EP 316 - Advisor to the UN Tourism Secretary General, Anita Mendiratta jumps in the quiz seat this week debating whether there's 'business' or 'b******t' in things like influencers, corporate gifting, hashtags and royal warrants We also discuss the anti-bribery act, corporate gifting done right and the importance of etiquette and politeness in business and everyday life. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Anita Mendiratta 00:55 Debating Influencers: Business or...

EP 315 - Anita is a global strategic advisor and Board Member in Leadership, Tourism & Development. Since 2020, Anita has been guiding leaders and educators in the recovery of Travel, Tourism and Aviation in a post-COVID world through her international consulting firm - Anita Mendiratta & Associates. Our conversation maps across the impact of COVID-19 on global travel, the essential role tourism plays in global economies, the challenges and recovery efforts in tourism-dependent...

EP 314 - PARLA co-founder Dr Simon Chard jumps in the seat to decide whether Andy and Pippa's quiz topics are genuine or just plan nonsense - B Corps, Mentors, "Fake it till you make it", Written Contracts and Founder Egos to name a few. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Dr Simon Chard 00:45 Exploring B Corps 02:31 Debating Business Practices 04:59 Social Media and Personal Branding 06:15 Investment TV Shows and Business Ethics 09:28 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Follow...

EP 313 - Simon is a leading UK cosmetic dentist and co-founder of the sustainable oral care brand PARLA, as seen on Dragon’s Den We discuss PARLA's pioneering methods for reducing single-use plastics in dentistry with products like toothpaste tablets and plastic-free floss. We talk about the environmental impact of traditional oral care products, the intricacies of launching a sustainable business, and the hurdles faced by dentists and startups. We also discuss the importance and strategies...

EP 312 - GH05T CEO Adam Biddle jumps in the quiz seat this week sharing his candid views, discussing his daily routines, and talks about the influence of social media on global events like Brexit. We also discuss a variety of quiz topics including internal meetings, B Corp, Investment TV shows, TikTok, and more. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Adam Biddle 00:37 Internal Meetings: Essential or Non? 01:33 B Corp: Virtue Signalling or Valuable? 02:04 Investment TV Shows: Real Business...

EP 311 - Adam is CEO of GH05T, a social media agency operating with no marketing, no social media and no web presence. GH05T works with global brands, entertainment properties, High Net Worth individuals and celebrities making over 750 pieces of content a month and reaching over 50 million people. We discuss GH05T's origin, operational philosophy, and its evolution from managing celebrity accounts to strategising for brands, sports events, and C-suite executives. Adam shares insights into...

EP 310 - Founder and CNO of Kleos Advisory, Tedd George is back as we revisit our incredibly knowledgeable conversation with him for EP 71 which we did very little justice the first time round with too much editing! So here we are for round 2 - The Director's Cut. With two decades of expertise, Ted delves into a wide range of topics including Africa's digital transformation, innovation, and the continent's resilient entrepreneurial spirit. We also discuss how sustainability and climate change...

EP 309 - GSN founder Craig Allen jumps in the quiz seat this week to give us his commentary on quiz topics including investment TV shows, founders' egos, gardening leave, the importance of mentors, and the concept of 'my word is my bond.' Candid and insightful commentary on everyday business stuff. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Craig Allen 00:47 Investment TV Shows: Business or B******t? 01:55 Founder's Egos: Navigating the Truth 02:20 Gardening Leave: A Necessary Evil? 03:19...

EP 308 - Craig is the CEO and founder of Gold Standard Nutrition (GSN) a healthy frozen meal business turning over £7M annually. Craig recounts his entrepreneurial journey from early near-failures to creating a successful business, and shares how GSN evolved and overcame significant obstacles including supply chain issues, COVID-19, and Brexit. We discuss the trials and tribulations of running a business, the importance of second chances, society's pivot towards health and fitness, the...

EP 307 - Coldpress Juices founder Andrew Gibb jumps in the quiz seat this week to fire back his frank views on a bunch of topics including guerrilla marketing, networking, types of business shares and convertible debts. Gibb shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of innovative marketing, the complexities of financial management, and strategic business decisions. Popcorn on the ready! Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Andrew Gibb 00:36 Planned...

EP 306 - Andrew is founder and managing director of Coldpress, a juice company utilising High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology to make their juice without using heat which preserves the fruit’s nutrients and flavour. Yummy. We talk about Andrew’s business origins, the ups and downs of navigating the fresh juice industry - cash flow challenges, the impact of switching co-packers, maintaining product quality in the face of really bad manufacturing mishaps .. Andrew’s seen it all, and...

EP 305 - welcome to a very special episode where we look back at some of our favourite guests and give you parts of the conversations which didn’t quite make the final cut, but we think need to be heard. We speak to: Allen Simpson - former Managing Director of London & Partners - about the aftermath and implications of Brexit for London Victoria Jenkins -award-winning adaptive designer and founder of Unhidden - about disability representation and the correct use of language Steve Keen -...

EP 304 - 31 year old Director of True Sports Hydration Gemma Burke is in the quiz seat this week separating business facts from fiction using our snazzy new paddle boards ;) Opinions on mentorship, founder's egos, doing business with China and Russia, and other topics like investment TV shows, disruptive businesses, bluffing in sales, and TikTok are laid bare on the table. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Gemma Burke 00:25 Finding Paddles in Dubai 01:17 The Quiz Begins 01:40 Mentors,...

EP 303 - Gemma is director of True Sports Hydration. She's also a business owner in the health & wellness industry. We discuss what makes True Sports Hydration so unique, Gemma’s startup challenges, career progression and balancing her professional aspirations with impending motherhood. We cover diverse topics like entrepreneurship, work-life balance, family dynamics, charitable work, the impact of personal loss and potential uses of technology in remembering loved ones. We also provide...

EP 302 - Celia jumps in the quiz seat this week to shares her views on a bunch of quiz topics. We explore the relevance and extremes of health and safety, the nuances between bluffing and lying in business, the real meaning of business etiquette, and the tokenistic potential of B Corps certification! Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Celia Chartres-Aris 00:22 Health and Safety: Necessity or Overkill? 01:00 Bluffing in Business: Strategy or Dishonesty? 02:26 Redefining Business...

EP 301 - Celia is a disabled founder and Investor, a multi-award winning campaigner, lobbyist, researcher and policy designer, advocating for the improvement of disability equity and accessibility inclusivity. We discuss Celia's life long journey with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and her personal and professional challenges. We talk about the importance of representation, access to benefits, and inclusive policies to advocate for a shift towards normalisation and societal integration of disabled...

EP 300 - Mr Bug founder jumps in this week's quiz seat to give us his take on a bunch of topics including personality type tests, planned obsolescence, TV investment shows and China. Candid opinions, insights into business practices, and discussing the reality of sexism in TV show auditions are all packed in! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Business or B******t! 00:45 Personality Type Tests: Insight or Nonsense? 02:28 The Controversy of Planned Obsolescence 03:42 The Reality of Investment TV...

EP 299 - Conal is the founder of Mr. Bug, a revolutionary pet food company using insect protein.  We talk about Conal’s pivot from the music industry to starting an insect farm during lockdown, highlighting the sustainability and health benefits of insect-based pet food. We talk about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the pet food industry, the process of farming mealworms, and the potential of insects as a sustainable food source. We discuss the regulatory landscape, the...

EP 298 - Boxxer founder & CEO Ben Shalom is in the quiz seat this week giving his thoughts on Andy and Pippa’s hit list of business terms - from bootstrapping and guerrilla marketing to golden handshakes and five-year forecasts, Ben answers with insights from his own experiences, shedding light on the practicalities in real business life. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t with Ben Shalom 00:38 Bootstrapping and Business Growth Insights 01:43 Guerrilla Marketing and Golden...

EP 297 - Ben is the the founder and CEO of Boxer, a boxing promotion company valued at £25,000,000. Starting with a £10,000 loan at the age of 23, Ben successfully broke into the boxing promotional industry, a feat not achieved since the 1970s. Now at 30, he has secured exclusive contracts with Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in America.  We discuss the uniqueness of the boxing industry, its' lack of brands, and Ben’s journey in creating a successful brand within this space. We speak about the...

EP 296 - The Humble Penny founder and co-author of Financial Joy Ken Okoroafor jumps in the quiz seat this week giving his views on a range of business terms. Ken particularly emphasises the importance of understanding various financing options, advantages of intrapreneurship, necessity of insurance, preparing for life's inevitabilities and the significance of personal financial management. Chapters: 00:00 Business or B******t quiz Ken Okoroafor 00:27 The Burn Rate Debate: Business or...

EP 295 - Ken, alongside his wife Mary, are the creators of The Humble Penny and Financial Joy Academy, helping people achieve financial independence. Ken is a Chartered Accountant and former CFO who achieved financial independence by the age of 34 with his wife Mary. He joins us to talk their debut book Financial Joy We discuss achieving financial freedom through financial literacy, responsible money management, and effective communication within relationships. Ken shares his journey from...

EP 294 - Gary's in quiz seat this week giving us his quick fire answers on topics like equal paternity leave, trader’s egos, corporate gifting to mental health in professional interactions. We also discuss the implications of Christmas bonuses and skepticism on cryptocurrencies and over trading. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Quiz rules 01:18 Exploring Business Jargon and Practices 01:28 The Reality of Christmas Bonuses 01:43 Corporate Culture and the Illusion of Bonuses 02:21 Royal...

EP 293 - Gary is a former trader and now inequality economist who’s known for becoming Citibank’s most profitable trader in 2011 by predicting there would be an increase in economic inequality. Since then, he left trading and now campaigns for solving inequality. Gary joins us to talk about his debut book The Trading Game: A Confession We talk about Gary's transition from the trading floor to being a critic of economic inequality and wealth concentration. We discuss systemic economic issues,...