Episodes

  • Episode #10 - Not VAT old thing ft. Remco Weeda

    Episode #10 - Not VAT old thing ft. Remco Weeda
    Sep 18 2024
    Remco Weeda, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Scarborough College talks with Nik and James about the looming VAT on school fees, how to put your school at the centre of its community, and why brisket is his favourite meat to smoke.
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    37 mins
  • Episode #9 - From Dublin to Vancouver ft. Kelsey Hayre

    Episode #9 - From Dublin to Vancouver ft. Kelsey Hayre
    Sep 5 2024
    Kelsey Hayre, Assistant Director of Advancement at Stratford Hall School in Vancouver explains exactly what advancement means - and talks about the power of alumni, authentic storytelling and word-of-mouth marketing when she hits the studio with hosts James and Nik.
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    33 mins
  • Episode #8: Break(danc)ing the mould ft. Kyle Aldous

    Episode #8: Break(danc)ing the mould ft. Kyle Aldous
    Aug 22 2024
    Kyle Aldous, Executive Director of Communications at Singapore American School, chats with James and Nik about his experience being part of an expat family, the importance of organic social, and his journey from the candy business to the world of marketing and admissions.
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    37 mins
  • Episode #7: Whatsapp-ening at Sedbergh ft. Davild Milner

    Episode #7: Whatsapp-ening at Sedbergh ft. Davild Milner
    Aug 8 2024
    David Milner, Director of Marketing and International Relations at Sedbergh School and Board Chair of AMCIS, speaks to James and Nik about 500 years of Sedbergh history, the challenges facing the UK Independent School sector, and his vibes on Whatsapp and Linkedin,
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    40 mins
  • MAD Community Update: July 2024

    MAD Community Update: July 2024
    Jul 27 2024
    Nik brings you a short update on what's new with the podcast, including a new episode format for Season 2 and our upcoming collaboration with The PIE.
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    5 mins
  • Episode #6: A story about War(saw) ft. Nikita Vasyliev

    Episode #6: A story about War(saw) ft. Nikita Vasyliev
    Jul 25 2024
    Nikita Vasyliev, Communications & Marketing Manager at Pechersk School International, speaks to James and Nik about his experience of the war in Ukraine, how you relocate a school in the middle of a conflict, and the springs of hope that come the warmth of an international school community.
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    36 mins
  • Episode #5: The A-merry-go-round ft. Elizabeth Drake

    Episode #5: The A-merry-go-round ft. Elizabeth Drake
    Jul 11 2024
    Elizabeth Drake, VP Global Marketing at Amerigo Education, chats to James and Nik about the secondary system in the USA, selling the American dream, and why a bit of good old hustle is ingredient in the recipe for success.
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    37 mins
  • Episode #4: Forstering success in BKK ft. Jane Forster

    Episode #4: Forstering success in BKK ft. Jane Forster
    Jun 27 2024
    Jane Forster, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Wellington College International Bangkok, talks about standing out in a competitive marketplace, why the perfect photo is the most powerful marketing asset, and the key differences between the marketing and admissions functions in an international school as she joins James and Nik in the studio.
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    35 mins