Talking Wise

What happens when you swap a structured corporate career as a Program Manager at BT for the fast-paced, high-stakes world of logistics? In this episode, we sit down with Duncan Ruckledge, owner of Dunk Distribution, to get a look at what it really takes to launch and scale an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) business. Duncan tells some honest truths of the industry - from surviving 18-hour da...

An accident on the road is stressful - but the paperwork and "he-said, she-said" that follow can be even more expensive. In this episode, Renee Rogers, the founder of ONO dive into why the first 10 minutes after an incident are the most critical for your business’s bottom line.  Learn how moving from manual reporting to instant data capture can protect your fleet and your profits.

When a data breach hits, we often assume it was an inside mistake. But the reality? Your business is only as secure as the software, and third-party suppliers you trust with your data. This episode we're with our security and compliance experts Niall Geary and Darryl Oung from Wise to map out where supplier risk actually enters your business - and exactly how to spot the red flags before sign...

We sit down with Rob Galkoff, owner of Spotted Bee, who has built a successful logistics business from the ground up. From his previous career to unexpectedly launching his own operation during the Coronavirus pandemic, Rob shares his story behind getting started in logistics - and what it truly takes to turn an idea into a functioning, growing business. This episode is packed with real insights,...

Six years, 2,190 days, and a lot of gray hairs later. To celebrate Wise’s sixth anniversary, Dan Richards (Deputy CEO) and James Orton (CPTO) sit down with our Marketing Manager, Chloe Tierney-Martin for a raw, unfiltered look at their journey so far.  We deep dive into the culture and the personal values of the two people steering the ship.

The UK is undergoing the biggest transformation in employment law in decades - and businesses can’t afford to ignore it. In this episode, we unpack the sweeping reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 and explore what they mean for employers, employees, and subcontractors alike. With 28 major reforms designed to shift the UK towards a more “pro-worker” framework, the way business...

"Sales" is a bit of a loaded word, isn't it? You’re probably picturing suits, aggressive handshakes, and people who won't stop emailing you. But at Wise, it’s a whole different game. And this week, our sales team are taking over the podcast! We’re hanging out with the people who actually grow our platform. We talk about everything from the high of that first closed deal to the...

We mark Mental Health Awareness Week by opening up an honest conversation about what mental health support really looks like inside a fast-paced, client-driven business. Joined by our Mental Health First Aiders, we explore why this week matters, what it means in practice, and how we can all play a part in looking after ourselves and each other at work. This episode goes beyond awareness. It’s abou...

Fuel costs are one of the biggest overheads for logistics businesses - and often one of the least transparent. In this episode of Talking Wise, we are joined by Arthur Elmes, owner of Carefuel to unpack how businesses can stop overpaying for fuel without taking on more admin. We dive into how Carefuel helps businesses secure better fuel card deals, removes hidden surcharges and continuously tracks...

Do your working practices reflect a true self-employed working arrangement? Does your contract reflect the working practices accurately? Or are you just hoping you never got a knock at the door from HMRC? Status can feel complex, but it often comes down to understanding the “big three.” These are the foundations self-employment - but they’re rarely explained in a way that’s easy to apply. Our expe...

Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, is joined by Lee Wilcox, Co-Founder & CEO of On The Tools. They discuss the origins of On The Tools, the real challenges facing construction today - from recruitment and skills shortages to regulation and red tape - and why mental health remains such a critical issue in the industry. The conversation also explores the lack of support for self-employed contract...

Sourcing vans shouldn’t slow your business down - but for many logistics companies, it does. In this episode of Talking Wise, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, sits down with the team from Vanaways to unpack what’s really happening in the van market - and how growing businesses can cut through the complexity. We explore the real barriers stopping businesses from getting vans on the road - and how...

We're joined by Gary Jacobs, founder of Gigzee and Eazitax, to explore the realities of self-employment in private hire and what businesses across industries can learn. We talk the challenges drivers face day-to-day, the rules and regulations operators need to navigate, and how lessons from private hire can apply to logistics and other sectors. Whether you’re a private hire operator, a logist...

Most businesses don’t fail because they can’t recruit drivers - they fail because the back office breaks when they scale. In this episode, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, joins our host Chloe Tierney-Martin to bust the five most common myths that quietly cost time, money, and create risk for growing logistics operations - and shares practical steps to fix them. From Right to Work checks to contr...

Right to Work checks are a legal requirement for UK businesses - but many still aren’t confident they’re getting them right. We're breaking down Right to Work checks in simple terms. We cover what a valid Right to Work check looks like in the UK, who is responsible for carrying out checks, when they need to happen, and the consequences of getting it wrong. We also explore how businesses engag...

 We take you behind the scenes of Wise Advantage, the new digital marketplace transforming how UK logistics businesses access trusted suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. Dan Richards sits down with Evie, Wise’s Commercial Operations Manager, and Trevor, Account Director, who were instrumental in building and launching the platform.

We celebrate the incredible women driving Wise forward. From operations to client success, tech to compliance, our female team members share their stories, challenges, and successes - offering insights into what it takes to thrive in technology sector. Join us as we highlight their achievements, discuss the importance of diversity, and learn lessons that can inspire anyone, regardless of role or i...

In the first epsiode of "Talking Wise", we sit down with Wise's founders Simon Hills, Dan Richards and James Orton to dive into the the story how was Wise was born - the good, the bad and the behind the scenes!