All about business
Home to the podcast that covers everything about business, management and leadership. In his weekly podcast, James Reed sits down with different guests who have bootstrapped companies, masterminded investment models or built a business empire, providing insights and actionable advice for listeners.
In this episode of all about business, James is joined by English Footwear Designer and Founder of the eponymous luxury brand, Penelope Chilvers, to explore what it really takes to build a creative business designed to last.
56 minute listenIn this episode of all about business, James Reed speaks with Francesca Gamble, Founder of GTN Consultancy, about building relevant, human-centred brands in an age shaped by AI, technology, and cultural change.
1 hour 6 minutes listenIn this episode of all about business, James talks with Pete Russell, Founder of Ooooby, and Co-Founder of DECENT.
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How I built & sold a £4.1B business: HomeServe founder’s secrets to scaling success | Richard Harpin
In this episode of all about business, James speaks with Richard Harpin, Founder of HomeServe, the home emergency repairs and improvements launched in 1993.
1 hour 10 minute listenIn this episode of all about business, James meets Adrian Moorhouse MBE, three-time Olympian and gold medallist. Adrian talks about his journey from the pool to the boardroom, exploring big hairy audacious goals (BHAGs), the power of curiosity, and heart-driven leadership in challenging times.
1 hour listen listenIn this episode of all about business, James speaks with Andy Harries, Co-Founder and CEO of Left Bank Pictures. Together they discuss Andy's 50-year journey from a promotion scriptwriter at Granada Television, to launching his own company, selling it to Sony, and navigating the streaming revolution.
1 hour 14 minute listenIn this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Fiona, Lady Carnarvon, custodian of Highclere Castle, about managing a 1,300-year-old heritage estate with roots dating back to 749 AD.
58 minute listenIn this episode of all about business, James speaks with serial venture builder James McHugh, Founder and Chairman of Tquila.
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