In The Business

A 17-year-old entrepreneur (Finley Hyett) takes on the biggest questions young founders ask: where to start, how to be taken seriously, and what to build first to stack skills fast. We break down confidence, handling pushback, standing out, networking intelligently, and the real trade-off between service businesses and “faceless” models like dropshipping. Plus how to think about AI/“machine learni...

If you have ever thought “What the hell do I do with my life?” and felt like uni is your only option, this episode is for you. Harrison and Tom sit down with India Elsom, founder of Engaged Social Media and Marketing, to answer real questions about life after school. They cover feeling stuck, whether uni is actually right for you, how gap years and work experience really play out, and what kind of...

Gavin Bell (who sold his company last year) breaks down you questions about “How do you sell a business?” You’ll learn: Where buyers come from (and why “list it on a site” usually brings time-wasters) How businesses get valued (EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, net profit) How to push your multiple up by building what acquirers want (team, systems, lower risk) The earn-out trap and how to prote...

Charlotte Giddings didn’t start a brownie empire because she wanted to. She started it because she had no other choice. During lockdown, with £2 left ,a startup loan hanging over her, and no way to open her café, she made one decision that changed everything: “If I make 50p today, it’s 50p more thanyesterday.”   In this episode, Charlotte reveals: ·       How a single Facebook post turned into a n...

In this episode, Paul Avins breaks down exactly why the school system fails entrepreneurs, why the UK culture holds back ambition, and how to build the mindset required to scale a business in today’s world. Paul reveals the truth about entrepreneurship, from overcoming fear and scarcity thinking to understanding leverage, building a network, and using AI to grow faster than ever. If you want to le...

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Robinson, founder of LMSUK, a global entertainment brand built on helping creatives turn their art into a real, sustainable business. Josh shares how he went from sneaking backstage at festivals as a teenager to running a company that works with artists, producers, and creators across the world. His journey shows what’s possible when creativity meets practica...

In this episode, Alex breaks down why most young entrepreneurs sabotage themselves, why talking to real customers beats every marketing playbook, how loneliness destroys early-stage founders, and why your network the decides whether you actually make progress or just look busy online.

Small business owners jump on Reddit every day asking the same thing:“Why is everything in my business so slow, messy, and chaotic?”In this episode of Reddit Asks In The Business, we put the internet’s most-asked questions straight to Andy Skinner, a Lean Six Sigma specialist who fixes broken processes, removes waste, and helps businesses run like actual businesses. Not duct-taped chaos machines....

Steve Chadwick spent 40 years in the corporate world before turning his focus to helping business owners master their mindset. In this episode he shares why most founders feel trapped by the very business they built, how to shift from “I have to” to “I choose to,” and why great leaders delegate not dominate. We get into the Reticular Activating System, your brain’s internal filter, how to reprogra...

In this episode we sit down with Ian March , a mindset and hypnosis coach who helps entrepreneurs regulate their nervous system and rebuild calm from the inside out. Ian breaks down what happens when you lose control under pressure and how simple breathing techniques can instantly reset your body and mind. He explains the power of meditation, visualisation, and posture in building real confidence...

Rohan (Plannex) breaks down how to win by going tighter, not broader, serving a defined niche (financial planners) and shipping before you overthink. We get into why the best companies start microscopically small, how to turn a community into real world events, and why “just do it” isn’t a slogan, it’s the operating system. If you’re still polishing the plan six months later, this one’s for you. Y...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Slinn, founder of JS Global Group, who started his business from his bedroom at just 19 years old with only £400 in the bank turning it into a multi-million-pound operation. Jake shares the full story of how he built one of the UK’s most unique waste management and salvage businesses, dealing with everything from counterfeit goods and seized containers to aban...

In this episode, we sit down with Norbert Csorba , a UEFA-qualified coach whose journey from hospitality and construction to academy football at Watford is built on sacrifice, persistence, and emotional intelligence. Norbert shares how his struggles has shaped his coaching philosophy,  focused on people, process, and mindset. We talk about what truly separates academy players from grassroots ones,...

In this episode, we speak with Ashley Johnson, founder of Hyja, a company helping businesses build meaningful partnerships with charities through corporate social responsibility (CSR).Ashley shares how his own experiences with the NHS and family health challenges shaped his mission to help companies make a real impact. From distributing surplus stock to local charities, to creating long-term commu...

From one small bakery to a £10 million business with 200 staff and 10 locations, Steve Magnall’s journey shows what real entrepreneurship looks like. He shares how he worked seven days a week, and scaled Two Magpies Bakery from £450K turnover to millions. A powerful story about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow a business from the ground up.

From salon chair to startup founder, Alisia, the creator of Paiire Beauty, shares her journey from freelance makeup artist to tech entrepreneur. After two decades in the beauty industry, Alisia realised there was no platform that truly supported artists like her, so she built one. With no tech background, she taught herself the startup world, raised investment, and turned an idea she had in the sh...

We’ve officially hit 20 episodes and what a journey it’s been. In this episode we look back at everything we’ve learned so far from speaking with founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs across the UK. From building multimillion pound companies to starting from nothing, every guest has taught us something that’s changed the way we think about business. We break down the five biggest lessons that have stuc...

From selling his car and starting out with a rusty van to scaling a cleaning company with over 150 staff, George Pennell’s journey proves that you don’t need a flashy idea to build a successful business. In this episode, George shares how he spotted an opportunity during Covid, took a huge risk, and turned oven cleans into major commercial contracts — including a £3m TV production set. We talk abo...

  In this conversation, grief coach Kate Nudds shares her journey from a successful recruitment career to becoming a grief coach after experiencing profound personal loss. She discusses the differences between coaching and counseling, emphasizing the goal-oriented nature of coaching in contrast to the present-focused approach of counseling. Kate highlights how grief can serve as a catalyst for per...

In this episode, Ben Coomber shares his journey from personal health struggles to becoming a high-performance coach and entrepreneur. We dive into his philosophy of ‘awesome living’, tackling limiting beliefs, mastering self-regulation, and finding true balance between work, health, and family. Ben also opens up about the realities of building a supplement brand, overcoming setbacks, and why quali...

In this conversation, Dan Farr discusses the essentials of copywriting.

In this episode, we’re joined by Julius Grut , a viral content strategist who’s worked with top entrepreneurs and brands to create videos that rack up millions of views. Julius breaks down the psychology behind what actually makes a video go viral and why the first three seconds are the most important part of any post. He shares his three core principles for creating content that performs and why...

In this conversation, Andrew shares his extensive journey in sales and business development, detailing his early experiences, career transitions, and the lessons learned along the way.

In this conversation, Ben Herbert shares his journey from overcoming physical challenges at birth to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry.

In this conversation, we speak to Miguel, one of the founders and the CEO of The Eight App, and we explore the raising capital and the challenges and friction that can occur when building a company between founders.