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Everybody has an opinion on tax havens. But how many people actually understand what they do?
This week on Business Without Bullshit, Andy and Gemma are joined by Tom Dugdale, a lawyer who has led Harneys’ Offshore Funds team in the UK for the last eight years, working across jurisdictions including the BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jersey and beyond.
Together, they get beyond the headlines and ask what tax havens — or international finance centres, are actually for.
Are they simply places for the wealthy to hide money? Or are they an important piece of the plumbing behind international business, investment funds and the global economy?
They discuss why offshore structures exist, the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion, why “zero tax” doesn’t necessarily mean no tax is ever paid, the role offshore jurisdictions play in investment funds and pensions, and whether tax competition actually puts a useful limit on governments.
They also get into the Panama Papers, offshore secrecy and transparency, regulation and anti-money-laundering rules, America’s unusual position in the system, and the surprising history of Britain’s own offshore territories.
And there’s a bigger question underneath it all:
What would global finance actually look like without tax havens?
No slogans. No easy villains. Just a proper look at how the system actually works.
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Featuring Tom Dugdale, Andy and Jemma.
The UK has a new Prime Minister. Now come the big questions.In this special episode of Business Without BS, Chartered Tax Adviser Andy Oury and commercial lawyer Jemma Hotta discuss the policies they hope Andy Burnham will prioritise to help Britain become a stronger place to build businesses, attract investment and drive long-term economic growth.
Think of this as a conversation with your lawyer and your accountant—you just don't have to pay for it. Honest opinions, practical insights and no political spin.
In this episode:
- How can the UK attract more foreign direct investment?
- What incentives should Britain offer entrepreneurs?
- Can Britain compete globally in AI and innovation?
- Should wealth creation be encouraged or taxed?
- How can SMEs become the engine of economic growth?
- What should Andy Burnham's first priorities be?
- What policies would actually encourage businesses to invest?
- How can Britain become more competitive internationally?
About the guestsAndy OuryAndy Oury is a Chartered Tax Adviser, Chartered Accountant and CEO of Oury Clark. Through The Rebel Accountant, he helps entrepreneurs understand tax, build stronger businesses and challenge common misconceptions about the economy.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewoury/
Jemma HottaJemma Hotta is a commercial lawyer specialising in corporate law, international business and complex legal structures.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemma-hotta/
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The focal premise of this podcast episode centers on the pervasive misconceptions surrounding tax havens and their perceived utility for affluent individuals. I elucidate that the notion that wealthy citizens are evading taxes through offshore accounts lacks substantive foundation, as contemporary regulations have significantly curtailed such practices. We explore the historical context of tax havens, tracing their emergence to post-war fiscal policies, and discuss the intricate balance between legal tax optimization and ethical considerations. Furthermore, I emphasize that while there may exist specific scenarios where offshore entities could be beneficial, these instances are exceedingly rare and fraught with complexity. Ultimately, we advocate for a nuanced understanding of taxation, underscoring that the current UK corporate tax framework offers several advantages that should not be overlooked.
Takeaways:
- The common misconception that wealthy individuals exploit tax havens to evade taxes is largely unfounded.
- Tax havens are not as beneficial for individuals and businesses as public perception suggests.
- The increasing regulation surrounding offshore accounts has made it exceedingly challenging to utilize tax havens effectively.
- The UK provides a favorable corporate tax environment, which can serve as an attractive alternative to offshore tax planning.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Gary Stevenson
- Tom Dugdale
- Jimmy Carr
EP 430 — Investors are betting AI-native businesses will outrun traditional operators by stripping out human overhead.
Ben Thompson argues that the real divide in business is now AI-native versus everyone else. Legacy companies are still structured with humans at the centre, while fast moving AI-native firms start with agents and add people only where judgement is required.
This episode breaks down how AI-first businesses are built, why investors are pricing SaaS firms like they will not keep up, and what SMEs should actually do as AI shifts employment, recruitment and productivity. It also digs into UK and Australian policy choices that shape hiring.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Build an AI stack that puts agents at the centre of operations
• Rethink recruitment workflows using AI screening and interviewing
• Spot where employment regulation increases risk for SMEs
• Prepare for labour market disruption without panicking about automation
• Understand how tax policy influences where founders build companies
This episode is for founders and operators who want a grounded, practical view of how AI is reshaping work and where SMEs can still win.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 AI native businesses
02:00 Early work, first jobs
05:00 Building Employment Hero
10:00 Employment complexity and trust
15:00 Unions, awards and compliance
22:00 AI replacing labour
27:00 Building an AI stack
33:00 Recruitment, screening and agents
40:00 Remote work and scaling globally
48:00 Tax, capital gains and policy
55:00 Culture, work and incentives
1:02:00 Business or BS
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EP 428 — Simon Leadbetter argues that most UK businesses are running on guesswork instead of evidence.
Marketing, he says, only works when you start by admitting the customer doesn’t care about you. In this fast, sharp conversation, Simon breaks down why instinct-led decisions misfire and why most firms operate without even basic knowledge of their audience.
Andy and Simon cover data, attribution, surveys, brand dilution, influencers, and why most online stats are bots talking to bots. It’s a full tour of how to actually understand a market before spending money on it.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Use research instead of hunches to choose channels
• Avoid cognitive bias when deciding who your customer is
• Apply the five‑stage ISTAR marketing process
• Test ideas cheaply with real UK sampling
• Improve your Net Promoter Score and act on detractors
Perfect for UK business owners who want marketing that works because it’s grounded in evidence, not noise.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Customers don’t care about you
02:00 Data vs instinct
05:00 What marketing actually is
09:00 Surveys, sampling and bias
13:00 Property, portals and real behaviour
17:00 The five‑stage ISTAR model
22:00 Channels, talent and capability
27:00 Bots, ad fraud and bad data
32:00 PR, email, social and direct mail
37:00 Brand complexity and consolidation
43:00 Mental availability and sales activation
49:00 Creativity, crazies and guerrilla ideas
55:00 Influencers, niches and trust
1:02:00 The one thing to do this week
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EP 429 — Two brothers turn British honey into a fast‑growing drinks brand while fighting cheap imports and scaling on a shoestring.
Hive Mind Mead Co went from brewing in a garage to landing listings with Selfridges, Co‑op and top restaurants — all while protecting UK beekeeping and battling a drinks industry full of shortcuts. Kit explains the real cost pressures, the rebrand fight, and the constant juggle of production, stock and authenticity.
They dig into the practical decisions behind scaling a physical product: pricing under duty pressure, navigating retailers, managing 180 hives, and avoiding the traps that sink early‑stage drinks businesses. No fluff — just the reality of turning a hobby into a viable UK brand.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Price a craft product when duty dwarfs ingredients
• Decide when to rebrand and how to manage the pain
• Spot BS in food and drink manufacturing
• Use small batches as a smart marketing tool
• Scale a physical product without wrecking margins
Perfect for UK founders building a physical product or anyone curious about growing an authentic drinks brand without losing your soul.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Starting with too many products
02:30 From geologist and designer to mead makers
06:30 What mead actually is
11:00 Turning a hobby into a business
14:00 The rebrand fight: Y Valley Meadery to Hive Mind
18:00 Retailers, awards and credibility
23:00 Honey sourcing, supply and UK provenance
27:00 Bee health, climate and the rural economy
32:00 Alcohol duty and margins
34:30 Launching honey‑based soft drinks
38:00 Industry shortcuts and authenticity
43:00 Courses, community and brand building
46:00 Business or BS
55:00 Scaling a physical product
57:30 Where to find Hive Mind Mead
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EP 427 — Preparing UK founders for the shock of needing US GAAP fast when American investors arrive.
Most founders only discover the real cost of US GAAP when an investor demands it. Katrina Nacci explains why the pain isn’t the accounting rules, but the sudden need for better systems, documentation and proper consolidation.
This episode breaks down the operational gaps that derail UK and European scale‑ups: revenue treatment, data hygiene, legacy systems, multi-entity chaos and how to avoid a six‑month panic. Practical decisions, not theory.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Map when US GAAP is actually triggered
• Fix weak processes before an investor audit
• Build documentation US auditors expect
• Handle multi‑entity, multi‑standard consolidation
• Decide when IFRS vs US GAAP matters commercially
For founders eyeing US money or expansion, this episode helps you avoid an avoidable mess.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 The hidden problem behind “we need US GAAP”
1:00 When US GAAP is actually triggered
4:00 Why statutory audits don’t prepare you
8:00 Revenue recognition and documentation gaps
12:00 What US auditors expect
16:00 How conversions really work inside a group
20:00 Systems, ERPs and multi‑GAAP reality
24:00 Cost, timelines and team size
28:00 IFRS vs US GAAP in practice
33:00 Cultural realities of US expansion
38:00 Preparing early and avoiding traps
45:00 War stories and common pitfalls
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EP [number] — Kevin Gaskell argues that clarity, accountability and attitude drive real organisational performance — not slogans or bureaucracy.
Kevin Gaskell explains why most struggling companies aren’t failing on product or market, but on leadership clarity. He argues that teams follow certainty, not noise — and that avoiding the ‘difficult bits’ is what actually sinks performance.
He breaks down how small teams outperform bigger rivals, why culture beats clever strategy decks, and the practical routines leaders can use to remove noise, raise standards and get their team moving in the same direction.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Build leadership clarity that teams actually follow
• Diagnose dissonance in a senior team
• Create accountability without fear
• Remove noise from daily operations
• Make difficult decisions faster
This episode is for UK founders and leaders who want to run a sharper, calmer, better‑aligned organisation.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Opening: why leaders fail
1:06 Extreme rowing and mental endurance
8:29 Resetting the mind through extreme challenges
10:02 Entrepreneurial intensity and burnout avoidance
10:42 Why companies really fail
14:32 Brand experience and operational clarity
15:40 Leadership dissonance and team alignment
18:02 Fixing culture through shared experience
20:22 Building visible plans and priorities
22:03 Respect, accountability and people management
26:20 Creating inspiration, not motivation theatre
30:59 Turning around a failing manufacturing business
38:34 Hard work, standards and UK working culture
44:19 What leaders should do this week
55:54 Business or Bullshit game
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EP 427 — Richard Francis argues that accountants who embrace advisory and human connection will outlast any AI wave.
Richard Francis lays out why advisory-led accounting beats compliance-heavy firms and why AI won't replace human judgement. He explains how accountants can create more value by asking better questions, choosing the right clients, and focusing on the future rather than the past.
He breaks down advisory models, client selection, forecasting, global scaling, and how to build tools that support better decisions without drowning in spreadsheets. The discussion includes AI’s real role in accounting and why trust and context remain the moat.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Build an advisory-led accounting model that clients stay for
• Decide which clients to drop to free capacity
• Use forecasting to steer SMEs toward better decisions
• Blend AI tools with human judgement safely
• Structure a global business without losing your sanity
For UK business owners and accountants who want practical thinking on advisory, client strategy and staying competitive in an AI-heavy world.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 AI vs human advisors
3:40 Richard’s early accounting career
9:40 Moving from compliance to advisory
15:20 Asking better questions
20:10 Building Spotlight Reporting
28:00 Advisory, tools and AI
35:00 The future of accountants
43:40 Client selection and the Dirty Dozen
50:20 Succession, exits and scale
57:00 Global teams and travel reality
1:04:00 Why advisory will survive AI
1:11:00 Quickfire: Business or BS?
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EP — Daniel shows how to turn networking from a chore into a strategic advantage.
Daniel Levan-Harris argues that most UK founders fail at networking because they treat people as targets not humans. His approach is simpler: genuine curiosity, zero selling, and building relationships that compound for decades.
This episode covers practical ways to navigate a room, how to follow up properly, why CEOs must nurture broad networks, how neurodiversity shapes entrepreneurial thinking, and how Daniel built two very different businesses by spotting overlooked opportunities.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Build a network without chasing contacts
• Approach groups confidently and avoid awkward openings
• Follow up in ways that create long-term relationships
• Use neurodiverse thinking to spot commercial openings
• Apply delegation properly as a dyslexic founder
This episode is for UK founders who want a practical, human way to expand their network without the usual nonsense.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Opening: Daniel’s networking philosophy
03:30 Early career and confidence
07:40 Networking without the pressure
12:20 Following up and building trust
15:50 Neurodiversity and memory
21:10 Dyslexia as a business strength
26:20 Seeing opportunities differently
32:00 Why crickets? Entering edible protein
38:20 Farming, sustainability and food culture
45:40 Scaling Edible and environmental logic
50:00 Logistics, acquisitions and reality of tech
56:30 Electric fleets, greenwash and trade-offs
1:02:00 Quickfire: Business or BS?
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EP [number] — Expanding to the US without tripping state taxes or visa traps.
US expansion sounds exciting until you realise how easily it can go wrong. Sonia Kanjee breaks down why most founders misjudge when they're actually ready for America and how small missteps around people, sales tax and structure can snowball fast.
She walks through the three tiers of US entry, how state rules really work, when you must form a Delaware Inc, and the hidden compliance triggers founders routinely miss. This is a practical map for approaching the US market without burning money or credibility.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Decide when you're genuinely ready to open in the US
• Avoid economic nexus sales‑tax traps state by state
• Understand when one US hire obliges you to set up an entity
• Structure a clean UK–US group without future investor problems
• Track where your US revenue lands so you don't trigger avoidable filings
This episode is for UK founders eyeing the US market who want a grounded, practical view of what expansion actually demands.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Expanding to the US without blowing up your tax position
02:00 Sonia’s route into US tax and cross‑border work
05:10 When you’re genuinely ready to enter the US
08:20 Remote sales vs creating a taxable presence
12:10 Sales tax, economic nexus and SaaS treatment
16:20 Hiring across multiple states and compliance load
19:20 Contractors, dependent agents and testing the market
24:00 Visa realities when travelling repeatedly for business
29:40 The three tiers of US expansion strategy
33:20 Delaware Inc, lawyers and why setup matters
37:50 Trademarks, contracts and insurance for the US
43:10 LLCs vs C Corps and why UK companies should avoid LLCs
49:00 State tax allocation and how to track revenue properly
56:00 Treaty mechanics, withholding and W‑8BEN‑E
1:05:00 Interest on intercompany loans
1:12:00 Dormant entities and cleanup filings
1:17:00 Should founders relocate or hire locally?
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EP - William Humphreys, partner at Oury Clark Chartered Accountants, explores and explains financial reporting, giving a clear picture of what company accounts are, and why understanding them is a foundational skill for entrepreneurs.
Andy and William run through the various components of statutory accounts, including the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and cash flow statement. Using a cinematic metaphor, they underscore the necessity of not merely viewing accounts as compliance documents but as vital tools for strategic decision-making.
Throughout the conversation, the importance of engaging with these financial documents regularly is underlined, to help cultivate a clearer understanding of a business's financial health and undertake proactive rather than reactive management. Being conversant in company financials is not just a matter of accounting but a fundamental aspect of effective business leadership.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Understanding how accounts inform business decisions
- Seeing the balance sheet as a snapshot of a company's assets and liabilities
- How continuous insight into a business's financial position beats waiting for year-end
- The importance and considerations of cash flow management
- How revenue recognition can impact perceived profitability
- What the notes to the accounts really provide
This episode is for UK entrepreneurs and business leaders who want a comprehensive overview of financial reports and reporting standards.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:04 - The Director's Report: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
04:46 - Understanding the Balance Sheet
13:14 - Financial Statements, the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
18:47 - Revenue Recognition
23:34 - Cash Flow and Financial Management
32:44 - Financial Statements: Key Insights and Analysis
37:45 - The Key Questions for Founders
41:03 - Bank Covenants and Charges
49:41 - Reporting Standards
53:34 - Understanding UK GAAP and IFRS
59:44 - IFRS 16 and its Implications
01:09:30 - Transitioning to US GAAP: Challenges and Insights
01:14:31 - Key Insights for Business Owners
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EP [number] — Grimsey argues that corporate strategy starts with fixing leadership, not spreadsheets.
Bill Grimsey unpacks why UK high streets keep failing and why most boardrooms still dodge the real work: leadership, confidence and clarity. Starting with Hong Kong turnarounds and ending with British town centres, he explains why strategy dies when leaders avoid the truth.
The conversation covers motivating broken teams, mapping strengths instead of obsessing over threats, dealing with suppliers transparently, and why councils need 20‑year commercial plans to revive towns. It also dives into AI, customer experience, and the future of retail.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Rebuild confidence inside a failing organisation
• Map strategic strengths without wasting energy on distractions
• Use transparency to improve supplier relationships
• Assess whether your town’s leadership structure is fit for purpose
• Apply AI to improve customer experience rather than cut corners
This episode is for UK operators who want a practical view of strategy from someone who has actually rebuilt failing businesses.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Why the UK high street keeps failing
1:29 Fixing leadership before strategy
4:39 Park’n’Shop Hong Kong turnaround
11:04 Customer experience vs efficiency
17:25 AI’s real value in business
23:10 Supplier relationships and transparency
27:58 Turnaround at Wickes
33:50 Trust, confidence and respect
40:48 Business rates and tax structures
52:17 The Grimsey Reviews and town strategy
1:02:20 Independent retail: what works now
1:12:09 Tech, delivery and the future of retail
1:18:55 Pedestrianisation and town experience
1:20:41 Closing thoughts
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EP — Adam Pope on why Manchester outperforms cities twice its size.
Manchester’s business culture is built on graft, confidence and doing things without waiting for permission. Adam Pope explains why the city’s attitude consistently turns small firms into serious operators and why founders underestimate the Northern Powerhouse region at their cost.
The conversation covers how Greater Manchester’s geography, talent pool, transport links and industrial heritage shape commercial behaviour, plus the practical realities of scaling outside London. We also look at hiring, governance, legal blind spots and how AI is already changing professional services.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Spot the cultural traits that drive Manchester’s commercial confidence
• Judge when to base operations inside or outside the city centre
• Avoid common legal and governance gaps that derail SMEs
• Use AI without weakening decision‑making or risk controls
• Build trust in a region where people value straight dealing
This episode is for UK founders deciding where to build, scale or expand — especially if you’re considering life outside the M25.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Manchester isn’t trying to be London
01:34 Industrial heritage and tech investment
04:02 Greater Manchester’s expansion
06:23 Culture, friendliness and swagger
10:11 Wealth, influence and the city’s vibe
15:21 Starting and hiring in Manchester
18:10 Northern Powerhouse and regional funding
22:47 HS2, infrastructure and wasted budgets
24:58 What high‑speed rail would really change
32:18 Scaling across the North
33:24 Trust, class and regional attitudes
39:04 Legal sector differences
48:35 AI, law and Adam’s Clause platform
57:13 Automation, headcount and future roles
1:03:43 Where SMEs go wrong legally
1:13:33 Business or Bullshit
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EP — Lucy Parker explains why sustainability only works when leaders stop hiding in the castle and start engaging with the real world.
Lucy Parker argues that the real challenge in sustainability is leadership behaviour: large companies still operate as if they can stay behind the walls, even though stakeholders now expect open engagement and socially relevant decisions.
The conversation covers ESG’s collapse, system‑level change, supply‑chain realities, political headwinds, and how SMEs can act when resources are tight. The focus is practical: decision points leaders face, how to prioritise material issues, and why recalibration is normal rather than failure.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Decide which sustainability issues actually fall within your remit
• Shift from corporate‑centric thinking to socially relevant leadership
• Work with competitors without breaching competition rules
• Recalibrate sustainability targets without losing direction
• Spot where system‑level change is possible in your sector
This episode is for UK business owners who want clarity on sustainability without noise or posturing.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
0:00 Sustainability without BS begins
01:00 Tom’s intro and why leadership matters
02:20 Lucy’s role and the social value of business
04:40 What leaders still haven’t caught up with
07:00 Corporate‑centric vs socially relevant
09:40 Who owns responsibility for global problems?
12:20 Is ESG dead?
16:00 Data, measurement and unbundling ESG
20:20 The ESG backlash and political noise
25:40 Net zero, realism and recalibration
32:10 Supply chains, plastic and system constraints
38:40 Consumers, behaviour and plastic reality
44:00 Regulation, CSRD and where responsibility sits
50:40 System change and pre‑competitive collaboration
57:00 Leadership, conviction and next‑gen expectations
1:10:00 What SMEs can actually do this week
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Mark argues most SMEs fail at marketing because they misunderstand the customer, the market and the value they actually provide.
About this episodeMark Palmer dismantles the modern marketing fog: founders often make stronger marketers than the marketers they hire, most values pages are fiction, and copying competitors is a reliable way to shrink margins.
He argues marketing’s core job has not changed: understand the customer, understand the market, then build something worth buying.
The conversation covers value propositions, brand positioning, why digital natives miss the bigger picture, how to hire a marketer, where partnerships create real leverage, and why some brands mutate beyond recognition. Practical, direct and grounded in real examples.
About the guestMark Palmer is a brand consultant and best-selling author of The Work Smarter Guide to Marketing. He runs Maverick Planet, advising global brands and high-growth UK businesses on positioning and growth. He has shaped brands for Google, Vodafone, Lego, English Cricket and more.
Key moments 00:00 - Why Facebook profits from scam adverts * 00:54 - How marketing became fragmented and misunderstood * 03:55 - How to tell if someone actually understands marketing * 05:10 - Why founders often outperform hired marketers * 07:56 - The Unilever brand key and nine-question process * 09:59 - How Grey Goose changed the vodka market * 14:45 - Guinness Zero and the rise of low-alcohol positioning * 16:58 - Why company values drift and lose meaning * 19:01 - How large platforms get away with poor service * 22:57 - What startups must prove to investors * 27:26 - Why most marketers confuse tactics for strategy * 34:41 - The power and risk of brand partnerships * 44:53* - Five practical rules every founder should follow
Mentioned in this episode Airbnb - Example of redefining a market rather than competing narrowly * Aperol Spritz - Used to explain category expansion and cultural trends * Apple - Case study in consistent positioning and product-led brand building * BBC - Referenced in discussion on value drift and public trust * Ben Grubbs - Ex-YouTube leader investing in creator-driven brands * BMW - Example of brand stretch, mutation and positioning discipline * Boeing - Used to illustrate gaps between stated values and behaviour * Burberry - Case study on repositioning and over-extension * Channel 4 Paralympics - Example of exceptional brand-building * Diageo - Later purchaser of Grey Goose * Good Good Golf - Creator-led brand built from YouTube * Grey Goose - Demonstrates market reframing and super-premium creation * Guinness / Guinness Zero - Example of using consumer trends to reposition * Hermes / Evri - Renaming after reputation issues * Lego - Example of brand stretch from toys to entertainment * London Business School - Where Mark teaches founders * Mac vs PC campaign - Classic Apple positioning example * Meta / Facebook / Instagram - Discussion on fraud, values and regulation * NatWest - Used to highlight poor customer experience * OpenAI - Values drift example * Pimm’s - Seasonal brand trapped by narrow positioning * QuickBooks - Clear value proposition case * Serious Fraud Office - Referenced in discussion on corruption patterns * Smirnoff / Absolut - Vodka category comparisons * Thames Water - Monopoly behaviour and brand issues * Ticketmaster - Friction and reputation example * Virgin Media* - Values vs behaviour mismatch
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Oury Clark partners lay out how new UK property rules reshape renting, leaseholds and development in 2026 and beyond.
About this episode
Three major UK property reforms land at once — renters’ rights, leasehold reform and commonhold — and Jemma and Michael from Oury Clark explain why these shifts change timelines, cashflow and asset planning for founders far more than headlines suggest. The tension: clearer protections for tenants and leaseholders versus increased friction and uncertainty for landlords and developers.
They walk through how notice periods, court delays, marriage value abolition, 990‑year extensions, business rates and proposed rent review bans really operate in practice. Founders get a practical read on what to plan, what to expect and what to avoid.
About the guest
Jemma Hotter and Michael La Fuente are partners at Oury Clark, advising UK and international businesses on property, commercial and regulatory matters. They specialise in translating complex UK real estate rules into practical decisions for founders, investors and operators.
Key moments
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[00:00] — Why three reforms hit the UK property system at once.
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[02:53] — How renters’ reform redistributes power between landlords and tenants.
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[07:00] — Why four‑month notices and court delays reshape landlord cashflow.
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[09:57] — New restrictions on discrimination, deposits and bidding wars.
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[14:50] — Why yearly rent reviews may trigger annual increases, not stability.
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[18:04] — Leasehold explained: value, mortgages and the 80‑year cliff.
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[27:00] — How 990‑year extensions and scrapping marriage value change pricing.
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[36:05] — Ground rent caps and who loses out when premiums disappear.
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[43:01] — Commonhold: how it works, why it never took off and what changes next.
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[52:00] — Business rates overhaul and what multipliers actually mean.
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[59:02] — Commercial rent reviews and the push to end upwards‑only clauses.
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[01:05:43] — Winners, losers and the unintended effects across the market.
Mentioned in this episode
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Doomsday Book — Historical reference when discussing 999‑year terms.
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Metro / Evening Standard — Examples of media reporting on rental pressures.
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Valuation Office Agency — Body calculating rateable values.
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- 🎧 Business Without BS — straight talk from people who've actually built things.
Dave Birss says you won't be replaced by AI - you'll be replaced by a leader who's been told the wrong story about it.
About this episodeDave Birss is back on Business Without BS - author of the Sensible AI Manifesto, co-founder of the Gen AI Academy, and a man who's taught a million-and-a-half people how to use AI without setting their business on fire. He walks Andy and Andrew through what he calls a "corporate poopocalypse" — what happens when you apply AI to a business that hasn't cleaned up its own mess.
The episode covers the Sensible AI Manifesto's six points, the CREATE prompting framework, the three Cs for checking AI output, the adequacy trap, why judgment is the most undervalued skill of the next decade, and the practical playbook for rolling out AI across a team without sending the whole organisation into a panic.
About the guestDave Birss co-founded the Gen AI Academy with Helena, where they run AI training across governments, the UN, and Fortune 500 companies. He wrote the Sensible AI Manifesto and GPT Junior, the kids' AI book and video course now in over 100 schools. Before all that he spent his career in advertising and creativity, which is where most of his frameworks come from.
Key moments* [02:46] The Roomba poopocalypse - why AI applied to a dysfunctional business spreads the mess, not the productivity. * [05:46] Corporate barnacles - the institutional plaque costing every business 40% in fuel and speed. * [08:04] Sensible AI Manifesto Point 1: use AI to augment skills, not to outsource tasks. * [09:15] The two-list exercise: tasks that piss you off vs tasks you wish you could do more of. Only the second list is the real opportunity. * [12:11] AI slap - 96% of leaders think AI raises productivity, 77% of staff feel buried by unrealistic expectations. * [13:48] The adequacy trap - why AI users get stuck at "good enough" and never break through. * [22:51] The other five Manifesto points: use data responsibly, support employees, assign AI leaders, keep learning, always add a human layer. * [26:40] The CREATE prompting framework — Character, Request, Examples, Adjustments, Type, Extras. * [37:59] The three Cs for checking AI output: Confirm, Check, Craft. Why most people skip the third one. * [55:14] How business owners keep their thinking sharp: do the work on paper before you open the laptop. * [1:01:03] What humans still beat AI at - conceptualisation, creative voice, and judgment. The judgment one matters most. * [1:14:17] The line that pisses Dave off: "you won't be replaced by AI, you'll be replaced by someone using AI." His correction is sharper. * [1:18:09] The three-stage AI value pyramid — cost cutting → skill amplification → unlocking what wasn't possible before. 80% of companies are stuck on stage one. * [1:24:18] How to roll out AI across a team in an afternoon: align with business strategy, declare an AI amnesty, pave the desire lines.
Mentioned in this episode Sensible AI Manifesto — Dave's six-point framework for applying AI without breaking your business. Currently being turned into a book. * Gen AI Academy - the training company Dave co-founded with Helena, working with governments, the UN and Fortune 500s. * GPT Junior - Dave's book and video course teaching kids how to use AI properly, currently in over 100 schools. * Perplexity - Dave's preferred AI tool for fact-checking because it gives you the sources. * Cal Newport - referenced for the long-form-reading argument and the case that children reading for pleasure is the strongest predictor of life outcomes. * Range (David Epstein) - the case for generalists over hyper-specialists; Dave says the book describes him. * Yann LeCun - recently left Meta over the limits of next-token prediction; arguing AI needs world models, not just language. * Roomba poopocalypse - the family-and-the-dog metaphor that opens the episode and frames the whole thing. * Marc Andreessen / lump of labour fallacy — the framing for why we systematically underestimate the new jobs that emerge from disruption. * RAF desire lines - the Nissan-hut path-paving story; Dave's metaphor for letting staff show you how AI is already being used. * Combinedly* - the AI tool Andrew's firm is testing for client-sentiment analysis and email drafting.
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🎧 Business Without BS — straight talk from people who've actually built things.
Matt Hunt built a 300-million-ball business without a co-packer and without betting on supermarket shelves to do the work for him.
About this episodeMatt Hunt is 11 years into building The Protein Ball Company — 300 million balls sold, 14 export markets, 60,000 bags leaving Worthing every day. He's done it by manufacturing himself, hedging with private label and export, and — after Covid wiped out 80% of the business — rebuilding from the bottom up through gyms and coffee shops before going back to supermarkets.
Andy gets Matt into the detail: why private label is a hedge not a compromise, what a category buyer actually charges you for shelf space, and the graveyard exercise that Leeds agency Robot Foods ran to strip his branding down to "Ballsy by nature."
About the guestMatt Hunt co-founded The Protein Ball Company with his wife Hayley in 2014. He also built OLUVS — the first olives-in-a-bag brand, sold live on QVC and supplied into airline catering with Ryanair, easyJet, Delta and United — and The Great British Porridge Company, which went on Dragon's Den, got offers from all five Dragons, and walked away on contractual terms. He specialises in scaling natural-ingredient food brands without handing control to a co-packer.
Key moments* [02:46] The single decision that built a 300-million-ball business: manufacture it yourself, don't hand it to a co-packer. * [07:04] "No one cares as much as you do" — why outsourcing production leaves your quality in someone else's hands. * [14:08] Cash flow is king. Money on the water, 90-day US terms, and why a million in receivables can still put payroll at risk. * [24:12] Building from the bottom up — gyms, coffee shops, office blocks (Cafe Nero, Nuffield, HSBC) before Tesco. * [27:10] How a category manager kills a challenger brand — the Organic Meltdown vs Lindt story at Waitrose. * [36:09] What a shopper decides in two seconds — colour, font, tone, not ingredient claims — and why the agency forced Matt to strip the front of pack. * [37:00] The graveyard exercise — Robot Foods' pre-mortem where Matt had to write his brand's obituary, list what killed it, and work backwards to stop it dying. * [39:55] Where "Ballsy by nature" came from — anger at the protein-bar category and pride in sourcing the best. * [52:34] When to say no to a private-label deal: conflict of interest, bad margin, or it dilutes your own brand. Why it's still 50% of the business. * [58:00] Plan A, Plan B, Plan C — why every ingredient now needs three sources, and olives are up 45% in a year. * [1:14:00] First-hire advice: keep your day job until the side hustle overtakes it. Hiring an office and staff too early is how you kill the thing.
Mentioned in this episode Robot Foods — Leeds branding agency behind the "Ballsy by nature" rebrand and the graveyard exercise (a pre-mortem: imagine your brand has died, write its obituary, work out what killed it). * OLUVS — Matt's earlier brand. First olives-in-a-bag. Supplied into airline catering with Delta, United, Ryanair, easyJet. * The Great British Porridge Company — Matt's third brand. Went on Dragon's Den, got offers from all five Dragons, walked away on contractual terms. * QVC — where OLUVS sold live; older demographic, urgency-driven, better than people admit. * Whole Foods Market — US stockist, 600 stores, private-label arrangement. * Cafe Nero, Flying Coffee Bean, Black Sheep Coffee, Nuffield, Virgin Active — the bottom-up placement strategy. * Pets Corner — 150-store launch partner for the dog-treat line. * Joe Wicks' "Killer Bar" — parody protein bar exposing category additives; tailwind for natural brands like Matt's. * Perfect Ted, Trip Drinks — examples of brands that hit the shelf running with the right backing. * Stephen Bartlett — cited as the right-person-in-the-right-place factor behind Perfect Ted's scale. * Mr Beast — influencer chocolate bar, discussed as a cautionary tale on quality. * GLP-1 / Ozempic* — why bite-sized dense-nutrition snacks are a growing category.
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EP 416 - What if your biggest business risk isn’t the market .. but your own assumptions?
Former RAF Wing Commander Marcus Dimbleby reveals how leaders can use red teaming, applied critical thinking and pre-mortems to dramatically increase strategy success rates.
We cover:
Why most business plans fail
The hidden danger of unchecked assumptions
How to run a red team session (even in a small company)
The “pre-mortem” technique that exposes fatal flaws
How to build real psychological safety
If you lead a team, run strategy or make high-stakes decisions — this episode will change how you think.
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EP 415 with guest co-host Andrew Craig.
Fundraising isn’t a numbers game, it’s a targeting problem.
In this episode, Shipshape VC founder Daniel Sawko explains why startups waste hundreds of hours pitching the wrong investors, how “zombie funds” distort the market, and why blasting your deck to 10,000 investors destroys focus.
We unpack information asymmetry, interest rate impacts, UK vs US capital markets, and how founders should actually build investor relationships.
If you're raising seed, Series A or beyond, this is your real-world fundraising masterclass.
Key themes:
Startup fundraising strategy
Venture capital
Raising seed funding
How to raise money for startup
VC mistakes
UK startup funding crisis, investor targeting
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EP 414 - Dodge Woodall reveals how he mortgaged his family home during the 2008 financial crisis to launch what became the 30,000-person Bournemouth 7s Festival.
From growing up above a pub to building and scaling multiple businesses, this is a raw masterclass in risk-taking, resilience, and real entrepreneurship.
We cover:
• Why entrepreneurship is an extreme sport
• Risk addiction and betting everything
• Scaling a festival brand without investment
• Why most people shouldn’t start a business
• The power of phone calls over emails
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EP 413 - The UK’s new Employment Rights Act is being framed as a major step forward for workers.
But what happens when stronger protections collide with the realities of hiring, risk, and running a business?
In this episode, we sit down with leading employment lawyers to unpack the biggest changes: from the reduction in unfair dismissal thresholds to new restrictions on “fire and rehire,” and longer tribunal timelines.
For large corporations, these shifts may be manageable.
For SMEs - which create the majority of UK jobs - the implications could be far more significant.
We explore the unintended consequences of well-meaning policy:
Will businesses become more cautious about hiring?
Does reducing flexibility increase risk?
And could this ultimately impact job creation?
This is a grounded, practical conversation about how employment law works in the real world and what both employers and employees need to understand as the rules change.
Chapters:
00:00 New Rights - Big Risks
01:51 Meet Oury Clark's Employment Law Experts
02:07 Is It Good or Bad
03:15 Why This Act Exists
04:45 Top Changes Overview
05:03 Unfair Dismissal Cut
06:17 Tribunal Deadlines Extended
07:20 Sexual Harassment Duties
08:40 Fire and Rehire Ban
10:48 Redundancy Rules Tighten
12:21 Fair Work Agency Powers
13:23 April Changes Rundown
14:50 Unfair Dismissal Deep Dive
17:36 Hiring Gets Harder
19:44 Contracting and EOR Rise
28:34 Tribunals Backlog and ACAS
32:03 AI Fuels More Claims
36:59 Compensation Cap Removed
42:09 Any Upsides to Reform
44:25 Fire and Rehire Explained
45:12 Fire and Rehire Basics
46:04 Five Fair Dismissal Reasons
46:57 SOSR and Business Change
50:38 New Rules and Restricted Variations
53:23 Tribunals and Enforcement Delays
54:42 Performance Management Reality
56:47 Protected Conversations Explained
01:01:21 SSP Changes and Sickness Absence
01:05:20 Occupational Health and Return Plans
01:07:57 Sexual Harassment Duties Expand
01:14:51 Practical Steps Before April
01:19:14 Growth Concerns and Global Competition
01:24:29 Myths Rapid Fire
01:25:45 Final Thanks and Sign Off
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EP 412 - How far should UK employers go when it comes to looking after staff?
In this episode we break down the real cost of being a “nice” employer - from UK statutory sick pay (SSP) and full sick pay policies to employee benefits, pensions, flexible working, and permanent health insurance (PHI).
With major UK employment law changes coming, SMEs face difficult trade-offs:
Is full sick pay worth the payroll cost?
Does unlimited holiday actually work?
Can generous benefits create legal risk?
Are employers responsible for employees’ long-term wellbeing?
Featuring insights from Oury Clark's employment lawyer Jessica Bass and financial adviser Freddie Pattenden, this episode is a practical guide for SME founders, directors, and HR leaders navigating sick leave, compliance, retention, and post-COVID workplace expectations.
If you run a UK business and want to balance competitiveness, fairness, and sustainability - this one’s for you.
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00:00 Caring Without Going Broke
00:57 Meet the Experts
01:27 What Staff Really Want
03:38 Compliance Value Competition
05:28 PHI Income Protection Debate
11:22 Post Covid Flex and Mental Health
15:36 Legal Minimums Sick Pay Changes
21:54 Morality Consistency and Flex
26:15 Being Nice Can Backfire
29:10 Structuring Benefits and Contracts
32:09 Unlimited Holiday Pitfalls
32:51 Unlimited holiday pitfalls
34:50 Perks arms race
37:07 SMEs vs big firms
38:35 Pension basics explained
39:43 Qualifying earnings trap
42:41 Pensions and retention
47:17 Salary sacrifice demystified
54:43 Self employed pension gap
55:06 Death in service cover
57:15 Private healthcare reality
59:19 Tailoring PMI benefits
01:03:00 Managing premium increases
01:04:43 Virtual GP and AI support
01:06:16 Avoiding Benefit Red Herrings
01:08:14 Flexible Benefits Allowance
01:11:20 Renewals and Underwriting Traps
01:13:47 Flexible Working Rights
01:15:33 Office Returns and Discrimination
01:19:49 Mental Health Boundaries
01:21:46 Best Benefits and Compliance
01:27:10 Business or BS Quiz
01:27:55 Maternity and Paternity Debate
01:34:28 Wellbeing Apps and Final Wrap
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EP 411 - Most families don’t just feel grief when someone dies - they feel anger.
Anger about the mess, the debt, the confusion, and the things nobody sorted out.
In this episode of Business Without BS, we have the conversation most people avoid - but absolutely shouldn’t.
We talk about what actually happens if you die without a plan, why love isn’t flowers and chocolates, and how a few uncomfortable decisions can completely change your family’s future.
This isn’t about being wealthy. It’s about being responsible.
We cover:
What happens if you die without a will (and why modern families are hit hardest)
Why unmarried partners are often left with nothing
Life insurance: what it really does, how cheap it can be, and when it matters most
Powers of attorney and the nightmare families face without them
Business owners, shares, and the chaos nobody plans for
Why “I didn’t get round to it” is one of the worst legacies you can leave
This conversation is uncomfortable, but it might be the most loving thing you ever do for the people you care about.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 The Importance of Wills and Life Insurance
01:14 The Consequences of Not Planning Ahead
02:05 Meet the Experts: Financial and Legal Advisors
02:37 Understanding Wills and Intestacy Rules
09:49 The Importance of Communication and Regular Updates
12:34 Life Insurance: Protecting Your Loved Ones
22:29 Power of Attorney: Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honored
37:47 Understanding Income Protection
39:16 The Importance of Life Insurance
39:53 Building Financial Security
41:17 Starting the Conversation on Wills
44:21 Choosing the Right Executor
47:01 Navigating Probate and Inheritance Tax
51:47 Managing Digital Assets
01:06:08 Final Thoughts on Financial Planning
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EP 410 - Tax Without BS returns with a fiery but surprisingly hopeful breakdown of the November 2025 UK Budget.
Andy, Jemma and Emma from Oury Clark sift the good, the bad, and the “are-you-kidding-me?” of Britain’s latest fiscal plan
From scale-up salvation and EIS boosts, to SME heartbreak, Mansion Tax grumbles, pension puzzles, and the four-year foreign-income free-for-all.
It’s the only budget reaction that’ll make you laugh and rethink your life insurance.
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00:00 Andy's Episode Synposis
02:29 Business Tax Positives
05:37 Funding Gaps and EIS
14:18 Business Rates and SME Challenges
18:16 Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief
23:58 Impact on SMEs and Entrepreneurs
33:12 Understanding Business Rates
34:04 Personal Taxes Overview
34:16 Employee Ownership Trusts Explained
37:54 Income Tax Threshold Freeze
38:55 Salary Sacrifice and ISA Changes
40:08 Financial Literacy and Investment Advice
43:44 Mansion Tax and Property Levies
48:42 Tax Avoidance vs. Tax Evasion
55:48 Foreign Income and Gains Regime
01:00:32 Final Thoughts and Budget Reflections
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EP 409 - What happens when you strip away phones, comfort and pretence?
Therapist Jerry Hyde - often called “the most dangerous therapist in the world” - and filmmaker Mai Hua explore the raw truths of mental health, vulnerability and masculinity.
Released for World Mental Health Day, the conversation dives into why modern life keeps us disconnected, how radical retreats (no phones, no showers, no distractions) transform people, and why real healing means breaking the rules.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Jerry Hyde is called “the most dangerous therapist”
How radical retreats challenge comfort, technology and ego
The link between phones, distraction and mental health decline
Why vulnerability is strength in therapy and relationships
How group therapy transforms masculinity and human connection
If you’re interested in mental health awareness, therapy, and breaking free from modern distractions, this episode offers unfiltered insights and challenges conventional thinking.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Jerry Hyde and Mai Hua
00:40 Introducing Jerry and Mai
01:52 Exploring Masculinity and Vulnerability
04:03 The Power of Retreats
05:44 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health
06:27 The Importance of Human Connection
08:50 Challenges of Modern Parenting
18:53 Understanding ADHD and Trauma
32:24 Gender Dynamics and Therapy
45:25 Therapy as a Lifestyle Choice
45:52 Challenges of Couples Therapy
47:02 The Art of Self-Inquiry
47:41 Collaborative Conflicts
48:09 Gender Differences in Therapy
57:44 Cultural Perspectives on Therapy
01:03:02 Making a Man: The Documentary
01:05:42 The Importance of Vulnerability
01:23:12 Therapy and Group Dynamics
01:25:17 Wrap Up
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EP 408 - What happens when British charm collides with German order in the workplace?
In part 3 of our Business Without Baggage series, we speak to professor and senior partner at GTK Germany - Manfred Klein - who breaks down the surprising differences - and hidden similarities - between the UK and Germany’s business cultures.
From awkward handshakes and endless small talk to rigid agendas and direct feedback, discover why British and German colleagues often clash in meetings, negotiations and everyday work.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why German efficiency and precision frustrates British colleagues
How British politeness and vagueness confuses German teams
The truth about work - life boundaries in Germany vs the UK
Why Germans trust process while Brits trust personality
How cultural differences can make or break international business deals
If you’re doing business with Germany, managing international teams, or just curious about cross-cultural communication, this conversation is packed with real-world insights and a few laughs.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Business Without Baggage part 3 - Germany
00:43 Meet Manfred - A Legal Heavyweight
01:16 The Importance of Formality and Punctuality
02:20 Setting and Following an Agenda
04:53 Work-Life Boundaries in Germany
17:05 Direct Communication and Feedback
29:14 The Role of Hierarchy and Family Businesses
39:25 Social Security and Employee Expectations
40:54 Understanding German Employee Benefits
41:25 Work-Life Balance in Germany
42:05 Challenges in the German Health and Pension Systems
42:54 Maternity and Parental Leave Policies
44:01 Declining Birth Rates and Social Security
46:26 Immigration and Cultural Integration
48:05 German Cultural Traits and Business Etiquette
49:15 Economic Challenges and Quantitative Easing
50:25 Direct Communication and Efficiency in Germany
57:00 Business Collaboration Between Germany and UK
59:16 Ease of Doing Business in Germany
01:09:00 Common Mistakes When Doing Business in Germany
01:11:03 Visa and Property Ownership in Germany
01:13:50 Andy Wears German Carnival Outfit
01:15:19 Business or Bullshit quiz!
01:18:04 Wrap Up
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EP 407 - What does it really take to build a food empire from scratch?
We're giving our chat with John B Stapleton - serial entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of the New Covent Garden Soup Company and Little Dish a re-run to remind us about the hard-won lessons behind his multi-million-pound successes.
From inventing the UK’s fresh soup category to mentoring today’s challenger brands, John shares his insights on:
- Why resilience beats a “genius idea” every time
- How to raise investment when the market is stacked against you
- The truth about failure - and why it’s the best teacher for entrepreneurs
- Bootstrapping until you “know what you’re doing”
- The entrepreneurial ego: small “e” vs big “E”
Whether you’re launching your first startup or scaling towards exit, this episode is packed with real-world advice on how entrepreneurs really win - and why sometimes failure is the very thing that sets you up for millions.
Perfect for founders, investors, and anyone navigating today’s uncertain business landscape.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with John Stapleton
00:40 John's Background and Achievements
01:19 Current Business Climate and Challenges
04:22 Investment Strategies and Advice
12:45 Mentoring and Advising Startups
14:25 Mission Ventures and Investment Platforms
18:17 Entrepreneurial Traits and Success
24:43 The Birth of Lamborghini
25:22 The Cult of Entrepreneurial Personality
26:29 The Value of Failure
28:51 Consumer Insight and Resilience
30:05 The Fresh Soup Revolution
34:21 Quickfire - Get To Know John
41:26 Wrap Up
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EP 406 - Economist and tax strategist Oriana Morrison pulls doesn't hold back in our chat about the UK economy, HMRC, tax avoidance, and inequality.
Founder and CEO of ECNMX and trusted advisor to world champion athletes and entertainers, Oriana Morrison explains why HMRC is “shameful,” how tax is used as social engineering, and why Britain risks losing its top talent to fairer systems abroad.
From the realities of sportswashing in Saudi boxing to the politics of envy driving the UK’s broken tax system, Oriana shares blunt insights you won’t hear from politicians, even or accountants.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Oriana Morrison calls HMRC “shameful”
The hidden truth about tax, fairness and inequality
How sportswashing in Saudi boxing really works
Why Britain risks a Latin American-style economic collapse
How tax myths are driving talent and wealth out of the UK
If you want to hear about the future of Britain’s economy, the truth about tax and HMRC, and what it really means for athletes, creatives, and entrepreneurs, pull up a chair and press play.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Oriana Morrison
01:30 Sportswashing in Saudi?
04:09 Economic Realities of Sports Consumption
09:33 Oriana's Role and Expertise
14:01 Tax and Economic Policies
16:57 HMRC: Challenges and Criticisms
26:50 Global Economic Perspectives
42:28 Insider Trading and Ethical Dilemmas
42:54 Navigating Client Relationships and Global Networks
43:37 Oriana's Story: The Band Fallout
46:32 Legal Battles and Partnership Laws
53:11 Lessons Learned and Client Challenges
59:42 Social Media vs. Tax Advice
01:04:48 Quickfire - Get To Know Oriana
01:08:49 !Business or Bullshit Quiz!
01:17:10 Wrap Up
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EP 405 - Is Italy an entrepreneur’s dream or a business nightmare compared to the UK?
In part 3 of our Business Without Baggage series, Andy speaks with corporate lawyer Marco Pistis about the cultural and legal contrasts between doing business in Italy and the UK.
From relationship-driven deals to bureaucracy that stifles scale, Marco explains why British companies often struggle in Italy - and what they can learn from its unique, trust-first culture.
What you’ll learn:
Why relationships and trust matter more than rules in Italy
The North-South divide: how culture, punctuality, and payments differ
How family-run businesses dominate the market - and what that means for outsiders
Why bureaucracy and employee protection laws slow scaling
How UK businesses can avoid costly mistakes when entering Italy
Where the real opportunities lie: Milan, the mid-market, and creative industries
Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors looking to navigate UK - Italy business differences.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Business Without Baggage #3 Italy
00:41 Meet Marco Pistis: The Insider's Perspective
01:38 The Emotional Approach to Business
03:50 Friendship and Business in Italy
10:25 The Importance of Punctuality and Flexibility
16:10 Hierarchy and Family Businesses
23:20 Employee Expectations and Labour Laws
26:07 Cultural Cues and Misunderstandings
29:15 Cultural Taboos: Money and Religion
29:54 Negotiating Business Deals in Italy
31:56 The Importance of Food in Italian Business
33:34 Challenges and Stereotypes in Italian Business
34:34 Setting Up Business in Italy: Banking and Bureaucracy
37:50 Tax Benefits and Wealthy Expats in Italy
48:36 AI and Cultural Communication
49:58 !Business or Bullshit Quiz!
50:22 Wrap Up
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EP 404 - Can improv and humour make you a better leader - and even grow your bottom line?
Neil Mullarkey (Comedy Store Players co-founder with Mike Myers, seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway and Austin Powers) shows how improv’s “Yes, And” mindset, listening with intent, and affiliative humour boost leadership, sales, creativity, and team culture.
We unpack practical tools Neil teaches at London Business School and in boardrooms across 25+ countries: running better meetings and Zooms, building psychological safety, using Pixar-style “plussing,” navigating change, and why funny people make better leaders.
What you’ll learn:
How improv drives creativity, collaboration, and faster decisions
The difference between affiliative vs. dis-affiliative humour (and why banter can backfire)
Listening with intent: the leadership meta-skill that wins deals and trust
Running high-energy meetings (in-person & remote): chat prompts, quick polls, and participation hacks
Why “Yes, And” beats rigid scripts for sales, client work, and stakeholder buy-in
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Neil Mullarkey
01:20 Neil's Journey in Comedy and Improv
05:42 The Birth of Comedy Store Players
08:12 Improv Techniques and Their Applications
19:13 Improv in Business and Leadership
24:05 Effective Meeting Strategies
32:31 Innovative Meeting Strategies
33:35 The Role of Improv in Leadership
36:07 Handling Resistance and Transformation
41:45 Humour in the Workplace
47:32 Improv Skills for Personal Growth
56:27 Quickfire - Get To Know Neil
57:54 !Business or Bullshit Quiz!
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EP 403 - AI is being sold as a miracle productivity tool, but is it actually killing our ability to think?
We revisit our conversation with AI expert, author and speaker David Birss who explores the hidden dangers of generative AI - from outsourcing imagination to the slow erosion of human originality.
We explore the myth of AI productivity, unpacking why most companies are implementing AI the wrong way, why “adequacy” is replacing excellence, and how the obsession with productivity is leading to burnout rather than breakthroughs.
David explains his Sensible AI Manifesto, showing why businesses must use AI to augment skills, not automate talent.
From ChatGPT in the workplace to the risk of Gen Z losing brain power, this episode covers the biggest questions around AI:
- Is generative AI replacing excellence with adequacy?
- How can AI increase output without destroying originality?
- What are the real risks of AI for business, education, and society?
- Could AI be weaponised - and are governments already falling behind?
Essential listening if you’re searching for the truth about AI in business, creativity, and the future of work.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with David Birss
00:43 Meet David - AI Expert and Innovator
01:41 The Sensible AI Manifesto: Origins and Purpose
03:24 AI in Business: Misconceptions and Realities
04:16 The Impact of AI on Productivity and Workload
10:17 The Future of AI: Risks and Ethical Considerations
17:29 AI in Warfare and Global Security
25:41 Training and Education: The UK vs. The US
34:10 The Importance of Effective AI Prompting
37:30 David's Multifaceted Career: Music, Comedy, and AI
43:11 Spotting Opportunities in Technology
44:03 Embracing AI and Art
44:47 Developing Effective AI Prompts
46:59 Challenges and Misconceptions in AI
49:05 Dealing with Change and Innovation
50:55 The Importance of Human Potential
59:04 Quickfire - Get To Know David
01:07:12 !Business or Bullshit Quiz!
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EP 402 - Is the UK stock market dying or is it the biggest bargain in global investing?
This week we welcome back investor and author Andrew Craig who argues that British equities are deeply undervalued and overlooked by international investors. From political uncertainty to structural challenges, Craig explains why the UK is seen as “on sale” - and why that could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
We pack market misperceptions, long-term risks, and where savvy investors should be looking now. Essential listening for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone questioning the future of the UK economy.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Andrew Craig
01:29 The Decline of the UK Stock Market
06:08 Impact of Passive Investing on the Economy
11:07 IPO Market Challenges
13:01 The Role of Equity Markets in Innovation and Growth
17:31 The Vicious Cycle of Economic Policies
22:38 Global Comparisons and UK Economy Future
34:45 The Importance of Entrepreneurial Wealth Creation
38:03 The Impact of Amazon on Society
39:30 The Role of Wealthy Individuals in Society
41:33 Government vs. Private Sector Efficiency
44:39 The Future of Technology and Innovation
50:00 Challenges in the UK Infrastructure and Economy
58:54 QUICKFIRE - Get To Know Andrew
01:02:22 !BUSINESS or BULLSHIT QUIZ!
01:11:16 Wrap Up
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EP 401 - Recent UK government changes to trust law could have major implications for wealth protection, estate planning, and business ownership.
In Tax Without Bullshit pt. 2, Andy sits down with Oury Clark tax experts Jeremy Coker and Emma FlorentinLee to break down what the new rules mean, who they affect, and how to decide if a trust is still worth it.
From common myths to practical strategies, this episode explains how trusts work in the UK, why they’re not just for billionaires, and how changing legislation could reshape their future.
Essential listening for business owners, financial advisors, and families looking to safeguard assets.
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00:00 Tax Without Bullshit pt.2 - UK Trusts
02:49 History of Trusts
03:41 Structure of Trusts
04:14 Types of Trusts and Their Uses
09:03 Tax Implications and Misconceptions
21:34 Global Perspectives on Trusts
24:51 Trustees and Beneficiaries
25:13 The Role of Trusts in UK Tax Residency
26:36 Offshore Trusts: Myths and Realities
28:53 Excluded Property Trusts Explained
31:09 Complexities of Foreign Trusts
41:58 Living Trusts and Their Implications
45:57 Trusts in Business and Family Planning
51:15 Wrap Up
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EP 400 - Is confidence the real reason men succeed more in business - or are women holding themselves back?
Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den success story Rachel Watkyn OBE joins us to share her unfiltered take on gender, ego, and the hidden dynamics behind success.
From male “peacocking” and the confidence gap to the barriers facing female founders, she challenges what we think we know about business, identity, and leadership.
Rachel opens up about her personal journey through childhood trauma, serious illness, and tackles big cultural questions - from the rise of modern gender ideology to the impact of dating apps, hookup culture, and why loneliness is becoming a silent epidemic among Gen Z.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Rachel Watkyn OBE
01:34 Meet Rachel: A Journey of Resilience
02:43 Quickfire - Get to Know Rachel
05:16 Rachel's New Venture: Tackling Loneliness
00:00 The Reality of Loneliness in Modern Society
12:44 Personal Stories and Overcoming Adversity
17:06 Gender Bias in Venture Capital Funding
29:18 Changing Gender Roles and Societal Norms
31:42 A Family's Complex History
32:16 Unraveling Relationships and Secrets
33:33 Impact of Social Shame
34:37 Cultural Differences in Expression
35:29 A Troubling Incident
36:29 Childhood Challenges and Resilience
37:03 Managing Stress and Wellbeing
39:18 The Importance of Conversations
43:18 Navigating Modern Challenges
46:36 Business Insights and Advice
49:40 Business OR Bullshit Quiz!
58:49 Wrap Up
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EP 399 - July's guests - Lucy Parker, Mark Field, Victoria Dunford, and Luis Gosalbez - discuss and debate the legitimacy our BOB quiz cards - drinking at lunch, corporate away days, in-office fitness classes, and universal basic income to equal paternity leave and corporate gifting all make the shortlist!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit QUIZ
00:55 Debate: Drinking at Lunch
04:49 Corporate Away Days: Business or BB?
06:38 In-Office Fitness Classes
08:54 Universal Basic Income Discussion
12:16 Equal Paternity Leave
14:01 Corporate Gifting: Business or BS?
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EP 398 - Spain looks like a dream for startups: sunny, affordable, and full of talent.
But beneath the surface, founders face a slow, fragmented system that often blocks growth instead of enabling it.
In this episode, lawyer, founder and managing partner of Metricson Luis Gosálbez explains why Spain’s business environment frustrates entrepreneurs, from endless bureaucracy to region-by-region politics and a risk-averse culture that kills momentum.
Whether you're launching in Spain or expanding into Europe, this is what they don’t teach you in school - but should.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Business Without Baggage #2 - Spain's Hidden Business Rules
00:19 Meet Luis Gosalbez
01:36 Regional Differences in Spanish Business Culture
08:15 Business Etiquette and Payment Practices
09:25 Family-Owned Businesses and Hierarchies
11:15 Impact of Historical and Political Context
13:48 Collaborative vs. Individualistic Business Approaches
16:35 Challenges of Employment Laws
20:51 The Importance of Personal Connections
29:21 Cultural Taboos: Money and Religion
30:00 The British Perspective on Money
32:51 Building Spanish Business Relationships
34:21 Navigating Bureaucracy in Spain
37:20 Banking and Financial Regulations
43:45 Living and Working in Spain
44:54 Special Tax Laws and Incentives
47:27 Buying Property in Spain
49:41 Show and Tell: A Taste of Spain
51:43 Wrap Up
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EP 397 - In Moldova, thousands of disabled children and adults remain unseen - hidden away by a system that offers them little support. In this episode, Andy speaks to humanitarian and social entrepreneur Victoria Dunford, founder of MAD-Aid, who is fighting to bring dignity, inclusion, and opportunity to those left behind.
From transforming hospitals to changing laws, discover how one woman is challenging stigma and building a future where no one is invisible
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Victoria Dunford
01:24 Quickfire - Get to Know Victoria
01:36 Victoria's Early Career and Challenges
05:10 The State of Healthcare in Moldova
08:00 Founding MAD-Aid and Early Efforts
14:12 Changing Legislation and Social Impact
17:49 Fundraising and Building Trust
20:15 The Ukraine Conflict and Moldova's Future
21:45 Business and Charity Partnerships
22:52 Building Connections
23:17 The Benefits of Donating to Charity
23:29 Challenges and Changes in Charity Regulations
24:41 Transparency and Trust in Charitable Donations
26:28 The Importance of Grassroots and Big Charities
26:43 Encouraging Heartfelt Donations
27:33 The Role of Charity Commissions
29:11 Fundraising and Donor Engagement
33:08 Healthcare Systems in Moldova and the UK
37:44 MAD-Aid's Goals and Ambitions
40:27 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Founders
43:56 Challenges and Misconceptions in Charity Work
44:47 Wrap Up
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EP 396 - Are supermarkets controlling more than just prices? global food expert Mark Field reveals the hidden secrets of the food industry, exposing how Big Food shapes what we eat, drives up costs, and impacts sustainability. Learn how corporate power influences your choices - and what it means for the future of food.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Mark Field
00:57 Meet Mark: A Food Industry Leader
01:43 Quickfire - Get To Know Mark
02:00 Mark's Career Journey and Insights
07:46 The Impact of COVID-19 on Prof Consulting
12:36 Global Trends in the Food Industry
15:19 Challenges and Innovations in Food Logistics
18:54 Brexit's Impact on the UK Food Industry
23:27 British Farming and Seasonal Produce
27:25 Vertical Farming and Future Technologies
27:41 Energy Costs vs. Output in Food Production
28:19 Future of the Food Industry by 2050
29:44 Changing Food Preferences and Social Eating
30:56 Global Food Diversity and Supermarket Trends
37:10 Sustainability and Business Growth in Food Retail
42:34 AI's Role in Food Industry Transformation
48:44 Advice for Entering the Food Industry
50:32 Challenges and Opportunities in Food Retail
54:06 Wrap Up
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EP 395 - Can big business actually change the world or is it all just PR?
Andy speaks to Lucy Parker, Senior Advisor at Brunswick and co-author of The Activist Leader, on why CEOs need to stop playing it safe and start thinking like activists.
From Gordon Brown’s task force to boardrooms at Maersk and Walmart, Lucy shares how companies can bridge the gap between profit and purpose, and why the future belongs to leaders with a backbone.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Lucy Parker
01:19 Andy's Intro
03:04 Quickfire - Get To Know Lucy
09:47 Lucy's Current Role at Brunswick
10:25 Big Business Addressing Societal Issues
14:27 Challenges and Misconceptions About Big Business
22:44 Big Businesses Making a Positive Impact
28:19 The Role of Regulation and Policy in Business
35:11 The Future of Business and Societal Change
44:51 Developing a Sustainable Mindset
45:35 The Role of Leadership in Sustainability
45:59 Challenges and Responsibilities of Modern Business
49:16 The Complexity of Global Issues
49:40 The Journey Towards Net Zero
51:02 Transparency and Accountability in Business
01:07:33 The Importance of Data in ESG
01:13:40 Activist Leadership in Business
01:23:18 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
01:26:12 Wrap Up
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EP 394 - This week Andy meets Bernard Savage who leads professional services business development consultancy - size ten and half boots.
We have a wide running chat about how AI means that now, more than ever, professional services firms need to embrace sales. Luckily it’s also going to free up their time to do it.
I’m not sure he persuaded Andy that sales wasn’t a dirty word. But we definitely buy into his rallying call that if you just do the same things as everyone else, then, well you are not going to stand out and your business will die.
Straight talking advice indeed.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Bernard Savage
01:19 Andy's Views on Bernard
04:02 Quickfrie - Get to Know Bernard
06:33 The Reality of Professional Services
12:45 Networking and Business Development
21:17 Client Relationships and Commerciality
25:15 Evolving Business Development Strategies
25:53 Impact of AI on Professional Services
26:24 The Dominance of London in Professional Services
27:41 The Importance of Client Relationships
30:28 The Role of LinkedIn in Professional Networking
33:06 Regional Differences in Professional Services
35:33 Northern England: Challenges and Opportunities
48:38 Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism
51:24 Wrap Up
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EP 393 - June's BOB quiz lineup sees Elizabeth Varley from the Department of Business and Trade, Silent Disco Company founder and CEO Toby Burns, and ex-Special Forces author and speaker Sarah Furness tackle topics including climate change, office nap pods, AI-created content, team-building exercises, and mandatory lunch breaks. Strap in!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Business or Bullshit Quiz
00:42 Climate Change: Business or Bullshit?
04:21 Office Nap Pods: A Good Idea?
06:29 AI Created Content: Boon or Bane?
09:43 Team Building Exercises: Effective or Awkward?
13:20 Mandatory Hour-Long Lunch Breaks: Yay or Nay?
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EP 392 - This week we meet Sarah Furness, whose self described superpower is being “just enough of a bitch”. If you want to know what she means by that, stop reading and start listening.
Sarah was the first female helicopter pilot to lead special forces missions in Iraq.
These days she is bringing battlefield hardened insights to business problems, helping leaders to create healthy behaviours and environments in threatening or stressful situations.
It’s a wide ranging conversation, covering everything from gender roles and sexism to mindfulness under extreme pressure and something called disco leg. But our main focus was on psychological safety and why it is important in the military and business.
As Sarah says, “The only way we can learn from a mistake is if we talk about it, and we can’t talk about it if you’re punished for it”.
The bit about disco leg is right at the end, if you want to skip to that to find out what it means.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Sarah Furness
01:16 Andy's Intro
02:33 Quickfire: Get to Know Sarah
07:53 Sarah's Journey: From Military to Mindfulness
17:05 The Power of Mindfulness in High-Stress Situations
24:47 Learning from Failure: Military Insights for Business
31:14 Creating an Optimum Environment for Psychological Safety
32:02 Encouraging Bravery in Leadership
32:13 Vulnerability in Leadership
34:28 Navigating Shame and Self-Compassion
38:01 Self-Awareness and Inner Work in Leadership
43:48 Gender and Leadership: Moving Beyond Stereotypes
49:47 Customer-Centric Business Practices
52:20 Lessons from Military Leadership
01:01:16 The Importance of Humor and Camaraderie
01:02:25 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
01:06:06 Wrap Up
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EP 391 - This week we are joined by Toby Burns, immersive events pioneer and the man behind Silent Disco.
He has some quite spicy things to say about how the UK treats entrepreneurship and flags an innovation that he would love to see the UK copy from China.
Yep, we should copy China.
You’ll have to listen in to find out how and why. But you will also get some real nuggets of business wisdom (in handy catch phrases). Such as “innovate or evaporate”, “diversify or die”.
Most importantly, if you want to create continued success you need to create a great customer experience at every touchpoint.
Let us know what you think in the comments.
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00:00 BWB with Toby Burns
01:16 Andy's intro to Toby
01:58 The Silent Disco Business Model
03:57 Toby's Early Career and Family Business
07:02 Customer Service and Business Philosophy
14:16 Property Investments and Business Strategy
16:55 Innovations and Future Plans
30:16 The Turning Point: Scaling a Business
31:01 Innovating in the Entertainment Industry
32:52 Customer Service and Business Processes
39:14 The Impact of Taxes on Business
48:11 Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis
54:15 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
01:03:12 Toby's Ultimate Party Line-Up
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EP 390 - Something a little different this week. We took BWB on the road to meet James Duckenfield, CEO of Glass Pharm and tour their state of the art facility for growing pharmaceutical grade cannabis.
We learnt a lot of fascinating stuff - including that the only way that you are likely to die from cannabis, certainly medical cannabis, is if someone accidentally drops a ton of it on your head.
Furthermore, this remarkable growing system is not just leading the way for growing medicinal cannabis, but its carbon negative approach and techniques are breaking new ground for horticulture in general.
Listen in and learn.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB Live at Glass Pharms
00:47 Andy & Medical Cannabis
01:43 The UK Cannabis Conversation
02:57 Tour of Glass Pharms Facility
06:44 Cannabis Cultivation Techniques
13:24 Regulations and Licensing
18:59 Product Demonstration and Quality Control
24:39 BWB with James Duckenfield CEO
25:51 Medical Cannabis in the UK
27:12 Public Perception and NHS Policies
28:06 Cannabis and Chronic Pain
29:31 Cannabis and Mental Health
30:33 Global Cannabis Policies
31:16 Personal Experiences with Cannabis
32:28 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
33:09 The Endocannabinoid System
35:24 Regulatory Hurdles
42:01 Future of Medical Cannabis
49:33 Wrap Up
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EP 389 - This week we meet Elizabeth Varley. As founder and former CEO of Tech Hub she has played a pivotal role in shaping London’s Tech scene. In her role with the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Program she continues to influence our start and scale up business culture today.
As you’d expect she has a lot of hot tips for founders, some of which we weren’t expecting. Such as “undergoing therapy will make you a better leader”.
Fantastic chat from someone who is able to come at your business growing pains in unexpected ways.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Elizabeth Varley
01:26 Andy's intro to Elizabeth
02:18 Elizabeth's Early Career and Lessons Learned
09:28 Elizabeth's Role in the Global Entrepreneur Program
13:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Global Expansion
21:41 Brexit and Its Impact on Entrepreneurs
23:55 Fostering the UK Ecosystem
24:22 International Investment Trends
26:27 Opportunities in Sustainability
27:56 The AI Hype and Reality
29:23 Journey to Becoming a Deal Maker
32:34 Founding Tech Hub
38:53 The Importance of Therapy for Founders
44:44 Advice for Entrepreneurs
47:43 Wrap Up
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EP 388 - May's quiz round up sees Daniel Priestley and Fernando Sordo Madaleno play the game to see if they think Brexit, Crowdfunding, Lobbying, Client Lunches, Paying for Top Talent and Diversity Quotas and are business or just complete tosh!
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullsh*t
00:53 Meet the Guests: Daniel Priestley and Fernando Sordo Madaleno
01:18 Brexit: A Mexican Perspective
03:05 Architectural Challenges and Talent
05:08 Lobbying and Government Collaboration
08:13 Angel Investing
08:50 Flexible Working in Architecture
09:41 Crowdfunding and Diversity Quotas
11:35 The Importance of Client Lunches
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EP 387 - We’re going back to the future this week with the excellent Akshat Rathi and his optimistic take on climate change.
Akshat is a Bloomberg Senior Climate journalist, and the author of Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions.
We spoke to him about his book, and:
Why climate solutions investment needs to be made in the developing world and emerging markets to help them move away from coal
Why he felt it was so important to tell positive stories to help accelerate the fight against climate change
And
Why he abandoned the idea of being a scientist (after getting a PhD) to become a storyteller in order to make a bigger positive impact on the world
As you’d expect from someone who writes for Bloomberg, he’s very balanced and very astute.
He’s happy to concede that climate change isn’t the only crisis facing humanity, but if we don’t fix it, it’ll make the others a whole lot worse.
You can’t help feeling more positive after spending time in his company, so give it a go.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Akshat Rathi
00:49 Andy's Intro to Akshat
01:53 The Importance of Climate Solutions
02:23 Challenges in Climate Journalism
07:23 Success Stories in Climate Action
11:16 The Role of Governments and Big Businesses
12:43 Akshat's Journey and Passion for Climate Journalism
18:36 Global Investment in Climate Solutions
28:19 Practical Steps for SMEs
29:43 Economic Realities in India
30:01 Air Conditioning Around the World
30:41 Career Reflections and Journalism
34:06 Work Culture and Balance
38:40 Social Media and Its Impact
42:32 Greenwashing and Corporate Responsibility
45:10 Quickfire - Get To Know Akshat
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EP 386 - This week we revisit our chat with Thomas Robson Kanu, who pivoted from a top level premier league and international football career into entrepreneurship, setting up family business the Turmeric Co.
Based on a formula that he and his father developed to aid his recovery and pain relief (he was pain free in six weeks of consistent consumption) Thomas is now taking the same drive that fuelled his paying career into business.
We talk about:
Why so many superficially healthy drinks on our shop shelves contain so little nutrition and so much sugar that you might as well have a coke and enjoy it
Why it is so difficult to get natural remedies into the mainstream (hint, it’s to do with money
And
Why f**king up every day is the route to success
It’s a fascinating chat especially when you hear the drive and ambition for the Turmeric Co to emulate the global success of health drinks from a previous century (yes, we are talking about Coca Cola).
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Thomas Robson-Kanu
00:32 The Birth of The Turmeric Company
01:52 Andy's Intro
02:10 Thomas's Journey from Football to Entrepreneurship
04:20 Challenges and Rewards of Professional Sports
07:53 The Power of Natural Remedies
16:01 Launching a Health Brand
25:27 Clinical Studies and Health Benefits
34:11 The Importance of Health and Nutrition
35:41 Challenges in the Juice Industry
37:12 Manufacturing and Shelf Life
39:42 Business Growth and Strategy
43:39 Consumer Trends and Functional Beverages
52:32 The Reality of Juice Products
58:18 Quickfire - Get To Know Thomas
01:03:07 Wrap Up
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EP 385 - Our guest this week is Fernando Sordo Madaleno, a third generation architect working in the family firm Sordo Madaleno. Originally from Mexico City, Fernando is now based in London, spearheading the firm’s expansion as an international architecture studio.
As well as discussing life in the family business we had a fascinating chat around architecture, the built environment.
Fernando has a beautiful philosophy of architecture, that is should try and combine three things. A deep, well researched, understanding of the context and culture that the building is going to be in especially if you are coming as an outsider. Why great buildings should always be designed to the human scale (yes he does explain what that means), and how great architects should always try and think of ways to push the brief so that projects can have a positive impact on the communities that they exist in.
He also mentions that the client is sometimes right. Which is nice.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Fernando Sordo Madaleno
01:18 Meet Fernando
03:09 Quickfire - Get To Know Fernando
05:51 Fernando's Current Projects and Vision
07:12 The Essence of Sordo Madaleno
08:11 Human-Centric Urban Planning
12:12 Challenges and Inspirations in Architecture
18:06 The Unique Character of Mexico City
21:59 The Legacy of Sordo Madaleno
24:57 The Value of Good Architecture
28:31 Local Efficiency and Quality
28:49 Innovative School Design
29:40 Community-Centric Architecture
32:10 Global Influence of Mexican Architecture
37:22 Challenges of International Expansion
42:15 The Role of AI in Architecture
46:11 Balancing Client Needs and Architectural Vision
57:08 Advice for Aspiring Architects and Entrepreneurs
59:29 Wrap Up
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EP 384 - This week Daniel Priestley discusses how we build a new role for Britain post Brexit (yes, we dropped the B-Word in 2025). Basically Britain faces a choice between being that, a lapdog for the US or the sixth best Scandinavian country.
The way he says it, it makes sense. Particularly when he is talking about how hard it is now to grow a business with “escape velocity” in the UK these days.
Serial entrepreneur Daniel also talks us through:
The importance of personal brand and why it is replacing geography in business decision making
His 7-11-4 model for growing your personal brand
How AI is here to supercharge small businesses (and rightsize large ones)
He also said that long-form podcasts are AI resistant. Which is lucky.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Daniel Priestley
01:17 Meet Daniel
02:16 Daniel's Entrepreneurial Journey
03:40 The Rise of Personal Brands in Business
06:46 AI's Role in Business and Employment
12:35 Daniel's Current Ventures and Business Insights
19:22 The UK's Business Environment and Future Prospects
41:37 Entrepreneurial Spirit in the UK
42:52 UK vs. US Business Landscape
45:48 The Role of AI and Technology in Business
48:34 Future of Education and High-Velocity Careers
59:38 Strategies for Attracting High-Value Clients
01:03:31 Failures and Lessons in Entrepreneurship
01:05:14 The 7-11-4 Rule for Building Relationships
01:13:26 Quickfire - Get To Know Daniel
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EP 383 - Jonathan MacDonald is back on the show and keener than ever to get you interested in Ethical Tech.
We discuss why now, more than ever, people need to be given the tools, and moral frameworks to inform their interactions with increasingly opaque technology. How things like social media are seemingly set up to keep us amused, distracted and rob us of our critical thinking faculties and what that means for humanity in the long term.
Jonathan isn’t an anarchist in a tin foil hat (or a cryptoevangelist in a blonde wig come to that) but he is very compelling on why we need to question whether Big Tech algorithms and the people who control them actually have our best interests at heart.
He’s pretty convinced that they don’t, or at least don’t care about us beyond what we can do for them. Which is why he has set up SELF - a personal privacy filter - and also ETHICS TV to help people discuss, understand and control their own moral choices around tech.
We also chat about the Roman Empire and its attitude to analogous situations. We know plenty of you like to think about that kind of thing quite a lot.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Jonathan MacDonald
02:23 Meet Jonathan
03:18 The Mission: Alternative Future for Technology
04:44 Humans Are Batteries
05:05 The Reality of Free Services
05:58 The Normalisation of Surveillance
06:29 The Impact of Social Media on Society
07:33 The Coercion of Media and Politics
08:37 The Evolution of SELF: Personal Privacy Filter
09:50 The Demand for Privacy in AI Tools
10:50 The Future of Privacy: Self-Sovereign Mechanisms
11:47 The Physicality of Data Privacy
12:37 The Ineffectiveness of GDPR
13:09 The Dark Side of Data Exploitation
14:53 The Post-COVID Awareness Shift
34:02 Ethics in Technology
37:28 The Problem with Modern Democracy
39:18 The Importance of Critical Thinking
39:58 The Role of Media in Critical Thinking
42:30 Education and Critical Thinking
46:15 Ethical Issues in AI and Media
46:41 The Dystopian Future of AI
53:37 Building Ethical Technology
01:04:36 Personal Reflections and Advice
01:11:08 Quickfire - Get To Know Jonathan
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EP 382 - April's quiz round up sees Alex Edmans, Anand Menon and Psyfer play the game to see if they think Brexit, Labour Government, GDPR, Crowdfunding, Lobbying Client Lunches and are business or just complete tosh!
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Is it Business or Bullsh*t?
00:45 Brexit
01:37 Labour Government
03:18 GDPR
04:16 Crowdfunding
05:25 Lobbying
07:48 Client Lunches
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EP 381 - This week we talk to Alex Edmans about how you make decisions in a world full of misinformation. Alex is a Professor of Finance who has written and spoken extensively about subjects such as ESG (why those three letters don’t belong together) and why cognitive, rather than demographic diversity is a better indicator of business success.
He’s managed to do all that without getting cancelled, because his findings and talking points are guided by objective data rather than opinion. Though we do discuss how data itself can be misleading.
So if you want to know why too much diversity can be a bad thing, then dive in.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Alex Edmans
01:15 Synopsis
02:07 Meet Alex - Professor of Finance
03:54 Challenges in Assessing Cognitive Diversity
08:08 The Role of Academics in Real-World Impact
18:00 Confirmation Bias and Its Impact on Decision Making
30:36 The Nuances of Diversity and Inclusion
35:22 The Evolution and Challenges of ESG Reporting
39:20 The Burden of Reporting
40:31 The Problem with Standardised Metrics
42:16 Regulation vs. Market Demand
43:21 SMEs and Purpose-Driven Business
44:52 The Complexity of ESG
48:29 Governance: A Historical Accident
01:11:40 The Importance of Financial Literacy
01:13:22 Quickfire - Get to Know Alex
01:17:50 Wrap Up
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EP 380 - This week we're trying a cultural experiment - to start an occasional series called Business Without Baggage that helps people understand the nuances of doing business across different cultures.
To kick us off, we invited accomplished French corporate Lawyer and expert on cultural intelligence Olivier Lopez onto the show. We asked him to explain the nuances of doing business with the French and also got some expert hints about how different cultures operate around the world.
We chatted about how you can trace many of France’s cultural instincts and attitudes back to a revolutionary spirit, the application of logic and an abiding need to feel Liberté, Egalité et Fraternité in all of their dealings as well as finding a balance in life.
We also put these attitudes in a wider cultural context - amazingly a lot of it is to do with food, but not in the way you think. But we do have some fine wine and lovely cheese along the way.
We’d love to do more in this occasional series, so if you want to talk about what it’s like to do business with your fellow country folk (even if you’re only from Yorkshire) get in touch. You’ve got a lot to live up to on the food front mind.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Olivier Lopez
01:00 Special Episode: Business Without Baggage
01:29 Meet Olivier - Legal Expert and Negotiation Teacher
02:16 The Path to Becoming a Lawyer
04:58 Cultural Identities in French Business
08:42 Regional Differences Within France
14:34 Negotiation Tactics Across Cultures
42:52 The Role of Lawyers in Business
46:45 Invoice Payment Practices in France
47:51 Hierarchy and Flat Structures in French Business
49:13 French Cultural Values: Equality and Rebellion
51:17 Engaging a French Audience: Expectations and Preferences
56:04 Collaborative vs. Individualistic Work Styles
59:30 Financial Support and Equality in France
01:03:57 Setting Up a Business in France
01:09:51 French Cultural Nuances and Business Practices
01:26:02 Wrap Up
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EP 379 - Our guest this week is artist and bitcoin evangelist Psyfer. He wants to get you all high on the Hope-ium that Bitcoin (not any other crypto-currencies, they are all Sh*tcoin apparently) are the way to end inequality and injustice.
We weigh up the pros - it’s decentralised and accessible to everyone.
The cons - it’s a scary mystery to most people that feels like a scam.
And the revolutionary - how bitcoin challenges the existing power and wealth structures of governments, corporations and the obscenely wealthy (although they could all just buy bitcoin)
So, are Bitcoiners just getting high on their own supply or will it change the world? Get Psyfer-delic with this week’s episode. Turn on, tune in and find out!
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Psyfer
02:05 Meet Psyfer - Art and Financial Rebellion
02:35 The Mystery and Security of Bitcoin
05:50 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies
08:26 The Future of Money: Bitcoin's Potential
13:28 Economic Implications of Bitcoin Adoption
27:57 Public Services and Private Markets
33:45 Responding to Technological Change
34:17 The Flexibility of Remote Work
34:44 Using Bitcoin in Everyday Transactions
35:27 The Inclusive Bitcoin Community
36:22 Finding and Joining Local Bitcoin Meetups
37:31 Tax Implications of Bitcoin Transactions
38:42 Bitcoin's Role in Global Economics
39:40 The Future of Money and Bitcoin
46:45 The Problem with Fiat Money
56:49 Quickfire - Get to Know Psyfer
58:44 Wrap Up
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EP 378 - Political scientist Anand Menon joins us this week to talk about the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the choices facing the UK in a rapidly changing world.
We discuss how we all need to redraw a mental map of the “Western Alliance” as a result of the Trump administration, how the UK government is walking a diplomatic tightrope between the US and the EU and why their positive drive for growth could get derailed by events outside of their control.
Anand brings evidence, rather than opinion and ideology to the table. Which helps navigate emotionally charged issues such as whether immigration is good for the economy, and why the net immigration numbers are set to fall (hint, it’s nothing to do with small boats).
We even managed to have a sensible conversation about Brexit, the pros, the cons, the winners and the losers who are likely to pay the highest price for it. It might not be who you think.
As Anand says, “people tell us, that the reason that they listen to us is that they don’t know what we are going to say”
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Anand Menon
02:21 Meet Anand
03:14 Brexit's Psychological and Political Impact
03:32 Trump's Influence on Global Politics
09:06 UK's Immigration System: Challenges and Changes
21:25 Economic and Social Consequences of Brexit
34:48 Historical Reflections and Trade Realities
36:57 Brexit's Timing and Globalisation Challenges
38:02 Political Nuances and Public Opinion
38:55 Future of UK-EU Relations
44:13 UK's Global Role and Diplomatic Strengths
47:14 Think-Tank Insights and Regulatory Challenges
57:42 Quickfire - Get To Know Anand
01:02:20 Wrap Up
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EP 377 - March's quiz round up sees Ben Askins, Alex Depledge MBE and Brad Burton play the game to see if they think GDPR, Angel Syndicates, Crowdfunding, Client lunches and ChatGPT are business or just complete tosh!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit Quiz
00:57 GDPR
02:26 Angel Syndicates
04:13 Crowdfunding
06:07 Client Lunches
07:01 Chat GPT
08:42 Digital Nomads
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EP 376 - Our guest this week freely admits to have totally made up the idea of the UK having a #1 motivational speaker (to be fair, it’s not a chart rundown show we would watch anyway).
Brad has some interesting things to say about how getting your belief and your attitude right is the key to success. He also has practical tips on how to create that optimism, find peace, and live more in the now. The last two involve turning off your phone.
Crisps, Maltesers and wizards also get a mention.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Brad Burton
01:14 Meet Brad; Resilience and Reinvention
03:38 The Power of Belief in Business
08:37 Living in the Present: Letting Go of the Past
12:36 The Impact of Digital World on Modern Life
18:06 The British Moat: Self-Belief and Humility
24:35 Chasing Dreams: When is Enough, Enough?
26:33 Finding True Happiness
27:26 The State of Society and Business
27:52 Challenges of the Modern Economy
31:09 The Benefits Trap
34:35 The Importance of Mindset
38:50 Work-Life Balance and Business Success
46:08 Quickfire - Get To Know Brad
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EP 375 - The conversation ranged far and wide with Alex Depledge, CEO of Resi and newly coined “Tech- Sis”. It took in her frustrations that no-one wants to have a long term conversation, how the short term news cycle is killing politics and why increasing polarisation is killing informed debate and damaging society.
She came out to bat for the Labour government in general - we should give them time - and Rachel Reeves in particular for her willingness to stand behind a decision, even if it is unpopular.
She did not come out to bat for bats, people who play the victim and using regulatory sledgehammers to crack walnuts.
If you like your opinions strong and your laughter infectious, listen in.
FACT CORRECTION - Alex stated that the UK Electric Grid energy wastage is at 40% which may have been true at the time of recording. Most recent figures show that it is nearer 10%.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Alex Depledge MBE
03:29 Alex's Current Role and Responsibilities
04:54 Challenges in the Housing Sector
05:57 Energy Efficiency and Renovation
06:49 Fragmented Construction Industry
16:11 Government Policies and Long-term Solutions
19:21 Labour Party's Approach to Business and Economy
27:57 Andy's Key Takeaways
30:34 Regulations and the Role of Bats
34:20 The Impact of Private School Attacks
34:51 Understanding the Worker's Rights Bill
35:13 Probation Periods in Employment
37:11 Planning and Business Efficiency
38:29 The Housing Crisis and Council Incentives
39:22 Environmental Regulations and Development
40:16 The Importance of Company Policies
44:12 Diversity of Thought vs. Quotas
48:49 Andy's Key Takeaways
52:31 The Immigration Debate
54:14 Challenges of Modern Employment
58:27 Quickfire - Get To Know Alex
01:05:03 Wrap Up
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EP 374 - This episode is probably not for everybody, in fact it’s probably not for 99.55% of people. But if you are a non-dom, know a non-dom or just want to understand what a non dom actually is then this is the episode for you.
I guess if you’ve ever wondered what happens when a bunch of tax law experts hijack a podcast studio - and one of you might have done - you’ll probably also want to give it a listen.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Tax Without Bullshit - Special Episode
01:22 Meet the Tax Experts
02:53 Understanding Non-Dom Status
04:03 Changes in Tax Rules from April 5th
06:59 Implications for Non-Doms and Foreigners
08:33 New Tax Opportunities and Simplifications
18:54 Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF)
23:06 Understanding the TRF and Its Implications
24:55 Attracting Foreigners to the UK
27:06 Inheritance Tax: Rules and Strategies
33:20 Excluded Property Trusts: A Deep Dive
37:31 Practical Considerations and Future Planning
43:19 Wrap Up
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EP 373 - This week we sit down with Jon White, a professional kayaker, engineer, business leadership coach and occasional rock climber, who would probably be doing none of those things if he hadn’t lost his right arm and both legs stepping on an I.E.D. in Afghanistan in 2010.
Jon is fascinating on how calm acceptance (and the royal marine value of humour in the face of adversity) helped him avoid PTSD. He’s very clear that his personal approach might not work for everybody but we think that there is a lot to learn from his calm, understated approach to life.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Jon White
03:02 The Afghanistan Conflict Explained
07:56 Life After Injury: Rehabilitation and Resilience
24:41 The Importance of Mindset and Humour
33:10 Rehabilitation and Adaptation
36:13 Innovations in Prosthetics
37:17 Personal Journey and Challenges
38:56 Business Ventures and Leadership
41:59 Engineering and Adaptation
48:28 Philosophies on Life and Leadership
54:31 Quickfire - Get To Know Jon
01:05:42 Wrap Up
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EP 372 - Our guest, Ben Askins, is pretty convincing when he says that being green is one of, if not THE biggest commercial opportunity of the century. Ben is a serial entrepreneur, now scaling Green-Tech start-up Gaia, so he knows his onions.
Our chat gets stuck into culture wars, and culture warriors, and why we need to get our heads out of short term political point scoring and into the long game. Us, the media, everybody.
He also makes a very good point that you can’t make being a politician a thankless job, with terrible pay and still expect the best and brightest to apply to run the country.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Ben Askins
02:29 Ben's Background and New Venture - Gaia
03:29 Gaia's Role in Environmental Regulation
05:57 The Importance of Biodiversity Net Gain
07:08 The Marketplace for Natural Assets
13:38 The Future of Green Tech and Energy Efficiency
23:47 Ben's Journey in Digital Marketing
25:48 Building a Personal Brand on Social Media
28:34 The Challenges of Being a Boss and Entrepreneur
32:58 The Unappealing Job Dilemma
33:56 Social Media in Politics
34:58 Engagement Groups and Media Manipulation
36:59 The Complexity of Political Debates
37:10 Monetising Hobbies and Job Satisfaction
38:02 The Need for Honest Political Communication
45:32 The Challenges of Running a Government
50:21 Climate Change and Green Technology
57:14 Quickfire - Get To Know Ben
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EP 371 - Quiz time! Here's our monthly round up of favourite Business or Bullshit Q&A moments with our stellar guests in February:
Tim Kirby - CEO of Releaf
Jonathan Lundy - CEO of Fluencers Group
Janet Coyle CBE - Managing Director of Grow London
Adam Pope - CEO of Spencer Churchill
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit Quiz
00:39 Meet the Guests
01:06 Diversity Quotas Debate
03:38 Lobbying in Business
05:31 AI in Content Creation
08:56 Social Media: Business or Bull?
10:09 GDPR: Business Necessity or Bureaucratic Nonsense?
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EP 370 - Partiesbeat networking events. The best people for your business probably won’t have been to university. Controlled aggression is a good thing. You want opinions, our guest this week Adam Pope has got 'em. Unlike most people peddling BS business advice on LinkedIn, he has the business and life experience to back them up.
From being homeless (and trying to finish school whilst living in a tent) to being the CEO of Spencer Churchill, a law firm that’s looking to be the opposite of what you’d expect, Adam is a man who lives life on his own terms and is creating a company with that mindset.
We talk to Adam about radically re-inventing cultural expectations around how a law firm, or any business, should behave. He also talks about his belief that “suffering sharpens the tools”.
Which is probably why he entered his first Ironman Triathlon before he actually knew how to swim.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Adam Pope
02:43 Illegal Raves and Family Fallout
04:10 Surviving Homelessness: Life in a Tent
07:59 From Recruitment to Financial Services
11:22 Founding Spencer Churchill
15:02 Reinventing Legal Culture
27:18 The Value of Experience Over Education
36:16 Adam's Triathlon and Ironman Journey
36:32 Life Changes and Sobriety
39:50 Work Culture and High Performance
41:49 Four-Day Work Week Innovation
45:46 Business Philosophy and Personal Goals
48:29 Political Views and Business Environment
59:34 Quickfire - Get To Know Adam
01:05:14 Wrap Up
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EP 369 - You should hire people who are different from, and smarter than, you to help shape and build your culture. That’s how you grow successfully and meaningfully.
That’s the great advice from Janet Coyle (Janet Coyle CBE no less) the MD of Grow London. Janet has spent a career as a diplomat AND working in and around Silicon Valley firms and culture, so she knows a thing or seventeen about growth and how to create it.
Janet is very glass-half-full about the prospects for London as a business and innovation hub (the city is a huge draw for talent and culture). But she is also passionate about how the Grow London / London & Partners socially inclusive non profit model, could be used to help grow the entire UK economy.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Janet Coyle CBE
02:04 Meet Janet
03:02 The Role and Impact of Grow London
04:58 London's Global Position and Future Prospects
10:18 Inclusion and Diversity in Tech
23:25 Janet's Journey and Insights
29:07 Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
29:36 The Gender Investment Gap
30:34 Building Female Investment Infrastructure
32:47 Scaling Up UK Businesses
35:13 Maintaining Company Culture During Growth
38:23 London's Role in Global Business
41:28 Challenges and Opportunities for London and Partners
47:23 Quickfire - Get to Know Janet
51:40 Wrap Up
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EP 368 - This week we meet Jonathan Lundy, CEO of the Fluencers group, a man of seriously impressive willpower as well as business acumen. To lose weight and take control of his own health, he once ate only 1500 calories and went to the gym with a personal trainer for every day, for 365 days straight.
He talks us through how this process gave him a disdain for all the bullshit that floats around the fitness and wellness industries and the will power to create a different approach. An approach that has had amazing success and became the basis of a business that now operates across fitness, health, beauty and even pets.
Luckily for us he’s a dog person, and someone who still likes to find time for the odd pint of “proper” beer.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Jonathan Lundy
00:57 Jonathan's Weight Loss Journey
01:38 Building a Fitness Business
02:48 Challenges in the Fitness Industry
06:40 The Role of Personal Trainers
17:44 Expanding the Empire!
30:32 Career Risks and Integrity in Medicine
30:58 Doctors and Brand Collaborations
31:59 Challenges Faced by Medical Professionals
33:31 The Role of Medical Influencers
35:34 Efficient Business Practices
38:49 Entrepreneurial Journey and Future Goals
49:55 Quickfire - Get To Know Jonathan
54:14 Wrap Up
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EP 367 - This week serial entrepreneur Tim Kirby explains why a focus on results is entirely the wrong thing to do - it sets up a feedback validation mentality apparently. Instead you should focus on behaviours to unlock the key to success and create something he calls a feed forward, intention sharing loop.
Tim also explains why a “feel, felt, found” approach is the way to connect with customers. And as the CEO of Releaf, A MedTech company based around medicinal cannabis products he has some wild stats about medicinal cannabis. Did you know that humans have an actual endocannabinoid system? No, nor did we!
Tim also has some bad news for any Wanna-preneurs. If you want to succeed you’ve got to learn to love the grind.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Tim Kirby
01:05 Meet Tim - CEO of Releaf
02:02 The State of Medical Cannabis in the UK
02:27 Releaf's Mission and Market Strategy
03:19 Barriers to Market Entry and Growth
07:38 The Importance of Patient Education
12:35 The Role of Trust and Consistency
25:27 Behavioural Focus in Business Success
36:28 Agnostic Views and Personal Conditions
36:42 Sports Psychology and Business Parallels
37:36 Mindset of Sporting Greats
39:20 Medical Cannabis Market Challenges
40:12 The Prescription Process
41:26 Regulatory Bodies and Market Growth
42:44 Patient Experience and Education
44:44 Cannabis Strains and Prescribing Practices
45:39 Innovations in Medical Cannabis
57:36 Cannabis in the Mainstream
01:02:37 'Quickfire' - Get To Know Tim
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EP 366 - Introducing our monthly roundup of the Business or Bullshit quiz.
Andy goes head-to-head with guests Chris Hirst and Simon Alexander Ong, breaking down business buzzwords to decide—are they the real deal or just nonsense?
They tackle everything from government policies and influencer culture to social media hype, unicorn companies, mandatory lunch breaks, and even self-actualisation.
It’s a lively chat packed with plenty to chew on.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit Monthly Roundup
00:45 Discussing the Labour Government
03:12 Paying for Top Talent
05:44 The Role of Influencers
06:34 Social Media Platforms
08:57 Unicorns and Children's Fascinations
10:14 Mandatory Lunch Breaks
11:06 Self-Actualisation
12:34 Political Ideologies: Left and Right Wing
12:56 Corporate Away Days and Instagram
13:41 Debating MBAs and Brexit
14:32 Regulators and Their Effectiveness
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EP 365 - We get quite Zen this week, talking to Energy Management specialist Simon Alexander Ong, not about heat pumps, solar panels or the national grid, but about how optimising your own energy levels are the key to personal and professional success.
Simon talks to us about how energy management not time management is the key to personal productivity. Why laying out and sticking to a system for living is far more important than setting out individual goals, and the benefits of problem solving like pre-schoolers.
Star Wars also makes a brief appearance in the chat.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Simon Alexander Ong
00:57 Meet Simon - The Energy Management Expert
03:41 Simon's Journey from Finance to Coaching
06:46 Understanding Energy and Its Dimensions
24:22 The Role of Leadership and Team Dynamics
37:01 The Importance of Self-Improvement
38:23 The Role of Social Media
44:03 Balancing Work and Family Life
49:11 The Power of Communication
56:52 Creative Thinking and Innovation
58:26 Quickfire - Get To Know Simon
01:08:25 Wrap Up
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EP 363 - Turns out that leadership is always the problem, luckily it’s also the solution.
We sit down with business turnaround specialist, author and reluctant influencer Chris Hirst to find out why and how to fix it (turns out that leadership is always the solution as well).
Leadership transforms business for good and bad, Chris talks us through why the smallest unit of any business is a team, and that all teams have leaders. We also discuss ‘culture’ and why most leaders think about it the wrong way, and how if you get it right it is a business superpower.
If you want to get an equation for understanding leadership impact (yes an actual equation), learn how to mitigate against 20% of your team providing 80% of your businesses value or just get your head round the fact that failure is a prerequisite for success this is the episode for you.
He’ll also explain how to write a book by accident.
You can buy Chris's books on Amazon
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Chris Hirst
01:36 The Role of an Influencer
02:13 Understanding Leadership
09:50 The Importance of Culture
12:54 Team Dynamics and Flexible Working
18:23 Leadership in Complex Organisations
34:23 The British Perspective on Leadership
41:09 The Power of Writing for Clarity
41:35 The Journey of Leadership
43:48 Understanding Work Fulfilment
45:21 Challenges in Workplace Dynamics
49:38 The Importance of Fair Compensation
01:00:44 Turning Around a Failing Business
01:04:45 Quick Fire - Get To Know Chris
01:13:08 Wrap Up
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EP 362 - Richard has a wide career from running and building the family business, to acting as a chairman of a FTSE quoted company, to being an entrepreneur in Wine, Music, Cosmetics, Food Manufacturing, Hedge Funds, and more. To all of these activities he has applied a deeply independent mindset, this entrepreneurial independence is what has grown Oury Clark from a tiny firm in Slough to a unique Top 50 professional firm in the UK.
We recorded this episode sometime back, and it was the final time my sister appeared on the podcast before she died of cancer. I was honoured to record this, and it is a joy to bring her back to life once more in this interview.
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Spotify Video Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Richard Oury
01:56 Personal Stories and Family History
03:01 Quickfire - Get To Know Richard
03:58 Early Career and First Jobs
05:30 School Experiences and Career Choices
17:22 Music Preferences and Gadgets
22:11 Office Dogs and Workplace Dynamics
26:16 Family History and Huguenot Heritage
30:32 Food, Smoking, and Health
36:33 Coal Dust and Diesel Fumes: A Dirty Past
37:53 Family Business Ventures and Escaping Financial Ties
38:30 Complex Relationships and Business Growth
39:10 Religious Upbringing and Family History
41:49 Economic Struggles and Resilience
48:13 Corporate Takeovers and Corruption
53:05 Regulatory Challenges and Business Integrity
01:09:20 Trust and Personal Values in Business
01:16:34 Toxic Workplace Dynamics
01:16:56 The Importance of Banking Relationships
01:17:34 Overdrafts and Debt Collection
01:18:06 Cultural Attitudes Towards Money
01:21:25 Workplace Efficiency and Motivation
01:25:59 Generational Perspectives on Business
01:28:14 Future Goals and Business Expansion
01:30:01 Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs
01:32:38 Environmental Concerns and Solutions
01:36:15 Reflections on Business Mistakes
01:45:11 Family Business and Legacy
01:57:28 Wrap Up
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EP 361 - This is an absolute cracker from the archive for you this Christmas, one that will help you see the world around you through other people’s eyes.
We meet adaptive and universal fashion pioneer Victoria Jenkins (don’t worry, she explains the difference between the two). We talk about how successive governments have created a truly hostile environment for disabled people. Why 2023’s “Ask Don’t Assume” campaign was, frankly, a right pain in the “ask”. And the problem that Victoria has with "inspiration porn” in general, and the Paralympics in particular.
There is also quite a lot of chat about velcro.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
01:06 - Understanding Disability and Its Impact
01:41 - Victoria's Personal Journey with Disability
03:39 - The Birth of Unhidden: Fashion for the Disabled
06:02 - Challenges in the Fashion Industry for Disabled People
08:07 - The Struggle for Recognition and Equality
10:53 - Unhidden's Challenges in Advertising
12:09 - The Need for Representation in Government and Society
14:06 - The Future of Disability and Adaptive Fashion
23:07 - Misconceptions Surrounding Paralympians
23:19 - The Power of Overcoming Adversity
24:02 - The Need for Better Government Support
25:04 - The Misrepresentation of Disability in Media
28:22 - The Challenges of Being a Disabled Founder
28:27 - The Importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
29:04 - The Power of Community for Disabled Entrepreneurs
29:45 - The Struggles of Raising Funds as a Disabled Founder
30:13 - The Experience of Pitching on Dragon's Den
38:42 - The Snobbery in the Fashion Industry
43:03 - The Future of Unhidden Clothing
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EP 360 - Don’t knock teachers unless you’ve tried to do it yourself! Why politicians should find the money to fund education for all and stop using teachers as a political punchbag, especially if they have never set foot in a state school classroom.
Our archive special this week is Mehreen Baig, author, documentarian and former secondary school teacher who makes a compelling case that failure to invest in young people in general and education in particular is storing up problems for society in years to come.
We thought it was timely to revisit this episode, to see if Labour’s ‘milestone’ announcement around investment in early years education measures up to what is actually needed.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
00:00 BWB with Mehreen Baig - Re-Visited
01:40 The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education
11:35 The Role of Parenting and Systemic Issues
21:03 Special Educational Needs and Career Advice
27:09 The Emotional Toll on Teachers
32:32 Future Goals and Reflections
39:57 Life Advice from Leslie Joseph
40:20 Transition to Media
41:00 Accidental Career Shift
44:45 Quickfire - Get To Know Mehreen
48:18 Mehreen's Book and Podcast Recommendations
50:31 Business or Bullshit Quiz!
58:21 Wrap Up
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EP 359 - We love opinions and James has plenty. After spending a couple of episodes looking at the global picture we get down to UK business brass tacks with Partyman CEO James Sinclair.
James is full of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone at the sharp end of leading a company in the UK. We talk about the importance of dreaming big, the value of vertical integration and how staying on top of your P&L and cash flow is the most important thing that any business owner can do.
Given the recent UK budget, James’ call on the government to tax profit not turnover makes this a timely re-listen.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with James Sinclair: Revisited
02:04 Meet James
02:55 Sinclair's Business Journey
08:10 Challenges in Childcare and Employment
10:36 The Burden of Turnover Taxes
21:11 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Big Dreams
28:17 Advice for Entrepreneurs
36:46 The Push and Pull in Business
37:49 Taking Risks and Self-Belief
39:09 Worst Advice and Protectionist Mindset
39:58 Founder Challenges and Tall Poppy Syndrome
42:19 Government Support for Entrepreneurship
49:58 Quickfire Round: Get to Know James
54:13 The Role of Good Management
57:52 Business or Bullshit Quiz!
01:05:35 Wrap Up
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EP 358 - We revisit our first chat with Steve Keen - author, friend of the podcast and the first economist to warn of the 2008 financial crash. Appropriately, given the COP29 was all about the money, we chat about how economists have totally trivialised the dangers of the climate crisis, and what that might mean for humanity.
We also discuss why trade unions are a good thing for the economy and why corporate behaviour in the UK would be better if we followed Germany’s model.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
00:00 BWB Re-Visited with Steve Keen
01:17 Meet Steve
01:56 Steve's Achievements
02:52 Frustrations with Economic Predictions
04:52 Climate Change: The Real Threat
14:45 The Role of Trade Unions
18:52 Government's Role in Society
23:04 Brexit and Its Aftermath
26:04 Business Practices and Economic Theories
29:11 Quickfire - Get To Know Steve
30:53 Getting Fired and Office Politics
33:29 Inspirational Teachers and Career Choices
35:11 Economics and Financial Crises
38:41 Life, Mistakes, and Advice
47:00 Business or Bullshit Quiz!
51:51 Final Thoughts
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EP 357 - As COP 29 draws to a close in sunny, oil rich Azerbaijan we revisit our spirited conversation with political economist Grace Blakeley. We talk about Green New Deals and why we need to restore faith in democracy above all else.
Grace makes a compelling point that dealing with Climate Change shouldn’t be put on the shoulders of individuals but those of institutions and businesses, as only they can affect the systemic changes required.
We discuss how investing money in fixing problems now will pay for itself in the long run (it worked after WWII after all) and how community wealth building offers a credible alternative to the idea of “stakeholder capitalism”.
Spoiler alert - Grace is not a fan of stakeholder capitalism.
Spotify Video Chapters (only):
00:00 BWB with Grace Blakeley
01:46 Meet Grace
02:22 Climate Change and Economic Structures
03:35 The Green New Deal Explained
04:38 Challenges of Retrofitting and Government Support
06:06 Government Insulation and Political Influence
16:43 Tax Avoidance and Evasion Debate
26:32 Stakeholder Capitalism and Market Concentration
31:25 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Grace
33:40 School Expulsions and Rebellious Youth
38:03 Career Journey and Writing Books
45:22 Passions and Personal Reflections
46:52 Advice and Recommendations
53:42 Wrap Up
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EP 356 - We are doing some hefty metaphorical redecorating at BWB at the moment (remodelling for our American friends). That means that we will be using the next few weeks to look back into our catalogue and republish some choice episodes. Conversations that we think are as relevant today as they were when they were first released.
First up Martin Wolf CBE - Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the FT.
We kicked off 2023 talking to Martin about the state of the Nation and his thinking will give you a helpful lens to hold up to UK current events such as the budget, democratic reform and how our future is shaped by the economic choices that we make now.
And Martin's keen eyed analysis and clear headed assessment of the current state and future of the British Economy, Political Realm and our role in the world when it comes to trade is as relevant now as when we first sat down in 2023.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Martin Wolf
01:14 Revisiting the UK's Economic Identity Post-Brexit
02:05 Current Global Challenges
08:09 The UK's Economic Strengths and Weaknesses
11:02 Regional Inequality and the Future of British Cities
15:53 The Challenges of Long-Term Policy Making
28:57 The Role of Education and Skills in Economic Growth
34:07 The Future of British Industry and Innovation
44:02 Evaluating Productivity Measures
44:36 The Complexity of Data Presentation
45:12 The Importance of Honest Data
46:30 Navigating Economic Uncertainty
48:31 Understanding Modern Monetary Theory
55:18 The Impact of the Energy Crisis
01:00:58 Brexit and Global Trade
01:11:59 The Future of UK Politics
01:28:39 Wrap Up
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EP 355 - Sky and NBC ring announcer known as Big Mo is in the quiz seat for the B.O.B quiz showdown - personal trainers, corporate gifting, universal basic income and the significance of Super Bowl ads all make the draw for Kody's views - are they Business or Bullshit?
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Kody Mommaerts
00:43 Personal Trainers: Business or BS?
02:20 Corporate Gifting: Sincere or Fake?
03:44 Business Accelerators and Incubators
04:17 Right Wing Politics and Universal Basic Income
05:04 Lunch Provided for Employees: Bullshit or Benefit?
05:41 Search Engine Optimisation and Family Business
06:34 Crypto and Digital Nomads
07:20 Drinking at Lunch and Workplace Humour
12:29 Lobbying and ChatGBT
14:46 Wrap Up
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EP 354 - This week we catch up with broadcaster, entertainer and tech entrepreneur Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts. Kody combines being “Big Mo” the ring announcer for Boxxer on Sky and NBC with being the COO of SaaS scale up Sports Thread.
We chat about why the most important skills for any role are really hard to put in the job description, why being distinctive, putting time and effort into standing out is as important in business as it is in entertainment and why the rapid rate of change in both combat sports and tech means that the areas have more in common than you would think.
We also discover that no-one in the podcast studio knows the name of Liverpool FCs home stadium. (hint producer Dee: it’s not Old Trafford).
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts
01:08 Meet Big Mo
02:03 The Journey of Sports Thread Inc.
02:58 The Role of a Ring Announcer
04:18 The UK and USA Sports Connection
10:05 The Art of Ring Announcing
25:54 The Complexities of Boxing Promotions
31:51 Fighters and Promotional Companies
32:24 Marketing and Promotion in Boxing
33:11 The Business of Boxing
35:42 Personal Journey and Public Speaking
38:14 The Art of Communication
46:31 Cultural Differences in Business Communication
49:13 Innovating Boxing Entertainment
52:05 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Kody
01:00:02 Wrap Up
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EP 353 - Financial literacy expert Andrew Craig jumps in the seat to take on Andy's quiz card debate.
They also delve into Universal Basic Income, the future of digital nomads, the relevance of ESG investing, the role of lawyers in business, and the potential of decentralised autonomous organisations.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Andrew Craig
00:30 Personal Trainers and ChatGPT
01:17 Corporate Social Responsibility
03:27 Venture Capital and Incubators
05:14 Universal Basic Income
08:35 Insurance and Alternative Investment Market
10:47 Digital Nomads and ESG Investing
13:38 EBITDA and Lawyers
15:09 Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
16:57 Wrap Up
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EP 352 - In a very timely episode, with our politicians talking about growth, budgets and black holes, we talk to author, investor and founder of Plain English Finance Andrew Craig about:
How Britain has shot itself in the foot through a series of dreadful regulations.
Why the awful state of the British economy is a function of the parlous state of the British stock market.
How improving overall financial literacy could help that.
We don’t actually talk about black holes, but we suspect that one might be created somehow if Andrew ever met our previous guest Gary Stevenson in a pub.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Andrew Craig
01:12 Meet Andrew: Financial Expert and Author
01:59 The Challenges of UK Financial Services
02:52 The Impact of Regulation on Investment
07:14 The Decline of the London Stock Market
08:22 The Role of Financial Literacy and Investment
31:14 The Rise of Passive Investing
35:09 The Crypto Conundrum
37:46 The Allure of Quick Riches and Financial Illiteracy
39:06 The Importance of Financial Education
39:41 Jordan Peterson and Mental Health
40:50 Historical Progress and Capital Markets
41:36 The Role of Biotech in Solving Global Issues
41:52 Celebrating Human Progress
43:49 The British Psyche and Economic Challenges
50:31 The Press and National Unity
56:35 The Impact of Immigration and Refugees
58:04 Capital Markets and Government Finance
01:00:50 The Future of Biotech and Personalised Health
01:02:48 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Andrew
01:08:46 Wrap Up
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EP 351 - Copyright lawyer Julius Stubbs jumps in the quiz seat to give Andy's business quiz cards a piece of his mind - office nap pods, Brexit, universal basic income and kangaroo insurance all make the shortlist (Julius's AUS story will have you in tears!)
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit Julius Stubbs
01:10 Team Building Exercises: Business or BS?
01:58 LinkedIn?
02:22 The Insurance Rant
04:12 Universal Basic Income?
06:28 In-Office Fitness Classes. Who's in?
06:44 Diversity Quotas Debate
07:13 Brexit
08:46 Silicon Valley and Business Investments
09:03 Government Grants and R&D Tax Credits
10:20 Formal Directors Meetings
10:45 Free Ports and Regulators
11:16 Digital Nomads and Remote Work
13:14 Balancing Flexibility and Collaboration
15:04 Wrap Up
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EP 350 - The founder of I Am Stobbs, a specialist trademark and brand attorney firm, talks us through why even the youngest businesses should be thinking about their IP, but should spend the bare minimum on protecting it until they really need to. And when the point that they really need to protect it is likely to be.
We also get into why AI is the biggest challenge facing IP, trademark and copyright law right now and why graphic designers and photographers might want to think about getting a different job as a result.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Julius Stobbs
01:15 Meet Julius, founder of Stobbs
02:02 Understanding IP in Business
03:00 The Importance of IP Strategy
04:53 Commercial Approach to Legal Services
06:49 Challenges in IP Protection
08:56 Global IP Protection and Strategy
32:06 The Future of IP and AI
38:43 The Subtlety of Artistic Skill
39:39 AI's Impact on the Art Industry
40:24 Employment Challenges in the AI Era
42:18 The Debate on New Employment Laws
43:56 Tax Loopholes and Economic Policies
46:01 Academia vs. Entrepreneurship
53:30 Legal Services vs. Client Interests
59:23 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Julius
01:03:57 Advice for Founders and Entrepreneurs
01:07:28 Wrap Up
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EP 349 - Female Angel Investor Sarah Turner jumps in the quiz seat this week to take on Andy's list of business conundrums - business attire, pitch decks, conferences and offshore tax havens all make the shortlist!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Sarah Turner
00:43 Conferences: Business or Bullshit?
01:06 Offshore Tax Havens Debate
02:41 Flying Business Class: Worth It?
03:31 Unlimited Holidays?
04:23 Charities: Business or Goodwill?
05:14 The Strangeness of Wealth
05:30 The Apologetic Rich
05:59 Celebrating Success
06:22 Drinking at Work
06:38 Family Dynasties and Business
07:08 Thought Leadership
07:34 Dressing for Success
08:25 Creating Effective Pitch Decks
09:17 Wrap Up
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EP 348 - Just 3% of angel investments in Europe went to all female founding teams last year. Last time we checked, half the population was female (women also own 50% of the wealth in the UK!).
Sarah Turner, CEO and cofounder of investment network Angel Acadame, gives us an education about how we can redress the balance and get rid of the Silicon Valley style macho bullshit..
We talk about how the Government fundamentally misunderstands the value of entrepreneurs, why nobody, left or right, is really listening to business and why it’s perfectly OK to pitch for investment when you are pregnant.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Sarah Turner
01:15 Meet Sarah: CEO and Co-Founder of Angel Academe
02:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Female-Led Startups
03:31 The Importance of Female Angel Investors
05:33 Unconscious Bias and Communication Differences
07:16 The Silicon Valley Model and Female Entrepreneurs
07:57 FemTech Unicorns and Gender Disparities
09:11 Angel Academe's Mission and Operations
10:26 The Role of Women in Investment and Business
18:18 Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship
26:54 The Current UK Investment Climate
32:05 Addressing Misconceptions in Business Law
32:52 Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs
33:55 Small Business Struggles with HMRC
36:05 Angel Academe: Mission and Vision
38:16 Gender Dynamics in Investment
41:01 The Importance of Adequate Funding
42:41 Best Practices for Angel Networks
46:59 Success Stories from Angel Academy
53:46 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Sarah
56:58 Wrap Up
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EP 347 - Med Tech expert Michael Branagan-Harris jumps in the quiz seat alongside Andy to plough through Andy's list of business terms .. or are they? Brexit, corporation tax, Bitcoin, unlimited holidays and drinking at lunch all make the shortlist!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Michael Branagan-Harris
00:42 Royal Warrants and Brexit
01:25 Brexit's Impact on Business
02:35 The Future of UK Healthcare
06:41 Bitcoin, Drinking at Lunch and Unlimited Holidays
07:42 Challenges in the MedTech Industry
09:35 Charities and Pharma Influence
12:45 Wrap Up
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EP 346 - We chat with the founder & CEO of Device Access - who help MedTech companies gain market access and regulatory approval - about how over regulation can stifle innovation and lead to an adverse impact on patient care and outcomes.
Michael Branigan tells us about:
Why US companies aren’t interested infringing their devices to the UK anymore (hint it’s cos we are tiny)
Why regulation is stifling innovation, and how that is bad for all of us, but particularly the NHS
He also mentions Brexit, but not for the reasons that you’d expect.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Michael Branagan-Harris
01:51 The Changing Landscape UK MedTech
02:46 Impact of European Medical Device Regulations
04:46 Challenges in the MedTech Industry
05:55 Gov Initiatives and Their Shortcomings
07:28 Understanding Medical Device Regulations
14:42 The Role of NICE and Market Access
28:56 The Future of MedTech and Market Strategies
35:22 Affordability vs. Innovation in Healthcare
37:00 Challenges in Medtech vs. Pharma
37:39 Navigating the NHS Procurement Process
38:59 Leveraging Data for Healthcare Solutions
41:53 Global Perspectives on Healthcare Systems
49:20 The Role of MedTech in Modern Healthcare
52:12 Independent Clinical Evidence
55:34 Quick Fire Round - Get to Know Michael
01:00:06 Wrap Up and Advice for Entrepreneurs
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EP 345 - Shazam co-founder Dhiraj Mukherjee jumps in this week's quiz seat playing judge and jury to Andy's random list of business topics - investment TV shows, work-life balance and climate change activism all make the shortlist!
Are they business or bullshit? Pull up a chair, press play and find out.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Game
00:29 Investment TV Shows: Business or Bullshit?
02:19 The Early Bird Catches the Worm
03:11 Share Options: Motivating Employees
04:24 Work-Life Balance in Startups
08:21 The Role of Regulators
09:47 Hockey Stick Growth in Startups
10:20 Silicon Valley: The Hub of Innovation
11:22 Climate Change: A Generational Challenge
18:09 Brexit: A Sad Move for the Country
19:22 Imagining a Unified World
21:47 Conclusion and Farewell
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EP 344 - We catch up with Dhiraj Mukherjee, the man who successfully steered Shazam to a $400m sale to Apple, to talk impact investing, augmenting our behaviour with AI tools and why, given the rate of technological change, being taught how to learn is more important than being told what to learn.
Dhiraj also takes Andy’s impromptu music quiz, we think he did OK, he thinks his son will be disappointed.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Dhiraj Mukherjee
01:09 Meet Dheeraj
01:42 Impact Investing and Tech for Good
03:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech
05:24 Gender Diversity in Technology
08:16 The Role of AI in Recruitment
13:33 Climate Action and Renewable Energy
17:41 The Evolution of Shazam
21:19 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
30:32 The Future of AI and Technology
35:25 Empowering Leadership In Teams
37:18 Agile Development and Business Flexibility
38:28 The Role of AI in Software Development
39:15 The Art of Continuous Learning
42:27 The Future of Education with Tech
51:35 Balancing Growth and Sustainability in Business
52:55 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Dhiraj
01:03:12 Warp Up
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EP 343 - Oil markets expert and CEO of Onyx Capital Group, Greg Newman is in the the quiz seat to discuss and debate various business terms: office spaces in the metaverse, Xmas bonuses, flying for meetings, drinking at work and offshore tax havens are all on the table. "Business or Bullshit?" is the question!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Greg Newman
00:37 Office Spaces in the Metaverse: Yay or Nay?
00:58 Xmas Bonuses
02:12 Who Still Flies for One Meeting?
02:43 The Reluctance to Use Telephones
03:15 Drinking at Lunch: A Trader's Perspective
05:09 Offshore Tax Havens and Tax Fairness
08:11 Conferences and the Oil Industry
10:49 The Importance of Integrity in Business
11:43 Balancing Work and Family
12:44 Wrap Up
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EP 342 - Oil. love it, hate it or just want to use less of it? Like it or not you can’t avoid it.
We chat to Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group, who helps us to unpick our planet’s tricky relationship with black gold. We talk democratising derivatives, tricky transitions and how increased transparency can help to build a fairer energy future.
We also graciously allow Greg to plug his book 'World of Oil Derivatives' (OK, it’s a good book, you should read it)
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Greg Newman
01:06 Meet Greg - CEO of Onyx Capital Group
02:00 Understanding Oil Derivatives
02:15 The Financial vs. Physical Oil Market
03:29 The Role of Financial Contracts
07:34 Hedging and Price Stability
14:12 Greg's Journey in the Oil Market
15:02 The Impact of Regulation on Oil Trading
16:42 The Rise of Mandara
25:02 The Future of Oil and Market Efficiency
29:33 Global Oil Market Challenges
30:00 The Role of Market Efficiency
31:10 Trading Dynamics and Market Influence
31:33 Transparency and Market Fairness
33:37 Democratising Oil Trading
35:40 The Impact of Sentiment on Prices
37:44 Regulation and Market Self-Regulation
38:05 The Future of Oil and Renewables
56:34 The Role of Petrochemicals
56:54 The Problem of Oil and Lubricants
57:03 China's Strategic Moves in Petrochemicals
57:45 Tech Advancements and Market Shifts
58:00 The Impact of COVID on Market Trends
58:09 Challenges Faced by Oil Companies
59:05 Investment Shifts and Market Realities
59:40 The Role of Media and Public Perception
01:00:15 Engaging Retail Investors
01:01:13 Understanding Oil Contracts and Market Dynamics
01:01:56 Personal Insights and Reflections
01:07:39 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Greg
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EP 341 - The Apprentice former contestant and Forbes '30 under 30' honouree entrepreneur Bianca Miller Cole jumps in the quiz seat discussing Andy's list of terms and concepts - founder's egos, mandatory lunch breaks, unlimited holidays, and family dynasties are all up for debate!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Bianca Miller-Cole
00:33 Debating Founders' Egos
01:03 The Role of Money in Business
02:15 Mandatory Hour-Long Lunch Breaks
03:23 Unlimited Holidays: Pros and Cons
04:43 Equal Paternity Leave
07:58 The Importance of Contracts
09:29 Family Dynasties in Business
10:47 The Art of Bluffing in Business
11:36 Thought Leadership
12:50 Wrap Up
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EP 340 - Bianca talks about how she went from ‘first loser’ on The Apprentice to being an award winning entrepreneur featured on Forbes 30 under 30.
We chat about society’s attitudes to failure and gender, how this impacts people professionally and why personal branding helps to improve your confidence in the workplace. Bianca also talks about balancing career and motherhood, and how family and personal connections are important for both.
Andy also forgets the American word for braces.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Bianca Miller-Cole
00:49 Meet Bianca: Entrepreneur and Author
02:12 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
05:02 The Apprentice Experience
06:38 Understanding Personal Branding
13:29 The Importance of Confidence in Business
20:30 Training and Development in Small Businesses
29:31 Bianca's Diverse Business Ventures
36:30 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure
39:12 The Role of Personal Branding
40:32 Entrepreneurship and Taxation
46:18 Public Speaking and Confidence Building
49:30 Gender Dynamics in the Workplace
55:19 Balancing Work and Personal Life
56:50 Long-Term Goals and Mentorship
59:14 Frustrations with Taxation and Governance
01:06:08 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Bianca
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EP 339 - Notorious Australian comedy act Wankernomics aka Charles Firth and James Schloeffel jump in the quiz seats this week vetting Andy's business terms as either business or bullshit: flying business class, spending time with kids versus building a business, offshore tax havens, and more is paddled on the table.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Wankernomics
00:34 Face-to-Face Meetings: Business or Bullshit?
02:30 Flying Business Class: Worth It?
03:45 Conferences: Business or Bullshit?
04:16 Balancing Work and Family
05:30 Offshore Tax Havens: Myths and Realities
08:05 Drinking at Lunch: Good Idea?
09:05 Working from Home vs. Office
10:03 Wrap Up
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EP 338 - Charles Firth and James Schloeffel otherwise known as Wankernomics are an Australian comedy act famed for their (piss)take on today’s absurdities of workplace culture, capitalism, and the corporate world.
Our unfiltered chat exposes the concealed incompetence behind business jargon and workplace language. We discuss generational and cultural differences in communication, the role of humour in office dynamics, and insights from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
We talk about how to navigate corporate jargon with a comedic edge, the power of humour in dealing with life, and why comedy censorship qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Wankernomics
00:42 Meet James and Charles
01:32 The Absurdities of Workplace Jargon
03:25 The Origins of Corporate Buzzwords
06:32 Emails and Passive Aggression
13:42 Cultural Differences in Business Communication
18:52 The Role of Humour in the Workplace
23:22 The Edinburgh Fringe Experience
25:51 Future Plans for Wankonomics
30:57 The Brutal Nature of Comedy Feedback
31:30 The Unique Environment of Comedy
32:05 Comedy vs. Other Art Forms
32:58 Breaking Down Business Silos
34:01 The Role of Social Media in Comedy
34:38 Comedy in Different Markets
35:53 The Art of Business Meetings
38:14 British Hospitality and Productivity
44:33 Personal Relationships in Business
45:36 Challenges and Cock-Ups in Comedy
46:13 The Role of Agents in Comedy
53:25 The Bullshit in Comedy
57:38 Humour in Difficult Times
01:00:03 Wrap Up
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EP 337 - Former CEO of Porsche, BMW and Lamborghini, Kevin Gaskell jumps in the quiz seat to discuss and debate various business practices - from TikTok to corporate gifting, from metaverse offices to B Corp certifications, Kevin shares his wise and candid views.
NDAs, alternative investment markets, and physical meetings vs. virtual ones also make the shortlist.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Kevin Gaskell
00:37 TikTok: Business or Bullshit?
01:07 Corporate Gifting: Building Relationships
01:39 Metaverse Office Spaces: Real or Fake?
02:27 Understanding B Corp and ESG
03:42 Sweat Equity: The Entrepreneur's Dilemma
04:58 NDAs: Necessary or Not?
05:35 Alternative Investment Markets (AIM)
06:17 Christmas Bonuses
08:14 Asking Favours: The Right Way
10:03 E-Meetings: The Future of Work?
12:13 Wrap Up
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EP 336 - Kevin was CEO of Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW in the UK who led the companies to hugely successful turnarounds and business growth. He remains actively involved in numerous companies worldwide, as both a founder investor and chairman, currently including the UK’s fastest-growing fibre network provider.
To date, Kevin and his teams have created over £4 billion in shareholder value, making him one of the UK’s Top 40 leaders.
We discuss Kevin's remarkable journey, both personal and professional: from transforming luxury brands into thriving enterprises to becoming the oldest man to row the Pacific Ocean at age 66!
Kevin reflects on his career challenges, his hands-on business strategies, and his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship through his initiative, Smarter Britain.
We recount Kevin's thrilling experiences of rowing the Atlantic, drawing parallels between his survival endeavours and business strategies. Kevin also explains why government inefficiencies qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Kevin Gaskell
01:27 Kevin's Current Ventures
02:14 The State of UK Fibre Infrastructure
03:40 Kevin's Business Philosophy
04:34 From Civil Engineer to Business Leader
05:23 Turning Around Porsche
16:39 BMW's Transformation
22:44 Managing Corporate Culture and Unions
41:07 Acquiring and Building Epics
41:44 A Business Failure in South Africa
44:01 Lessons Learned from Business Failures
45:04 Current Ventures and Future Plans
45:35 Introducing Smarter Britain
48:37 Supporting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
56:51 Frustrations with Government and Taxes
01:08:46 Fun Questions and Personal Insights
01:14:51 Adrenaline Junkie: Adventures and Challenges
01:24:42 Wrap Up
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EP 335 - Generative AI educator and author David Birss takes the business or bullshit quiz offering his insights on various topics. From client lunches to golden parachutes and tax systems, David shares his candid views and has a very strong message for all TikTokers!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Dave Birss
00:46 Silicon Roundabout and Client Lunches
02:56 R&D Tax Credits and Fraud
05:05 Dress for Success?
07:33 Golden Parachutes and Employment Law
12:30 Trickle Down Economics and Wealth Disparity
15:56 Digital Nomads and Tax Avoidance
18:02 Message for all TikTokers
21:37 Wrap Up
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EP 334 - Dave is a renowned speaker, advisor and educator in Generative AI, and author of The Sensible AI Manifesto.
We discuss the real-world applications of AI in business, common misconceptions and productivity myths while exploring the ethical, economic, and creative implications of integrating AI.
Dave shares his transition from a creative director to an AI educator, discusses the Sensible AI Manifesto, and emphasises the importance of responsible AI use to augment human abilities.
We also discuss the necessity of human creativity, quality training, and continuous learning in maximising AI's potential. Dave also explains why corporate attitude towards staff training qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Dave Birss
01:48 The Sensible AI Manifesto
03:18 Challenges with AI Implementation
03:48 AI and Productivity Myths
07:27 The Human Impact of AI
16:33 AI in Warfare and Global Threats
26:11 Training and Education in AI
32:22 Cultural Attitudes Towards Training
33:52 Political and Social Commentary
43:27 The Misconception of AI's Capabilities
44:51 The Art of Prompting AI
47:35 A Journey Through Music and Creativity
52:11 The Intersection of AI and Human Potential
01:00:12 Challenges and Missteps in Innovation
01:02:27 The Importance of Human-Centric AI
01:11:46 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Dave
01:20:52 Dave's Top Business Tips
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Prolific ex-CEO and the man responsible for saving UK chain stores giants Wickes and Iceland - Bill Grimsey - is in the quiz seat tackling topics like monthly management accounts, first mover advantage, golden parachutes and digital nomads, reflecting on his own experiences and sharing his unfiltered opinions ;)
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Bill Grimsey
00:37 Monthly Management Accounts: Biz or BS?
00:45 Debating Incubators and First Mover Advantage
02:14 Golden Parachutes and Client Lunches
03:05 Loving What You Do and Lifestyle Businesses
03:39 Free Ports and Digital Nomads
04:57 Wrap Up
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EP 332 - Bill has been a serial CEO, Director and Non-Exec spanning a 40 year career in retail working for companies like Tesco, Budgens, and earning a reputation for his role in masterminding the recovery of DIY group Wickes and the Iceland Group.
Bill is also the author of The Grimsey Reviews 1 and 2 which were both widely acclaimed with local governments both here in the UK and abroad adopting many of his key recommendations.
We discuss Bill's efforts to revitalise town centres, the shortcomings of government reports, and his influential Grimsey Reviews.
We cover the evolution of retail, challenges like Amazon's market dominance, and the problem of tax avoidance by wealthy individuals and corporations.
Bill also offers priceless advice for entrepreneurs and explains why modern automated customer service qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Bill Grimsey
00:54 The Grimsey Reviews: Independent and Influential
01:34 Challenges and Changes in Retail
03:12 Success Stories: Transforming Towns
05:19 The Role of Leadership in Town Regeneration
07:17 Impact of Amazon Tech on Retail
08:49 Revitalising Town Centres
11:27 The Importance of Vision and Leadership
11:49 Challenges in Local Government and Privatisation
23:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs
26:37 Political Landscape and Leadership
47:27 Class Tensions and Education in the UK
48:17 Personal Education Journeys
50:23 The Importance of Mentors
52:10 Private Equity and Its Impact
01:00:41 Challenges in Retail and Technology
01:05:36 Taxation and Wealth
01:14:44 Customer Service in Retail
01:21:55 Quickfire Round - Getting to know Bill
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EP 331 - International trade expert Paul Webster takes the quiz seat giving us his views on various terms as either business or bullshit - equal paternity leave policies, British politeness in business, foreign espionage risks and adult entertainment industry all make the shortlist!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Paul Webster
00:54 Debate on Equal Paternity Leave
03:54 Discussion on British Politeness
05:30 Hashtags and Social Media
06:40 Foreign Espionage Risks
07:31 Influencers and Public Messaging
09:00 Porn and OnlyFans: controversial?
11:20 Final Thoughts and Scores
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EP 330 - Paul is Principal of International Expansion Partners (IEP) and AUS UK. His career spans both the private and public sectors having worked in financial services and management consulting in Australia before moving into the international investment sector.
Paul shares his expertise on the potential of the Oz UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), SME opportunities in government procurement, and cultural nuances between the UK and Australia. He also gives invaluable tips for founders on international expansion, making the most of free resources, and managing organisational change.
Essential listening for founders and entrepreneurs looking to expand their business internationally.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Paul Webster
00:56 Exciting Developments in UK-AUS Trade
01:32 Government Procurement Opportunities for SMEs
02:30 Challenges and Opportunities in UK-AUS Trade
03:43 The Complexity of UK and AUS Banking Systems
07:49 The Impact of Free Trade on Food and Drink
13:57 Cultural Differences in Business Practices
23:04 Paul's Career Journey
23:14 The Role of International Expansion Partners
34:06 Navigating Government and Bureaucracy
37:23 Rebranding Controversy
38:19 Government Support for Businesses
40:04 Challenges for Small Businesses
44:45 Lessons from Personal Mistakes
50:46 Effective Communication Strategies
59:58 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Paul
01:06:32 Wrap Up
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EP 329 - Global Thought Leader in Business Futurism - Kate Ancketill - is the quiz seat this week tackling Andy's list of subjects as 'business' or 'bullshit' - family dynasties, DAOs, corporate gifting and Labour government are all on the list!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Kate Ancketill
00:28 Family Dynasties: Business or Bullshit?
01:16 DAOs - Yay or Nay?
01:56 Multiple Careers: Focus or Fail?
02:14 Royal Warrants: Prestige or Pointless?
03:13 Enterprise Zones: Opportunity or Illusion?
03:53 The Etiquette of Asking 'How Are You?'
05:11 B Corps: Genuine Effort or Paperwork?
06:25 The Metaverse: Future or Fad?
08:02 Corporate Gifting: Generosity or Corruption?
09:57 Labour Government: Hope or Hype?
11:25 Final Score and Wrap Up
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EP 328 - Kate is a global thought-leader in business futurism and CEO of GDR - Creative Intelligence which is renowned for blending big picture context with insights from industry experts to predict the impact of new technologies and consumer behaviours on commerce.
In this extended episode, we discuss pressing retail and business trends, the impact of global macro forces on retail, sustainable practices, and the challenges of profitability amidst de-globalisation.
Kate emphasises experiential retail, evolving consumer behaviour, and the necessity for businesses to adapt to demographic and economic shifts.
We also addresses the rise in retail theft and its economic impacts, housing challenges, and the future role of empathic AI in transforming consumer interactions and societal structures.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Kate Ancketill
01:21 Understanding Macro Forces and Trends
02:01 Consulting for Billion-Dollar Corporations
02:33 The Impact of AI and Future Technologies
06:37 Concerns Keeping Business Leaders Awake
13:23 The End of Mass Consumption
14:39 Sustainability and the Circular Economy
32:21 Reviving the High Street
44:08 The Decline of Department Stores
45:07 The Rise of Experiential Retail
45:39 Selfridges: A Case Study
48:31 The Role of Social Media in Modern Retail
52:30 The Impact of AI on Retail
01:01:56 The Complexities of U.S. Expansion
01:11:33 Economic Challenges and Consumer Behaviour
01:13:20 Retail Theft and Its Consequences
01:14:25 Retail Crime and Its Impact on Society
01:16:41 Housing Market Challenges and Solutions
01:19:41 The Decline in Birth Rates and Its Implications
01:22:00 Kate's Bullshit in Business
01:25:04 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Kate
01:36:13 The Future of AI and Its Potential
01:46:19 Wrap Up
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EP 327 - Culture Amp's Vice President and General Manger Nick Matthews is in this week's quiz seat tackling Andy and Philippa's list of terms including Labour Government, Influencer, Reinventing The Wheel, Oligopoly and more!
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EP 326 - Nick is Vice President and General Manager at Culture Amp - the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionising how 25 million employees in over 6,500 companies create a better world of work.
We discuss the ever-increasing complexities businesses, especially HR, face due to socio-economic changes since 2016, Brexit, Covid, inflation .. the whole lot!
Nick explains how CultureAmp helps businesses improve employee engagement and performance management with data-driven insights, emphasising the importance of company values and psychological safety in creating a high-performing workforce.
We touch on the intersection of culture, technology, and leadership in today's unpredictable world, and Nick explains why the woke culture around onsite working qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t!
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Nick Matthews
01:01 Challenges in Today's Business World
01:55 The Role of HR and Managers
02:37 Impact of Polarisation on Organisations
08:15 Culture and Values in Business
14:42 Culture Amp on Employee Experience
23:29 Recognising the Missing Value
24:16 Understanding CultureAmp's Approach
24:46 Automated and Deliberate Surveys
25:34 Challenges of Feedback and Psychological Safety
29:58 AI's Role in HR
34:26 The Debate on Remote Work
37:41 Nick's Business Advice
42:16 Wrap Up
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EP 325 - Musa Ventures CEO is in the quiz seat this week debating 'business or bullshit?' terms like Instagram and TikTok, breakfast meetings, founder's egos and family businesses and the critical role of mentors.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Tando Matanda
00:35 Social Media Platforms
02:18 Breakfast Meetings: Love or Hate?
03:29 Investment TV Shows: Biz or BS?
04:20 Founders' Egos and Narcissism
05:35 The Futility of Five-Year Forecasts
07:20 The Importance of Mentors
07:55 Internal Meetings: Keep Them Short
08:36 Family Business Dynamics
12:07 Wrap Up
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EP 324 - Tando is cofounder and CEO of Musa - the world’s first Intelligent Venture Assessment platform who are re-defining the funding process for startups and SMEs
Musa aims to provide strategic advice, direction and access to capital to facilitate SMEs development through using digital tools and insights, while also connecting them to funding networks.
Tando discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in securing capital, the disconnect between entrepreneurs and financiers, and how Musa aims to solve these issues through advanced data analytics and venture health assessments.
We also touch on the impact of financial inclusion, the struggles of minority and female entrepreneurs in securing funding, and the importance of education and strategic planning in building successful businesses.
And Tando explains why she thinks unrealistic startup targets set by investors qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t!
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Tando Matanda
01:25 Challenges in Business Financing
02:09 Understanding the Funding Gap
02:26 The Language Barrier in Finance
04:07 Strategic Business Growth
11:35 The Role of Data and Analytics
18:16 Global Expansion and Future Plans
30:21 Fintech Industry Insights
31:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Female Founders
32:26 The Venture Capital Dilemma
33:08 Challenges in Raising Capital
35:26 The Role of Banks in Financial Inclusion
38:01 The Changing Landscape of Banking
41:49 Quickfire Round - Getting to Know Tando
51:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs
55:51 Wrap Up
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EP 323 - Team culture coach, workshop facilitator and author Alison Coward is in the quiz seat this week letting us know whether Andy and Pippa's list of terms are either business or bullshit - conservative government, charities, dog airlines, client lunches and more!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Alison Coward
00:42 Government and Charities: Controversial?
01:37 Digital Nomads and Pet Travel
02:46 Client Lunches: Business or Distraction?
03:43 Thought Leadership: Business or BS?
04:54 Incubators and Oligopolies
06:05 Growth Hackers and Business Plans
08:20 Scoring and Wrap Up
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EP 322 - Alison is a team culture coach, workshop facilitator, keynote speaker and author. She is also the founder of Bracket - a consultancy that partners with companies to help them build high-performing team cultures. Clients include Google, Meta and the V&A.
We discuss Alison's expertise in facilitation, the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technology, and the significance of effective communication in team development.
We also cover psychological safety, structured collaboration, and Alison explains why facilitation itself can qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t!
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Alison Coward
02:16 The Impact of Technological Advancement
04:43 The Art of Effective Collaboration
07:25 Balancing Technology and Human Skills
14:41 The Importance of Structured Team Meetings
22:49 Challenges of Growing a Business
30:44 The Role of Workshops in Team Culture
38:29 Debating the Value of Update Meetings
38:51 Peer Coaching in Professional Firms
39:50 Leadership and Ego in Professional Firms
43:22 The Importance of Psychological Safety
45:41 Journey into Workshop Facilitation
53:43 The Role and Impact of Facilitators
01:00:30 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Alison
01:04:14 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Founders
01:08:40 Wrap Up
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EP 321 - Steve's in the seat this week with a paddle in hand telling whether he thinks our quiz terms are business or just plain BS - family businesses, business plans, Boeing's decline and thought leadership all get a good rinse
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Dr. Steve Keen
00:30 Family Business: Good or Bad?
01:18 The Reality of Business Plans
02:39 Golden Parachutes and Retirement
03:26 Climate Change - Good For Business?
05:49 Financial Regulation and Its Flaws
08:05 Oligopoly and Market Dynamics
09:59 Final Thoughts on Thought Leadership
10:26 Wrap Up
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EP 320 - Steve is a professor, a world leading critic of neo-classical economics, and a major contributor to the development of an alternative monetary approach to economics.
We discuss the urgent need to debunk mainstream economic theories, particularly those ignoring climate change and energy integration, and advocate for substantial paradigm shifts in addressing these issues.
Steve introduces Ravel - his innovative software revolutionising data analysis. He also emphasises the need for more engineers and scientists in leadership roles, supporting his arguments with personal anecdotes and reflections on his experiences and ambitions.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Dr Steve Keen
01:08 Climate Change and Economics
01:43 Introducing Ravel: A Revolutionary Software
03:21 The Problem with Spreadsheets
04:29 The Complexity of Economic Systems
08:56 The Role of AI in Data Analysis
16:29 Flaws in Economic Surveys and Data Collection
19:13 The Greek System of Sortition and Modern Politics
30:59 The Paradigm Shift in Science and Economics
44:41 The Financial Crisis and Economic Theories
48:17 Shifting Expectations and Risky Investments
48:47 Current Economic Cycle and Private Debt
49:32 Neoclassical Economics and Interest Rates
51:28 Inflation and Markups
52:40 The Ignored Problem of Private Debt
01:22:19 China's Economic Approach and Global Comparisons
01:24:40 Wrap Up
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EP 319 - mental toughness expert Penny Mallory is in this week's quiz seat sharing her candid 'business or bullshit' opinions on Andy's and Pippa's list of business terms. Political faith, societal roles, and the importance of politeness being subject to much debate!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Penny Mallory
00:35 Corporate Gifting - Good or Bad?
01:24 Hashtags and Social Media
01:55 Foreign Espionage Risk
02:17 Labour Government and Politics
05:39 Politeness in Business
07:13 Influencers - Yay or Nay?
08:19 Multiple Careers and Side Hustles
09:12 Equal Paternity Leave Debate
12:23 Wrap Up
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EP 318 - Penny is a leading authority and keynote speaker who specialises in helping people develop mental toughness. Her speaking highlights include TedX, Microsoft, Google, Santander, Coca-Cola, NatWest, Waitrose and Sony.
Penny shares her powerful story of overcoming a challenging childhood and homelessness to achieve remarkable success as a keynote speaker and Rally Driving champion
We discuss the significance of mental toughness, providing methods to manage stress and navigate the high-pressure speaking industry. Penny speaks about her future plans to row across the Atlantic, offering insights on facing fears and leveraging physical activity. She also explains why many public speakers qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Penny Mallory
01:42 Challenges of A Public Speaker
03:43 Recommendations in the Speaking Business
06:08 Social Media and Marketing as a Speaker
07:42 Developing Mental Toughness
18:21 Penny's Journey into Rally Driving
20:42 Overcoming Personal Challenges
36:02 Transition to Public Speaking and TV
39:28 The Power of Talking About It
41:39 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Self-Employment
42:38 Penny's Long-Term Goals
43:40 Rowing the Atlantic
46:51 Penny's Personal Struggles and Resilience
01:02:46 Bullsh*t in Business - Public Speakers!
01:05:06 Quick Fire Round - Get To Know Penny
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EP 317 - Recorded on the 6th March 2023, Andy Oury reunites with his sister and parter at Oury Clark, Juliet Oury who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer on the 30th September 2022, and who sadly passed away on 7th June 2023.
They have an emotional and candid discussion about Juliet's ongoing battle with cancer - the challenges faced with treatments, the impact on Juliet's personal life, her hospital antics with matchmaking plans. Even the quality of hospital tea and biscuits gets put under the hammer!
Throughout, they emphasise the importance of living life to the fullest, cherishing support systems, and maintaining a positive outlook despite the circumstances.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Juliet Oury
00:39 Juliet's Chemo Journey
04:35 Juliet's Hospital Experiences
07:53 Juliet's Matchmaking Plans
11:27 Reflections on Life and Future Plans
18:39 Cancer Journey and Medical Insights
21:38 The Struggle with Lifestyle Changes
22:07 Weight Loss and Diet Challenges
23:20 The Frustration with Uncertain Treatments
27:01 Telling Family and Friends
29:14 Planning a Memorable Party
34:01 Reflections on Professional Life
41:26 The Future of Oury Clark
43:03 Cherishing the Present and Looking Ahead
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EP 316 - Advisor to the UN Tourism Secretary General, Anita Mendiratta jumps in the quiz seat this week debating whether there's 'business' or 'bullshit' in things like influencers, corporate gifting, hashtags and royal warrants
We also discuss the anti-bribery act, corporate gifting done right and the importance of etiquette and politeness in business and everyday life.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Anita Mendiratta
00:55 Debating Influencers: Business or Bullshit?
02:36 Political Talk: Labour Government
03:06 Media and Corporate Gifting
05:15 Foreign Espionage and Royal Warrants
08:45 Politeness in Business
12:14 Wrap Up
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EP 315 - Anita is a global strategic advisor and Board Member in Leadership, Tourism & Development.
Since 2020, Anita has been guiding leaders and educators in the recovery of Travel, Tourism and Aviation in a post-COVID world through her international consulting firm - Anita Mendiratta & Associates who work with governments, private sector businesses, and international organisations to provide direction, insight and inspiration into destination development, recovery and competitiveness.
Our conversation maps across the impact of COVID-19 on global travel, the essential role tourism plays in global economies, the challenges and recovery efforts tourism-dependent regions are dealing with, and the transformative power of travel.
Anita shares insights into post-COVID travel patterns, the resurgence of domestic tourism, and the broader social and economic implications of the industry. She also explains why the lack of consideration for tourism qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.
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PARLA co-founder Dr Simon Chard jumps in the seat to decide whether Andy and Pippa's quiz topics are genuine or just plan nonsense - B Corps, Mentors, "Fake it till you make it" , Written Contracts and Founder Egos to name a few.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Dr Simon Chard
00:45 Exploring B Corps
02:31 Debating Business Practices
04:59 Social Media and Personal Branding
06:15 Investment TV Shows and Business Ethics
09:28 Wrap Up
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EP 313 - Simon is a leading UK cosmetic dentist and co-founder of the sustainable oral care brand Parla, as seen on Dragon’s Den
We discuss Perla's pioneering methods for reducing single-use plastics in dentistry with products like toothpaste tablets and plastic-free floss. We talk about the environmental impact of traditional oral care products, the intricacies of launching a sustainable business, and the hurdles faced by dentists and startups.
We also discuss the importance and strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout, and highlight the benefits of disconnecting from constant digital connectivity.
Simon also explains why greenwashing and gimmicks qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Dr Simon Chard
01:41 The Problem with Plastic in Oral Care
02:30 Innovative Solutions by Perla
06:03 Challenges in Changing Consumer Habits
07:31 Toothpaste Ingredients: What You Need to Know
11:14 Mental Health in Dentistry
13:43 Dragon's Den Experience
15:46 Entrepreneurial Journey and Future Plans
33:11 Mental Health in Dentistry and Startups
34:10 Cosmetic Dentistry Market
36:16 Fear of Dentists and Media Influence
40:50 Public Health and Dental Care
45:08 Best and Worst Advice
48:23 Mentorship and Business Challenges
53:10 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Simon
58:51 Mental Health in Startups
01:04:36 Wrap Up
Simon's recommendations:
The Almanac of Naval Ravikant (book)
Unstressable - Mo Gowdat (book)
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EP 312 - GH05T CEO Adam Biddle jumps in the quiz seat this week sharing his candid views, discussing his daily routines, and talks about the influence of social media on global events like Brexit.
We also discuss a variety of quiz topics including internal meetings, B Corp, Investment TV shows, TikTok, and more.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Adam Biddle
00:37 Internal Meetings: Essential or Non?
01:33 B Corp: Virtue Signalling or Valuable?
02:04 Investment TV Shows: Real Business or Just PR?
02:49 Social Media Giants: Insta, TikTok & Facebook
03:54 Global Politics and Social Media Influence
06:24 Founder's Egos and Mentorship
07:26 Breakfast Meetings and Personal Routines
08:26 Five Year Forecasts and Professional Bluffing
09:55 NDAs: Necessary or Nonsense?
10:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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EP 311 - Adam is CEO of GH05T, a social media agency operating with no marketing, no social media and no web presence.
GH05t works with global brands, entertainment properties, High Net Worth individuals and celebrities making over 750 pieces of content a month and reaching over 50 million people.
We discuss GH05t's origin, operational philosophy, and its evolution from managing celebrity accounts to strategising for brands, sports events, and C-suite executives.
Adam shares insights into the complexities and pitfalls of social media expertise, the industry's evolution, and the importance of honing one's strengths. He also explains why self-professed (but far from) social media experts qualify for the big bin of BS
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Adam Biddle
01:20 The Early Days of Social Media
02:33 Evolution of Ghost's Business Model
03:30 Challenges and Changes in Social Media
03:54 Managing a Social Media Agency
04:36 From Celebrities to Brands
05:28 The Role of Technology in Social Media
08:18 The Importance of Marketing Budgets
18:10 Dyslexia and Leadership
29:20 Adam's Journey into the Music Industry
32:59 Navigating Talent Acquisition in Social Media
34:55 Challenges in the Social Media Industry
35:45 Understanding Social Platforms and Content
40:49 The Impact of Social Media on Society
54:34 Quickfire Round - Getting to Know Adam
Adam's recommendations:
Zucked - Roger McNamee (book)
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven R Covey (book)
The Rest is Politics (podcast)
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EP 310 - Founder and CNO of Kleos Advisory, Tedd George is back as we revisit our incredibly knowledgeable conversation with him for EP 71 which we did very little justice the first time round with too much editing!
So here we are for round 2 - The Director's Cut.
With two decades of expertise, Ted delves into a wide range of topics including Africa's digital transformation, innovation, and the continent's resilient entrepreneurial spirit. We also discuss how sustainability and climate change impact local economies and the significance of contextual insights in implementing strategies.
Tedd advocates the power of learning from failures and how these experiences fuel innovation. He also emphasises the art of storytelling, effective communication, and the need for clear, intentional writing.
A must-listen for anyone interested in digital economies, entrepreneurship, and the craft of storytelling.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Tedd George
01:28 Current Projects and Digital Economy Index
04:09 Challenges in Africa's Digital Transformation
06:04 Disruptive Technologies and Innovations
13:50 African Entrepreneurship and Ingenuity
24:22 Historical Context and Conflicts in Africa
32:05 Sustainability and Technological Advancements
36:22 Identifying Educational Gaps
36:57 Big Companies and Data Sharing
38:06 Climate Change Impact on Africa
39:38 Agricultural Productivity and Distribution Challenges
41:46 Cultural and Economic Comparisons
44:25 Tech Innovation in Africa
01:00:43 Networking and Public Speaking
01:05:43 Pursuing a Career in Acting
01:09:15 Navigating Employment and Business Setup
01:09:53 Collaborations and Thought Leadership
01:11:12 The Art of Storytelling in Business
01:19:31 Challenges and Resilience During COVID
01:24:33 Insights from a Consultant's Journey
01:26:10 Communication and Market Understanding
01:27:14 Cash vs. Digital Payments in Africa
01:29:18 Climate Change and Behavioural Shifts
01:34:57 Overcoming Fear and Procrastination
01:40:00 Top Reads and Historical Insights
01:43:36 The Rise and Fall of a Charlatan
01:46:18 The Power of a Stupid Question
01:47:48 Speculation in the Rice Trade
01:54:21 Machiavelli's Influence on Modern Politics
02:06:14 Cuba: A Tale of Revolution and Survival
02:15:06 Living Like a Cuban
02:15:54 The Ultimate Hustlers in Cuba
02:16:41 Political Comedy Inspirations
02:17:18 The Genius of 'Life of Brian'
02:17:52 Misinterpretations and Satire
02:23:37 The Art of Good Writing
02:38:53 The Importance of Skepticism
02:46:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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EP 309 - GSN founder Craig Allen jumps in the quiz seat this week to give us his commentary on quiz topics including investment TV shows, founders' egos, gardening leave, the importance of mentors, and the concept of 'my word is my bond.'
Candid and insightful commentary on everyday business stuff.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Craig Allen
00:47 Investment TV Shows: Business or Bullshit?
01:55 Founder's Egos: Navigating the Truth
02:20 Gardening Leave: A Necessary Evil?
03:19 Mentors: The Unsung Heroes of Business
04:00 My Word is My Bond
08:21 TikTok: A Necessity or Passing Trend?
09:37 B Corps: Worth the Investment?
10:45 The Efficiency of Internal Meetings
12:39 Insta vs. LinkedIn: The Battle of the Platforms
13:49 Closing Thoughts and Scores
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EP 308 - Craig is the CEO and founder of Gold Standard Nutrition (GSN) a healthy frozen meal business turning over £7M annually.
Craig recounts his entrepreneurial journey from early near-failures to creating a successful business, and shares how GSN evolved and overcame significant obstacles including supply chain issues, COVID-19, and Brexit.
We discuss the trials and tribulations of running a business, the importance of second chances, society's pivot towards health and fitness, the intricacies of hiring, with valuable advice on delegation, protecting business ideas, and managing business relationships.
Craig also explains why overfunded food brands qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Craig Allen
00:39 The Journey of a Health Food Entrepreneur
01:05 Fear of Failure and the Drive for Success
02:10 From Uni to Entrepreneurship: The Birth of GSN
03:10 Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle in Business
04:35 The Evolution of Masculinity and Health
18:20 GSN's Impact: From Gyms to a Wider Audience
25:36 Challenges and Successes in the Food Industry
29:02 Looking Ahead: GSN's Future and Brexit's Impact
32:37 Building a Lean Business Model
33:20 The Emotional Toll of Redundancies
33:39 Promoting from Within and Office Culture
34:32 Family Involvement and Business Evolution
35:26 Challenges of Brand Building Outside London
38:08 The North-South Divide in UK Business
40:36 Expanding the Business and Hiring Strategies
43:35 The Future of Frozen Food and Microwave Myths
45:16 Addressing NHS Nutrition Needs
46:47 Insights on Entrepreneurship and Business Growth
55:35 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Craig
01:04:44 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
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EP 307 - Coldpress Juices founder Andrew Gibb jumps in the quiz seat this week to fire back his frank views on a bunch of topics including guerrilla marketing, networking, types of business shares and convertible debts.
Gibb shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of innovative marketing, the complexities of financial management, and strategic business decisions.
Popcorn on the ready!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Andrew Gibb
00:36 Planned Obsolescence: Insight or Nonsense?
01:31 Exploring Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
03:24 The Art of Networking in Business
05:15 Navigating Commissions and Preferred Shares
06:01 Convertible Debts and Investment Strategies
09:40 Pre-Pack Insolvency: A Strategic Move?
12:11 Understanding High Net Worth Investments
13:02 The Verdict on Company Cars
13:25 Scoring and Closing Remarks
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EP 306 - Andrew is founder and managing director of Coldpress, a juice company utilising High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology to make their juice without using heat which preserves the fruit’s nutrients and flavour. Yummy.
We talk about Andrew’s business origins, the ups and downs of navigating the fresh juice industry - cash flow challenges, the impact of switching co-packers, maintaining product quality in the face of really bad manufacturing mishaps .. Andrew’s seen it all, and survived!
Andrew also explains why Brexit massively qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Andrew Gibb
01:25 The Juice Innovator from Down Under
02:11 Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Juice Business
03:20 Science and Strategy Behind ColdPress Juicing
09:00 Health Claims and Marketing
11:54 Andrew Learning from Mistakes
21:06 Taking ColdPress Juice to the UK
23:50 The Realities of the Beverage Industry
25:29 Revolutionising Juice Production
26:36 The Innocent x Coca Cola Deal
27:20 The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship
34:55 The Complexities of Brexit for Businesses
38:53 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Andrew
45:04 Five Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
47:42 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
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EP 305 - welcome to a very special episode where we look back at some of our favourite guests and give you parts of the conversations which didn’t quite make the final cut, but we think need to be heard.
We speak to:
Allen Simpson - former Managing Director of London & Partners
Victoria Jenkins -award-winning adaptive designer and founder of Unhidden
Steve Keen - economist, professor and award-winning author
Grace Blakeley - author and commentator on economics and politics
Chapters:
00:00 Friends of BWB
00:38 Brexit's Impact on London's Economy
08:20 The Complexities of Disability Representation
16:05 Debunking Economic Norms with Steve Keen
19:25 The 'The Big Short' and Meeting Real-Life Characters
20:16 Breaking Down Economic Theories
22:05 Debunking Neoclassical Economics & Private Debt
26:06 Modern Monetary Theory and Its Implications
31:51 Community-Based Economic Models
36:41 Concluding Thoughts on Economics, Politics, and Society
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EP 304 - 31 year old Director of True Sports Hydration Gemma Burke is in the quiz seat this week separating business facts from fiction using our snazzy new paddle boards ;)
Opinions on mentorship, founder's egos, doing business with China and Russia, and other topics like investment TV shows, disruptive businesses, bluffing in sales, and TikTok are laid bare on the table.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Gemma Burke
00:25 Finding Paddles in Dubai
01:17 The Quiz Begins
01:40 Mentors, Egos, and Self-Made Millionaires
03:38 China and Russia
05:09 The Truth Behind Investment TV Shows
07:36 Internal Meetings and the Art of Bluffing
12:05 TikTok: Business or Bullshit?
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EP 303 - Gemma is director of True Sports Hydration. She's also a business owner in the health & wellness industry.
We discuss what makes True Sports Hydration so unique, Gemma’s startup challenges, career progression and balancing her professional aspirations with impending motherhood.
We cover diverse topics like entrepreneurship, work-life balance, family dynamics, charitable work, the impact of personal loss and potential uses of technology in remembering loved ones.
We also provide personal insights and reflections for founders.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Gemma Burke
01:46 Gemma on Entrepreneurship and Hydration
01:54 The World of True Sports Hydration
04:42 From Musical Theatre to Hydration Expert
11:10 The Impact of Manoj Bhargava and Billions in Change
15:46 The Unique Benefits of True Sports Hydration
19:54 Marketing Strategies and the Future of Hydration
25:22 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations
31:09 Entrepreneurial Roots and Work-Life Balance
31:50 Maternity Leave and Work Culture
32:35 Challenges of Returning to Work Post-Parenting
36:30 The Sodium Debate in the Drinks Industry
38:31 Advice for Entrepreneurs
41:29 Quick Fire Round: Getting To Know Gemma
54:52 Reflections on Loss and Digital Remembrance
57:16 Wrap Up
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EP 302 - Celia jumps in the quiz seat this week to shares her views on a bunch of quiz topics. We explore the relevance and extremes of health and safety, the nuances between bluffing and lying in business, the real meaning of business etiquette, and the tokenistic potential of B Corps certification!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Celia Chartres-Aris
00:22 Health and Safety: Necessity or Overkill?
01:00 Bluffing in Business: Strategy or Dishonesty?
02:26 Redefining Business Etiquette for Today's World
05:09 B Corps: Genuine Change or Just for Show?
06:26 The Etiquette of Modern Technology
06:53 Gardening Leave: A Blessing or a Curse?
08:16 Investment TV Shows & TikTok
08:44 Reflecting on Social Media's Impact
09:46 Wrap Up: The Evolution of Communication
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EP 301 - Celia is a disabled founder and Investor, a multi-award winning campaigner, lobbyist, researcher and policy designer, advocating for the improvement of disability equity and accessibility inclusivity.
We discuss Celia's life long journey with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and her personal and professional challenges. We talk about the importance of representation, access to benefits, and inclusive policies to advocate for a shift towards normalisation and societal integration of disabled people.
We speak about the role of SMEs in fostering inclusivity and how they can become more proactive. We also discuss the necessity for businesses and government bodies to embrace inclusive practices - to consult with disabled representatives for a more equitable and accessible future.
Celia also tells us why ineffective consultation qualifies for the big bin of bulls**t
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Celia Chartres-Aris
01:17 Celia's Journey with Loeys Dietz Syndrome
10:10 Challenging Disability Stereotypes
10:47 The Intersection of Disability and Normality
26:24 The World of Work as a Disabled Individual
32:57 Exploring Accessibility and Inclusion Challenges
33:33 Workplace Adjustments and Discrimination
36:19 The Impact of COVID-19 on Work Flexibility
37:18 Unconscious Bias and Disability Representation
39:56 Experiences with Disability and Public Perception
48:20 The Importance of Disability Inclusion in Business
56:04 The Complexities of Disability Support Systems
59:20 Better Disability Awareness and Support
01:04:35 Exploring Toxic Positivity and Its Impact
01:05:06 The Realities of Living with Disabilities
01:06:06 Internalised Ableism and Its Effects
01:06:57 The Healthcare System and Social Perceptions
01:07:39 COVID-19: A Window into the World of Disabilities
01:09:00 Disability Equality and Understanding in Society
01:14:11 The Cost of Living with a Disability
01:20:19 The Importance of Representation
01:24:12 Personal Reflections and Advice for Founders
01:27:17 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Celia
Useful links from Celia:
Access2Work
Training
Disability Confident Employer Scheme
Accessible website widget
Disability as employers
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EP 300 - Mr Bug founder jumps in this week's quiz seat to give us his take on a bunch of topics including personality type tests, planned obsolescence, TV investment shows and China.
Candid opinions, insights into business practices, and discussing the reality of sexism in TV show auditions are all packed in!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit!
00:45 Personality Type Tests: Insight or Nonsense?
02:28 The Controversy of Planned Obsolescence
03:42 The Reality of Investment TV Shows
04:56 The Complexities of Business Ethics and Practices
05:48 Social Media: A Necessary Evil in Business?
06:24 The Role of Mentors in Business Success
09:19 The Impact of Founders' Egos on Business
09:56 Russia and Defenestration
10:55 Closing Remarks and Score Announcement
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EP 299 - Conal is the founder of Mr. Bug, a revolutionary pet food company using insect protein.
We talk about Conal’s pivot from the music industry to starting an insect farm during lockdown, highlighting the sustainability and health benefits of insect-based pet food. We talk about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the pet food industry, the process of farming mealworms, and the potential of insects as a sustainable food source. We discuss the regulatory landscape, the importance of grants for innovation, and the societal barriers to accepting insects as food.
Conal also explains why government grant scheme's frameworks qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Conal Cunningham
00:30 Diving Into the World of Insect Protein
02:48 From Lockdown Idea to Insect Farming
03:49 Efficiency and Sustainability of Mealworm Farming
08:05 The Future of Insect Consumption
11:57 Grants and Challenges of Insect Protein Production
13:44 Beyond Pet Food to Global Nutrition
19:49 The Complexities of Protein Sources
21:35 Preparing for a Plan B in a Changing World
23:09 The Financial Struggles of Bootstrapping
23:39 Raising Funds and Navigating Investment Schemes
24:30 Market Growth and Product Development
25:13 The Quirks of Pet Food Preferences
25:49 Insect-Based Diets: A Sustainable Future?
28:34 Addressing Industry Challenges and Innovations
32:40 The Irony of Animal Love and Consumption
34:27 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Conal
36:45 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
43:03 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
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EP 298 - Boxxer founder & CEO Ben Shalom is in the quiz seat this week giving his thoughts on Andy and Pippa’s hit list of business terms - from bootstrapping and guerrilla marketing to golden handshakes and five-year forecasts, Ben answers with insights from his own experiences, shedding light on the practicalities in real business life.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Ben Shalom
00:38 Bootstrapping and Business Growth Insights
01:43 Guerrilla Marketing and Golden Handshakes
02:13 Sweat Equity, Family Offices, and Down Rounds
04:43 Bitcoin, Ratchets, and Investment Insights
05:35 Scoring the Game and Wrapping Up
06:01 Reflections and Farewell
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EP 297 - Ben is the the founder and CEO of Boxer, a boxing promotion company valued at £25,000,000.
Starting with a £10,000 loan at the age of 23, Ben successfully broke into the boxing promotional industry, a feat not achieved since the 1970s. Now at 30, he has secured exclusive contracts with Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in America.
We discuss the uniqueness of the boxing industry, its' lack of brands, and Ben’s journey in creating a successful brand within this space. We speak about the importance of understanding the business side of sports, the challenges of promoting in a fragmented sport, and the significance of boxing as a sport that changes lives and builds character.
Ben also explains why politics within the boxing industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Ben Shalom
01:24 Breaking Into Boxing and Building a Brand
03:14 Boxing's Challenges and Opportunities
14:14 Innovating and Expanding in the Boxing World
21:35 Accessibility, Diversity, and Global Reach
25:30 The Eccentric Tales of Henry VIII
25:58 Boxing Politics
27:19 The Digital Age of Boxing and Its Global Appeal
28:10 Understanding Boxing Championships
29:29 The Cultural Impact of Boxing in the UK
33:06 Personal Insights and the Business Side of Boxing
35:16 Navigating the Boxing Industry
41:33 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Ben
46:19 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts
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EP 296 - The Humble Penny founder and co-author of Financial Joy Ken Okoroafor jumps in the quiz seat this week giving his views on a range of business terms.
Ken particularly emphasises the importance of understanding various financing options, advantages of intrapreneurship, necessity of insurance, preparing for life's inevitabilities and the significance of personal financial management.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit quiz Ken Okoroafor
00:27 The Burn Rate Debate: Business or Bullshit?
00:50 Private Equity: Overhyped or Essential for Growth?
02:41 Intrapreneurship: Making Money Within Your Job
03:40 Love-Hate Relationship with Internal Meetings
04:15 The Role of Guerrilla Marketing
05:04 The Importance of Health and Safety Regulations
05:54 From Sales Funnels to Sophisticated Investors
06:13 Life Insurance: A Must-Have Financial Safety Net
10:42 Wrapping Up with Ken: Insights and Farewells
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EP 295 - Ken, alongside his wife Mary, are the creators of The Humble Penny and Financial Joy Academy, helping people achieve financial independence. Ken is a Chartered Accountant and former CFO who achieved financial independence by the age of 34 with his wife Mary. He joins us to talk their debut book Financial Joy
We discuss achieving financial freedom through financial literacy, responsible money management, and effective communication within relationships.
Ken shares his journey from financial struggles in Nigeria to financial independence in the UK, emphasising the importance of financial honesty, community, and creativity in overcoming financial challenges.
Ken also explains why misinformation in the financial industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Ken Okoroafor
01:31 Introduction to Ken
02:07 Ken's Journey to Financial Independence
02:58 Parenting Challenges and Joys
06:43 Navigating the Digital Age with Kids
08:28 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Learning from Kids
09:33 Cultural Insights and the Hustle Mentality
22:26 Financial Transparency and Relationship Dynamics
26:24 The Money Day: A Strategy for Financial Harmony
31:36 Addressing Financial Imbalance in Relationships
34:05 Cultural Perspectives on Money and Consumerism
35:56 The Digital Age and Financial Behaviour
37:19 The Power of Conversation in Relationships
38:03 Navigating Finances as a Partnership
39:19 Accountability and Financial Management
40:01 Stigma of Debt and Financial Struggles
42:48 The Impact of Culture on Financial Openness
48:55 Finding Joy in Simplicity and Planning
50:12 The Journey to Financial Joy
51:21 Creating a Practical Guide to Financial Well-being
01:05:46 The Importance of Early Financial Planning
01:07:42 Learning from Older Generations
01:12:07 Involving Children in Financial Decisions
01:12:44 Exploring Financial Literacy with Children
01:13:08 Demystifying Stock Market Losses for Kids
01:14:17 Financial Advisors and Self-Empowerment
01:14:49 Financial Planning and Avoiding Procrastination
01:20:27 The Value of Diverse Income Streams
01:23:45 Bull in Biz - Misinformation in Finance
01:28:48 Quick Fire Round: Getting to Know Ken
01:31:53 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
01:37:00 Final thoughts on Financial Joy
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EP 294 - Gary's in quiz seat this week giving us his quick fire answers on topics like equal paternity leave, trader’s egos, corporate gifting to mental health in professional interactions.
We also discuss the implications of Christmas bonuses and skepticism on cryptocurrencies and over trading.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Quiz rules
01:18 Exploring Business Jargon and Practices
01:28 The Reality of Christmas Bonuses
01:43 Corporate Culture and the Illusion of Bonuses
02:21 Royal Warrants and Corporate Gifting
04:12 The Dark Side of Influencers and Day Trading
07:20 Navigating the World of Investments
08:10 Debunking Cryptocurrency Myths
10:06 Wrap Up and Scoring
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EP 293 - Gary is a former trader and now inequality economist who’s known for becoming Citibank’s most profitable trader in 2011 by predicting there would be an increase in economic inequality. Since then, he left trading and now campaigns for solving inequality.
Gary joins us to talk about his debut book The Trading Game: A Confession
We talk about Gary's transition from the trading floor to being a critic of economic inequality and wealth concentration. We discuss systemic economic issues, the societal and psychological impact of the wealth gap, the need for fair wealth distribution and how we can achieve it.
From proposing international taxes to addressing socio-economic implications, we break down the complexities of wealth distribution, take a look into the world of billionaires and trading, and explore Gary’s advocacy for a deeper common understanding of economics.
Chapters:
00:00 Andy’s Opening Confession
02:20 Welcome to BWB
03:41 Meet Gary: From Trader to Equality Campaigner
04:37 Global Economy and Wealth Inequality
06:59 Dynamics of Wealth and Taxation
09:42 Personal Stories and the Impact of Background
11:02 The Trading World: A Closer Look
15:11 Unhappiness Among the Wealthy
22:15 Structural Problems of Capitalism and Taxation
33:27 Exploring Solutions to Wealth Inequality
36:36 Impact of Wealth Hoarding on Society
37:39 Psychological Aspects of Wealth and Status
38:04 Personal Reflections on Wealth and Privilege
38:22 Influence of Wealth on Opportunities and Happiness
39:07 Misconceptions of Wealth and Success
43:32 Exploring the Roots of Inequality and Its Solutions
48:19 Ramifications of Growing Inequality
55:40 Reflections on Wealth and Happiness
59:55 Advice and Insights from a Former Trader
01:02:14 Navigating the Publishing and YouTube Worlds
01:03:15 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Gary
01:05:18 Gary's top tip for entrepreneurs
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EP 292 - Over The Moo founder Simon Goodman is in the quiz seat giving his frank opinions on influencers in marketing, corporate gifting, monthly management accounts, and the reality of foreign espionage risks. He also sheds light on the fine line between innovative strategies and mere industry jargon.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit quiz
00:58 Influencers: Business Necessity or Overrated?
02:44 Rapid-Fire Business or Bullshit Round
04:49 Exploring Corporate Culture and Buzzwords
05:54 The Awkwardness of Social Etiquette in Business
07:48 Reflecting on the Quiz and Wrapping Up
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EP 291 - Simon Goodman is founder of Over the Moo who are leading the charge for recyclable pouches of ethically made bite-sized, dark chocolate coated chunks.
We discuss the importance of sustainably sourced ingredients and the brand's commitment to eco-friendly practices. We hear about Over The Moo's future plans, challenges in the dairy-free market and Simon’s transition from a family-owned button manufacturing business to launching an ice cream brand. We also touch on the impact of globalisation, and the significance of innovation in staying relevant.
Simon also explains why greenwashing and acronyms qualify for the big bin of bullshit
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:27 Diving Into Over The Moo's Dairy-Free Delights
02:54 The Journey of Over The Moo: From Australia to Global Ambitions
06:09 Exploring the Coconut Craze and Ethical Considerations
08:30 Simon's Entrepreneurial Journey and the Future of Over The Moo
15:29 The Challenges and Triumphs of a Family Business Legacy
24:34 Navigating Family Business Dynamics
26:07 The Future of the Family Business and Generational Wealth
30:37 The Challenges of Running a Business and Environmental Concerns
36:41 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Founders
38:18 Bullshit In Business - Greenwashing and Acroyms
39:37 The Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Simon Goodman
42:00 Reflecting on Business, Family, and Personal Growth
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EP 290 - Founder and CEO of MetaGen Merida Sussex is in the quiz seat this week discerning between what is business and what is bullshit on topics like audits, government grants, to drinking at lunch and office spaces in the meta verse.
We also hear her perspectives on a bunch of things like the dynamics of family businesses, the role of equal paternity leave, and thoughts on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:48 Audits: A Crucial Business Practice
01:18 Exploring Government Grants and Advice
01:42 Investment TV Shows to Drinking at Lunch
02:07 GDPR and Data Protection
02:27 China: A Broad Topic Indeed
02:45 Offshore Tax Havens to DAOs
04:24 Family Dynasties and the London Stock Exchange
04:57 Labour Government Policies and Voting Systems
06:32 Equal Paternity Leave: Good or Bad?
07:31 Balancing Work and Parenting
08:34 Enterprise Zones and Wrapping Up the Quiz
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EP 289 - Merida is founder of MetaGen, an app which simplifies metadata collection to ensure artists receive their fair share of royalties.
We unpack the complexities of music metadata management and its impact on artists' financial stability. Merida explains how MetaGen works to ensure artists receive the royalties they deserve.
Merida sheds light on her journey from musician to tech entrepreneur while dealing with the challenges of venture capital gender bias. We discuss gender perspectives in business, examine stereotypes, societal expectations, and debate why bias issues exist in healthcare.
Merida also explains why sexual harassment in the music industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:53 The Web of Music Metadata and Royalties
01:21 Merida's Mission: Simplifying Metadata for Musicians
04:42 The Birth and Vision of MetaGen
12:18 AI in Music Metadata Management
14:57 The Business Side: Funding, Monetisation, and Impact
16:30 Emotional and Practical Challenges of Music Metadata
27:59 The Fear of Financials: Musicians vs. Spreadsheets
34:11 The Future of Metadata in Music
36:43 Deep Dive into Metadata and Its Impact
38:37 Challenges and Advice in the Startup World
44:14 Gender Bias and Investment in Startups
48:21 The Complexities of Gender Roles and Bias
53:10 Bullshit In Biz - Sexual Harassment in the Music Industry
56:07 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Merida
01:03:48 Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
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EP 288 - Founder & CEO of GloveGlu Paul Sherratt is in the quiz seat this week for a rapid-fire session delving into personal anecdotes and broaching topics like the value of family, changing dynamics with generational shifts, and the effects of social media on the business landscape.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:49 Business Cards and Health & Safety
01:37 Debate on Spending Time with Kids
02:08 The Impact of TikTok on Business and Personal Life
03:11 Audits, Unique Selling Proposition, and Venture Capital
05:01 Crowdfunding and Social Media in Business
06:07 Reflections on Working with Family in Business
09:13 The Scoring and Conclusion of the Show
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EP 287 - Paul is founder and CEO of GloveGlu, a global sports brand that specialises in goalkeeper products and services.
We speak about Paul’s personal and professional journey, from his initial leap into entrepreneurship to creating and scaling GloveGlu. He shares crucial lessons on product development, market analysis, and the significance of adaptability and honesty in business. We discuss business growth, innovation in the sporting goods industry, and share advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Paul also tell us why lazy product buyers qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:45 Meet Paul Sherratt: The Man Behind GloveGlu
02:09 Challenges and Triumphs of Scaling a Business
03:25 Exploring the Global Market and Product Innovation
10:22 From Idea to Product: GloveGlu's Origin Story
15:49 Expanding the Market: Beyond Goalkeeping
20:58 Paul's Journey into the Sporting Goods Industry
31:01 Impact of Brexit and Going All In on GloveGlu
34:34 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Start to Success
35:09 Leveraging COVID for Business Growth
36:08 Innovating Product Lines for Market Advantage
36:41 Navigating Post-COVID Market Dynamics
38:41 Challenges of Protecting Business Innovations
39:12 Building and Managing a Manufacturing Facility
40:17 Facing Industry Challenges and Adapting to Change
42:57 The Power of Perception and Impact of Fitness Trends
44:34 Learning from Past Business Mistakes
51:30 Transparency and Honesty in Business
55:05 Bullshit in Business - Lazy Product Buyers
59:37 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Paul Sherratt
01:03:40 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs
Paul's recommendations:
How I Built This with Guy Raz (podcast)
Shoe Dog - Phil Knight (book)
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EP 286 - Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art Lee Bofkin jumps in the quiz seat this week to give his very illuminated thoughts on a variety of topics including the role and impact of influencers, the concept of price negotiation, the significance of mentors and the relevance of terms like 'Digital Nomads'.
We touch on political power dynamics in Russia and China, critiquing absolute power and the retreat of democracy, as well as lighter topics like the concept of 'working in your garden' ; Pippa asks could that a euphemism for something more promiscuous perhaps? ;)
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:39 Discussion on Influencers
01:48 Thoughts on Russia and Price Negotiation
03:05 Views on Mentors and Silicon Roundabout
03:39 Insights on Corporate Social Responsibility
04:54 Opinions on Client Lunches and Free Ports
05:34 Working in the Garden and Digital Nomads
07:19 B Corps and Carbon Offsetting
09:45 China and Planned Obsolescence
11:43 Final Thoughts and Quiz Score
11:57 Closing Remarks
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EP 285 - Lee is Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art, the UK’s largest mural painting organisation, creating incredible murals for commercial and community initiatives.
Lee co-founded Global Street Art in 2012, organising murals with artists and local property owners, and since then, the agency has delivered over 2,500 murals for communities across London, and hundreds of commercial murals in over a dozen countries.
We discuss Lee’s career journey so far, from his background as a scientist and experience in finance, to his entrepreneurial endeavours and commitment to promoting street art and community initiatives. Lee also explains why entrepreneur demigod worshipping qualifies for the big bin of bulls**t
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
02:08 Lee's Journey with Global Street Art
03:22 The Impact of Murals in Communities
04:54 The Business Side of Global Street Art
06:11 The London Mural Festival
08:14 The Role of Art in Public Spaces
10:45 Challenges and Opportunities in the Industry
14:00 Lee's Personal Journey and Passion for Art
16:44 Reflections on Society, AI, and Education
22:28 The Can-For-Can Initiative
26:05 Lee's Background and Journey to Art
28:44 Work-Life Balance in the Art Industry
29:58 The Early Days of Global Street Art
31:53 The Role of Co-Founders in Business
33:51 The Power of Storytelling in Business
36:53 Bullshit in Biz - Entrepreneur Demigod Worshipping
40:30 The Role of Collections in Art
40:36 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Lee Bofkin
52:39 The Importance of Happiness in Entrepreneurship
55:19 Lee's 30 Second Business Pitch
56:01 Wrap Up
Lee's Recommendations:
The Boring Talks (podcast)
Vishen Lakhiani's 6 Phase Meditation (podcast)
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EP 284 - Daniel keeps the quiz seat warm this week giving us his verdicts on workplace humour, GDPR face-to-face meetings, B Corp and more. He also shares insights about his business and experiences with crowdfunding and conferences.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:43 Workplace Humour
01:27 GDPR and Work-Life Balance
01:53 Family and Business
02:36 Charities and Business Cards
03:03 Crowdfunding and Cedars
05:02 China and Face-to-Face Meetings
07:03 Conferences and B Corp
11:15 Conclusion and Farewell
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EP 283 - Daniel is founder of Made For Drink - simple, authentic and utterly delicious snacks to be enjoyed with a drink. Major listings include The Fat Duck, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Fortnums, as well as partnerships with Laurent Perrier, English Heritage and Molson Coors. Made For Drink were also winner of the Edie Sustainability Leadership Award in 2022.
We discuss the challenges and successes that Daniel has faced during his journey in the snack industry, his thoughts on the industry's future, the sustainability measures they took and how it backfired, and the necessity for leadership and vision in the food industry. Daniel also explains why categorising food as good and bad qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:34 Discussing Daniel’s Business and Product Tasting
01:28 Deep Dive into Daniel’s Business Journey
02:42 Challenges and Doubts of Running a Business
03:32 Manufacturing and Scaling the Business
12:22 Transition from Manufacturing to Outsourcing
15:26 Fundraising and Investor Relations
20:48 Reflections on Business Growth and Future Plans
25:08 Downsides of Sustainable Packaging
26:16 The Crisis of Product Recall and Production Halt
26:36 Impacts of Packaging on Product Quality
26:50 Struggles of Meeting Business Targets
27:09 Challenges of Product Development and Innovation
29:13 The Need for Leadership in the Snack Industry
32:37 The Role of Small Businesses in Achieving Net Zero
33:19 Importance of Clear Guidelines for Carbon Emissions
38:29 The Exmoor Carbon Project: A Personal Initiative
43:04 Bullshit In Biz - Misconceptions about Good and Bad Food
48:24 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Daniel
50: 43 Daniel’s Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
50:45 The Importance of Passion and Vision in Business
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EP 282 - CEO of Paralympics GB, David Clark OBE is in the quiz seat this week. Founder's egos, hockey stick growth, offshore tax havens, and even Russia pop up for questioning.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB
00:41 Corporate Gifting
00:47 Insights on Formal Directors Meetings
00:53 Thoughts on Downplaying Capabilities
01:01 Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
01:11 Debunking Hockey Stick Growth
01:19 Exploring the Better Business Act
01:31 Office Spaces in the Metaverse
01:51 The Role of Meditation in Business
02:07 The Importance of Five Year Forecasts
02:25 Controversy of Offshore Tax Havens
02:43 Impact of Language Barriers
02:53 The Trend of Having More Than One Career
02:59 The Influence of Founders' Egos
03:08 Significance of Business Etiquette
03:25 The Power of Hashtags
03:31 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks
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EP 281 - Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144 international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England’s highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport.
Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic Association.
In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the workings of blind football, through to perceptions and language about disability. Dave also discusses his role in preparing British Paralympians for the upcoming games in Paris, and the importance of representation and accessibility in the workplace. David also explains why having to constantly think about how to make things suitable for disabled people qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
01:55 Understanding Blind Football
03:35 Communication and Language in Disability
04:43 Interacting with Disabled Individuals
05:40 Empathy and Understanding in Communication
13:24 The Role of the British Paralympic Association
17:41 Evolution and Impact of the Paralympics
22:13 ThIntersection of Disability, Inspiration, and Performance
25:08 Translating Athletic Experience to Business
27:24 Challenges Facing the Paralympic Association
28:05 The Power of the Paralympics Brand
28:43 Understanding Disability in the Workplace
29:42 The Struggle of Employment Among Disabled People
31:49 The Fear of Sight Loss
37:20 Bullshit in Business - Making Things Suitable For Disabled
38:50 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know Dave
40:17 Diversity in the Workplace
47:31 The Upcoming Paralympics
48:27 Conclusion and Farewell
Dave's Recommendations:
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy (book)
The Salmon Of Doubt (book)
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EP 280 - Entertainment mogul James Sinclair candidly discusses our business quiz topics, shares his frank opinions, and provides valuable insights from his own experiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB
00:33 Planned Obsolescence and Founder's Egos
01:16 Work-Life Balance and Workplace Humour
02:22 Charities and Ageism
03:22 Business in China and Social Media Platforms
04:33 Crowdfunding and Face-to-Face Meetings
04:59 B Corps and Conferences
05:57 Audits and Spending Time with Kids
06:45 Lean Startups and Health and Safety
07:14 Asking Favours and Quiz Conclusion
07:40 Discussion and Wrap-Up
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EP 279 - James is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who went from running a children's entertainment agency to building a £40 million business empire in leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, historic hotel, arts and crafts manufacturing and one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies - The Rossi Ice Cream Company
James shares valuable insights on various facets of entrepreneurship, and expresses his frustration with taxes on turnover rather than on profit. He addresses the challenges of his industries, offers advice on handling bootstrapped businesses and explains why the UK government’s lack of support for entrepreneurship qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
01:21 James's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:37 The Business of Property and Childcare
03:18 James's Future Business Goals
05:49 The Challenges of Running a Business
06:36 The State of Childcare in the UK
09:02 The Impact of Taxes on Businesses
19:37 The Importance of Thinking Big
23:38 The Role of Personal Branding in Business
25:04 The Challenges of Buying a Business
26:46 Key Business Advice from James
29:28 The Power of Sharing in Business
32:00 The Importance of In-House Accountants
32:27 The Danger of Mismanaging Business Finances
35:59 The Power of Content Creation
36:23 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
38:24 The Importance of Financial Control in Business
40:25 Lack of Government Support for Entrepreneurs
48:04 Quickfire Round - Getting To Know James
51:53 Top 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs
53:52 Recommended Resources for Entrepreneurs
55:00 The Importance of Effective Marketing
James’s Recommendations:
Loosing My Virginity - Richard Branson (book)
Shoe Dog - Phil Knight (book)
How To Get Rich - Felix Dennis (book)
Business Wars (podcast)
Business Movers (podcast)
Acquired (podcast)
Business Broadcast (podcast)
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EP 278 - Former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co, Thomas Robson-Kanu is in the quiz seat this week sharing his thoughts on various business topics and discusses the importance of time, family, workplace humour, and ethical trade.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB
00:30 The Game Begins: Accountants
00:43 Universal Basic Income
01:03 Face-to-Face Meetings
01:19 Valuations and Single Founder Companies
01:56 Warrants and Share Options
02:32 Balancing Business and Family Time
03:59 Workplace Humour and Under Promising
04:35 Closing Thoughts on Ethical Trade
04:45 Wrap Up
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EP 277 - Thomas is a former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co.
He played for West Bromwich and Wales before retiring in 2021 to focus on bringing awareness to the power of natural nutrition. He founded The Turmeric Co in 2018 after finding his homemade turmeric blend invaluable in supporting his recovery from injury and the physical demands of training.
We discuss Thomas's experiences as a professional footballer, his struggle with injuries, his recovery using his homemade turmeric blend, and how this led to the birth of the company. We unpack the business's market impact, the vision for The Turmeric Co. and why Thomas thinks most 'health' drinks and supplements qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:22 The Birth of the Turmeric Co.
01:45 Self-Development and Perseverance
02:54 The Journey into Professional Football
06:04 Overcoming Injury and the Birth of a Health Solution
09:04 The Impact of Turmeric Co. Shots
15:15 Challenges and Triumphs of Manufacturing
20:34 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Wellness
24:01 The Future of The Turmeric Co.
29:57 The Impact of Processed Food on Health
31:21 The Power of Natural Nutrition and Community
32:12 The Truth About The Juice Industry
33:45 The Science Behind Juice Processing
35:59 The Challenges of Manufacturing and Distribution
36:46 The Vision for The Tumeric Co
37:17 The Power of Advertising and Consumer Psychology
48:41 Bullsh*t In Business - 'health' drinks and supplements
49:47 The Future of Health and Wellness
54:01 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Thomas
58:00 Closing Remarks
Thomas's Recommendation:
Psycho-Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz (book)
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EP 276 - Founder of adaptive fashion brand - Unhidden - Victoria Jenkins takes the quiz seat this week with in depth discussions on a bunch of quiz terms.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB
00:32 Government Grants and Hashtags
00:47 Influencers and Investment TV Shows
01:02 Industry Jargon and Planned Obsolescence
01:31 Founders Egos and Incubators
01:50 Drinking at Lunch and R&D Tax Credits
02:20 Quantitative Easing and Work Life Balance
02:27 Controversial Discussion on Russia
03:25 Workplace Humour
03:55 GDPR and Venture Capital
04:12 Charities: A Complex Topic
07:41 Staff No Dating Policies
08:10 Downplaying Capabilities and Crowdfunding
09:34 Lockdown Impact on Disabled Community
10:01 Quiz Conclusion and Farewell
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EP 275 - Victoria is an award-winning adaptive fashion designer, disability advocate and founder of Unhidden - a socially responsible, universally designed fashion range for disabled and non-disabled people.
We discuss Victoria's life and disability, the birth of Unhidden, struggles for recognition, misrepresentations and the future of adaptive fashion. Victoria also tells us why the snobbery if the fashion industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
01:06 Understanding Disability and Its Impact
01:41 Victoria's Personal Journey with Disability
03:39 The Birth of Unhidden: Fashion for the Disabled
06:02 Challenges in Fashion for Disabled People
08:07 The Struggle for Recognition and Equality
10:53 Unhidden's Challenges in Advertising
12:09 Representation in Government and Society
14:06 The Future of Disability and Adaptive Fashion
23:07 Misconceptions Surrounding Paralympians
23:19 The Power of Overcoming Adversity
24:02 The Need for Better Government Support
25:04 Misrepresentation of Disability in Media
28:22 Challenges of Being a Disabled Founder
28:27 The Importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
29:04 The Power of Community for Disabled Entrepreneurs
29:45 Struggles of Raising Funds as a Disabled Founder
30:13 Pitching on Dragon's Den
38:42 The Snobbery in the Fashion Industry
43:03 The Future of Unhidden Clothing
Victoria's recommendations:
Off Menu (podcast)
My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)
The Fallen House of Usher (TV series)
Hannibal (TV series)
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EP 274 - Founder of Popcorn Kitchen Louise Webb is in this week's quiz seat with sure fire answers to Andy and Pippa's curveballs!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:31 The Game Begins: Outsourcing
00:51 Non-Executive Directors and Self-Actualisation
01:31 Pivoting and New Product Announcement
02:03 Three Year Forecast and Instagram
02:28 Runway, Cash Positions and NDAs
03:10 Internal Meetings and Colleague Interactions
03:57 Business Plans and Business Accelerators
04:05 Climate Change and Brexit
05:06 Foreign Espionage Risks and IT Security
05:35 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks
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EP 273 - Louise is founder of Popcorn Kitchen, an artisanal popcorn brand who pride themselves on making “sublime, best-in-class popcorn since 2012”
We talk about Popcorn Kitchen’s humble beginnings and its Covid-curved turning point, where Louise plans to take the business and the challenges she's facing, the delights of snacking culture, the dilemmas of sweet vs. savoury and why people who don't own up to their mistakes qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:26 Getting to Know Louise
01:13 Challenges of Running a Small Business
01:54 The Journey Towards Sustainability
03:37 Navigating the Online Marketplace
04:12 The Seasonality of Popcorn Sales
05:27 Exploring Different Popcorn Flavours - LIVE!
06:14 Origins, Growth and Future of Popcorn Kitchen
17:05 Past Mistakes and Learning Experiences
20:57 The Importance of Setting Goals
21:24 The Dangers of Misleading in Business
23:19 Industry Frustrations
23:35 The Importance of Admitting Mistakes
26:02 Quickfire Round: getting To Know Louise
29:46 Popcorn Kitchen Pitch and Closing Remarks
Louise's recommendation:
Chernobyl: The New Evidence (Channel 4 documentary)
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EP 272 - 2024's first quiz guest is Managing Partner of Applifting Philip Ogilvie who wasn't shy telling us what he really thought about the cards he was dealt!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Show
00:29 The Early Bird Phrase Discussion
01:02 Business or Bullshit quiz begins
02:24 Discussion on ESG Investing
03:40 Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
04:56 Work-Life Balance and Lunch Breaks
04:59 Debate on Drinking at Lunch
05:55 Investment TV Shows and Tech
06:44 Closing Remarks and Score Reveal
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EP 271 - Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises.
Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field and why he thinks communication has become a lost art in the business world.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech
01:53 The Business Model of AppLifting
02:38 AppLifting's Global Presence and Clientele
06:00 Impact of AI and Tech Advancements
08:02 Culture and Ethical Standards at AppLifting
17:58 Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned
19:23 Journey to Rugby Stardom
20:15 The Arrogance of Success
21:14 Father's Influence and Life Lessons
21:43 The Eccentricities of a Surgeon Father
23:17 The Lost Art of Communication in Business
24:59 The Role of Phone Calls in Business
28:09 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Phil
33:03 Recommendations and Current Watchlist
34:39 Pitch: AppLifting
Philip's recommendation:
Reinventing Organisations - Frederic Laloux (book)
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EP 270 - Founder of SRSLY Low Carb food company Andy Welch is in this week's quiz seat for our last show of 2023! Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Quiz Rules
00:44 Business or Bullshit Quiz Begins
01:09 Discussing International Business
01:49 Founder's Egos and Golden Handshakes
02:26 Guerrilla Marketing and Working Environments
03:49 Personal Well-being and Loving What You Do
04:19 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks
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EP 269 - We popped into the London School of Economics launch of their Food & Beverage Deep Dive Programme as part of LSE Generate, the school's home for entrepreneurship.
We spoke to the Head of LSE Generate LJ Silverman, and to keynote speakers who are at the forefront of their industries about their business lives, tips and advice:
Julian Hitch - Chief Culture and Mindset Officer at Grow Up Farms
Duncan O'Brien - Founder of Dalston Soda
Jade Hoai - Director of Purchasing and Operations at Whole Foods Market
Duncan Sterling - Co Founder of Inception Group
Hannah Perry - UK Food Service Manager at Tony's Chocolonely
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to LSE Generate
00:36 Sustainability in Entrepreneurship
02:20 Challenges and Opportunities in FMCG
02:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
03:39 The Importance of Hiring the Right People
04:17 The Pitfalls of Keeping Ideas Secret
04:48 The Power of Empathetic Leadership
06:54 Interviews with Keynote Speakers
07:47 Community in the Hospitality Industry
11:22 Breaking into FMCG
15:58 Struggles and Triumphs of the Chocolate Industry
17:19 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
18:48 Self-Care and Balance in Business
25:18 Conclusion and Thanks
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EP 268 - Andy is the Founder of SRSLY, a food company on a mission to make a low carb lifestyle not only healthy, but also tasty and accessible to all.
Andy tells us about why he started the company, how they went from selling 30 to 50,000 units in the space of a month, and the health benefits SRSLY products are providing for diabetics, overweight, and ketogenic patients (via the NHS)
We also discuss the the darker side of the food industry and Andy tells us why he thinks external agencies and consultants qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:13 Exploring SRSLY's Low Carb Products
01:17 Challenges and Joys of Running a Startup
04:52 The Impact of Micro-Influencers and Growth
05:43 From Corporate to Food and Beverage
08:09 Importance of Nutrition and the Birth of SRSLY
13:14 Impact of SRSLY's Products on Customers
15:14 Expansion of SRSLY's Product Range
17:01 Challenges in the Food Industry
21:52 The Importance of Proper Nutrition Education
21:58 The Misleading Nature of HFSS Compliance
22:21 The Role of Consumers in the Food Industry
23:20 The Impact of Fad Diets
23:59 The Benefits of a Low Carb Lifestyle
28:10 The Challenges of Expanding a Business
29:21 The Importance of Accountability in Business
32:04 The Pitfalls of Consultancies and Agencies
39:23 The Role of Alcohol in the Corporate World
42:18 The Importance of Honest Food Labelling
43:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Andy's recommendations:
Ravenous - How To Get Ourselves And Our Planet into Shape - Henry Dimbleby (book)
Ultra Processed People - Chris van Tulleken (book)
Parenting Hell - Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe (podcast)
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EP 267 - Comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri is in the quiz seat this week with Andy at the helm.
Want to know what they both think about Industry Regulators? it ain't pretty... pull up a chair and press play to find out.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:14 Explaining the Rules of the Game
00:57 Discussing Universal Basic Income
01:11 Accountants and Flexible Working
01:27 Debate on Lunch for Employees
01:44 The Art of Email Etiquette
02:40 Controversy Around Regulators
03:42 Impact of Harold Shipman on Regulation
04:32 The Absurdity of Flying for One Meeting
04:37 Workplace Humour and Ethical Trade
04:50 Conclusion and Final Score
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EP 266 - Michael is a junior doctor, multi-award winning comedian and health commentator.
We discuss the current state of UK healthcare, the plight of NHS workers, and how to improve working conditions. Michael tells us about his double life as a junior doctor and comedian, best and worst moments on stage and his long-term plans. He also explains why feeling the need to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:11 Michael's Journey into Comedy
01:44 Discussion on Healthcare and Doctors' Pay
05:16 Challenges of Being a Doctor
06:13 Impact of Public Perception on Healthcare
18:12 Struggles of Balancing Comedy and Medicine
22:20 The Art of Comedy and Audience Reaction
27:19 The Power of Humour in Society
29:07 Challenges in the Comedy Industry
30:11 From Open Mics to Professional Clubs
30:50 The Craft of Comedy
31:36 The Business Side of Comedy
33:35 The Reality of Bombing and Overcoming Failure
34:31 Balancing Comedy and Personal Life
38:30 The Future of Comedy and Personal Goals
42:45 The Role of Social Media in Comedy
49:46 Quickfire Round and Final Thoughts
Michael's recommendations:
Natives: Race & Class In The Ruins Of Empire - Akala (book)
Love Is Blind (TV show)
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EP 265 - Founder of The Psych AI Group Anjuli Bedi is in the quiz seat this week. She explains why Personality Tests and Influencers are utter bullshit, and why AI created content could be either.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:26 ChatGBT and Disco Ball Business Discussion
00:52 Personal Trainers and Investment TV Shows
01:03 Personality Type Tests and Myers Briggs
01:50 Drinking at Lunch and Unicorns
02:09 Work Life Balance and Self Actualisation
02:22 Silicon Valley and Steve Jobs
02:46 Twitter and AI Created Content
04:16 Office Spaces in the Metaverse
04:25 Hashtags and Hockey Stick Growth
04:37 Influencers and Virtual Reality Meetings
05:24 Paying for Top Talent and Quiz Conclusion
05:39 Final Score and Closing Remarks
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EP 264 - Anjuli is founder of The Psych AI Group, a business that helps clients “see round corners” by employing a blend of psychology and AI. We discuss the positive impact a blend of human and AI understanding can have on things like climate storytelling and action.
Anjuli talks about her former career as a journalist, her time as a correspondent in Israel and Palestine, why she quit journalism and how Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel led her to a career in behavioural science.
She also tells us why she thinks the notion that 'humans have no control over AI' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:46 Climate Change and Business Sustainability
02:12 Exploring Human Behavior and Climate Change
06:37 Understanding the Impact of AI and Technology
11:14 AI in Understanding Human Behavior
13:50 Challenges of Disinformation and Polarization
17:36 Anjuli's Journey from Journalism to AI
22:00 AI and Psychological Traits Prediction
22:36 The Power of Language Models in AI
23:19 The Role of AI in Resource Allocation
23:59 AI in Marketing and PR
24:25 The Challenge of Disinformation
25:24 The Impact of AI on Society
26:16 The Future of AI: Hopes and Fears
27:31 The Global Reach of AI
27:55 The Long-Term Goals of AI
31:07 The Role of AI in Journalism
34:18 The Future of AI: Business Perspective
36:24 Personal Insights and Reflections
Anjuli's recommendations:
A.I. on Trial - Mark Deem (book)
Make Data Human (podcast)
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EP 263 - Wow Hydrate's managing director Queenie Porter is in this week's quiz seat who doesn't shy away from justifying her answers. Andy has plenty to say about them, as usual.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:25 Business Class and Carbon Neutrality
00:49 Family Businesses and Conferences
01:32 Conferences and Networking
02:56 Career Reviews and Stationery Cupboards
03:25 Staff Updates and Invoice Factoring
03:58 Politics, Bluffing, and Flexible Working
06:18 The Art of Interaction
08:58 Wrapping Up the Quiz
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EP 262 - Queenie is Managing Director of Wow Hydrate who recently became Manchester United's official sports hydration partner across their men's, women's and youth teams.
We hear about Queenie's career journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming Wow Hydrate's MD via Topshop and The Co-Op Group. We discuss the biggest challenges Queenie faces in her role and how her upbringing has helped her become a good leader. She also tells us why she thinks traditional interview techniques qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:34 Queenie's Business Challenges
01:28 Football and Gender Differences
03:30 Importance of Hydration in Sports
05:45 Tasting WOW Hydrate Products
06:25 Queenie's Transition to WOW Hydrate
12:48 Challenges in the Hydration Drinks Market
15:08 Influence of Celebrity Social Media
21:40 Career Mistakes and Learning Experiences
25:01 Influence of Family on Entrepreneurship
25:35 Gender Roles and Equality in the Workplace
26:05 Importance of Work Experience and Education
27:08 The Role of University in Career Development
29:08 The Impact of University on Work Etiquette
29:52 The Importance of Transparency in Business
30:59 Pitfalls of Being Liked in Leadership
32:04 Authenticity in Leadership
32:25 Challenges of Office Social Events
34:00 The Problem with Traditional Job Interviews
40:47 Role of Clothing in Confidence and Success
43:17 The Power of Endorsements and Branding
44:15 Conclusion and Farewell
Queenie's recommendations:
Alex: The Man Behind The Legend (book)
Beckham (documentary)
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EP 261 - We recently went on a trade mission to LA with London & Partners and Grow London where we spoke to some brilliant Life Science entrepreneurs about their businesses and future plans, and played a round of Business or Bullshit with them (with a few of our favourite BWB questions thrown in for good measure)
Guests:
Rikesh Patel - London & Partners
Emilė Radaytė - Samphire Neuroscience
George McBride - Clerkenwell Health
Farah Kabir - HANX
Phil Steele - GoJoe
Peter Hansell - Islacare
Arjun Jayaswal - Perspectum
A big thanks to James Cummings - LA Vice President - London & Partners
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:37 Interview with Emilė Radaytė, CEO of Samphire Neuroscience
07:19 Interview with George McBride, Co-founder of Clerkenwell Health
15:37 Interview with Farah Kabir, Co-founder of Hanks
22:37 Interview with Phil Steele, Founder of GoJoe
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EP 260 - Founder and president of Next Step Advisors David Bentall is in this week's quiz seat with great thoughts and thorough answers.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Business or Bullshit Quiz
00:33 Debating AI Created Content and Metaverse Office Spaces
00:58 Discussing Twitter, Virtual Reality Meetings, and Silicon Valley
01:22 Unpacking Self-Actualization and the Egotistical Society
03:18 The Truth about MBAs and Work-Life Balance
05:15 Lunch Breaks, Unicorns, and Venture Capital
06:20 Philanthropy, Investment TV Shows, and Super Bowl Ads
07:11 Personal Trainers and Family Dynasties
08:10 Wrapping Up the Business or Bullshit Quiz
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EP 259 - David is the founder of Next Step Advisors, a consultancy for family businesses helping them avoid the potential pitfalls of working with your closest relatives.
David chats about his experiences running his family's companies, for all of their successes and failures, which spawned the idea for Next Step Advisors. Andy get's in on the act, speaking frankly about his experiences growing up as part of Oury Clark: the struggles, expectations, mistakes and lessons learnt. There may be some oversharing.
David also tells us why he thinks companies who don't give back to their communities qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:37 David's Journey in Family Business
01:38 Challenges of Working with Family
01:53 Dynamics of Sibling Relationships in Business
03:05 Importance of Space and Baggage in Family Business
04:48 Impact of Different Visions in Family Business
07:13 Communication and Board in Family Business
13:13 The Power of Family Businesses
16:22 Career Development in Family Business
20:13 Mistakes and Lessons in Family Business
25:33 The Problem with Family Businesses
26:34 Resistance to Change in Family Enterprises
27:03 The Role of Independent Board Members
27:43 The Struggle of Succession
27:57 The Importance of External Experience
33:54 The Challenges of Decision Making
34:15 Non-Family Members in Family Businesses
35:32 The Importance of Integrity in Business
38:06 The Need for Philanthropy in Family Businesses
47:52 The Power of Gratitude and Resilience
David's recommendations:
1000 Gifts - Ann Voskamp (book)
Unbroken (film)
Against All Hope - Armando Valladares (book)
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EP 258 - We popped in to have a chat about the highs and lows of running a food business with CEO of the Nourish Awards Diana Babics and the founders of the UK health food brands that were nominated for awards.
What a lovely bunch they were! Bright minds with forward thinking, health conscious F&B products:
Priya Koliyot - The Keto Elf
Simona Deifta - Nojo London
Lucy Brose - Juicy Lucy's Kitchen
Alienor Bouzenad - Nucci
Adrian Beckett - Nuzest London
Giulia Berretti - Sunny & Luna
Maya Qureshi - Rhythm Nutrition
Terry O'Riordan - Keto Chefs
Abigail Harper - Earthnutz
Bethan Thomas - Hot Tea Mama
Louise Gross - Go Low Baking
Artemis Hajigeorgiou - Manayi
Yulia Allawi - Verity Labs
Chapters:
00:00 Interview with Diana Babics
00:47 Breaking into the Food and Beverage Industry
01:17 Research and Branding in Business
03:30 Balancing Work and Personal Life
04:37 Power of Books and Learning on the Go
05:32 Highlighting Nourish Award Nominees
06:13 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
08:49 Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs
17:01 Health Advice for Business Founders
19:09 Conclusion and Thanks to the Nourish Awards Team
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EP 257 - Naksha Collections co-founder Nisha Ramisetty is in the quiz seat this week alongside antics-fuelled hosts Andy and Philippa. We say no more! Strap in and press play.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB
00:37 The Quiz Begins
01:27 The Art of Downplaying Capabilities
01:55 Accelerators and Guerrilla Marketing
02:14 Unique Selling Proposition
02:41 Debate on Financial Reporting Standards
03:10 The Reality of Working in Your Garden
03:39 Corporate Videos and Business Cards
04:10 Controversy of Staff No Dating Policies
05:39 Dreaded Audits and Loving What You Do
05:55 Silicon Roundabout and TikTok
06:22 Quiz Wrap-up and Farewell
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EP 256 - Nisha is the co-founder of Naksha - a new spin on meal kits helping ordinary folk to cook adventurous food from around the world, at home.
We talk about how the business came about and the journey to winning a UAE National Incubator Programme which fast-tracked Naksha products onto major retailer's shelves. We discuss the range of challenges food startups currently face and how Nisha believes they could be tackled. She also tells us why the current Minimum Order Quantity levels set by manufacturers qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:40 Unveiling the Unique Spin on Meal Kits
02:25 Supermarket Experience and Online Shopping
05:12 The Art of Simplicity in Cooking
06:41 Addressing the Issue of Food Wastage
08:36 The Journey of Naksha
11:46 Challenges and Opportunities in the Food Industry
18:02 Role of Quality Ingredients in Home Cooking
22:31 Learning from Mistakes: A Supply Chain Mishap
23:48 Struggles of Scaling a Business
24:14 Power of Contextual Decision Making
25:24 The Art of Packaging and Branding
26:18 The Myth of the Hustle Culture
28:20 Challenges in the Food Industry
34:33 The Journey of a Small Business
37:12 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Nisha
40:52 The Crypto Queen: A Discussion
42:58 Closing Remarks
Nisha's recommendations:
Hard Boiled Wonderland And The End Of The Earth - Haruki Murakami (book)
Gattaca (film)
The Missing Cryptoqueen (BBC podcast)
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EP 255 - SELF Founder Jonathan MacDonald is in the quiz seat this week who brings his absolute A-game. Best contestant yet!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Quiz Setup
00:21 Playing Business or Bullshit!
00:38 Politeness and Planned Obsolescence
01:05 Downplaying Capabilities and Guerrilla Marketing
01:36 Staff Dating Policies and Loving What You Do
02:03 TikTok, Audits, and Business Cards
02:16 Working in Your Garden and China
02:46 Health and Safety, and My Word is My Bond
02:58 English People and Lying
03:34 Conclusion and Scoring
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EP 254 - Jonathan is the Founder of SELF, a hyper-personal AI-powered assistant that learns your personal preferences and simplifies your life.
We talk about his concerns around the rise of AI, why there is a need for an ethical alternative and how having a more moral approach to business makes it harder to raise investment.
Jonathan also explains why he thinks tech platforms who don't prioritise human rights over profit qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:27 Meet Jonathan McDonald
01:08 Existential Threat of AI
01:55 Ethics of AI
03:48 Need for Ethical Guidelines in AI
05:32 Risks of AI in Military and Political Decisions
05:57 Dystopian Future of AI
10:42 Role of AI in Personal Life
10:54 Introducing 'Self': An Ethical AI Assistant
15:00 Business Model of 'Self'
18:53 Importance of Ethical Principles in Tech
21:01 Creeping Overton Window and Ethics
21:56 Dangers of Normalising Outrageous T&Cs
22:24 Genie's Out of the Bottle
22:48 The Struggle to Change: Why Don't We Stop?
23:06 Normalisation of Surrendering Personal Data
23:16 Vision for a New Social Network
23:48 Trust in Government and Privacy Concerns
24:16 Personal Experience with Stop and Search
25:25 Role of Self in Upholding Society and Safety
25:41 Mission of Self
26:04 Importance of Showing an Alternative
27:59 Bullshit in the Tech Industry
28:22 Struggle of Raising Funds for Ethical Tech
29:05 Ineffectiveness of Advertising
33:09 Role of Self in Career Advice and Personal Shopping
37:55 The Ultimate Value Proposition of Self
42:03 Investment Opportunity in Self
Jonathan's recommendations
Making Sense with Sam Harris (podcast)
Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl (book)
Rise Of Advanced Thought - Jonathan MacDonald (book)
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EP 253 - Kaytea founder Kevin Tang is in the quiz seat this week talking all things nocturnal working hours, downrounds and foreign espionage risks!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:35 Family Offices and Enterprise Zones
01:20 Discussing Work Habits and Down Rounds
03:10 Director's Meetings and Workplace Humour
03:49 Growth Hackers, GDPR, and Free Ports
04:34 Foreign Espionage Risks and Honey Traps
05:35 First Mover Advantage and Economies of Scale
06:06 Dress for Success and Digital Nomads
06:15 Conclusion and Thanks to Kevin
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EP 252 - We talk to Kevin - Founder of artisan iced tea brand Kaytea - about the reality of raising money, challenges dealing with product buyers and the pain of fighting for shelf space in a crowded market. We ask Kevin why he started an ice tea brand, his experience launching the business during COVID and why he values having a mentor.
Kevin also tells us why he thinks people being 'too busy to reply to emails' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:59 Challenges in Food and Beverage
05:01 Exploring the Journey of Starting a Business
06:29 Deep Dive into the Tea Industry and Market
08:03 The Story Behind KAYTEA
10:39 Realities of the Beverage Market
18:09 Fundraising and Distribution Challenges
18:47 Intrusive Emails and Shareholders
19:30 Power of Being a Shareholder
19:47 Biggest Business Mistakes and Lessons
20:22 Challenges of Natural Product Manufacturing
22:01 Importance of Having a Business Mentor
23:39 Art of Marketing and Its Challenges
25:17 Role of Mentors in Business Success
32:31 Impact of Cancel Culture on Business
33:25 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Kevin
37:35 30 Second Pitch: Kaytea
38:10 Closing Remarks
Kevin's recommendations:
The Grocer (magazine)
The Economist (magazine)
Hungry (podcast)
Brand Growth Heroes (podcast)
Zoe (podcast)
How I Built This (podcast)
FKJ (musician)
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EP 251 - Rowe Advisory CEO and Tough Talk podcast host Jody Rowe is in this week's BOB quiz seat. Quick fire action from start to end!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Quiz
00:21 Rules of the Game
00:46 The Quiz Begins: Business or Bullshit?
01:18 Quiz continues
02:17 Final Round of the Quiz
03:25 Quiz Conclusion and Scoring
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EP 250 - We're off to LA with London & Partners next week! We speak to James Cummings, VP of Business Development L&P LA, ahead of their Grow London Global program which we're delighted to be joining.
James tells us about the work London & Partners are doing connecting LA and London and the Grow London Global program. We discuss the similarities and differences between the two great cities, how American's perceive London, and what they really think of Sadiq Khan.
For more information head over to Grow London
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:24 Interview with James Cummings
01:03 Exploring the Impact of Global Collaboration
02:07 Understanding the Role of London and Partners
04:01 Comparing London and LA
07:55 Influence of AI in Business
09:58 Journey of James Cummings to LA
13:24 Achieving Sustainable Growth
16:03 Experiences of Living and Working in LA
19:34 Political Relations and Public Perception
21:30 Exploring the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
28:13 Importance of Business Concepts
33:29 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
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EP 249 - What's it like being a female CEO in a male dominated industry? Jody is CEO of Rowe Advisory, a consultancy firm providing support to the oil, gas and mining industries with offices in London, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, Australia.
Jody is also podcast host of Tough Talks discussing all aspects of energy transition with industry leaders and experts. Her chat on our podcast ranges from how and why Rowe advisory began to why compliance qualifies for the big bin of bullshit via some fk ups (as part of the chat, not fk ups in the podcast).
The word trepidatious also makes an unscheduled appearance.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:16 Getting to Know Jodie Rowe
01:13 Jodie's Business Philosophy and Challenges
02:39 Rowe Advisory's Operations
04:11 Jodie's Journey into Entrepreneurship
06:25 Importance of Trust in Business
10:30 Jodie's Personal Life and Work Balance
12:14 Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
14:13 Views on Business Growth and Networking
16:53 Future of Rowe Advisory
20:07 Jodie's Take on Industry Compliance
20:57 Reflections on Success and Support
21:35 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Jodie
27:12 Discussing Energy Transition and Jodie's Podcast
28:18 Role of Gas and Offshore Wind in Energy Transition
28:58 Potential of Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals
30:32 Complexities of Energy Transition
39:20 Impact of Offshore Wind on the Environment
Jody's recommendations:
Tough Talk with Jody Rowe (podcast)
The Essential Entrepreneur - Richard Turner (book)
The Mentor with Mark Bouris (podcast)
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EP 248 - Author and Bloomberg News Senior Reporter for Climate Akshat Rathi is in this week's quiz seat explaining why quantitative easing is a good thing!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:30 Thought Leadership: Business or Bullshit?
00:47 Family Business in India
01:35 Quantitative Easing: A Necessary Evil?
02:52 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
03:23 Personal Pronouns and Mandatory Breaks
03:45 Hedge Funds, Lobbying, and Ethereum
04:29 Foreign Espionage Risks and Work-Life Balance
04:52 Conclusion and Farewell
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EP 247 - Akshat is an author and Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News.
We discuss Akshat's new (debut) book - Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions - and how climate change is affecting business. We talk about what big business and government need to do to take climate action and get some advice for SMEs on how they can make a climate positive impact.
Akshat also tells us why he thinks that social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Amazon link to Akshat's new book
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:31 Being a Climate Reporter
01:41 Role of Climate Information in Business
02:51 Akshat's new book 'Climate Capitalism'
04:30 Success Stories from the Book
07:00 Role of SMEs in Climate Change
08:17 Importance of Government Intervention
09:41 Akshat's Journey from Science to Journalism
13:46 Role of Big Businesses and Regulators
15:15 Global Investment in Developing Countries
22:34 Akshat's Personal Journey and Future Goals
23:34 Steps for SMEs to Combat Climate Change
26:34 Importance of Fact Reporting
28:18 Hustle of Working in India
29:09 Importance of Work-Life Balance
29:36 The Unexpected Joy of Exercise
30:58 The Art of Negotiating Salary
32:53 Impact of Social Media on Journalism
36:38 Role of Journalism in Exposing Greenwashing
39:14 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Akshat
42:00 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts
Akshat's recommendations:
Bottled Lightening - Seth Fletcher (book)
Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (book)
Is It Time To Break The Law - Chris Packham (documentary)
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EP 246 - Noam jumps into this week's quiz seat with surprise cards being drawn from the deck, much to Andy and Pippa's humour and dismay!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:37 Game Begins: Business or Bullshit
01:43 Debating Disruptive Businesses
02:22 Work-Life Balance and Founder Egos
02:29 Business Etiquette & Face-to-Face Meetings
02:53 Ethical Trade and Golden Handshakes
03:07 Ratchets and Email Etiquette
03:31 Family Dynasties and Episode Wrap-up
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EP 245 - Noam is Chief Growth Officer of Wylde Market, an online platform enabling artisanal producers to sell directly to consumers. He also co-founded renowned artisan restaurant group Ottolenghi (you might have heard of it) where he currently is a Non Exec Director.
We speak about why Noam got involved with Wylde and its commitment to supporting regenerative food producers. Noam tell us about the reality of today's farming practices and why food and health is such a passion point for him. We discuss the ethics of the beef industry and why eating meat shouldn't be deemed as bad.
Noam also tells us why business marketing qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:26 Understanding the Concept of Wild Market
00:59 The Operational Process of Wild Market
03:32 The Unique Selling Proposition of Wild Market
07:31 The Challenges of Artisanal Business Growth
12:42 The Ethical Considerations of Meat Consumption
17:31 The Importance of Soil Health in Farming
20:20 The Impact of Food Choices on Health
21:38 The Business of Healthy Food
23:47 The Importance of Quality Suppliers
24:35 The Challenge of Packaging
25:23 The Struggle of Finding the Right People
26:55 Learning from Failures
30:51 The Problem with Marketing Bullshit
32:56 The Five Second Rule: Getting to Know Noam
36:28 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up
Noam's recommendation:
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles (book)
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EP 244 - Mehreen's in the quiz seat this week having to deal with Andy's thoughts on Boris's office shenanigans and how he may have to follow suit!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz
00:33 Understanding ESG Investing
00:47 Debate on Company Health Insurance
01:01 China and Business
01:23 Working in Your Garden: Business or Bullshit?
01:46 TikTok: A Poison or a Business Tool?
02:30 Staff No Dating Policies?
03:43 Search Engine Optimisation
03:55 Silicon Roundabout: A Startup Hub
04:13 Right Wing and Conservative Government
04:56 Intrapreneurship: A Business New Term?
05:16 Loving What You Do: A Key to Success
05:28 MBAs: A Worthy Investment or Not?
05:51 Having More Than One Career or Job
05:58 Fake It Till You Make It
06:05 Quiz Conclusion and Winner Announcement
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EP 243 - Mehreen is a former teacher, broadcaster and author who is passionate about education and empowering young people. She emerged as an influential voice across a range of topics including education, race, gender equality and faith.
We discuss Britain's state education and debate whether there should be just one schooling system instead of public and private. We discuss the current state of the curriculum: does it needs to change? and ask Is a good education is based on your parents, social class or meritocracy?
Mehreen also tells us about her life goal, her biggest failure and why the media industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
01:04 Challenges of Teaching and Education System
02:05 Need for Change in Education
05:44 Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education
08:17 Role of Parents in Education
11:46 Struggles of Teachers
18:40 Importance of Career Advice in Schools
25:06 Rewards and Challenges of Teaching
26:57 Impact of Teachers on Students
27:46 Experiences with Influential Teachers
28:26 Transition from Teaching to Media
29:50 Vision for 'Glow Up Your Grades'
30:22 Challenges in Teaching
31:24 State of Youth and Education
32:04 Struggles of Young People
32:29 Disconnect between Politics and Young People
33:13 Struggles and Lessons in the Media Industry
36:44 Unexpected Journey into Media
40:10 Quickfire Round and Personal Insights
45:41 The 'Glow Up Your Grades' Initiative
Mehreen's recommendations:
One Day - David Nicholls (book)
The Secret Life Of Teachers (podcast)
Serial (podcast)
My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)
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EP 242 - Barrister and Founder of Lawyers For Nature Paul Powlesland gets to road test our brand new deck of quiz cards with us.
Chapters:
00:11 The Rules of the Game
00:38 The Quiz Begins - is it Business or Bullshit?
01:55 Debate on Spending Time with Kids
02:33 Stationery Cupboards and Asking Favours
02:57 Self Actualization and Brexit
03:28 Limited Liability Partnerships and Nature
03:54 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks
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EP 241 - Should "nature" have a seat at the board table?
Paul is a barrister and founder of Lawyers in Nature who aim to provide representation, campaigning and legal resources on environmental protection and rights for nature., particularly in a corporate setting.
We talk about this (voluntary) work and why he does it. We chat sh*t and Thames Water and how it brings home the reality of our climate and environmental crisis.
We discuss human rights vs. nature's rights and how they would be balanced in society's best interests. We also find out what it's like to be interviewed by Nigel Farage on something called GB News.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BWB
00:44 Paul's Journey into Environmental Activism
01:46 Discussion on Extinction Rebellion
03:50 Paul's Work in Legal Profession and Climate Activism
05:27 Concept of Legal Personhood for Nature
05:44 Role of Law in Protecting Nature
12:19 Impact of Infrastructure on Nature
14:53 State of Britain's Natural Environment
18:59 Role of Companies in Environmental Protection
23:00 Nature Positive Corporate Governance
24:31 Disconnect Between Humans and Nature
25:29 Unsustainability of Modern Society
27:05 Role of Corporations in Environmental Conservation
28:47 Impact of Climate Change on Food Supply
29:34 Challenges of Environmental Activism
31:03 Importance of Protecting Nature
31:56 Role of Politics in Environmental Conservation
32:54 Power of Individual Action
37:28 Role of Patriotism in Environmental Conservation
38:47 Quickfire Round and Final Thoughts
Paul's recommendations:
Spaceship Earth (podcast)
Rights of Nature by David Boyd (book)
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EP 240 - Voice At The Table CEO and Founder Rina Lynch is in the quiz seat this week with Andy and Pippa breaking open a brand new deck of quiz cards:
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz!
00:35 Virtual Reality Meetings: Business or Bullshit?
00:57 Hot Desking: Comfort or Chaos?
01:25 Twitter: Useful Tool or Time Waster?
02:18 Appraisals: Necessary or Nonsense?
02:51 Accountants: Essential or Burden?
03:12 Universal Basic Income: Future of Finance or Fantasy?
03:39 Brainstorm Techniques: Creative Catalyst or Cliché?
03:45 Language Sensitivity
04:28 Quiz Conclusion and Score Reveal
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Rina is Founder and CEO of Voice At the Table, a diversity and inclusion consultancy who help organisations tap into the diversity of their people and offer training in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Rina unpacks what Equity, Diversity and Inclusion actually is, how it differs from equality, and how it's applied in the workplace. We discuss gender, ethnic and cultural bias, the effects of divisive mentalities and language, and how we can learn to become more empathetic. Rina explains her 8 Inclusive Behaviours program which facilitates better diversification, and explains why female leadership programs qualify for the big bin of bullshit!
We also get to her about why Rina began her work in this space, her long term goals and biggest f**k ups.
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Serial tech entrepreneur and Mitra co-founder Ashok Suppiah is in the hot seat this week with a hilarious anecdote about office nap pods in Taiwan!
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Serial tech entrepreneur and Mitra co-founder Ashok Suppiah is in the hot seat this week with a hilarious anecdote about office nap pods in Taiwan!
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Ashok talks about his aim to start a tech foundation for the underprivileged. Inspired by his father's work, he wants to fund and facilitate eduction and industry training programs for people who lack opportunity due to poverty both in Siri Lanka and the UK. He's currently trialing programs through one of his businesses Mitrai
We also discuss the future of AI and Machine Learning. And Ashok tells us about a recent startup investment failure which ended up being one of his biggest learning curves so far. He also shares the best advice he's ever been given which is the basis of his entire work/life balance.
Ashok's recommendations:
Anything by James C. Collins (author)
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Ashok is a serial tech entrepreneur who's 20 years deep and has built several successful businesses including Virtusa Corp which he helped to grow to $280M and 5000 people. He was also the Chief Architect of eDocs an online bill presentment product that was sold to Oracle for $180M.
We discuss the reality of raising money and the key differences between venture capital and private equity. Ashok gives advice on how to strategise best for the process.
We also discuss one of Ashok's current businesses Experienz which makes it easier and more sustainable for companies to gather ESG data, create reports and actioning plans. Ashok explains the reality of ESG in large corporates vs. SMEs and what can be done to improve performance. And gives advice on what companies can be doing to help with climate change.
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David talks about life before photography and his journey to becoming a full-time artist. He shares stories about life on the road and what happened when he met the Head of the Tate Gallery (it wasn't what he expected) and had dinner with George Bush. He also talks about the importance of real trust in business and why Richard Oury is his number 1 go-to man.
David's recommendations:
The Offer - The Making Of The Godfather (film)
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power - Daniel Yergin (book)
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David is a British fine-art photographer, conservationist and author. His photography subjects include sport stars, world-renowned models, wildlife, indigenous communities and landscapes.
David talks about the biggest mistake photographers make when selling their work. His business USP and what it takes to be successful in today's industry. He also shares the truth about conservationism in Africa and how different it is to the mainstream narrative. And talks about his past life working in finance and why he gave it up to become a professional photographer.
David also shares his best advice for up-and-coming photographers and explains why certain sayings in business conversation qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Oz is in this week's BOB hot seat who doesn't shy away from explaining his answers. Lots to be noted!
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Oz tells us what he learnt from his biggest ever f**k up when hiring new staff and talks about long term goals planned for CybSafe. He also shares the best advice he's ever been given while Andy debates the nonsensical bureaucracy around ESG.
Oz's Recommendation:
The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz (book)
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Oz is the CEO and Founder of Cybsafe a behavioural science and data analytics company that builds software to better manage human risk. He's also a former UK Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded an MBE in 2010 for his personal leadership in extreme conflict environments.
Oz explains the reality of today's cyber security issues and breaks down what Cybsafe does for clients like HSBC, Barclays, Great Suisse and Premiere League Football to help them minimise risk and avoid security breaches. He also gives advice on what businesses can do to self-manage their data security.
We also discuss the geopolitical issues surrounding cyber security and Oz explains why barriers to entry into the industry, like diversity, qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Friday quiz time with DMC Sport co-founder Dino DiPierdomenico in the hot seat! (his response to Office Nap Pods is hilarious btw)
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Dino tells us what's most misunderstood about his company DMC Sport (here's a hint - they don't just make products, they provide strategies to get more kids playing sport)
Less kids are physically active than ever before and Dino explains how much of a crisis the situation actually is and why especially in America. He also gives us his best piece of advice and warns us of his worst.
Dino's recommendations:
Olivia Dean - music
Joy Crookes - music
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Dino tells us why he co-founded DMC Sport which specialises in managing game development programs for a range of different sports. He explains why sports played such an important role both personally and professionally for him being an Italian immigrant growing up in Australia. And why his mission with DMC is to basically get more kids playing sports instead of computer games. He also explains why internal company bureaucracy qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t
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Scimar's Chief Development Officer John West has lots to say about the cards he's dealt in this week's quiz!
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John tells us about how he went from working for the big three in IT to becoming Chief Development Officer for his family business Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. He explains why mistaking human errors for tech errors is the biggest blunder a business can make. And why pandering to investors isn't always the best advice to follow ..
John's recommendations:
Inside The Breakthrough (podcast)
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John is the CDO of Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes with 4 key products they are developing and commercialising.
John explains the mechanics of diabetes and the route causes. And how Scimars's products are being designed to work the disease. He also tell us about the family business's 17 year history and fundraising plans. And also unpacks the challenging and expensive reality of developing pharmaceuticals for commercialisation. And why he thinks the financialisation of Big Pharma qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
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Friday quiz time with John who gives us his thorough views to Flexible Working, Blue Sky Thinking and Hot Desking!
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John talks about growing up in Ireland in the the early 80s. How he met Andrew Palmer and started the New Covent Garden Soup Co. The reality of building and exiting a business (which takes much longer than you think). His new sustainable vertical farming business launching in the UK. And how he learnt more about entrepreneurship from his 1 failed business compared to his 2 successful ones.
John's recommendations:
Simon Sinek - author
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John co-founded New Covent Garden Soup Co. and Little Dish scaling them up to £20M+ each in revenue before exiting. He now focuses on mentoring, investing and building challenger food brands in food and drink as part of Mission Ventures.
John tells us about how he built New Covent Garden Soup Co. What defines a good entrepreneur. The effects that 'normalised' global crisis is having on business and investment. And how startups should pivot, adjust and formulate business plans and to keep moving forward amid today's economic climate. He also explains why the culted entrepreneur personality on social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
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Larry gets put through the BoB paces with some strong views on Working From Home, MBAs and Office Nap Pods!
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Larry tells us about long term goals for his salons and haircare range. Why he thinks people misunderstand career prospects for hair stylists. Why the government need to be doing more to support high street businesses. And that time he had breakfast with Kevin Coster.
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Larry tells us about how he became a sought after stylist grooming the likes of David Gandy, Karlie Kloss, Jarid Leto, Pixie Lott and regularly working with Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair. He explains what makes a good hair stylist and why his salons are regarded as the best in London. We also hear about his haircare range, being in business with his wife Laura, and why being a good employer is a key part of their success.
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We run Greater Share CEO Dana Bezerra through our quiz gauntlet!
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Dana tells us about how she went from working on her family's farm to walking through the doors of Merrill Lynch. Why she decided to become an entrepreneur in philanthropy. The most misunderstood thing about what she does. And why her spiritual side plays a big part in her work.
Dana's recommendations
Finding the Mother Tree - Suzanne Simard (book)
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Dana, CEO of GreaterShare joins us to talk about the philanthropic work they're doing with NGOs and private equity firms to solve global challenges together. She explains why the company was setup, how it works and what's in it for investors. We also discuss her concerns around the primacy of profits in today's economic climate and the difference between philanthropy in the US vs UK.
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Dominic plays BOB with the first version of our newly designed deck of cards!
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Dominic tells us why he'll never retire, what the most misunderstood thing is about his business, and why tree being carbon neutral by planting trees isn't everything it's cracked up to be.
Dominic's recommendations:
The Drive - Peter Attia (podcast)
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits - Verne Harnish (book)
The Value Profit Chain - James L. Heskett
Net Promoter Score - Fred Reichheld
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Dominic tells us about how he helps businesses accelerate their growth and productivity by improving leadership strategies, better organising staff, creating stronger team relations and improving overall company culture and working environment. He also tells us why he thinks sales commissions and annual appraisals qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Friday quiz time with renowned author, journalist and political commentator Grace Blakeley in the hot seat.
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Graces talks about her career journey from studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University through to becoming a renowned author and political commentator. The challenges she faces when writing her books. And why she wishes she took up surfing earlier on in life. All that plus more.
Grace's recommendations:
Stolen: How to Save the World From Financialisation - Grace Blakeley
The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism - Grace Blakeley
It's Not That Radical - Michala Loach
Novara Media Podcasts
Tribune Magazine
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Grace gives us her well-versed socialist views on a range of topics including climate change and the Green New Deal, issues with government policies, economics vs. politics, why democracy is failing, and Andy's favourite (with much heated debate) .. Tax. She also explains why posturing stakeholder capitalism qualifies for the big bin of bullshit in business.
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Recorded live at Fabula in Paris as part of our London & Partners VivaTech collaboration, we spoke to Mike about his thoughts on the French ecosystem, comparisons between London and Paris tech scenes and what Elon Musk is going to bring to the VivaTech stage
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Recorded on 6th March 2023, Andy catches up with Juliet for a brave, deep and candid chat about life after being diagnosed with terminal Cancer. They talk about Juliet's Chemotherapy experiences, the happy havoc she'd been causing at the hospital, buying birthday cards for her children's future birthdays and party plans to celebrate her. Juliet also shares her sentiments, realisations and life advice in retrospect.
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Recorded live on a Eurostar from London to Paris, we teamed up with London & Partners as part of their 2 day networking event bringing together Google backed Founders, Investors, Scale Ups and alike en route to VivaTech Paris via Fabula for a swanky dinner. We spoke to London & Partner's Miriam Ducke - Director Europe and Andrew Tibbets - Director of Innovation alongside Google backed Founders Dupe Burgess - Bloomful , Theo Houston - Slinger and Dami Hastrup - Moonhub for a full round up of the trip, start to finish!
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We get to know more about Juliet's life history: how and why she became a lawyer, her work on Death Row in Jamaica and what she strived to achieve. She also talks about the people who have helped her over the years, her visions for Oury Clark's future and how she would like to be remembered.
Juliet's recommendations: Juliet's Spotify Playlist
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Recorded on 4th November 2022, Andy speaks to sister, co-host and senior parter at Oury Clark Juliet Oury who sadly passed away on 7th June 2023 from Pancreatic Cancer.
Juliet talks about how she discovered her illness, how life has been effected, her hopes and wishes for her remaining time, and explains why compliance, "perfect life" delusions and depressing magazines in medical waiting rooms qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Farah tells us about how being bullied at school became the catalyst for her motorsport and music passions. She also tells us about the harsh reality of being a woman trying to make it in the music industry, and just how pinnacle the motor sports industry is for constantly testing new consumer technologies.
Farah's recommendations:
Principles - Ray Dalio (book)
A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle (book)
Drive To Survive (documentry)
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Farah joins us to chat about her multiple businesses spanning across motorsport events, podcasting and music. She explains why mindsets in motorsport are prime benchmarks to learn, adopt and deploy in business leadership, and describes the types of events her company Regents Racing puts on to achieve this. Farah also explains why Spotify and streaming in general qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Regents Racing is a curated events company and community that accelerates leadership through exploring mindsets in motorsports. Mission Makers is a platform discussing change makers in music, motorsports and business. Farah is also a music producer and performer as DJ Ninja. You can find her @dj.n1nja
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Friday quiz time with CEO and Founder of Axiom International Financial Services, Robert Wesson in the hot seat!
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We hear how Robert went from backpacking in Australia to stockbroking in London, how his life was massively shaped by living through the Tsunami and loosing his dad both at the same time, as well as talking about plans for Axiom breaking in to North America.
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Robert joins us to unpack what e-money actually is. He explains how and why Axiom IFS are using it to create global payment solutions for companies wanting to operate in different jurisdictions but struggle to set up local bank accounts. And explains the benefits Axiom’s services provide beyond traditional banking methods. Robert also tells us why he thinks self-promotion on social media qualifies for the big bin of business bullshit.
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Quiz time with sustainable shipping advocates and head honchos at Spaera, Sam Bulmer and Charlie Spencer in the hot seat.
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We hear about Charlie's life working at Tesla, what led Sam and Charlie's careers into a more purpose driven direction. Why Spaera started as a net-zero solutions company for the shipping industry. And we randomly hear about Andy's disastrous gluttonous kitchen habits whenever he tries to cook a meal.
Charlie's recommendation:
Let My People Go Surfing - Yvon Chouinard (book)
Sam's recommendation:
Headpace (app)
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Ex-Tesla head Charlie and Sam tell us about their work at Spaera who are developing a net zero emission solution for the shipping industry to accelerate the transition to sustainable shipping. They unpack the reality, facts and consequences from the use of fossil fuels in shipping. And they explain why unnecessarily long meetings qualify for the big bin of bullshit, a bugbear which Elon Musk himself cannot tolerate!
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Corrine's in the hot seat this week giving us her thoughts on whether she thinks our list of industry terms are good for business or qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Want to hear Andy being coached on how to deal with women's menopause in the workplace? then you're in the right place.
We hear how Corinne went from being an actress to becoming a fully fledged career coach, why she's so passionate about helping people find a better career life, how companies should approach advertising job roles, and more importantly, what they should be doing to keep their employees interested, satisfied and happy!
Corinne's recommendation:
Succession (TV series)
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Corinne chats about the effects of AI and corporate bureaucracy on recruitment and how candidates need to improve on selling themselves. We also unpack what's missing from the hiring process and why it's important for employees to make themselves visible in the workplace. And Corinne explains why she thinks posting personal stuff on Linkedin qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
That's why the BBC dubbed Corinne as the "career guru". She's written best-sellers “You’re Hired! How to write a brilliant CV” and “Career Coach” has appeared regularly on TV and writes for the Guardian.
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Hear why Giles Brook thinks Universal Credit is bullshit in week's Business vs. Bullshit quiz with FMCG's finest entrepreneur and investor the hot seat.
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We hear how Giles got into the food and beverages industry, what life was like building Innocent Drinks, his ethics on work / life balance and how investors should treat founders, and what he's most excited about for his current portfolio of projects .. all that plus more.
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Giles tells us about life as an early stage investor in brands like BEAR, Pip & Nut, Bio & Me as well as stories from the likes of Vita Coco & Innocent where he played leading roles and which have gone on to become huge success storiesWe also chat about the reality of the food & beverages market, his current projects and how he picks them. Giles also proposes to add current company valuations and greenwashing to the big bin of bullshit.
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It's Friday! which means it's quiz time, welcome to this week's Business vs. Bullshit with the wonderful comedian, podcaster and all-round boss lady Cally Beaton in the hot seat.
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We hear why Cally traded in a six-figure TV exec salary for the comedy circuit after a serendipitous lunch with the late and great Joan Rivers, the people she looks up to in comedy, the most misunderstood thing about comedians, and that time she turned down signing South Park for MTV .. all that plus more on this week's BWB Extra where we get to know comedian, speaker and podcaster Cally Beaton a litter better.
Cally's recommendations:
The Good Psychopath's Guide To Success - Dr Kevin Dutton & Andy Mcnab (book)
Antidote - Oliver Burkeman (book)
Namaste Motherfu*kers (podcast)
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A snapshot into the life and mind of Cally Beaton. A top TV executive turned comedian, TV figure, writer, podcaster, speaker and coach, Cally gives priceless advice and insight into how and why she juggles multiple careers while being a single mother. Her thoughts on gender inequality in the workplace. And why she thinks she's still single at 50 .. all that plus more
Cally is the host of the notorious podcast Namaste Motherfu*ker
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Welcome Business vs. Bullshit, our featured quiz show which up until now has been a part of BWB Extra on Thursdays and now we're giving it a life of its own every Friday. This week it's Rodney P in the hot seat.
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We hear how Rodney P's music career started through a lucky break with seminal UK Hip-Hop group London Posse, a foursome assembled specifically to tour support Mick Jones of The Clash, and how that led to Rodney becoming an acclaimed solo artist and dubbed "Godfather of UK Hip-Hop"
We also hear Rodney's frank views on the state of the music industry, public perception of Hip-Hop, UK politics and why being arrogant in business sometimes is necessary. All that plus more on this week's BWB Extra.
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Raw reality chat about the music industry from the dubbed 'Godfather of UK Hip-Hip' Rodney P.
He shares his frank thoughts about the business, how it affects the music and what artists should do to safeguard their career. We discuss the pros and cons of Spotify: is it good or bad for the music industry? We also hear about Rodney's days as part of seminal UK Hip-Hop group London Posse and how he got fired from the band!
Rodney is an English MC and media personality who first gained attention in the 1980s. Also known as The Riddim Killa, he inspired a generation of artists by being the first rapper to use an authentic London accent.
Over the years, Rodney has produced a homegrown Hip Hop vibe rooted in the UK and has worked with everyone from Rootz Manuva and Pharaoh Monch right through to the Brand New Heavies and Bjork. He’s also hosted a raft of radio shows and documentaries for the BBC.
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Andra tells us about her entry into the world of blockchain after having to drop out of her Economics degree at UC Berkeley to avoid family bankruptcy.
Andra then started her own commodities trading business, worked in Silicon Valley and moved to London where she began her work in blockchain.
We also hear about what makes Andra tick outside of work. Her failures, realisations and advice. Plus our favourite part of BWB Extra - the Business vs. Bullshit Quickfire Round!
Andra’s recommendations:
Bankless (podcast)
messari.io (crypto new aggregator)
www.theblock.co
www.shefi.org
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Andra Nicolau gives us an all-round breakdown of what decentralised finance is. Why (and why not) to get involved in it. And what she envisages as the future of blockchain technology.
Andra is Head of Business Development and Strategy at Origin Protocol powering NFT ecosystems providing creators with branded storefronts and secondary marketplaces.
Andra’s prior positions have included Head of Growth at 1inch where she raised over $250M and helped the project become the second fastest growing DeFi network. She also spent over 8 years in Silicon Valley and studied Economics at UC Berkeley.
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Mark tells us how he navigated himself through the toughest periods of his life and how they influenced him to create the meaningful work life balance he enjoys today.
From working in finance to losing his job, dealing with family illness to then start his own consultancy, go back to university at 50 and even become a pro-cyclist (riding the equivalent of Tour de France!)
This week's BWB Extra gets to know the highs and lows of Mark Pittacco's life story a little better.
Mark’s recommendations:
Thinking. Fast & Slow - Daniel Kahneman (book)
Led Zeppelin (music)
Marvellous (film)
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Mark Quilter has spoken extensively on the psychology of money, on wellbeing and happiness and on the dangers of a failed retirement. Our chat with him explains why it's important to consider more than just the numbers when making financial decisions, both personally and professionally, by applying Behavioural Economics and financial psychology.
Be it retirement plans or M&As, 'what's the money for?' is just as important question to ask as 'how much money do you want to make?'
Mark is a Behavioural Economist and Psychologist at Quilter, a wealth management firm where he helps financial advisors give better client advice through his practice.
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BWB Extra this week says hello to Robin Butler, Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital who we get to know a little better both personally and professionally. Robin tell us about how he came to be working in emerging markets, the challenges he faces around bridging the gap between the perception and reality of countries that Sturgeon Capital are investing in, as well as hearing about his charity work with Horatio's Garden who build bespoke gardens for spinal injury units .. all that plus more.
Robin's Recommendation:
Acquired Podcast: LVMH - The Complete History and Strategy
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Our chat with Robin Butler, Partner and Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital is an all-round 101 on the reality of investing in emerging markets. We hear Robin's thoughts on a range of topics including why Sturgeon Capital are focusing on emerging markets, the potential upside on investments, advice on how to structure a company in an emerging market and best practice to avoid local corruption entanglement.
Sturgeon Capital is a London-based VC investing in frontier and emerging market startups that are solving the key problems affecting the day to day lives of businesses and consumers. And Robin is at the helm of it all.
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In the BWB Extra hot seat this week is Darren Webber UK & Europe CEO of TTC who talks about everything from why he thinks data centres are a huge factor in climate change, his passion for classic Minis and why his advice to his younger self would be to "spend less time with dickheads" .. which Andy heard as "spend less time with the kids" .. it'll all make sense when you hear it. Major LOLs.
Darren's recommendation:
Leadership Decanted podcast - Paul Garcia & KG Butler
BWB Extra where we take it down a notch and get to know our guests a little better both personally and professionally by asking them our staple list of BWB questions.
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Darren Webber, CEO of TTC joins us to explain what he means by that and why there’s a need for software companies whose sole purpose is to test software made by other companies. He also shares his career journey from picking garlic to entering the C-Suite and tells us why he thinks lazy "desk hugging" heads in big organisations are utter bullshit.
TTC is a global IT services and consulting firm based in New Zealand that helps big organisations undergo digital transformation as a competitive advantage.
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On this week’s BWB Extra where we get to know Steve Keen a little better. Steve's a Professor of Economics, an Author and winner of the Revere Award from the Real World Economics Review for being the economist “who first anticipated and gave public warning of the Global Financial Collapse in 2008, and whose work is most likely to prevent another one in the future.”
If you fancy hearing about why Steve is hell bent on eliminating economics before it eliminates society, then you're in the right place.
Steve’s Recommendations:
The New Economics: A Manifesto - Steve Keen
Dynamic Economic Systems - John M. Blatt
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Steve Keen wants to "eliminate economics before it eliminates society". He talks to us about how mainstream economics is directly linked to climate change. We also chat about the current state of UK politics and society, and why Steve thinks 'stockholder value' is utter bullshit. (that’s shareholder value to us Brits).
A Professor of Economics and Author - his latest book being 'The New Economics’ Steve was the winner of the Revere Award from the Real World Economics Review for being the economist “who first anticipated and gave public warning of the Global Financial Collapse in 2008, and whose work is most likely to prevent another one in the future.”
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On this week's BWB Extra we get to know Ciaran Burke a little better. Ciaran is the co-founder of Swoop, a platform which helps small businesses secure finance without having to go grovelling to banks. We hear about how they managed to raise a whopping £5 million fund for the company, plus Swoop's action plan for going fully global .. all that plus more
Ciaran’s Recommendations:
Bank of Dave (film)
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This week’s episode is essential listening for small business owners looking for ways to raise capital without having to grovel to HSBC.
We chat to Ciaran Burke, COO & Co-Founder of Swoop, a financing platform which helps small businesses secure finance.
We talk about the range of alternative financing options available to SMEs in the UK outside of traditional bank lending including the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the government-backed Startup Loan scheme. Ciaran also explains how Swoop's credit eligibility and financing model works, and advises on the fine art of writing grant pitches.
To date, Swoop has helped over 100,000 SMEs obtain over £1bn in financing across its businesses in the UK, Ireland, Canada, US and Australia.
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This week's BWB Extra gets to know Allen Simpson a little better. Allen's the Chief Operating Officer at London & Partners, a Business Growth and Destination agency for London where Allen leads the global strategy, operational capacity and corporate reputation.
We hear about how Allen went from flipping burgers in Mc Donalds to working for the UK government, this thoughts on the transformation of leadership and culture in the workplace, and that time he ended up on the front page of the Evening Standard for all of the wrong reasons
Alan's recommendations:
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Meet Allen Simpson, COO at London & Partners, a Business Growth and Destination agency for London who do inbound and outbound trade and investment, conferences and events, and tourism promotion amongst other things. Allen's role takes care of leading the organisation’s global strategic thinking, operational capacity and corporate reputation at a crucial time for London.
Allen's CV is an impressive read. Highlights include spending spent six years at Barclays Bank where he led the bank’s political strategy function, and acted as an adviser to the Chairman and wider senior leadership. He's also served in a number of government roles including within the UK Parliament and civil service.
Our chat with Allen unpacks two main topics leading his boardroom discussions - the future of London and the effects of Brexit on the UK. So strap in and get a taste of Allen's turbo-charged intellect. It's tasty.
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BWB Extra gets to know this week's guest, Leo Rayman, a little better. Leo’s the Founder & CEO of Eden Lab who help make big companies more sustainable, and sustainable companies much bigger.
Leo’s main points of focus include how 'green growth' can spark the positive power of business, Why 'clean share of market' is essential to understand for customer risk, and the big one .. EcoCapitalism.
So kick back and get to know more about the man who plans to remove 5 million tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the next 5 years.
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Meet Leo Rayman, CEO and Founder of Eden Lab, a consultancy and venture studio helping make big companies more sustainable and sustainable companies much bigger.
Leo was also former CEO and CSO of ad agency Grey London, Founder of WPP start-up Grey Consulting and Domain Expert Adviser to Carbon13, the Cambridge and Berlin based venture builder for the climate emergency.
Things Leo talks about:
● How to make sustainability something that sparks imagination
● How green growth can spark the positive power of business
● Why understanding your 'clean share of market' is essential to customer risk
management
● EcoCapitalism
As you can see, Leo's got some fresh perspectives to offer the sustainability climate literacy conversation. So sit up, listen up and press play.
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Our Business vs. Bullshit Quickfire Quiz Round is back! And my goodness did we miss it
BWB Extra gets to know this week's guest , Steve O'Hear a little better. Steve's Senior Vice President of Zapp, London’s premium on-demand convenience app, Founder of his very own advisory firm O'Hear & Co and an Angel Investor with Atomico. In a past life, he was also a journalist covering European tech for 10+ years at Techcrunch. So kick back and get to know more about the man who wears many hats, and wears them very well indeed.
Meet Steve O'Hear, Senior Vice President of Zapp, London’s premium on-demand convenience app, Founder of his very own advisory firm O'Hear & Co and was a journalist for 10+ years covering European tech at Techcrunch.
As you can see, Steve's a man of many hats and wears them damn well. So sit up, press play and pay attention. You can thank us later.
Steve's links:
tryzapp.com
ohearco.com
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BWB Extra gets to know this week's guest , Dr Phil Armstrong, a little better. Phil is a no nonsense Economist, Teacher, and Associate at The Gower Initiative For Modern Money Studies, an independent, non-profit organisation which is part of a growing international movement challenging the economic status quo of the last four decades.
So kick back and get to know more about the man behind the magic of explaining Modern Monetary Theory.
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For a special extended episode, we invited Dr Phil Armstrong on for a chat about Modern Monetary Theory, a topic which we all scratch our heads about, and one which Phil is an absolute poet at explaining.
Phil is a no nonsense Economist and Teacher, and Associate at The Gower Initiative For Modern Money Studies, an independent, non-profit organisation which is part of a growing international movement which challenges the economic orthodoxy of the last four decades.
Phil gained his master’s at the University of Leeds and PhD in Economics at the University of Solent. He started teaching economics in 1981 and has taught in the USA, France and UK. Phil supports pluralism in economics and is a strong advocate of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). He recently published his first book "Can Heterodox Economics Make a Difference?: Conversations with Key Thinkers" and co-edited "Modern Monetary Theory: Key Insights, Leading Thinkers".
Strap in, press play and focus like your life depends on it.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Steve Barnett, COO at QuadReal Property Group, a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. We hear more about Steve's humble begins, his journey to the C-Suite, his views on Politics as well as getting to personally know more about the man behind the infectious charm and big smile.
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Meet Steve Barnett, Chief Operating Officer at QuadReal Property Group, a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Steve has been of the company since the start in 2016 and is on the Board of Directors.
Our chat is part about Steve's work with QuadReal and (the best) part about the charming man himself.
Kick back, press play and smile.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Phil Bernie, Co-Founder of KeyPay, a revolutionary cloud based payroll solution. We hear more about the man behind the name, how he got to where he is today, his fu*k ups and failures and why he feels the need to reinvent payroll. We also hear Andy speak with absolutely no filter. You have been warned ..
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Meet Phil Bernie, Co-Founder of KeyPay, a cloud based payroll solution like no other!
Phil is also a self-proclaimed closet computer scientist, a purveyor of the ever-questioning status-quo as well as being a former professional rugby player.
Doesn't sound like your average chat about payroll, right ? Well it wasn't .. far from it in fact.
Press play and hold on to your trousers.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with David Ricciardi, President & CEO of Proximo, an information services company specialising in Big Data which David founded in 1997. With over 30 years of experience in building, managing and utilising big databases for companies like Mercedes-Benz, L’Oréal and Time Warner, and now with a new UK based subsidiary open for business, David and Proximo are bonafide industry heavyweights.
Hear more about what makes David tick, how got to where he is today and his vision for Proximo's future company culture and business.
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Meet David Ricciardi, President & CEO of Proximo, an information services company which he founded in 1997 specialising in Big Data.
David’s experience spans more than 30 years and has led him to build, manage, and utilize large databases in industries as varied as financial, automotive and health care. David spends much of his time now as an advisor to clients, helping them plan and execute on data strategies to make better business decisions.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our chat with Alan Donegan, co-founder of the award-winning Rebel Business School, Finance School and podcast with the aim of helping people start their own businesses, take control of their finances and avoid debt. And they provide it all for free! because Rebel raises its capital through sponsorship which means they can give away the best education to those who need it the most .. and have being doing so in over 7 different countries to over 20k people to date.
Sounds too good to be true, right? on the contrary. Alan and Rebel are the real deal. Have a listen to find out more about the man behind the mission.
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Meet Alan Donegan, co-founder of the award-winning Rebel Business School, Rebel Finance School and the Rebel Entrepreneur podcast. He became financial independent at 40 years old and now uses his time to help people from all walks of life to start their own businesses, take control of their finances and avoid debt.
Rebel's mission was borne out of Alan’s own personal experiences where he was forced to fight the courts to prevent loosing his family home. Today, Rebel has educated over 20,000 people in seven different countries and no one has ever paid for their support. Rebel raises sponsorship so they can give away the best education for free to the people that need it the most.
In 2021, Rebel won a Queen’s Award for promoting opportunity. Its work has also been backed by organisations including Google, Henley Business School, Westminster City Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Kick back, press play and listen to how Alan went from being fired (twice) to becoming financially independent and award-winning.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our chat with Scott Hallsworth, ex-Nobu London Head Chef who launched his very own Freak Scene as a pop-up in July 2017.
Pre-Covid, Freak Scene went on to become the ever-popular restaurant in the heart of Soho, London and is opening in a new location very soon.
We get to know more about what makes Scott tick, his perspective on the realities of business in food and hospitality and how he went from washing dishes in Bunbury, Australia to walking through the doors of Nobu as Head Chef (with quite a few tales along the way!)
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Meet Scott Hallsworth. As head chef at the acclaimed Nobu for six years, Australian-born Scott has mastered the art of Japanese cuisine. His modern style combined with the explosive smoky, umami flavours found in his dishes make him one of London's most popular chefs.
Nobu was where Scott learnt how to cook Japanese food at the highest level and spent six years at the helm of the Michelin-starred restaurant, even helping open a new branch in Melbourne. However, he grew tired of creating recipes for the menus without making a name for himself and decided to leave to set up his own ventures, including setting up the hugely successful Kurobuta restaurants.
Fast forward to 2017, Scott sold Kurobuta and opened up Freak Scene, a three-month pan-Asian pop-up in Farringdon which proved to be another huge hit. Pre-Covid, Freak Scene went on to become the ever-popular restaurant in the heart of Soho, London and is now opening its door at a new location in the coming months.
Strap in, press play and enjoy listening to Scott's fascinating story.
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BWB Extra continues our very special conversation with Martin Wolf CBE, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times where we dig deeper and discuss Modern Monetary Theory, the effects of the energy crisis on the economy and what SMEs should be doing to prepare, and pose questions like:
What are the UK's alternatives to the EU?
Can Britain become a global superpower again?
What does the future of UK politics look like?
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Kicking off 2023 with a very special conversation with Martin Wolf CBE, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times.
Martin has received honorary doctorates from six universities, including the London School of Economics and was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 2000 for services to financial journalism. Martin's also won a raft of awards including the 2019 Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award and was also a member of the UK’s Independent Commission on Banking in 2010-11.
Our 2-part conversation with Martin covers a range of topics including discussions about the UK's economic strength and global position - past, present and future, and pose questions like:
Which direction should the UK go in to re-build its industries and innovate?
Will the UK government come up with a realistic, practical and feasible plan to do so?
Should the UK become decentralised and split up into smaller states?
Buckle up and press play.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Phil Ives, Business Development Partner at BEAN Partners, a corporate finance and business intelligence advisory firm offering intelligence-led strategy to support growth, fund raising, and both 'buy and sell' side M&A.
We get to know more about what makes Phil tick, how the future looks for him and BEAN Partners, as well as hearing about how he went from being a working actor to working in corporate finance, and polar leap to say the least!
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Meet Phil Ives, Business Development Partner at BEAN Partners, a corporate finance and business intelligence advisory firm offering intelligence-led strategy to support growth, fund raising, and both 'buy and sell' side M&A.
For the past decade, Phil has travelled the globe as an award-winning speaker, including for Vistage (the world’s largest peer-to-peer learning platform for owners) and has been a strategic advisor to CEOs of high growth private companies looking to scale, fund and sell. He's also scaled two of his own businesses with major sales teams globally, as part of a leading data analytics company, GlobalData plc.
Having referred clients to BEAN Partners throughout, Phil eventually joined forces with them on the basis that they truly understand business ‘in 3D’. Together, BEAN Partners bring an agile, values-driven focus on delivering the right outcomes — rather than just getting deals done — through solutions that blend intelligence, human insight and experience with unique creativity.
Sit back, press play and get to know Phil Ives through the BWB lens.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Mallory Khalifa, Managing Director of Animated Storyboards a full-service Animatics company that specialising in high-quality storyboards, Animatics, Cinematics and Test Commercials. We get to know more about what makes Mallory tick, what drives her to be the business leader she is today, and we discuss the quirky differences between the Brits and the Yanks, for good and for bad.
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Meet Mallory Khalifa, Managing Director of Animated Storyboards (ASB) a full-service Animatics company that specializes in high-quality storyboards, Animatics, Cinematics, MoCap, Pre-Vis Test Commercials
Mallory started her career in America within the advertising sector working for the prestigious ad agency, Leo Burnett in Chicago where she decided to transition to the production side of things and moved to New York to join ASB.
Mallory has contributed to the global expansion of ASB through setting up the London operation, growing the Bangkok production team and managing the global new business as Managing Director. Mallory also is an avid interior design buff and in her spare time does development work with properties around the UK.
Our chat with Mallory unpacks exactly what ASB does and the role it plays in the advertising industry, plus we get to hear about Mallory's business practices, recruitment and management styles, and her advice for overseas businesses looking to set up in the UK.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with David Spickett, Founder of The Car Crowd - the UK's first fractional ownership platform dedicated to passion assets with the aim of democratising investment, starting with classic cars.
We get to know more about what makes David tick, how he came to be doing what he does, the next top 3 cars he has his investment eye on and discuss what the future holds for The CarCrowd, plus more as usual.
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Meet David Spickett, Founder of TheCarCrowd - the UK's first fractional ownership platform dedicated to passion assets with the aim of democratising investment .... starting with classic cars.
Initially based in financial services and consultancy, most recently as the managing director of a UK Fintech business lending company Liberis, David formed TheCarCrowd in 2019 with a vision to democratise the strongest performing investment classes and allow passionate people a way of joining together to own and benefit from the assets they love.
With a growing investment community in the heart of the East Midlands, investors can come together at events and community dinners to share their passions, and investment stories together.
“We wanted to disrupt traditional investments and make the items that have been traditionally reserved for the rich available to a wider audience. Enabling petrol heads and savvy investors a chance to come together and benefit from investing in the assets of their dreams.”
Strap in, press play and hold on to your seatbelt!
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Lewis Maleh, Founder & CEO of Bentley Lewis, an award winning global boutique executive search firm where we get to know more about what makes him tick and how he came to be one the leading global minds on what's next in the workplace, how hiring and attracting talent is evolving and what people are really looking for from work.
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Meet Lewis Maleh, Founder & CEO of Bentley Lewis, an award winning global boutique executive search firm with presence in London New York, Miami, Berlin, Lithuania and India.
Lewis is one the leading global minds on what's next in the workplace, how hiring and attracting talent is evolving and what people are really looking for from work. He recognises trends early and helps others understand what they mean for recruiting talent and building a career.
Lewis is also a podcaster and has contributed to various publications including Forbes and the Financial Times.
Sit back, press play and get to know more about the man with the golden touch in recruitment.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin, co-authors of Chokepoint Capitalism. Cory is a renowned science fiction author, activist and journalist who’s written a range of highly acclaimed books, and Rebecca is a Professor of Law at Melbourne University and Director of Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, and in this chat we get to know more about what makes them tick and how they came to be doing what they do today.
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Meet Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin. Cory is a renowned science fiction author, activist and journalist who’s written a range of highly acclaimed books, his most recent being Chokepoint Capitalism co-written with Rebecca Giblin, a Professor of Law at Melbourne University, an Art Future Fellow and Director of Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia.
If you've ever wanted to know how companies like Spotify and Audible make their money, and at whose cost, then today's your lucky day. Cory and Rebecca are field experts who are on a mission to unpack, expose and provoke reform in the digital rights industries.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Andrei Dolnikov, Founder & CEO of Binyan Studios, and president of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators.
We dig deeper into Andrei's perspectives on what healthy company culture should look like, and hear about Binyan's core values which make up the bedrock of the company's ethos. And with Andrei being half Russian half Ukrainian, we also discuss his thoughts and feelings about the Russia Ukraine conflict. All of this alongside our staple BWB questions where we dig a little deeper and get to know more about the Founder, CEO and Rabbi ..
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Meet an Andrei Dolnikov, is an Interior Architect, and the Founder & CEO of Binyan Studios, a leading 3D Animation Studio specialising in bespoke architectural images and films.
Andrei founded BINYAN in his Sydney living room with the ambition to do nothing short of shaping the future of architecture, and based the company's vision on seven pillars:
● Ethical transparency
● Entrepreneurial experimentation
● Authentic relationships
● Lighthearted spirit
● Knowledge sharing
● Thought leadership
● Humility
And now with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & New York, Los Angeles, London and Dubai, it's fair to say that Andrei's vision ain't done too badly!
And in his spare time. Andrei is also a rabbi in his local Chassidic synagogue.
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We continue our conversation with Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver USA where we talk about how Michael got into politics and worked his way up to becoming Mayor, and ask what's next for him once he finishes serving his last term in office. All of this alongside our staple BWB questions where we dig a little deeper and get to know more about the man in Strong Mayor's suit.
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We continue our conversation with Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver USA where we talk about how Michael got into politics and worked his way up to becoming Mayor, and ask what's next for him once he finishes serving his last term in office. All of this alongside our staple BWB questions where we dig a little deeper and get to know more about the man in Strong Mayor's suit.
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Meet Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver, Colorado USA!
We had the pleasure of spending time with Micheal while on his visit to London where we talk to him about what it's like being a Mayor (and what it actually means to be one), his career legacy so far, the power of media, the US elections and so much more as part of our shiny new format where we get to know more about the man in the Mayor's suit.
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Meet Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver, Colorado USA!
We had the pleasure of spending time with Micheal while on his visit to London where we talk to him about what it's like being a Mayor (and what it actually means to be one), his career legacy so far, the power of media, the US elections and so much more as part of our shiny new format where we get to know more about the man in the Mayor's suit.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Henry Balani, a financial services executive and Global Head of Industry at Encompass. We further unpack the world of Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Technology, also known as RegTech, which Henry is passionately spearheading and discuss Henry's life history and what led him to the role. All that plus more. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Henry Balani, a financial services executive and Global Head of Industry at Encompass. We further unpack the world of Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Technology, also known as RegTech, which Henry is passionately spearheading and discuss Henry's life history and what led him to the role. All that plus more. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Dr Henry Balani, a financial services executive with over 27 years’ experience in the regulatory technology and consulting industries.
His current role as Global Head of Industry & Regulatory Affairs at Encompass has him overseeing relationships with Industry Analysts and Regulatory Agencies with a focus on raising Encompass’ profile as a leader in addressing financial crime through Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions.
Henry's basically a bit of a boss when it comes to advising banks, money services businesses and financial technology firms on implementing compliance solutions related to anti-money laundering (AML), KYC and OFAC sanctions interdiction processes and solutions. He's also managed consulting practices for some of the largest professional services organizations in the world, including Accenture, IBM and Pegasystems.
And if that wasn't enough to make you go cross-eyed, Henry also lectures and publishes research related to the impact of AML penalties and regulations on banking sector valuations in the US and Europe, and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from Northern Illinois University and BS in Economics, International Trade and Development from the London School of Economics.
Henry's the guy you've always wanted to be in business. Press play and take notes
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Jamelia Donaldson, Founder and CEO of Treasure Tress, a leading monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair. We hear about Jamelia's experiences starting the business as a black female founder in a predominantly white and asian dominated industry as well more about the business model itself, the effect of Brexit, Treasure Tress's biggest markets and future plans for expansion. All that plus more. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Jamelia Donaldson, Founder and CEO of Treasure Tress, the UK's, Europe's and Middle East's first monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair.
From the quality products included in each box, to regular hair tips and brand ambassador tutorials, Treasure Tress is not only transforming the way women with kinky-curly hair discover new products, but is also changing personal narratives on what beautiful natural hair really is, so much so that they've been featured in Harpers Bazaar, Buzzfeed, Black Beauty and Hair Magazine, Good Housekeeping, The Voice Newspaper and loads more.
We think Jamelia perfectly defines what an entrepreneur is, and for all of the right reasons. Press play to find out why.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Liam Martin, tech entrepreneur and co-organiser of Running Remote where we take a deep dive into all things remote working. We discuss what makes cites attractive for remote workers and how Asynchronous management actually works, and talk about creating and maintaining company culture in a remote working environment as well as the tax and staff training implications that come with working as digital nomads. All that plus more. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Liam Martin, a serial entrepreneur and co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference He's also the co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. The mission statement that feeds all of Liam's products and services stems from empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want.
Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work.
An absolutely fascinating conversation about the power and future of remote working with a man who's at the forefront of the industry's innovation.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Paddy Willis, Founder and Exec Chairman of Mission Ventures where we talk more about his life and career in food, Mission Venture's partnership with Sainsbury's, his passion for helping entrepreneurs and educating future generations, as well as tackling the bigger questions we like to ask here on BWB - should there be more tax or philanthropy and is Capitalism broken? BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Paddy Willis, an entrepreneur by nature and Founder/Exec Chairman of Mission Ventures, challenger brand building business on a mission to create a better food system using entrepreneurial solutions to solve some of the industry's biggest challenges around health, diversity and sustainability.
Paddy has a vast career history ranging from working in the wine trade to the telecoms industry and most notably inn baby food where he co-founded Plum Baby, an award-winning organic baby food brand that achieved distribution in over 2,000 multiple retailer stores across the UK within just 15 months of launch with annualised retail sales in excess of £6.5 million after 18 months. Plum quickly achieved the leading position as the premium brand that consumers trusted, and Paddy sold to a private equity firm within 5 years from launch with annualised retail sales of £15m.
Trust us when we say Paddy knows what he talking about when it comes to all things business and entrepreneurship, so pull up a chair, grab your note pad and press play.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Monica Harrington, Founder of Fit Form Fashion where we hear more about her life as a lingerie stylist. From the type of clientele Monica has, to the hospital and charity work she does for women who have been effected by breast cancer, to the professional training she provides for lingerie fitters and corporate events she puts on, we take a dive into what it's like being Monica Harrington.
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Meet Monica Harrington, an industry-recognised lingerie stylist and brand consultant who's worked with lingerie for over 30 years delivering on-point brand and product consultancy, shoot styling, bra-fit training and workshops for major clients from adidas to Triumph and Calvin Klein and Sloggi. Fit Form Fashion is her personal styling service offering a range of lingerie and sportswear styling for everyday and special occasions.
Our conversation with Monica tells her life story, how she found her passion for lingerie and why she started her own business.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with William Wadsworth Founder of Exam Study Expert where we dive deeper into discussing the science of learning and talk about the different types of learning techniques, which ones William prefers to teach and discuss the differences in people's learning capabilities and how to best approach them. We also hear about William's client experiences and his plans to grow and scale the business. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with William Wadsworth Founder of Exam Study Expert where we dive deeper into discussing the science of learning and talk about the different types of learning techniques, which ones William prefers to teach and discuss the differences in people's learning capabilities and how to best approach them. We also hear about William's client experiences and his plans to grow and scale the business. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet William Wadsworth, a first-class Cambridge University graduated memory psychologist and founder of Exam Study Expert who helps students study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.
Following top 0.01% exam results himself at school, William is now obsessed with helping others get the grades of their dreams as a study strategy coach for private clients, and as an in-demand workshop leader for schools and universities. His expertise has been widely featured, from a regular column in The Times to numerous high-profile education industry conferences. William also hosts the award-nominated Exam Study Expert podcast and blog www.examstudyexpert.com which help over a million readers and listeners get the grades of their dreams every single year.
Take a deep dive into the enlightened mind of a man who has created an entrepreneurial venture in the world of education and academic performance.
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Meet William Wadsworth, a first-class Cambridge University graduated memory psychologist and founder of Exam Study Expert who helps students study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.
Following top 0.01% exam results himself at school, William is now obsessed with helping others get the grades of their dreams as a study strategy coach for private clients, and as an in-demand workshop leader for schools and universities. His expertise has been widely featured, from a regular column in The Times to numerous high-profile education industry conferences. William also hosts the award-nominated Exam Study Expert podcast and blog www.examstudyexpert.com which help over a million readers and listeners get the grades of their dreams every single year.
Take a deep dive into the enlightened mind of a man who has created an entrepreneurial venture in the world of education and academic performance.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Oliver Bruce, CEO and Founder at PinPoint Media where we dive deeper into discussing the social media phenomenon that is TikTok, what makes it so powerful (and why Andy's particularly concerned about it), how the platform should be used and why businesses should be embracing it. We also discuss the future of Tech and the workplace, and how the next generation should be preparing to adapt to the shift we'll be seeing in the jobs market. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Oliver Bruce, CEO and Founder at PinPoint Media where we dive deeper into discussing the social media phenomenon that is TikTok, what makes it so powerful (and why Andy's particularly concerned about it), how the platform should be used and why businesses should be embracing it. We also discuss the future of Tech and the workplace, and how the next generation should be preparing to adapt to the shift we'll be seeing in the jobs market. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Oliver Bruce, CEO and Founder of PinPoint Media, a no nonsense content agency based in Cheltenham, London and Manchester specialising in social content, campaign planning, virtual and augmented reality and video media.
During University Oliver ended up growing PinPoint Media from his halls with the simple mission statement to ‘make film accessible to all’. He knew that video was so important to businesses and by using a model based on critical mass he was able to produce high volumes of content for little cost to the client. This aggressive approach to video sales funded his first staff member hire in his second year of university.
Since founding PinPoint Media 2013, video and the need for content has exploded. It’s become accepted by the masses and is a fundamental requirement to any business big or small. This universal acceptance has allowed for significant growth within PinPoint who now have 32 staff members with a Head Office in Cheltenham and satellites in London and Manchester working with clients such as Barratt Developments PLC, Ticketmaster, America's oldest bank BNY Melon and blue-chip companies.
Strap up, press play and take a deep dive into the pulsating entrepreneurial mind of Oliver Bruce.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Carol Alexander, Professor of Finance at Sussex University Business School. We hear more about Carol's love for Mathematics and why she is now passionate about writing papers on Crypto and Blockchain instead of traditional financial markets (hint - she does like banks!). And you'll also hear us have a good chat about the state of UK politics in this new emerging world of digital currency and what we really think of Rishi Sunak ..
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Meet Carol Alexander, Professor of Finance at Sussex University who is an expert in FinTech, blockchains and crypto amongst a whole raft of others. She also holds BSc in Mathematics with Experimental Psychology (First Class) and a PhD in Algebraic Number Theory from the University of Sussex, and an MSc in Mathematical Economics and Econometrics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Our extended conversation takes a deep dive into the entire framework of all things Crypto and FinTech. Clear your diary, pull up a chair and press play (and don't forget your notebook!)
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Amy Poon, Founder at Poon’s London. We dive deeper into discussing Amy’s life growing up in the Chinese restaurant business, her dad’s migration to the UK, to him becoming a Michelin Star chef and building the original Poon’s restaurant empire and what Amy has planned for the resurrection of Poon's London and their passion for good quality Soya Sauce.
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Meet Amy Poon, Founder at Poon's London who create signature Chinese sauces and fresh wontons for nationwide home delivery.
Amy was born in London and educated at University of Oxford where she obtained a third class degree in Japanese and has lived in Geneva, Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore. A jack of all trades and master of none, she has tutored in French and Latin, worked as a hostess, marketed Patek Philippe watches, opened a champagne bar in Singapore’s red-light district, sold contemporary Asian art, run an event company, sat on the board of UN Women in Singapore and written two books.
Amy returned to London in 2018 to resurrect the family food business that she vowed never to get involved in. Our chat with the lady herself reveals all!
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Ian Woodley, Founder at Finance Kitchen where we talk all things restaurants, dark kitchens, Deliveroo and that time Ian saved the Cinnamon Club from never opening. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Meet Ian Woodley, Founder of Finance Kitchen which specialises in investment raises and debt funding for the restaurant and grocery sectors. 25 years of experience led Ian to set up the Now Financial group which focused on business rescue and was voted "Business Rescue Funder of the Year" at the Insolvency Awards 2009. In 2015 the time came to turn a passion as a home cook into a profession and Finance Kitchen was formed to facilitate finance for new and growing restaurants.
Outside of work Ian has been involved in a number of sports clubs. Chairman of Dulwich Hamlet FC, Founder of Perrywood FC ( 25 years old this year) Junior Chairman of East Grinstead Hockey Club, Minis Chairman and Head of Community Rugby at Chobham Rugby. He has a keen interest in Americana music and was until recently South East Chairman of the Social Democratic Party. A fascinating chat with a man who's seen and done a lot, both professionally and personally and still does!
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Part 6 of our New York Sessions is live! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Josh Auerbach, COO of Aura Frames, a digital pitcure frame which let's you instantly frame photos from your phone and invite your favorite people to join in, making sharing photos & videos delightfully simple. All that alongside the usual Q&A chat in true BWB fashion ;)
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Michelle Kvello, Founder of Lantern Partners, a virtual CFO advisory firm where we talk more about the business's working principles how they operate. We also share stories about difficult client scenarios we've experienced and how they've been dealt with as well as discuss the current state Australia's startup community, labour shortages and immigration policies.
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Meet Michelle Kvello, Founder of Lantern Partners, a CFO advisory firm with the objective of propelling fast-growing businesses to success.
Named one of the top 50 women in accounting in 2021 by Ignition, and a finalist for CFO of the year 2022 (Australian Accounting Awards), Michelle is not only highly regarded in the Finance and CFO space, but she is also passionate about using her voice and her stories to support women in the industry, and support individuals moving from corporate roles into their consulting dream.
Michelle's expertise lies in helping businesses understand and harness their financials. She contributes fundamental strategic and commercial finance advice and provides hands-on support to ensure businesses achieve their goals.
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Part 5 of our New York Sessions is live! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Founders Lindsay Stewart & Brian McNeill about Stringr, their powerful remote video news gathering solution for broadcast and online journalism as well as their new product Iconik, a cloud-native solution that gathers and organizes media securely from any storage, alongside the usual Q&A chat in true BWB fashion ;) BWB is powered by Oury Clark
Continuing our conversation with Neil Parker, FX Market Strategist at Natwest and all-round economy expert where we hear more about how he got to where he is today, his views on Brexit, his perspective on FX Markets and what he thinks is "Business" and "Not Business" in our Business vs. Bullshit quick fire round!
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Meet Neil Parker, Director and FX Market Strategist at NatWest who joins us for a very special extended episode to discuss all things global economy, financial markets, inflation, interest rates and the Bank of England. An absolute must-listen for anyone wanting insight into what's really going on economically and clarity on how to navigate through such financially tumultuous times. Are the world's financial markets crumbling right in front of our eyes? will they ever recover or are witnessing an actual Economageddon? Pull up a chair, press play and brace yourself.
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Welcome to part 4 of our New York Sessions! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Eric Smith, CEO of one of the longest standing reggae music labels, EasyStar Records about all things music, industry and British routes. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with James Berg, Founder of Picaroons where we break it down and talk about what led James to starting the company as well as hearing about the origins of James's mindset which gave birth to the Picaroons ideology, company culture and realities of running his ship the way he does. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Joining us this week is James Berg, founder of Picaroons, a content creation agency.
His experience as a digital insights expert and content strategist led him to working with the likes of Facebook, IBM, Philips, Samsung, SEAT, Booking.com, GSK, ESPN, Bupa and P&G.
James is also a qualified business coach and published author. His book ‘104 Social Media Content Ideas To Increase Sales’ has helped over 3,000 businesses plan and implement their social media marketing. As a sought-after speaker James has educated over 2,000 SME’s, startups and charities on how to increase their sales, donations and leads online.
And to top it off, he's a lovely chap with great chat!
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Welcome to part 3 of our New York Sessions! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Brand Developing experts Sandi Burrows and Ed Burstell about their career journeys and how they came to join forces and start their brand consultancy Burburs LLC.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Guy Haydon and Darren Gardner, Directors at Zaptec UK where we speak about all things Electric Vehicles as well as how Guy and Darren are approaching their recruitment process. They're building a new company culture with the aim of creating a fully modernised workplace where their employee's wellbeing is prioritised just as much as profit margins.
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Joining us this week are Guy Haydon, Managing Director and Darren Gardner, Commercial Director of Zaptec UK - an innovative Norwegian manufacturer of world-leading EV charging systems.
We speak about all things from electric cars to recruitment practices to company culture to why you should NEVER mix business with pleasure ;) A very colourful conversation to say the least!
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Welcome to part 2 of our New York Sessions! Recorded on location at the Beekham Hotel in Lower Manhattan, we spoke to Poet, Producer and Professor Nathan Oglesby, also known as Nathanology about his work as conscious rapper and all things education reform, philanthropy right through to his first proper job and how he would fix capitalism. An epic conversation to say the least. Strap in a press play.
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This week's episode of BWB Extra continues our conversation with Courtney Fingar, Editor-In-Chief of Investment Monitor who opens up to talk about all things FDi and globalisation, the very personal topic of Russia's Ukraine invasion and the effect it's having both economically and personally as well as discussing the links between social media's manipulated disinformation economy and the general state of civil unrest we're experiencing across the world. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Our returning guest this week is Courtney Fingar, Editor-In-Chief of Investment Monitor, a digital publication focused on foreign direct investment which launched in September 2020 and is part of GlobalData plc.
Before joining the group in 2020, Ms Fingar spent 15 years with the Financial Times where she was editor-in-chief of fDi Magazine and the head of content for its data division, fDi Intelligence, as well as a contributing writer for the FT newspaper.
Courtney has covered business stories in all major regions of the world and has been on assignment to more than 80 countries in her career. She’s a popular panellist and moderator at international economic gatherings and has appeared on television and radio as a commentator on international investment.
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Welcome to part 1 of our New York Sessions series! Recorded live at the New York Stock Exchange, we managed to bag some time with Vincent Keaveny, the 693rd Lord Mayor of London while on tour in the USA and Canada as the UK's ambassador for financial services and tech sector. A big thank you to City of London Corporation and London & Partners for making this happen. Now strap in and press play.
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Joining us this week is Dan Ipsen, Managing Director of Pincvision, a trade compliance company focusing on providing RegTech solutions for Multi Nationals.
Dan grew up in Denmark, has lived and worked in Sierra Leone, Netherlands, Canada, worked at Uber, studied at Harvard and has recently moved to the UK to expand Pincvision.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Gideon Hoffman who gives us the lowdown on two of his current occupations: Attribute 360, Gideon's improved take on providing bespoke, value-for-money advertising stratagies by combining digital and traditional media specific to the client's needs and outcomes, and the second is Gideon's work as a Trustee at the Royal National Institute For Deaf People where he helps with making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss, a condition that Gideon has lived with his whole life.
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Meet the man who's part-responsible for setting up HMRC (for you lovely non-UK listeners, that's Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) and was at the centre of what became a giant media storm surrounding the Gambling Act with his emails debated at Prime Minister's Questions.
Gideon Hoffman is a decorated businessman who works across media, technology and finance. A trustee at the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (Gideon lives with an impaired hearing condition) and a lover of startups and growing businesses, Gideon is passionate about challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries. With a past life as policy maker at HM Treasury and now an avid Founder, Advisor and Trustee, Gideon is a man with a wealth of stories to tell and advice to give.
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Welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Danny Lopez, CEO of Glasswall, a cyber security company specialising in protection against file-based threats.
Danny opens up to tell us about the current state of cyber security. From the types of attacks seen today to the methods of protection needed and the importance of a company's public transparency about incidents, we discuss cases in point and how Glasswall's approach to protection is all about focussing on the good data, not the bad.
As the sophistication of cyber war grows, so do the measures to deal with it, both online and in the real world.
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Our guest this week is Danny Lopez, CEO of award-winning cyber security firm Glasswall which delivers unique protection against sophisticated threats through its ground- breaking technology.
Danny has also enjoyed a successful career in banking, marketing and diplomacy which has included being British Consul General to New York, Director General for Trade and Investment across North America, CEO of London & Partners and Managing Director for marketing at the UK government’s Department for International Trade.
And to top it off, Danny also spent 10 years at Barclays holding senior banking roles in London, New York, Miami and Mumbai.
A true elite in the hot seat this week!
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Welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Tanya Kolding Stenz, Director of Strategy & Development at the European Sperm Bank.
Tanya opens up to give us the full download on the inner workings of the Sperm Donor trade, an industry riddled with myths, assumptions and confusion. From discussing the origins of the European Sperm bank to the reality of recruiting donors and even touching on that very difficult subject of discussing a donor child's biological background with them.. we attempt to unravel it all.
Welcome to The Donor Appeal.
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Our guest this week is Tanya Kolding Stenz , Director of Strategy and Development at the European Sperm Bank, one of the leading sperm banks in the world.
Established in 2004 with a load of entrepreneurial spirit and a strong focus on daily activities, ESB was bought by AXCEL, a private equity firm, in 2019 to facilitate further global growth and now employs 130 people across 8 locations in 4 countries.
Tanya is a self-confessed innovative business developer with a strong mind for efficiency who likes to take a holistic perspective on business. In other words, she's a person who makes sure the whole job gets done, and gets done properly!
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Welcome to part 2 our TechWeek Special with our good friends at London & Partners.
Last week we teleported you on our Eurostar carriage from London to Paris where we held what can only be described as the world's fastest networking event for Tech startups .. on a train .. at 180 miles per hour .. en route to the VivaTech Conference. And this week we're taking you to the heart of the conference where we rocked up, mic'd up and got chatting to some of the folk at the conference, and then had a very swanky London & Partners dinner where the drinks flowed and so did our ramblings with many other fascinating people in Tech.
Right then, let's go to Paris!
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Hello and welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with David B Horne, Founder of Funding Focus.
David opens up to tell us about the unfair reality he's discovered in venture capital funding between genders and ethnicities, an inequality so unjustifiably skewed towards white middle-class men that he felt compelled enough to do something about it which gave birth to Funding Focus, David's now life-long mission to create a level playing field for everyone in VC funding regardless of their gender or ethnicity.
Welcome to The Equality Scandal.
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Our guest this week is David B Horne, the Founder of Funding Focus, an educational business which aims to raise awareness and give support to women and racial minorities who face a very uneven playing field when trying to raise capital for their businesses.
David trained as a Chartered Accountant with PWC and went on to be CFO of two companies listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market where he raised more than £100,000,000 in funding, and has transacted more than 20 companies.
David is also the author of “Add Then Multiply – How Small Businesses Can Think Like Big Businesses And Achieve Exponential Growth” which won the “Business Self-Development” category at the Business Book Awards 2020 and was #1 on Amazon.
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In light of TechWeek, we had the pleasure of partnering with our good friends at London & Partners to part take in what can only be described as the world's fastest networking event - we took over a whole Eurostar carriage on a trip from London to Paris en route to the VIVaTech Conference and invited some of the most exciting and innovative Tech startups to join us and network, kind of like Speed Dating for businesses .. on a train .. at 180 miles per hour.
It was fast, it was fun and we thought "why not set up a podcast studio on the train for some quick fire Business vs. Bullshit quiz action " .. welcome to our TechWeek Special!
A big thankyou to all of our brilliant guests (in order):
Laura Citron - CEO - London & Partners
Andrew Tibbets - Head of Innovation - London & Partners
Melina Jacovou - CEO - Propel
Frederic Bruneau - CEO and Founder - Foxy Nerds
Vipul Lakhani - COO - Soft Tools
Arun Anand - Founder & CEO - Electric Miles
Chloe Sabani - Head Of Sales UK & Ireland - B4Finance
Quentin Debavela - General Manager Northern Europe - Malt
Matt Bunn - Co-Founder / MD - Capita Scaling Partner
Charles Sekwalor - CEO & Founder - MoveMeBack
Cynthia Vega - Programme Lead - Kantar
Kirsty Jarvis - Founder & CEO - Luminous PR
Ashley Monogal - Mott McDonald
Dami Hastrup - CEO - Moonhub
Eddy Herman - Co-Founder & CTO - Slip
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Welcome to this week's BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Sophie Epstone, Founder & CEO of Trekstock.
We discuss Trekstock's journey so far with providing support for young adult cancer patients and her learnings about the reality for people who suffer from the disease both physically and mentally. Born out of the realisation that there was a huge lack in support services for young adult cancer patients after a family friend was diagnosed with the disease, Sophie has been on a mission ever since to make sure young patients get the right type of help they need.
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Our guest this week is Sophie Epstone, Founder & CEO of Trekstock, the only UK charity that specifically focuses on supporting young adults through cancer.
Sophie became aware of a huge gap in tailored support services for cancer patients in their 20s or 30s after a family friend had treatment for lymphoma and found himself in hospital surrounded by people much older than him whose needs were the opposite to his. There was no age-appropriate support available and Sophie wanted to do something about it, and so Trekstock was born.
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Hello and welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Dominick Peasley, CEO at Sprk Capital.
We take a deeper look at how Sprk's smart model actually works with lending against R&D claims compared to bank's conventional models and the benefits Sprk can provide to a business's cashflow and overall performance. We also get an insight into how Dom likes to keep business operations running successfully plus his thoughts on the future of the workplace culture.
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Joining us this week is Dominick Peasley, CEO of Sprk Capital, an online lender to businesses engaged in Research and Development.
Before joining Sprk, Dominik was responsible for all lending capital at Funding Circle and raised over a whopping £6bn to support SMEs in the UK, and also co-founded Capital-B, a FinTech advisory and capital placement agency focused on developing lending businesses.
Dominik has also worked for Goldman Sachs where he was Head of UK Distribution for its asset management business. A sparkling CV to say the least!
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Welcome to this week's BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Sukhi Jutla, Co-Founder & COO of Market Orders.
We take a deeper look at today's Gold Jewellery industry and get to hear about how Sukhi believes it can be revolutionised with her platform Marketplace. From progress on the shop floor to turning jewellery into NFTs and entering the metaverse, big visions lead the way in today's episode.
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Our guest this week is Sukhi Jutla who is the co-founder of MarketOrders, an online B2B platform for the gold and diamond jewellery industry.
Sukhi’s won numerous awards including Asian Women of Achievement, Female Entrepreneur of The Year and named Top 100 European Digital Pioneer by The Financial Times and Google. She's a leading international speaker and influencer in Tech, qualified IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer and holds board positions with the Mayor of London’s Digital Skills Partnership, the Department of International Trade in the UK and is an Associate of the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT).
And if that wasn’t enough, Sukhi is also an Author of a range of publications in Fintech and Blockchain Technology.
Pure enlightenment incoming!
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Hello and welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with David Levin, Co-Founder and Creative Director of That Lot, an award-winning social creative agency.
We take a deeper look into how David went from being a freelance writer to becoming the world's first professional Tweeter being paid to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands, to then meeting David Schneider who he started That Lot with.
Welcome to A Tweeter's Life.
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David Levin, Co-Founder and Creative Director at “That Lot”, an award-winning, platform-first social creative agency is this week's guest on BWB.
After working as a writer at MTV and freelance for a number of brands, David’s initial foray into social came when he set up a spoof Twitter account for his local Hackney pub which attracted a cult following and was named Time Out’s ‘Best London Twitter’.
He was then asked to write and create social content for numerous brands and broadcasters including PG Tips, Adidas and BBC One’s The Voice which broke BBC records for engagement.
David specialises in nailing tone of voice and creating shareable social formats, many of which have contributed towards some major wins for That Lot’s clients such as making Channel 4 the most viewed UK broadcaster on Facebook.
Expect the usual BWB drilling into what made David's career tick and grow and the challenges he's faced along the way.
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Welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with Ben Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Employment Hero.
We take a deeper look at how and why Ben started Employment Hero, the journey he's been on to build it into a billion dollar company and the vision he has for both its future and his own. We also discuss his views on the adoption of a fully remote working practice and why he believes it's going to lead the charge with revolutionising employment on a global scale.
Welcome to Becoming A Hero.
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Our returning guest this week is Ben Thompson , CEO and Co-Founder of Employment Hero.
A Bachelor of Economics and Law, Ben spent several years working in the banking & finance industry in Sydney before he moved to London at the peak of the dot com boom, and it was there that he realised his true passion was in combining business and technology to create innovative new companies.
Ben returned to Australia in 2002 to start an employment law firm and since then has grown his business into an international group of companies that share a common goal, “To permanently improve the way employment is managed by making it easier and more rewarding for everyone.” These companies include Employment Innovations, Power2Motivate, Global Reward Solutions, Keypay and Employment Hero.
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We continue our conversation with Author and Mentor Jerry Hyde and dig deeper into the roots of Jerry's recent documentary "Make Me A Man" where members of Jerry's male therapy groups are interviewed to show what conscious masculinity looks like.
We also hear about how Jerry's approach to therapy practice differs between male and female clients and discuss the much broader topic of gender stereotypes, their place in society and whether they're still valid in today's world.
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Jerry Hyde, dubbed as “the most dangerous therapist in the world” joins us this week on BWB.
With 25 years clinical experience, Jerry rejects many of the conventionally held views of mainstream psychotherapy. An outspoken advocate of shamanic plant medicines, he believes for some people, a combination of deep psychotherapeutic work and psychedelic entheogens is the best way to bring real, lasting and positive transformation to their lives.
Jerry works with couples and individuals, leads the largest men’s group practice in the UK, is a best-selling author, podcaster and has recently co-made his first film “Make Me A Man” - a documentary which aims to inspire men to be open with their emotions and share their story.
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Our guest this week is Vijay Pravin Maharajan, Founder & CEO of bitsCrunch, a Blockchain Analytics company based in Munich focusing on securing the NFT ecosystem. Vijay’s previous experiences include working at Siemens, Volkswagen and Telefónica in Germany, and is also the first Indian to be a 3 times TedX speaker in Germany.
He’s been awarded as ‘Top 40 Data Scientists under 40’ in India and nominated as “20+ Inspiring Data Scientists to follow” by AI Time Journal USA, all of which has been fuelled by a passion for Blockchain, NFT, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI.
All things NFT this week. Strap in and press play.
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We continue our conversation with Andy Hawkins CPO of Business On Purpose who breaks down what it takes to become a B Corp. He unpacks the mission and process and explains the 5 metrics used to measure a business's quality of activity, as well as giving some surprising cases in point.
What types of businesses should consider becoming B Corp? Do you need the full certification to be recognised as one? Where do you go and how do you start?
Welcome to Mission: B Corp.
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We continue to our mission to demystify the complex world of Sustainability in conversation with Andy Hawkins, founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Business on Purpose whose aim is to empower people to do more business on purpose, as a force for good, for people, planet and profit.
Andy’s been working with companies and clients for more than 20 years helping them transform the way they work using technology. He also spent 5 years working on community development in Africa and a further 5 years in environmental services too, experiences which equipped him to help clients assess and improve their Environmental, Social and Governance culture aka ESG.
Get your green cape on, strap in and press play.
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How do you know if a product has been sustainably produced? How do you even measure it? How do we approach affecting this change globally? we continue our conversation with Austin Simms, Co-Founder and COO of Dayrize who are on a mission to create a new approach to sustainable shopping online. Welcome to Scoring Sustainability.
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Up next as part of our Sustainability Special series is Austin Simms, Co-Founder and COO at Dayrize - a new approach to sustainable shopping online making it easy and enjoyable to buy goods that do good.
After 20+ years spent working in senior marketing positions at major corporations around the world, Austin had a desire to use his skills to address climate change. With a strong marketing background, he believed that putting the power in consumer's hands was important to make real change and recognized that the first point of call was to change consumer access to information in order to make better decisions, which is why he co-founded Dayrize in 2021 and developed the Dayrize Score tool.
Austin believes commerce and sustainability are linked, and ultimately, business needs to be a major catalyst for addressing climate change.
Pull up a chair and don't forget your notepad.
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Welcome to this week’s special episode of BWB where we’re joined by Kyrre Haugan, General Manager of the NBCC.
We were lucky enough to recently attend their marvellous 115th Anniversary event where we managed to persuade Kyrre to let us record a special version of Business vs. Bullsh*t, on the ground, with guests who were attending the event, which, let’s say, became more and more colourful as the night progressed. In this episode we shall be playing the night’s recordings alongside hearing from Kyrre him about all things NBCC and find out how much Andy ended up paying for his charity auction bid!
Loads of fun in this one, all for a good cause. Pull up a chair and press play.
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Hello and welcome to this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with the wonderful Maya Hennerkes, an expert in sustainable finance and Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Green Financial Systems at the European Bank Of Reconstruction and Development (now there's a mouth full!)
In this episode we focus on unpacking the European Bank's working model and how they've structured their mandate to implement sustainability and ESG considerations into their projects. We also hear Maya's take on what sustainability in business actually looks like and where most people are going wrong with their approach to incorporating it into their company's action plans.
What does it mean to be green? how do you become ESG compliant? what's the benchmark?
Welcome to Corporate Sustainability 101.
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Kicking off our Sustainability Special series where we focus on unpacking the ever-evolving and extremely confusing world of ESG is the brilliant Maya Hennerkes, Director of Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Green Financial Systems at the European Bank Of Reconstruction and Development (now there's a mouth full!)
Maya is a sustainable finance expert with almost 20 years of experience and leads EBRDs environmental and social work with financial institutions and private equity funds. She promotes the integration of climate and social issues in investment decisions and financial management, and manages the environmental and social risk management and safeguard frameworks for EBRDs financial institution and private equity fund clients.
Already confused? don't worry, so are we. That's why we spoke to an expert like Maya, so she can help us making sense of it all. And boy does she deliver.
Strap in, press play and be prepared to have your ESG lid blown right off.
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This week we continue our conversation with Tedd George CNO of Kleos Advisory where we explore one of his areas of passionate expertise - African emerging markets. We speak about Tedd's economic work in Africa and hear about his abundance of experiences and knowledge about the continent which have led him to become a leading expert and spokesperson.
What's holding Africa back and how is it excelling? what's today's definition of an African entrepreneur? should the rest of the world be paying more attention?
Welcome to Africa’s Innovation.
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Welcoming Tedd George this week who is the founder and Chief Narrative Officer of Kleos Advisory providing thought leadership and strategic advisory on African markets, commodity value chains and a range of disruptive technology.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Tedd has a diverse range of specialities including African and emerging markets, soft commodities, trade and trade finance, and ESG. He's also a media commentator and regularly appears as chairman, speaker and moderator on the world conference and webinar circuits.
Born and bred in London, Tedd has a passion for travel and foreign languages which has taken him across Europe, Latin America and Africa. A linguist by training, he's fluent in Spanish, French and Portuguese and likes giving talks at universities and schools on his favourite subjects – the Cuban Revolution and Africa’s Digital Transformation.
His book "Stirring Up Sheffield: An Insider’s Account Of The Battle To Build The Crucible Theatre" which he co-wrote with his father, Colin George is out now.
This conversation is so mind bendingly epic, we don't quite know where to start with describing it! what we do know is that we'll be doing an extended run over the next 2 weeks, the only way to do Tedd's enormous wealth of knowledge, experience and personality some justice.
Strap in and press play. We'll see you on the other side.
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This week our continued conversation with Jennifer Ogunyemi takes a different direction .. away from business talk and towards hearing her life story about abandonment and homelessness at 16 years old, being rejected by her family and living in hostels through to finding strength and positivity in Islam which became her life line and helped her become the successful business woman she is today.
It's a story which we believe is an incredible example of how people can deal with extreme adversity and use it as a basis to flourish both personally and professionally .. the kind of perspective we all need from time to time to keep ourselves in check.
Welcome to Survival Through Faith.
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Our guest this week is Jennifer Ogunyemi, a business owner, author, mentor and speaker. She is the founder of Sisters in Business which aims to support women from all walks of life on their entrepreneurial journey.
Our two-part conversation takes us through Jennifer's gripping life story: from being homeless at 16 years old living in hostels, to finding solace in Islam, to becoming the self-aware, driven individual (and mother of 4!) she is today, part 1 of our conversation gives us insight into Jennifer's current life and reality as Founder and Leader of Sisters in Business, a platform set up for women of all races and religions to network, collaborate and be inspired.
Jennifer is passionate about representation, religious diversity and Inclusion. After a 10 year career at the NHS working with diverse and vulnerable communities, Jennifer decided to step away and focus on what she cares about the most - changing the narrative of the Muslim business woman. And it was in 2017 whilst 6 months pregnant that Jennifer setup “Sisters in Business” as a reaction to her feeling lonely and isolated after a business venture of hers failed. She wanted to connect with women who understood her faith as well as the reality of business.
Today, Sisters in Business has held over 30 networking brunches with over 1500 women of all races and religions walking through the doors and has become a safe space for women to network, collaborate, and be inspired. Jennifer is a firm believer that female entrepreneurs can be successful without compromising their values, beliefs or family and community roles.
Pull up a chair and press play.
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This week we continue our conversation with Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, a Channel 4 Sports Reporter, Journalist and Founder of Blakademik - an independent media network set up to celebrate, inspire and uplift black culture which Jordan felt compelled to create due to the misrepresentation he was seeing in mainstream media about his community and the adverse effect it was having on the younger generation.
We talk about Black Lives Matter and how non-black people should best address what happened, and get to hear Jordan's perspective on why he thinks business prejudice exists, both in the Black community and beyond, and how we can collectively address it to overcome false bias opinions to give all people an equal chance in excelling (oh and expect some tax and marriage chat too ;)
Welcome to Voicing My Community.
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We have an EPIC episode run kicking off this week with the brilliant Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, a Channel 4 Sports Reporter, Journalist and Founder of Blakademik.
Jordan started in journalism as Editor of the youth publication Live Magazine and has gone on to write for various magazines and newspapers including Dazed & Confused, DJ Mag, Sunday Times, Time Out, The Independent and The Guardian. He can also be heard co-hosting on Talk Sport's "TS Extra Time" and is an occasional guest on the Guardian Football Weekly podcast.
Jordan is also the founder of Blakademik - an online platform set up in 2018 focusing on discussing Black Culture and current affairs with the perspective of black voices at the forefront.
Our conversation takes a deep dive into Jordan's life experiences which have ultimately shaped him to become the self-aware, confident and driven individual he is today both personally and professionally. From presenting on Channel 4 to running his own media network and production company and still finding time to mentor young people, Jordan has created a truly authentic profession and purpose for himself.
There's so much great insight and perspective in this episode with an even bigger part 2 coming up next week! we're truly excited for you to hear it.
Pull up a chair, open your ears and press play.
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Joining us this week is Ryan Welmans, CEO at Sopro - a B2B service which helps identify, engage and generate potential customer leads for businesses.
Ryan co-founded Sopro in 2015 after several senior business setup and growth roles, and to-date, Sopro has grown to international acclaim with a multi-million pound turnover and winning various high profile awards along the way.
Our conversation with Ryan unpacks the mechanics of how successful B2B email marketing actually works: from the conversational nuance in subject lines to using tech to fully personalise a person's click-thru experience to your website, Ryan tells us everything about how to make a meaningful impact in a person's inbox and even vastly improve cold-calling strategies. We also hear how Ryan grew Sopro to become a 250+ person company and a new business incubator, giving sage advice along the way.
Another packed episode full of straight talking advice minus the BS.
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Imagine being able to put on AR glasses and experience the battle of Hastings, interactively. That's exactly the kind of thing being developed by New Reality, Ingvi Logason's VR and AR company.
This week we continue our conversation with the tech start-up entrepreneur and investor who unpacks what the future of augmented reality in society could look like with the kind of work he's doing at New Reality whose focus is to develop technology for museums, historical sites and even educational institutions allowing them to deliver their experiences with the added value of of VR and AR. Pretty wild stuff!
Welcome to Our Augmented Future.
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Joining us this week one of Iceland's leading figures in business and innovation - Ingvi Jökull Logason.
Ingvi is a Tech start-up entrepreneur, investor and serial advertising agency founder. He owns and operates businesses from Iceland all the way to Indonesia with his current focus being in the Virtual and Augmented Reality space with his company, New Reality.
We take a deep dive into how Ingvi's early life experiences have shaped him to be the person is today: strong, positive parental influences coupled with a natural appetite to explore, take risks and satisfy curiosity have been the perfect concoction for Invgi's entrepreneurial mindset and wisdom. We also get to hear about Ingvi's vision on how VR and AR will transform society as we know it, plus lots more.
A socialist at heart both personally and professionally, it's easy to see how Ingvi's outlook keeps his empire growing and thriving. Pull up a chair, press play and take notes.
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Ever wondered what 'engagement' in social media actually means? and what gets more video more views: a mouth-open or mouth-closed thumbnail? and who actually runs Gordon Ramsey's YouTube account? (hint, it's not Gordon Ramsey). All plus more is revealed in this week's episode of BWB Extra where we continue our conversation with the brilliant James Loveridge, Director of Entertainment at Little Dot Studios.
We take a deeper dive into how the mechanics of running profitable social media actually works at Little Dot who take care of a plethora of successful client channels as well as running their very own media network.
James also tells us about how the industry has grown, changed and clamped down over the years and how Little Dot manages to stay ahead of the curve, as well as blowing the lid off his bug bear about the binary view towards creativity he sees all too often these days in the younger generation.
Welcome, to Making Content Engage.
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Joining us this week is the delightful James Loveridge, Director of Entertainment at Little Dot Studios, a leading digital agency and media network.
James has worked in the Entertainment industry for over a decade for companies like Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. As Director of Entertainment at Little Dot Studios, James oversees client operations for some of the largest international broadcasters, producers and studios like NBCUniversal, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sony Pictures TV, Discovery.
And as if that wasn’t enough, James also side-hustles as a stand-up comedian. He’s toured worldwide and has written and performed in 3 solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival which got him nominated for Best Show in 2016 for his show "James Loveridge: Castles in the Sand".
Alongside covering our staple BWB questions, we get a very humorous look in to what it's like being Director of Entertainment at Little Dot Studios. James speaks about the reality of his job's expectations, how he manages it all and what he's learnt along the way which includes tips on how to entertain your team with trips to Thorpe Park!
If you want to hear the perfect mix of great business advice and lashings of unfiltered hilarity, pull up a chair and press play.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with former gamer and founder of Catalyst E-Sports Solutions, Drew Holt-Kentwell who is also a qualified mental health counsellor in Singapore and runs a youth charity which focuses on gaming and device addiction and general wellness issues that youths face in Singapore.
Drew unpacks the reality of addiction and mental health issues in gaming where he talks about the difference between E-Sports and gaming, what it's like to be a professional E-Sports player in the industry, the range of effects too much gaming can have on a person's health as well as talk about the counselling work he does to help tackle addiction.
Do professional gamers suffer from mental health problems? who should police gaming? is it all bad or are there any benefits? it's all up for discussion.
Welcome, to Gaming & Addiction.
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Happy New Year! we kick off 2022 with our 60th episode joined by our Singapore based guest, Drew Holt-Kentwell.
Drew is the founder of Catalyst E-Sports Solutions, an end-to-end E-Sports marketing agency with past and present clients including Lenovo, Corsair and the Singapore Government.
As a former professional gamer, Drew moved from the UK to Singapore 10 years ago as the former Head of Global E-Sports at Razer, and since has worked across nearly every facet of the E-Sports industry. He combines his global E-Sports expertise and network with an intimate knowledge of how the South-East Asian E-Sports industry works from within. Drew is also one of the founding board members of the Singapore E-Sports Association which is the official National Sports Association in the country.
And to top it off, Drew is also a qualified mental health counsellor in Singapore and runs a youth charity which focuses on gaming and device addiction as well as other wellness issues that youths face in Singapore.
Drew talks us through the world of E-Sports, how marketing actually works in the industry and how it differs from traditional marketing as well as answering our staple BWB questions relative to E-Sports and marketing. We also speak about the effects of Gaming on mental health, a subject which Drew is passionate about, which we will elaborate on much more in our Extra episode next week.
In the meantime, pull up a chair and press play on our first show for 2022.
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This week on BWB Extra we continue our conversation with Yeastie Boys Founder and Benevolent Dictator Stu McKinlay who unpacks the reality and intricacies of running what he and the team like to call "the world's smallest multi-national" craft beer business.
We discuss big brewery competition, consumer loyalty versus promiscuity, the importance of good branding and how Yeastie Boys like to approach theirs to make it NOT boring, as well as shine a nostalgic light on the UK's beloved social institution, the good old English pubs.
Welcome, to Being a Yeastie Boy.
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Joining us this week is Stu McKinlay, Founder and "Benevolent Dictator" at Yeastie Boys Beer.
After working in Public Health for 15 years, Stu thought it was time for a career change in 2008 when he kick-started Yeastie Boys, originally in New Zealand and Australia and then in the UK in 2015. Yeastie Boys has now become what he and the team like to call “the world’s smallest multinational brewing deliciously irreverent beer”.
The conversation takes us through Stu's epic life journey so far: from being an aspiring golfer to acting in Lord Of The Rings where he met his future wife and business partner, Fritha, to then working in Public Health and eventually founding Yeastie Boys Beer, a career choice which Stu thought would make much better conversation at dinner parties ;)
We also talk about how Stu got the company started, why he's built it the way he has, why he wants to keep his team small and family-like as well as reveal his big partnership deal which will put Yeastie Boys Beer on shop shelves all over Europe! And ofcourse, we work through our staple BWB questions to find out how the entreprenuer in Stu has dealt with all of the challenges along the way.
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This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Ben Fogarty, Founder and CEO of Xpon Digital who jumps at the chance to off-load his annoyance about the time it can take clients to make a decision about a project, only to then expect work to get going immediately once agreed!
He also shares his frustrations about the complexities of deciding whether it's a good idea anymore to move to the UK and set up a business, all things considered .. is it going to carry on getting harder and harder? can the process be improved?
2 bugbears with one thing in common. Welcome to The Decision Factor.
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Joining us this week on BWB is our favourite digital strategist Ben Fogarty.
Ben is a founder and CEO of several innovative startups focused on delivering digital strategies and applications that make customer experiences better. He has a proven track record in creating and launching products and services used by some of the best global brands, including The BBC, The Guardian, Nike, EA Sports and Amnesty International.
Andy and Dominic take a deep dive into how Ben's life went from being a cleaner to fully fledged entrepreneur. They all discuss what they believe it takes to build a career in Tech in today's world, what creates good company culture as well as take the opportunity to loosen their belts and give us a piece of their mind on what they think about big business negligence with not paying people on time (Tut Tut!) All that plus lots more in what has become one of our favourite episodes so far!
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This week's episode of BWB Extra continues our conversation with William Lawrie, Co-Founder and Director of Dubai-based art gallery LawrieShabibi who talks about the UAE's socioeconomic changes over the last 15 years which ultimately gave rise to the creation of the middle-eastern art scene and culture.
We discuss the fundamental differences between the UAE past and present, how its effected the region's emerging market economy as well as hear William demystify the intricate socio geographical relationships between the states that make up the UAE.
Welcome, to Creating Cultures.
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William Lawrie, Co-Founder and Director of Lawrie-Shabibi, a Dubai-based Art Gallery joins us this week on BWB.
With a degree in Art History and a speciality in Islamic Art, William’s been involved in the Dubai art scene since 2005 with British Auction House Christie’s, organising the first international art auction there in 2006 and then becoming their first Art Specialist based in the Middle East which subsequently led Will onto co-founding Lawrie-Shabibi.
We hear William tell us how he went from being an Edinburgh University Art student to travelling all over the Middle-East discovering new modern art to then co-founding his own first-of-its-kind gallery in Dubai and kick starting the city's art culture. He also gives his thoughts to our staple BWB questions about the realities and challenges of running a business and how he handles it.
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Hello and welcome to BWB Extra! This week we continue our conversation with Beluga Bean "well-being" enterprise founders Renee Elliott and Sam Wigan where we give them full permission to get in the hot seats, put their coaching hats on and shine their personal discovery mirrors at Dominic and Philippa to give them both a full treatment of self-awareness. Welcome, to The Beluga Bean Effect.
And for new listeners, BWB Extra is our new weekly follow-up feature to each of our guest's main episodes where we hand over the reins to our guests to let them lead the conversation with their biggest bug bear, most burning business question or even just a topic of their choice to discuss.
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Founders of Beluga Bean, Sam Wigan and Renee Elliott join us this week on BWB.
Beluga Bean is a well-being enterprise pioneering new strategies for success in business and life. Through Corporate Training, Personal Coaching and Business Advisory services the team deliver powerful journeys of personal discovery that promote individual and team success. After all, Beluga Bean’s key belief is that “Self-awareness is good for business".
In this episode we hear Sam and Renee talk about how they met, why they started Beluga Bean and hear their thoughtful responses to our staple questions with some great advice and wisdom shared for founders, entrepreneurs and business owners alike. And not forgetting the all-improved Business vs. Bullsh-t Quickfire Round!
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Officially welcoming BWB Extra! our new extended feature which will follow on from each guest's main episode. The aim? to hand the reins over to our guests and let them lead the conversation with their biggest bug bear, most burning question in business, or even just a topic they'd like to discuss with our hosts.
This week we follow on with Jason Gibb who speaks about how big businesses need to change from within to help drive more sustainable development goals and help tackle climate change. He gives examples of where he’s seeing this change take place, and equally highlights where more of it needs to happen.
Are business growth and ethics able to co-exist? Are companies doing enough to make this planet a better place? Is Amazon to blame for it all? It's all up for debate. Welcome to Changing Industries.
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Founder of Bread & Jam, Jason Gibb joins us this week on BWB.
Jason is a food entrepreneur, community builder, climate activist and Vegan advocate who has a passion for mission driven businesses with sustainable development goals. Jason’s most recent venture is founding Bread & Jam - the UK's biggest food and drink founders' festival for emerging and scaling brands with the aim of bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, buyers, media and industry leaders.
Alongside Andy and Dominic, Jason discusses his journey from being a TV Producer living in Hollywood to running his own Olive Oil business in Italy to becoming a fully blown food and drink community builder with Bread & Jam in the UK. Jason's story is both epic and fascinating with life lessons along the way which have made him the self-aware entrepreneur he is today.
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Welcome to part 2 - The Art of Whisky where we take a deeper dive into our conversation with Desiree Whitaker, CEO and Managing Director of The Cardrona Distillery who tells us her story about how she came to set up Cardrona and what it takes to create a truly unique and authentic signature brand of spirit: from the type of water used to the height of the Distillery location and even the type of flowers that grow in the area, it all adds to the flavour, layer by layer. BWB is powered by Oury Clark
Desiree Whitaker - CEO and Managing Director of The Cardrona Distillery joins us this week on BWB.
Originally started in New Zealand, the family business now ships its exquisite range of hand-crafted Whiskies, Spirits and Liqueurs across Australia and the UK. Desiree’s fascinating journey to starting the business spans over years of research, planning and travelling globally to learn from the world’s craft masters.
Desiree tells us about why and how she started the business, what it took to get there, as well as giving us her bullsh*t-free perspectives on the commercial reality of being a CEO.
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Co-Founder of Greenroom Digital, Tom Huggins joins us this week on BWB.
With offices in Australia and the UK, Greenroom Digital are a sports marketing business working with some of the largest global sporting organisations. Their aim is to create a positive change in the sports and entertainment industry by revolutionising the way we connect and engage the audience.
Alongside Dominic and Andrew, Tom talks us through the state of the Sports industry amid Covid, the murky truths about fraudulence in Digital Marketing as well as giving us his answers to our staple BWB questions which aim to take a sideways, warts and all look at modern business discussing commercial realities without censorship (and BS, of course)
Have you been enjoying our "Business or Bullshit” Quickfire round? is there anything you’d like to hear on the quiz list? DM us on Instagram @bizwithoutbs , we’d love to hear from you!
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Coach, Consultant and Founder of Mennenia, Maxim Cramer joins Juliet Oury and Philippa Sturt this week on BWB.
Maxim’s mission with Mennenia is to help women entrepreneurs start, launch, and grow their businesses by making technology as simple as everyday English. She’s also worked as a principal design technologist, technical consultant, mobile software engineer and was integral to the team that developed Swiftkey, a keyboard app that saw over a million downloads on its first day and since has been acquired by Microsoft.
The conversation takes us through Maxim’s journey and experiences being a female technologist in a predominantly male-dominated industry discussing why she started Mennenia, the reality of VC investment in women as well as Maxim’s thoughts on the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, her realisations and learnings through hardships plus lots more.
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Author and Vlogger Christine Armstrong joins Juliet Oury and Philippa Sturt this week on BWB.
Christine is the author of The Mother of All Jobs: How To Have Children And A Career And Stay Sane(ish) published by Bloomsbury, writes regularly for the Times and Telegraph, and is a contributing editor of Management Today. Christine’s work focuses on parenting, work-life balance, and the future of work. Her current focus is hybrid work and how we manage our home and work lives.
The three discuss Christine’s (baby littered) career path which led her to co-found Jericho Chambers and subsequently writing her book, the various realities of gender inequality she’s experienced in the workplace, and how she believes we should start approaching change, as well as her refreshing perspectives on uncomfortable truths about being in business, realizations through failure, who we should be learning from, plus more. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.
Sunna Van Kampen, Founder of Tonic Health joins Juliet Oury and Phillipa Sturt on this week’s episode of BWB.
Sunna previously co-founded LVK Global - a sales and marketing agency and developed Piccolo Baby Food - the fastest growing baby food brand in the UK which led him to found Tonic Health - a start-up aiming to empower the world to work with and not against their immune system. Within the first year of trading, he’s secured half a million in funding and launched into the largest health retailers in the country including Boots, Sainsbury’s, Holland & Barrett, and Wh Smith.
The three discuss Sunna’s journey from corporate life to studying natural health foods which subsequently led him on to start Tonic Health. They also talk about the realities and challenges of the industry, Sunna's successes and failures, hardships and learnings as a Team Leader, and how he finds his motivation to keep moving forward, plus more.
And not forgetting the main event - Business vs. Bullshit Quickfire Round! This one’s a good’n.
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Ted Edwards of London & Partners joins Andrew and Juliet on this week’s episode of BWB.
Born near Liverpool, UK, Ted joined London & Partners in 2011 - an agency focused on creating economic growth that is resilient, sustainable, and inclusive. Ted’s managed hundreds of successful investment projects from all corners of the globe, organized dozens of trade missions and Mayoral trips to the US and Europe, and worked closely with London & Partners network of commercial partners, The UK Department for International Trade and International Economic Development Agencies.
The three take a deep dive into Ted’s life and journey to becoming an integral part of London & Partners: his various jobs and ventures, highs and lows, what he’s learned along the way about working through life’s ranks, and about that time when Boris Johnson nicked Juliet's speech!
And not forgetting the main event, our Business or BS Quickfire Round! What would you like to hear on the list? get in touch and let us know!
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Luke Sequeria, Founder and CEO of Numadic joins Andy and Dominic this week on BWB.
With a background in Computer Science and Engineering, Luke's been a serial Entrepreneur since his mid-teens founding a number of companies, his latest being Numadic which builds apps and APIs that enable financial transactions for mobility and logistics in India.
The three take a deep dive into Luke’s life and career and what he’s learned along the way. We hear about Luke’s experiences growing up in India, what drove him to become the person he is today as well as his thoughts on what he believes it takes to become an entrepreneur, how to successfully manage a company, and how he likes to approach building relationships with his team. The conversation goes broader with Luke sharing his views on the psychology behind running a successful business and where he feels people go wrong.
We also kick off our brand new feature - Business or Bullsh-t Quickfire Round! where we reel a list of terms and phrases to our guests who have to tell us whether they think it's business or just plain BS.
The amount of value Luke gives in this conversation is truly unquantifiable. He’s a man of great intelligence and wisdom all of which he shares wholeheartedly in this episode. An essential listen for everyone, business or non.
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Michael Branagan-Harris, CEO of Device Access UK joins Andrew and Dominic this week on BWB.
With a background in Medical and Healthcare Sales, Business Development, and Management, in 2010 Micheal set up Device Access UK - a Med Tech consultancy firm specializing in market access, which basically means they help Medical Device and Diagnostic companies navigate their way into the NHS and ultimately accelerate patient access to great medical technology.
The three speak about the realities of selling new technologies to the Medical and Healthcare industry and Michael's approach to convincing big and usually slow-to-change institutions of the benefits of new Med Tech. Michael also tells us about his past success stories where the introduction of new technology has benefitted both the industry and patient health, and how he approached building his company's culture to achieve success.
The conversation goes broader with a discussion about the use of Big Data in Healthcare and the implications of Silicon Valley now turning their attention to what they call 'the Healthcare problem'.
A fascinating insight into how product selling actually works within a complex industry like Healthcare.
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Founder of Koalaa: Soft Prosthetics Service, Nathan Macabuag joins Dominic Frisby and Juliet Oury on this week’s episode of Business Without Bullsh-t.
A born and bred East Londoner, Nathan’s career path started during his gap year as an Engineer at an automotive plant in Gloucestershire which led him onto eventually studying a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, after which he fell into the world of Prosthetics (fuelled by his nerd obsession with robotics and Iron Man) and developed a passion for wanting to make Prosthetics more accessible and affordable for everyone. In 2020, Nathan set up Koalaa - a virtual support service for people with limb differences around the world.
The three discuss exactly how and why Nathan came to start Koalaa; the difference between conventional prosthetics and Koalaa's design and how their business model is managing to be a profitable one at such an early stage. Nathan also opens up about his upbringing and how it inspired him to take his chosen career path and what he envisages as the future of Koalaa.
Nathan is one of the nicest and brightest people we've had the pleasure of talking to. Press play to find out why
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Award-winning Garden Designer Melissa Jolly joins Dominic Frisby and Juliet Oury on this week’s episode of Business Without Bullsh-t.
Melissa’s work has won her the BBC Gardeners World Live competition and the People’s Choice Award. She's also built 3 consecutive show gardens for Royal Horticultural Society shows. As well as garden designing, Melissa likes to renovate houses that have been featured in TV shows ‘Period Homes’ and ‘Real Homes’. In 2007 Melissa set up her own garden design company alongside being a full-time mother.
The three discuss Melissa’s career, the intricacies of her job, the demands the industry is currently facing; the challenges it’s fallen victim to due to Brexit as well as broadened talk about the benefits of growing your own food. Dominic also drops a bombshell of a question on the table - is a Pea a Bean?
Melissa is a great example of someone who's built a business based on her passion which creates the work / life balance that is right for her. There’s no reason why all of our work and life commitments can’t work in harmony with each other, a concept that seems foreign to a lot of us these days. Take Melissa as inspiration to believe it’s possible and listen to how she navigates her thinking to keep her balance sustained.
All-round wholesome food for thought in this episode. Pull up a chair and press play.
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Hannah Barrett joins Dominic and Juliet on this week’s episode of Business Without Bullsh-t. Hannah’s a Yoga Instructor, Business Women, and influential Instagram star with a following of over 360,000.
Her transition from being a full-time Actuary to a Yoga Instructor began in 2014 when she became a mother. But it was when Hannah had her second child that things really changed for her. After a traumatic birth, Hannah experienced Post Natal Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, both of which she overcame through the practice of Yoga and Meditation.
Now, Hannah's on a mission to share the incredible benefits of Yoga worldwide. She runs live classes, has her own YouTube channel, has co-written 4 e-books, and has her very own Yoga & Meditation app.
The three discuss Hannah’s history and lead up to becoming a Yoga Instructor and Instagram Influencer. We also get to hear about why Hannah believes people gravitate towards Yoga, the health benefits gained from regular practice, and what she has coming up with her live classes, app and new book. We also get a mini breathing lesson from Yogi Dominic.
Another packed episode, minus the BS. Roll out your mat and press play!
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Melina Jacovou joins Dominic and Juliet on this week’s episode of Business Without Bullsh-t. Melina’s a very prominent figure in the UK digital industry. She founded Propel in 2001 and has grown it into one of the largest independent digital talent businesses in the UK, winning a MARA Award for “Best Large Agency” in 2012.
Melina’s also a passionate Thought-Leader, Writer and Public Speaker, challenging debates around women in business, gender pay gaps, diversity, future technology, the effects of the gig economy and the importance of company culture. She’s been named in the Hospital Club’s “Top 100 Influential People in Digital", has won MARA Award for “Best Human Resources Boss” and LOVES her food, wine and juices!
The three have a great conversation about all sorts including how agencies find and attract talent, what the future of the workplace and even London looks like post-COVID; the scale of companies bouncing back and causing a boom, career advice for young people, debate about whether or not 'glass ceilings’ actually exist in the workplace plus loads more.
Melina really doesn’t hold back from giving so much of herself in this conversation. All value, zero bullsh-t.
As always, pull up a chair, press play, and soak it all in!
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Neil Smith, Chairman of Tower Transit is this week’s guest on Business Without Bullsh-t along with the return of Juliet Oury as co-host!
With a career spanning over 40 years in Public Transport, Neil’s originally from Sydney, Australia where he built Tower Transit - Australia’s biggest passenger carrying company responsible for carrying a whopping 380,000,000 people per year and is also present in Singapore, London and LA. He also moved from Australia to London in 2013 when he initially bought into First Group, the UK’s leading provider in transport services.
Alongside being Chairman, Neil spends a lot of his time working with Relay Trust, a charity that operates in post-conflict areas of Africa providing local community leadership training amongst other great initiatives.
The three get deep in conversation about the future of travel and transport post-Covid, skepticism around driverless cars, realities of the London Bus Network as well as hearing about Neil’s legacy work in Africa with Relay Trust.
This is the kind of episode you want to clear the diary for. No distractions, just you, Dominic, Juliet and Neil for 42 minutes. Pull up the sofa and press play.
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This week on Business Without Bullsh-t, we take a look back at the month’s episodes in conversation with Martin Adams from Codec, Jonathan Wood from C2 Cyber and our Budget Special hosted by Oury Clark’s very own Richard Oury, Ian Phipps, Simon Walsh, Jeremy Coker alongside Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby.
You'll hear new, unheard parts of our conversations that take a deeper look at the topics we discussed. There’s more from Martin Adams telling us about the top 3 business trends he’s got his eye on at the moment, as well as giving holistic advice for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Jonathan Wood talks about the realities of transitioning from military life back to normal living, how the entrepreneurial community can work closely with the military to facilitate veteran’s transitions back into work and how Jonathan likes to approach managing his company’s workforce and productivity. Plus there’s more from Oury Clarks’ very own Ian Phipps and Richard Oury talking about the new UK budget, in particular about the new requirements for EMI (Enterprise Management Incentive) schemes as well as Richard explaining what the UK needs to do to get Free Ports working.
Another fully loaded barrel of business talk with experts, talking like people. No bullsh-t. So pull up that chair and press play (and always have a notepad handy)
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Jonathan Wood, Founder and CEO of C2 Cyber joins us this week to talk Business Without Bullsh-t.
On the surface, Jonathan’s current work-life seems synonymous to that of a typical technophile: a former Charted Engineer with a Masters Degree in Renewable Energy Systems Technology and a certified professional in Data Protection, Jonathan now runs C2 Cyber specializing in cybersecurity for major corporates and enterprises. But there’s more to this man's legacy than meets the eye ..
Jonathan tells all about his life before C2 Cyber: from the Afghan Deserts with NATO through to the boardrooms at BT via the Royal Navy, Jonathan's directly intercepted drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean, specialized in Intelligence Gathering in Afganistan, and now works with charities helping ex-veterans get back into work through mentorship and direct employment at C2 Cyber. Sounds fascinating, right?
You’ll also hear Jonathan talk about his comparables between the disciplines of military and white-collar culture, how it's influenced his approach to team building at C2 Cyber as well as hot tips on how to best protect your personal data.
Another fully loaded episode, minus the bullsh-t. Pull up a chair and press play (and stick around for the outtakes ;)
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This week, Business Without Bullsh-t sees an all-star line up joining Andy and Dominic for a UK Budget Special. Bossman Richard Oury alongside Simon Walsh, Ian Phipps and Jeremy Coker takes to the (virtual) round table to discuss what the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak described as “the most important budget for a generation”.
The team discusses an array of topics including their overviews of what the budget looks like as a whole and its implications on businesses and future taxes, the dawn of new VAT rates post-Brexit, how the housing industry has been affected by the extended zero rates on Stamp Duty Land Tax, how the new Self Employment Income Support Scheme will make 600,000 more people eligible for grants and how all of this incredibly generous government spending will be paid back in the long run. Andy also tells us how he plans to do his bit to refuel the economy (involving lots of wine and lobster!)
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, this is a no bullsh-t breakdown of the UK budget given by experts, speaking as people.
Pull up a chair and press play (with a notepad and pen handy).
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Martin Adams, Founder of Codec joins Andy and Dominic this week on Business Without Bullsh-t to talk about how Codec’s cutting-edge AI and Deep Learning technology is enabling them to help companies gain a better understanding of their audience's cultural behaviour through the content they interact with. Fascinating and smart to say the least. But the focus wasn’t just on plugging Codec.
The three went deeper and spoke about the nefarious side of Ad Tech fraud (those cheeky Russian gangsters!), the ever-evolving alliance between government and Big Tech; will we even need governments as public service providers in the future when the tech industry is doing a much better job? and the truth behind the Games Stop fiasco, an indecent which clearly exemplified the power of harnessing online communities to create seismic change in the “real” world.
In fact, so much valuable ground was covered in this conversation that we thought why not deliver the goodness indigestible portions? so expect to hear more from Martin about his top 3 business trends, plus some sage advice for future entrepreneurs, later this month.
In the meantime, pull up a chair, press play, and get stuck into this week’s serving.
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This week on Business Without Bullsh-t, we take a look back at the month’s episodes to round up some of our favourite moments in conversation with Richard Celm of Startupbootcamp Australia and Entrepreneur Tom Graham .. but with a bit of a twist ..
We’ve put them together with new, unheard parts of the conversations where you'll hear Tom speak about his experiences living in China, what learnt about the Chinese way of life and the differences between eastern and western cultures. He also talks more about his time working at Harvard, its social structures and gives comparisons to education in Australia. Richard also dives deeper into Crowd Funding and which sectors are the most appealing in Australia as well as giving tips on the best and cheapest investment platforms on the market today.
As always, we get straight to the point, minus the bullsh-t, so pull up a chair and press play.
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If you caught last week’s episode, you would’ve heard just how articulately Tom spoke about a range of topics, so much so that we decided to save our favorite part of the conversation for its own mini-episode speaking about one of my hot topics, and one which is on the tip of everyone’s tongue at the moment - Cryptocurrency.
Not even sure what Cryptocurrency is? don’t worry, nor does Andy, and you’ll hear Tom break it down beautifully as well hear us give advice on how to take your first steps into the world of DeFi.
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Tom Graham is this week’s guest on Business Without Bullsh-t. With a CV length stretching from London to a small Cheese shop in Paris, Tom’s career legacy really is something.
He’s the Founder of several successful tech companies, was a Managing Partner at TLDR, a leading crypto advisory firm, a qualified Lawyer who lived and practiced in China speaking fluent Chinese, and was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School.
Tom’s wealth of knowledge and caliber of thought took the conversation to some fascinating and insightful depths covering a range of topics including the world of DeFi, the impact of Cryptocurrency and how it’s becoming Gold 2.0, why Food and Energy Security are the next spaces to be looking at for future projects and why world governments must step in and start working with social networks to regulate the dissemination of false information to protect the health of society. And that’s just this week’s dose 😉
We also flip the script and go off-topic for a quick minute to hear Andy's perspective around privilege. He speaks from experience and wears his heart on his sleeve for this one!
Pull up a chair and press play.
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Richard Celm, Co-Founder & Executive Program Director at Startupbootcamp, Australia joins Andy and Dominic on this week’s episode of Business Without Bullsh-t.
With a multifaceted career history driven by an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit and a hunger to constantly challenge himself, Richard’s CV is a very impressive read: from selling Skateboards and investing in http://eatfresh.com (eatfresh.com) in Australia, to managing Investment Funds and establishing the award-winning Accelerator London startup Innovation Centre in London and serving as an Army Reserve Major in command of 117 men in Afghanistan, Richard’s work has earnt him a wealth of knowledge and experience which he currently pours into Startupbootcamp Australia, the world’s largest industry-based startup accelerator program.
The conversation goes deep as the three talk about the realities and intricacies of the startup world, which sectors Richard is currently excited about as well as valuable insight into what makes a strong startup team and what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today’s climate.
Usually, we’d stop there, however, we recently came to realise that there’s always so much of our chats with guests which we don’t end up including in the show, chat which may be less about business but nevertheless, well worth a listen. So in light of our epiphany, we thought we’d try something new by adding a brand new chapter to our show. Some might call it the outtakes, but as Andy likes to say, it’s less business, more bullsh-t!
And so we kick off this new chapter with Dom's and Andy's rants about their annoyances with having to deal with banks and stockbrokers during COVID while Richard talks about Army life in Afghanistan and his thoughts on how society can recover from the war (the latter definitely not being bullsh-t, just to make that clear)
Sounds interesting, right? Pull up a chair and press play. www.startupbootcamp.com.au
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On the last episode of Business Without Bullsh-t, we had the pleasure of speaking to Con Konstantopoulos, a Pharmacology and Physiology graduate and Director of 4 companies who we spoke to in great lengths about a range of topics which we just couldn’t fit all into one episode.
So to make sure you don’t miss out, we decided to split the conversation into 2 parts!In this episode, we take a deeper look at what makes Con tick; his passion for facilitating business in niche markets, his views on the emerging medical marijuana industry, the reality of drug testing in clinical trials and why trusting scientific research about COVID vaccinations is a better idea than relying on social media.
Pull up a chair, press play and soak it in.
Con's company websites:
Akesa - http://www.akesapharma.com/ ( www.akesapharma.com) Syntro - http://www.syntrohealth.com/ ( www.syntrohealth.com) Zenex - http://www.zenexpharma.com/ ( www.zenexpharma.com) Preda - http://www.preda.com.au/bookkeeping (www.preda.com.au/bookkeeping)
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Con Konstantopoulos joins Andy and Dominic on the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t.
With a studied background in Pharmacology and Physiology, Con soon realised that working in the labs wasn’t for him and transitioned into the commercial business side of the industry. Fast forward to today, Con is the Director of four (yes, FOUR) companies providing life-changing services in the Pharmaceutical industries.
Con tells us about what drives his passion for his work, a lot of it coming from his love for connecting people to solve issues that exist out of the conventional box of pharmaceutical practice and improve access to information to help improve people's lives.
The three also discuss the very hot (and fitting) topic of COVID, concerns around proper clinical trials, opinions on government reaction to the pandemic, the clampdown on free speech and explorational thought within Science and ultimately what keeps Con’s faith alive in the pursuit of Scientific truth amid all of the challenges.
Some much-needed expert insight on topics which most of us really are none the wiser about. Want to know more? Pull up a chair and press play.
Con's company websites:
Akesa - http://www.akesapharma.com/ ( www.akesapharma.com) Syntro - http://www.syntrohealth.com/ ( www.syntrohealth.com) Zenex - http://www.zenexpharma.com/ ( www.zenexpharma.com) Preda - http://www.preda.com.au/bookkeeping (www.preda.com.au/bookkeeping)
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Jurate Hardy of Hardy Marketing Solutions joins Andrew and Dominic on this week’s episode of Business without Bullsh-t.
A former professional tennis player turned Product Marketing Agent, Jurate has a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the Eastern European and Russian markets. She gives a fascinating insight into the realities of doing business in Eastern Europe, the cultural complexities of Russian business etiquette and how to prepare yourself to become a successful Product Marketing Agent in those markets (which includes 11 am Vodka drinking with clients). Dominic also tells us about his unexpected Brexit talks with locals in Naples.
Want to know more? Pull up a chair and press play.
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For 2021’s first episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew and Dominic thought they’d take a look back over some of their favourite moments of 2020 in conversation with some of Oury Clark’s most delightful and enlightening clients including:
Tom Best from The Auction Collective Chris Howard from The Rattle Roy Moed from Life Book Angus Donaldson - serial entrepreneur and Investor Noel Duncan from SISU Health Gabrielle Patrick from Knabu Ben Thompson from Employment Hero Robert Wesson from Axiom Financial Services Tom Jeffs from Lucidica
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Dominic Frisby is joined by a new face in place of regular co-host Andrew, Juliet Oury also a partner at Oury Clark and Andrew's sister!
Their guest is Robert White, COO for Western Europe at International Data Corporation (IDC) and CFO for EMEA. IDC provides market intelligence, advisory services, and hosts events for the IT, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets.
In this episode, Robert shares a little about the history of IDC, how the business has adapted to 2020, and some predictions around what the future of data looks like.
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Business Journalist and former Editor-In-Chief of the FT’s fDi magazine, Courtney Fingar, is the latest guest on Business without Bullsh-t.
With a 20-year career in business journalism, Courtney has become Editor-in-Chief of the recently launched Investment Monitor, part of New Statesman Media Group.
She joins Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby to discuss the online publication, international investment, and the future of journalism.
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Joining Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby on this episode of Business without Bullsh-t is Olafur Thorkelsson.
Originally from Iceland and with a passion for tech, Olafur is CEO and Co-founder of Data Dwell, a software provider making content work harder for marketing and sales teams.
The three discuss big data, utilising digital footprints, cultural differences in sales, and the benefits of colonising mars (yep, they go there. Far out!)
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Tom Jeffs joins Andy and Dominic in the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t.
Tom is the Founder and Director of Lucidica, an IT support and consulting company with offices in both London and Kiev.
The three discuss why more tech companies should be making R&D tax relief work for their businesses, how and why to offshore to Ukraine, plus some in-depth chat (and little-known facts) about VAT.
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Joining Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby on the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t is serial entrepreneur Roy Moëd, founder and CEO of bespoke memoir service, LifeBook.
Inspired by his own father's experience with creating an autobiography, Roy set up LifeBook in 2010 with the aim to give elder adults a new-found purpose and a project to stimulate their minds.
The three discuss the ageing population, the therapeutic power of the memoir process, and how to go about creating a legacy.
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Joining Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby on the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t is Noel Duncan.
Noel is CEO of SiSU Health, a preventative health platform empowering people to “own their health” through data-tracking and personalized programs and services.
The three discuss enhancing the public’s health literacy, learning from data, and the psychologies we can use to incentivize behaviour changes.
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The latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t is joined by Ben Thompson, CEO at Employment Hero, a virtual employment management platform.
Ben talks to Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby about his recent plans for international expansion, how the disruption of the pandemic has catalyzed flexible working behaviors on a mass scale, and what is in store for the future of borderless work.
Also, listen out for a wonderful chicken analogy.
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The latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t is joined by one of Oury Clark’s ex-clients Lachlan Faulkner, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Stiltz Lifts.
Since venturing over from Aus to set up the business in 2010, Stiltz has seen rapid growth and was this year awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2020.
Alongside Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby, Lachlan discusses the economic time bomb that is Britain’s aging population, what it takes to grow a business and why big companies have to buy innovation.
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This week’s episode of Business without Bullsh-t is joined by David Rogers. Having once walked the halls of Oury Clark, David is now Director of Accounting for the aerospace engineering firm, the Ferra Group.
With Dominic Frisby and Andy Oury, David discusses the recent impact of coronavirus on aerospace and some of the uncomfortable questions that surround the industry.
The three also chat about all things accountancy (what some may call the world’s second oldest profession); how accountancy has changed over the years, the importance of keeping up-to-date with tech, and what the skill-set of an accountant may need to look like in the future.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined by the founder and CEO of SquareBook, Joe Sluys.
Aiming to provide fairer outcomes and include a wider community of investors, SquareBook is a multi-tiered auction platform, digitizing the initial public offerings process.
Joe discusses raising money for startups, trends in conscious capitalism, and how entrepreneurs could be solving social problems.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined by entrepreneur Robert Wesson, CEO of International Financial Services business, Axiom.
E-money licences are making it easier for companies to have a fully remote international presence which has only become more important in the wake of coronavirus. The three discuss why borders can no longer be barriers, the benefits of a 'help first, generate revenue later' culture, and whether we are seeing the end of the traditional bank account.
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On the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with architect Kevin Driver, Director of Turner Architectural Studios.
The three discuss how the UK could be delivering housing more affordably and effectively, the impact of Covid-19 on our cities and the most interesting cultural differences between the UK and Australia when it comes to working practices and email etiquette.
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Tax barrister Anne Fairpo joins Andrew and Dominic (and Dominic's dog Frodo) in the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t.
Anne specializes in UK and international corporate tax planning and disputes, with an interest in intellectual property tax and UK-US cross-border tax planning.
It’s an enlightening conversation that covers a wide range of topics about tax relating to technology businesses and the digital economy, what to do with your IP, and international tax cooperation.
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Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined in the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t by Sam Collins, Head of Commercial and Membership at Ukie - the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry trading body.
The three discuss the effects of COVID on consumer consumption, the impact of gaming tech on other industries, and improving the nation's digital literacy.
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In this episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew and Dominic sit down with D-Code.
With a 16-year history in Music and Audio, including presenting on BBC Radio 1, senior production duties for BAFTA-nominated video game DJ Hero and producing The Reggie Yates Podcast, Dee has experienced numerous phases of the business.
We chat about the changing trends in the music industry, how technology is democratizing the space, and why surviving in the industry today depends on being a polymath.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Zoe Whyatt, Founder and Director at Whyatt Consulting.
With an impressive career history as CEO and business advisor based in the US and then Australia, Zoe now helps start-ups build the foundations for growth.
We discuss the importance of being able to pivot markets as a start-up, the complexity of entering different geographical markets, what makes a successful business partner, and why the Director of Administration is the often forgotten yet most integral hire for any start-up business.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Michael Spanos, founder of Global Sustain.
The company's vision is based on creating a sustainable world where companies embrace responsibility and respect for human and natural capital in their quest for growth.
The three discuss the world of Sustainability, exploring the landscape, current initiatives, and how integrating Sustainability into corporate structures actually work.
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Continuing the conversation with Alison Coward, this episode of Business without Bullsh-t flips the tried and trusted format on its head as Alison shifts focus to Ross and Andrew who delve into life at Oury Clark. Andrew Oury, partner and Accountant, and Ross Meadows, Employment and Immigration Lawyer, both have a wealth of experience in their respective sectors.
The three discuss how technology has forced an evolution in the role and cost of lawyers and accountants, when it's time to turn to an accountant or a lawyer, and how technology has changed these professions, with some wise words for aspiring undergraduates thrown in.
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In this episode of Business without Bullsh-t we see Oury Clark solicitor Ross Meadows step in for Dominic Frisby to sit down with Alison Coward, founder of Bracket Creative and author.
Alison has over 15 years of experience in creative team facilitation. Bracket Creative focuses on finding the perfect balance between team creativity, collaboration, and productivity.
The three discuss Alison’s passion for team culture, what effective collaboration should look like, and her experiences in implementing strategies.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Chris Howard, co-founder of The Rattle.
Chris studied at MIT and was a Professor of Physics at Harvard before becoming an entrepreneur. The Rattle is a disruptive collective hub focused on helping artists, creatives, and start-ups develop and sell their products on their own terms. He’s also a massive foodie.
The three discuss Chris’s smart, clear-cut perspectives on the reality of today’s creative industries, the true value of an artist and how to approach monetisation in today’s climate.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Gabrielle Patrick, Founder and CEO of Knabu, a cutting-edge digital financial institution encompassing the best of peer-to-peer transacting and centralized banking.
We discuss the challenges as a disruptor within the traditional banking industry, the frustration with global inequality of value transfer, plus we get to the truth behind the glorified reality of being a CEO.
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In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Angus Donaldson, serial entrepreneur and investor operating within housing development and social media advertising.
We discuss the importance of small housing developers in preventing the death of the high street, plus we explore whether data has taken the soul out of advertising and how it’s evolved since the 1970s.
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We kick off Business without Bullsh-t in the company of Tom Best, co-founder of The Auction Collective and ex-Christie's (youngest) auctioneer.
The Auction Collective represents emerging and unrepresented artists and aims to make buying art an accessible and everyday experience. We discuss what you can learn about negotiating and selling from auctions, working directly with artists, and what makes auctioning such a unique experience.
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