{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Swim Against The Tide","title":"Ep017 – Ollie Marshall, Maplin Electronics | Re-inventing a High Street national treasure | SATT","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/24101252\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2934,"description":"In this episode of the podcast we meet Ollie Marshall, MD of Maplin Electronics, as he shares his journey from studying computer science to leading the well-known electronics brand. \nHe discusses how he has managed the brand from a high street retailer to direct-to-consumer seller, navigating big change to their business model during COVID-19. \nOllie Marshall discusses the positive integration of AI into business, the challenges faced in the consumer electronics market, and innovative strategies for retail. They explore the importance of building profitable businesses, the search for mentorship, and the significance of self-awareness in business growth.\nFinally, Ollie shares insights on adapting to market changes and the value of partnerships in a competitive landscape.\nWe hope you enjoy this podcast, if you do, please leave a like and subscribe to our channel!\nThe SATT Team :) ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zQjfWsV924URh0vC_15AKpexeflqFFJa1Qv4uJFC_jc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OGMz/NWQ5YTBiZjU2NDE0/YWJkNTA5MDg0OGE3/ZGU2YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}