This week, Paul & James go off-topic a little bit to talk about sport - the football teams they support, favourite football grounds, other sports they like, and they also name their least favourite foods! Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss e-commerce, including current trends in the sector, the future of retail, and what it's like starting an e-commerce business. Plus, find out about Paul & James's favourite businesses outside Food Circle. Episode may contain some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss starting a business, some of the challenges thrown up, key learnings for new entrepreneurs to consider, and also talk about their favourite travel destinations! Episode may contain some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss their thoughts on social media, including its positives and negative aspects in daily life, and also its uses, advantages and disadvantages as a business tool. Episode may contain some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss being yourself, in life and in business, including some honest insights about their own personal experiences (and sometimes struggles) with being authentic. They also discuss the differences between good and bad sales techniques. Towards the end of the podcast, the draw and announcement takes place for the winner of our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Thank you for everybody that listened, answered the question and took part!  Episode contains some strong...

Paul and James discuss their experiences of public speaking, analysing what makes a good public speaker, plus their tips and hints from personal experience. They also discuss business mentorship and advice, what makes good business advice, and how seriously advice should be taken. There is also an opportunity to enter our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Listen to the podcast and answer the question via email or social media for the chance to win 5 boxes of Mountain Joe's bars! Entries...

Paul and James re-launch the podcast for 2022, and talk about (among other things) their favourite cereal, thoughts on Molly Mae's comments about entrepreneurship & work, and their reflections on 2021. Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James are joined on this episode by Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey, founders of Super U, a superfood business recently featured on BBC Dragons Den! Sean and Charlotte talk about their journey so far, the health challenges they have both faced, and of course their experience facing the Dragons!

This week Paul and James are without a guest, so discuss their views and experiences on how to start a business!   Music by Joakim Karud. Episode contains some strong language.

This week, Paul and James are joined by the Too Good To Go founder, and Forbes "30 under 30" alumni Jamie Crummie, to hear about how he went from studying a law degree at Leeds University, to starting an app that now has 7 million users globally. From his early days hustling in the shops, restaurants and cafe's of Leeds to try to get companies to put their surplus food on the app, through to saving 65 million meals from going to waste, Jamie explains the ups and downs of his inspirational...

Darren Forde, founder of Samdai joins Paul and James for a chat this week. Samdai is a Sheffield-formed, web and soon to be app-based same day delivery company (hence the name!) and VIP discount club. Starting off talking about Samdai and how it all started, the conversation meanders through topics of mental health in business, race and BLM, and Darren shares his plans for Samdai in 2021 and beyond! Thank you to Darren for joining us! Episode contains some strong language. Music by...

In this episode, James & Paul are joined by Natalia Welch and Daniela Orrego the co-founders of Loro Crisps (and Natalia is also the founder of Pura Panela) We ask Natalia and Daniela about a range of topics, including their experience as Colombians starting a business in the UK, how they work together as a partnership, their tips on starting a brand, and their views on female entrepreneurship, alongside lots of other interesting topics! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as...

This week, Paul and James are joined by Andy Needham - owner of multiple businesses, including Morris & Son and Approved Food, a business that has provided huge inspiration to Food Circle. Andy reflects on his early life, his career in multiple sectors, his involvement in the businesses he currently runs (including his appearance on BBC Dragon's Den), and also gives his thoughts on food waste, Best Before Dates, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of...

In this episode, James & Paul (Food Circle founders) update on the latest goings on at Food Circle, and answer questions from our Instagram followers.   Episode contains some strong language.   Music by Joakim Karud.

In this episode, James & Paul (Food Circle founders) are joined by the founder and CEO of The Real Junk Food Project, Adam Smith. Delving into Adam's upbringing and the problems in his life that led him to start The Real Junk Food Project and create millions of meals using surplus food every year, as well as how to scale up a business or social enterprise, and the problems around food waste and food access in the UK. Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

In this episode, James and Paul are joined by Mick Blythe - fitness & exercise coach, educator, mentor and owner of the Performance 100 gym based in South Yorkshire. A wide-ranging conversation drawing on Mick's vast experience in the fitness industry, his experience running a facility, and training world class sports people as well as everyday clients, and other topics including motivation, social media and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fitness industry. Music by Joakim...

This week, Paul & James chat with special guest Tom Bennett, founder of problem-solving pet product business Paws & Presto. They discuss mental health, working while starting a business, and overcoming difficulties in business and in life. Music by Joakim Karud. ]]>

Food Circle founders Paul and James discuss the origins of Food Circle, some of their inspiration for going into business, and introduce the first episode of the podcast! Theme music by Joakim Karud. ]]>