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“We don't interview people because they're successful. We interview people because they help you make better business decisions.”
About Ben and the show
I'm Ben Payne. I started my career behind the scenes in live events, working as a lighting designer and production manager on shows around the world. I later moved into commercial leadership, leading teams and businesses across Europe and North America.
After more than 25 years in business, I know that the decisions that matter most are rarely straightforward. I've had to deal with growth, changing markets, difficult calls and the responsibility that comes with leading people. Those experiences made me curious about how other people handle the same pressures.
That's why I started The Business Takeaway Podcast. Each week I talk with founders, leaders and business people about what actually happened: the choices that worked, the ones that didn't, and what they learned along the way.
I want you to leave each episode with something useful for your own business or career, rather than just another success story.
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