Meet The Owner

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Boom 7's Steven Dryden-Hall talks to inspirational business owners, asking the questions you want to ask.

  1. JAN 29

    Meet The Owner Ep 20 - Harp Gill from Smoked Garden Wings to Franchise Empire

    From telesales and BMW showrooms to smoking ribs in a gazebo, this episode charts the full journey of Harp Gill, founder of The Rub BBQ. He opens up about walking away from the corporate world, starting with a 3x3 tent and family help, selling out his very first event, and learning the hard lessons of growth, burnout and nearly quitting altogether. Harp shares how sales skills, self-development, and understanding people shaped his approach to business, why marketing and personal branding became a turning point, and how consistency beats quick wins. There’s honest talk about events that flop, handling complaints, the pressure of being responsible for everything, and the reality behind turnover versus profit. The conversation dives deep into the street food model — prepaid weddings and corporates versus risky public events — and how The Rub evolved from pop-ups to trucks, a rebrand, a production base, and now a national franchise model. Harp explains the systems, training, marketing support and mindset needed to scale without losing quality, plus why knowing your weaknesses and getting help is a superpower in business. A proper behind-the-scenes look at building a food brand from scratch, staying resilient, and turning passion into a scalable operation. #MeetTheOwner #StreetFoodBusiness #FoodEntrepreneur #UKBusiness #FranchiseLife #BBQBusiness #SmallBusinessJourney #HospitalityIndustry #StartupStory #BusinessPodcast

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 19

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep19 | Gem Lyanne - Beauty and the Beast & Beautypreneur

    Meet the Owner returns with a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation as host Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Gemma, a multi-business founder operating at the heart of the UK beauty and media industries. From her early days managing a major nightclub to building a thriving salon, launching a self-tanning and haircare range, creating a national awards platform and founding a PR and mentorship business, Gemma shares the reality of juggling multiple companies and trusting inspired action. This episode explores her journey through education, confidence, personal branding and leadership, including how the UK Beauty Awards grew from a 300-person local event into a national ceremony heading for London’s West End. Gemma talks openly about money, delegation, seasonal business challenges, vision boards, wellness trends, digital products, TikTok commerce and why giving back has become central to her work. There’s also insight into female entrepreneurship, building authority through visibility, podcasting and PR, plus a look ahead to future projects including mentorship programmes, beauty innovation and live events. Honest, energetic and full of practical takeaways for business owners at any stage. #MeetTheOwner #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #FemaleFounders #BeautyIndustry #PRandMarketing #PersonalBranding #UKBusiness #StartupStories #Mentorship #AwardsCeremony #WellnessBusiness

    57 min

  3. JAN 8

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 18 | Saira Lawlor

    In this episode of Meet the Owner, host Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Saira Lawlor, founder of The Strength Barn, to explore the remarkable personal and professional journey behind one of Milton Keynes’ newest female-only fitness spaces. Saira opens up about her early life, growing up with Irish and Fijian heritage, her school years, and the confidence struggles that quietly shaped her relationship with fitness. She speaks candidly about her time in recruitment, earning big at a young age, and the moment she realised money alone wasn’t enough. From walking out of a high-pressure career to retraining as a personal trainer during lockdown, Saira shares how discipline, consistency and self-belief helped her completely change direction. The conversation dives into body image, disordered eating, the importance of strength training for women, and why quick fixes and six-week challenges rarely work. Saira explains her coaching philosophy, why community and habit-building matter more than motivation, and how The Strength Barn was born from a desire to create a safe, empowering, female-only training environment in a peaceful rural setting. You’ll also hear practical fitness advice for real people, from preparing for charity walks and half marathons to balancing training with everyday life. Honest, funny and deeply relatable, this episode is a powerful listen for anyone considering a career change, starting a fitness journey, or building a values-led business from the ground up. #MeetTheOwner #SairaLawlor #TheStrengthBarn #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #PersonalTraining #FitnessJourney #MiltonKeynesBusiness #StrengthTraining #WomenSupportingWomen #BusinessPodcast #HealthAndWellbeing #EntrepreneurLife #GymLife

    48 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 17 | Mario (Fratelli) - From banker to restaurant owner

    Steven Dryden-Hall takes a deep dive into Mario's life from his early years driving swanky sports cars and running nightclubs with all the hedonism and debauchary that come with it, to his current business, an award winning Italian restaurant Fratelli in Woburn. This conversation rolls through his journey from Luton school days to investment banking in London, the wild nightclub years, and the leap into running two hugely successful restaurants with his brothers. Expect stories of family, food, failure, resilience, bottomless brunch mayhem, Sicilian roots, big wins at the food awards, and the honest challenges of hospitality today. Mario opens up about branding, standards, staffing, location, and the mindset needed to survive in business. There are brilliant anecdotes about fast cars, high-pressure trading floors, the birth of Fatelli, the rollercoaster of the 2008 crash, and the unexpected opportunity that led to the restaurant opening. It’s warm, funny, insightful and packed with real-world advice for anyone who loves business, restaurants or a great story told well. #MeetTheOwner #Fatelli #Woburn #RestaurantLife #BusinessStories #HospitalityUK #ItalianFood #MiltonKeynes #Ampthill #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessUK #StevenDrydenHall #PodcastUK #LocalBusiness #FoodAwards

    48 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 16 | Jason Bone: Lads and Dads Fitness

    Steven Dryden Hall sits down with long-time friend and personal trainer Jason Bone. Packed with hilarious stories, raw honesty, and inspirational moments, this conversation takes you from their wild early-20s adventures in Australia to Jason’s rise as a top London trainer working with celebrity clients. Jason opens up about moving out at 15, rebuilding his life after a near-fatal car accident, discovering a passion for fitness, and building a career across Virgin Active, boutique gyms, and now his brand-new venture: Lads and Dads Fitness. Expect nostalgia, banter, hard-won wisdom, and plenty of motivation as Jason lifts the lid on working in some of London’s most exclusive gyms, training high-profile clients, creating his own app, and the mindset needed to turn setbacks into comebacks. This is a brilliant mix of humour, hustle and heart – the kind of conversation that leaves you laughing, thinking, and feeling inspired to level up. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - Australia stories & how Steven and Jason met 00:10:00 - Spain, bartending and early life lessons 00:20:00 - The car accident that changed everything 00:30:00 - Becoming a PT and working at Virgin Active 00:45:00 - Celebrity clients, boutique gyms and London life 00:56:00 - Starting Lads and Dads Fitness 01:10:00 - Mindset, motivation and growing a brand 01:20:00 - Final thoughts Follow for more inspiring conversations with real people doing extraordinary things. www.ladsanddadsfitness.com www.instagram.com/Jasonbonept www.instagram.com/ladsanddadsfitness https://www.youtube.com/@ladsanddadsfitness https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonbonept

    1h 1m

  6. 05/28/2025

    Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 15 | Alvin Printwhistle

    In Episode 15 of Boom 7 Meet The Owner, Steven Dryden-Hall catches up with Alvin Printwhistle — the comedy performer, singer, and all-round showman who went from selling firewood as a kid to driving an Aston Martin and starring as Elvis in the West End. Alvin shares stories from his early gigs and comedy shows to running a catering business and launching his own talent agency. Full of laughs, heart, and hustle, this episode proves that with personality, persistence, and a bit of Presley, anything is possible. #Boom7 #MeetTheOwner #AlvinPrintwhistle #ElvisTribute #ComedyPerformer #WestEndStar #MusicBusiness #TalentAgency #UKEntrepreneurs #EntertainmentIndustry #MiltonKeynesBusiness #JamesBondDreams #Inspiration #ShowbizLife #StevenDrydenHall

    55 min

  7. 05/07/2025

    Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 14 | Ronnie the Diamond Geezer

    In this compelling episode of Boom 7: Meet the Owner, Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Ronnie, the unforgettable “Diamond Geezer.” From a high-flying career in the diamond trade—travelling with millions in precious gems, navigating the cutthroat world of Hatton Garden, and dealing with brutal heists—to hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life, Ronnie shares an extraordinary tale of resilience and reinvention. Now a personal trainer at David Lloyd in Milton Keynes, he opens up about depression, weight loss, fatherhood, and why helping others has become his new mission. This is an unmissable journey from sparkle to strength. #Boom7Podcast #MeetTheOwner #DiamondGeezer #RonnieThePT #MiltonKeynes #DavidLloydMK #Resilience #FromRockBottom #WeightLossJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #HattonGarden #BusinessStories #Redemption

    58 min

  8. 04/30/2025

    Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 13 | DJ O'Neal

    In Episode 13 of Boom 7 Meet The Owner, Steven Dryden-Hall sits down with DJ O'Neal — the ex-basketball-playing banker turned serial entrepreneur behind the UK’s leading kids’ hair salon chain Shortcuts and the bold new nacho brand Nacho’d. From building salons with Lamborghinis and PlayStations, to launching nachos from his garage and dreaming up a kids’ shoe brand mid-slushy delivery, DJ reveals how creativity, bold risk-taking, and zero fear of failure have driven his business journey. Honest, inspiring and seriously entertaining — this one’s got layers. #Boom7 #MeetTheOwner #DJO’Neal #NachoFood #ShortcutsSalon #KidsHaircut #NachoBusiness #MiltonKeynesBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney #BasketballToBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #StreetFoodUK #StartupStory #BusinessPodcastUK #StevenDrydenHall

    1h 5m
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Boom 7's Steven Dryden-Hall talks to inspirational business owners, asking the questions you want to ask.

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    Revolution Radio
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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
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