The Business Leader Podcast

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The Business Leader Podcast brings you interviews with some of the most prominent business people across an array of industries from the UK and around the world. This podcast is brought to you by Business Leader, one of the UK's leading B2B media platforms for scale-up and high-growth businesses.

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Sabrina Stocker: The Apprentice star and founder of Two Comma PR

In this instalment of Business Leader Insight, we were proud to talk to Sabrina Stocker : business coach, founder of My Tennis Events, Shopping Slot and former contestant on the Apprentice. Sabrina also featured on our list of top 32 female entrepreneurs to look out for . Be sure to follow Sabrina on Twitter and Instagram . Here's what we discussed during the interview: Can you tell us about your early life and career? (0:51) You built My Tennis Events into a six-figure business within the first...

Jul 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 9

Jon Taffer: best-selling author, hospitality expert and host/executive producer of Bar Rescue

We were honoured to talk to Jon Taffer, best-selling author, hospitality expert and host/executive producer of Bar Rescue on this edition of Business Leader Insight, brought to you by Knightstone Capital . For nearly four decades, Jon Taffer has been at the forefront of the business management industry offering his expertise to hundreds of thousands of properties and Fortune 500 companies. Jon’s latest book, Don’t Bullsh*t Yourself, a no-nonsense guide that helps people understand and overcome t...

Jul 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 8

Spencer Matthews: TV personality and founder & CEO of CleanCo

Spencer Matthews, TV personality and founder and CEO of the Clean Liquor Company, was our guest on this edition of Business Leader Insight, brought to you by Purplex Marketing . Spencer Matthews has frequently appeared on British TV screens since first making his name in the E4 series Made in Chelsea. His entrepreneurial spirit has seen him invest in a variety of in start-ups and early growth companies over the years. Spencer is the founder and CEO of The Clean Liquor Co. The company has been ma...

Jun 25, 2020•28 min•Ep. 7

Lara Morgan: health & wellness investor and founder of Scentered.com, Gate8 luggage, KitBrix & Yogi Bare

On this instalment of Business Leader Insight, we spoke to Lara Morgan, a British entrepreneur with a track record of delivering exceptional accelerated growth. Her investment strategy in wellbeing products primarily is pinned to improving life’s journey. Lara founded her first business, Pacific Direct, in 1991 at the age of just 23. Having arrived in the UK from Hong Kong with little or no hotel experience, Lara quickly grew Pacific Direct into a specialist global supplier of luxury high-end br...

Jun 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6

Barry Hearn: legendary sports promoter and founder of Matchroom Sport

We were proud to talk to Barry Hearn, legendary sports promoter and founder of Matchroom Sport, in this edition of Business Leader Insight, brought to you by Knightstone Capital . Barry Hearn is a sporting events promoter and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Barry has transformed sports like Darts, Snooker and Boxing throughout his career and managed names such as Steve Davis, Anthony Joshua and Chris Eubank. His business is also one of the UK’s fastest-growing and...

Jun 11, 2020•35 min•Ep. 5

Mark 'Billy' Billingham: ex-SAS leader and star of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins

In this instalment of Business Leader Insight, presented by Interaction - the office workplace research, design and build experts, we were honoured to get to talk to Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE, ex-SAS leader and star of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins. A leader like no other, Billy joined the Parachute Regiment in 1983 and served until 1991 holding an array of positions including Patrol Commander for operational tours in many worldwide locations and also served as a training instructor for the ...

Jun 04, 2020•33 min•Ep. 4

Professor Steve West: Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England

In this instalment of Business Leader Insight, presented by Purplex Marketing , we were honoured to get to talk to Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England. Professor West has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England, Bristol since 2008. A prominent leadership figure in the South West and UK, Steve has held various external roles such as Chair of University Alliance, President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the West of Engla...

May 28, 2020•24 min•Ep. 3

Brad Barritt: ex-England & Saracens rugby player and founder of Tiki Tonga Coffee

In this instalment of Business Leader Insight, presented by Purplex Marketing , we were honoured to get to talk to Brad Barritt, highly-accomplished professional rugby player, entrepreneur and founder of Tiki Tonga Coffee. On the rugby field, Brad is the captain of Saracens, leading them to four Gallagher Premiership titles and three European Champions Cup titles. He has also represented England at Test level, with 26 caps and 2 tries under his belt. Off the field, Brad is an experienced Directo...

May 21, 2020•18 min•Ep. 2

Joel Blake OBE: leadership consultant and founder of GFA Exchange

In this instalment of Business Leader Insight, presented by Purplex Marketing , we were honoured to get to talk to Joel Blake OBE, multi-award-winning businessman, leadership consultant and founder of GFA Exchange. From a 16-year-old working in a recycling factory to one of the preeminent names in the UK FinTech industry, Joel Blake OBE is a multi-award-winning businessman, professional speaker and leadership consultant, specialising in Business Support and Enterprise development. With over 15 y...

May 14, 2020•25 min•Ep. 1

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