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,...

EP 292 - Over The Moo founder Simon Goodman is in the quiz seat giving his frank opinions on influencers in marketing, corporate gifting, monthly management accounts, and the reality of foreign espionage risks. He also sheds light on the fine line between innovative strategies and mere industry jargon. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Business or B******t quiz 00:58 Influencers: Business Necessity or Overrated? 02:44 Rapid-Fire Business or B******t Round 04:49 Exploring Corporate Culture and...

EP 291 - Simon Goodman is founder of Over the Moo who are leading the charge for recyclable pouches of ethically made bite-sized, dark chocolate coated chunks. We discuss the importance of sustainably sourced ingredients and the brand's commitment to eco-friendly practices. We hear about Over The Moo's future plans, challenges in the dairy-free market and Simon’s transition from a family-owned button manufacturing business to launching an ice cream brand. We also touch on the impact of...

EP 290 - Founder and CEO of MetaGen Merida Sussex is in the quiz seat this week discerning between what is business and what is b******t on topics like audits, government grants, to drinking at lunch and office spaces in the meta verse.  We also hear her perspectives on a bunch of things like the dynamics of family businesses, the role of equal paternity leave, and thoughts on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:48 Audits: A Crucial Business...

EP 289 - Merida is founder of MetaGen, an app which simplifies metadata collection to ensure artists receive their fair share of royalties. We unpack the complexities of music metadata management and its impact on artists' financial stability. Merida explains how MetaGen works to ensure artists receive the royalties they deserve. Merida sheds light on her journey from musician to tech entrepreneur while dealing with the challenges of venture capital gender bias. We discuss gender...

Founder & CEO of GloveGlu Paul Sherratt is in the quiz seat this week for a rapid-fire session delving into personal anecdotes and broaching topics like the value of family, changing dynamics with generational shifts, and the effects of social media on the business landscape. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:49 Business Cards and Health & Safety 01:37 Debate on Spending Time with Kids 02:08 The Impact of TikTok on Business and Personal Life 03:11 Audits, Unique Selling...

Paul is founder and CEO of GloveGlu, a global sports brand that specialises in goalkeeper products and services.  We speak about Paul’s personal and professional journey, from his initial leap into entrepreneurship to creating and scaling GloveGlu. He shares crucial lessons on product development, market analysis, and the significance of adaptability and honesty in business. We discuss business growth, innovation in the sporting goods industry, and share advice for aspiring entrepreneurs....

Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art Lee Bofkin jumps in the quiz seat this week to give his very illuminated thoughts on a variety of topics including the role and impact of influencers, the concept of price negotiation, the significance of mentors and the relevance of terms like 'Digital Nomads'. We touch on political power dynamics in Russia and China, critiquing absolute power and the retreat of democracy, as well as lighter topics like the concept of 'working in your garden' ; Pippa...

Lee is Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art, the UK’s largest mural painting organisation, creating incredible murals for commercial and community initiatives. Lee co-founded Global Street Art in 2012, organising murals with artists and local property owners, and since then, the agency has delivered over 2,500 murals for communities across London, and hundreds of commercial murals in over a dozen countries. We discuss Lee’s career journey so far, from his background as a scientist and...

Daniel keeps the quiz seat warm this week giving us his verdicts on workplace humour, GDPR face-to-face meetings, B Corp and more. He also shares insights about his business and experiences with crowdfunding and conferences. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:43 Workplace Humour 01:27 GDPR and Work-Life Balance 01:53 Family and Business 02:36 Charities and Business Cards 03:03 Crowdfunding and Cedars 05:02 China and Face-to-Face Meetings 07:03 Conferences and B Corp 11:15 Conclusion and...

Daniel is founder of Made For Drink - simple, authentic and utterly delicious snacks to be enjoyed with a drink. Major listings include The Fat Duck, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Fortnums, as well as partnerships with Laurent Perrier, English Heritage and Molson Coors. Made For Drink were also winner of the Edie Sustainability Leadership Award in 2022. We discuss the challenges and successes that Daniel has faced during his journey in the snack industry, his thoughts on the industry's future, the...

CEO of Paralympics GB, David Clark OBE is in the quiz seat this week. Founder's egos, hockey stick growth, offshore tax havens, and even Russia pop up for questioning. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:41 Corporate Gifting 00:47 Insights on Formal Directors Meetings 00:53 Thoughts on Downplaying Capabilities 01:01 Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) 01:11 Debunking Hockey Stick Growth 01:19 Exploring the Better Business Act 01:31 Office Spaces in the Metaverse 01:51 The Role of...

Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144 international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England’s highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport. Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic Association. In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the workings of blind football, through to perceptions and...

Entertainment mogul James Sinclair candidly discusses our business quiz topics, shares his frank opinions, and provides valuable insights from his own experiences. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:33 Planned Obsolescence and Founder's Egos 01:16 Work-Life Balance and Workplace Humour 02:22 Charities and Ageism 03:22 Business in China and Social Media Platforms 04:33 Crowdfunding and Face-to-Face Meetings 04:59 B Corps and Conferences 05:57 Audits and Spending Time with Kids 06:45 Lean...

James is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who went from running a children's entertainment agency to building a £40 million business empire in leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, historic hotel, arts and crafts manufacturing and one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies - The Rossi Ice Cream Company  James shares valuable insights on various facets of entrepreneurship, and expresses his frustration with taxes on turnover rather than on profit. He addresses the...

Former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co, Thomas Robson-Kanu is in the quiz seat this week sharing his thoughts on various business topics and discusses the importance of time, family, workplace humour, and ethical trade. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:30 The Game Begins: Accountants 00:43 Universal Basic Income 01:03 Face-to-Face Meetings 01:19 Valuations and Single Founder Companies 01:56 Warrants and Share Options 02:32 Balancing Business and Family Time 03:59...

Thomas is a former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co. He played for West Bromwich and Wales before retiring in 2021 to focus on bringing awareness to the power of natural nutrition. He founded The Turmeric Co in 2018 after finding his homemade turmeric blend invaluable in supporting his recovery from injury and the physical demands of training. We discuss Thomas's experiences as a professional footballer, his struggle with injuries, his recovery using his homemade...

Founder of adaptive fashion brand - Unhidden - Victoria Jenkins takes the quiz seat this week with in depth discussions on a bunch of quiz terms. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:32 Government Grants and Hashtags 00:47 Influencers and Investment TV Shows 01:02 Industry Jargon and Planned Obsolescence 01:31 Founders Egos and Incubators 01:50 Drinking at Lunch and R&D Tax Credits 02:20 Quantitative Easing and Work Life Balance 02:27 Controversial Discussion on Russia 03:25 Workplace...

Victoria is an award-winning adaptive fashion designer, disability advocate and founder of Unhidden - a socially responsible, universally designed fashion range for disabled and non-disabled people. We discuss Victoria's life and disability, the birth of Unhidden, struggles for recognition, misrepresentations and the future of adaptive fashion. Victoria also tells us why the snobbery if the fashion industry qualifies for the big bin of b******t. Chapters: 01:06 - Understanding Disability and...

Founder of Popcorn Kitchen Louise Webb is in this week's quiz seat with sure fire answers to Andy and Pippa's curveballs! Chapters: 00:31 The Game Begins: Outsourcing 00:51 Non-Executive Directors and Self-Actualisation 01:31 Pivoting and New Product Announcement 02:03 Three Year Forecast and Instagram 02:28 Runway, Cash Positions and NDAs 03:10 Internal Meetings and Colleague Interactions 03:57 Business Plans and Business Accelerators 04:05 Climate Change, Corporate Away Days and...

Louise is founder of Popcorn Kitchen, an artisanal popcorn brand who pride themselves on making “sublime, best-in-class popcorn since 2012” We talk about Popcorn Kitchen’s humble beginnings and its Covid-curved turning point, where Louise plans to take the business and the challenges she's facing, the delights of snacking culture, the dilemmas of sweet vs. savoury and why people who don't own up to their mistakes qualifies for the big bin of b******t. Chapters: 00:26 Getting to Know Louise...

2024's first quiz guest is Managing Partner of Applifting Philip Ogilvie who wasn't shy telling us what he really thought about the cards he was dealt! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Show 00:29 The Early Bird Phrase Discussion 01:02 Business or B******t quiz begins 02:24 Discussion on ESG Investing 03:40 Philanthropy and Social Responsibility 04:56 Work-Life Balance and Lunch Breaks 04:59 Debate on Drinking at Lunch 05:55 Investment TV Shows and Tech 06:44 Closing Remarks and Score...

Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises. Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field...

Founder of SRSLY Low Carb food company Andy Welch is in this week's quiz seat for our last show of 2023! Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me

We popped into the London School of Economics launch of their Food & Beverage Deep Dive Programme as part of LSE Generate, the school's home for entrepreneurship. We spoke to the Head of LSE Generate LJ Silverman, and to keynote speakers who are at the forefront of their industries about their business lives, tips and advice: Julian Hitch - Chief Culture and Mindset Officer at Grow Up Farms Duncan O'Brien - Founder of Dalston Soda Jade Hoai - Director of Purchasing and Operations at...