Business Without Bullsh-t

This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Andrei Dolnikov, Founder & CEO of Binyan Studios, and president of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators.We dig deeper into Andrei's perspectives on what healthy company culture should look like, and hear about Binyan's core values which make up the bedrock of the company's ethos. And with Andrei being half Russian half Ukrainian, we also discuss his thoughts and feelings about the Russia Ukraine conflict. All of this alongside our staple BWB questions where we dig a little deeper and get to know more about the Founder, CEO and Rabbi...Check out Andrew Dolnakov's recommendations:All books by Robert A. Caro Igor Stravinsky (Composer)Everything Jazz (John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington) BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Meet an Andrei Dolnikov, is an Interior Architect, and the Founder & CEO of Binyan Studios, a leading 3D Animation Studio specialising in bespoke architectural images and films. Andrei founded BINYAN in his Sydney living room with the ambition to do nothing short of shaping the future of architecture, and based the company's vision on seven pillars:● Ethical transparency● Entrepreneurial experimentation● Authentic relationships● Lighthearted spirit● Knowledge sharing● Thought leadership● HumilityAnd now with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & New York, Los Angeles, London and Dubai, it's fair to say that Andrei's vision ain't done too badly!And in his spare time. Andrei is also a rabbi in his local Chassidic synagogue.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

We continue our conversation with Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver USA where we talk about how Michael got into politics and worked his way up to becoming Mayor, and ask what's next for him once he finishes serving his last term in office. All of this alongside our staple BWB questions where we dig a little deeper and get to know more about the man in Strong Mayor's suit.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Meet Michael B Hancock, the Mayor of Denver USA! We had the pleasure of spending time with Micheal while on his promotional visit to London where we talk to him about what it's like being a Mayor (and what it actually means to be one), his career legacy so far, the power of media, the US elections and so much more as part of our shiny new format where we get to know more about the man in the Strong Mayor's suitA special thanks to London & Partners and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity. BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Henry Balani, a financial services executive and Global Head of Industry at Encompass. We further unpack the world of Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Technology, also known as RegTech, which Henry is passionately spearheading and discuss Henry's life history and what led him to the role. All that plus more.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Meet Dr Henry Balani, a financial services executive with over 27 years’ experience in the RegTech industries.His current role as Global Head of Industry & Regulatory Affairs at Encompass has him overseeing relationships with Industry Analysts and Regulatory Agencies with a focus on raising Encompass’ profile as a leader in addressing financial crime through RegTech solutions.Henry's basically a bit of a boss when it comes to advising banks, money service businesses and financial technology firms on implementing compliance solutions related to anti-money laundering (AML), KYC and OFAC sanctions interdiction processes and solutions. He's also managed consulting practices for some of the largest companies in the world including Accenture, IBM and Pegasystems.And if that wasn't enough, Henry also lectures and publishes research related to the impact of AML penalties and regulations on banking sector valuations in the US and Europe, and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from Northern Illinois University and BS in Economics, International Trade and Development from the London School of Economics. Henry's the guy you've always wanted to be in the RegTech business. So wipe that sweat off your brow, press play and take notes.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Jamelia Donaldson, Founder and CEO of Treasure Tress, a leading monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair. We hear about Jamelia's experiences starting the business as a black female founder in a predominantly white and asian dominated industry as well more about the business model itself, the effect of Brexit, Treasure Tress's biggest markets and future plans for expansion. All that plus more.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Meet Jamelia Donaldson, Founder and CEO of Treasure Tress, the UK's, Europe's and Middle East's first monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair.From the quality products included in each box, to regular hair tips and brand ambassador tutorials, Treasure Tress is not only transforming the way women with kinky-curly hair discover new products, but is also changing personal narratives on what beautiful natural hair really is, so much so that they've been featured in Harpers Bazaar, Buzzfeed, Black Beauty and Hair Magazine, Good Housekeeping, The Voice Newspaper and loads more.Jamelia has also been Adweek's "Future is Female" 2021 winner, AdAge's "Women to Watch" 2019 and BBBA's "Entrepreneur Rising Star" 2019 winner. We think she perfectly defines what a female entrepreneur is, in all of the right ways and for all of the right reasons. Press play to find out why.Check out Jamelia Donaldson's recommendations:"Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz Lewis Howe Podcast BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

This week's BWB Extra continues our conversation with Liam Martin, tech entrepreneur and co-organiser of Running Remote where we take a deep dive into all things remote working. We discuss what makes cites attractive for remote workers and how Asynchronous management actually works, and talk about creating and maintaining company culture in a remote working environment as well as the tax and staff training implications that come with working as digital nomads. All that plus more.BWB is powered by Oury Clark.

Meet Liam Martin, a serial entrepreneur and co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference He's also the co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. The mission statement that feeds all of Liam's products and services stems from empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want.Liam is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work.An absolutely fascinating conversation about the power and future of remote working with a man who's at the forefront of the industry's innovation. Check out Liam Martin's recommendations:"Running Remote" by Liam Martin "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel "Measure What Matters: OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth" by John Doerr The Tim Ferris Show "Deep Work" by Cal Newport BWB is powered by Oury Clark.