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The Business Babble

The Business Babble

Welcome to The Business Babble, your ultimate resource for navigating the dynamic world of business. Whether you"re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this podcast is designed to support your journey with expert insights, practical advice, and a thriving community. Featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business strategists who share their knowledge on topics like funding, marketing, leadership, and innovation. We also explore real-life case

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09:52

Hard Truths Every Business Owner Must Hear for 2025 |...

The Business Babble ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of Business Babble, Johnny, Wicus, and Mike dive deep into the real, raw truths facing business owners in 2025. From political and economic shifts to changing customer behaviours and rising operational costs, this candid conversation covers what it really takes to survive and thrive this year.🔍 Topics Covered:Why most business owners fear change (and how to overcome it)How to adapt your ideal client profile to today’s economyThe systems and operational numbers that really matterWhat

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28:43

Six Hats and a Hangover

The Business Babble ·

2025/07/31

In this episode of the Business Babble podcast, we dive into the real-life challenges of running a business with a hilarious and honest chat about risk, mindset, and decision-making. Fresh from a weekend of chaos, the team explores the Six Thinking Hats framework — a powerful tool used by entrepreneurs and leaders to improve business strategy, manage risk, and encourage creative thinking. We discuss how business owners can balance data-driven decisions with gut instinct, build resilience in

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46:00

Why Most Business Owners Just Have a Job and What to...

The Business Babble ·

2025/07/24

This week Johnny and Wicus go unscripted while Mike’s away, diving deep into what it really means to be a business owner. From summer holidays and stepping back from the grind to the uncomfortable truth about why most entrepreneurs are still stuck working like employees, nothing is off-limits.Expect blunt honesty on leadership, scaling, parenting, politics, porn, OnlyFans, societal collapse, data-driven decisions, and the weird state of the world in 2025. It’s part business therapy, part social

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01:27:35

Connor Burns figured out the hard way what it really...

The Business Babble ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of Business Babble, we’re joined by stand-up comedian Connor Burns, who shares the real behind-the-scenes graft that most people never see. From ditching a steady job three weeks before lockdown to playing sold-out shows across the UK, Connor talks about what it’s really like to build a career in comedy from the ground up.We talk about the realities of self-employment, chasing gigs that lose money but open doors, and learning to trust your gut even when everyone else thinks you’re

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01:03:18

From Bankrupt to Booming: How Craig & Ross Rebuilt a...

The Business Babble ·

2025/07/10

In this episode, we sit down with Craig and Ross from Dofos, a third-generation pet business with a story that’s anything but ordinary. From painting shop walls in -4°C to rebuilding from bankruptcy, these brothers share how they transformed a struggling family store into a thriving brand with four locations, their own product lines, and a booming e-commerce arm.They open up about tough beginnings, surviving COVID, building a strong team culture, and launching a data-driven empire—plus how surviving

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35:58

It’s Okay to Talk: How Andy’s Man Club is Saving...

The Business Babble ·

2025/07/03

In this moving and essential episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Kenny, a passionate advocate and facilitator from Andy’s Man Club—the grassroots movement changing the landscape of men’s mental health across the UK.From suicidal thoughts to social connection, Kenny shares his personal journey of struggle, sobriety, and transformation. With over 300 clubs and nearly 6,000 men attending weekly, Andy’s Man Club is proof that talking saves lives.💬 In this episode:The heartbreaking origins of

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25:44

From Recession to Reinvention: Why Businesses Must...

The Business Babble ·

2025/06/26

In this no-filter episode of Business Babble, Johnny and Mike are back from their mini break in Munich and diving headfirst into the brutal truths facing businesses today.They unpack the fall of high-street giant River Island, discuss the bold moves of Pure Spa’s Becky Lumsden—who turned her 200-strong team into empowered self-employed mini-franchisees—and explore how brands like Next and Screwfix are thriving by thinking way outside the box.From rent hikes and minimum wage pressures to consumer

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56:32

4 Things You Could Change To Be A Less Stressed...

The Business Babble ·

2025/06/19

DescriptionWelcome to a compelling episode of the Business Babble Podcast, proudly brought to you in collaboration with The Mind Management Mentors Podcast. we will Uncover how to Manage Stress in the workplace with a simple change in how to manage you will become a less stressed manager, You'll have more time for yourself to get your job done and be more present daily, In this enlightening session, we're excited to once again host Cuddy Cudworth, a trailblazing leader in the realm of Mind

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45:47

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Money – And How...

The Business Babble ·

2025/06/12

In this brutally honest episode of Business Babble, we’re joined by Linda Nelson from Dains Accountants (formerly Condies), who breaks down the biggest mistakes she sees business owners make – and how to avoid them.We cover everything from the difference between being a sole trader vs. limited, how and when to take dividends, why directors’ loans can land you in hot water, and what really happens when a company goes into liquidation.You’ll also hear:The #1 sign you need to change accountantThe

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48:00

Hard Work, Heart & Humour: One Year of Lessons in...

The Business Babble ·

2025/05/29

In this milestone 53rd episode, the team reflects on a year of podcasting, growth, and learning. From early tech hiccups to meaningful conversations, Johnny, Mike, and Wicus celebrate how far they’ve come—and dive deep into what it really means to lead, grow, and thrive in business and life.💬 Topics include:The power of consistency and starting before you're readyWhether hard work truly leads to successLeadership, culture, and accountability in businessStories from Wicus’ recent holiday that

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42:13

Menopause Nearly Broke Me But It Made Me a Better Leader

The Business Babble ·

2025/05/22

In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Melanie Greenwood, co-founder of Moo Holdings Ltd, who opens up about the raw realities of navigating perimenopause and menopause—while running a business.From brain fog, rage, and night sweats to the impact on career confidence, workplace leadership, and mental health, Melanie shares how menopause rocked her world but ultimately reshaped her as a more empathetic, open and effective business owner.💬 Key topics

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41:53

From Movie Sets to Mindset Shifts: Jay Turner on...

The Business Babble ·

2025/05/15

In this inspiring episode, Johnny, Mike, and Wicus are joined by entrepreneur and ex-military man Jay Turner—who shares everything from walking Renée Zellweger onto a Hollywood set, to walking the entrepreneurial path with purpose. They explore the gritty reality behind starting and scaling businesses, the true meaning of legacy, and how to keep your cool (and your customers) in a high-speed, hyper-connected world. Expect golden nuggets on networking, mindset, customer experience, and the everyday

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53:50

The Dirty Truth: Burnout, Boundaries & Bulletproof...

The Business Babble ·

2025/05/08

In this brutally honest and laugh-out-loud episode, Johnny, Mike, and Wicus strip back the glossy façade of entrepreneurship to talk real business. From power naps and bad breath at networking events, to emotional burnout, team culture, and taking ownership when things go wrong—this episode is full of raw insights and no-holds-barred advice. They unpack what it really means to lead, how to avoid becoming the bad boss, and why self-awareness and structure might just save your sanity. Expect

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47:00

Thinking of Buying a Business? Here's Everything They...

The Business Babble ·

2025/05/01

In this episode of Business Babble, the lads dive deep into the messy reality of acquisitions—from overvalued businesses and risky staff transfers to culture clashes and clawback clauses.Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first company or gearing up to sell your own, this episode is pure gold. Wicus breaks down the real numbers that matter, Johnny digs into the drama of staff culture, and Mike shares lessons from his own acquisitions.You’ll learn:Why your business is worth less than you thinkHow

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01:06:35

He Built a Business That Worked Like Clockwork Then...

The Business Babble ·

2025/04/24

Built it. Sold it. Watched them wreck it. Iain Stewart on the brutal truths of business and why relationships matter more than revenue.In this no-holds-barred episode of Business Babble, Iain Stewart joins the crew to share his powerful journey—from Army life to building a hygiene empire that ran like clockwork… only to see it unravel after selling to the wrong buyers.Expect banter, brutal truths, and business gold as Iain opens up about:Why real success is built on relationships, not brandingThe

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46:27

Five Years On: How Covid Reshaped Work, Leadership,...

The Business Babble ·

2025/04/17

Five years since lockdown changed the world, what’s really stuck—and what’s still in flux? In this reflective and wide-ranging episode of Business Babble, the team is joined once again by HR expert Ali to explore the profound and lasting impact of the pandemic on work, culture, and society.From hybrid working and generational gaps to leadership, mental health, and the hidden cost of lost social skills, this candid conversation dives deep into how the last half-decade has shifted our expectations—and

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51:48

Jade Wood on Resilience, Real Marketing & Doing...

The Business Babble ·

2025/04/10

In this unforgettable episode of Business Babble, we sit down with the fierce and fabulous Jade Wood—founder of Thrive Marketing—for a candid conversation about life, business, and bouncing back when everything changes.Jade shares how a life-altering accident left her unable to walk and speak, and how she fought her way back—step by literal step—to build a thriving business on her own terms. We dive into what marketing really means, why honesty beats hype, and how not every entrepreneur wants (or

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52:55

From Start-Ups to Standouts: Business Gateway, Bold...

The Business Babble ·

2025/04/03

In this energising episode of Business Babble, we’re joined by Fraser from Business Gateway—a man with 20 years of experience guiding businesses from idea to execution. He shares real talk on why he does what he does, what it means to be a “critical friend,” and how Business Gateway supports entrepreneurs across Scotland.We’re also joined by young entrepreneur Murren, one half of the team behind Stand, a bold new clothing brand born from our Queen Anne High School mentorship programme. Murren talks

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48:14

Conversations That Matter: Leadership, Coaching &...

The Business Babble ·

2025/04/03

In this powerful episode, we sit down with executive and business coach John Drysdale, whose journey from average student to transformational leader is as relatable as it is inspiring.John shares stories from his early career, explains how he helps organisations—from universities to SMEs—navigate leadership, build confidence, and create cultures that actually mean something. We dive deep into what makes a great leader, the importance of purpose and storytelling, and why the C-word (confidence!)

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41:31

From Criminal Circles to Boardrooms & Broadcasts: The...

The Business Babble ·

2025/03/27

In this episode, we sit down with the fascinating and well-travelled James Barker—a man whose life has taken more twists than a Guy Ritchie film. From brushing shoulders with dangerous figures in North Manchester to navigating the business world, property development, and even the world of politics and broadcasting, James shares stories that are as unexpected as they are inspiring.We dive into the power of people, the role of psychology in both sport and business, and how early life experiences—like

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