Start Scale Succeed

Want to start, scale and succeed in your product business? Buying & retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&S, Debenhams and Asda, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit. In this weekly business podcast, Nicole is here to empower you to "start, scale and succeed" by providing you with inspiration, motivation and insight from entrepreneurs and experts to help you in the retail industry.

This podcast includes tips, tactics and conversations that you can learn from and implement into your own business, from start up entrepreneurs that have just launched to multi million pound businesses. With tips from experts and how to’s to help your business grow to enable you to live the life you crave. From side hustle to stock market and everything in between.

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 34 minutes
Episodes: 196
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Ep 195 Scaling A Global Beauty And Wellness Brand, How Popmask grew 500% in one year

On this episode of Start Scale Succeed, Nicole chats with Louisa Booth, the inspiring founder behind Pop Mask and Blushing LA.

Louisa shares her entrepreneurial journey from investment banking to b…

01:27:03 | Thu 17 Jul 2025

Ep 194 Ways To Use AI In Your Product Business With Dean Johnston

In this value-packed episode, Nicole Higgins sits down with Dean Johnson—AI consultant, and experienced product business founder—to dive into the game-changing ways artificial intelligence is transfo…

00:26:04 | Thu 03 Jul 2025

EP 193 Launching with Intention: Moonbow’s Journey from Idea to Indie Brand with founders Heather & Dr Felice Chan

When should I start talking about my brand on socials? How soon should I build a community? These are questions I'm often asked by brands that are starting and in EP 193 I'm chatting with Heather C…

00:44:49 | Thu 26 Jun 2025

Ep 192 The Easy Way To Launch Into The US Market With Lauren Orlicky

Welcome to another episode of the Start Scale Succeed podcast with your host, Nicole Higgins, the Buyer and Retail Coach. In this episode, Nicole is joined by Lauren Orlicky , co-founder of US Launch…

00:39:32 | Thu 26 Jun 2025

Ep 191 The Path To Profit with Petite Fashion Brand The Shortlist founder Laura Derricourt

In this weeks episode, Nicole brings back Laura, founder of The Shortlist—a premium petite fashion brand—for her third appearance on the podcast. Having followed Laura’s journey from launch to becomi…

00:32:58 | Thu 12 Jun 2025

Ep 190 Is PR over with journalist and communications expert Priscilla Pollara Live episode from Top Drawer

Is conventional PR over? In this weeks episode of start scale succeed we are live from the retail revealed stage of the Top Drawer Trade Fair I’m joined by Journalist and communications exper…

00:37:18 | Fri 30 May 2025

Ep 189 Crafting tone of voice that sells and inspires with Katie Ramsingh - The Fashion Copywriter

Nicole sits down with expert fashion copywriter Katie Ramsingh to dive deep into the art and strategy of creating compelling copy and developing a distinctive tone of voice for your brand. With over…

00:24:03 | Thu 22 May 2025

Ep 188 Turning Personal Frustration Into a Thriving Skincare Brand: Katy Cottam Founder Luna Daily

On this episode of Start Scale Succeed,Nicole Higgins sits down with Katy Cottam, the founder of Luna Daily—a body care brand redefining skincare for women at every age and life stage. Katy opens up…

00:47:10 | Thu 15 May 2025

EP 187 Navigating Anxiety and Overwhelm: Practical Mental Health Tools for Entrepreneurs with Anna Mathur

37% of entrepreneurs suffer from Anxiety and in this weeks Episode of Start Scale Succeed Nicole chats with Psychotherapist and Author Anna Mathur we talk about Anxiety, overwhelm and mental health a…

00:39:13 | Thu 08 May 2025

Ep 186 Packaging and Branding tips for product business with Claudia Costa- Rowse

Claudia shares her journey from marketing to design, the challenges early-stage brands face with packaging, and her expert advice on how founders can communicate their brand’s personality, maximize e…

00:28:59 | Thu 01 May 2025

Ep 185 Trade show Lessons, exhibiting at Top Drawer for the First time with Imogen Partridge

Join us as Imogen shares her journey from interior designer to creative business owner, revealing why she chose to make wholesale and trade shows a new focus, the realities of prepping for her debut …

00:35:44 | Thu 24 Apr 2025

Ep 184 Sourcing products from India the how and the what with Sara Collins Ethical production consultant

This episode is packed with practical advice for founders and brand owners looking to start or scale their product-based businesses—especially those considering India for production. You’ll learn a…

00:22:53 | Tue 22 Apr 2025

EP 183 How Passion and Perseverance Shaped 20 Years of Retail Success for Deryane Tadd founder of The Dressing Room

Nicole and Deryane delve into the reality of competing in a discount-driven market, strategies for driving sales, and the importance of focusing on exceptional customer service. For those considering…

00:34:17 | Thu 03 Apr 2025

Ep 182 Going for the Gut :Naked Biotics founders leanne and Amy chat about their start up journey so far and expanding into wholesale

This weeks episode of Start Scale Succeed Nicole is joined by Leanne and Amy, the dynamic co-founders of Naked Biotics. They delve into the journey of launching and scaling their probiotic brand ami…

00:38:48 | Thu 27 Mar 2025

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