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The definitive business podcast from the BBC.

Each week, the BBC's Evan Davis is joined by bosses, entrepreneurs and industry experts, to lift the lid on how their businesses work, and what it’s like to be in charge.

They discuss a big issue, a big challenge, or a big question facing their industry.

From managing AI to managing millennials, from supermarkets to supercharging a new product.

And ... more

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Right now, Artificial Intelligence feels unstoppable. Investors are piling in, expectations are sky-high and claims about a radically different future are everywhere. To anyone who remembers the late 1990s, it all feels strikingly familiar.

Back th... more

Every country likes to think it’s world-class at something. The Italians claim style, the Germans have their engineering and the Americans have Silicon Valley - and swagger. So, what about us? What’s Britain’s superpower? It’s a serious question. If ... more

Frustrated by the lack of sophisticated non-alcoholic drink options, Ben Branson began experimenting in his kitchen, distilling herbs from his garden to create an alcohol-free spirit. Seedlip launched in 2015 and rapidly scaled. In just three and a h... more

Margaret Heffernan didn’t start out in business. Until her mid-30s, she was enjoying a successful career at the BBC, producing and directing TV dramas and documentaries. But she was always curious about a career in the corporate world. She decided to... more

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Ric Lewis
Founding partner of Tristan Capital Partners, a British property investment firm.
Tristan Capital Partners
Episode: USPs: What Is The UK Good At?
Dame Kate Bingham
Investor in Biotech Venture Capital and former head of the UK's Vaccine Task Force.
SV Health Investors
Episode: USPs: What Is The UK Good At?
Shona McCarthy
Former chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Episode: USPs: What Is The UK Good At?
Ben Branson
Founder of Seedlip and Silver, innovator in non-alcoholic spirits
Seedlip
Episode: The Decisions That Made Me: Ben Branson (Seedlip)
Margaret Heffernan
Former Chief Executive, Entrepreneur, and Author
Episode: The Decisions That Made Me: Margaret Heffernan
Joey Gonzalez
Executive Chairman of Barry's, formerly Chief Executive of Barry's Bootcamp
Barry's
Episode: The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Katie Davies
Managing Director of Cap Air Systems, an electronics manufacturer
Cap Air Systems
Episode: Productivity: How Can British Business Work Smarter?
Louise Stead
Chief Executive of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and Ashford and St Peter's Trust
NHS Foundation Trusts
Episode: Productivity: How Can British Business Work Smarter?
Sameer Vuyyuru
Chief AI and Product Officer at Capita PLC
Capita PLC
Episode: Productivity: How Can British Business Work Smarter?

Host

Evan Davis
Host of The Bottom Line, he brings significant experience as a presenter and interviewer, engaging with industry leaders to uncover their insights and experiences in business.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 841 ratings
  • Gets me excited to work on my business

    We need more of these types of podcasts from the BBC. A podcast full of builders and doers, people who want to make things and build businesses instead of just “how to get rich” drivel and people who make money for its own sake rather than seeing it as a tool.

    When I hit a fallow period I put on an episode and I get inspired to get out there and make my projects happen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baklava surprise
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A favourite

    One of my favourite podcasts, I always end up enjoying the conversations, how it evolves and discover new business, stories and viewpoints. Been listening to it for years, love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrislr
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Evan a very clever guy

    Always poses well thought out intelligent questions. Good guests. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neilpodcast
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • At coal face of cyberattack

    Interesting understanding of the dynamics and issues around the impact of cyberattack. Some key case study insights of how to be prepared when happens to you!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CliveP2
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Love this pod!

    Evan is so brill and the insight and info that him and the guests talk through every week is fab. I’d really recommend this podcast to anyone interested in business and how the world works! Thanks Evan..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burnsie Ted
    United Kingdoma year ago

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#70
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Apple Podcasts
#228
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The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Q: What influenced your decision to step back from the CEO role?
It was the right time for me to reconnect with my interests and allow a new CEO to take the company into its next chapters.
The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Q: How did you navigate Barry's survival during the pandemic?
We decided to raise funds during COVID and maintained connection with clients through digital classes and outdoor sessions.
The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Q: What was the turning point for you in deciding to expand Barry's beyond Los Angeles?
Recognizing the opportunity in the fitness industry and having confidence in the brand's potential to thrive globally.
The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Q: How did you shift Barry's branding to appeal to a broader audience?
We removed Bootcamp to make it less intimidating and rebranded to attract younger millennials.
The Decisions That Made Me – Joey Gonzalez (Barry’s)
Q: What was your first job in the fitness industry?
I started as an instructor at Barry's and it felt like I was born to do this.

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The podcast offers insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, focusing on the operational aspects of their businesses while tackling pressing issues within various sectors. Each episode centers on a significant challenge or question faced by the industry, from technological advancements like AI to workplace dynamics. The discussions are characterized by personal stories of success and failure, providing listeners with valuable insights into the world of business. Additionally, the spin-off series, "Decisions That Made Me," further enriches the content by exploring pivotal moments in the lives and careers of notable business figures.

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2. Dame Kate Bingham
3. Shona McCarthy
4. Ben Branson
5. Margaret Heffernan
6. Joey Gonzalez
7. Katie Davies
8. Louise Stead

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