Businessin Wales: The Podcast

This week, Daniel welcomed to the studio the CEO of one of the country's leading health charities. Adam Fletcher of Cancer Research Wales spoke about his journey into his current role, the charity's 60th anniversary and their record breaking year, as well as the new developments into cancer research. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

This week we welcomed founder and managing director of Specialist Security Co, Rachel Fleri. Rachel shares insight into the security industry and tells Dan about her company being in business for 25 years. Rachel also talks about working in a male-dominated field and the challenges of being a business owner juggling family life. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

Dan Wilde brings his 25+ years of employment law experience to the studio as he discusses the 2025 Employments Rights Act and the changes it has seen this year as well the upcoming adjustments to the bill in 2027. This episode is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

Daniel was joined by award-winning entrepreneur Andrew Richards on this week's podcast episode. Andrew shared his journey from Mountain Ash to Nottingham University and into London at a young age and explains the experiences along the way that impacted himself and his career. The entrepreneur also discussed his current ventures such as investing back into Wales and more. This podcast is sponsored...

This week Dan is joined by former rugby international now Corporate Relations Lead at Dow Schofield Watts, Ellis Jenkins. Ellis recalls highlights of his rugby career, discusses leadership qualities, and shares the experience of transitioning from international rugby to the corporate world.  This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

In a special edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast, we are on the road at the Royal Welsh Show 2026, where Daniel sits down with some of the biggest names at the showground. This episode is a compilation of interviews with Llyr Gruffydd MS, Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability; Abi Reader, President of NFU Cymru; Frazer McAuley, Senior Policy Adviser at the Country Land and B...

Paul Kerslake joins the show and discusses his personal journey from learning a trade to founding N3XUS, a global infrastructure platform. Paul talks about growing the business across the Middle East and Asia, and what the Welsh government can learn from doing business in these areas. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.  

Former Love Island contestant Callum Macleod joins the podcast to share his story of going from TV back to his roots of aircraft engineering and the challenges and opportunities that arose during his journey. Callum speaks about navigating the media industry with a family and the experience he gained from pursuing a career that provides fulfilment. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

Leon Pesticcio joins Daniel in the studio in this episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast. Leon shares insight on what a major rebrand looks like for a Managing Director as his company transitioned from Bridgend Ford into Waterton Motor Group. He also explains the dynamic of working alongside his father in the motor trade and discusses the rising trend of Chinese-manufactured vehicles. This podcas...

The podcast travelled to Parkgate Hotel Cardiff this week to host another roundtable special, focusing on marketing in Wales under the new government. Daniel was joined by James Robinson from Hello Starling, Emily Gallagher from Ubiquity, Will Meredith from Golley Slater, Rhys Flowers from Four Cymru, and Kate Mann from Cowshed. The group spoke about doing more with less, the benefit or threat of...

Following Plaid Cymru's election victory, Daniel was joined by Judith Sadler from Sinclair Group, Chloe Stanford from Always Responsive, Zac Lyndon-Jones from Cardiff City Community Foundation and Adam Thomas-Brown from Mentra Ventures at Sinclair Jaguar Land Rover Cardiff. The group discussed how Plaid Cymru's new power in the Senedd could affect their businesses and others as well as what they w...

Prostate Cymru's Head of Commercial, Owen Pugsley joins Daniel for this episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast. The theme being men's health, Owen addresses the misconceptions with prostate exams and highlights the importance of getting a test. Owen also explains some incredible experiences he has had while fundraising for Prostate Cymru. Sponsored by Sinclair Group.    

On the 20th episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast, Managing Director of Brains Brewery, Nick Payne joins the show. Nick speaks on his early career working for Diageo and Guinness, and how he applied his experience to elevate the Brains brand. He discusses the current trends in the hospitality industry as well as his company's plans for the future.

This week welcomed members of the Women empowerment community, SheWho for a roundtable special. Co-founded by Women in leadership roles, the group speak about what SheWho means to them, as well as their last event held on International Women's day.  They emphasise allyship and momentum as key factors of achieving actionable change within industries. This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

This week welcomes Rhys Morris, Managing Director of The Busy Group, an organisation committed to reengaging young people with education. Rhys talks about his early life, serving in the army before joining The Busy Group.  He also shares heart-warming stories of how The Busy Group has changed the lives of their students. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

Director of Boyce Group, Niall Leighton-Boyce, and Cllr James Clarke, join Daniel in this latest edition of the Businessin Wales podcast. Daniel explores the pair's working relationship between an investor and cabinet member. Niall and James also highlight the progress that has been made in redeveloping Newport's city centre and reveal the ambitious plans they have for the future.  This podcast is...

On this episode, the podcast travelled to Sinclair Land Rover to host a panel that discussed the cost of doing business in Wales including: Jamie Callan, head of business at Sinclair Land Rover Swansea, Andrew Douglas, manager of Swansea Business Improvement District, Sarah Pearce, COO at A&D Carbon Solutions, and Russel Greenslade, Director of CBI Wales. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Grou...

James Robinson, Managing Director of Hello Starling, joins Daniel in the latest episode of the Businessin Wales podcast.  James discusses the evolution of media and the challenges it poses. He explains how agencies like Hello Starling have adapted through this ever-changing landscape and also offers advice on what makes successful advertising.  He also talks about the importance of our inaugural W...

CEO and Founder of TownSq, Gareth Jones, joins the Businessin Wales Podcast this week.  Daniel and Gareth discuss the latest changes to business rates in Wales and look ahead to the upcoming revaluation in April. Gareth shares his thoughts on creating fairer opportunity for small businesses to thrive.  This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

This edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast sees us joined by Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director of FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District for the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city transforming before our eyes, and after a year of outstanding events and plans for major infrastructure, we ask: Has there ever been a more exciting time to be a Cardiffian? This podcast is sponsored by the Si...

This latest episode welcomes Ollie Griffiths, former Dragons and Wales international rugby player who discusses his endeavours into property during his career and now becoming an online personal trainer. Ollie also opened up about living with a rare condition which made him prioritise health and wellness. This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.    

In the first episode of 2026, Dean Jones joins the podcast and discusses the potential trends in the coming year across media and advertising, as well as plans for his own company including a debut awards night. He also looks back on his journey and the lessons he learned to become a founder and sales & marketing director today.

In the tenth episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we're joined by special guest Henry Engelhardt, founder of Admiral and dubbed the "Father of Welsh FinTech". In a wide-ranging interview, we cover everything from his life growing up in Chicago, early business lessons, to setting up one of Wales' most successful companies and the highs and lows along the way. Henry also discusses his thoughts o...

In the ninth episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we host three special guests in reaction to this year's Autumn Budget announcement.  Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, John Hurst, Partner of Harding Evans, Laura Selby, and Associate Director of FOR Cardiff, Emily Cotterill, all joined us to give their insight on what the budget means for Wales.

In the latest edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast, we are joined by Captains Clubhouse co-founders and experienced sports leaders Ria Burrage-Male and Vicki Sutton to discuss leadership, resilience and starting a new platform.