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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 More Make it British Make it British Podcast Archive Manufacturing Made Easy - find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British - become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram