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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!
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Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Darren Forde (Samdai)
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Darren Forde, founder of Samdai joins Paul and James for a chat this week. Samdai is a Sheffield-formed, web and soon to be app-based same day delivery company (hence the name!) and VIP discount club. Starting off talking about Samdai and how it all started, the conversation meanders through topics of mental health in business, race and BLM, and Darren shares his plans for Samdai in 2021 and beyond!
Thank you to Darren for joining us!
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Natalia Welch & Daniela Orrego (Loro Crisps)
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
In this episode, James & Paul are joined by Natalia Welch and Daniela Orrego the co-founders of Loro Crisps (and Natalia is also the founder of Pura Panela)
We ask Natalia and Daniela about a range of topics, including their experience as Colombians starting a business in the UK, how they work together as a partnership, their tips on starting a brand, and their views on female entrepreneurship, alongside lots of other interesting topics!
We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, and find lots of value in it. Huge thanks to Natalia and Daniela for joining us!
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Andy Needham (Approved Food and Morris & Son)
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
This week, Paul and James are joined by Andy Needham - owner of multiple businesses, including Morris & Son and Approved Food, a business that has provided huge inspiration to Food Circle.
Andy reflects on his early life, his career in multiple sectors, his involvement in the businesses he currently runs (including his appearance on BBC Dragon's Den), and also gives his thoughts on food waste, Best Before Dates, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of business.
Contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Food Circle Q&A
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
In this episode, James & Paul (Food Circle founders) update on the latest goings on at Food Circle, and answer questions from our Instagram followers.
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Adam Smith (The Real Junk Food Project)
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this episode, James & Paul (Food Circle founders) are joined by the founder and CEO of The Real Junk Food Project, Adam Smith.
Delving into Adam's upbringing and the problems in his life that led him to start The Real Junk Food Project and create millions of meals using surplus food every year, as well as how to scale up a business or social enterprise, and the problems around food waste and food access in the UK.
Episode contains some strong language.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Mick Blythe (Performance 100)
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
In this episode, James and Paul are joined by Mick Blythe - fitness & exercise coach, educator, mentor and owner of the Performance 100 gym based in South Yorkshire.
A wide-ranging conversation drawing on Mick's vast experience in the fitness industry, his experience running a facility, and training world class sports people as well as everyday clients, and other topics including motivation, social media and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fitness industry.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Contains some strong language.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tom Bennett (Paws & Presto)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
This week, Paul & James chat with special guest Tom Bennett, founder of problem-solving pet product business Paws & Presto. They discuss mental health, working while starting a business, and overcoming difficulties in business and in life.
Music by Joakim Karud.
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
The Origins of Food Circle
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Food Circle founders Paul and James discuss the origins of Food Circle, some of their inspiration for going into business, and introduce the first episode of the podcast! Theme music by Joakim Karud.