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The Bottleneck Podcast

Bottleneck Podcast
Influencer Marketing
Bank Of Mum and Dad
Inheritance
Gen Z
Millennials
Generational Wealth
Housing Crisis
Wages
Entrepreneurship
Financial Security
Cultural Divides
Educational System
Gymshark
Artificial Intelligence
Hair Care
Dfyne
Social Media
Remote Work
Bottlenecks
Ogilvy UK

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at Gymshark, explore the hidden blocks that slow teams down, from flawed strategies to missed cultural signals and outdated thinking.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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What does it take to build a career that lasts three decades — and stay curious enough to keep reinventing it?

June Sarpong — broadcaster, author, entrepreneur and host of Culture Conversations — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to talk about... more

Ellie Norman — Chief Marketing Officer at Formula E and former Chief Communications Officer at Manchester United — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to talk about her time at Honda and Virgin Media through to Formula One and now Formula E.

Ell... more

Dr. Eliza Filby — historian and author — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to examine why inheritance now matters more than income.

The conversation explores how the Bank of Mum and Dad has become a private financial system, why wages no longe... more

Oscar Ryndziewicz — founder of DFYNE — joins Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba to unpack the decisions behind one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies.

Ryndziewicz explains how DFYNE grew from a £6,000 credit card bet into a global activewe... more

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June Sarpong
Television presenter, author, and podcaster
Culture Conversations (hosted by June)
Episode: June Sarpong with Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba on culture, connection and staying in the game
Ellie Norman
Chief Marketing Officer, Formula E
Formula E
Episode: Ellie Norman with Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba on finding fans and making them stay
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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June Sarpong with Rory Sutherland and Elfried Samba on culture, connection and staying in the game
Q: What was a formative moment that shaped June Sarpong's career trajectory?
She describes starting work at Kiss FM at 16 and deliberately following a path that allowed visibility and progression, despite parental concerns, which led to opportunities across broadcasting and publishing.
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.

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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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2. Ellie Norman
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4. Lottie Whyte
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7. Tim Armoo
8. Jordan Schwarzberger

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