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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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When your business hits an existential wall, are you willing to rethink your entire financial structure to protect your vision, or will you compromise the mission just to survive?

Most founders believe scaling requires bowing to traditional venture ... more

Most consumer goods brands ask you to buy more - SURI does the opposite. They designed a sustainable, electric toothbrush made from plant-based materials that is fully recyclable. As a result they scaled to over £50 million worth of sales in just fou... more

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Most charities are told to secure funding before they spend. Bloomsbury Football did the opposite — investing in fundraising before the money existed, and growing from four children to 7,000 a week as a result.

In this episode of All About Business... 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

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Recent Guests

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
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

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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 656 ratings
  • It’s actually so good

    5 stars

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    Heko_jdnd
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ok

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    damaciojimenez777
    United Statesa month ago
  • Goooooodddd

    So good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa month 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant

    Really good listen

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdoma month ago

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85. "We were £1.5M in debt": The turnaround strategy that could save your business | Zoe Paskin
Q: What is the balance between brand distinctiveness and scale for your group?
Zoë discusses designing each venue to be distinct yet part of a cohesive Studio Paskin portfolio, emphasizing that sometimes it's better to double down on a single brand's identity to achieve scale while preserving the unique guest experience across locations.
86. Lab-grown diamonds were underestimated. Here's how they're disrupting luxury | Nathalie Morrison
Q: How did you get into lab-grown diamonds and start Astrea London?
I left a successful banking career to pursue ethics and innovation in luxury, conducted extensive research over two years, and decided to back a venture that would deliver the same diamond quality without the environmental and social costs of mining.
87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Q: How do you measure impact in a way that resonates with stakeholders?
Use both qualitative testimonials and quantitative longitudinal tracking to show lasting outcomes and activity levels.
87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Q: What are the key lessons from bringing a charity into the commercial world?
Adopt a growth mindset, invest in sales-like fundraising, and maintain a strong focus on impact while treating fundraising as a scalable business function.
87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Q: How did you grow from a bag of footballs to 100 staff and 7,000 kids?
Consistent, time-intensive effort, early fundraising learning by trial and error, hiring skilled bid writers, and expanding funded activities beyond grants through paid services and partnerships.

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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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2. Nathalie Morrison
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