The Fun Side Of Business
Let’s keep it real, business life isn’t all boring meetings and stiff suits. Behind the polished pitches and fancy titles is a whole other story!
We’re talking about the real stories, the unfiltered, uncut moments you won’t find in any polished promo video.
Behind every brand is a story—unexpected, totally entertaining, and 100% human. So here’s to the real ones: the dreamers, the grinders, the risk-takers.
Business life? It’s not what you think. It’s way more fun.
Episodes
35 episodes
He Said “We’ll Be Number One” And Then It Happened
What started as a late-night chat at a petrol station turned into So Solid Crew: the underground sound that took UK garage from pirate radio to number one. DJ Syndicate takes us behind the decks and into the chaos - how a group of friends built...
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Episode 19
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From Army Boots To Funeral Suits
Funeral director David Button joined us to talk about how he found his calling after leaving the army, rebuilding his life, and returning to serve others with compassion and calm.We explore what really matters in funeral care—pati...
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Episode 17
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7:38
Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Few people can turn carpet chat into great storytelling — but Daryl Smith, the Prince of Flooring, does it effortlessly. We chat about his winding career path: jewellery diplomas, retail chaos, a decade in self-storage — an...
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Episode 18
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39:36
How a Soldier Became a Funeral Director
Sometimes life takes the long way home — and that’s exactly what happened with David Button. From soldiering in Belfast to driving buses around Ipswich, and now running his own funeral service, David’s story is about finding purpose in unexpect...
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Episode 17
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This story took us across continents and back again
We follow Tori’s journey from council work and number-crunching to life in India and Thailand—the languages picked up on the fly, the paperwork that made no sense, and the people who somehow opened doors anyway. Back in Ipswich, she turns all t...
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Episode 16
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9:45
Audits, Asia, and Adventure: Tori’s Wild Career Ride
What happens when an Ipswich school kid with shaky careers advice follows curiosity instead of a script? Tori Burn’s journey bounces from local audits to teaching in Beijing, from Deloitte in Auckland to running a 14‑acre holiday park through p...
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Episode 16
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IT Unseen: Where Quiet Wins Make Big Impact
Ever heard someone say IT is boring? We call nonsense on that. Sure, a lot of the biggest wins in tech don’t come with fireworks—they’re invisible, subtle, and easy to miss—but that’s kind of the point.When Gary joined us, he showed exac...
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Episode 15
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Small Wins, Big Impact: The Gary Way
What if the best IT work is the stuff you don’t even notice—no drama, no heroics, just things quietly working the way they should? That’s Gary’s story. He went from fixing his school’s computers as a teenager to running AnyIT, a managed service...
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Episode 15
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Change happens when you make it, not when you wait for it
We sat down after our chat with Kathy to unpack how she moved from a long, stable physio career into a flexible role helping families cut their bills—without getting lost in the jargon or pyramid-scheme panic. The turning point wasn’t a leap of...
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Episode 13
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Rewriting a Career: Purpose, Money and Hope
We sit down with Kathy Duffy—NHS physio turned entrepreneur—to unpack a bold career pivot built on ethics, real savings, and a lifestyle that actually fits. We explore tough questions about network marketing, the difference betwee...
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Episode 13
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Financial Wisdom and Greggs Cakes
Beyond his financial expertise, Colin's genuine passion for the Suffolk business community shines through everything he does. His own podcast, featuring interviews with BBC personalities and local business leaders, serves as a platform for show...
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Episode 12
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Trust, Community, and Financial Planning
What makes a financial advisor truly effective? Is it technical knowledge, product expertise, or something more fundamental? Colin Low, founder and Managing Director of Kings Fleet Financial Planning, reveals it's about striking the perfect bal...
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Episode 12
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The Container King Who Can't Stop Making Deals
At just 26 years old, this self-made entrepreneur has built a thriving global container brokerage without relying on academic prowess or even enjoying reading and writing. His story shatters the myth that formal education is the only path to su...
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Episode 11
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From Waste to Wealth: Container Empire
Jake Slinn’s journey proves you don’t need top grades to make it big in business. At just 26, he’s running JS Global Group, a company turning over £2.5 million – and it all started with only £400 in his pocket. Despite leaving school with just ...
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Episode 11
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Finding Your Path Early and Sticking With It
Chris's journey fascinates us because unlike many of our previous guests who found their niche later in life, he identified his passion early and never wavered.Chris demonstrated resilience by continuing independently, building a strong...
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Episode 10
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The Queen Made Me Late for Work
From architecture dreams to graphic design reality, Chris Chenery's creative journey spans over 25 years of professional evolution. What began as a childhood fascination with drawing house plans transformed into a successful careerChris...
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Episode 10
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34:19
When Your Mom Says "Look at Your Room" but You Own a Cleaning Company
How do you build a successful cleaning company when you don't even know how to use a mop? Our conversation with George had us doubled over with laughter as he shared his entrepreneurial journey that defies conventional business wisdom.A...
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Episode 9
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On All Fours: How George Built a Cleaning Company Without Cleaning Skills
Discover the refreshingly honest and hilarious journey of George, who built a successful cleaning company despite having virtually no cleaning skills. From being the classroom clown whose reports consistently noted "so much potential if only he...
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Episode 9
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Breaking Stereotypes in Financial Advising
Ever wondered when you're "wealthy enough" to speak with a financial advisor? Caroline Russell shatters that misconception with her refreshing approach: "whenever you want." As a young female representative of Quilter in an industry dominated b...
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Episode 8
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Beer, Pizza, and Financial Freedom
Ever wondered what happens when someone defies every expectation in their industry? Caroline Russell's journey from school-hating teenager to successful financial advisor before age 30 demolishes stereotypes and proves that success rarely follo...
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Episode 8
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27:56
When Accountants See Too Much
Think accountancy is all numbers and spreadsheets? Think again. We pull back the curtain on what your accountant really sees when they examine your financial records – and it's far more revealing than you might imagine.Have you ever trie...
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Life’s Detours Make the Best Stories
What happens when career paths take unexpected turns? In this revealing conversation with private investigator Barry Parker, we uncover the fascinating journey of a man who transitioned from professional football to prison work to running a res...
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Episode 7
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The Curious Case of Barry Parker - From Prison Officer to Private Eye
What does it really take to be a private investigator in the digital age? Barry Parker of De Sudor Investigations pulls back the curtain on this mysterious profession, sharing the fascinating twists and turns of his career path from footballer ...
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Episode 7
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The Extra Slice: What Happens When Guests Leave
Ever wondered what podcast hosts really think about their guests once the recording stops? That's exactly what we reveal in this peek behind the podcast curtain as we discuss our exclusive subscriber content, "The Extra Slice."For less ...
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Beyond Stereotypes: Property Insights with James Gunther
Have you ever wondered if there are estate agents out there who break the mold of slick-talking, commission-hungry stereotypes? Our conversation with James Gunther, partner at Fenwright estate agency, proves they exist—and they're worth their w...
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Episode 6
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