I've interviewed some fantastic guests over the past 3 series of the Make it British podcast.

To celebrate the milestone which is 200 episodes, I'm bringing you a summary from 21 of the Make it British members that I have interviewed over the last few years.

All of them have built great UK-made businesses and have some great advice to impart!


Discover the Top 21 tips for building a great UK-made business:

Finding the 'why' behind your brand - Julie Deane CBE, The Cambridge Satchel Company 3:20

Why your brand should have a good story to tell - Jack Millington, Billy Tannery 04:37

Why you need to be prepared for hard work - Cath Whitworth, Celtic & Co 05:56

The reason that brands are choosing to make in the UK - Paul Smithers, Halcyon Blue 06:39

Being realistic about what can be made in the UK - Rebecca J Mills Designs 07:17

How making here helps to support local communities - Rich and Linda, Usual Objections 07:56

How much time it actually takes to launch a brand - Sian Reekie, Hettie 09:12

Why designers also need to have an understanding of the manufacturing process - Katie Walker Furniture 10:13

Why doing your research is key before visiting a manufacturer - Matt Booth, Both Barrels 10:54

How building partnerships with your manufacturers can be great for your brand - Rachel Atwood, Britannical 12:07

How making your own products means you can be flexible - Steph McGrath, Something Wicked 13:33

How you can help your customers to buy less and buy better - Joel Chudleigh, Made to Last 14:55

Why you should pride yourself on your quality - Richard Ince, James Ince Umbrellas 1805 15:57

How to attract young people into the industry - Emma Willis 16:40

Why marketing is just as important as designing - Genevieve Sweeney 17:04

Designing with your customer in mind - Samantha Brooke, Waring Brooke 17:37

Why you shouldn't discount - Mark Higgs, Crown Northampton 18:10

How not investing in too much stock can be good for business - Emma Matthews, Socko 18:47

Why being 'Made in Britain' isn't enough - Gillian Tusting, Tusting

The benefits of making in the UK for small businesses - Pippa Dziubinski, The Little Art Collection 20:40

Keeping it clear and simple - Brant Richards, HebTroCo 21:47

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