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'James Reed: all about business' puts you at the heart of fun, dynamic, candid conversation with business leaders, philanthropists and charitable celebrities as they use their journeys to give clear, actionable advice. Hosted by James Reed CBE, the Chairman and CEO of Reed Group, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more ... more

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Most people underestimated lab-grown diamonds. Conventional wisdom says that luxury is about heritage, exclusivity and the power of a brand. So why are consumers embracing them so quickly?

And what does that tell us about the future of luxury busine... more

Financial crises can hit any business- especially in today's economy. Selling might feel like the only option. But is it?

What should founders do when things look bleak? How do you rebuild momentum, and give your business the best possible chance of... more

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Scaling a business seems like the obvious goal. But what if growth without the right strategy leads to losing control?

In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with David Palmer, founder of Life of Fish, the modern London fishmonger that ... more

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Thirty years of building a business without a board, without investors, and without ever wanting to sell, and it just keeps growing, there’s something to learn from that.

In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Victoria Stapleton, f... more

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Recent Guests

David Palmer
Founder and director of Life of Fish
Life of Fish
Episode: 84. How to grow your business without losing control | David Palmer
Victoria Stapleton
Founder and Creative Director of Brora
Brora
Episode: 83. Are you selling too early? The succession model most founders have never heard of | Victoria Stapleton
Sahar Hashemi
British entrepreneur, author, campaigner; founder of Buy Women Built
Buy Women Built
Episode: 82. Start now. The sign your business idea is ready to build | Sahar Hashemi OBE
Timo Boldt
Founder and CEO, Gousto
Gousto
Episode: 81. How Gousto is taking on the ultra-processed food industry | Timo Boldt
Tom Faulkner
Award-winning British furniture designer and founder of Tom Faulkner Limited
Tom Faulkner Limited
Episode: 80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
Elizabeth McKay
Director and CEO of the London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Episode: 79. What businesses should learn from museums about innovation | Elizabeth McKay
Sarah Bradbury
CEO of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)
Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)
Episode: 78. The crisis facing UK retail and food businesses | Sarah Bradbury
Damian Melville
Founder and Managing Director of Melville & Daughters Funeral Directors
Melville & Daughters Funeral Directors
Episode: 77. What it’s really like running a funeral directors business | Damian Melville
Connor Scully
Senior executive consultant at Reed Specialist Recruitment
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Episode: 76. How to get a pay rise: Salary negotiation that works | Connor Scully

Host

James Reed
Host of All About Business; Chairman and CEO of Reed Group; long-running host with a focus on practical business leadership and strategy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 584 ratings
  • It’s actually so good

    5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heko_jdnd
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Ok

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    damaciojimenez777
    United States21 days ago
  • Goooooodddd

    So good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States22 days ago
  • James Reed Podcasts

    Always extremely interesting subject matter, interview techniques are very clever never quite allowing the interviewee to ramble or dominate the discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Brayder
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Brilliant

    Really good listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Typoppppoo
    United Kingdom23 days ago

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84. How to grow your business without losing control | David Palmer
Q: How do you balance sustainability with business growth in a resource-intensive industry?
By prioritizing small-dayboat suppliers, transparent sourcing, and educating customers about provenance and responsible consumption while expanding online and wholesale channels.
84. How to grow your business without losing control | David Palmer
Q: What's your approach to growth and preventing overreach?
Focus on what you have, perfect the current stores, hire carefully for culture over skill, and finance growth from profits rather than loans to retain control and maintain quality.
80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
Q: What challenges do you face in balancing a British-made operation with a strong U.S. market?
Tariffs were manageable, and the real challenge is economic cycles and maintaining demand; relationships with interior designers and careful market positioning help sustain momentum in America.
80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
Q: What makes Capricorn special and how did it influence the brand?
Capricorn is a signature piece that encapsulates the transition to metal, combining a simple contemporary silhouette with a classical motif; it helped establish the brand's identity and recognition in the luxury market.
80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
Q: How did you get started in this field and what was your first big break?
I started painting tabletops as a hobby, turned it into a side business, and then an opportunity with a Swindon fabrication workshop owner allowed me to take over the operation, which anchored the move into metalwork and furniture design.

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A candid, practical interview show that centers on real-world business journeys, leadership lessons, and practical growth tactics. Episodes span entrepreneurship, brand-building, transformation of hospitality and family-owned businesses, and the impact of technology and AI on strategy and PR. Notable throughlines include resilient leadership, scaling service businesses, sustainable practices, and leveraging networks to win high-profile opportunities. The format often blends personal origin stories with concrete tactics, client wins, and reflections on growth, exits, and governance, making it valuable for operators, operators-to-be, and professionals seeking actionable insights and inspiration. A standout trait is the mix of high-profile fou... more

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2. Victoria Stapleton
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