Business Without Bullsh-t

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 BoB00:30 The Game Begins: Accountants00:43 Universal Basic Income01:03 Face-to-Face Meetings01:19 Valuations and Single Founder Companies01:56 Warrants and Share Options02:32 Balancing Business and Family Time03:59 Workplace Humour and Under Promising04:35 Closing Thoughts on Ethical Trade04:45 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

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 turmeric blend, and how this led to the birth of the company. We unpack the business's market impact, the vision for The Turmeric Co. and why Thomas thinks most 'health' drinks and supplements qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:22 The Birth of the Turmeric Co.01:45 Self-Development and Perseverance02:54 The Journey into Professional Football06:04 Overcoming Injury and the Birth of a Health Solution09:04 The Impact of Turmeric Co. Shots15:15 Challenges and Triumphs of Manufacturing20:34 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Wellness24:01 The Future of The Turmeric Co.29:57 The Impact of Processed Food on Health31:21 The Power of Natural Nutrition and Community32:12 The Truth About The Juice Industry33:45 The Science Behind Juice Processing35:59 The Challenges of Manufacturing and Distribution36:46 The Vision for The Tumeric Co37:17 The Power of Advertising and Consumer Psychology48:41 Bullsh*t In Business - 'health' drinks and supplements49:47 The Future of Health and Wellness54:01 Quickfire Round: Getting To Know Thomas58:00 Closing RemarksThomas's Recommendation:Psycho-Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz (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 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 BoB00:32 Government Grants and Hashtags00:47 Influencers and Investment TV Shows01:02 Industry Jargon and Planned Obsolescence01:31 Founders Egos and Incubators01:50 Drinking at Lunch and R&D Tax Credits02:20 Quantitative Easing and Work Life Balance02:27 Controversial Discussion on Russia03:25 Workplace Humour03:55 GDPR and Venture Capital04:12 Charities: A Complex Topic07:41 Staff No Dating Policies08:10 Downplaying Capabilities and Crowdfunding09:34 Lockdown Impact on Disabled Community10:01 Quiz Conclusion and Farewellbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

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 BWB01:06 Understanding Disability and Its Impact01:41 Victoria's Personal Journey with Disability03:39 The Birth of Unhidden: Fashion for the Disabled06:02 Challenges in Fashion for Disabled People08:07 The Struggle for Recognition and Equality10:53 Unhidden's Challenges in Advertising12:09 Representation in Government and Society14:06 The Future of Disability and Adaptive Fashion23:07 Misconceptions Surrounding Paralympians23:19 The Power of Overcoming Adversity24:02 The Need for Better Government Support25:04 Misrepresentation of Disability in Media28:22 Challenges of Being a Disabled Founder28:27 The Importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion29:04 The Power of Community for Disabled Entrepreneurs29:45 Struggles of Raising Funds as a Disabled Founder30:13 Pitching on Dragon's Den38:42 The Snobbery in the Fashion Industry43:03 The Future of Unhidden ClothingVictoria's recommendations:Off Menu (podcast)My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)The Fallen House of Usher (TV series)Hannibal (TV series)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 274 - Founder of Popcorn Kitchen Louise Webb is in this week's quiz seat with sure fire answers to Andy and Pippa's curveballs!Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB00:31 The Game Begins: Outsourcing00:51 Non-Executive Directors and Self-Actualisation01:31 Pivoting and New Product Announcement02:03 Three Year Forecast and Instagram02:28 Runway, Cash Positions and NDAs03:10 Internal Meetings and Colleague Interactions03:57 Business Plans and Business Accelerators04:05 Climate Change and Brexit05:06 Foreign Espionage Risks and IT Security05:35 Quiz Results and Closing RemarksBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

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