Four Decades, One Workplace – The One and Only Trevor Bedford

Join our one and only Trevor Bedford and Mark Gulley for an entertaining and uplifting episode to kick off the New Year discussing the changes Trev has seen in his extensive and varied career and lifelong friendships with the amazing CMC team.

We discuss the secrets behind Trev’s success, his youthful appearance, infectiously cheery disposition along with some of the standout memories and events.

There’s something for everyone in this episode, a lot of laughs and some serious messaging around what makes a successful career – a love of the job and the company, a strong work ethic, the importance of a smart appearance and ALWAYS being on time.

We look forward to many more years of our energetic, fun and fabulous Trev at CMC and hope that this chat brings a smile to your face!

Episode 18 – All Creatures Great and Small

In this episode of CMC Talks, we’re joined by Stuart Young, retired farm vet and rugby fan for an open and honest discussion about farm life, the changes seen in the veterinary world over recent times and the need to encourage and support hands-on training & young entrant development.

Stuart has spent decades improving poultry health and farm knowledge across the South West, former West Country Layers Association (WCLA) Chairman and is an avid Cullompton RFC supporter and volunteer.

We explore:

• How Stuart developed a lifelong interest for farming and how he progressed through his career as a farm vet
• The need for a positive mentor to develop and guide new entrants
• The importance of a supportive and understanding partner
• The benefits of a work hard/play hard mantra in life

A gentle walk through a successful and lengthy career offering valuable snippets to challenge us to take a risk and make the most of our opportunities.

Common Sense - It's Not So Common

In this engaging and down-to-earth episode of CMC Talks, we’re joined by Roy and Troy Stuart, Directors of Stuarts, a father-and-son duo with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and plenty of stories to share.

Together, they reflect on their journeys, how they developed and grown their business to where it is today, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Roy and Troy discuss:

-The importance of letting people think, and learn, for themselves

-The importance of handing over the reigns at an early age to grow and drive the business forward (accepting that there may be a few mistakes along the way)

-Pivotal events that shaped their lives and careers and the key people involved

A candid conversation celebrating real-life lessons, practical common sense sound bytes, the importance of family, and the kind of wisdom you can only gain through years served in a business.