unLTD Business

In this episode of the unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott chats to Spencer Fearn about the amazing true story of buying worst football club in the country. Drawing on his rich background across rugby, boxing, and professional football, Spencer shares the fascinating stories behind his career. The heart of the conversation centers on Spencer’s venture into club ownership - most notably his...

This episode is recorded live at The Forum in Sheffield as part of the unLTD Business Social, March 2026. James Marriott is joined by David Richards MBE for a chat about his journey - from his first steps into the world of work, life in Silicon Valley, the success of WANdisco and subsequent stepping away from the business. And of course there was plenty of AI talk as we dig into Yorkshire AI Labs...

Recorded live at Grimm & Co in Rotherham as part of the unLTD Business Breakfast event on 25 February 2026. James Marriott hosts a panel discussion about the route to exit for business owners, from mergers to selling to a complementary business or competitor, through to the rise of Employee Ownership Trusts. Our panel includes: Lisa Pogson - sharing her journey turning Airmaster into an Employ...

As we enter a new year... James Marriott chats to Chloe Angus from Via Courses about imposter syndrome, how to spot it and how to deal with it. This is a follow up podcast from an unLTD Business workshop held a few weeks back exploring the subject in more depth.

 Recorded live in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo, October 2025. 12 months ago, we brought together a group of business owners who explained why staying small worked for them. Now, they are back to reflect on their journey since. “Small Is Beautiful… One Year On” features a dynamic panel session that reunites three of the original contributors Laura Stead, Russell Thompson and Bec...

A live recording of the Inside Track feature with Russell Thompson, in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo in October 2025. From government gigs to global e-commerce and now disrupting the business comms space — Ashley Harris doesn’t do boring. In this live session, the Jibba Jabba founder talks big moves (including opening an office in Dubai), building bold brands, and why transparenc...

In the latest installment of unLTD's Inside Track series, where Russell Thompson gets the real-life stories behind South Yorkshire's most inspiring entrepreneurs, we meet Andy Hanselman and Jill White. They reflect on how partnership, purpose, and a sense of humour have carried them through 30 years of business. This was recorded live at unLTD Business Social at the Forum in Sheffield in July 2025...

In the latest unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott discovered how Sheffield’s Ruth Amos turned childhood curiosity into a joyful career championing creativity and inspiring future engineers

Stevan Parkin’s journey from anxious teenager to Twitch partner, esports player and now founder and CEO of edtech startup minivox is anything but conventional. He joins unLTD podcast host James Marriott, to share how a love of gaming turned into purpose – and why today’s young people need better online spaces.

From home education and faith-led roots to care work, council offices and film sets, Chris Hewitt’s path to coaching was far from conventional. UnLTD Business Podcast host James Marriott went to find out more about how, through his practice Possible, Chris helps others reconnect with what matters and take bold, human steps forward in work and life.

Meet the brothers behind Carve - the Sheffield brand shaking up the jewellery world! Host Jajes Marriott chats to James and Luke about their mission to make bespoke jewellery available to everyone.

Ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, we held a panel discussion on female leadership at Magna, ahead of the unLTD Business Expo on 5 March. James Marriott chaired the session with panelists Emma Conroy, Christine Lamb and Katie Ash. The debate was held with a live audience including some questions and comments from attendees at the end. For more details about the expo head to https://exp...

In this episode of the  unLTD Business Podcast , host James Marriott sits down with Andrew Lofthouse – AKA The Northern Wine Guy – to uncover his fascinating journey from the world of investment banking to becoming a leading wine consultant.

In the latest unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott chats with Stuart Sinclair, CEO of Consortium Drilling, about his inspirational journey from humble beginnings in the Shetland Islands to leading innovation in the UK’s renewable energy sector. Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com

We catch up with some of the big winners at the 2024 unLTD Business Awards. Host James Marriott chats to: unLTD owner Phil Turner, just before the doors open at Peddler Entrepreneur of the year James Biggin from Steel City Marketing Double award winner Hannah Duraid from Game Show All Stars Joe, Nicola and Lorna from Small Business of the Year MEPS International Giorgio and Sam from double award w...

We're reliving one of the highlights of the first unLTD Business Expo in this episode... Listen back to the breakfast panel debate in front of an audience in Magna, ahead of the main expo itself. The discussion followed the Labour government pledging to devolve more power to regional mayoral authorities in areas such as transport, skills and planning, with the hope it provides an economic boost. O...

We celebrate the unsung hero of the business world in this episode - where we meet the solopreneurs who are forging their own path to business growth. The path-most-trodden is that of recruitment and expansion, but our panel are all happy with their businesses being just themselves. Host James Marriott is joined by four guests: Laura Stead, freelance marketing consultant Russell Thompson, Director...

unLTD Business Managing Director Phil Turner leads a panel discussion, recorded in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Breakfast this morning at CMS in Sheffield. The topic up for debate is whether the Labour government's planning reforms will give the economy the boost it needs. The panel is made up of: Matthew Gregg (Associate Director, Lichfields) Rebecca Roffe (Partner, C...

In the latest episode of the unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott sat down with Alicia Hewitt, the dynamic 25-year-old managing director of Secure Power. Alicia’s career trajectory is relatively unconventional, starting out as an apprentice after leaving school and rising to the top of a company that provides essential uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to a diverse range of clients. Catc...

Sheffield Business Awards returns for 2022 with unLTD and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, at Peddler Warehouse. 14 winners were crowned on 8 December and James Marriott was there to speak to all of them as they came off stage with their awards. Congratulations to: The Planet Saver - Green Business of The Year Sky-House Co. The Automator - Best Use of Technology FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics The V...

OK, times are looking pretty hard at the moment. Inflation is spiralling, alongside the cost of living crisis, rising bills, and predictions of recession around the corner. But for businesses, navigating the downturn is essential. So what can we be doing now to help us through whatever lies ahead? We chat to Sales Geek Hayden Fox to get his top tips - with some really useful advice. Catch up with...

It's Autumn and so we're making the most of the last bit of sunshine and taking the unLTD podcast outdoors... James met up with Holly from Jenx - in a playground. There's good reason for that - have a listen to find out. And it's Jenx's 40th birthday this year so we had a good natter about that as well. Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com Find out more about oppo...

It's been a brilliant summer of sport already and now the football season has started, plsu the World Cup to come... It's no wonder everyone wants that little something to keep an a souvenir, that keepsake merchandise to hang on to forever. So we went to meet Dan Hoyland, MD of the Fan Cave in Meadowhall, to talk about the world of authentic signed memorbilia, from sport all the way to film, TV, a...

We love a local success story at unLTD and this month's podcast is just that - as CC33 on Ecclesall Road turns ten. James went along to hear their story - from founder Paul's kitchen table to several sites and 400 employees... and a big recruitment drive to try to double that. Catch up with the current issue of unLTD magazine at unltdbusiness.com Find out more about opportunities in the magazine t...

You've probably heard the phrase Corporate Social Responsibility in the last few weeks or months. It's not just about businesses donating a few quid to charity, it's become something much bigger. To find out more, and why it really matters to both businesses and charities in the new normal, we chat to Tchad Western from Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. Catch up with the current issue of unLT...