Sam Thomas

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Managing Director and Publisher at Sussex Business Times

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Making dreams come true - reflections on the 2025 FirmBalls Amex Tournament

2 weeks ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas. There are certain days that stay with you and Thursday, May 22, was one of them. The annual FirmBalls Amex Tournament has always been the highlight of our calendar, but this year felt even more special. Maybe it was the buzz of 160 players walking out onto the hallowed turf of the American Express Community Stadium, or the excitement as extra-time drama unfolded in the final.
Enjoy the swing: what the Rockinghorse Ryder Cup taught me about business, brotherhood and purpose

1 month ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

Posted on Categories Networking & EventsTags childrens charity, networking and events, rockinghorse, ryder cup By Sam Thomas. The sky was blue. The mood was high. And for Team Blue, the scoreline? Well… let’s just say we brought the trophy home in style. This year marked the fourth chapter of the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Ryder Cup, a two-day golf showdown that’s become so much more than a friendly sporting event.
Redefining success: why we must change the narrative to save lives

1 month ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

Posted on Categories LifestyleTags awareness, different hats, mental health special, Sam Thomas By Sam Thomas, Founder of the Different Hats Podcast, speaker, father, and storyteller. It’s a strange feeling to reach what should be a milestone, my 100th podcast episode, and realise the biggest lesson I’ve learned wasn’t about business, achievement, or networking. It was this: the story we tell ourselves about success is broken.
From Early Disease Detection to Medical Research: Role of Image Labeling Services in Healthcare

2 months ago | writeupcafe.com | Sam Thomas

From Early Disease Detection to Medical Research: Role of Image Labeling Services in HealthcareDiscover how image labeling services are revolutionizing healthcare—from early disease detection to advancing medical research with AI-driven insights.
Storytelling and celebration: a magical night for International Women’s Day

2 months ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

Posted on Categories Networking & EventsTags different hats, international womens day, networking and events, top table event By Sam Thomas. What happens when you bring together an inspirational group of women, all with different paths, passions and perspectives, to share their stories over dinner? Pure magic.
Document Remediation Services Transforming Accessibility Challenges into Opportunities

2 months ago | writeupcafe.com | Sam Thomas

Discover how document remediation transforms inaccessible PDFs into user-friendly content for everyone. Learn how organizations can create truly inclusive digital experiences that reach wider audiences and demonstrate real commitment to accessibility.
100th episode celebration: a night of reflection, gratitude, and a new vision of success

Feb 14, 2025 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas, Founder of the Different Hats podcast. On Monday, February 3 I hosted a private screening of the 100th episode of my podcast and it felt like stepping into a realm of pure magic — an evening where gratitude flowed as freely as the stories, and an overwhelming sense of possibility rippled through the crowd. It was the day after my 46th birthday, and I couldn’t have asked for a more precious gift than everyone’s time and presence on a chilly February night.
Building authentic relationships through community

Oct 15, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas |Co founder

“Community is the foundation to success” – Kirsten Jones. At County Business Clubs Sussex 100, we believe that our community is the bedrock upon which everything else is built. It’s not just about networking or business connections; it’s about creating a space where people can come together, share their stories and forge relationships that are grounded in authenticity and trust.
Your Away Day - why we are working all wrong

Oct 15, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas |Joel Lawton

Posted on Categories LifestyleTags advice, blog post, lifestyle, work life balance, your away day By Sam Thomas, of Different Hats. We have all heard the saying “You need to work on your business, not in it”. As a man who wears many ‘Different Hats’, pardon the pun, this can sometimes become very difficult to do. We are running around at 100 miles an hour, wearing our busyness as a badge of honour. I know I have been extremely guilty of this in the past.
“You Alright Mate?”

Oct 13, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas, of Different Hats. How often have you been asked “Are you alright, mate?” – and how often have you automatically replied, “Yeah, I’m fine” even when the truth is far from it? For most men, this has become a default response — a shield we use to protect ourselves from vulnerability. The reality is that, sometimes, we’re not fine at all. We’re struggling, overwhelmed, and yet we find it so hard to say those words out loud, even to the people we trust the most.