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Brought to you by Food Circle, the UK's fastest growing surplus food retailer, this podcast documents the journey and the learnings of Food Circle's founders, James and Paul. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics relating to entrepreneurship and interview guests about their experiences. Looking for inspiration to start your business journey from nothing? Look no further!
Episodes
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Sport
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
This week, Paul & James go off-topic a little bit to talk about sport - the football teams they support, favourite football grounds, other sports they like, and they also name their least favourite foods!
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
E-commerce
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Paul and James discuss e-commerce, including current trends in the sector, the future of retail, and what it's like starting an e-commerce business. Plus, find out about Paul & James's favourite businesses outside Food Circle.
Episode may contain some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Starting a business
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Paul and James discuss starting a business, some of the challenges thrown up, key learnings for new entrepreneurs to consider, and also talk about their favourite travel destinations!
Episode may contain some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Social Media
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Paul and James discuss their thoughts on social media, including its positives and negative aspects in daily life, and also its uses, advantages and disadvantages as a business tool.
Episode may contain some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Being Yourself & Sales
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Paul and James discuss being yourself, in life and in business, including some honest insights about their own personal experiences (and sometimes struggles) with being authentic. They also discuss the differences between good and bad sales techniques.
Towards the end of the podcast, the draw and announcement takes place for the winner of our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Thank you for everybody that listened, answered the question and took part!
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Public speaking, advice & mentorship. Plus a Mountain Joe’s giveaway competition!
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Paul and James discuss their experiences of public speaking, analysing what makes a good public speaker, plus their tips and hints from personal experience. They also discuss business mentorship and advice, what makes good business advice, and how seriously advice should be taken.
There is also an opportunity to enter our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Listen to the podcast and answer the question via email or social media for the chance to win 5 boxes of Mountain Joe's bars! Entries close w/b 7th February 2022, and the winner will be selected at random in the next instalment of the podcast. Good luck!
Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
We’re back! 2021 reflections & Molly Mae entrepreneurship comments reaction
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Paul and James re-launch the podcast for 2022, and talk about (among other things) their favourite cereal, thoughts on Molly Mae's comments about entrepreneurship & work, and their reflections on 2021.
Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Charlotte Bailey & Sean Ali (Super U)
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Paul and James are joined on this episode by Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey, founders of Super U, a superfood business recently featured on BBC Dragons Den!
Sean and Charlotte talk about their journey so far, the health challenges they have both faced, and of course their experience facing the Dragons!
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
How to start a business
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
This week Paul and James are without a guest, so discuss their views and experiences on how to start a business!
Music by Joakim Karud.
Episode contains some strong language.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Jamie Crummie (Too Good To Go)
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
This week, Paul and James are joined by the Too Good To Go founder, and Forbes "30 under 30" alumni Jamie Crummie, to hear about how he went from studying a law degree at Leeds University, to starting an app that now has 7 million users globally.
From his early days hustling in the shops, restaurants and cafe's of Leeds to try to get companies to put their surplus food on the app, through to saving 65 million meals from going to waste, Jamie explains the ups and downs of his inspirational story.
Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.