The Business Men

After an incredible first season of The Business Men, Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett are taking a moment to look back on the journey so far. From unforgettable guests and unexpected insights to the moments that made them laugh, think, and sometimes panic, Ben and Joel reminisce about their biggest highlights from the podcast. They reveal the scariest moment they've experienced, discuss the most ins...

Joel Dommett is back on The Business Men and Ben Shephard has plenty to catch him up on!  In this episode, Ben and Joel reunite behind the mic as Joel shares what life has been like since becoming a dad, we hear from some famous faces sampling For Skin for the first time, and Ben puts Joel to the test in a skincare quiz!  Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Jo...

Susie Ma, founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, joins Ben to discuss the realities of building a business from the ground up, the challenges of scaling a fast-growing company, and the lessons she's learned throughout her career. Susie shares why purpose has always been at the heart of her business, and how success can be used as a platform to create meaningful change. From selling homemade beauty pr...

Frankie James, founder of Ideas Fest and creator of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, joins Ben in the studio. In a world where building a business can often feel lonely, Frankie has made it her mission to bring entrepreneurs together. She's created communities that connect founders, celebrate success, and provide support through the challenges of running a business. Frankie shares her journe...

James Harknett, tanning expert and spray tanner to the stars, joins Ben on this weeks episode.  As the go-to spray tan expert for celebrities, fashion shows and major TV productions, James has spent more than two decades turning a niche skill into a thriving personal brand. Along the way, he's worked with global beauty companies, launched his own successful business and built a reputation as...

Aaron Chatterley built Feelunique into one of Europe’s leading online beauty retailers before selling the business to Sephora. Ben sits down with Aaron to explore the lessons behind that journey, and why he's now building INDU, a teen beauty brand.  Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusine...

Beauty Journalist Nadine Baggot joins Ben in the studio this week, for a lively conversation as Nadine gets into the nitty gritty of Joel and Ben's beauty business moves so far.  Nadine shares the lessons she's learned from decades in the beauty industry and puts Ben's beauty knowledge to the test in a game of Skincare Myth or Truth, as he attempts to separate fact from fiction on everything...

Holly Tucker MBE and founder of Holly & Co, is one of the UK's most influential entrepreneurs, and her journey has always been about more than building successful businesses. In this episode,  Ben sits down with the former co-founder of Not On The High Street and founder of Holly & Co - one of Britain's leading champions of small business, to explore purpose, legacy, creativity, and what it truly...

Ben and Joel take to the stage for a night of Comedy & Cream! Think 'stand-up meets skincare' for a night of jokes, product testing, and plenty of unpredictable audience interaction. A safe space for filthy people, if you will! From big laughs to honest reactions, this is what happens when comedy and skincare collide. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Join our Patreon...

From failed business ventures, divorce and cash flow problems, to one of the most distinctive and disruptive brands in British culture, YO! Sushi. Founder Simon Woodroffe joins Ben to talk about the lightbulb idea he had on a chance business lunch that lead to a long, fruitful and rewarding career. Simon discusses the highs and lows of starting his own business, how he overcame challenges, and bei...

Frankie Bridge, the singer, author and entrepreneur, joins Ben in the studio to talk about how she’s shaking up the lifestyle space with her brand, Faves. Frankie lifts the lid on the inspiration behind launching a business rooted in curation and community, revealing how she turned her personal recommendations into a fast-growing brand. She opens up about making the leap from entertainment into en...

Tim Campbell MBE, entrepreneur, mentor, and the very first winner of The Apprentice, sits down with Ben. Tim takes us back to where it all started, winning the show in 2005 and stepping straight into the business world with Lord Sugar, before going on to build an impressive career of his own. From launching the Bright Ideas Trust to championing social mobility and helping young people start busine...

Ben and Joel hit a major milestone in their entrepreneurial journey, the arrival of their very first product samples for their men’s skincare brand, For Skin. After months of brainstorming, branding, and behind-the-scenes hustle, the boxes finally land… but will the products live up to expectations? From first impressions and fragrance debates, the pair put For Skin through its paces. It’s a turni...

Sarah Jossel, journalist, broadcaster, and beauty editor of the Sunday Times Style, joins Ben for a lively conversation around everything she's learnt working behind the scenes in the beauty industry, which she reveals all on, in her new book Diary of a Beauty Editor. The conversation explores Sarah’s drive to share her knowledge of skincare, and how she’s built trust by making beauty more accessi...

Dr Megan Rossi aka The Gut Health Doctor, joins Ben this week for a fascinating deep dive into gut health, business, and building a trusted brand based on the science.  From working in the NHS to becoming one of the most influential voices in global nutrition, Megan shares how she transformed scientific research into a thriving business, spanning bestselling books, a successful clinic, and a power...

Luke Hersheson, stylist, entrepreneur, and CEO of cult British brand Hershesons, this week chats to Ben, about building a modern business in an old industry. From growing up in a legendary hairdressing family to reinventing the salon model, Luke opens up about taking creative risks, learning to lead teams, and what it really takes to scale a premium brand without losing its soul. Ben and Luke dig...

Skincare influencer James Welsh gives Ben and Joel his insights and advice on the skincare industry, Korean beauty trends, the problems facing the men's grooming market in particular, tips for building a routine and debunks popular myths around skincare. Plus, he gives expert opinion on For Skin and how they can successfully launch their brand. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.co...

London chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray, founders of Fallow share how their fine-dining backgrounds at Dinner by Heston shaped their nose-to-tail, low-waste, sustainability-led approach, and how they launched via pop-ups before being hit by COVID lockdown days after opening. They explain pivoting to takeaway to survive, negotiating a strong lease post-lockdown, and evolving Fallow into a central L...

Brand designer Ella Williams‑Brown is back to reveal the final two logos for For Skin that YOU get to vote on. One of which will become the face of the brand, and there’s no room for compromise. Ella walks Ben and Joel through her final concepts after weeks of feedback, debate, and refinement. The boys break down what they love, what they’re unsure about, and where their instincts clash… before ha...

Wayne Goss, YouTube legend and entrepreneur built one of the most trusted voices in the beauty industry from his bedroom — without hype, gimmicks, or filters — and turned it into a global business. He talks us through monetising honesty, building a brand his audience actually trusts, and his honest take on skincare and mens make-up.  Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x...

Will Best, TV host and co‑founder of the award‑winning canned cocktail brand Bloody Drinks, joins Joel and Ben this week. Will shares how him and best mate Harry found a gap in the market at university, when they couldn't order the perfect Bloody Mary, just like Harry made. This sparked a business idea that grew from kitchen experiments into a rapidly expanding drinks company. He talks through the...

Nic Taylor, founder of 47 Skin, shares his truly unbelievable origin story, one that starts not in a lab or a boardroom, but with his grandma Pat. In this episode, Nic shares the full journey from the moment his grandma discovered the now‑famous compound by complete chance, to Nic realising its potential, to the wild early days of trying to build a business around something that almost never exist...

Paul Boross AKA “The Pitch Doctor” joins Joel and Ben to break down what really goes into a powerful pitch. With decades of experience coaching CEOs, founders, performers and industry leaders, Paul knows exactly why some ideas soar while others fall flat. In this energetic and insight‑packed episode, the trio dig into the core ingredients of a pitch that actually gets remembered. How to create ins...

Jordan Schwarzenberger is the creative strategist and media operator behind some of the UK’s biggest digital success stories. From co‑founding Arcade Media to helping scale the global phenomenon of the Sidemen, Jordan has become one of the most influential figures in the creator economy. We dive into how he went from an internship at Vice to leading strategy for top creators, the inside story of b...

Ben and Joel sit down with the unstoppable Trinny Woodall—founder of the powerhouse beauty brand Trinny London. Known for her bold vision, magnetic energy and no‑nonsense approach to reinvention, Trinny takes the boys behind the scenes of how she built a modern, digital-first skincare and makeup empire from scratch. From identifying a gap in the market to creating products people can’t live withou...