'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 meaningful strategy in your business or career.
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101. How to make your business community your competitive advantage| Ros Morgan
Oct 19, 2026
For years, this Ros showed up to work as someone she wasn't, and it took her far longer than she'd like to admit to realise it was quietly costing her the thing she needed most.In this episode of All…
100. Building a brand people love and when to walk away | Cath Kidston
Oct 12, 2026
The moment a business starts making real money is exactly when it's most at risk of losing what made it work in the first place.In this special 100th episode of All About Business, James sits down…
99. How to cash out without selling out | Guy Singh-Watson
Oct 05, 2026
Every founder eventually hits a decision that determines whether their company survives them or dies with them. Almost all of them get it wrong.In this episode of All About Business, James sits down…
98. The financial mechanics of scaling a high-value business | Ross Crane
Sep 28, 2026
What if you could see what your Rolex was actually worth before a dealer made an offer?In this episode, James is joined by Ross Crane to explain how that approach became a business, and what other…
97. How to Scale, Adapt, and Win in a Broken Market | Rio Caraeff
Sep 21, 2026
Building and scaling a venture at the intersection of culture and technology requires deep industry insight, structural thinking, and relentless adaptability.In this episode of All About Business…
96. The property market has changed. Here’s where the opportunity is now | David Powell
Sep 14, 2026
Navigating a competitive industry requires adaptability, sharp execution, and a clear focus on long-term value.In this episode of All About Business, James sits down with David Powell, CEO of Andrews…
95. A business growth masterclass: Funding, branding and sales strategy | Emma Jones
Sep 07, 2026
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…
94. How to write a business plan and manage cash flow in year one | Emma Jones
Aug 31, 2026
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…
93. How to start a business: The step by step guide | Emma Jones
Aug 24, 2026
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…
92. When should you hire, raise or expand? The lessons from Forest Bikes | Caroline Seton
Aug 17, 2026
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…
91. How to build your own talent pipeline | Lisa Bryer OBE & Charlie Kennard MBE
Aug 10, 2026
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…
90. The lowest-risk way to scale a start-up | Jake Wilmot-Sitwell
Aug 03, 2026
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…
89. The business decision you'll thank yourself for in 5 years | James Perry
Jul 27, 2026
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…
88. How to build a disruptive product without outspending industry giants | Mark Rushmore
Jul 20, 2026
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…
87. How to start and scale a charity: Supporting 7000 kids a week through football | Charlie Hyman
Jul 13, 2026
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…
86. Lab-grown diamonds were underestimated. Here's how they're disrupting luxury | Nathalie Morrison
Jul 06, 2026
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…
85. "We were £1.5M in debt": The turnaround strategy that could save your business | Zoe Paskin
Jun 29, 2026
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…
84. How to grow your business without losing control | David Palmer
Jun 22, 2026
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…
83. Are you selling too early? The succession model most founders have never heard of | Victoria Stapleton
Jun 15, 2026
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…
82. Start now. The sign your business idea is ready to build | Sahar Hashemi OBE
Jun 08, 2026
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…
81. How Gousto is taking on the ultra-processed food industry | Timo Boldt
Jun 01, 2026
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…
80. How a £5,000 workshop became a global luxury brand | Tom Faulkner
May 25, 2026
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…
79. What businesses should learn from museums about innovation | Elizabeth McKay
May 18, 2026
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…
78. The crisis facing UK retail and food businesses | Sarah Bradbury
May 11, 2026
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…
77. What it’s really like running a funeral directors business | Damian Melville
May 04, 2026
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…
76. How to get a pay rise: Salary negotiation that works | Connor Scully
Apr 27, 2026
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…
75. How to calculate what you're worth in the job market | Leanne Appleton
Apr 20, 2026
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…
74. How to grow a business fast and exit successfully | Andrew Hulbert
Apr 13, 2026
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…
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73. No cows here: Could your pint become your next leather wallet? | TJ Mitchell
Apr 06, 2026
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…
72. How to build a successful brand in a competitive market | Steve Perez
Mar 30, 2026
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…
