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Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham
📘 The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Toby Burns, entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of multiple party hire businesses including The Silent Disco Company and The Screen Hire Company.
Toby shares his entrepreneurial journey and the grit that pushed him to keep going while building and scaling several businesses. The conversation explores the importance of content creation for modern entrepreneurs, what gave Toby the motivation to succeed, and how storytelling plays a key role in business growth.
They also discuss commercial property, spotting opportunities, and the mindset required to build and sustain successful businesses. Toby offers honest insight into entrepreneurship, resilience, and the lessons learned from running multiple companies at once.
🎧 Tune in for an energetic and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, content, commercial property, and building businesses with purpose.
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This special episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin is a compilation of the very best clips from 2025 - our first ever year of podcasting.
From powerful insights on entrepreneurship and business growth to honest conversations about leadership, mindset, scaling, and motivation, this episode brings together standout moments from an incredible lineup of guests. It’s a celebration of the lessons, stories, and real-world advice shared throughout the year by entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders.
Whether you’re catching up, revisiting your favourite moments, or discovering Entrepreneur Conversations for the first time, this episode captures the heart of what the podcast is all about - authentic conversations, practical business wisdom, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
🎧 Tune in for a high-impact highlights episode packed with motivation, insight, and unforgettable moments from our debut year.
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Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis
This special Christmas edition of Entrepreneur Conversations sees James Martin taking the hot seat as he answers questions submitted by the audience. With a festive twist, James dives into a mix of thoughtful, practical, and light-hearted questions covering business, entrepreneurship, and life as a founder.
From end-of-year reflections and lessons learned to festive-themed questions that bring humour and honesty to the conversation, James shares his insights, experiences, and advice for entrepreneurs heading into the new year. It’s a relaxed yet valuable episode packed with motivation, perspective, and real talk.
🎄🎧 Tune in for a festive, insightful, and entertaining conversation to round off the year.
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Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
📘 I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam
📘 The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Jen Fage – entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of Be Inspired Media.
Jen shares her journey of launching a business from the ground up, opening up about the realities of entrepreneurship while raising a family. She speaks honestly about running a business with kids, managing time and energy, and navigating the constant balance between ambition and personal life.
With warmth and clarity, Jen offers practical advice on how she built Be Inspired Media, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the mindset that helped her move forward through challenges and self-doubt. Her story is a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship doesn’t have to follow a single path to success.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Luke Bream - entrepreneur, business builder, and the driving force behind Valentte Home Fragrance & Skincare, a brand experiencing rapid and remarkable growth.
Luke shares the story behind scaling Valentte at high speed, opening up about the excitement and challenges of growing a business where sales are not the problem – but the pace of growth itself becomes the biggest risk. He talks honestly about the fear that “the wheels could fall off,” and what it takes to balance explosive sales with operational control, team development, and strategic planning.
With clarity and real entrepreneurial energy, Luke reveals the mindset he relies on to keep the business moving forward without losing its soul. From production to marketing to leadership under pressure, he provides invaluable insight into scaling a product-based business in a competitive space.
Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi
📘 $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi
📘 $100M Money Models by Alex Hormozi
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🎧 Tune in for a motivating, behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, rapid growth, and what it really takes to build a business that can survive - and thrive - at scale.
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Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 Traction by Gino Wickman
📘 Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
📘 Good to Great by Jim Collins
📘 How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Reiss Taylor-Remblance – entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of a high-performing repair and maintenance business generating £4 million in annual turnover.
Reiss shares the story behind building a service-based business at scale, opening up about the systems, processes, and entrepreneurial mindset that helped him grow from small beginnings into a multi-million-pound operation. He talks candidly about the challenges of leading teams, maintaining standards, and keeping a business culture strong in a fast-paced industry.
With honesty and practical insight, Reiss breaks down what it takes to run a successful trades-based business, offering real-world advice for any entrepreneur aiming to grow sustainably. He digs into leadership, motivation, communication, and the strategic thinking required to build a resilient business that performs year after year.
🎧 Tune in for a grounded, motivating conversation about entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and building a business that consistently delivers.
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Books mentioned in What Are We Reading?
📘 The Joe Rogan Experience
📘 $100 Million Leads by Alex Hormozi
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Aaron Peters – entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and founder of Sprout Media, a fast-growing agency helping businesses scale through smart, creative, and data-driven marketing.
Aaron shares his journey from early beginnings in the digital world to building a results-focused media business serving clients across multiple industries. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the mindset required to grow an agency, and the systems and strategies that allow Sprout Media to deliver consistent, high-quality output.
From content creation and paid media tactics to building a motivated team and staying ahead in a competitive industry, Aaron offers transparent and practical insight into what it takes to build a modern marketing business that lasts.
🎧 Tune in for a sharp, inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, branding, and the evolution of digital media.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Kelly Sinnott - Managing Director of Baddow Park House, James’s own luxury wedding venue known for its exceptional service and unforgettable guest experience.
Kelly shares the story behind running a high-performing wedding venue, offering insight into the leadership, systems, and strategic thinking required to deliver excellence at scale.
From managing a premium team to ensuring every couple’s day is flawless, Kelly discusses the mindset, motivation, and business focus that have helped Baddow Park House become one of the region’s most sought-after venues.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, operational leadership, and what it takes to build and run a standout hospitality business.
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What We Reading Books
Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara
Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Joel Rivers – entrepreneur, coffee enthusiast, and founder of Driink Coffee Club, a growing brand bringing quality coffee experiences to communities across the UK.
Joel shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of turning a passion into a business to building a brand that’s reshaping how people connect over coffee. He opens up about the challenges, wins, and motivation that drive him — from creating memorable customer experiences to scaling a values-driven business in a competitive market.
🎧 Tune in for a motivating and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, brand building, and turning passion into profit.
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What we reading books...
- The E Myth by Michael E Gerber
- Instant Cashflow by Bradley Sugars
- Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy
- The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sam Malins - entrepreneur, business builder, and visionary leader behind a county-wide business, a national business, and a global enterprise.
Sam shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how he’s scaled across multiple levels - from local operations to international success. He breaks down the mindset, strategy, and business structure required to grow beyond borders, while staying grounded in strong leadership and team culture.
With honesty and clarity, Sam discusses what it takes to build businesses that perform at every scale, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how motivation and vision drive sustainable growth.
🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, business expansion, and thinking bigger than ever before.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Dave Spittlehouse – entrepreneur, business leader, and founder of Simpatico, a phone sales business turning over £1.4 million with an impressive 30% profit margin.
Dave shares his story of building Simpatico from the ground up, revealing the mindset, motivation, and business model behind his success. He opens up about the lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey — from leading a sales team with purpose to creating a system-driven business that thrives in a competitive market.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Jamie Darkin – property entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of a successful rent-to-rent property business built through determination, strategy, and motivation.
Jamie shares his inspiring journey as an entrepreneur in the property industry, revealing how he started from scratch and built a thriving business model that generates consistent results. He talks about the realities of being a business-minded entrepreneur — from finding the right opportunities and managing risk, to building strong relationships and staying motivated when challenges arise.With openness and entrepreneurial energy, Jamie dives into the mindset needed to grow a property business with purpose. He discusses the habits, motivation, and focus that drive success, and how every entrepreneur can create lasting wealth through persistence and smart decision-making.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and motivational conversation about entrepreneurship, property investing, and building a business that supports your goals and lifestyle.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Josh Dowe – accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and expert in building high-performing teams.
In this special Q&A episode, Josh dives into some of the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs face today—recruitment, letting people go, and developing productive habits that drive sustainable success. Drawing from real-world experience, he shares practical frameworks for finding and keeping top talent, managing difficult conversations with empathy and clarity, and structuring your day for maximum impact.
With honesty and depth, Josh reveals how discipline, culture, and consistency shape an entrepreneur’s ability to lead effectively and scale with confidence.
🎧 Tune in for a straight-talking and insightful conversation about people, performance, and the habits that separate good entrepreneurs from great ones.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features a special Q&A session with Mark Creaser – accomplished entrepreneur, business mentor, and strategic leader known for helping founders unlock growth and clarity in their ventures.
In this interactive episode, James and Mark dive deep into real questions from the Entrepreneur Conversations community—covering everything from scaling challenges and leadership mindset to overcoming setbacks and staying focused through uncertainty. Mark shares candid, experience-driven advice on how to think like a true entrepreneur, make better decisions under pressure, and create sustainable success.
With authenticity and sharp insight, he breaks down the realities of entrepreneurship—the wins, the losses, and the lessons that shape long-term achievement.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and practical conversation packed with real-world strategies and actionable takeaways from one of the most engaging business minds in the game.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sam Stoffel – tech entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and founder of a digital business that he successfully exited for $10 million.
Sam opens up about the journey from startup uncertainty to acquisition success, sharing the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and tactical decisions that led to a life-changing exit. From bootstrapping in the early days to navigating high-stakes negotiations, Sam delivers powerful insights on scaling with intention and preparing a business for sale.
With clarity and humility, he unpacks the lessons he learned the hard way, the importance of building a strong team, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for long-term wealth—not just short-term wins.
🎧 Tune in for a bold and honest conversation about vision, execution, and what it really takes to build a business that someone wants to buy.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sally Wilson – founder of Caterpillar Cross Stitch, a fast-growing craft brand inspiring creativity, mindfulness, and community through modern cross stitch designs.
Sally shares her journey from Law professional to creative entrepreneur, revealing how she turned a passion project into a thriving global business. From building a loyal online following to launching sell-out subscription boxes and collaborating with major craft brands, Sally offers a masterclass in niche entrepreneurship.
With honesty and insight, she dives into the power of community-led growth, the challenges of scaling a handmade business, and how staying true to your passion can fuel long-term success.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about creativity, resilience, and building a brand that stitches people together—one design at a time.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Stephanie Davies – founder of Laughology, a pioneering workplace culture consultancy that’s redefining how organisations think about happiness and productivity.
Stephanie shares her journey from stand-up comedy to boardroom strategy, blending humour, psychology, and business insight to create lasting change in workplace culture. With a refreshingly human approach, she unpacks the power of laughter in leadership, how emotional intelligence drives performance, and why culture is the true engine of innovation.
Tune in for a thought-provoking and entertaining conversation on building businesses that put people first, the future of workplace wellbeing, and how entrepreneurs can use humour as a serious tool for success.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Samantha Raindle – owner of Stock Florist and a thriving recruitment company.
Samantha shares her unique journey of building not just one, but two successful businesses in very different industries. From crafting a standout florist brand that’s rooted in community, to scaling a recruitment agency with purpose and precision, Samantha dives into what it takes to stay creative, adaptable, and driven in today’s competitive landscape.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of honest insights on juggling multiple ventures, building strong teams, and the mindset shifts that fuel long-term success.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Harry Harvey – founder of Garage Style, the innovative modular flooring company transforming garages into high-performance lifestyle spaces.
Harry shares his journey from idea to enterprise, how he carved out a niche in a traditional industry, and the strategies that helped Garage Style become a standout brand in a fast-evolving market. From product development to building trust with customers, Harry gives an honest look at what it takes to grow a product-based business with precision and purpose.
Tune in for a practical and inspiring conversation loaded with insights on manufacturing, brand positioning, and why your garage might just be the next room worth upgrading.
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This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Pete Goldring – founder of Happystride, the bold and vibrant e-commerce brand making waves in the running apparel world.
Pete opens up about the journey from launching Happystride to turning it into a fast-growing online business, the realities of building a niche product in a crowded market, and how staying true to your brand personality can create loyal communities.
Tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with insights on scaling e-commerce brands, the power of authenticity, and why your product should make people smile as much as it performs.
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