The Fun Side Of Business
This podcast is all about the people, the ones behind the brands.
We get into the real stories: the highs, the lows, and everything in between, without the polished filter.
Behind every business is a human story, full of risks, challenges, wins, and unexpected turns.
Business life? It’s not what you think.
Episodes
79 episodes
Built It, Sold It, Rebuilt It
In this episode, we sit down with Simon Bennett, CEO of Vinttro, whose career starts far from boardrooms! Working as an Ipswich panel beater before building and scaling high-growth insurance and claims businesses, completing a successful exit, ...
The Lunchbreak That Started A Business
This week, we sit down with Gemma Matten, Business Engagement Manager at the University of Suffolk, to unpack a career journey full of unexpected turns, tough moments, and bold decisions.From working in recruitment and property sales, Ge...
A Great Podcast Guest Shows Up As Themselves
You definitely do not need a perfect story. We get into what actually works when the microphones are on: turning up as yourself, dropping the business façade, and speaking with the kind of honesty that makes listeners lean in.Guests ...
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What If Success Is Just Being Present
The plan sounds straightforward: land a top banking job, grind hard, make serious money, and buy yourself freedom. Richard Grainger actually lived that path, from studying Economics at University of Cambridge to working in Canary Wh...
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Stop Wasting Your Potential
Getting kicked out of school doesn’t exactly scream “future success”… but for Tom Hines, it was just the beginning.In this episode, we chat with coach and Hindsight founder Tom Hines about how fear of failure can quietly shape your life,...
No Degree, No Problem: Building Real Businesses
A 9-year-old selling horse chestnuts for cash doesn’t exactly scream “future entrepreneur”… but Scott Russell was never following the usual script.In this episode, we get into the real journey. He left school at 16 and learned what class...
We Lost A Sale Over A Second-Hand Cooker
A house sale can fall apart for the most unexpected reasons — like someone refusing to leave behind a spare cooker. Then, in contrast, another deal can be saved simply because an estate agent rolls up their sleeves, cleans up an empty property,...
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Find Your Happy
Ever notice how most of what you stress about never actually happens… yet somehow it still ruins your whole day? Yeah, same. In this episode, we get real about overthinking, pressure, and trying to look like you’ve got it all together when you’...
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How A 20-Year-Old Duo Turns Ideas Into Action
Two young founders walk in and instantly challenge our assumptions. Harrison and Tom are only a few years out of school, yet they show up with the kind of entrepreneurial mindset most people spend a decade trying to grow: bold outreach, fast le...
What If The Only Thing Stopping You Is Step One
Two young founders turn up with no media training, no budget, and a ridiculous amount of drive, then somehow make it work. We chat with Harrison Turner and Tom Mumford from In The Business about what it really takes to start before you feel rea...
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The Reality of Stress No One Talks About
Ever had that moment where you’re the one holding it all together… and then suddenly, everything feels like too much? That’s exactly where Jo Wood found herself....... and it completely changed the direction of her life!We kick things of...
Breaking Down a “Consistent” Entrepreneur
Between the laughs, we actually pause long enough to break down what makes a great guest and what we’re really looking for in a top-tier conversation.This time, our focus is Craig Sennett. We dig into what makes him stand out: star...
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Do Not Fear The Punch To The Face
He’s built companies, coached fighters and written books!In this lively and honest episode, Craig Sennett (Knight Web Design) joins us for a conversation that proves a winding path can be your greatest advantage.Craig shares what it ...
What A Strong Handshake Reveals A Person
Henry Tapp walks in with a handshake so powerful..That handshake becomes the running joke of the episode. Icebreaker? Power move? Secret confidence test? Before we’ve even picked a topic, we’re already unpacking how first impressions sha...
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How I Left Parliament And Found Meaning Helping Others
What if the best way to “win” at life is to take a completely sideways route? This week we’re joined by Henry Tapp from Suffolk Mind for a chat that’s equal parts funny, honest, and low-key life-changing.Henry’s origin story? Rugby capta...
One Relentlessly Positive Guest Changes Our Minds About Property And Hard Work
Big smile, serious work ethic, and a refreshingly simple formula: earn consistently, save on purpose, invest wisely, and keep turning up even when nobody’s cheering.We’ll admit it, we started this chat a little sceptical. Another propert...
From £17 A Week To Property Freedom
His story starts small: £17 a week working at the Co-op, running some of the toughest stores in town, and learning early that empathy often works better than punishment (even with shoplifters). Somewhere between late shifts and coaching his loc...
No, You Can’t Claim For Tripping Over Your Own Feet
Fairness over fortune, that’s the mantra guiding Denise Head’s 36-year journey from shy student with “average grades” to partner at a people-first law firm. In this episode, she lifts the lid on the side of law you rarely see: the grind of high...
Why A Veteran Lawyer Wouldn’t Choose Law Again
In this episode we sit down with Denise, a veteran partner affectionately known by her team as “the final boss.” She’s seen it all, and she doesn’t hold back. From client care to the ever-growing mountain of compliance, Denise gives us...
Business Rescue Without The Shame
Ever wish you could handle a struggling business like a broken leg, get honest advice, clear options, and zero shame? In this no-edit chat, we talk business rescue without the jargon or guilt. Our guest, a rescue specialist who puts empathy bef...
From South Africa To Business Rescue
Feeling like your business is slowly getting squeezed from all sides? You’re not alone, and it might not be over. In this episode, insolvency practitioner turned business rescue pro Gary Rupping shares why the end of a company doesn’t have to m...
Authenticity Beats Polished Performance Every Time
If you’re looking for an advisor who’s just as genuine off-air as they are on, you’ll enjoy our chat with Martin. We talk about why honesty, consistency, and straight-talking advice matter far more than a polished sales pitch, especially when y...
From Army Life to Protecting Families
Think Sea Cadets, a strict dad, and a life full of hustle… then add marathon security shifts, door-to-door cable sales, and a wild detour into multi-level marketing. That’s Martin’s early life..It all led him to estate planning, but not ...
We Beat January Together… Now Let the Games Begin
February is the deep exhale after January’s tax-season chaos. Once the self-assessment dust settled, we sat down to talk about why this year felt calmer, sharper—and honestly, more fun. The answer wasn’t magic. It was a few smart tweaks that ch...
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Chaos, Cocktails & Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips
A holiday isn’t just flights and a bed — it’s a story you get to live. And Mark? He’s lived a few.In this episode, we sit down with a man whose journey runs from private-school pranks and pub sackings to Malia’s wild rep scene, a 20-year...
