Episode 46 of the MRTV Podcast is out now, and we are sitting down with one of the most influential voices in the West Midlands ecosystem.Tony Elvin, General Manager of Touchwood Shopping Centre, takes us behind the scenes of his 25-year career. He shares how his journey evolved from managing bowling alleys and leisure facilities, to running the Village Hotel right here in Shirley, taking the helm at Birmingham's iconic Hotel du Vin, and ultimately stepping into retail asset management.Beyond Touchwood, as the Former President of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce and current Chair of the Solihull BID, Tony has a unique bird's-eye view of what it takes to build a thriving regional economy.In this full episode, we discuss:The High Street Reality: The raw truth about competing with online giants.The Experiential Shift: How Touchwood evolved from a shopping mall into a dynamic leisure hub.The Talent Crunch: Real strategies for navigating today's modern labor market.Whether you're a business owner, a retail professional, or passionate about the future of our region, you don't want to miss this one.🔗 Watch the full episode now..#MRTVPodcast #SolihullBusiness #RetailStrategy #CommunityLeadership #TouchwoodSolihull #WestMidlandsBusiness #Podcasting

So many entrepreneurs get completely paralysed by overthinking, over-strategising, and waiting for the 'perfect' time to strike. Our guest today built an entire brand around the exact antidote to that paralysis.Joining us for Episode 45 is Jamie Harper, the visionary founder and owner of JST MVE—one of Birmingham’s most innovative gym and movement spaces. Jamie didn’t just open a fitness facility; he disrupted a crowded industry by stripping away the gimmicks and focusing on raw, functional human movement and pure momentum. Today, we’re diving into what it actually takes to scale a premium independent fitness brand, how to build a community that doesn't just show up but stays, and the exact business mindset required to turn a passion into a powerhouse. If you've been waiting for a sign to take your business or your mindset to the next level, this is it. Let’s dial in, cut the noise, and—just move.Jamie Harper JST MVE, Morgan Reach TV, How to scale an independent gym, Gym business success story, Fitness entrepreneur interview

In this latest episode of Morgan Reach TV, we sit down with Alfie Willis, the young founder of Choo Choo—a tech startup taking on the corporate giants of the rail industry, and is starting to win in more ways than one! 🚂Alfie grew up surrounded by entrepreneurs, learning the language of business at the dinner table. In this episode, he shares how that unique upbringing, his experiences in Private equity (and a wild stint lobbying in Texas!) gave him the grit to strike out on his own.What we cover:👉 Why he built Choo Choo to fix a broken system (Automatic delay compensation payments, Zero booking fees & smart split-ticketing).👉 The absolute highs and brutal lows of building a tech brand from scratch.👉 Practical "Do’s and Don’ts" for anyone dreaming of starting their own business.If you want to know what it really takes to build a startup and challenge massive companies, don’t miss this.📺 Watch the full episode now! #MorganReachTV #ChooChoo #TrainTravel #StartupJourney #BusinessAdvice #EntrepreneurLife #NewEpisode