EP 378 - Political scientist Anand Menon joins us this week to talk about the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the choices facing the UK in a rapidly changing world. We discuss how we all need to redraw a mental map of the “Western Alliance” as a result of the Trump administration, how the UK government is walking a diplomatic tightrope between the US and the EU and why their positive drive for growth could get derailed by events outside of their control.Anand brings evidence, rather than opinion and ideology to the table. Which helps navigate emotionally charged issues such as whether immigration is good for the economy, and why the net immigration numbers are set to fall (hint, it’s nothing to do with small boats).We even managed to have a sensible conversation about Brexit, the pros, the cons, the winners and the losers who are likely to pay the highest price for it. It might not be who you think.As Anand says, “people tell us, that the reason that they listen to us is that they don’t know what we are going to say”*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Anand Menon02:21 Meet Anand03:14 Brexit's Psychological and Political Impact03:32 Trump's Influence on Global Politics09:06 UK's Immigration System: Challenges and Changes21:25 Economic and Social Consequences of Brexit34:48 Historical Reflections and Trade Realities36:57 Brexit's Timing and Globalisation Challenges38:02 Political Nuances and Public Opinion38:55 Future of UK-EU Relations44:13 UK's Global Role and Diplomatic Strengths47:14 Think-Tank Insights and Regulatory Challenges57:42 Quickfire - Get To Know Anand01:02:20 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 377 - March's quiz round up sees Ben Askins, Alex Depledge MBE and Brad Burton play the game to see if they think GDPR, Angel Syndicates, Crowdfunding, Client lunches and ChatGPT are business or just complete tosh!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Business or Bullshit Quiz00:57 GDPR02:26 Angel Syndicates04:13 Crowdfunding06:07 Client Lunches07:01 Chat GPT08:42 Digital Nomadsbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 376 - Our guest this week freely admits to have totally made up the idea of the UK having a #1 motivational speaker (to be fair, it’s not a chart rundown show we would watch anyway).Brad has some interesting things to say about how getting your belief and your attitude right is the key to success. He also has practical tips on how to create that optimism, find peace, and live more in the now. The last two involve turning off your phone.Crisps, Maltesers and wizards also get a mention.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Brad Burton01:14 Meet Brad; Resilience and Reinvention03:38 The Power of Belief in Business08:37 Living in the Present: Letting Go of the Past12:36 The Impact of Digital World on Modern Life18:06 The British Moat: Self-Belief and Humility24:35 Chasing Dreams: When is Enough, Enough?26:33 Finding True Happiness27:26 The State of Society and Business27:52 Challenges of the Modern Economy31:09 The Benefits Trap34:35 The Importance of Mindset38:50 Work-Life Balance and Business Success46:08 Quickfire - Get To Know Bradbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 375 - The conversation ranged far and wide with Alex Depledge, CEO of Resi and newly coined “Tech- Sis”.  It took in her frustrations that no-one wants to have a long term conversation, how the short term news cycle is killing politics and why increasing polarisation is killing informed debate and damaging society.She came out to bat for the Labour government in general - we should give them time - and Rachel Reeves in particular for her willingness to stand behind a decision, even if it is unpopular. She did not come out to bat for bats, people who play the victim and using regulatory sledgehammers to crack walnuts.  If you like your opinions strong and your laughter infectious, listen in.FACT CORRECTION - Alex stated that the UK Electric Grid energy wastage is at 40% which may have been true at the time of recording. Most recent figures show that it is nearer 10%.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Alex Depledge MBE03:29 Alex's Current Role and Responsibilities04:54 Challenges in the Housing Sector05:57 Energy Efficiency and Renovation06:49 Fragmented Construction Industry16:11 Government Policies and Long-term Solutions19:21 Labour Party's Approach to Business and Economy27:57 *Andy's Key Takeaways* 30:34 Regulations and the Role of Bats34:20 The Impact of Private School Attacks34:51 Understanding the Worker's Rights Bill35:13 Probation Periods in Employment37:11 Planning and Business Efficiency38:29 The Housing Crisis and Council Incentives39:22 Environmental Regulations and Development40:16 The Importance of Company Policies44:12 Diversity of Thought vs. Quotas48:49 *Andy's Key Takeaways*52:31 The Immigration Debate54:14 Challenges of Modern Employment58:27 Quickfire - Get To Know Alex01:05:03 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 374 - This episode is probably not for everybody, in fact it’s probably not for 99.55% of people.  But if you are a non-dom, know a non-dom or just want to understand what a non dom actually is then this is the episode for you.I guess if you’ve ever wondered what happens when a bunch of tax law experts hijack a podcast studio - and one of you might have done - you’ll probably also want to give it a listen.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 Tax Without Bullshit - Special Episode01:22 Meet the Tax Experts02:53 Understanding Non-Dom Status04:03 Changes in Tax Rules from April 5th06:59 Implications for Non-Doms and Foreigners08:33 New Tax Opportunities and Simplifications18:54 Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF)23:06 Understanding the TRF and Its Implications24:55 Attracting Foreigners to the UK27:06 Inheritance Tax: Rules and Strategies33:20 Excluded Property Trusts: A Deep Dive37:31 Practical Considerations and Future Planning43:19 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 373 - This week we sit down with Jon White, a professional kayaker, engineer, business leadership coach and occasional rock climber, who would probably be doing none of those things if he hadn’t lost his right arm and both legs stepping on an I.E.D. in Afghanistan in 2010.Jon is fascinating on how calm acceptance (and the royal marine value of humour in the face of adversity) helped him avoid PTSD.  He’s very clear that his personal approach might not work for everybody but we think that there is a lot to learn from his calm, understated approach to life.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Jon White03:02 The Afghanistan Conflict Explained07:56 Life After Injury: Rehabilitation and Resilience24:41 The Importance of Mindset and Humour33:10 Rehabilitation and Adaptation36:13 Innovations in Prosthetics37:17 Personal Journey and Challenges38:56 Business Ventures and Leadership41:59 Engineering and Adaptation48:28 Philosophies on Life and Leadership54:31 Quickfire - Get To Know Jon01:05:42 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 372 - Our guest, Ben Askins, is pretty convincing when he says that being green is one of, if not THE biggest commercial opportunity of the century.  Ben is a serial entrepreneur, now scaling Green-Tech start-up Gaia, so he knows his onions. Our chat gets stuck into culture wars, and culture warriors, and why we need to get our heads out of short term political point scoring and into the long game.  Us, the media, everybody.He also makes a very good point that you can’t make being a politician a thankless job, with terrible pay and still expect the best and brightest to apply to run the country.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Ben Askins02:29 Ben's Background and New Venture - Gaia03:29 Gaia's Role in Environmental Regulation05:57 The Importance of Biodiversity Net Gain07:08 The Marketplace for Natural Assets13:38 The Future of Green Tech and Energy Efficiency23:47 Ben's Journey in Digital Marketing25:48 Building a Personal Brand on Social Media28:34 The Challenges of Being a Boss and Entrepreneur32:58 The Unappealing Job Dilemma33:56 Social Media in Politics34:58 Engagement Groups and Media Manipulation36:59 The Complexity of Political Debates37:10 Monetising Hobbies and Job Satisfaction38:02 The Need for Honest Political Communication45:32 The Challenges of Running a Government50:21 Climate Change and Green Technology57:14 Quickfire - Get To Know Benbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 371 - Quiz time! Here's our monthly round up of favourite Business or Bullshit Q&A moments with our stellar guests in February:Tim Kirby - CEO of ReleafJonathan Lundy - CEO of Fluencers GroupJanet Coyle CBE - Managing Director of Grow LondonAdam Pope - CEO of Spencer ChurchillChapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit Quiz00:39 Meet the Guests01:06 Diversity Quotas Debate03:38 Lobbying in Business05:31 AI in Content Creation08:56 Social Media: Business or Bull?10:09 GDPR: Business Necessity or Bureaucratic Nonsense?businesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 370 - Parties beat networking events. The best people for your business probably won’t have been to university. Controlled aggression is a good thing.  You want opinions, our guest this week Adam Pope has got 'em. Unlike most people peddling BS business advice on LinkedIn, he has the business and life experience to back them up. From being homeless (and trying to finish school whilst living in a tent) to being the CEO of Spencer Churchill, a law firm that’s looking to be the opposite of what you’d expect, Adam is a man who lives life on his own terms and is creating a company with that mindset.We talk to Adam about radically re-inventing cultural expectations around how a law firm, or any business, should behave.  He also talks about his belief that “suffering sharpens the tools”.Which is probably why he entered his first Ironman Triathlon before he actually knew how to swim.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Adam Pope02:43 Illegal Raves and Family Fallout04:10 Surviving Homelessness: Life in a Tent07:59 From Recruitment to Financial Services11:22 Founding Spencer Churchill15:02 Reinventing Legal Culture27:18 The Value of Experience Over Education36:16 Adam's Triathlon and Ironman Journey36:32 Life Changes and Sobriety39:50 Work Culture and High Performance41:49 Four-Day Work Week Innovation45:46 Business Philosophy and Personal Goals48:29 Political Views and Business Environment59:34 Quickfire - Get To Know Adam01:05:14 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 369 - You should hire people who are different from, and smarter than, you to help shape and build your culture. That’s how you grow successfully and meaningfully.That’s the great advice from Janet Coyle (Janet Coyle CBE no less) the MD of Grow London.   Janet has spent a career as a diplomat AND working in and around Silicon Valley firms and culture, so she knows a thing or seventeen about growth and how to create it.Janet is very glass-half-full about the prospects for London as a business and innovation hub (the city is a huge draw for talent and culture). But she is also passionate about how the Grow London / London & Partners socially inclusive non profit model, could be used to help grow the entire UK economy.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 BWB with Janet Coyle CBE02:04 Meet Janet03:02 The Role and Impact of Grow London04:58 London's Global Position and Future Prospects10:18 Inclusion and Diversity in Tech23:25 Janet's Journey and Insights29:07 Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs29:36 The Gender Investment Gap30:34 Building Female Investment Infrastructure32:47 Scaling Up UK Businesses35:13 Maintaining Company Culture During Growth38:23 London's Role in Global Business41:28 Challenges and Opportunities for London and Partners47:23 Quickfire - Get to Know Janet51:40 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark