Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho Joel and Ben are back in 2026 with a bang! They dive into the hottest business trends set to shape the year—from AI-driven innovation to sustainability strategies—while reflecting on their biggest wins and lessons from 2025. Expect sharp insights, candid conversations, and a roadmap for staying ahead in the ever-changing business world. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho Celebrate the season with Joel and Ben in this heartwarming festive special! The holiday cheer comes in the form of a CLASSIC 'Secret Santa' gift exchange, and things get emotional when they listen to touching messages from little ones sharing what they love most about the father figures in their lives. It’s an episode packed with joy, sentiment, and the magic of Christmas—perfect for cozying up and feeling all the feels. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpodEmail us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode of The Business Men, Ben and Joel are reunited as Joel returns from Australia with big news! It isn't all happy returns for Joel as Ben updates him with some of the challenges the business has been facing whilst he's been away. They hear some bad news from their business partner Russell and some advice from previous guest Deborah Meaden. The Boys also set eachother a challenge to help drive more interest in the surveys, they go live on Instagram to speak to people directly and we hear Ben and Joel's piercing stories. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode of The Business Men, Ben Shephard sits down with the legendary Nicki Chapman to uncover the stories behind the music that defined a generation. From helping launch the Spice Girls to shaping some of the biggest ’90s bands, Nicki shares insider secrets on building global icons and the role of PR in creating lasting success. Expect candid insights, nostalgic moments, and practical lessons on how smart publicity can transform a brand—whether in music or business. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho Ben sits down with entrepreneur and investor Deborah Meaden to uncover what it really takes to make bold decisions in business. From navigating risk to spotting opportunities others miss, Deborah shares her hard-earned wisdom on resilience, innovation, and the mindset that drives success. Whether you’re building a start-up or scaling a global brand, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories from one of the UK’s most respected business leaders. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpodEmail us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a world where businesses run on connectivity, staying secure is non-negotiable. In this episode of The Business Men, Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard dive into the critical topic of cybersecurity with Lee Stephens, BT’s cyber security expert. Packed with practical, real-world advice on safeguarding data this episode shows why cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative for start-ups and global enterprises alike.   For more on cyber security, please go to: Cyber Security is everyone’s business | BT Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode, Ben and Joel take their skincare vision to the next level with the help of Product Developer Angela Adjei. The pair discuss some of the market research so far, and Angela gives her insider tips in bringing to market exactly what the market wants! Plus, Ben & Joel hear from YOU, you lovely Patreon lot! And f you're not already, come join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's week six and Ben & Joel still don't know how to run a business. They want to be real business men and turn to Growth Investor James Robson who schools them in a business 101. The guys also do some more brainstorming of brand names and think they've landed on a potential winner. Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Edmonson, Radio & TV presenter and board game business owner, joins Ben and Joel to talk about his journey creating Board Games and turning that into a business. Matt gives Ben and Joel some business gems, some much needed advice for setting up a business and he also talks about his new podcast 'Spent!' which is available now wherever you get yout podcasts. Spent! is the funny, revealing and unashamedly nosy new podcast where Matt Edmondson and his guests share the receipts that tell their story. Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard are a month into their new business and still getting to grips with everything they need to do to set up their skincare brand. To help give them some semblance of structure in the chaos they speak to Russ, their business partner, who sets out what they need to achieve in the next year, what their next steps will be and gives them some homework... things get REAL. Plus, Ben and Joel respond to some of your Patreon questions and comments and Joel tells us why he's suspicious of massages... Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard are still going strong in their journey to launch a new skincare brand. This week, they realise they need a name for their brand but can’t think of one. So what do they do… they consult a Baby Name Expert of course. SJ Strum joins them on this episode to teach them some of the tricks of the trade and presents them some possible options for a brand name.   Plus Beauty Journalist and TV Presenter Nadine Baggott gives them both some great insights, advice and food for thought which may or may not overwhelm them Ben and Joel are taking the plunge—but they need help! What do you think of the names discussed on today’s show? Join our FREE Patreon today and let them know at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard continue their highly questionable journey to launch a new skincare brand. This week, the duo attempts to craft a powerful mission statement. Along the way, the boys bravely asks the question no-one else wants to know the answer to... Can hemorrhoid cream really tighten your under-eye bags?   Plus comedian and voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling, weighs in, critiquing Joel's timekeeping and business acumen and Ben’s wife also voices her encouragement and concerns... Ben and Joel are taking the plunge—but they need help! Join our FREE Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel and Ben have decided to start a skincare brand. Why? No one knows. Least of all them. In this chaotic first episode, they unveil their totally legitimate business plan to comedian Nish Kumar—who immediately regrets showing up. Expect brutal honesty, very questionable business acumen and Nish roasting their pitch so hard it needs aloe vera. Spoiler: There’s no actual product yet. Just vibes. Only vibes. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard are The Business Men! A bold, funny and honest podcast where two TV favourites are attempting to form a company and launch their very own male skincare brand. Join Joel and Ben every week as they go from brainstorming in dressing rooms to navigating the beauty industry’s billion-pound maze and follow their journey as first-time founders trying to build something that actually works (and smells good too). First episode is out on Tuesday, October 14th.   The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment.   Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod    Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts    To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices