Three Things – Details, episodes & analysis

Why should you start a business? While many are driven by profit or purpose, for Cubitts Founder and CEO, Tom Broughton, it was a profound and singular passion for an object that 60% of us wear every day: spectacles. 

Join us in a riveting conversation with Tom, filled with laughter and a level of candour that we absolutely adored, as we explore the compelling origin story of what is now an emerging multinational success. Tom's journey, marked by dramatic lows and almost unbelievable highs, offers not just a narrative that every business leader can relate to, but also unique insights into turning a simple passion into a global enterprise. 

This podcast is more than just an account of business trials and triumphs; it's an extraordinary tale of fervent ambition and inspiration, bringing to life a business that is as much about vision as it is about spectacles.

A tech company based in Wrexham, a main office with a built-in pub, and a major property lease in the US signed over FaceTime? Join us for our latest Three Things Podcast episode as we sit down with Joanna Swash, the dynamic CEO of trailblazing customer service outsourcing brand, Moneypenny. 

Known for her exceptional leadership and forward-thinking approach, Joanna shares the secrets behind Moneypenny’s extraordinary scale-up operation, which has seen it grow into a global leader in outsourced communications.

Listen in as we delve into the unique culture that Moneypenny fosters, a culture that values innovation, employee well-being, and community above all else. Joanna explains how Moneypenny’s Wrexham office, complete with its own pub, epitomises this ethos, creating a workplace that feels more like a community than a corporate office. 

Joanna also sheds light on Moneypenny’s successful expansion into the US market, highlighting their strategic office opening in Charleston - a 'Wrexham away from home' - and key acquisitions that have bolstered their presence overseas. 

This is a treasure trove of advice that any CEO or Founder – and, in particular, those looking to scale – can use to enhance their own business operations. Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and all other major platforms.

2023 so far has been a spiral of uncertainty for the British economy. For many businesses, the numbers aren't as bad as expected, but with so much scepticism coming from the government and the media, business leaders aren't quite sure where they stand. 
 
The CBI sits at the nexus between business, the economy, and politics, so we were delighted to welcome Director General, Tony Danker to the latest instalment in our Ask an Expert podcast series. Listen in to discover what Tony had to say about the current state of the economy, how the government is dealing with the situation, and what businesses can be doing to succeed this year. 

Radical change was a central theme of Romi Savova's childhood. From the Soviet streets of Bulgaria, to post-Apartheid Pretoria in the 90s, she witnessed the spectacular demise of two of the 20th century's established - yet undeniably oppressive - regimes. 
 
 Now, as the CEO of PensionBee, Romi joins our Three Things podcast to explain how those experiences instilled in her a powerful sense of purpose and an understanding that change for the better is not only possible, but necessary. 
 
 Listen in to hear how - and, indeed, why - Romi and her team are challenging the established order of the pension market to place the power firmly in the palm of the customer.

Galahad Clark's Quaker forefathers built one of the most successful shoe companies in the UK in Clark's. But now, as the owner and MD of Vivobarefoot, Galahad is - quite literally - reshaping the footwear industry while revolutionising what it means to be a 'good' business.

Join us for our latest Three Things podcast where we discover the extraordinary truth behind Galahad's unique shoe brand, from its deep roots in nature and extreme level of transparency, all the way to its abolishment of traditional organisational hierarchy.

"Poetry doesn't give you any answers, but it acts like a mirror - reflecting, and helping you better understand what's happening inside."

Evgeny Shadchnev asks a lot of questions. As a business coach, he's trained to do just that. But it is the types of questions he asks, and the methods he uses to ask them, that make him such an effective coach. 

Evgeny's journey from small-town Russia to founder of Makers is as inspiring as it is unusual. A software engineer by trade, he somehow learned to tap in to his emotions - and to trust his instincts when making the toughest of decisions - and it is this that we find most inspiring. 

In this latest episode of All Together's Three Things podcast, Jamie and Evgeny discuss Evgeny's story, the importance of emotional intelligence in business, and how poetry can be a powerful management and coaching tool to help us all connect more directly with our feelings.

All Together’s Three Things podcast is back for another season and we’re kicking it off with the CEO and Co-founder of Bloom & Wild, Aron Gelbard. Aron founded Bloom & Wild in 2013 alongside Ben Stanway. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength taking the flower delivery industry by storm.

All Together Co-founder, Jamie Mitchell, sat down with Aron to unpick his astonishing success. From his relentless focus on the customer, to his masterful use of scale, Aron explains in depth how he has managed to usurp his significantly more established competition to become the market leader in the UK and Europe.

Political chaos. Raging U-turns. Economic uncertainty. These are the troubles facing UK businesses this winter and ensuring planning ahead has become a near-impossible task for business leaders.

To shed some light on the situation, All Together co-founder, Jamie Mitchell, sat down with Philip Shaw, Chief Economist at Investec, in an attempt to understand how the recent changes have affected the economy and what CEOs can do to keep themselves afloat in these trying times.

William Reeve is one of the country's most successful serial entrepreneurs, and one of our most prolific angel investors. But in a career that defies convention, William  is also a 'hired gun' for other people's businesses, including a stint as Head of Operations for Paddy Power and his current role as CEO of Goodlord, the award winning property rentals platform. Seemingly as comfortable around the Board of FTSE250 retailer Dunelm as he is Chairing scale-ups like Graze and Nutmeg, William really has done it all. 

In our wide ranging-conversation, we unpick the story behind William's fascinating career. We discover his compulsion to solve problems, the skills he has honed as a founder and a CEO, and the lessons in management and leadership he has picked up along the way.

When Douglas Lamont became innocent CEO, revenue stood at £200m and sales were predominantly from the UK. Over the last 9 years, however, revenue has more than doubled, with international sales accounting for 80% under his leadership.

In this month’s Three Things podcast, we were eager to find out what makes Douglas the unique CEO he is today, and to ask for Three Things – three pieces of actionable advice – he is taking with him when he takes over as CEO of Tony’s Chocolonely in September.