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The Bottleneck Podcast

Bottleneck Podcast
Influencer Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Gymshark
Artificial Intelligence
Hair Care
Social Media
Remote Work
Emotional Intelligence
Brand Lift
Flexible Working
Bottleneck Theory
Mental Health
Scroll Aware
Branding
Workplace Culture
Youtube
The Sidemen
Digital Content Creation
Gen Z
Bottlenecks

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, and Elfried Samba, CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect and former Global Head of Social at Gymshark, explore the hidden blocks that slow teams down, from flawed strategies to missed cultural signals and outdated thinking.

Each episode breaks down a real challenge through the lens of behavioural science, digital strategy, and lived experience. Throu... more

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Clarke Ching — author of The Bottleneck Detective — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to unpack why progress stalls, how leaders quietly become constraints, and why fixing the obvious problem often makes things worse.

Most organisations don’t ... more

Ama Amo-Agye scaled Plantmade from £100 to £13m — and discovered that success changes the rules faster than founders expect.

Ama joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to explore how the skills that drive early momentum can quietly become constrain... more

Growth stalls when founders lose focus.Lottie Whyte, founder of MyoMaster, joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to unpack how simplifying the business, listening to real demand, and saying no to opportunity unlocked scale.From early trade-show ins... more

This episode of The Bottleneck Podcast discusses the toxic nature of modern politics. Economist Nicholas Gruen joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to explain why debating now feels like a never-ending battle, where the centre ground gets drowned ... more

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Ama Amo-Agye
Founder of PlantMaid, a hair care brand.
PlantMaid
Episode: Ama Amo-Agyei with Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba on founders and the cost of success
Lottie Whyte
Founder of MyoMaster, ex-agency background at M&C Saatchi
MyoMaster
Episode: Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Lottie Whyte on founder focus and knowing your customer
Elfried Samba
CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect, former Global Head of Social at Gymshark.
Butterfly Effect
Episode: Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Lottie Whyte on founder focus and knowing your customer
Ben Francis
CEO and Co-Founder of Gymshark
Gymshark
Episode: Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Ben Francis on building a billion dollar brand
Tim Armoo
Founder of Fanbytes and CEO of Irrational Media
Irrational Media
Episode: Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Timothy Armoo on the future for influencers
Jordan Schwarzberger
Manager of the Sidemen
Episode: Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Jordan Schwarzenberger on scaling the Sidemen

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Rory Sutherland
Co-host and Vice Chairman with extensive experience in behavioral science and marketing strategies.
Elfried Samba
Co-host and CEO/Co-Founder known for innovative approaches in social media and digital marketing.

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Ama Amo-Agyei with Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba on founders and the cost of success
Q: How do you think you got to that point? What are the things that happened?
There were many challenges, including overwhelming debt that prevented growth and the difficulty of balancing creativity and operations.
Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Lottie Whyte on founder focus and knowing your customer
Q: What is your number one advice to entrepreneurs?
The barriers to entry, to start something have never been lower. It's okay to fail and start again.
Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Max Osborne on marketing's next wave
Q: How does your approach to data analysis and measurement differ?
Our approach focuses on providing real-time insights that help marketers understand the influences driving customer behavior rather than just retrospective performance metrics.
Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Timothy Armoo on the future for influencers
Q: What do you think is the current state of influencer marketing?
The game has shifted to being more about the content created rather than the individual person's interest.
Rory Sutherland, Elfried Samba and Jordan Schwarzenberger on scaling the Sidemen
Q: What is it that you would do differently if you had to start from day zero all over again?
Go for the long haul, keep it financially sustainable, and don't copy others to make money, as it will likely be a false economy.

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A dynamic exploration of the obstacles that hinder organizational progress, this podcast covers a broad range of topics related to business efficacy, behavioral science, and personal experiences. Hosted by a seasoned Vice Chairman from a leading global marketing agency and a CEO renowned for his innovative approach to social media, discussions frequently involve the challenges of entrepreneurship, brand building, and the evolution of strategies in response to real-world complexities. Featuring insights from various industry leaders and creative thinkers, episodes often deconstruct failures, reveal actionable insights, and emphasize the importance of adaptability in fast-paced environments. The engaging dialogue encourages listeners to rethi... more

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