Podcast · 47 episodes
The Business Men
by Sony Music Entertainment · English
Two mates, one new business. How will the nicest blokes in telly cope as they try to launch a new cosmetic business for men? Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett have come together to launch a brand-new business. Really! But will their attempt to be entrepreneurs in the realm of skincare actually work? Join them for the trials of business, family life, and the grim/hilarious realities of aging not-so-gracefully. What will they do when they step out of their comfort zone, name their product, find a business mentor, and learn what EBITDA means… Join them every week on podcast platforms, YouTube and all social channels. Plus, you can directly influence their next business decision on our FREE Patreon, just go to: patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com
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This is only the beginning for For Skin!Season finale of “The Businessmen” as Ben Shephard and Joel Domit reflect on launching their skincare brand “Foreskin,” sharing key lessons, scary milestones, and advice they’ll apply next…25 Aug 2026 · 28 min
“I Wasn’t Expecting This!” - Celebs Review Joel & Ben’s Skincare Brand FOR SKINBen Shephard and Joel Dommett update listeners on their skincare brand FOR SKIN, including where they are in development (third formulation iteration; starting stability testing; planning a small…18 Aug 2026 · 30 min
“When You Don’t Come From Money, All You Think About Is Money” - Susie Ma On Making Millions HER WaySusie Marr’s journey building Tropic Skincare from scrappy market-stall beginnings to a UK beauty brand, and how “community commerce” (ambassadors selling products) plus in-house manufacturing and…11 Aug 2026 · 40 min
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This is only the beginning for For Skin!Season finale of “The Businessmen” as Ben Shephard and Joel Domit reflect on launching their skincare brand “Foreskin,” sharing key lessons, scary milestones, and advice they’ll apply next…25 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
“I Wasn’t Expecting This!” - Celebs Review Joel & Ben’s Skincare Brand FOR SKINBen Shephard and Joel Dommett update listeners on their skincare brand FOR SKIN, including where they are in development (third formulation iteration; starting stability testing; planning a small…18 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
“When You Don’t Come From Money, All You Think About Is Money” - Susie Ma On Making Millions HER WaySusie Marr’s journey building Tropic Skincare from scrappy market-stall beginnings to a UK beauty brand, and how “community commerce” (ambassadors selling products) plus in-house manufacturing and…11 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 19 chapters
“Not Everyone Is Made To Be An Entrepreneur” - Building A Community For Ambitious FoundersEntrepreneurship isn’t for everyone; the episode focuses on what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how Frankie James built IdeasFest to reduce founder loneliness through community.4 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
“I’ve Tanned Harry Styles and David Gandy” - The Business Of Spray Tans with James HarknettThe episode is a conversation with celebrity spray-tan expert James Harknett about how professional spray tanning works, why it looks natural, and how it’s changing from niche to mainstream for men.28 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 19 chapters
“Your Business Network Is Everything”- Aaron Chatterley Sold Feelunique To Sephora For MillionsAaron Chatterley discusses building Feelunique from a Jersey-based multi-brand beauty website into a major retailer sold to LVMH/Sephora, then launching Indoo, a teen-focused skincare brand created…21 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
“Retinol Changes The Way Your Skin Behaves!” Beauty Journalist Reveals The Beauty Truths You NEEDInterview with beauty journalist Nadine Baggett about retinol and skincare myths, tied to Ben Shepard and Joel Domit’s men’s skincare brand “Foreskin” (cleanser + moisturizer).14 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 16 chapters
“Building A Business Is The Key To Happiness” - Holly & Co founderHolly Tucker (Not On The High Street co-founder) argues that building a business can be a “key to happiness,” not just a route to money.7 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
Stand-Up Meets Skincare - Joel & Ben Host ‘Comedy & Cream' LIVE!Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard host a live “Comedy & Cream” event for their men’s skincare brand “Foreskin,” mixing stand-up, audience sampling, and charity.30 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
"I Punched The Air When I Had Three Failures In The Bag” - Simon Woodroffe On Resilience and PerseveranceSimon Woodroffe (Yo! Sushi founder) discusses resilience and perseverance through repeated failures, how he built a disruptive brand, and why “ziz”/constant innovation and confidence drive success.23 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 24 chapters
“I’ve Always Wanted Something Of My Own” - Frankie Bridge On Her Community Powered Fashion BrandFrankie Bridge discusses building Faves, her community-powered fashion discovery platform, and the business lessons behind pivoting from pop fame to entrepreneurship.16 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
“Business Starts And Ends With Credibility” - The Apprentice’s Tim Campbell Gives His Candid Advice!Tim Campbell (The Apprentice winner, Amstrad project director, entrepreneur) discusses credibility, social mobility, and how to build businesses by understanding workplace “power dynamics,” pitching,…9 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
First Ever For Skin Samples…Are They Any Good? Joel and Ben Give Us Their VerdictThe Businessmen podcast episode documents the first-ever “Foreskin” skincare product samples being tested on-air—five cleanser variants (one unfragranced, four fragranced) plus one unfragranced…2 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
‘What You ACTUALLY Need To Know About Skincare’ - Sarah Jossel Get’s To The Truth Of The Beauty IndustrySarah Jossel explains what skincare people actually need, how to cut through beauty-industry noise, and why simple routines plus evidence-based ingredients beat trends and fearmongering.26 May 2026 · 37 min · 23 chapters
’70% Of Your Immune System Lives In Your Gut. Look After It!’ - Dr Megan Rossi On Tuning In To Your Gut HealthDr Megan Rossi explains gut health as central to immunity, mental health, skin health, and sleep, and argues against “generalized” probiotic use.19 May 2026 · 42 min · 22 chapters
'When you’re pushed into a corner, you HAVE to innovate' - Luke Hersheson on building a global brandLuke Hersheson (CEO of Hershesons) explains how to build a global hair brand by merging fashion-session work with salon culture, innovating when forced out by rent, and simplifying products for real…12 May 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters
James Welsh on Korean skincare, breaking myths and why 'Natural Isn't Always Better’James Welsh discusses Korean skincare and busts common myths (especially “natural is better” and the idea skin absorbs 60% of what you apply).5 May 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
We Opened Fallow… Then COVID Shut Us Down 3 Days LaterThe Businessmen podcast episode focuses on how London chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray launched and grew Fallow, pivoting during COVID from fine-dining plans to takeaways and outdoor trading, then…28 Apr 2026 · 50 min · 18 chapters
YOU Get To Choose Our Brands Future!This episode is about the hosts building their new skincare brand, “For Skin by Joel and Ben,” and deciding the final logo design with their community.21 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
“You’ve Got To Play The Long Game In Skincare” - Wayne Goss On Why Consistency Beats Expensive ProductsConsistency and “long game” skincare for men; why results take ~60 days due to skin turnover, and which simple, evidence-based basics matter more than expensive products.14 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
From MTV to Canned Bloody Mary’ - Will Best’s Bloody Business VentureWill Best discusses his shift from MTV/Channel 4 TV hosting to entrepreneurship, and how he co-founded Bloody Drinks, an award-winning ready-to-drink Bloody Mary brand.7 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 18 chapters
'This Skincare Ingredient Changed My Life’ - Nic Taylor on Launching 47 SkinNick Taylor, founder of 47 Skin, explains how a grandma’s unlabeled acne/blemish cream led to the brand, and how he built it bootstrapped into a fast-growing skincare company (now stocked in Boots…31 Mar 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Stop saying 'I'M GOING TO FAIL! YOU WILL FAIL' - Paul Boross on the Psychology of a great pitchPsychology and communication tactics for investor pitching, emphasizing confidence, state management, listening to the audience, avoiding desperation, and making pitches a dialogue.24 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 20 chapters
Manager of The Sidemen Jordan Schwarzenberger On The Future Of Modern MediaIn this episode of *The Business Men*, hosts Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett engage with Jordan Schwarzenberger, a prominent figure in the creator economy and managing strategist for the Sidemen, one…17 Mar 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters