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| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Andrew Craig | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:17:46 | |
EP 353 - Financial literacy expert Andrew Craig jumps in the seat to take on Andy's quiz card debate. They also delve into Universal Basic Income, the future of digital nomads, the relevance of ESG investing, the role of lawyers in business, and the potential of decentralised autonomous organisations. Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Andrew Craig 00:30 Personal Trainers and ChatGPT 01:17 Corporate Social Responsibility 03:27 Venture Capital and Incubators 05:14 Universal Basic Income 08:35 Insurance and Alternative Investment Market 10:47 Digital Nomads and ESG Investing 13:38 EBITDA and Lawyers 15:09 Decentralised Autonomous Organisations 16:57 Wrap Up Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Why is Britain in such a state? Plain English answers and solutions with Andrew Craig | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:10:02 | |
EP 352 - In a very timely episode, with our politicians talking about growth, budgets and black holes, we talk to author, investor and founder of Plain English Finance Andrew Craig about: > How Britain has shot itself in the foot through a series of dreadful regulations. > Why the awful state of the British economy is a function of the parlous state of the British stock market. > How improving overall financial literacy could help that. We don’t actually talk about black holes, but we suspect that one might be created somehow if Andrew ever met our previous guest Gary Stevenson in a pub. Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Andrew Craig 01:12 Meet Andrew: Financial Expert and Author 01:59 The Challenges of UK Financial Services 02:52 The Impact of Regulation on Investment 07:14 The Decline of the London Stock Market 08:22 The Role of Financial Literacy and Investment 31:14 The Rise of Passive Investing 35:09 The Crypto Conundrum 37:46 The Allure of Quick Riches and Financial Illiteracy 39:06 The Importance of Financial Education 39:41 Jordan Peterson and Mental Health 40:50 Historical Progress and Capital Markets 41:36 The Role of Biotech in Solving Global Issues 41:52 Celebrating Human Progress 43:49 The British Psyche and Economic Challenges 50:31 The Press and National Unity 56:35 The Impact of Immigration and Refugees 58:04 Capital Markets and Government Finance 01:00:50 The Future of Biotech and Personalised Health 01:02:48 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Andrew 01:08:46 Wrap Up Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Greg Newman | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:13:24 | |
EP 343 - Oil markets expert and CEO of Onyx Capital Group, Greg Newman is in the the quiz seat to discuss and debate various business terms: office spaces in the metaverse, Xmas bonuses, flying for meetings, drinking at work and offshore tax havens are all on the table. "Business or Bullshit?" is the question! Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Greg Newman 00:37 Office Spaces in the Metaverse: Yay or Nay? 00:58 Xmas Bonuses 02:12 Who Still Flies for One Meeting? 02:43 The Reluctance to Use Telephones 03:15 Drinking at Lunch: A Trader's Perspective 05:09 Offshore Tax Havens and Tax Fairness 08:11 Conferences and the Oil Industry 10:49 The Importance of Integrity in Business 11:43 Balancing Work and Family 12:44 Wrap Up Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Kevin Tang | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:06:45 | |
EP 253 - Kaytea founder Kevin Tang is in the quiz seat this week talking all things nocturnal working hours, downrounds and foreign espionage risks! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:35 Family Offices and Enterprise Zones 01:20 Discussing Work Habits and Down Rounds 03:10 Director's Meetings and Workplace Humour 03:49 Growth Hackers, GDPR, and Free Ports 04:34 Foreign Espionage Risks and Honey Traps 05:35 First Mover Advantage and Economies of Scale 06:06 Dress for Success and Digital Nomads 06:15 Conclusion and Thanks to Kevin Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Kevin Tang on the Challenges of Drinks Startups | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:38:33 | |
EP 252 - We talk to Kevin - Founder of artisan iced tea brand Kaytea - about the reality of raising money, challenges dealing with product buyers and the pain of fighting for shelf space in a crowded market. We ask Kevin why he started an ice tea brand, his experience launching the business during COVID and why he values having a mentor. Kevin also tells us why he thinks people being 'too busy to reply to emails' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:59 Challenges in Food and Beverage 05:01 Exploring the Journey of Starting a Business 06:29 Deep Dive into the Tea Industry and Market 08:03 The Story Behind KAYTEA 10:39 Realities of the Beverage Market 18:09 Fundraising and Distribution Challenges 18:47 Intrusive Emails and Shareholders 19:30 Power of Being a Shareholder 19:47 Biggest Business Mistakes and Lessons 20:22 Challenges of Natural Product Manufacturing 22:01 Importance of Having a Business Mentor 23:39 Art of Marketing and Its Challenges 25:17 Role of Mentors in Business Success 32:31 Impact of Cancel Culture on Business 33:25 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Kevin 37:35 30 Second Pitch: Kaytea 38:10 Closing Remarks Kevin's recommendations: The Grocer (magazine) The Economist (magazine) Hungry (podcast) Brand Growth Heroes (podcast) Zoe (podcast) How I Built This (podcast) FKJ (musician) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Jody Rowe | 20 Oct 2023 | 00:03:59 | |
EP 251 - Rowe Advisory CEO and Tough Talk podcast host Jody Rowe is in this week's BOB quiz seat. Quick fire action from start to end! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Quiz 00:21 Rules of the Game 00:46 The Quiz Begins: Business or Bullshit? 01:18 Quiz continues 02:17 Final Round of the Quiz 03:25 Quiz Conclusion and Scoring Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| SPECIAL - London to LA with James Cummings - London & Partners | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:34:48 | |
EP 250 - We're off to LA with London & Partners next week! We speak to James Cummings, VP of Business Development L&P LA, ahead of their Grow London Global program which we're delighted to be joining. James tells us about the work London & Partners are doing connecting LA and London and the Grow London Global program. We discuss the similarities and differences between the two great cities, how American's perceive London, and what they really think of Sadiq Khan. For more information head over to Grow London Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:24 Interview with James Cummings 01:03 Exploring the Impact of Global Collaboration 02:07 Understanding the Role of London and Partners 04:01 Comparing London and LA 07:55 Influence of AI in Business 09:58 Journey of James Cummings to LA 13:24 Achieving Sustainable Growth 16:03 Experiences of Living and Working in LA 19:34 Political Relations and Public Perception 21:30 Exploring the Adoption of Electric Vehicles 28:13 Importance of Business Concepts 33:29 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Jody Rowe on Female Leadership in a Man's World | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:40:42 | |
EP 249 - What's it like being a female CEO in a male dominated industry? Jody is CEO of Rowe Advisory, a consultancy firm providing support to the oil, gas and mining industries with offices in London, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, Australia. Jody is also podcast host of Tough Talks discussing all aspects of energy transition with industry leaders and experts. Her chat on our podcast ranges from how and why Rowe advisory began to why compliance qualifies for the big bin of bullshit via some f**k ups (as part of the chat, not f**k ups in the podcast). The word trepidatious also makes an unscheduled appearance. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:16 Getting to Know Jodie Rowe 01:13 Jodie's Business Philosophy and Challenges 02:39 Rowe Advisory's Operations 04:11 Jodie's Journey into Entrepreneurship 06:25 Importance of Trust in Business 10:30 Jodie's Personal Life and Work Balance 12:14 Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry 14:13 Views on Business Growth and Networking 16:53 Future of Rowe Advisory 20:07 Jodie's Take on Industry Compliance 20:57 Reflections on Success and Support 21:35 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Jodie 27:12 Discussing Energy Transition and Jodie's Podcast 28:18 Role of Gas and Offshore Wind in Energy Transition 28:58 Potential of Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals 30:32 Complexities of Energy Transition 39:20 Impact of Offshore Wind on the Environment Jody's recommendations: Tough Talk with Jody Rowe (podcast) The Essential Entrepreneur - Richard Turner (book) The Mentor with Mark Bouris (podcast) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Akshat Rathi | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:05:16 | |
EP 248 - Author and Bloomberg News Senior Reporter for Climate Akshat Rathi is in this week's quiz seat explaining why quantitative easing is a good thing! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:30 Thought Leadership: Business or Bullshit? 00:47 Family Business in India 01:35 Quantitative Easing: A Necessary Evil? 02:52 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) 03:23 Personal Pronouns and Mandatory Breaks 03:45 Hedge Funds, Lobbying, and Ethereum 04:29 Foreign Espionage Risks and Work-Life Balance 04:52 Conclusion and Farewell Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Akshat Rathi on Big Business and Government in the Climate Arena | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:44:29 | |
EP 247 - Akshat is an author and Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News. We discuss Akshat's new (debut) book - Climate Capitalism: Winning The Global Race To Zero Emissions - and how climate change is affecting business. We talk about what big business and government need to do to take climate action and get some advice for SMEs on how they can make a climate positive impact. Akshat also tells us why he thinks that social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. Amazon link to Akshat's new book Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:31 Being a Climate Reporter 01:41 Role of Climate Information in Business 02:51 Akshat's new book 'Climate Capitalism' 04:30 Success Stories from the Book 07:00 Role of SMEs in Climate Change 08:17 Importance of Government Intervention 09:41 Akshat's Journey from Science to Journalism 13:46 Role of Big Businesses and Regulators 15:15 Global Investment in Developing Countries 22:34 Akshat's Personal Journey and Future Goals 23:34 Steps for SMEs to Combat Climate Change 26:34 Importance of Fact Reporting 28:18 Hustle of Working in India 29:09 Importance of Work-Life Balance 29:36 The Unexpected Joy of Exercise 30:58 The Art of Negotiating Salary 32:53 Impact of Social Media on Journalism 36:38 Role of Journalism in Exposing Greenwashing 39:14 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Akshat 42:00 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts Akshat's recommendations: Bottled Lightening - Seth Fletcher (book) Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (book) Is It Time To Break The Law - Chris Packham (documentary) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Noam Bar | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:04:02 | |
EP 246 - Noam jumps into this week's quiz seat with surprise cards being drawn from the deck, much to Andy and Pippa's humour and dismay! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:37 Game Begins: Business or Bullshit 01:43 Debating Disruptive Businesses 02:22 Work-Life Balance and Founder Egos 02:29 Business Etiquette & Face-to-Face Meetings 02:53 Ethical Trade and Golden Handshakes 03:07 Ratchets and Email Etiquette 03:31 Family Dynasties and Episode Wrap-up Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Noam Bar on Championing Artisanal Producers in the Regenerative Revolution | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:37:37 | |
EP 245 - Noam is Chief Growth Officer of Wylde Market, an online platform enabling artisanal producers to sell directly to consumers. He also co-founded renowned artisan restaurant group Ottolenghi (you might have heard of it) where he currently is a Non Exec Director. We speak about why Noam got involved with Wylde and its commitment to supporting regenerative food producers. Noam tell us about the reality of today's farming practices and why food and health is such a passion point for him. We discuss the ethics of the beef industry and why eating meat shouldn't be deemed as bad. Noam also tells us why business marketing qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. *Head over to wylde.market and use BWB15 for £15 off your first order* Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:26 Understanding the Concept of Wild Market 00:59 The Operational Process of Wild Market 03:32 The Unique Selling Proposition of Wild Market 07:31 The Challenges of Artisanal Business Growth 12:42 The Ethical Considerations of Meat Consumption 17:31 The Importance of Soil Health in Farming 20:20 The Impact of Food Choices on Health 21:38 The Business of Healthy Food 23:47 The Importance of Quality Suppliers 24:35 The Challenge of Packaging 25:23 The Struggle of Finding the Right People 26:55 Learning from Failures 30:51 The Problem with Marketing Bullshit 32:56 The Five Second Rule: Getting to Know Noam 36:28 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up Noam's recommendation: The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles (book) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Mehreen Baig | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:06:46 | |
EP 244 - Mehreen's in the quiz seat this week having to deal with Andy's thoughts on Boris's office shenanigans and how he may have to follow suit! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:33 Understanding ESG Investing 00:47 Debate on Company Health Insurance 01:01 China and Business 01:23 Working in Your Garden: Business or Bullshit? 01:46 TikTok: A Poison or a Business Tool? 02:30 Staff No Dating Policies? 03:43 Search Engine Optimisation 03:55 Silicon Roundabout: A Startup Hub 04:13 Right Wing and Conservative Government 04:56 Intrapreneurship: A Business New Term? 05:16 Loving What You Do: A Key to Success 05:28 MBAs: A Worthy Investment or Not? 05:51 Having More Than One Career or Job 05:58 Fake It Till You Make It 06:05 Quiz Conclusion and Winner Announcement Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Can’t Stop Oil? Understanding Global Fossil Fuel Addiction with Greg Newman | 25 Sep 2024 | 01:19:40 | |
EP 342 - Oil. love it, hate it or just want to use less of it? Like it or not you can’t avoid it. We chat to Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group, who helps us to unpick our planet’s tricky relationship with black gold. We talk democratising derivatives, tricky transitions and how increased transparency can help to build a fairer energy future. We also graciously allow Greg to plug his book 'World of Oil Derivatives' (OK, it’s a good book, you should read it) Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Greg Newman 01:06 Meet Greg - CEO of Onyx Capital Group 02:00 Understanding Oil Derivatives 02:15 The Financial vs. Physical Oil Market 03:29 The Role of Financial Contracts 07:34 Hedging and Price Stability 14:12 Greg's Journey in the Oil Market 15:02 The Impact of Regulation on Oil Trading 16:42 The Rise of Mandara 25:02 The Future of Oil and Market Efficiency 29:33 Global Oil Market Challenges 30:00 The Role of Market Efficiency 31:10 Trading Dynamics and Market Influence 31:33 Transparency and Market Fairness 33:37 Democratising Oil Trading 35:40 The Impact of Sentiment on Prices 37:44 Regulation and Market Self-Regulation 38:05 The Future of Oil and Renewables 56:34 The Role of Petrochemicals 56:54 The Problem of Oil and Lubricants 57:03 China's Strategic Moves in Petrochemicals 57:45 Tech Advancements and Market Shifts 58:00 The Impact of COVID on Market Trends 58:09 Challenges Faced by Oil Companies 59:05 Investment Shifts and Market Realities 59:40 The Role of Media and Public Perception 01:00:15 Engaging Retail Investors 01:01:13 Understanding Oil Contracts and Market Dynamics 01:01:56 Personal Insights and Reflections 01:07:39 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Greg Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Mehreen Baig on Bridging Education Gaps and Empowering the Next Generation | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:46:47 | |
EP 243 - Mehreen is a former teacher, broadcaster and author who is passionate about education and empowering young people. She emerged as an influential voice across a range of topics including education, race, gender equality and faith. We discuss Britain's state education and debate whether there should be just one schooling system instead of public and private. We discuss the current state of the curriculum: does it needs to change? and ask Is a good education is based on your parents, social class or meritocracy? Mehreen also tells us about her life goal, her biggest failure and why the media industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 01:04 Challenges of Teaching and Education System 02:05 Need for Change in Education 05:44 Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education 08:17 Role of Parents in Education 11:46 Struggles of Teachers 18:40 Importance of Career Advice in Schools 25:06 Rewards and Challenges of Teaching 26:57 Impact of Teachers on Students 27:46 Experiences with Influential Teachers 28:26 Transition from Teaching to Media 29:50 Vision for 'Glow Up Your Grades' 30:22 Challenges in Teaching 31:24 State of Youth and Education 32:04 Struggles of Young People 32:29 Disconnect between Politics and Young People 33:13 Struggles and Lessons in the Media Industry 36:44 Unexpected Journey into Media 40:10 Quickfire Round and Personal Insights 45:41 The 'Glow Up Your Grades' Initiative Mehreen's recommendations: One Day - David Nicholls (book) The Secret Life Of Teachers (podcast) Serial (podcast) My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Paul Powlesland | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:04:20 | |
EP 242 - Barrister and Founder of Lawyers For Nature Paul Powlesland gets to road test our brand new deck of quiz cards with us. Chapters: 00:11 The Rules of the Game 00:38 The Quiz Begins - is it Business or Bullshit? 01:55 Debate on Spending Time with Kids 02:33 Stationery Cupboards and Asking Favours 02:57 Self Actualization and Brexit 03:28 Limited Liability Partnerships and Nature 03:54 Quiz Results and Closing Remarks Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Paul Powlesland on Campaigning for Nature's Rights | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
EP 241 - Should "nature" have a seat at the board table? Paul is a barrister and founder of Lawyers in Nature who aim to provide representation, campaigning and legal resources on environmental protection and rights for nature., particularly in a corporate setting. We talk about this (voluntary) work and why he does it. We chat sh*t and Thames Water and how it brings home the reality of our climate and environmental crisis. We discuss human rights vs. nature's rights and how they would be balanced in society's best interests. We also find out what it's like to be interviewed by Nigel Farage on something called GB News. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:44 Paul's Journey into Environmental Activism 01:46 Discussion on Extinction Rebellion 03:50 Paul's Work in Legal Profession and Climate Activism 05:27 Concept of Legal Personhood for Nature 05:44 Role of Law in Protecting Nature 12:19 Impact of Infrastructure on Nature 14:53 State of Britain's Natural Environment 18:59 Role of Companies in Environmental Protection 23:00 Nature Positive Corporate Governance 24:31 Disconnect Between Humans and Nature 25:29 Unsustainability of Modern Society 27:05 Role of Corporations in Environmental Conservation 28:47 Impact of Climate Change on Food Supply 29:34 Challenges of Environmental Activism 31:03 Importance of Protecting Nature 31:56 Role of Politics in Environmental Conservation 32:54 Power of Individual Action 37:28 Role of Patriotism in Environmental Conservation 38:47 Quickfire Round and Final Thoughts Paul's recommendations: Spaceship Earth (podcast) Rights of Nature by David Boyd (book) Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Rina Lynch | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:05:05 | |
EP 240 - Voice At The Table CEO and Founder Rina Lynch is in the quiz seat this week with Andy and Pippa breaking open a brand new deck of quiz cards: Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz! 00:35 Virtual Reality Meetings: Business or Bullshit? 00:57 Hot Desking: Comfort or Chaos? 01:25 Twitter: Useful Tool or Time Waster? 02:18 Appraisals: Necessary or Nonsense? 02:51 Accountants: Essential or Burden? 03:12 Universal Basic Income: Future of Finance or Fantasy? 03:39 Brainstorm Techniques: Creative Catalyst or Cliché? 03:45 Language Sensitivity 04:28 Quiz Conclusion and Score Reveal Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| Rina Lynch on Maximising the Power of Diversity in the Workplace | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:37:12 | |
EP 239 - Rina is Founder of Voice At the Table, a diversity and inclusion consultancy who help organisations tap into the diversity of their people and offer training in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Rina unpacks what Equity, Diversity and Inclusion actually is, how it differs from equality, and how it's applied in the workplace. We discuss gender, ethnic and cultural bias, the effects of divisive mentalities and language, and how we can learn to become more empathetic. Rina explains her 8 Inclusive Behaviours program which facilitates better diversification, and explains why female leadership programs qualify for the big bin of bullshit! We also get to her about why Rina began her work in this space, her long term goals and biggest f**k ups. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 00:50 Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 02:24 Exploring the Concept of Equitable Law 04:49 Impact of Language and Culture in Business 06:08 Journey of Diversity in Business 08:55 Role of Inclusion in Business 11:10 Importance of Equity in Business Systems 16:10 Power of Diverse Teams in Business 20:09 Long Term Goals and the Origin of Voice at the Table 21:02 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Speaking Up 22:55 Misunderstandings and Opportunities 26:44 The Problem with Female Leadership Programs 32:47 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Rina 34:49 Recommendations and Final Thoughts Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 238 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Ashok Suppiah | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:03:43 | |
Serial tech entrepreneur and Mitra co-founder Ashok Suppiah is in the hot seat this week with a hilarious anecdote about office nap pods in Taiwan! BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 237 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Ashok Suppiah | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:14:52 | |
Ashok talks about his aim to start a tech foundation for the underprivileged. Inspired by his father's work, he wants to fund and run eduction and training programs for people who lack opportunity due to poverty in Siri Lanka and the UK. He's currently trialing programs through one of his businesses Mitrai We also discuss the future of AI and Machine Learning. And Ashok tells us about a recent startup investment failure which ended up being one of his biggest learning curves so far. He also shares the best advice he's been given which is the basis of his entire work/life balance. Ashok's recommendations: Anything by James C. Collins (author) BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 236 - Dr Ashok Suppiah - "Aim for a healthy work / life balance" | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:30:26 | |
Ashok is a serial tech entrepreneur who's 20 years deep and has built several successful businesses including Virtusa Corp which he helped to grow to $280M and 5000 people. He was also the Chief Architect of eDocs an online bill presentment product that was sold to Oracle for $180M. We discuss the reality of raising money and the key differences between venture capital and private equity. Ashok gives advice on how to strategise best for the process. We also discuss one of Ashok's current businesses Experienz which makes it easier and more sustainable for companies to gather ESG data, create reports and action plans. Ashok explains the reality of ESG in large corporates vs. SMEs and what can be done to improve performance. And gives advice on what companies can be doing to help with climate change. BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 235 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. David Yarrow | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:15:46 | |
David talks about life before photography and his journey to becoming a full-time artist. He shares stories about life on the road and what happened when he met the Head of the Tate Gallery (it wasn't what he expected) and had dinner with George Bush. He also talks about the importance of real trust in business and why Richard Oury is his number 1 go-to man. David's recommendations: The Offer - The Making Of The Godfather (film) The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power - Daniel Yergin (book) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 234 - David Yarrow - "Be tough on yourself" | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:29:52 | |
David is a British fine-art photographer, conservationist and author. His photography subjects include sport stars, world-renowned models, wildlife, indigenous communities and landscapes. David talks about the biggest mistake artists make when selling their work. His business USP and what it takes to be successful in today's industry. He also shares the truth about conservationism in Africa and how it differs to the mainstream narrative. And talks about his past life working in finance and why he gave it up to become a professional photographer. David also shares his best advice for the up-and-coming and explains why certain sayings in business conversation qualify for the big bin of bullshit. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| QUIZ -Business or Bullshit with Bianca Miller-Cole | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:13:04 | |
EP 341 - The Apprentice former contestant and Forbes '30 under 30' honouree entrepreneur Bianca Miller Cole jumps in the quiz seat discussing Andy's list of terms and concepts - founder's egos, mandatory lunch breaks, unlimited holidays, and family dynasties are all up for debate! Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Bianca Miller-Cole 00:33 Debating Founders' Egos 01:03 The Role of Money in Business 02:15 Mandatory Hour-Long Lunch Breaks 03:23 Unlimited Holidays: Pros and Cons 04:43 Equal Paternity Leave 07:58 The Importance of Contracts 09:29 Family Dynasties in Business 10:47 The Art of Bluffing in Business 11:36 Thought Leadership 12:50 Wrap Up Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 233 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Oz Alashe | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:12:16 | |
Oz is in this week's BOB hot seat who doesn't shy away from explaining his answers. Lots to be noted! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 232 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Oz Alashe | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:12:05 | |
Oz tells us what he learnt from his biggest ever f**k up when hiring new staff and talks about long term goals for CybSafe. He also shares the best advice he's ever been given while Andy debates the nonsensical bureaucracy around ESG. Oz's Recommendation: The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz (book) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me Follow us on: Instagram.com/bizwithoutbs Twitter.com/bizwithoutbs YouTube.com/@bizwithoutbs | |||
| EP 231 - Oz Alashe MBE - "We should blame less and help more" | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:31:34 | |
Oz is the CEO and Founder of CybSafe a behavioural science and data analytics company that builds software to better manage human risk. He's also a former UK Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded an MBE in 2010 for his personal leadership in extreme conflict environments. Oz explains the reality of today's cyber security issues and breaks down what Cybsafe does for clients like HSBC, Barclays, Great Suisse and Premiere League Football to help them minimise risk and avoid security breaches. He also gives advice on what businesses can do to self-manage their data security. We also discuss the geopolitical issues surrounding cyber security and Oz explains why barriers to entry into the industry, like diversity, qualify for the big bin of bullshit. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me Follow us on: Instagram.com/bizwithoutbs Twitter.com/bizwithoutbs YouTube.com/@bizwithoutbs | |||
| EP 230 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Dino DiPierdomenico | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:05:48 | |
Friday quiz time with DMC Sport co-founder Dino DiPierdomenico in the hot seat! (his response to Office Nap Pods is hilarious!) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 229 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Dino DiPierdomenico | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:17:05 | |
Dino tells us what's most misunderstood about his company DMC Sport (here's a hint - they don't just make products, they provide strategies to get more kids playing sport) Kids are less physically active than ever before and Dino explains how much of a crisis the situation actually is and why especially in America. He also gives us his best piece of advice and warns us of his worst. Dino's recommendations: Olivia Dean - music Joy Crookes - music BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 228 - Dino DiPierdomenico - "Avoid internal bureaucracy as much as possible" | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:18:05 | |
Dino tells us why he co-founded DMC Sport which specialises in managing game development programs for a range of different sports. He explains why sports played such an important role both personally and professionally for him being an Italian immigrant growing up in Australia. And why his mission with DMC is to basically get more kids playing sports instead of computer games. He also explains why internal company bureaucracy qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 227 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with John West | 11 Aug 2023 | 00:05:50 | |
Scimar's Chief Development Officer John West has lots to say about the cards he's dealt in this week's quiz! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 226 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. John West | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:20:37 | |
John tells us about how he went from working for the big three in IT to becoming Chief Development Officer for his family business Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. He explains why mistaking human errors for tech errors is the biggest blunder a business can make. And why pandering to investors isn't always the best advice to follow .. John's recommendations: Inside The Breakthrough (podcast) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 225 - John West - "diabetes increase is based on economics" | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:27:41 | |
John is the CDO of Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes with 4 key products they are developing and commercialising. John explains the mechanics of diabetes and the route causes. And how Scimars's products are being designed to work the disease. He also tell us about the family business's 17 year history and fundraising plans. And also unpacks the challenging and expensive reality of developing pharmaceuticals for commercialisation. And why he thinks the financialisation of Big Pharma qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 224 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with John Stapleton | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:06:18 | |
Friday quiz time with John who gives us his thorough views to Flexible Working, Blue Sky Thinking and Hot Desking! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| Redefining Nude: Bianca Miller-Cole Talks Honesty, Entrepreneurship and Asking for Help | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:14:12 | |
EP 340 - Bianca talks about how she went from ‘first loser’ on The Apprentice to being an award winning entrepreneur featured on Forbes 30 under 30. We chat about society’s attitudes to failure and gender, how this impacts people professionally and why personal branding helps to improve your confidence in the workplace. Bianca also talks about balancing career and motherhood, and how family and personal connections are important for both. Andy also forgets the American word for braces. Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Bianca Miller-Cole 00:49 Meet Bianca: Entrepreneur and Author 02:12 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 05:02 The Apprentice Experience 06:38 Understanding Personal Branding 13:29 The Importance of Confidence in Business 20:30 Training and Development in Small Businesses 29:31 Bianca's Diverse Business Ventures 36:30 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure 39:12 The Role of Personal Branding 40:32 Entrepreneurship and Taxation 46:18 Public Speaking and Confidence Building 49:30 Gender Dynamics in the Workplace 55:19 Balancing Work and Personal Life 56:50 Long-Term Goals and Mentorship 59:14 Frustrations with Taxation and Governance 01:06:08 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Bianca Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 223 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. John Stapleton | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
John talks about growing up in Ireland in the the early 80s. How he met Andrew Palmer and started the New Covent Garden Soup Co. The reality of building and exiting a business (which takes much longer than you think). His new sustainable vertical farming business launching in the UK. And how he learnt more about entrepreneurship from his 1 failed business compared to his 2 successful ones. John's recommendations: Simon Sinek - author BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 222 - John Stapleton - "Get out of your own way" | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:40:09 | |
John co-founded New Covent Garden Soup Co. and Little Dish scaling them to £15-20M each in revenue before exiting. He now focuses on mentoring, investing and building challenger brands in food and drink as part of Mission Ventures. John tells us about how he built New Covent Garden Soup Co. What defines a good entrepreneur. The effects of 'normalised' global crisis on business and investment. And how startups should adjust to navigate through today's economic climate. He also explains why the culted entrepreneur personality on social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 221 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Larry King | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:07:55 | |
Larry gets put through the BoB paces with some strong views on Working From Home, MBAs and Office Nap Pods! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 220 - BWB Extra - Get To know .. Larry King | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:13:35 | |
Larry tells us about long term goals for his salons and haircare range. Why he thinks people misunderstand career prospects for hair stylists. Why the government need to be doing more to support high street businesses. And that time he had breakfast with Kevin Coster. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 219 - Larry King - Celebrity Hair Stylist | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:27:37 | |
Larry tells us about how he became a sought after stylist grooming the likes of David Gandy, Karlie Kloss, Jarid Leto, Pixie Lott and regularly working with Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair. He explains what makes a good hair stylist and why his salons are regarded as the best in London. We also hear about his haircare range, being in business with his wife Laura, and why being a good employer is a key part of their success. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 218 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Dana Bezerra | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:04:26 | |
We run Greater Share CEO Dana Bezerra through our quiz gauntlet! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 217 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Dana Bezerra | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:19:10 | |
Dana tells us about how she went from working on her family's farm to walking through the doors of Merrill Lynch. Why she decided to become an entrepreneur in philanthropy. The most misunderstood thing about what she does. And why her spiritual side plays a big part in her work. Dana's recommendations Finding the Mother Tree - Suzanne Simard (book) BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me
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| EP 216 - Dana Bezerra - "We need to introduce more investment factors beyond profit" | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:27:56 | |
Dana, CEO of GreaterShare joins us to talk about the philanthropic work they're doing with NGOs and private equity firms to solve global challenges together. She explains why the company was setup, how it works and what's in it for investors. We also discuss her concerns around the primacy of profits in today's economic climate and the difference between philanthropy in the US vs UK. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 215 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Dominic Monkhouse | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:09:16 | |
Dominic plays BOB with the first version of our newly designed deck of cards! BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 214 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Dominic Monkhouse | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:09:21 | |
Dominic tells us why he'll never retire, what the most misunderstood thing is about business coaching, and why being carbon neutral by planting trees isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Dominic's recommendations: The Drive - Peter Attia (podcast) Mastering the Rockefeller Habits - Verne Harnish (book) The Value Profit Chain - James L. Heskett Net Promoter Score - Fred Reichheld BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Wankernomics | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:10:25 | |
EP 339 - Notorious Australian comedy act Wankernomics aka Charles Firth and James Schloeffel jump in the quiz seats this week vetting Andy's business terms as either business or bullshit: flying business class, spending time with kids versus building a business, offshore tax havens, and more is paddled on the table. Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Wankernomics 00:34 Face-to-Face Meetings: Business or Bullshit? 02:30 Flying Business Class: Worth It? 03:45 Conferences: Business or Bullshit? 04:16 Balancing Work and Family 05:30 Offshore Tax Havens: Myths and Realities 08:05 Drinking at Lunch: Good Idea? 09:05 Working from Home vs. Office 10:03 Wrap Up Watch us on YouTube Follow us: If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark | |||
| EP 213 - Dominic Monkhouse - Master Business Coach & Author | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:22:22 | |
Dominic tells us about how he helps businesses accelerate their growth and productivity by improving leadership strategies, better organising staff, creating stronger team relations and improving overall company culture and working environment. He also tells us why he thinks sales commissions and annual appraisals qualify for the big bin of bullshit. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 212 - QUIZ - Business OR Bullshit with Grace Blakeley | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:06:44 | |
Friday quiz time with renowned author, journalist and political commentator Grace Blakeley in the hot seat. BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithoutbullshit.me | |||
| EP 211 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Grace Blakeley | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:15:18 | |
Graces talks about her career journey from studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University through to becoming a renowned author and political commentator. The challenges she faces when writing her books. And why she wishes she took up surfing earlier on in life. All that plus more. Grace's recommendations: Stolen: How to Save the World From Financialisation - Grace Blakeley The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism - Grace Blakeley It's Not That Radical - Michala Loach Novara Media Podcasts Tribune Magazine BWB is powered by Oury Clark businesswithutbullshit.me | |||