The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode Highlights:

1. Labour’s General Election Success:

• Discussion on the accurate exit polls.
• The mood of Scotland’s businesses post-election.

2. Economic Growth and Productivity:

• Lord Haughey’s feedback to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves.
• Emphasis on economic growth, hope, and avoiding the blame game.
• Importance of productivity.

3. Lord Haughey meets Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

• Lord Haughey’s Glasgow development offers affordable renting 'solution'
• Advises about lifting rent freeze.

4. Housing Crisis:

• Lord Haughey’s conversation with the Deputy First Minister about lifting the rent freeze bill.

5. Scottish Enterprise:

• Securing 17,000 jobs for Scotland.
• Positive news stories.

6. US Politics:

• Joe Biden steps down, Kamala Harris’s impact.
• Trump’s reaction and political dynamics.

7. Retail Analysis:

• Tom Hunter’s insights on rates bills and e-commerce impact.
• Discussion on tourism tax.

8. Brexit’s Impact on Business:

• Keir Starmer’s charm offensive with France and Germany.
• Business feedback on Brexit and the need for closer ties.

9. Personal Milestones:

• Tom Hunter becomes a grandpa to Campbell Hunter.

10. Murray’s Legacy:

• Judy and Andy Murray’s academy plans and legacy concerns.

Labour General Election, Economic Growth, SNP Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Housing Crisis, COP26, Scottish Enterprise, US Politics, Retail Analysis, Tourism Tax, Brexit, Tom Hunter,  Willie Haughey, Murray Legacy, Go Radio Business Show

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Doug Duguid, CEO of Indigo 7 Ventures and Aurora Energy Services. 

Doug was one of the founders of EnerMech.  EnerMech had a build and buy strategy, completing 17 acquisitions of owner managed businesses over a 12-year period – and was backed by Lime Rock Partners. It provided maintenance and commissioning services to the energy and infrastructure sectors - with significant organic growth through both international expansion and new service line offerings.

Doug previously spent 4 years at PSL Energy Services where he led the Lime Rock backed management buy-out in May 2003.  PSL provided well services and pipeline and process services to the oil & gas industry.

In 2020 Doug and Michael Buchan founded I7V Renewables Ltd – which is a private investment vehicle – which has provided capital to a number of early-stage renewables/sustainability businesses (e.g. Zelim, Recycl 8, Power Roll, Xergy Group, Realest and Resource Design) and is the majority owner of RenQuip, Recruitment Ventures and Aurora Energy Services.

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - if you have a question or a suggestion for the show, email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Allan Cannon, the co-founder and CEO of space technology scale up Krucial, where he is responsible for business growth and strategy.

With a background in complex technology and science, business development and leadership, Allan is on a mission to make digital transformation easier for all —anywhere on earth.

Allan is also a keen advocate for the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and leaders and is an active member of the Scottish tech ecosystem.

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey also offer business insight and advice.

If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Marie Owen CEO and founder of LS Productions.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Lord Malcolm Offord.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Colin Borland, director of Devolved Nations at Federation of Small Businesses.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Grant Keenan, managing director of Keenan Recycling.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Ryan Longmuir, founder and managing director of Regis Banqueting.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Mark Bamforth, Serial Bio Tech Entrepreneur & Investor

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne founder of Genius Foods, one of the UK's leading gluten free bakery brands 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700