Business Without BS

Dino tells us what's most misunderstood about his company DMC Sport (here's a hint - they don't just make products, they provide strategies to get more kids playing sport) Kids are less physically active than ever before and Dino explains how much of a crisis the situation actually is and why especially in America. He also gives us his best piece of advice and warns us of his worst. Dino's recommendations:Olivia Dean - musicJoy Crookes - musicBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Dino tells us why he co-founded DMC Sport which specialises in managing game development programs for a range of different sports. He explains why sports played such an important role both personally and professionally for him being an Italian immigrant growing up in Australia. And why his mission with DMC is to basically get more kids playing sports instead of computer games. He also explains why internal company bureaucracy qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*tBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Scimar's Chief Development Officer John West has lots to say about the cards he's dealt in this week's quiz!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John tells us about how he went from working for the big three in IT to becoming Chief Development Officer for his family business Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. He explains why mistaking human errors for tech errors is the biggest blunder a business can make. And why pandering to investors isn't always the best advice to follow ..John's recommendations:Inside The Breakthrough (podcast)BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John is the CDO of Scimar who are working on detecting preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes with 4 key products they are developing and commercialising. John explains the mechanics of diabetes and the route causes. And how Scimars's products are being designed to work the disease. He also tell us about the family business's 17 year history and fundraising plans. And also unpacks the challenging and expensive reality of developing pharmaceuticals for commercialisation. And why he thinks the financialisation of Big Pharma qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Friday quiz time with John who gives us his thorough views to Flexible Working, Blue Sky Thinking and Hot Desking!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John talks about growing up in Ireland in the the early 80s. How he met Andrew Palmer and started the New Covent Garden Soup Co. The reality of building and exiting a business (which takes much longer than you think). His new sustainable vertical farming business launching in the UK. And how he learnt more about entrepreneurship from his 1 failed business compared to his 2 successful ones.John's recommendations:Simon Sinek - authorBWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

John co-founded New Covent Garden Soup Co. and Little Dish scaling them to £15-20M each in revenue before exiting. He now focuses on mentoring, investing and building challenger brands in food and drink as part of Mission Ventures.John tells us about how he built New Covent Garden Soup Co. What defines a good entrepreneur. The effects of 'normalised' global crisis on business and investment. And how startups should adjust to navigate through today's economic climate. He also explains why the culted entrepreneur personality on social media qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Larry gets put through the BoB paces with some strong views on Working From Home, MBAs and Office Nap Pods!BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me

Larry tells us about long term goals for his salons and haircare range. Why he thinks people misunderstand career prospects for hair stylists. Why the government need to be doing more to support high street businesses. And that time he had breakfast with Kevin Coster.BWB is powered by Oury Clarkbusinesswithoutbullshit.me