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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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The Beauty Tech Group is a British business success story. Laurence Newman founded the home-use beauty tech firm in Manchester in 2009. It’s probably best-known for its LED face masks for skincare treatments. In late 2025 it went public on the London... more

Ben Askins is the co-founder of Gaia, a green technology company that builds online tools for companies within the environmental space. But he cut his teeth as an entrepreneur by creating a digital marketing business for luxury brands, which he scale... more

Sam Stoffel is the entrepreneur who founded the matched betting platform Outplayed, taking a punt on the online betting space. He explains to Richard Harpin how he bootstrapped a simple idea into a multi-million pound enterprise by copying and refini... more

Hub van Bockel shares his story with Richard Harpin about founding Tenzing, a natural energy drink brand inspired by Himalayan sherpas. Drawing on his marketing background at Unilever, MTV, and Red Bull, van Bockel explains how he identified a gap in... more

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Recent Guests

Laurence Newman
Co-founder and CEO of The Beauty Tech Group
The Beauty Tech Group
Episode: The Beauty Tech Group: From start-up to IPO
Hub van Bockel
Founder and CEO of Tenzing, a natural energy drink
Tenzing
Episode: Tenzing: How to scale a challenger energy drink
Sue Hayes
CEO of Nottingham Building Society, integrating modern practices in a traditional mutual environment
Nottingham Building Society
Episode: The banking CEO helping 'extraordinary' people afford homes
Bob Skinstad
Former South African rugby player and current partner at Challenger Consultancy, Elixir
Challenger Consultancy, Elixir
Episode: From elite sport to elite business: Bob Skinstad’s journey
Dan Finley
CEO of Debenhams Group
Debenhams Group
Episode: The revival of Debenhams
Amelia Sordell
Personal branding expert, entrepreneur, and LinkedIn top voice
Business Leader
Episode: The truth about personal branding and what leaders get wrong
Matt Dawson
Former England and British & Irish Lions Scrum Half, part of the England World Cup-winning side in 2003
JLL
Episode: The mindset behind a World Cup winner
Zygi Kamasa
A veteran in the film industry, previously CEO of Lionsgate UK and now founder of True Brit
True Brit
Episode: Zygi Kamasa: How to build a movie business
Rochelle Humes
Founder and creative director of My Little Coco, former pop star with S Club Juniors and The Saturdays
My Little Coco
Episode: From pop star to founder: Rochelle Humes on reinvention and resilience

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Graham Ruddick
Host of Business Leader
Dougal Shaw
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Josh Dornbrack
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • World class

    A really good podcast with amazing, world class guests. Very detailed business discussions. No fluff. Just pure business strategy all the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeekyUK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast - business studies an apt name!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmys Jobs
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fascinating debut

    A great debut podcast. Looking forward to the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richardhfletcher
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the quality and depth of interviews with high-profile business figures, often remarking on the actionable insights shared. Many find the content to be both enlightening and practical, offering valuable perspectives on contemporary business challenges. Feedback also emphasizes the professional presentation and engaging discussions, making it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike.

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The Beauty Tech Group: From start-up to IPO
Q: What do you think is the biggest challenge for businesses wanting to grow?
The hardest part is finding the right people to scale your product and growing the business internationally.
The Beauty Tech Group: From start-up to IPO
Q: What first drew you into the beauty industry?
I started my life off as a business graduate and had two or three businesses in early stages, which happened to be selling products within the aesthetics world.
Tenzing: How to scale a challenger energy drink
Q: How has the investment from Heineken influenced your strategies?
It's allowed for access to their extensive distribution networks, particularly in convenience stores, which we were previously not able to penetrate effectively.
Tenzing: How to scale a challenger energy drink
Q: What advice would you give regarding persistence in trying to get your products into retail?
Always be creative and persistent; finding ways to connect with decision-makers is key, as is maintaining a friendly demeanor.
Tenzing: How to scale a challenger energy drink
Q: How did you manage the funding and bootstrap your business?
I was quite naïve about the difficulty of starting a business and initially thought it would be easier. I ended up using personal connections and smaller loans to bootstrap Tenzing.

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