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Sir Richard Harpin grew his business HomeServe from a single idea to a £4.1bn sale. On the Business Leader Podcast, he speaks to entrepreneurs and business leaders about the moments that shaped their success and failure, unlocking original advice and practical insights for anyone building or leading a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How GoFundMe raises money and makes money
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Dougal Shaw interviews Tim Cadogan, the British-born CEO of GoFundMe, a leading crowdfunding platform that has raised over $30 billion since its…
3 Jul 2025 · 27mHow Kenny Wilson grew Dr Martens
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Graham Ruddick, Kenny Wilson shares his journey from aspiring footballer to Chief Executive of Dr Martens.
1 Jul 2025 · 40mBookshelf: The best business books
Exploring impactful business literature and recommendations from leading entrepreneurs and CEOs.
26 Jun 2025 · 26mGrowth 500: The surprising stories behind Britain's fastest-growing businesses
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Graeme Ruddick, a panel consisting of Graham Ruddick, Dougal Shaw, Sarah Vizard, and Robert Watts discusses the *Growth 500*, a comprehensive…
24 Jun 2025 · 31mVictoria Price meets Imran Hakim
Imran Hakim’s journey from early jobs in Bolton to building Hakim Group, a family of independent opticians and audiologists, plus how he scales via a partnership “hybrid” model (back-office support…
19 Jun 2025 · 43m · 18 chaptersGtech: The window-fitter who became an inventor
Nick Gray, founder/owner of G-Tech (cordless household appliances), explains how he went from scaffolder/lab technician to inventor and scaled G-Tech without taking investment, plus how G-Tech’s Air…
17 Jun 2025 · 38m · 18 chaptersGreat British Billion-Pound Businesses
In this episode, the hosts discuss the journey of building billion-pound businesses in the UK.
12 Jun 2025 · 44mYotel: How to scale-up with small hotel rooms
A tour of Yotel London City (opened 2020) explaining how Yotel scales “small hotel rooms” using compact design, digital-first check-in, and an asset-light operating model.
10 Jun 2025 · 27m · 10 chaptersThe wasteful entrepreneur: How Bruce Bratley built First Mile
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Dougal Shaw interviews Bruce Bratley, the founder and CEO of First Mile, a successful recycling business in the UK.
5 Jun 2025 · 30mHow a student accommodation start-up became a £4bn FTSE 100 company
In this episode of the *Business Leader Podcast*, host Graham Ruddick interviews Joe Lister, CEO of Unite Group.
3 Jun 2025 · 30mThree tech unicorn CEOs on how they scaled-up
Katherine Kostareva, CEO of Creatio
29 May 2025 · 31mThe venture capital firm helping UK businesses take on the US (and what it looks for in founders)
Interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders, exploring the moments that shaped their success and failure, providing original advice for anyone in business.
27 May 2025 · 35mHow do you build a nuclear power plant? (and not be Mr Burns)
This episode features Julia Pyke discussing her role in leading the development of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, UK.
22 May 2025 · 26mThe story of Thomson Reuters
Steve Hasker, CEO of Thomson Reuters
20 May 2025 · 34mNeil Mullarkey: How comedy skills can help you in business
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Dougal Shaw, the conversation centers around the intersection of improvisational comedy and business acumen, featuring Neil Mullarkey, a…
15 May 2025 · 26mThe FTSE 100 director who quit and built a new FTSE 100 company
In this episode, Andrew Jones, former director of British Land and founder of London Metric, shares his journey of leaving a successful career in a FTSE 100 company to create his own FTSE 100…
13 May 2025 · 36mJake Humphrey on why high achievers aren't that different
In this episode, Jake Humphrey shares insights from his extensive experience examining the habits of world-class performers.
8 May 2025 · 37mHow John Roberts built AO.com, with Graham Ruddick
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Graham Ruddick interviews John Roberts, founder of AO.com, discussing his journey in establishing the online electricals retailer from a £1 bet to…
6 May 2025 · 51mVictoria Price meets Henrietta Rix of Rixo
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, host Victoria Price interviews Henrietta Rix, the co-founder of the fashion brand Rixo.
1 May 2025 · 40mOrdnance Survey with Dougal Shaw: Inside Britain’s digital brain
Ordnance Survey with Dougal Shaw: Inside Britain’s digital brain
29 Apr 2025 · 34mVictoria Price meets Clare Roberts of Kids Planet
Richard Harpin grew his business HomeServe from a single idea to a £4.1bn sale.
24 Apr 2025 · 48mHow Professor Sir Peter Donnelly went from brilliant statistician to entrepreneur
In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, hosted by Richard Harpin, Professor Sir Peter Donnelly shares his journey from a distinguished academic career in statistics to becoming an…
22 Apr 2025 · 27mHow Kiki McDonough built a jewellery brand fit for the Royals
In this episode of the *Business Leader Podcast*, host Graham Ruddick speaks with Kiki McDonough, a renowned British jewellery designer whose creations have adorned the likes of the Princess of…
17 Apr 2025 · 23mNEW SERIES: Victoria Price meets Tom Ryder of Applied Nutrition
In this episode of the *Business Leader Podcast*, host Victoria Price interviews Tom Ryder, the founder and CEO of Applied Nutrition.
15 Apr 2025 · 44m