The CAPB Podcast

In this episode, Rory Copinger-Symes CBE owner and founder of Commando Spirit takes on a Journey from distinguished career in the Royal Marines to blending Whisky. This is a story where passion, charity and leadership combine together to create an amazing brand, and a Whisky that has credibility on its own feet.

In this episode we speak with Royal Navy Veteran Mike Hesketh who is the founder of Hesketh Healthcare. Born in Wales, trained in Leeds and ‘made in the Royal Navy.’ Mike’s passion is leadership, having witnessed first hand the power of good leaders in life and death situations. Gaining the Royal Marines coveted commando green beret and serving on the front line in Afghanistan as a dentist has giv...

In this episode we meet Tom Newey, founder of the globally recognised Challenge Coins UK. Tom was on the verge of starting the job he had always dreamed of as an Army pilot before it was snatched away from him at the last minute. He went on to create a business which has delivered over 750,000 units with out ever having to issue a refund !!! Quality, Credibility, Communication and customer service...

This episode is with British Army Veteran Tom Collins who has made a huge impact in the coaching space and is getting huge results with his clients. His vision statement and the reason he keeps fit hits hard and is relatable to so many people. Enjoy.

This episode is with Royal Navy Veteran Shelley Bradley-Scholey, a Mental Health nurse who is making a huge impact in the Trauma Therapy space.

This episode is about the journey from Combat Medical Technician, to Paramedic to a business that provides Clinical care across the Globe. We learn how the transferable skills and military experiences help shape the way for this incredible business.

This was an incredible conversation with RAF Regiment Veteran Jack Wiles. He is the epitome of an entrepreneur and his story is an example of taking an idea and making it a reality. We loved every second of this, we hope you do to.

The first “proper” episode is with Wayne Smallman, Veteran and owner of Milscrum. Enjoy 🫡

This is the what and the why of the CAPB Podcast. We are just two brothers, both veterans of the UK Armed Forces, both I interested in business. The Podcast will be conversations with other military veterans who have started their own business. We want to know about their Military Career, the “why?” Behind their incredible business and any lessons they have learned along the way. Everything from C...