart McPhee As you can imagine being the Chair & Spokesperson for the Aberdeen Hospitality Together group during this Covid Pandemic it took us a wee while to get Stuart McPhee onto the Podcast instead of in front of the BBC new camera or BBC radio microphone.

 

This was a fantastically insightful and passionate interview helping us see and feel the pain that COVID has caused the hospitality industry and the challenges they still face today.

 

So today’s guest is Stuart McPhee of Siberia Hotel and Bar in Aberdeen……..


]]> As you can imagine being the Chair & Spokesperson for the Aberdeen Hospitality Together group during this Covid Pandemic it took us a wee while to get Stuart McPhee onto the Podcast instead of in front of the BBC new camera or BBC radio microphone.

 

This was a fantastically insightful and passionate interview helping us see and feel the pain that COVID has caused the hospitality industry and the challenges they still face today.

 

So today’s guest is Stuart McPhee of Siberia Hotel and Bar in Aberdeen……..


]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8334928 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100 3773 1 9 full false Season 1 - Episode 8 - Findlay Leask Season 1 - Episode 8 - Findlay Leask This weeks guest is a very well known name and face in the local hospitality industry , someone we affectionately know simply as ‘Mr Coffee’ , Findlay Leask who is managing Director of Caber Coffee based in Aberdeen.

Findlay shares his experience of how his family company has survived the Covid Pandemic and opens up about how important Mental Health is by talking us through his very own personal experience.

This is a fantastic open and frank interview, so get the kettle on and grab yourself a coffee for this value packed hour long episode of ListenIN.

]]> This weeks guest is a very well known name and face in the local hospitality industry , someone we affectionately know simply as ‘Mr Coffee’ , Findlay Leask who is managing Director of Caber Coffee based in Aberdeen.

Findlay shares his experience of how his family company has survived the Covid Pandemic and opens up about how important Mental Health is by talking us through his very own personal experience.

This is a fantastic open and frank interview, so get the kettle on and grab yourself a coffee for this value packed hour long episode of ListenIN.

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8289355 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100 3740 1 8 full false Season 1 - Episode 7 - Mechelle Clark Season 1 - Episode 7 - Mechelle Clark The Covid Pandemic has changed everyone’s lives, but what if it was the reason that your business was forced to close for good?

That’s exactly what happened to Mechelle Clark’s ‘Melt’ Grilled Cheese Restaurant & Takeway in August 2020 as Aberdeen City was forced by the Scottish Government to go into lockdown for a second time.

Almost exactly a year after opening her dream Eatery after fighting tooth and nail to build it into one of Aberdeen’s most widely spoken about and recognised brands Mechelle had to put up the ‘CLOSED’ sign for the very last time.

Listen in to how Mechelle has dealt with this and an insight into how she managed to successfully  build her personal brand & business brand together.


Linked In Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechelleflynn/

]]> The Covid Pandemic has changed everyone’s lives, but what if it was the reason that your business was forced to close for good?

That’s exactly what happened to Mechelle Clark’s ‘Melt’ Grilled Cheese Restaurant & Takeway in August 2020 as Aberdeen City was forced by the Scottish Government to go into lockdown for a second time.

Almost exactly a year after opening her dream Eatery after fighting tooth and nail to build it into one of Aberdeen’s most widely spoken about and recognised brands Mechelle had to put up the ‘CLOSED’ sign for the very last time.

Listen in to how Mechelle has dealt with this and an insight into how she managed to successfully  build her personal brand & business brand together.


Linked In Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechelleflynn/

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8246231 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100 3261 1 7 full false Season 1 - Episode 6 - Graham McWilliam Season 1 - Episode 6 - Graham McWilliam It’s not every day you get to interview a real leader who has helped guide a Social Enterprise with a Royal Warrant and a rich history dating back to 1843 from relying on Council Grants for survival to become a International Luxury Mattress supplier.

 

Graham McWilliam is Director & Custodian of Glencraft Luxury Matteresses from right here in Aberdeen and he shares the story of his career journey from pupil at Northfield Academy , through an illustrious career in banking spanning some 38 years right up to today ……Regional Director of the Year 2020 for the second year in a row, voted by the Institute of Directors UK

 

This is a not to be missed podcast listen as Graham shares his experiences & stories.

 

Linked In Profile   https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mcwilliam-5168992/

 

Website https://glencraft.luxury/

]]> It’s not every day you get to interview a real leader who has helped guide a Social Enterprise with a Royal Warrant and a rich history dating back to 1843 from relying on Council Grants for survival to become a International Luxury Mattress supplier.

 

Graham McWilliam is Director & Custodian of Glencraft Luxury Matteresses from right here in Aberdeen and he shares the story of his career journey from pupil at Northfield Academy , through an illustrious career in banking spanning some 38 years right up to today ……Regional Director of the Year 2020 for the second year in a row, voted by the Institute of Directors UK

 

This is a not to be missed podcast listen as Graham shares his experiences & stories.

 

Linked In Profile   https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-mcwilliam-5168992/

 

Website https://glencraft.luxury/

]]> Buzzsprout-8201003 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000 3920 1 6 full false Season 1 - Episode 5 - Dr Kevin Pollock Season 1 - Episode 5 - Dr Kevin Pollock After the last 12 months I don’t think there is anyone in the world that doesn’t know what a Pandemic is, however do we all know what the difference between a Epidemic and a Pandemic is?

 

Well we thought who better to ask than Epidemiologist Dr Kevin Pollock.

 

So ListenIN to our insightful interview with Kevin to find out the answer to this question along with a look into what drives Dr Pollock.

 

No to be missed.     

Kevin's Blogs... 

http://munromadness.blogspot.com/
http://corbettmadness.blogspot.com/
http://grahammadness.blogspot.com/


One True Token... 

https://www.facebook.com/onetruetoken/?ref=page_internal


 

]]> After the last 12 months I don’t think there is anyone in the world that doesn’t know what a Pandemic is, however do we all know what the difference between a Epidemic and a Pandemic is?

 

Well we thought who better to ask than Epidemiologist Dr Kevin Pollock.

 

So ListenIN to our insightful interview with Kevin to find out the answer to this question along with a look into what drives Dr Pollock.

 

No to be missed.     

Kevin's Blogs... 

http://munromadness.blogspot.com/
http://corbettmadness.blogspot.com/
http://grahammadness.blogspot.com/


One True Token... 

https://www.facebook.com/onetruetoken/?ref=page_internal


 

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8159722 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000 2478 1 5 full true Season 1 -Episode 4 - Mike Dee Season 1 -Episode 4 - Mike Dee We tried our best to get interviews with Desperate Dan, Oor Wullie and even Ma Broon but in the end had to settle for another famous character from D.C Thomson the lovely Mike Dee .

Make sure you tune in as we hear about Mike’s career journey, how he views success & much much more about digital marketing & advertising!
It’s thoroughly fascinating.

]]> We tried our best to get interviews with Desperate Dan, Oor Wullie and even Ma Broon but in the end had to settle for another famous character from D.C Thomson the lovely Mike Dee .

Make sure you tune in as we hear about Mike’s career journey, how he views success & much much more about digital marketing & advertising!
It’s thoroughly fascinating.

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8113368 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 2388 1 4 full false Season 1 - Episode 3 - Jacob Sotiris Season 1 - Episode 3 - Jacob Sotiris Who moves from a perfectly safe job selling cars to the relatively unknow position as Digital Director for a Training Group at the beginning of an International Pandemic?

Well that’s exactly what Jacob Sotiris did! 

Find out more about Jacob’s unusual journey from Support worker for young adults with Autism to Director at Calibre Group Solutions and find out what tips he has picked up during this path which has helped him in his career thus far.

As a self proclaimed ‘optimist’ Jacob gives away some great tips and advice during his chat with Jim & Phil.

During this upbeat interview Jacob shares his thoughts about how being authentic & empathetic wins the day in sales and how he is doing his bit to help the ‘newbies’ in Sales to become more self confident in front of camera.

Do not miss this fantastic story about how Jacob has progressed his own career by delicately balancing the promotion of the product he is selling at the same time as building himself as a ‘brand’.

Unmissable ! ListenIn now…….

]]> Who moves from a perfectly safe job selling cars to the relatively unknow position as Digital Director for a Training Group at the beginning of an International Pandemic?

Well that’s exactly what Jacob Sotiris did! 

Find out more about Jacob’s unusual journey from Support worker for young adults with Autism to Director at Calibre Group Solutions and find out what tips he has picked up during this path which has helped him in his career thus far.

As a self proclaimed ‘optimist’ Jacob gives away some great tips and advice during his chat with Jim & Phil.

During this upbeat interview Jacob shares his thoughts about how being authentic & empathetic wins the day in sales and how he is doing his bit to help the ‘newbies’ in Sales to become more self confident in front of camera.

Do not miss this fantastic story about how Jacob has progressed his own career by delicately balancing the promotion of the product he is selling at the same time as building himself as a ‘brand’.

Unmissable ! ListenIn now…….

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8066503 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 2255 1 3 full false Season 1 - Episode 2 - Billy Thomson Season 1 - Episode 2 - Billy Thomson When asked about the how his business pivoted during the Covid Pandemic his response was quick and clear ….“Zero profiteering , we would rather work on a very very slender margin and be a reputable vendor for people”  , this is exactly why were delighted to invite one of the nicest people in business in the North East of Scotland , Billy Thomson of Thomson Partnerships.

Make sure you tune in to find out why Billy is the go to person for anything ‘print’ in Inverurie and the surrounding Aberdeenshire area. A much loved character who manages to interweave his love of football and journalism together and balance this with running a successful full time business.

Listen right to the end to see what Billy ask’s to be ‘Returned to Sender’.

30mins + of Relaxed Chat peppered with his fantastic wit & sense of humor.

This is interview is GOLD!

Never miss an episode of our ListenIN podcast by pressing the subscribe button NOW as we interview more interesting & influential individuals.  

]]> When asked about the how his business pivoted during the Covid Pandemic his response was quick and clear ….“Zero profiteering , we would rather work on a very very slender margin and be a reputable vendor for people”  , this is exactly why were delighted to invite one of the nicest people in business in the North East of Scotland , Billy Thomson of Thomson Partnerships.

Make sure you tune in to find out why Billy is the go to person for anything ‘print’ in Inverurie and the surrounding Aberdeenshire area. A much loved character who manages to interweave his love of football and journalism together and balance this with running a successful full time business.

Listen right to the end to see what Billy ask’s to be ‘Returned to Sender’.

30mins + of Relaxed Chat peppered with his fantastic wit & sense of humor.

This is interview is GOLD!

Never miss an episode of our ListenIN podcast by pressing the subscribe button NOW as we interview more interesting & influential individuals.  

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-8019735 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1654 1 2 full false Billy Thomson Teaser Intro Billy Thomson Teaser Intro Here is a  very short clip of our most recent interview with local Celebrity Billy Thomson... Full episode will go live on Wednesday! 


]]> Here is a  very short clip of our most recent interview with local Celebrity Billy Thomson... Full episode will go live on Wednesday! 


]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-7981999 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000 80 1 2 trailer false Season 1 - Episode 1 - Neil Weightman Season 1 - Episode 1 - Neil Weightman We were absolutely delighted when Social Media, Video & Voiceover professional Neil Weightman of Weightman Digital agreed to be our very first guest on our ListenIN podcast and he didn’t disappoint. 

Listen to how Neil’s career journey has taken him from Radio Presenter to owner of his very own Digital Media and Video business and listen right to the end to find out Neil’s reaction when we ask him if ‘Video killed the Radio Star’. 

A fascinating interview sprinkled with some fantastic responses to our Quick Question round along  with some brilliant words of wisdom Neil would have loved to have shared with his 20 year old self.

Never miss an episode of our ListenIN podcast by pressing the subscribe button NOW as we interview more interesting & influential individuals.  

]]> We were absolutely delighted when Social Media, Video & Voiceover professional Neil Weightman of Weightman Digital agreed to be our very first guest on our ListenIN podcast and he didn’t disappoint. 

Listen to how Neil’s career journey has taken him from Radio Presenter to owner of his very own Digital Media and Video business and listen right to the end to find out Neil’s reaction when we ask him if ‘Video killed the Radio Star’. 

A fascinating interview sprinkled with some fantastic responses to our Quick Question round along  with some brilliant words of wisdom Neil would have loved to have shared with his 20 year old self.

Never miss an episode of our ListenIN podcast by pressing the subscribe button NOW as we interview more interesting & influential individuals.  

]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-7918849 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2299 1 1 full false Neil Weightman Teaser Intro... Neil Weightman Teaser Intro... Here is a short Intro to our 1st Guest out our Podcast

]]> Here is a short Intro to our 1st Guest out our Podcast

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]]> Jim Reid & Phil Buchan Buzzsprout-7784194 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 31 1 trailer false Listen In - The introduction into our Podcast Listen In - The introduction into our Podcast Join  Jim and Phil as the tell us why This is a MUST LISTEN to podcast. 

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