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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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Recent Guests

Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
Co-founder and COO of Sandbox VR UK
Sandbox VR
Episode: 90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
James Perry
Co-founder of Cook, UK B Corp pioneer
Cook; B Corp UK
Episode: 89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Mark Rushmore
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of SURI
SURI (Sustainable Rituals)
Episode: 88. How to build a disruptive product without outspending industry giants | Mark Rushmore
Charlie Hyman
Founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Episode: 87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Nathalie Morrison
Founder and CEO of Astrea London
Astrea London
Episode: 86. Lab-grown diamonds were underestimated. Here's how they're disrupting luxury | Nathalie Morrison
Zoë Paskin
Restaurateur and co-founder of Studio Paskin
Studio Paskin
Episode: 85. "We were £1.5M in debt": The turnaround strategy that could save your business | Zoe Paskin
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

Host

James Reed
Host of multiple business-focused programs; experienced leader in Reed Group with a track record of candid, practical interviewing across sectors.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 688 ratings
  • It’s actually so good

    5 stars

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    5
    Heko_jdnd
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ok

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    damaciojimenez777
    United States2 months ago
  • Goooooodddd

    So good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 months 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Really good listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Typoppppoo
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
Q: What makes franchising appealing as a route to scale Sandbox VR UK?
Franchising lowers the risk of expansion by leveraging a proven product, IP, and support system. It allows rapid scaling in markets where the brand already has a track record, while the franchisee handles local site selection, recruitment, and local marketing, creating a strong, mutually dependent growth dynamic.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What is your stance on the relationship between business and societal problems?
Perry argues for reforming business incentives to internalize externalities and views the B Corp movement as a crucial intervention, but notes it is not a full solution on its own.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What lessons can future entrepreneurs take from your journey?
Be clear about purpose, embed it in foundational documents, and ensure owners share the same mission to avoid misalignment, while recognizing the need for long-term thinking and resilience.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: What sparked the move toward B Corp and purpose-led business?
Exposure to San Francisco's SOCAP and the early B Corp movement convinced them that companies could be purpose-driven and financially viable, leading to UK implementation and certification.
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Q: How did Cook grow without external capital and maintain independence?
They used a cash-generating cake business to fund Cook, avoided equity dilution, and sought patient, non-institutional capital when necessary, while maintaining control through a self-financed, bootstrapped growth path.

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The show features candid conversations with business leaders, philanthropists, and mission-driven founders who share practical, actionable advice drawn from diverse industries. Episodes typically explore scaling organizations, building sustainable brands, leadership under pressure, and the interplay between profitability and purpose. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from charity founders and luxury brands to hospitality and recruitment leaders—providing listeners with transferable strategies for growth, governance, fundraising, and culture. The mix of deeply practical how-tos with personal stories about resilience or ethical leadership makes it appealing to founders, senior managers, and professionals seeking clear guidance and i... more

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