EP 304 - 31 year old Director of True Sports Hydration Gemma Burke is in the quiz seat this week separating business facts from fiction using our snazzy new paddle boards ;) Opinions on mentorship, founder's egos, doing business with China and Russia, and other topics like investment TV shows, disruptive businesses, bluffing in sales, and TikTok are laid bare on the table. Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Gemma Burke 00:25 Finding Paddles in Dubai 01:17 The Quiz Begins 01:40 Mentors, Eg...
May 01, 2024•13 min•Season 10Ep. 304
EP 303 - Gemma is director of True Sports Hydration. She's also a business owner in the health & wellness industry. We discuss what makes True Sports Hydration so unique, Gemma’s startup challenges, career progression and balancing her professional aspirations with impending motherhood. We cover diverse topics like entrepreneurship, work-life balance, family dynamics, charitable work, the impact of personal loss and potential uses of technology in remembering loved ones. We also provide pers...
Apr 30, 2024•58 min•Season 10Ep. 303
EP 302 - Celia jumps in the quiz seat this week to shares her views on a bunch of quiz topics. We explore the relevance and extremes of health and safety, the nuances between bluffing and lying in business, the real meaning of business etiquette, and the tokenistic potential of B Corps certification! Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Celia Chartres-Aris 00:22 Health and Safety: Necessity or Overkill? 01:00 Bluffing in Business: Strategy or Dishonesty? 02:26 Redefining Business Etiquette ...
Apr 25, 2024•11 min•Season 10Ep. 302
EP 301 - Celia is a disabled founder and Investor, a multi-award winning campaigner, lobbyist, researcher and policy designer, advocating for the improvement of disability equity and accessibility inclusivity. We discuss Celia's life long journey with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and her personal and professional challenges. We talk about the importance of representation, access to benefits, and inclusive policies to advocate for a shift towards normalisation and societal integration of disabled people...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 10Ep. 301
EP 300 - Mr Bug founder jumps in this week's quiz seat to give us his take on a bunch of topics including personality type tests, planned obsolescence, TV investment shows and China. Candid opinions, insights into business practices, and discussing the reality of sexism in TV show auditions are all packed in! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit! 00:45 Personality Type Tests: Insight or Nonsense? 02:28 The Controversy of Planned Obsolescence 03:42 The Reality of Investment TV Shows 04...
Apr 18, 2024•11 min•Season 10Ep. 300
EP 299 - Conal is the founder of Mr. Bug, a revolutionary pet food company using insect protein. We talk about Conal’s pivot from the music industry to starting an insect farm during lockdown, highlighting the sustainability and health benefits of insect-based pet food. We talk about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the pet food industry, the process of farming mealworms, and the potential of insects as a sustainable food source. We discuss the regulatory landscape, the importan...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Season 10Ep. 299
EP 298 - BOXXER founder & CEO Ben Shalom is in the quiz seat this week giving his thoughts on Andy and Pippa’s hit list of business terms - from bootstrapping and guerrilla marketing to golden handshakes and five-year forecasts, Ben answers with insights from his own experiences, shedding light on the practicalities in real business life. Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit with Ben Shalom 00:38 Bootstrapping and Business Growth Insights 01:43 Guerrilla Marketing and Golden Handshakes 02:13...
Apr 11, 2024•7 min•Season 10Ep. 298
EP 297 - Ben is the the founder and CEO of Boxer, a boxing promotion company valued at £25,000,000. Starting with a £10,000 loan at the age of 23, Ben successfully broke into the boxing promotional industry, a feat not achieved since the 1970s. Now at 30, he has secured exclusive contracts with Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in America. We discuss the uniqueness of the boxing industry, its' lack of brands, and Ben’s journey in creating a successful brand within this space. We speak about the impor...
Apr 09, 2024•50 min•Season 10Ep. 297
EP 296 - The Humble Penny founder and co-author of Financial Joy Ken Okoroafor jumps in the quiz seat this week giving his views on a range of business terms. Ken particularly emphasises the importance of understanding various financing options, advantages of intrapreneurship, necessity of insurance, preparing for life's inevitabilities and the significance of personal financial management. Chapters: 00:00 Business or Bullshit quiz Ken Okoroafor 00:27 The Burn Rate Debate: Business or Bullshit? ...
Apr 04, 2024•11 min•Season 10Ep. 296
EP 295 - Ken, alongside his wife Mary, are the creators of The Humble Penny and Financial Joy Academy, helping people achieve financial independence. Ken is a Chartered Accountant and former CFO who achieved financial independence by the age of 34 with his wife Mary. He joins us to talk their debut book Financial Joy We discuss achieving financial freedom through financial literacy, responsible money management, and effective communication within relationships. Ken shares his journey from financ...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 10Ep. 295
EP 294 - Gary's in quiz seat this week giving us his quick fire answers on topics like equal paternity leave, trader’s egos, corporate gifting to mental health in professional interactions. We also discuss the implications of Christmas bonuses and skepticism on cryptocurrencies and over trading. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Quiz rules 01:18 Exploring Business Jargon and Practices 01:28 The Reality of Christmas Bonuses 01:43 Corporate Culture and the Illusion of Bonuses 02:21 Royal Warrants...
Mar 28, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 294
EP 293 - Gary is a former trader and now inequality economist who’s known for becoming Citibank’s most profitable trader in 2011 by predicting there would be an increase in economic inequality. Since then, he left trading and now campaigns for solving inequality. Gary joins us to talk about his debut book The Trading Game: A Confession We talk about Gary's transition from the trading floor to being a critic of economic inequality and wealth concentration. We discuss systemic economic issues, the...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 293
EP 292 - Over The Moo founder Simon Goodman is in the quiz seat giving his frank opinions on influencers in marketing, corporate gifting, monthly management accounts, and the reality of foreign espionage risks. He also sheds light on the fine line between innovative strategies and mere industry jargon. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit quiz 00:58 Influencers: Business Necessity or Overrated? 02:44 Rapid-Fire Business or Bullshit Round 04:49 Exploring Corporate Culture and Buzzwords...
Mar 21, 2024•8 min•Season 9Ep. 292
EP 291 - Simon Goodman is founder of Over the Moo who are leading the charge for recyclable pouches of ethically made bite-sized, dark chocolate coated chunks. We discuss the importance of sustainably sourced ingredients and the brand's commitment to eco-friendly practices. We hear about Over The Moo's future plans, challenges in the dairy-free market and Simon’s transition from a family-owned button manufacturing business to launching an ice cream brand. We also touch on the impact of globalisa...
Mar 19, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 291
EP 290 - Founder and CEO of MetaGen Merida Sussex is in the quiz seat this week discerning between what is business and what is bullshit on topics like audits, government grants, to drinking at lunch and office spaces in the meta verse. We also hear her perspectives on a bunch of things like the dynamics of family businesses, the role of equal paternity leave, and thoughts on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:48 Audits: A Crucial Business Practi...
Mar 14, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 290
EP 289 - Merida is founder of MetaGen, an app which simplifies metadata collection to ensure artists receive their fair share of royalties. We unpack the complexities of music metadata management and its impact on artists' financial stability. Merida explains how MetaGen works to ensure artists receive the royalties they deserve. Merida sheds light on her journey from musician to tech entrepreneur while dealing with the challenges of venture capital gender bias. We discuss gender perspectives in...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 289
EP 288 - Founder & CEO of GloveGlu Paul Sherratt is in the quiz seat this week for a rapid-fire session delving into personal anecdotes and broaching topics like the value of family, changing dynamics with generational shifts, and the effects of social media on the business landscape. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:49 Business Cards and Health & Safety 01:37 Debate on Spending Time with Kids 02:08 The Impact of TikTok on Business and Personal Life 03:11 Audits, Unique Selling Pro...
Mar 07, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 288
EP 287 - Paul is founder and CEO of GloveGlu, a global sports brand that specialises in goalkeeper products and services. We speak about Paul’s personal and professional journey, from his initial leap into entrepreneurship to creating and scaling GloveGlu. He shares crucial lessons on product development, market analysis, and the significance of adaptability and honesty in business. We discuss business growth, innovation in the sporting goods industry, and share advice for aspiring entrepreneurs...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 287
EP 286 - Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art Lee Bofkin jumps in the quiz seat this week to give his very illuminated thoughts on a variety of topics including the role and impact of influencers, the concept of price negotiation, the significance of mentors and the relevance of terms like 'Digital Nomads'. We touch on political power dynamics in Russia and China, critiquing absolute power and the retreat of democracy, as well as lighter topics like the concept of 'working in your garden' ; P...
Feb 29, 2024•12 min•Season 9Ep. 286
EP 285 - Lee is Co-Founder and CEO of Global Street Art, the UK’s largest mural painting organisation, creating incredible murals for commercial and community initiatives. Lee co-founded Global Street Art in 2012, organising murals with artists and local property owners, and since then, the agency has delivered over 2,500 murals for communities across London, and hundreds of commercial murals in over a dozen countries. We discuss Lee’s career journey so far, from his background as a scientist an...
Feb 27, 2024•56 min•Season 9Ep. 285
EP 284 - Daniel keeps the quiz seat warm this week giving us his verdicts on workplace humour, GDPR face-to-face meetings, B Corp and more. He also shares insights about his business and experiences with crowdfunding and conferences. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz 00:43 Workplace Humour 01:27 GDPR and Work-Life Balance 01:53 Family and Business 02:36 Charities and Business Cards 03:03 Crowdfunding and Cedars 05:02 China and Face-to-Face Meetings 07:03 Conferences and B Corp 11:15 Conclusion...
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Season 9Ep. 284
EP 283 - Daniel is founder of Made For Drink - simple, authentic and utterly delicious snacks to be enjoyed with a drink. Major listings include The Fat Duck, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Fortnums, as well as partnerships with Laurent Perrier, English Heritage and Molson Coors. Made For Drink were also winner of the Edie Sustainability Leadership Award in 2022. We discuss the challenges and successes that Daniel has faced during his journey in the snack industry, his thoughts on the industry's futur...
Feb 20, 2024•52 min•Season 9Ep. 283
EP 282 - CEO of Paralympics GB, David Clark OBE is in the quiz seat this week. Founder's egos, hockey stick growth, offshore tax havens, and even Russia pop up for questioning. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:41 Corporate Gifting 00:47 Insights on Formal Directors Meetings 00:53 Thoughts on Downplaying Capabilities 01:01 Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) 01:11 Debunking Hockey Stick Growth 01:19 Exploring the Better Business Act 01:31 Office Spaces in the Metaverse 01:51 The Role of ...
Feb 15, 2024•4 min•Season 9Ep. 282
EP 281 - Dave is a former footballer for the England and Great Britain blind football team. His career spanned 17 years with 144 international appearances scoring 128 goals, making him England’s highest all time scorer. He received a lifetime achievement award from the FA and an OBE for his services to Paralympic Sport. Today, David is currently CEO of the British Paralympic Association. In this episode, we talk about Dave's sporting career, the workings of blind football, through to perceptions...
Feb 13, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 281
EP 280 - Entertainment mogul James Sinclair candidly discusses our business quiz topics, shares his frank opinions, and provides valuable insights from his own experiences. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:33 Planned Obsolescence and Founder's Egos 01:16 Work-Life Balance and Workplace Humour 02:22 Charities and Ageism 03:22 Business in China and Social Media Platforms 04:33 Crowdfunding and Face-to-Face Meetings 04:59 B Corps and Conferences 05:57 Audits and Spending Time with Kids 06:45 Lean ...
Feb 08, 2024•8 min•Season 9Ep. 280
EP 279 - James is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who went from running a children's entertainment agency to building a £40 million business empire in leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, historic hotel, arts and crafts manufacturing and one of the UK’s oldest Ice cream companies - The Rossi Ice Cream Company James shares valuable insights on various facets of entrepreneurship, and expresses his frustration with taxes on turnover rather than on profit. He addresses t...
Feb 06, 2024•57 min•Season 9Ep. 279
EP 278 - Former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co, Thomas Robson-Kanu is in the quiz seat this week sharing his thoughts on various business topics and discusses the importance of time, family, workplace humour, and ethical trade. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:30 The Game Begins: Accountants 00:43 Universal Basic Income 01:03 Face-to-Face Meetings 01:19 Valuations and Single Founder Companies 01:56 Warrants and Share Options 02:32 Balancing Business and Family Time 03:...
Feb 01, 2024•5 min•Season 9Ep. 278
EP 277 - Thomas is a former Premier League footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co. He played for West Bromwich and Wales before retiring in 2021 to focus on bringing awareness to the power of natural nutrition. He founded The Turmeric Co in 2018 after finding his homemade turmeric blend invaluable in supporting his recovery from injury and the physical demands of training. We discuss Thomas's experiences as a professional footballer, his struggle with injuries, his recovery using his homemade...
Jan 30, 2024•59 min•Season 9Ep. 277
EP 276 - Founder of adaptive fashion brand - Unhidden - Victoria Jenkins takes the quiz seat this week with in depth discussions on a bunch of quiz terms. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BoB 00:32 Government Grants and Hashtags 00:47 Influencers and Investment TV Shows 01:02 Industry Jargon and Planned Obsolescence 01:31 Founders Egos and Incubators 01:50 Drinking at Lunch and R&D Tax Credits 02:20 Quantitative Easing and Work Life Balance 02:27 Controversial Discussion on Russia 03:25 Workplace ...
Jan 25, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 276
EP 275 - Victoria is an award-winning adaptive fashion designer, disability advocate and founder of Unhidden - a socially responsible, universally designed fashion range for disabled and non-disabled people. We discuss Victoria's life and disability, the birth of Unhidden, struggles for recognition, misrepresentations and the future of adaptive fashion. Victoria also tells us why the snobbery if the fashion industry qualifies for the big bin of bullshit. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to BWB 01:06 Unde...
Jan 23, 2024•44 min•Season 9Ep. 275
