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

  1. MAY 7

    Meet The Owner Ep25 | Parm Bhangal - Construction Engineer

    What does it really take to build multiple successful businesses while balancing family life, stress, ambition and personal growth? In this episode of Meet The Owner, Steven Dryden Hall sits down with entrepreneur, property investor and construction expert Parm Bhangal for an honest and inspiring conversation about business, mindset and success. Parm shares his journey from being a shy and nervous child to becoming the owner of multiple thriving businesses across construction, property, coaching and development. From buying his first property at just 19 years old to growing companies with more than 40 staff, Parm opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the pressures behind the scenes and why resilience matters more than people realise. The conversation covers: • Building businesses from scratch • Growing a property portfolio • Quantity surveying and construction consultancy • Networking and relationship building • The importance of systems and processes • Vision boards and goal setting • Handling stress and pressure in business • Parenting while running multiple companies • Lessons learned from launching Wing Kings • Why “passive income” isn’t always passive • Leadership, culture and building strong teams • Mindset, motivation and self-development • Learning from Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and other entrepreneurs Parm also reflects on the difficult challenges faced during the Covid lockdowns, the emotional toll of leading a business through uncertainty and how creating online content transformed his company during one of the hardest periods in modern business history. This episode is packed with practical advice, honest reflections and motivational insights for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, property, construction, business ownership or personal growth. Whether you’re starting your first business, growing a company, investing in property or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation delivers real-world lessons from someone who’s built success through consistency, hard work and determination. Subscribe for more inspiring business conversations and interviews with entrepreneurs, creators and business owners sharing the real stories behind their success. #Podcast #Entrepreneur #Business #PropertyInvestment #Construction #Networking #Mindset #Motivation #Leadership #PropertyDeveloper #BusinessOwner #UKBusiness #RealEstate #Success #PersonalDevelopment #MeetTheOwner #ParmBhangal #StevenDrydenHall #BusinessPodcast #PropertyInvestor

    56 min

  2. APR 23

    Boom7 Meet The Owner Ep24 | Martin J Castleton - Market trader to insurance broker business

    A fascinating, down-to-earth conversation with Martin Castleton, Managing Director of Aureum Insurance Brokers, as he joins Steven Dryden-Hall on Meet the Owner. From growing up in Milton Keynes and working on the market as a teenager, to building a successful career in insurance and eventually launching his own brokerage, Martin shares the real story behind the business. Hear how a chance opportunity led him into the industry, the lessons learned from leadership at a young age, and why stepping out to run his own company was both a risk and a turning point. Martin also explains what insurance brokers actually do, why personal service still matters, and how he’s building a business with long-term vision and national growth in mind. There’s plenty of humour, nostalgia, and honest insight along the way — including stories from school days, early jobs, and the realities of running a business today. Plus, practical advice for anyone thinking about starting their own venture. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, or just enjoy hearing how real businesses are built from the ground up, this episode delivers. #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessUK #MiltonKeynes #Insurance #StartUpLife #BusinessGrowth #MeetTheOwner #Leadership #Networking #UKBusiness #SelfEmployed #BusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife

    59 min

  3. APR 17

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep23 | Jeff Hill: Super cop to business owner in bespoke security

    In this episode of Meet the Owner, host Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Jeff Hill, a former detective chief superintendent with over 30 years in policing, now co-founder of a specialist security consultancy working with high and ultra high net worth individuals. Jeff shares a fascinating journey from his early life in the East End of London to a long and varied career in the police, tackling serious and organised crime, leading major investigations, and ultimately overseeing regional counterterrorism and organised crime units. He opens up about the realities of policing in the 80s, the challenges of leadership, and the pressures of balancing career progression with family life. There are powerful insights into how criminals think, how policing has evolved, and what it really takes to succeed in high-pressure environments. The conversation then moves into business, as Jeff explains how he transitioned into entrepreneurship, building a consultancy that protects wealthy clients by thinking like the criminals targeting them. From networking strategies to positioning a unique service, he shares practical lessons on starting and growing a business without relying on traditional marketing. If you're interested in leadership, security, entrepreneurship, or real-life crime insights, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Key topics: - Life and career in policing - Leadership and career progression - Understanding criminal behaviour - Transitioning from employment to business - Building a high-end consultancy - Networking and client acquisition strategies - Business lessons and mindset #Podcast #Business #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Police #TrueCrime #Security #Networking #StartUp #UKBusiness #Mindset #CareerJourney

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 12

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep22 | Melanie J Beck MBE - left school with zero and now has an A4 sheet of awards

    A remarkable life story of determination, resilience and community leadership. In this episode of Meet the Owner, Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Milton Keynes legend Melanie Beck MBE to explore a journey that began with leaving school with no qualifications and grew into a career spanning marketing, major retail developments, international sport governance and community leadership. Melanie shares how a single comment from a former boss telling her she would never have a career became the spark that drove decades of success. Her career path took her from secretarial work and public relations to roles with major organisations including Capital Radio, Saatchi & Saatchi and property giants involved in landmark developments like Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes. Along the way she founded her own marketing consultancy, helped establish the Milton Keynes Business Improvement District, and became deeply involved in international diving through World Aquatics, helping shape the sport globally while supporting British athletes. The conversation also covers her experiences during the COVID pandemic, when she personally delivered food and essential supplies to vulnerable residents across Milton Keynes – work that ultimately led to her receiving an MBE for services to the community. Melanie speaks candidly about leadership, resilience, and the importance of believing in yourself even when others doubt you. She reflects on overcoming breast cancer, rebuilding her life with support from Willen Hospice, and finding renewed purpose in family, community work and mentoring others. This episode is packed with inspiring insights on business, leadership and life lessons from someone who proves that success doesn’t have to start with perfect qualifications — it starts with belief, determination and commitment. #MeetTheOwner #MelanieBeckMBE #MiltonKeynes #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CommunityLeadership #InspiringStories #BusinessJourney #EntrepreneurMindset #UKBusiness #PodcastInterview

    1h 5m

  5. FEB 26

    Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 21 | Samantha and Rachel - Solo Connects and Single Mums

    Steven Dryden Hall is back with another engaging edition of Meet the Owner, joined by entrepreneurs Samantha Paul and Rachel to talk about the fast-growing Solo Connects singles events business. From school struggles and unexpected career twists to building a thriving events brand from scratch, this conversation lifts the lid on what it really takes to create momentum in business. Samantha and Rachel share how a simple coffee meeting turned into a £75k first-year venture, why real-life connections still matter in the age of dating apps, and the practical realities of scaling into new regions. There’s honest chat about entrepreneurship, mindset, marketing, and the challenges of attracting the right audience — plus some entertaining behind-the-scenes stories along the way. If you’re interested in start-up growth, side hustles, community events, or the dating industry, this episode is packed with insights and personality. In this episode: The origin story of Solo Connects Turning organic marketing into real revenue Lessons from corporate careers and early jobs Why in-person dating events are booming Plans to scale across the UK The mindset behind successful founders Subscribe for more real business stories from real owners. #MeetTheOwner #SoloConnects #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #StartUpUK #DatingEvents #WomenInBusiness #MarketingStrategy #SideHustle #PodcastUK

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 29

    Boom7 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    25
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