Business Without Bullsh-t

EP 273 - Louise is founder of Popcorn Kitchen, an artisanal popcorn brand who pride themselves on making “sublime, best-in-class popcorn since 2012”We talk about Popcorn Kitchen’s humble beginnings and its Covid-curved turning point, where Louise plans to take the business and the challenges she's facing, the delights of snacking culture, the dilemmas of sweet vs. savoury and why people who don't own up to their mistakes qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:26 Getting to Know Louise01:13 Challenges of Running a Small Business01:54 The Journey Towards Sustainability03:37 Navigating the Online Marketplace04:12 The Seasonality of Popcorn Sales05:27 Exploring Different Popcorn Flavours - LIVE!06:14 Origins, Growth and Future of Popcorn Kitchen17:05 Past Mistakes and Learning Experiences20:57 The Importance of Setting Goals21:24 The Dangers of Misleading in Business23:19 Industry Frustrations23:35 The Importance of Admitting Mistakes26:02 Quickfire Round: getting To Know Louise29:46 Popcorn Kitchen Pitch and Closing RemarksLouise's recommendation:Chernobyl: The New Evidence (Channel 4 documentary)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 272 - 2024's first quiz guest is Managing Partner of Applifting Philip Ogilvie who wasn't shy telling us what he really thought about the cards he was dealt!Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Show00:29 The Early Bird Phrase Discussion01:02 Business or Bullshit quiz begins02:24 Discussion on ESG Investing03:40 Philanthropy and Social Responsibility04:56 Work-Life Balance and Lunch Breaks04:59 Debate on Drinking at Lunch05:55 Investment TV Shows and Tech06:44 Closing Remarks and Score Revealbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 271 - Joining us for our first episode of 2024 is Philip Ogilvie, Managing Partner at Applifting, an international software development studio tailored for start ups, scale ups and enterprises.Our chat with Philip unravels the inner workings of Applifting, from its company dynamics to the nitty-gritty of structure, culture, and ethics. We debate employee-owned companies and salary transparency — does it elevate or deflate a business? We also hear about Philip's days on the professional rugby field and why he thinks communication has become a lost art in the business world.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech01:53 The Business Model of AppLifting02:38 AppLifting's Global Presence and Clientele06:00 Impact of AI and Tech Advancements08:02 Culture and Ethical Standards at AppLifting17:58 Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned19:23 Journey to Rugby Stardom20:15 The Arrogance of Success21:14 Father's Influence and Life Lessons21:43 The Eccentricities of a Surgeon Father23:17 The Lost Art of Communication in Business24:59 The Role of Phone Calls in Business28:09 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Phil33:03 Recommendations and Current Watchlist34:39 Pitch: AppLiftingPhilip's recommendation:Reinventing Organisations - Frederic Laloux (book)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 270 - Founder of SRSLY Low Carb food company Andy Welch is in this week's quiz seat for our last show of 2023! Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Quiz Rules00:44 Business or Bullshit Quiz Begins01:09 Discussing International Business01:49 Founder's Egos and Golden Handshakes02:26 Guerrilla Marketing and Working Environments03:49 Personal Well-being and Loving What You Do04:19 Quiz Results and Closing Remarksbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 269 - We popped into the London School of Economics launch of their Food & Beverage Deep Dive Programme as part of LSE Generate, the school's home for entrepreneurship. We spoke to the Head of LSE Generate LJ Silverman, and to keynote speakers who are at the forefront of their industries about their business lives, tips and advice:Julian Hitch - Chief Culture and Mindset Officer at Grow Up FarmsDuncan O'Brien - Founder of Dalston Soda Jade Hoai - Director of Purchasing and Operations at Whole Foods Market Duncan Sterling - Co Founder of Inception GroupHannah Perry - UK Food Service Manager at Tony's ChocolonelyChapters:00:00 Introduction to LSE Generate00:36 Sustainability in Entrepreneurship02:20 Challenges and Opportunities in FMCG02:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs03:39 The Importance of Hiring the Right People04:17 The Pitfalls of Keeping Ideas Secret04:48 The Power of Empathetic Leadership06:54 Interviews with Keynote Speakers07:47 Community in the Hospitality Industry11:22 Breaking into FMCG15:58 Struggles and Triumphs of the Chocolate Industry17:19 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs18:48 Self-Care and Balance in Business25:18 Conclusion and Thanksbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 268 - Andy is the Founder of SRSLY, a food company on a mission to make a low carb lifestyle not only healthy, but also tasty and accessible to all. Andy tells us about why he started the company, how they went from selling 30 to 50,000 units in the space of a month, and the health benefits SRSLY products are providing for diabetics, overweight, and ketogenic patients (via the NHS)We also discuss the the darker side of the food industry and Andy tells us why he thinks external agencies and consultants qualify for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:13 Exploring SRSLY's Low Carb Products01:17 Challenges and Joys of Running a Startup04:52 The Impact of Micro-Influencers and Growth05:43 From Corporate to Food and Beverage08:09 Importance of Nutrition and the Birth of SRSLY13:14 Impact of SRSLY's Products on Customers15:14 Expansion of SRSLY's Product Range17:01 Challenges in the Food Industry21:52 The Importance of Proper Nutrition Education21:58 The Misleading Nature of HFSS Compliance22:21 The Role of Consumers in the Food Industry23:20 The Impact of Fad Diets23:59 The Benefits of a Low Carb Lifestyle28:10 The Challenges of Expanding a Business29:21 The Importance of Accountability in Business32:04 The Pitfalls of Consultancies and Agencies39:23 The Role of Alcohol in the Corporate World42:18 The Importance of Honest Food Labelling43:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAndy's recommendations:Ravenous - How To Get Ourselves And Our Planet into Shape - Henry Dimbleby (book)Ultra Processed People - Chris van Tulleken (book)Parenting Hell - Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe (podcast)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 267 - Comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri is in the quiz seat this week with Andy at the helm. Want to know what they both think about Industry Regulators? it ain't pretty... pull up a chair and press play to find out.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz00:14 Explaining the Rules of the Game00:57 Discussing Universal Basic Income01:11 Accountants and Flexible Working01:27 Debate on Lunch for Employees01:44 The Art of Email Etiquette02:40 Controversy Around Regulators03:42 Impact of Harold Shipman on Regulation04:32 The Absurdity of Flying for One Meeting04:37 Workplace Humour and Ethical Trade04:50 Conclusion and Final Scorebusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 266 - Michael is a junior doctor, multi-award winning comedian and health commentator.We discuss the current state of UK healthcare, the plight of NHS workers, and how to improve working conditions. Michael tells us about his double life as a junior doctor and comedian, best and worst moments on stage and his long-term plans. He also explains why feeling the need to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:11 Michael's Journey into Comedy01:44 Discussion on Healthcare and Doctors' Pay05:16 Challenges of Being a Doctor06:13 Impact of Public Perception on Healthcare18:12 Struggles of Balancing Comedy and Medicine22:20 The Art of Comedy and Audience Reaction27:19 The Power of Humour in Society29:07 Challenges in the Comedy Industry30:11 From Open Mics to Professional Clubs30:50 The Craft of Comedy31:36 The Business Side of Comedy33:35 The Reality of Bombing and Overcoming Failure34:31 Balancing Comedy and Personal Life38:30 The Future of Comedy and Personal Goals42:45 The Role of Social Media in Comedy49:46 Quickfire Round and Final ThoughtsMichael's recommendations:Natives: Race & Class In The Ruins Of Empire - Akala (book)Love Is Blind (TV show)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 265 - Founder of The Psych AI Group Anjuli Bedi is in the quiz seat this week. She explains why Personality Tests and Influencers are utter bullshit, and why AI created content could be either.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BoB quiz00:26 ChatGBT and Disco Ball Business Discussion00:52 Personal Trainers and Investment TV Shows01:03 Personality Type Tests and Myers Briggs01:50 Drinking at Lunch and Unicorns02:09 Work Life Balance and Self Actualisation02:22 Silicon Valley and Steve Jobs02:46 Twitter and AI Created Content04:16 Office Spaces in the Metaverse04:25 Hashtags and Hockey Stick Growth04:37 Influencers and Virtual Reality Meetings05:24 Paying for Top Talent and Quiz Conclusion05:39 Final Score and Closing Remarksbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 264 - Anjuli is founder of The Psych AI Group, a business that helps clients “see round corners” by employing a blend of psychology and AI. We discuss the positive impact a blend of human and AI understanding can have on things like climate storytelling and action.Anjuli talks about her former career as a journalist, her time as a correspondent in Israel and Palestine, why she quit journalism and how Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel led her to a career in behavioural science.She also tells us why she thinks the notion that 'humans have no control over AI' qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:46 Climate Change and Business Sustainability02:12 Exploring Human Behavior and Climate Change06:37 Understanding the Impact of AI and Technology11:14 AI in Understanding Human Behavior13:50 Challenges of Disinformation and Polarization17:36 Anjuli's Journey from Journalism to AI22:00 AI and Psychological Traits Prediction22:36 The Power of Language Models in AI23:19 The Role of AI in Resource Allocation23:59 AI in Marketing and PR24:25 The Challenge of Disinformation25:24 The Impact of AI on Society26:16 The Future of AI: Hopes and Fears27:31 The Global Reach of AI27:55 The Long-Term Goals of AI31:07 The Role of AI in Journalism34:18 The Future of AI: Business Perspective36:24 Personal Insights and ReflectionsAnjuli's recommendations:A.I. on Trial - Mark Deem (book)Make Data Human (podcast)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark