Get Better in Chelmsford
Join host Richard as he sits down with the people building, creating, and shaping Chelmsford.
Get Better in Chelmsford shines a light on the fascinating stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders who have unlocked the secret of building something that matters. From organisations that have been going strong for over a century to grassroots movements that started with a poster in a coffee shop - these are the stories of people driven by passion, rooted in Chelmsford.
Get Better in Chelmsford
S3 E7: 99% Need Not Apply With Spencer Gore
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He set a goal in 2012 to buy a football club. He didn't know how much it would cost. He didn't know how long it would take. He wrote it down anyway. Years later, he bought Chelmsford City FC.
In this episode, Richard speaks to Spencer Gore - founder of EMJ (European Medical Journal), one of the UK's leading healthcare publishing businesses, and the man now trying to put Chelmsford on the map in a way that goes well beyond the birthplace of radio.
They cover Spencer's values-based approach to hiring - including a 90-minute values interview that shapes every appointment - how his dyslexia informed his relentless drive, and what it's like to take over a community asset rather than just a business. There's a walking football team with prostate cancer awareness built in. There's a Foundation feeding kids in school holidays who'd otherwise go without. There are fan forums every month.
This is the story of what happens when someone with big goals and strong values lands in the right place.
Recorded at:
City Space:
https://city-space.co.uk/
@city_space_chelmsford
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Website:
https://chelmsfordcityfc.com/
Where to find Get Better in Chelmsford:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/get-better-in-chelmsford
Created in collaboration with:
Better Agency @betteragency
Chelmsford City Council: @chelmscouncil