Explore every episode of the podcast The Scale Up Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hyde & James Strachan: From Friends to Founders – The Journey of Building a Fulfilment Business | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:51:23 | |
Once upon a time, J&J Global Fulfilment was known as James and James—a name inspired by its founders, James Hyde and James Strachan. In this episode of The Scale Up Podcast, Simon Wheeler sits down with them to delve into the full journey of J&J. From their days at Cambridge University to pivoting from software to fulfilment, they share how they built the business from the ground up—starting in makeshift offices in the men’s toilets! - to securing investment and scaling into a global company. They also open up about the tough decisions that led them to step back from the business. Beyond the highs and lows of scaling a company, the James and James reflect on what it was like to go into business as close friends and the challenges of managing both friendship and fast growth. | |||
| Julian Kynaston: Your Brand Should Never Be Liked; It Should Be Loved or Hated | 07 Feb 2025 | 01:30:09 | |
We sit down with Julian Kynaston, a visionary entrepreneur known for shaping iconic brands. From an unconventional past rooted in football hooliganism, Julian went on to build Illamasqua, GHD, and his award-winning branding agency, Propaganda. In this episode, Julian shares his story and offers powerful insights into why businesses don’t need to burn cash on marketing—instead, they should focus on building a brand that stands for something. His rule? Never settle for being liked. Be loved, or be hated. 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Family & Background 4:55 Life on the Football Terraces 16:00 Building a Branding Agency 47:25 Disrupting the Beauty Industry 1:17:20 Supporting Women with Menopause Symptoms 1:28:18 Wrap Up | |||