James Reed: all about business
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About James Reed: all about business
'James Reed: all about business' puts you at the heart of fun, dynamic, candid conversation with business leaders, philanthropists and charitable celebrities as they use their journeys to give clear, actionable advice. Hosted by James Reed CBE, the Chairman and CEO of Reed Group, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more...
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95. A business growth masterclass: Funding, branding and sales strategy | Emma Jones
· 33:35
Scaling a business demands a clear story, sales strategies, and a realistic approach to capital. In the third episode of our Summer Shorts series, James sits down with Enterprise Nation founder and UK Small Business...
94. How to write a business plan and manage cash flow in year one | Emma Jones
· 28:18
You can start a business for under £100, but building one that lasts requires navigating a minefield of practical, legal, and financial decisions. In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Emma Jones...
93. How to start a business: The step by step guide | Emma Jones
· 27:06
How do you start a business? In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Emma Jones, serial entrepreneur, founder of Enterprise Nation, and the UK’s Small Business Commissioner. This is part one of a...
92. When should you hire, raise or expand? The lessons from Forest Bikes | Caroline Seton
· 51:41
When do you hire, when do you raise, and when is expansion actually the right move? In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Forest co-founder Caroline Seton to pull back the curtain on how a London...
91. How to build your own talent pipeline | Lisa Bryer OBE & Charlie Kennard MBE
· 1:08:10
If your industry is facing a talent shortage or failing to prepare the next generation of workers, the solution isn't to wait for traditional institutions to adapt, it's to build the training infrastructure yourself. In...
90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
· 1:04:15
Are you exhausting resources trying to build every system from scratch? You could achieve faster, safer, scale by taking a proven playbook. And executing it better than anyone else. In this episode of All About...
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
· 59:57
When your business hits an existential wall, are you willing to rethink your entire financial structure to protect your vision, or will you compromise the mission just to survive? Most founders believe scaling requires...
88. How to build a disruptive product without outspending industry giants | Mark Rushmore
· 1:07:49
Most consumer goods brands ask you to buy more - SURI does the opposite. They designed a sustainable, electric toothbrush made from plant-based materials that is fully recyclable. As a result they scaled to over £50...
87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
· 52:23
Most charities are told to secure funding before they spend. Bloomsbury Football did the opposite — investing in fundraising before the money existed, and growing from four children to 7,000 a week as a result. In this...
86. Lab-grown diamonds were underestimated. Here's how they're disrupting luxury | Nathalie Morrison
· 43:22
Most people underestimated lab-grown diamonds. Conventional wisdom says that luxury is about heritage, exclusivity and the power of a brand. So why are consumers embracing them so quickly? And what does that tell us...
85. "We were £1.5M in debt": The turnaround strategy that could save your business | Zoe Paskin
· 51:54
Financial crises can hit any business- especially in today's economy. Selling might feel like the only option. But is it? What should founders do when things look bleak? How do you rebuild momentum, and give your...
84. How to grow your business without losing control | David Palmer
· 59:51
Scaling a business seems like the obvious goal. But what if growth without the right strategy leads to losing control? In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with David Palmer, founder of Life of Fish, the...
83. Are you selling too early? The succession model most founders have never heard of | Victoria Stapleton
· 58:16
Thirty years of building a business without a board, without investors, and without ever wanting to sell, and it just keeps growing, there’s something to learn from that. In this episode of All About Business, James...
82. Start now. The sign your business idea is ready to build | Sahar Hashemi OBE
· 56:13
Most people think successful entrepreneurs spot brilliant ideas. Sahar Hashemi believes the opposite. In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Sahar Hashemi, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Buy...
81. How Gousto is taking on the ultra-processed food industry | Timo Boldt
· 53:40
60% of the UK diet is ultra-processed. And the food industry is manufacturing your addiction. So why is this public health crisis continuing in plain sight, and what it would actually take to change it? Two things are...
80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
· 1:08:43
What does it take to build a luxury brand by accident and keep it thriving for 30 years without ever taking outside investment? In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Tom Faulkner, award-winning...
79. What businesses should learn from museums about innovation | Elizabeth McKay
· 58:51
How can a major museum be run with the same entrepreneurial mindset as a high-growth business? In today's episode, James Reed speaks with Elizabeth McKay, Director and CEO of the London Transport Museum. While many...
78. The crisis facing UK retail and food businesses | Sarah Bradbury
· 48:00
Why are millions of jobs going unfilled in one of the UK’s biggest industries, while so many young people are struggling to find work? In this episode of all about business, James Reed speaks with Sarah Bradbury, CEO of...
77. What it’s really like running a funeral directors business | Damian Melville
· 1:09:23
Running a business is hard, but what is it like when your work sits at the centre of people’s most emotional moments? In this episode of all about business, James Reed sits down with Damian Melville, Managing Director...
76. How to get a pay rise: Salary negotiation that works | Connor Scully
· 27:42
Is an awkward conversation the only thing standing between you and the salary you deserve? In this episode of all about business, Connor Scully, Senior Executive Consultant at Reed Specialist Recruitment, sits down with...
75. How to calculate what you're worth in the job market | Leanne Appleton
· 28:56
How do you know if you’re being offered what you’re worth? In this episode of all about business, Leanne Appleton, recruitment expert at Reed, speaks with James about how professionals can increase their earning...
74. How to grow a business fast and exit successfully | Andrew Hulbert
· 59:34
How do you grow an idea into a multi-million pound business before the age of 40? In this episode of all about business, James Reed sits down with Andrew Hulbert, entrepreneur and founder of Pareto Facilities...
73. No cows here: Could your pint become your next leather wallet? | TJ Mitchell
· 46:59
Could the answer to a more sustainable handbag or wallet lie at the bottom of your pint glass? In this episode of all about business, James Reed sits down with Dr. Edward "TJ" Mitchell, co-founder and Chief Technology...
72. How to build a successful brand in a competitive market | Steve Perez
· 59:04
How do you turn a single idea into a global brand and keep winning in an industry where most products fade away? In this episode of all about business, James sits down with Steve Perez, founder of Global Brands, to...
71. The interview method that actually works in 2026 | Will Moore
· 25:24
Why do some candidates succeed in interviews while others fail, even with the same experience? In this episode of all about business, James speaks with Will Moore, Senior Area Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment...
70. The 7 Second CV: What recruiters wish everyone knew | Libby White
· 27:35
What is the biggest mistake people make when writing a CV? And how can yours land you an interview in 7 seconds? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Libby White, Senior Consultant at Reed...
69. The career mistake smart people keep making (and what actually matters) | Sophie Clarke
· 25:11
What’s the difference between chasing the next job and building a long-term career? In this episode of All About Business Shorts, James Reed speaks with Sophie Clarke, recruitment expert at Reed, about how professionals...
68. Ex Gordon Ramsay Group CEO reveals his turnaround playbook | Stuart Gillies
· 1:03:17
How do you build world-class standards in hospitality and then lead at the highest level of business? In this episode of All About Business , James speaks with Stuart Gillies, chef, restaurateur, and former CEO of the...
67. How to evolve your offering to grow a service-based business | Gregory Nice + Jack Stanton
· 1:06:53
How do you build a creative agency that cuts through in a crowded, fast-changing media landscape? In this episode of All About Business, James talks with Gregory Nice and Jack Stanton, co-founders of NICE Productions...
66. From miniskirts to stem cell therapy: How a fashion leader is changing heart failure treatment | Jenifer Rosenberg OBE
· 54:22
How do you turn a bold idea into a national institution that changes lives? In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Jenifer Rosenberg OBE, entrepreneur in fashion and social impact leader, about...
65. From Dragon’s Den to Startup Success | Jinesh Vohra
· 57:58
What if becoming mortgage-free wasn’t about earning more money, but about using what you already spend more intelligently? In this episode of All About Business , James speaks with Jinesh Vora, Founder and CEO of...
64. How to convert visibility into sales and long-term growth | Penelope Chilvers
· 56:27
How do you build a creative business from scratch and ensure it steadily grows without compromising on quality, craft, or values? In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with Penelope Chilvers, English...
63. The future of PR and business in an AI world | Francesca Gamble
· 1:06:12
How do you create a modern PR strategy that builds brand relevance and marketing-led businesses able to thrive through cultural and technological change? In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with...
62. How to stack revenue: The 3 levers that optimise growth of any local food business | Pete Russell
· 56:31
What if the future of food isn’t bigger, faster, and more centralised, but local, decentralised, and community-powered? In this episode of the All About Business podcast, James is joined by Pete Russell, Founder of...
61. The email that saved HomeServe and sparked a £4bn business | Sir Richard Harpin
· 1:10:33
Building a billion-pound business is one thing, but what does it take to scale globally, exit successfully, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs? In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with Sir...
60. Gold medal to boardroom: The one olympic method I applied that turned my workforce elite | Adrian Moorhouse MBE
· 1:00:39
Winning Olympic gold is one of the highest achievements in sport, but what are the skills that you can apply to build an elite team in your business? In this episode of All About Business, James meets Adrian Moorhouse...
59. From rejection to £100m deals: The Netflix pitch that changed British TV | Andy Harries OBE
· 1:14:16
Building a career in television is one thing, but what does it really take to produce global hits like The Crown and Outlander while building and scaling a production empire? In this episode of 'All About Business,'...
58. Behind the doors of Downton Abbey: Managing the 1,300-year-old Highclere Castle | Lady Carnarvon
· 57:35
Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey, is one of the most famous houses in the world. But what does it really take to run it as a modern business? In this episode of All About Business , James speaks with Fiona, Lady...
57. How to spot the next billion dollar opportunity before everyone else | James McHugh
· 1:04:08
Some of the biggest global businesses started the same way: someone spotted an opportunity early- and then chose the right partner. In this episode of All About Business, James speaks with serial venture builder James...
56. Banishing bureaucracy: How Octopus Group built a culture of entrepreneurship leading to a $9 billion valuation | Chris Hulatt
· 58:20
How do you build a culture where risk-taking is celebrated, bureaucracy is banished and everyone thinks like an entrepreneur? In this episode, James is joined by Chris Hulatt, Co-founder of Octopus Group, a...
55. Fame, failure & a 12-stone weight loss: The journey to 2 Michelin stars | Tom Kerridge
· 50:38
Building a career in food is one thing - but what does it really take to become one of the UKs most famous chefs? In this episode of 'All About Business,' James Reed speaks with renowned British chef Tom Carriage...
54. The secret behavioural prompts brands use to influence your choices | Raphy March
· 1:07:48
How can businesses gain a true understanding of what drives customer decisions? And how can science be applied to create marketing that not only feels deeply human but also delivers measurable results? Today on All...
53. Titan of the hotel industry reveals the 3 things you need to know to open a luxury hospitality business | Sir Rocco Forte
· 1:12:31
Being successful in hospitality is incredibly tough. But how do you keep a focus on quality and authenticity whilst expanding into multiple new locations? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Sir...
52. Karma Capitalism: Why being a good business IS good business | James Reed CBE
· 54:04
Socialism doesn’t work. Hyper-capitalism doesn’t work. Is this the answer? What happens when the DNA of a corporation changes? In this episode of 'All About Business', Alex interviews the usual host, James Reed, about...
51. Celebrity Traitors finale week: The REAL big dog! Producer and Founder of Studio Lambert | Stephen Lambert OBE
· 1:12:03
The question is...are you a faithful, or are you a traitor? Television is something we all enjoy. But few of us get to see how the shows we love actually come to life and why some of them grip the nation in what can...
50. How to spot a charity that's a red flag (and how to give smarter) | John Spiers
· 56:08
Is it possible to be a highly successful entrepreneur without compromising your commitment to customers, staff, and society? In this episode of All About Business, we’re joined by John Spiers, entrepreneur...
49: Is your passion a business worth starting?: The simple method to find out | Johnnie Boden CBE
· 1:00:37
What is the secret to building an iconic brand that resonates with millions of customers on a global scale? In this episode of All About Business , we're joined by Johnnie Boden, founder and creative director of the...
48: Is this platform a new era beyond OnlyFans?: Innovation VS ethical responsibility | Felix Henderson
· 58:13
How do you balance innovation with ethical responsibility? This week on All About Business , we’re joined by Felix Henderson, Co-founder and COO of Ohchat, a generative AI business that builds "digital twins" of...
47: The power of PR: Controlling your brand reputation and the steps to handling a media crisis | Sarah Woodhouse
· 58:22
How do you build a resilient brand and lasting reputation and control chaos when a PR crisis hits? This week on All About Business , we’re joined by Sarah Woodhouse, co-owner and director at Ambitious PR. With over 25...
46. “We lost 11 million in one month!”: What Hays Travel did to go from crisis to smashing £3 Billion | Dame Irene Hays
· 1:05:05
Dame Irene Hays built Hays Travel with her husband John, growing it from a small counter at the back of a babywear shop into the UK’s largest independent travel agency with 512 branches nationwide. Along the way, she...
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