The Business Influencer

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, we sit down with Gurpreet Bassi, CEO of Bond Wolfe, to explore how discipline, relationships and decision-making come together to build a £1 billion property busines...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Clark, a leading voice on industrial strategy and urban economic development, to discuss how nations and businesses can stay competitive in a r...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, we sit down with Shekhar Natarajan , founder and CEO of Orchestro. AI , to explore how technology, empathy, and collaboration can redefine the future of business and...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Guy, a leading legal expert from RLK Solicitors, to explore the critical topic of risk management in today’s fast-changing business and legal...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, we’re joined by two influential voices in alternative finance: Steve Deakin, CEO of BCRS Business Loans, and Steve Walker, Chief Executive of ART Business Loans. Tog...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode of The Business Influencer Podcast, our host sits down with Iain McCallister, former boxer turned entrepreneur and the dynamic CEO of MAN Commercial Protection. Leavi...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode of The Business Influencer Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ben Sinclair, founder of Dr. Finlays, who has overcome the challenges of cancer and long COVID. We dive into h...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. From a challenging childhood in care and experiencing homelessness to building a £550 million fortune, Peter Waddell’s journey is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the power o...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Chan Kataria OBE, CEO of Emh. Housing has always remained a high political priority but successive governments have failed in addressing this. Ho...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Doug Wright MBE DL. Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of his franchised restaurant company which operates twenty-six McDonald’s restaurants acr...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Neil Berry and Chris Barlow from MHA. We dissect the recent Autumn 2024 budget and its implications for businesses, entrepreneurs and the regions...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Saul Resnick, CEO of DHL Supply Chain (UK & Ireland). Saul was one of our key panellists at the recent Midlands Economic Summit held on 7th J...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University. Professor Aleks Subic provides his views and insights about how t...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews John Caudwell, the British Billionaire who founded mobile phone retailer Phones 4u. John describes his entrepreneurial journey and how he came to...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Matt Hammond, PwC Midlands Region Leader, Birmingham Senior Partner & U.K. Head of International Markets. Matt provides his insights on skill...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews Steven Fine, Chief Executive Officer of Peel Hunt LLP. We discuss the importance of the role of a Non-Executive Director. We also discuss...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews John O'Brien MBE, founder of Anthropy. We discuss the importance of entrepreneurship, local and national government to "place". We also di...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews Sarah Walker-Smith, Chief Executive of Shakespeare Martineau. We discuss if social media is an important part of a leader's communication...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews millionaire Cresswell Welch. We explore how Cresswell has managed to build a successful business despite not being able to read or write....

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews John Crabtree OBE, Chair of the Board for The Commonwealth Games 2022 (which is taking place in Birmingham) and Lord Lieutenant of the West Midla...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Steven Lewis and Dr. Rebecca Weintraub. In today's competitive business landscape, the art of communication is more important than ever. We discu...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews Byron Dixon, CEO and Founder of Micro-Fresh. Byron discusses whether upbringing and culture can influence one's success. We also discuss g...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews Hiten Bhatt, trainer, coach and author of The Leadership Adventure. We discuss wealth creation, entrepreneurship and practical strategies...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day. In this episode, our host interviews Gypsy Billionaire Alfie Best. We delve into his entrepreneurial journey and how he scaled to become Europe’s largest holiday and residential park...

Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.   In this episode, our host interviews Kevin Harris, Leicester Managing Partner at RSM UK. We discuss the importance of entrepreneurship, leadership, place and what the future h...