Business Stories and Interviews

Listen to or watch our interviews with small business owners and business experts from across the UK through our DRIVE and GROW podcasts, and learn skills to improve your business through our UKBF Talks webinar series.
Business Stories and Interviews
Jo Stone: How She Turned Rejection, Illness, and Setbacks into Millions

Jo Stone: How She Turned Rejection, Illness, and Setbacks into Millions

Greetings, fellow podcast enthusiasts! Get ready for a remarkable journey as today's episode takes you on an enthralling rollercoaster ride of inspiration, determination, and triumph! Join me as I...

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From Serving Drinks to Leading a Multi-Million Pound Company: The Inspiring Journey of Phil Jones, CEO at Brother UK

From Serving Drinks to Leading a Multi-Million Pound Company: The Inspiring Journey of Phil Jones, CEO at Brother UK

Hey there, podcast lovers! Richard Osborne here with some exciting news. In my latest episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Phil Jones, the CEO of Brother UK, to dive into his...

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The Simon Pickering Story: A Journey of Recovery and Success

The Simon Pickering Story: A Journey of Recovery and Success

Prepare to immerse yourself in an incredible exploration of the untold realities of entrepreneurship, on UKBF Drive. This isn't just a casual chat; it's a captivating deep-dive into the raw truth...

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The Future of the Serviced Office Industry: Insights from Niki Fuchs

The Future of the Serviced Office Industry: Insights from Niki Fuchs

Get ready, listeners, for this episode which unveils the captivating journey of Niki Fuchs, a visionary in the dynamic field of flexible office space. This isn't just any tale, it's about a...

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From Dragons' Den to Downing Street: Rajeeb's Journey as a Young Entrepreneur

From Dragons' Den to Downing Street: Rajeeb's Journey as a Young Entrepreneur

Hey there fellow listeners! I have an incredible episode of Drive the Business Podcast for you today that you won't want to miss. Our guest is none other than Rajeeb Day MBE, an extraordinary...

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Boris Diakonov: We were never a Russian company

Boris Diakonov: We were never a Russian company

Unmask the untold tales of the banking world UKBF Drive - a deep exploration into the compelling journey of Boris Diakonov, the co-founder of Anna Money. Spanning the course of Boris's rich life...

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The Future of Property: Insights from Dr. Daniel Moses

The Future of Property: Insights from Dr. Daniel Moses

Join us for UKBF Drive, hosted by Richard Osborne, featuring a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Daniel Moses. Born in Nigeria, Dr. Moses journeyed from strife to the pedestal of UK property sector...

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How to Build a Successful Coffee Shop Brand: Lessons from Bewiched Coffee

How to Build a Successful Coffee Shop Brand: Lessons from Bewiched Coffee

Hey there, coffee aficionados and aspiring entrepreneurs! Are you prepared to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with entrepreneurial wisdom, endless inspiration, and a strong love for...

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How Brad Burton Made It in Business without a Degree

How Brad Burton Made It in Business without a Degree

Hey everyone! Get ready for an extraordinary podcast episode that you won't want to miss! We are thrilled to present to you an eye-opening conversation with the one and only Brad Burton, the UK's...

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The ACS Story: From One Desk to Europe's Fastest Growing IT Company

The ACS Story: From One Desk to Europe's Fastest Growing IT Company

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be inspired on UKBF Drive! In this enthralling entrepreneurial journey, we showcase the story of Jon Thorpe, founder of ACS, who conquered adversities to build an...

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How Ann Brebner Unlocked Her Inner Entrepreneur and Became a Successful Business Owner

How Ann Brebner Unlocked Her Inner Entrepreneur and Became a Successful Business Owner

Welcome, podcast enthusiasts! Prepare yourselves for a thrilling, heartening, and truly captivating episode of our much-loved podcast series. Today, we are beyond excited to welcome Ann, an...

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The Brooklyn Brownie Story: A Father & Son story overcoming grief.

The Brooklyn Brownie Story: A Father & Son story overcoming grief.

Welcome to DRIVE, a podcast where we bring you the most inspiring and enthralling journeys of individuals from across the globe. In this episode, we unravel the astounding story of John Lashley...

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Breaking Free: How I bought my bosses business and became a national voice

Breaking Free: How I bought my bosses business and became a national voice

Welcome to a gripping episode of DRIVE where we explore the astounding life of Christina Robinson, a personal branding maven turned successful entrepreneur. Host, Richard, unravels Christina's...

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Grant McKenna: Why "No" is Not Always a Bad Thing in Sales

Grant McKenna: Why "No" is Not Always a Bad Thing in Sales

Greetings, dear listeners! Prepare yourselves for an unparalleled podcast experience as we bring you this episode where we chat with Grant McKenna, the man behind the transformational journey from...

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How Gary Turner Built Xero UK into a £150 Million Business

How Gary Turner Built Xero UK into a £150 Million Business

Featuring the incredibly charismatic Gary Turner, co-founder of Xero UK, you're about to be inspired beyond measure as we embark on a fascinating journey, detailing how Gary grew the business from...

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How to Make Your Business a Success: Insights from Emma Jones

How to Make Your Business a Success: Insights from Emma Jones

Hey there, fellow podcast lovers! Brace yourselves for an extraordinary and inspiring conversation on this episode featuring Emma Jones, the founder of Enterprise Nation. For over a decade, this...

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Ben Thomas: How He Turned His Passion for Sales into a Thriving Business

Ben Thomas: How He Turned His Passion for Sales into a Thriving Business

Welcome to UKBF Stories, where we feature the inspiring Ben Thomas, the successful entrepreneur behind All Things Business. Join us as we delve into an extraordinary journey of resilience...

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Tanesha Austen's Secrets to Marketing Success

Tanesha Austen's Secrets to Marketing Success

Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! We have an extraordinary episode for you today, packed with motivation and insightful stories. Our special guest, the phenomenal Tanesha from Armchair Marketing...

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“Ideas are easy – execution is what counts as a tech startup”

“Ideas are easy – execution is what counts as a tech startup”

As a child, Steven Renwick saw first hand how his entrepreneur father struggled with late paying business customers. This inspired him to launch Satago in 2012, a startup which set out to help...

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How I built a pioneering Voice over IP business from scratch

How I built a pioneering Voice over IP business from scratch

What do you do after 20 years in a successful career that leaves you financially able to retire at the age of 45? This was the situation that Colin Duffy found himself in and it opened up a world...

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