Daniel Kwaku Merki is an inspiring entrepreneur known for his dynamic career transitions and innovative ventures.

His journey has been marked by bold leaps, embodying the spirit of "quit and switching" to explore new opportunities and redefine success on his own terms. Daniel Kwaku, a financial professional and entrepreneur.

Daniel's ability to adapt and his entrepreneurial insights make him a compelling figure, offering lessons in resilience and reinvention to aspiring business leaders everywhere.

About Adrian

Adrian is a podcast coach and host, digital consultant, and mentor who has over the past decade has built a versatile skill set and a reputation in the UK Tech and Digital industry; including running startups, design and E-Commerce agencies and online academies, whilst being the forefront of commercial success at various companies. Within this time, I’ve spoken at and hosted various workshops and events in the UK and online, and have picked up notable plaudits and have privately consulted high-net worth individuals and even influencers affiliated with the Royal Family, on their personal digital strategy.

How Quit and Switch Came About

This podcast came about because since 2020, Adrian has been working and advising individuals who have been changing their careers, whether they did this voluntarily or were made redundant mainly through the pandemic. He also realised that throughout his professional life, he has constantly pivoted to different types of employment for various reasons.

In 2018, Adrian launched his own startup following leaving the EdTech abruptly, Go Psycle, the online platform that connects cyclists and matches them to cycle partners & unforgettable experiences. Adrian had a good waiting list and then shut the business down as he realised the magnitude of resources and time it would take to make the business successful, which was a little too overwhelming at the time.

In 2019, Adrian became self-employed working a short contract for Just Eat working as a Product Owner, he then went on to become Head of Growth and partnerships for UX Academy, an online UX Design training company and community, effectively running the business as a self-employed contractor.

In 2021, Adrian returned to normal employment, becoming the UK Sales Manager for a Data Privacy Software company called iubenda, originally from Italy.

Adrian's unique blend of experience led to many Linkedin messages and Zoom calls from around the world, from countries including South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ghana and more. His connections wanted advice and were seeking actionable insights and tips from my personal journey, that they could apply on their own in their own journey's.

Share your quit and switch story with us or get in touch

Email: ⁠adrian@quitandswitch.co⁠

Website: ⁠https://www.quitandswitch.co

Connect with Adrian

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/⁠

Website:

This week, Adrian speaks to Adrian Benjamin. He was previously a Financial Consultant with over 10 years' experience working internationally for the largest Investment and Corporate banks in the world such as UBS, HSBC and RBS. He has recently switched over to Wealth Protection and now advises and trains clients over at Adrian B Finance.

Adrian has since picked up plaudits, having won awards from Scottish Advisor for social media, winning advisor of the year at his Wealth Protection firm in 2022 and has worked with the likes of Legal and General and Vitality.

In this episode, Adrian and I will discuss:

• Why he quit banking and finance after working for some of the biggest banks in the world including UBS, Credit Suisse and HSBC and others.

-Why he networks twice a week instead of watching Netflix at home

• Why footballers are going broke every week and what inspired him to switch to Wealth Protection

-The importance of Wealth Protection for yourself, Property, Business and building generational wealth for your family

Connect with Adrian Benjamin

Instagram:

/ adrianbfinance

Facebook:

/ adrianbfinance

Linkedin:

/ adrian-benjamin-cemap

Website:

Clayton M Coke is the Founder & Managing Director of PRMS Ltd a Late Payment Management consultancy based in the City of London. Clayton is also the host of the Business/Entrepreneurship podcast, The Cashflow Show.

Linkedin:

/ claytoncoke

Clayton’s business Website: www.prmsltd.co.uk

The Cashflow Show Podcast Website: https://thecashflowshowpodcast.com/

Twitter:

/ thecashflowshow

Instagram:

/ thecashflowshowpodcast

The episode show notes will soon be available on:

This week, Adrian speaks to Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan, CEO of Donsfield, to share valuable tips that have the potential to change lives. We discuss Academia, leveraging failure for greater success and expansion into different verticals and utilizing AI.

He tackles life and career management scenarios with meticulous strategies based on his expertise in business development, E-commerce, scientific research and logistics and supply chain management.

He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and was a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard University.

Dr Pradeep is also a world class speaker on youth development, education, healthcare, social issues, career development and success.

He's the author of "99 Trillion Helpers to Improve Your Gut Health": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trillion-Hel...

In this episode, Dr Pradeep and I will discuss:

-How Dr Pradeep went from earning one pound to now visualising making trillions in revenue

-Life changing advice on never giving up and leverage failures as a springboard to greater success

-How anyone can come up with innovative ideas and create products that solve real problems

Head over to: https://www.quitandswitch.co/pradeep for the episode show notes and references.

About Adrian

Adrian is a podcast coach and host, digital consultant, and mentor who has over the past decade has built a versatile skill set and a reputation in the UK Tech and Digital industry; including running startups, design and E-Commerce agencies and online academies, whilst being the forefront of commercial success at various companies. Within this time, I’ve spoken at and hosted various workshops and events in the UK and online, and have picked up notable plaudits and have privately consulted high-net worth individuals and even influencers affiliated with the Royal Family, on their personal digital strategy.

How Quit and Switch Came About

This podcast came about because since 2020, Adrian has been working and advising individuals who have been changing their careers, whether they did this voluntarily or were made redundant mainly through the pandemic. He also realised that throughout his professional life, he has constantly pivoted to different types of employment for various reasons.

In 2018, Adrian launched his own startup following leaving the EdTech abruptly, Go Psycle, the online platform that connects cyclists and matches them to cycle partners & unforgettable experiences. Adrian had a good waiting list and then shut the business down as he realised the magnitude of resources and time it would take to make the business successful, which was a little too overwhelming at the time.

In 2019, Adrian became self-employed working a short contract for

This week, Adrian speaks to James Church.

James Church is an accomplished entrepreneur. He is the founder of Robot Mascot, a niche pitch and investment readiness agency, and the author of "Investable Entrepreneur". His best-selling book has revolutionised the world of startup investment. When his book was released, it quickly soared to the top of the charts, even surpassing the likes of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk on Amazon.

The Six Principles of the Perfect Pitch encapsulate James' years of experience and provide a step-by-step guide for founders looking to master the art of pitching. James Church's story is one of determination and innovation.

In this episode, James and I will discuss:

🌟 The importance of having a long-term vision for the business and breaking it down into shorter-term goals

🌟 The significance of understanding investors and tailoring pitches accordingly. James encourages founders to test and validate the market before making career switches and advises on building a strong personal brand

🌟 We share James's own entrepreneurial journey, from graphic design to co-founding Robot Mascot, a niche pitch and investment readiness agency. James believes in the power of niching and shares his experiences of focusing on one thing, leading to improved communication and increased work

🌟 We discuss Robot Mascot's investor outreach services and their plans for expansion

🌟 Ready to level up your entrepreneurial journey? Take the Pitch Ready scorecard.

Head over to www.quitandswitch.co/jameschurch for the episode show notes and references

🌟 Follow James Church on Linkedin:

/ jamescchurch

About Quit and Switch

Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels, the show where we speak to established or rising stars, who have successfully pivoted from one career, industry or business to another, so professionals and entrepreneurs like us, in a transition, can learn tips and insights that we can apply in our own journeys.

This show is hosted by Adrian Daniels, a career professional who has quit and switched his whole life.

Listen to episode #003 to learn about Adrian's Quit and Switch journey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xwD...

🌟 Visit Adrian's Website: https://www.adriandaniels.co

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On this first episode of Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels, Adrian welcomes Matt Burns, ex-Head of HR at Walmart, an experienced HR executive, founder of Bento HR and host of Thinking Inside the Box podcast.

We talk about:

• Matt’s transition from HR leader to HR founder, tips for transitioning into HR and the digital transformation space, and how constraints can drive innovation.
• We also discuss podcasting as a tool for building relationships in business, the impact of COVID on the workplace, and the importance of adapting to stay relevant
• Adrian shares his own experience of disrupting his corporate career, and Matt gives advice on how to make the best of career, life, or business situation.

The episode emphasises taking action now and using available resources to develop new skills.

Timestamps

01:19 Matt Burns: HR exec turned podcaster

03:32 Matt Burns turned entrepreneur uses podcasting

10:05 Constraints driving innovation: Lessons

18:10 Plan for future career changes now

24:19 Kindness and community vital for success

About Quit and Switch Podcast

Introducing Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels. A brand new podcast which focuses on careers, business and entrepreneurship, with a touch of self-development.

Since 2020, the world has never been the same; we have witnessed global phenomenons such as lockdowns, The Great Resignation, The Work From Home Revolution, The Artificial Intelligence Revolution and so much more. 2019 is but a distance memory. Most of all, the career and business marketplace is totally disrupted.

Quit and Switch hosted by Adrian Daniels, reveals stories and lessons of established or rising stars who have pivoted from a specific career, business or industry, so professionals and entrepreneurs in a transition, can gain actionable tips and insights to apply in their own journeys.

Share your quit and switch story with us or get in touch

Email: adrian@quitandswitch.co

Website: https://quitandswitch.co

Connect with Adrian

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/

Website: https://adriandaniels.co

Become a podcaster

Website: https://atozpodcasting.com

Community: https://atozpodcasting.com/community

In this episode, Adrian shares his own quit and switch journey with the listeners, exploring the different careers, businesses and industries he's been involved in through his professional life. And how he's got to where he is today.

About Adrian

Adrian is a podcast coach and host, digital consultant, and mentor who has over the past decade has built a versatile skill set and a reputation in the UK Tech and Digital industry; including running startups, design and E-Commerce agencies and online academies, whilst being the forefront of commercial success at various companies. Within this time, I’ve spoken at and hosted various workshops and events in the UK and online, and have picked up notable plaudits and have privately consulted high-net worth individuals and even influencers affiliated with the Royal Family, on their personal digital strategy.

How Quit and Switch Came About

Here’s why this podcast came about.

This podcast came about because since 2020, Adrian has been working and advising individuals who have been changing their careers, whether they did this voluntarily or were made redundant mainly through the pandemic. He also realised that throughout his professional life, he has constantly pivoted to different types of employment for various reasons.

In 2018, Adrian launched his own startup following leaving the EdTech abruptly, Go Psycle, the online platform that connects cyclists and matches them to cycle partners & unforgettable experiences. Adrian had a good waiting list and then shut the business down as he realised the magnitude of resources and time it would take to make the business successful, which was a little too overwhelming at the time.

In 2019, Adrian became self-employed working a short contract for Just Eat working as a Product Owner, he then went on to become Head of Growth and partnerships for UX Academy, an online UX Design training company and community, effectively running the business as a self-employed contractor.

In 2021, Adrian returned to normal employment, becoming the UK Sales Manager for a Data Privacy Software company called iubenda, originally from Italy.

Adrian's unique blend of experience led to many Linkedin messages and Zoom calls from around the world, from countries including South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ghana and more. His connections wanted advice and were seeking actionable insights and tips from my personal journey, that they could apply on their own in their own journey's.

Share your quit and switch story with us or get in touch

Email: ⁠adrian@quitandswitch.co⁠

Website: ⁠https://quitandswitch.co⁠

Connect with Adrian

Linkedin:

Quit and Switch - A Short 58 second Audio Film Experience.

Introducing Quit and Switch with Adrian Daniels. A brand new podcast which focuses on careers, business and entrepreneurship, with a touch of self-development.

Since 2020, the world has never been the same; we have witnessed global phenomenons such as lockdowns, The Great Resignation, The Work From Home Revolution, The Artificial Intelligence Revolution and so much more. 2019 is but a distance memory. Most of all, the career and business marketplace is totally disrupted.

Quit and Switch hosted by Adrian Daniels, reveals stories and lessons of established or rising stars who have pivoted from a specific career, business or industry, so professionals and entrepreneurs in a transition, can gain actionable tips and insights to apply in their own journeys.

Share your quit and switch story with us or get in touch

Email: ⁠adrian@quitandswitch.co⁠

Website: ⁠https://quitandswitch.co⁠

Connect with Adrian

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/⁠

Website: ⁠https://adriandaniels.co⁠

Become a podcaster

Website: ⁠https://atozpodcasting.com⁠

Community: ⁠https://atozpodcasting.com/community