James Reed: all about business

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James Reed: all about business

'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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    12. How to deliver social impact to drive more profit | Isabel Kelly, Founder of Profit with Purpose

    With new sustainability laws coming into play, how can you make sure your organisation is ESG-ready, without sacrificing your bottom line?  In this episode of All About Business, I’m joined by Profit with Purpose founder Isabel Kelly, where we discuss all things ESG. We explore how you can meet your social and environmental goals while still remaining profitable, and how you can develop an authentic strategy that goes hand in hand with your brand Isabel is the Founder of Profit with Purpose, a consultancy firm that works with companies to create and embed social impact strategies into businesses and brands. Isabel is a non-executive director at TPXimpact, an AIM-listed tech company where she Chairs the ESG Committee. She is also a member of the board at The Big Give and is a social impact careers advisor for MBA students at the Said Business School, Oxford University. Timestamps 00:57 Introducing Isabel Kelly and Profit With Purpose 02:12 The Origin Story of Profit With Purpose 03:03 Integrating Social Impact in Business 06:42 Defining Authentic Purpose 09:02 Challenges and Resistance in Purpose-Driven Business 13:45 Navigating ESG Legislation and Reporting 24:57 The Role of B Corps in Purpose-Driven Business 31:56 Airlines and Vaccine Financing 32:53 Promoting ESG in the Workplace 33:33 Salesforce's Environmental Journey 35:26 Challenges and Controversies in ESG 37:36 Purpose-Driven Business Strategies 39:50 Becoming a B Corp 42:12 Consulting for ESG and Purpose 48:30 Diversity and Inclusion in Boards 52:07 Metrics and Reporting for ESG 55:58 Final Thoughts and Future Goals Links Follow Isabel Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelkelly-pwp-esgx/ Check out Profit with Purpose: https://profitwithpurpose.co.uk/  Explore the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals Follow James Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chairmanjames/ All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    57 min

  2. 24 JAN

    Bonus Ep: The Darker Side of Journalism: One Woman's Journey to Fleet Street | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 3

    In this episode of 'All About Business', James is joined by Sue Douglas, who transitioned from a medical journalism background to becoming a top Fleet Street editor. She discusses her move to apartheid-era South Africa as a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail and witnessed significant historical events firsthand. Returning to the UK, she navigated her way through the competitive media landscape, encountering both setbacks and successes, ultimately finding her place in the vibrant and chaotic world of Fleet Street journalism. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:28 Guest's Career Beginnings 00:38 Journey to South Africa 01:22 Reporting in South Africa 03:05 Return to Fleet Street 03:50 Joining News of the World Follow Sue Douglas on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    5 min

  3. 22 JAN

    Bonus Ep: Balancing Business Leadership and Family Life | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 2

    In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' Journalist, Tech CEO and Entrepreneur, Sue Douglas, explores the complexities of balancing business management and leadership with personal life responsibilities. Sue delves into the gender dynamics within professional settings, the historical and biological roles of men and women, and the struggle for achieving a balanced work-life equilibrium. The conversation also touches upon personal anecdotes about parenting, societal expectations, and the implications of more women entering the workforce. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:27 Gender Differences and Career Choices 01:12 Balancing Career and Family 02:21 Reflections on Parenting 03:29 Community and Work-Life Balance 05:14 Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Inequality 07:02 Concluding Thoughts on Gender Roles Follow Sue Douglas on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    8 min

  4. 20 JAN

    Bonus Ep: Breaking the Blood Scandal | Shorts with Sue Douglas part 1

    In this bonus episode of 'All About Business,' James is joined by Journalist, Entrepreneur and Tech CEO Sue Douglas. She delves into a chilling investigation from the 1980s when, as a young medical correspondent she uncovered a story about potentially AIDS-contaminated blood used for transfusions, risking public health. She describes the challenges, including government hesitation, media backlash, and the impact of her ground-breaking report that led to a public inquiry 40 years later. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:28 A Chance Encounter Leads to a Big Story 01:58 Investigating the Blood Contamination 04:09 Breaking the Story 06:28 The Aftermath and Reflection Follow Sue Douglas on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    10 min

  5. 13 JAN

    11. Rob Moore: Property is not a rich man’s game! How to turn debt into millions

    Imagine losing everything. Then imagine turning it all around and becoming a multi-millionaire within 5 years.  In this episode of 'All About Business', entrepreneur, property investor, and author Rob Moore shares his journey from being £50,000 in debt to becoming a multi-millionaire in less than five years.  Rob discusses his philosophy on money as a store of time, value, and energy, the importance of finding opportunity, raising money, and building a business from scratch. We explore his views on the significance of hard work, the role of education in preparing future entrepreneurs and the critical aspects of building a personal brand in today's digital age.  Timestamps 01:44 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:34 Rob Moore's Early Life and Influences 05:05 The Turning Point: Meeting a Business Partner 09:23 The Rise of a Training Business 14:47 University vs. Entrepreneurship 27:11 The Essence of Money 33:38 Recruitment and Team Building 36:56 The Importance of Management Skills 39:02 Integrity and Honesty in Recruitment 41:42 The Role of LinkedIn in Personal Branding 48:24 The Value of Hard Work and Entrepreneurship 52:51 Rob Moore Foundation: Supporting Young Entrepreneurs 59:20 Finding the Right Business Partner 01:08:04 The Significance of Personal Brand Links Follow Rob Moore on LinkedIn Follow Rob Moore on Instagram Visit Rob’s website Follow James Reed on Linkedin All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    1h 6m

  6. 6 JAN

    10. How to bootstrap your hobby into a successful business: Nicola Reed

    Are you ever too old to turn your favourite hobby into a brand-new business venture? In this very special episode of All About Business, James Reed is joined by his wife Nicola, founder of the successful drinks company, Beeble. Nicola shares how she turned her husband’s birthday gift into a thriving business, the ups and downs of bootstrapping a company with her daughter’s friend, as well as some rather disturbing facts about her bee colony.   Nicola is an artist, teacher, beekeeper and entrepreneur. She owns Beeble, a B-Corp that makes a wide variety of spirits with honey from her very own hives. Nicola has a Master's degree in Fine Art from St Martin's School of Art, a PGDip from Chelsea College of Arts and a teaching degree from University College London. 01:37 Introduction 02:27 Nicola Reed's Beekeeping Journey 04:43 Turning Honey into Spirits 07:45 The Beeble Brand and Business Growth 13:22 Balancing Business and Passion for Bees 23:54 Insights and Lessons from Beekeeping 27:07 Beekeeping Courses and Techniques 28:31 Personal Experiences with Bee Stings 30:39 The Undertaker Bee and Bee Communication 32:49 Challenges in the Spirit Business 36:11 Marketing Strategies and Customer Feedback 41:36 Beekeeping in Prisons 43:17 The Joys and Challenges of Beekeeping 46:03 Future Plans for Beeble 48:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Try Beeble’s delicious honey whisky Take a beekeeping course Follow Nicola Reed on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    42 min

  7. 30/12/2024

    9. Entry level to managing director: How to make it happen | Donna Murrell

    Climbing to the top of the ladder can be tough. With competition from peers, how do you stand out so you can get that promotion and even become Managing Director? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Donna Murrell, Managing Director of Reed in Partnership. Donna began her career at Reed as an entry-level employment advisor and worked her way up to the very top. In this conversation, she shares little known strategies for boosting your career, explains why diversity in leadership is so important and gives actionable advice for building your confidence no matter where you are in your career. Donna is the Managing Director of Reed in Partnership, a branch of Reed which delivers public services such as employment support, wellbeing advice and DVSA testing. Donna has been at Reed for over 20 years, starting as an Employment Advisor. 00:58 Introducing Donna Murrell 07:47 Expanding Reed in Partnership 09:54 Leadership and team building 13:08 Donna's management philosophy 20:44 Going from Operations Director to Managing Director 25:16 Advice for aspiring leaders 29:51 Spotting and nurturing talent 31:25 Creating Opportunities for Employee Engagement 37:01 Embracing curiosity and learning 39:30 Women in leadership: challenges and progress 49:34 Preparing for career progression 52:05 Building confidence and overcoming anxiety 54:49 Reed interview round Follow Donna on LinkedIn Follow James Reed on LinkedIn Learn more about Reed in Partnership All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    57 min

  8. 23/12/2024

    8. The 10 second customer journey: stop friction and increase growth | Todd Unger

    With seventy percent of online buyers abandoning their shopping before checkout, how can you create a frictionless customer journey that only takes ten seconds? In this episode of All About Business, James Reed speaks to customer experience expert Todd Unger.  Todd reveals why most customer journeys don’t work, how low-cost AI can help you understand your customers better, and the hit Ariana Grande song that could transform your approach to customer experience. Todd Unger is the Chief Experience Officer at the American Medical Association, overseeing membership, marketing and customer experience initiatives. His book, the ten-second customer journey explains how you can rapidly convert customers online, drawing on Todd’s 30 year career in marketing and customer experience. 02:00 Meet Todd Unger: Chief Experience Officer 03:27 The evolution of Customer Experience 08:04 The four points of CXO 10:50 The importance of frictionless experience 18:07 Building effective digital services 24:10 Building a culture of testing and experimentation 26:17 The role of AI in modern testing 26:44 AI's impact on the 10 second customer journey 28:03 Leveraging technology partners for AI 34:29 Practical applications and future of AI 45:17 Customer experience advice for entrepreneurs 48:27 Reed interview round Follow Todd Unger on LinkedIn Visit Todd Unger’s website: https://www.toddunger.com/ Buy Todd Unger’s book Follow James Reed on LinkedIn All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk

    50 min
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'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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