Business Without Bullsh-t
Business Without Bullshit brings candid, no-nonsense conversations about the world of business. Join us as we break the rules, challenge the status quo, and share unfiltered insights with entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators.
This is your space for bold ideas and likeminded conversations - minus the buzzwords.
Tune in for refreshing perspectives and real talk every episode, every Wednesday at 7am.
Latest episodes
Oct 5, 2020 • 37min
EP 15 - David Rogers: "Businesses are getting really good at gathering data, I just don’t think we’re very good at using it"
This week’s episode of Business without Bullsh-t is joined by David Rogers. Having once walked the halls of Oury Clark, David is now Director of Accounting for the aerospace engineering firm, the Ferra Group.With Dominic Frisby and Andy Oury, David discusses the recent impact of coronavirus on aerospace and some of the uncomfortable questions that surround the industry.The three also chat about all things accountancy (what some may call the world’s second oldest profession); how accountancy has changed over the years, the importance of keeping up-to-date with tech, and what the skill-set of an accountant may need to look like in the future.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Sep 28, 2020 • 39min
EP 14 - Joe Sluys: “Every entrepreneur should have a social agenda attached to their business - there should be a purpose beyond profit”
In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined by the founder and CEO of SquareBook, Joe Sluys.Aiming to provide fairer outcomes and include a wider community of investors, SquareBook is a multi-tiered auction platform, digitizing the initial public offerings process.Joe discusses raising money for startups, trends in conscious capitalism, and how entrepreneurs could be solving social problems.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Sep 21, 2020 • 36min
EP 13 - Robert Wesson: “The future is service, pricing, appetite - it's not a one size fits all scenario anymore”
In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andy Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined by entrepreneur Robert Wesson, CEO of International Financial Services business, Axiom.E-money licences are making it easier for companies to have a fully remote international presence which has only become more important in the wake of coronavirus. The three discuss why borders can no longer be barriers, the benefits of a 'help first, generate revenue later' culture, and whether we are seeing the end of the traditional bank account.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark
Sep 14, 2020 • 40min
EP 12 - Kevin Driver: "Keeping the complexity but making a story out of it that’s cohesive"
On the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with architect Kevin Driver, Director of Turner Architectural Studios.The three discuss how the UK could be delivering housing more affordably and effectively, the impact of Covid-19 on our cities and the most interesting cultural differences between the UK and Australia when it comes to working practices and email etiquette.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Sep 7, 2020 • 43min
EP 11 - Anne Fairpo: "International tax rules were not designed to deal with the digital economy, that's why it presents such a problem"
Tax barrister Anne Fairpo joins Andrew and Dominic (and Dominic's dog Frodo) in the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t.Anne specializes in UK and international corporate tax planning and disputes, with an interest in intellectual property tax and UK-US cross-border tax planning.It’s an enlightening conversation that covers a wide range of topics about tax relating to technology businesses and the digital economy, what to do with your IP, and international tax cooperation.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Sep 1, 2020 • 39min
EP 10 - Sam Collins: “Games are at the epicentre of technical skills and creativity, it’s a wonderful place to be”
Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby are joined in the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t by Sam Collins, Head of Commercial and Membership at Ukie - the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry trading body.The three discuss the effects of COVID on consumer consumption, the impact of gaming tech on other industries, and improving the nation's digital literacy.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark
Sep 1, 2020 • 33min
EP 09 - D-Code: “Right now, one of the main things every single person in the creative industry needs to know is how to adapt.”
In this episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew and Dominic sit down with D-Code.With a 16-year history in Music and Audio, including presenting on BBC Radio 1, senior production duties for BAFTA-nominated video game DJ Hero and producing The Reggie Yates Podcast, Dee has experienced numerous phases of the business.We chat about the changing trends in the music industry, how technology is democratizing the space, and why surviving in the industry today depends on being a polymath.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Sep 1, 2020 • 39min
EP 08 - Zoe Whyatt: "Liberation from administration! Getting real about setting up a business is not just incorporating but making sure you have adequate admin skills."
In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Zoe Whyatt, Founder and Director at Whyatt Consulting.With an impressive career history as CEO and business advisor based in the US and then Australia, Zoe now helps start-ups build the foundations for growth.We discuss the importance of being able to pivot markets as a start-up, the complexity of entering different geographical markets, what makes a successful business partner, and why the Director of Administration is the often forgotten yet most integral hire for any start-up business.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Aug 26, 2020 • 41min
EP 07 - Michael Spanos: "Sustainable development goals create business opportunities"
In the latest episode of Business without Bullsh-t, Andrew Oury and Dominic Frisby speak with Michael Spanos, founder of Global Sustain.The company's vision is based on creating a sustainable world where companies embrace responsibility and respect for human and natural capital in their quest for growth.The three discuss the world of Sustainability, exploring the landscape, current initiatives, and how integrating Sustainability into corporate structures actually work.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
Aug 26, 2020 • 37min
EP 06 - Ross Meadows and Alison Coward pt.2 "Lawyers and accountants are specialists with technical skills - but the emotional intelligence and listening skills are becoming the crucial aspect of the role"
Continuing the conversation with Alison Coward, this episode of Business without Bullsh-t flips the tried and trusted format on its head as Alison shifts focus to Ross and Andrew who delve into life at Oury Clark. Andrew Oury, partner and Accountant, and Ross Meadows, Employment and Immigration Lawyer, both have a wealth of experience in their respective sectors.The three discuss how technology has forced an evolution in the role and cost of lawyers and accountants, when it's time to turn to an accountant or a lawyer, and how technology has changed these professions, with some wise words for aspiring undergraduates thrown in.Business without Bullsh-t is powered by Oury Clark.
