Episode 6: Breaking Silos, Powering Growth

Think spreadsheets are harmless? Think again!

 This episode uncovers what really happens when digital tools don’t talk to each other - and how fixing that can drive real operational change. Matthew Ayres reveals how the Bennie Group slashed integration timelines from 90 to 30 days (yes, just 30 days!) turning data chaos into clarity, and building a culture that’s ready for anything. If you’ve ever wondered what’s holding your tech stack and your team back, this episode delivers the unfiltered answers.

Topics covered: 

• Breaking legacy habits – why fragmented tools are costing you time, clarity, and growth
• Building a better foundation – how integrated systems unlock faster, smarter decision-making
• Data as a strategic asset – turning information overload into insight-led action
• Scaling without the chaos – integrating acquisitions in 30 days (and getting faster every time)
• People, process, and progress – creating a culture that welcomes change, not resists it
• From spreadsheets to strategy – how Bennie Group banned ‘islands’ and transformed reporting

This episode explores what it truly takes to scale a multi-business group in a traditionally siloed industry.

Matthew offers a straight-talking, real-world perspective on digital transformation, showing how progress happens when systems align, people are brought on the journey, and data drives the right decisions. Ideal for leaders managing growth, tackling integration challenges, or driving cultural change, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can put into action.