Business Without Bullsh-t

Oury Clark
Business Without Bullsh-t

Business Without B******t brings candid, no-nonsense conversations about the world of business. Join us as we break the rules, challenge the status quo, and share unfiltered insights with entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. This is your space for bold ideas and likeminded conversations - minus the buzzwords. Tune in for refreshing perspectives and real talk every episode, every Wednesday at 7am.

  1. Food Expert Reveals Supermarket Secret

    1 DAY AGO

    Food Expert Reveals Supermarket Secret

    EP 396 - Are supermarkets controlling more than just prices? global food expert Mark Field reveals the hidden secrets of the food industry, exposing how Big Food shapes what we eat, drives up costs, and impacts sustainability. Learn how corporate power influences your choices - and what it means for the future of food. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Mark Field 00:57 Meet Mark: A Food Industry Leader 01:43 Quickfire - Get To Know Mark 02:00 Mark's Career Journey and Insights 07:46 The Impact of COVID-19 on Prof Consulting 12:36 Global Trends in the Food Industry 15:19 Challenges and Innovations in Food Logistics 18:54 Brexit's Impact on the UK Food Industry 23:27 British Farming and Seasonal Produce 27:25 Vertical Farming and Future Technologies 27:41 Energy Costs vs. Output in Food Production 28:19 Future of the Food Industry by 2050 29:44 Changing Food Preferences and Social Eating 30:56 Global Food Diversity and Supermarket Trends 37:10 Sustainability and Business Growth in Food Retail 42:34 AI's Role in Food Industry Transformation 48:44 Advice for Entering the Food Industry 50:32 Challenges and Opportunities in Food Retail 54:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    55 min
  2. The Corporate Conscience: When CEOs Get Political

    9 JUL

    The Corporate Conscience: When CEOs Get Political

    EP 395 - Can big business actually change the world or is it all just PR? Andy speaks to Lucy Parker, Senior Advisor at Brunswick and co-author of The Activist Leader, on why CEOs need to stop playing it safe and start thinking like activists. From Gordon Brown’s task force to boardrooms at Maersk and Walmart, Lucy shares how companies can bridge the gap between profit and purpose, and why the future belongs to leaders with a backbone. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Lucy Parker 01:19 Andy's Intro 03:04 Quickfire - Get To Know Lucy 09:47 Lucy's Current Role at Brunswick 10:25 Big Business Addressing Societal Issues 14:27 Challenges and Misconceptions About Big Business 22:44 Big Businesses Making a Positive Impact 28:19 The Role of Regulation and Policy in Business 35:11 The Future of Business and Societal Change 44:51 Developing a Sustainable Mindset 45:35 The Role of Leadership in Sustainability 45:59 Challenges and Responsibilities of Modern Business 49:16 The Complexity of Global Issues 49:40 The Journey Towards Net Zero 51:02 Transparency and Accountability in Business 01:07:33 The Importance of Data in ESG 01:13:40 Activist Leadership in Business 01:23:18 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership 01:26:12 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    1h 28m
  3. You shouldn’t be uncomfortable with the word "sales"

    2 JUL

    You shouldn’t be uncomfortable with the word "sales"

    EP 394 - This week Andy meets Bernard Savage who leads professional services business development consultancy - size ten and half boots. We have a wide running chat about how AI means that now, more than ever, professional services firms need to embrace sales. Luckily it’s also going to free up their time to do it. I’m not sure he persuaded Andy that sales wasn’t a dirty word. But we definitely buy into his rallying call that if you just do the same things as everyone else, then, well you are not going to stand out and your business will die. Straight talking advice indeed. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Bernard Savage 01:19 Andy's Views on Bernard 04:02 Quickfrie - Get to Know Bernard 06:33 The Reality of Professional Services 12:45 Networking and Business Development 21:17 Client Relationships and Commerciality 25:15 Evolving Business Development Strategies 25:53 Impact of AI on Professional Services 26:24 The Dominance of London in Professional Services 27:41 The Importance of Client Relationships 30:28 The Role of LinkedIn in Professional Networking 33:06 Regional Differences in Professional Services 35:33 Northern England: Challenges and Opportunities 48:38 Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism 51:24 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    53 min
  4. Sarah Furness: Just Enough of a B*tch

    25 JUN

    Sarah Furness: Just Enough of a B*tch

    EP 392 - This week we meet Sarah Furness, whose self described superpower is being “just enough of a bitch”. If you want to know what she means by that, stop reading and start listening. Sarah was the first female helicopter pilot to lead special forces missions in Iraq. These days she is bringing battlefield hardened insights to business problems, helping leaders to create healthy behaviours and environments in threatening or stressful situations. It’s a wide ranging conversation, covering everything from gender roles and sexism to mindfulness under extreme pressure and something called disco leg. But our main focus was on psychological safety and why it is important in the military and business. As Sarah says, “The only way we can learn from a mistake is if we talk about it, and we can’t talk about it if you’re punished for it”. The bit about disco leg is right at the end, if you want to skip to that to find out what it means. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Sarah Furness 01:16 Andy's Intro 02:33 Quickfire: Get to Know Sarah 07:53 Sarah's Journey: From Military to Mindfulness 17:05 The Power of Mindfulness in High-Stress Situations 24:47 Learning from Failure: Military Insights for Business 31:14 Creating an Optimum Environment for Psychological Safety 32:02 Encouraging Bravery in Leadership 32:13 Vulnerability in Leadership 34:28 Navigating Shame and Self-Compassion 38:01 Self-Awareness and Inner Work in Leadership 43:48 Gender and Leadership: Moving Beyond Stereotypes 49:47 Customer-Centric Business Practices 52:20 Lessons from Military Leadership 01:01:16 The Importance of Humor and Camaraderie 01:02:25 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs 01:06:06 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    1h 7m
  5. You can’t build a great business without creating a great customer experience

    18 JUN

    You can’t build a great business without creating a great customer experience

    EP 391 - This week we are joined by Toby Burns, immersive events pioneer and the man behind Silent Disco. He has some quite spicy things to say about how the UK treats entrepreneurship and flags an innovation that he would love to see the UK copy from China. Yep, we should copy China. You’ll have to listen in to find out how and why. But you will also get some real nuggets of business wisdom (in handy catch phrases). Such as “innovate or evaporate”, “diversify or die”. Most importantly, if you want to create continued success you need to create a great customer experience at every touchpoint. Let us know what you think in the comments. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* 00:00 BWB with Toby Burns 01:16 Andy's intro to Toby 01:58 The Silent Disco Business Model 03:57 Toby's Early Career and Family Business 07:02 Customer Service and Business Philosophy 14:16 Property Investments and Business Strategy 16:55 Innovations and Future Plans 30:16 The Turning Point: Scaling a Business 31:01 Innovating in the Entertainment Industry 32:52 Customer Service and Business Processes 39:14 The Impact of Taxes on Business 48:11 Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis 54:15 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 01:03:12 Toby's Ultimate Party Line-Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    1h 6m
  6. BWB Live at the Cannabis Farm

    11 JUN

    BWB Live at the Cannabis Farm

    EP 390 - Something a little different this week. We took BWB on the road to meet James Duckenfield, CEO of Glass Pharm and tour their state of the art facility for growing pharmaceutical grade cannabis. We learnt a lot of fascinating stuff - including that the only way that you are likely to die from cannabis, certainly medical cannabis, is if someone accidentally drops a ton of it on your head. Furthermore, this remarkable growing system is not just leading the way for growing medicinal cannabis, but its carbon negative approach and techniques are breaking new ground for horticulture in general. Listen in and learn. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB Live at Glass Pharms 00:47 Andy & Medical Cannabis 01:43 The UK Cannabis Conversation 02:57 Tour of Glass Pharms Facility 06:44 Cannabis Cultivation Techniques 13:24 Regulations and Licensing 18:59 Product Demonstration and Quality Control 24:39 BWB with James Duckenfield CEO 25:51 Medical Cannabis in the UK 27:12 Public Perception and NHS Policies 28:06 Cannabis and Chronic Pain 29:31 Cannabis and Mental Health 30:33 Global Cannabis Policies 31:16 Personal Experiences with Cannabis 32:28 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry 33:09 The Endocannabinoid System 35:24 Regulatory Hurdles 42:01 Future of Medical Cannabis 49:33 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    28 min
  7. If you want to be a better leader, get yourself into therapy

    4 JUN

    If you want to be a better leader, get yourself into therapy

    EP 389 - This week we meet Elizabeth Varley. As founder and former CEO of Tech Hub she has played a pivotal role in shaping London’s Tech scene. In her role with the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Program she continues to influence our start and scale up business culture today. As you’d expect she has a lot of hot tips for founders, some of which we weren’t expecting. Such as “undergoing therapy will make you a better leader”. Fantastic chat from someone who is able to come at your business growing pains in unexpected ways. *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 BWB with Elizabeth Varley 01:26 Andy's intro to Elizabeth 02:18 Elizabeth's Early Career and Lessons Learned 09:28 Elizabeth's Role in the Global Entrepreneur Program 13:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Global Expansion 21:41 Brexit and Its Impact on Entrepreneurs 23:55 Fostering the UK Ecosystem 24:22 International Investment Trends 26:27 Opportunities in Sustainability 27:56 The AI Hype and Reality 29:23 Journey to Becoming a Deal Maker 32:34 Founding Tech Hub 38:53 The Importance of Therapy for Founders 44:44 Advice for Entrepreneurs 47:43 Wrap Up businesswithoutbullshit.me Watch and subscribe to us on YouTube Follow us: Instagram TikTok Linkedin Twitter Facebook If you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.me BWB is powered by Oury Clark

    49 min

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5
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23 Ratings

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Business Without B******t brings candid, no-nonsense conversations about the world of business. Join us as we break the rules, challenge the status quo, and share unfiltered insights with entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators. This is your space for bold ideas and likeminded conversations - minus the buzzwords. Tune in for refreshing perspectives and real talk every episode, every Wednesday at 7am.

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