
Richard Harpin grew his business HomeServe from a single idea to a £4.1bn sale. On the Business Leader Podcast, he speaks to entrepreneurs and business leaders about the moments that shaped their success and failure, unlocking original advice and practical insights for anyone building or leading a business.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

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A really good podcast with amazing, world class guests. Very detailed business discussions. No fluff. Just pure business strategy all the way.
This is a terrific podcast. It’s a great historical look at some of the biggest stories from enterprise and commerce over the years.
Anyone who is studying for an MBA or business studies will benefit from listening as real life case studies are unpacked with all the benefit of hindsight!
A great debut podcast. Looking forward to the next episode
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A leadership-focused interview show that centers on high-profile founders, CEOs, and senior executives as they recount pivotal moments, transformation stories, and practical playbooks. Episodes emphasize turning around established brands, scaling via omnichannel strategy, leveraging technology, and building durable culture while navigating crises. Noteworthy traits include a penchant for concrete leadership lessons, candid reflections on failure and resilience, and a track record of recruiting guests from retail, beverages, tech, and financial services to illuminate scalable business growth for real-world application.
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Recent guests on Business Leader include:
1. Harry Stebbings
2. Olivia Jenkins
3. Gary Lubner
4. Alex Wright
5. Laurence Newman
6. Hub van Bockel
7. Sue Hayes
8. Bob Skinstad
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