What makes a Welsh cake truly great? Joe Granville has very strong opinions on this, and honestly, you’ll be hungry within minutes!

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson chats with Joe Granville from Rogue Welsh Cakes about turning a lockdown idea into a thriving Newport business, swapping healthcare for baking and building a brand around proper quality, personality and passion.

Joe shares how Rogue Welsh Cakes landed corporate clients, Welsh Government orders, wedding work, market success and even dreams of getting Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham AFC involved. There’s also plenty on BNI, word-of-mouth marketing, social media honesty, imposter syndrome and why Joe has absolutely no plans to see his Welsh cakes sitting on a supermarket shelf.

Fun, honest and full of cake - what’s not to love? Grab a cuppa and tune in. 

About your guest:

Joe Granville is the co-founder and owner of Rogue Welsh Cakes, a family-run Welsh cake business he created with his mum, Maria, in 2020. After working in healthcare, Joe turned his love of food, flavour and Welsh culture into a business built around handmade Welsh cakes with a twist, selling from Newport Market, online, at events and through corporate gifting. Rogue Welsh Cakes is known for creative flavour combinations, Welsh cake masterclasses and a strong focus on quality ingredients and personality-led customer experience. You can find out more about Joe and Rogue Welsh Cakes here:

Website: https://roguewelshcakes.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-granville-8994662a1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roguewelshcakes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roguewelshcakes/

X: https://x.com/roguewelshcakes/

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

What makes a Welsh cake truly great? Joe Granville has very strong opinions on this, and honestly, you&rsquo;ll be hungry within minutes!
In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson chats with Joe Granville from Rogue Welsh Cakes about turning a lockdown idea into a thriving Newport business, swapping healthcare for baking and building a brand around proper quality, personality and passion.
Joe shares how Rogue Welsh Cakes landed corporate clients, Welsh Government orders, wedding work, market success and even dreams of getting Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham AFC involved. There&rsquo;s also plenty on BNI, word-of-mouth marketing, social media honesty, imposter syndrome and why Joe has absolutely no plans to see his Welsh cakes sitting on a supermarket shelf.
Fun, honest and full of cake - what&rsquo;s not to love? Grab a cuppa and tune in.&nbsp;
About your guest:
Joe Granville is the co-founder and owner of Rogue Welsh Cakes, a family-run Welsh cake business he created with his mum, Maria, in 2020. After working in healthcare, Joe turned his love of food, flavour and Welsh culture into a business built around handmade Welsh cakes with a twist, selling from Newport Market, online, at events and through corporate gifting. Rogue Welsh Cakes is known for creative flavour combinations, Welsh cake masterclasses and a strong focus on quality ingredients and personality-led customer experience. You can find out more about Joe and Rogue Welsh Cakes here:
Website: <a href="https://roguewelshcakes.com/">https://roguewelshcakes.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-granville-8994662a1/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-granville-8994662a1/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/roguewelshcakes/">https://www.facebook.com/roguewelshcakes/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roguewelshcakes/">https://www.instagram.com/roguewelshcakes/</a>
X: <a href="https://x.com/roguewelshcakes/">https://x.com/roguewelshcakes/</a>
About your host:
Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.
iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/</a>
Engaging Marketeer: <a href="https://engagingmarketeer.com">https://engagingmarketeer.com</a>
Engage Web: <a href="https://www.engageweb.co.uk">https://www.engageweb.co.uk</a>

Described by one detractor as an 'angry receding man', Darren Jamieson hosts the Engaging Marketeer Podcast where the Liverpool Comedy Festival winner delivers his own brand of business and marketing content. With a mixture of personal stories, detailed advice, step-by-step processes, angry explosive rants and thought-provoking interviews, Darren offers a very different take on business and marketing that provides insights for new startups and experienced business owners alike.

Described by one detractor as an 'angry receding man', Darren Jamieson hosts the Engaging Marketeer Podcast where the Liverpool Comedy Festival winner delivers his own brand of business and marketing content. With a mixture of personal stories, detailed advice, step-by-step processes, angry explosive rants and thought-provoking interviews, Darren offers a very different take on business and marketing that provides insights for new startups and experienced business owners alike.

Engaging Marketeer

Described by one detractor as an 'angry receding man', Darren Jamieson hosts the Engaging Marketeer Podcast where the Liverpool Comedy Festival winner delivers his own brand of business and marketing content. With a mixture of personal stories, detailed advice, step-by-step processes, angry explosive rants and thought-provoking interviews, Darren offers a very different take on business and marketing that provides insights for new startups and experienced business owners alike. The Engaging Marketeer Podcast debuted at #1 in the Marketing chart on Apple Podcasts.

Described by one detractor as an 'angry receding man', Darren Jamieson hosts the Engaging Marketeer Podcast where the Liverpool Comedy Festival winner delivers his own brand of business and marketing content. With a mixture of personal stories, detailed advice, step-by-step processes, angry explosive rants and thought-provoking interviews, Darren offers a very different take on business and marketing that provides insights for new startups and experienced business owners alike. The Engaging Marketeer Podcast debuted at #1 in the Marketing chart on Apple Podcasts.

The Greatest Welsh Cakes in Wales - Joe Granville - Rogue Welsh Cakes

What happens when a country goes from fear, rationing and silence to freedom of speech, open borders and employee rights?

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson chats with Elda Bajraktari, an HR consultant, trainer and public speaker based in Tirana, Albania, about growing up during one of the biggest turning points in her country’s history. Elda shares what it was like to live through Albania’s regime change in the early 1990s, from being kept almost completely in the dark about the outside world to suddenly seeing freedom, choice and opportunity begin to open up.

The conversation then moves into Elda’s work in HR, where she helps businesses and employees better understand workplace rights, fair treatment, communication and labour law. She explains why firing without proper grounds can be such a costly mistake for employers, why employees don’t always act on the rights they know they have, and how Albania is still dealing with challenges such as brain drain and a changing workforce.

From human rights under a harsh regime to employee rights in modern workplaces, this is a fascinating, warm and eye-opening conversation about change, resilience, fairness and what freedom really looks like in everyday life.

About the guest:

Elda Bajraktari is an HR consultant, trainer and public speaker based in Tirana, Albania. Having worked in human resources since 2006, Elda supports businesses, public organisations and employees with employment rights, fair treatment, workplace communication and labour law compliance. Her experience spans sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals, marketing, advertising and public sector advisory work.

Originally graduating in English teaching, Elda began her career working with international humanitarian organisations during the Kosovo crisis, before moving into HR. Today, she delivers training sessions, workshops and seminars designed to help organisations create fairer, more legally compliant workplaces while helping employees better understand their rights. You can connect with Elda here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldabajraktari/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elda.bajraktari.1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldabajraktari/

Email address: EldaBajraktari@gmail.com

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

What happens when a country goes from fear, rationing and silence to freedom of speech, open borders and employee rights?
In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson chats with Elda Bajraktari, an HR consultant, trainer and public speaker based in Tirana, Albania, about growing up during one of the biggest turning points in her country&rsquo;s history. Elda shares what it was like to live through Albania&rsquo;s regime change in the early 1990s, from being kept almost completely in the dark about the outside world to suddenly seeing freedom, choice and opportunity begin to open up.
The conversation then moves into Elda&rsquo;s work in HR, where she helps businesses and employees better understand workplace rights, fair treatment, communication and labour law. She explains why firing without proper grounds can be such a costly mistake for employers, why employees don&rsquo;t always act on the rights they know they have, and how Albania is still dealing with challenges such as brain drain and a changing workforce.
From human rights under a harsh regime to employee rights in modern workplaces, this is a fascinating, warm and eye-opening conversation about change, resilience, fairness and what freedom really looks like in everyday life.
About the guest:
Elda Bajraktari is an HR consultant, trainer and public speaker based in Tirana, Albania. Having worked in human resources since 2006, Elda supports businesses, public organisations and employees with employment rights, fair treatment, workplace communication and labour law compliance. Her experience spans sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals, marketing, advertising and public sector advisory work.
Originally graduating in English teaching, Elda began her career working with international humanitarian organisations during the Kosovo crisis, before moving into HR. Today, she delivers training sessions, workshops and seminars designed to help organisations create fairer, more legally compliant workplaces while helping employees better understand their rights. You can connect with Elda here:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldabajraktari/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldabajraktari/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elda.bajraktari.1/">https://www.facebook.com/elda.bajraktari.1/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eldabajraktari/">https://www.instagram.com/eldabajraktari/</a>
Email address: <a href="mailto:EldaBajraktari@gmail.com">EldaBajraktari@gmail.com</a>
About your host:
Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.
iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/</a>
Engaging Marketeer: <a href="https://engagingmarketeer.com">https://engagingmarketeer.com</a>
Engage Web: <a href="https://www.engageweb.co.uk">https://www.engageweb.co.uk</a>

Albanian Regime Change: Human Rights To Employee Rights - Elda Bajraktari

From video game music to trance anthems, IT support and near legal trouble, Adam Pracy’s career has taken some unexpected turns.

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Nick Arkell chats with Adam, best known as part of Conductor & Cowboy, about the story behind the trance classic Feeling This Way, his early work in video game music, and the unofficial Sonique remix that almost got him into serious trouble before opening the door to Serious Records and Judge Jules.

They also talk about running an IT business, being self-taught in tech, the power of genuine enthusiasm in sales, and why Adam believes quality beats quantity every time, whether you’re making music, marketing yourself, or posting on social media.

Expect trance nostalgia, retro computers, honest marketing advice, and the story behind the name Conductor & Cowboy.

More about Adam

Adam Pracy is a music producer best known as part of Conductor & Cowboy, whose trance track Feeling This Way became a defining release of its era. Before moving into dance music, Adam worked in the video game industry, creating music for titles on systems including the Commodore Amiga and PC. He has also run his own IT support business, worked in retail technology, and now helps support new talent through his role with a music label’s A&R team.

More about The Conductor & The Cowboy / Adam:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampracy/

https://www.facebook.com/AdamPracyDJ/

https://www.instagram.com/adampracy/

https://x.com/AdamPracy

https://linktr.ee/conductorandcowboy/

https://www.conductorandcowboy.uk/

Listen to or buy his music:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/33N9EYlv06HF26gpMMFGZk

https://conductorandcowboy.bandcamp.com/

Computer game music by Adam Pracy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kgUzQ8abWI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waR7uLMGHWE

Trance FC record label:

https://www.facebook.com/TranceFCOfficial

More about Nick

Nick Arkell is a web developer at Engage Web and the guest host of this special episode of The Engaging Marketeer. With a background in radio, online streaming and technology, Nick brings a mix of technical knowledge, broadcasting experience and a long-standing passion for trance music to his conversation with Adam Pracy.

You can connect with Nick here: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickarkell/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nickarkell

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nickarkelluk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickArkell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickarkell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickarkelluk/

X: https://x.com/nickarkell

Website: https://nickarkell.net/

From video game music to trance anthems, IT support and near legal trouble, Adam Pracy&rsquo;s career has taken some unexpected turns.
In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Nick Arkell chats with Adam, best known as part of Conductor &amp; Cowboy, about the story behind the trance classic Feeling This Way, his early work in video game music, and the unofficial Sonique remix that almost got him into serious trouble before opening the door to Serious Records and Judge Jules.
They also talk about running an IT business, being self-taught in tech, the power of genuine enthusiasm in sales, and why Adam believes quality beats quantity every time, whether you&rsquo;re making music, marketing yourself, or posting on social media.
Expect trance nostalgia, retro computers, honest marketing advice, and the story behind the name Conductor &amp; Cowboy.
More about Adam
Adam Pracy is a music producer best known as part of Conductor &amp; Cowboy, whose trance track Feeling This Way became a defining release of its era. Before moving into dance music, Adam worked in the video game industry, creating music for titles on systems including the Commodore Amiga and PC. He has also run his own IT support business, worked in retail technology, and now helps support new talent through his role with a music label&rsquo;s A&amp;R team.
More about The Conductor &amp; The Cowboy / Adam:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampracy/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampracy/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AdamPracyDJ/">https://www.facebook.com/AdamPracyDJ/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adampracy/">https://www.instagram.com/adampracy/</a>
<a href="https://x.com/AdamPracy">https://x.com/AdamPracy</a>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/conductorandcowboy/">https://linktr.ee/conductorandcowboy/</a>
<a href="https://www.conductorandcowboy.uk/">https://www.conductorandcowboy.uk/</a>
Listen to or buy his music:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/33N9EYlv06HF26gpMMFGZk">https://open.spotify.com/artist/33N9EYlv06HF26gpMMFGZk</a>
<a href="https://conductorandcowboy.bandcamp.com/">https://conductorandcowboy.bandcamp.com/</a>
Computer game music by Adam Pracy:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kgUzQ8abWI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kgUzQ8abWI</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waR7uLMGHWE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waR7uLMGHWE</a>
Trance FC record label:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TranceFCOfficial">https://www.facebook.com/TranceFCOfficial</a>
More about Nick
Nick Arkell is a web developer at Engage Web and the guest host of this special episode of The Engaging Marketeer. With a background in radio, online streaming and technology, Nick brings a mix of technical knowledge, broadcasting experience and a long-standing passion for trance music to his conversation with Adam Pracy.
You can connect with Nick here:&nbsp;
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickarkell/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickarkell/</a>
Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/nickarkell">https://www.twitch.tv/nickarkell</a>
TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@nickarkelluk">https://tiktok.com/@nickarkelluk</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NickArkell">https://www.youtube.com/c/NickArkell</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nickarkell/">https://www.facebook.com/nickarkell/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickarkelluk/">https://www.instagram.com/nickarkelluk/</a>
X: <a href="https://x.com/nickarkell">https://x.com/nickarkell</a>
Website: <a href="https://nickarkell.net/">https://nickarkell.net/</a>

Conducting Synthesis, Software & Success with Adam Pracy

Can AI replace human connection? What actually makes a great leader? And why do so many founders struggle when their business starts to grow?

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson sits down with business coach, therapist and Pivot Points Podcast host André Radmall for a fascinating conversation about leadership, workplace psychology, creativity, communication and the future of business in the age of AI.

They dive into why money alone doesn’t motivate employees, how conflict can actually make teams stronger and why the best businesses are the ones where people genuinely feel heard, valued and included. André also shares how he transitioned from therapy into business coaching during the pandemic, what inspired his podcast, and why understanding human behaviour gives leaders a huge advantage in business.

The conversation also explores the dangers of AI echo chambers, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and practical marketing advice for coaches, consultants and founders looking to grow their audience online.

If you’re interested in leadership, psychology, business growth, team dynamics, content marketing or the future impact of AI on the workplace, this episode is packed with insights you’ll definitely want to hear.

More About André

André Radmall is a business coach, therapist, speaker and podcast host who specialises in helping individuals, founders and organisations navigate change, leadership and personal growth. With a background in therapy and systemic coaching, André works with businesses to improve communication, psychological safety and team dynamics, helping leaders build healthier and more effective workplaces.

He is also the host of the Pivot Points Podcast, where he interviews guests about major turning points in their lives and careers, and the author of Get Unstuck, a book exploring how changing the stories we tell ourselves can transform the way we live and work.

You can connect with André here:

Website: https://www.andreradmall.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-radmall-12373544/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andre.radmall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreradmall/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09B2GHK7B/

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/

Engaging Marketeer: https://engagingmarketeer.com

Engage Web: https://www.engageweb.co.uk

Can AI replace human connection? What actually makes a great leader? And why do so many founders struggle when their business starts to grow?
In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson sits down with business coach, therapist and Pivot Points Podcast host Andr&eacute; Radmall for a fascinating conversation about leadership, workplace psychology, creativity, communication and the future of business in the age of AI.
They dive into why money alone doesn&rsquo;t motivate employees, how conflict can actually make teams stronger and why the best businesses are the ones where people genuinely feel heard, valued and included. Andr&eacute; also shares how he transitioned from therapy into business coaching during the pandemic, what inspired his podcast, and why understanding human behaviour gives leaders a huge advantage in business.
The conversation also explores the dangers of AI echo chambers, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and practical marketing advice for coaches, consultants and founders looking to grow their audience online.
If you&rsquo;re interested in leadership, psychology, business growth, team dynamics, content marketing or the future impact of AI on the workplace, this episode is packed with insights you&rsquo;ll definitely want to hear.
More About Andr&eacute;
Andr&eacute; Radmall is a business coach, therapist, speaker and podcast host who specialises in helping individuals, founders and organisations navigate change, leadership and personal growth. With a background in therapy and systemic coaching, Andr&eacute; works with businesses to improve communication, psychological safety and team dynamics, helping leaders build healthier and more effective workplaces.
He is also the host of the Pivot Points Podcast, where he interviews guests about major turning points in their lives and careers, and the author of Get Unstuck, a book exploring how changing the stories we tell ourselves can transform the way we live and work.
You can connect with Andr&eacute; here:
Website: <a href="https://www.andreradmall.com/">https://www.andreradmall.com/</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-radmall-12373544/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-radmall-12373544/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andre.radmall">https://www.facebook.com/andre.radmall</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreradmall/">https://www.instagram.com/andreradmall/</a>
Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09B2GHK7B/">https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09B2GHK7B/</a>
About your host:
Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.
iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/engaging-marketeer/id1612454837</a>
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjamieson/</a>
Engaging Marketeer: <a href="https://engagingmarketeer.com">https://engagingmarketeer.com</a>
Engage Web: <a href="https://www.engageweb.co.uk">https://www.engageweb.co.uk</a>

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