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Business Without BS

Oury Clark
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Climate Change
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Public Speaking
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Thought Leadership
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Your weekly dose of real-world business intelligence. No gurus, no fluff - just practical lessons from people who’ve built, scaled, failed, adapted, celebrated, and done it all again. We don’t admire success from afar - we dissect it, decode it, and deliver the lessons straight to you. Subscribe for weekly insights and free resources that strip away the jargon and deliver the real-world lessons yo... more

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EP — Lucy Parker explains why sustainability only works when leaders stop hiding in the castle and start engaging with the real world.

Lucy Parker argues that the real challenge in sustainability is leadership behaviour: large companies still operat... more

Mark argues most SMEs fail at marketing because they misunderstand the customer, the market and the value they actually provide.

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Mark Palmer dismantles the modern marketing fog: founders often make stronger marketers than the mar... more

Oury Clark partners lay out how new UK property rules reshape renting, leaseholds and development in 2026 and beyond.

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Three major UK property reforms land at once — renters’ rights, leasehold reform and commonhold — and Jemma... more

Dave Birss says you won't be replaced by AI - you'll be replaced by a leader who's been told the wrong story about it.

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Dave Birss is back on Business Without BS - author of the Sensible AI Manifesto, co-founder of the Gen AI Acad... more

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Mark Palmer
Bestselling author and brand consultant, founder of Maverick Planet; advisor with Catalyst
Maverick Planet / Catalyst
Episode: Most Firms Get Marketing Wrong, Here's Why - Mark Palmer
Jemma Hotter
Partner at Oury Clark, property lawyer
Oury Clark
Episode: How New UK Property Rules Hit Landlords and Renters - Jemma & Michael of Oury Clark
Michael de la Fuente
Partner at Oury Clark, property lawyer
Oury Clark
Episode: How New UK Property Rules Hit Landlords and Renters - Jemma & Michael of Oury Clark
Dave Birss
Co-founder of the Gen AI Academy; author of the Sensible AI Manifesto
Gen AI Academy
Episode: Why your boss is the real AI threat - Dave Birss
Matt Hunt
Founder of The Protein Ball Company and Oluvs, experienced entrepreneur in food manufacturing, branding, and distribution
The Protein Ball Company / Oluvs
Episode: The Branding Mistake Costing You Customers — Matt Hunt
Marcus Dimbleby
Former RAF wing commander, expert in stress testing strategies
Effected Direction / Big Things Fast (book)
Episode: Red Teaming, Critical Thinking & How to Stress-Test Your Strategy with Marcus Dimbleby
Daniel Sawko
CEO and founder of Shipshape.VC
Shipshape.VC
Episode: Why Fundraising Is Broken - How Founders Waste Time & Miss the Right Investors
Dodge Woodall
Entrepreneur and festival founder (Bournemouth Sevens)
Eventful Lives / Bournemouth Sevens
Episode: Dodge Woodall on Entrepreneurship, Hustle Culture and Bournemouth 7s Festival
Ross Meadows
Top employment lawyer at Oury Clark
Oury Clark
Episode: The Real Impact of the Employment Rights Act

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Why ESG Blew Up and What Leaders Do Next with Lucy Parker, Brunswick Senior Partner
Q: What should leaders focus on to avoid spreading their efforts too thin across many ESG issues?
Identify the areas where the footprint is largest and where impact will be greatest, then concentrate resources there instead of chasing every issue; use a materiality lens and involve those most affected to guide priorities.
Why ESG Blew Up and What Leaders Do Next with Lucy Parker, Brunswick Senior Partner
Q: What leadership behavior do you think hasn't caught up with today's world?
Leaders struggle with moving from a traditional command-and-control approach to engaging with multiple stakeholders, being present and visible, and answering what is truly material for their business while maintaining a clear, values-driven focus.
Most Firms Get Marketing Wrong, Here's Why - Mark Palmer
Q: How should a CEO participate in branding without overexposing themselves?
If the CEO is an important part of the brand's identity or acts as an opinion former, public exposure can help reinforce values, but it's a double-edged sword: it raises visibility and risk if mismanaged or if missteps occur.
Most Firms Get Marketing Wrong, Here's Why - Mark Palmer
Q: What's your approach to evaluating whether a founder has a solid value proposition?
Focus on two things: first, what problem you solve for the customer and the tangible benefit; second, the quantified value you deliver. If these aren't clear and defensible, investors will struggle to see the opportunity.
Why your boss is the real AI threat - Dave Birss
Q: What simple habit can business owners adopt to think more clearly about AI daily?
Treat AI as a human-centered catalyst, not a pure technology problem, and use prompts and structured thinking to map problems, audiences, and outcomes before turning to tools.

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