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Conversations with founders and leaders about the decisions, mistakes and lessons that matter in business.
14 Sept 2026
Your Team Might Fear You More Than Respect You. What happens when you're executive leadership delivering exceptional results but discover that the people around you fear you more than they…
Listen and read notes7 Sept 2026
What happens when growing your business stops making it better? Cameron Magee started working in event production as a teenager in Arkansas before building avad3 into a national US event…
Listen and read notes31 Aug 2026
You can be brilliant at your job and still have no real strategy for your career. In this episode of The Business Takeaway Podcast , Ben Payne sits down with executive coach Kim Sawyer to…
Listen and read notes24 Aug 2026
What really makes a strong brand — and why do so many businesses still confuse branding with a logo? This week, Ben speaks with Jason Clark, Chief Marketing Officer at Tectonic and former…
Listen and read notes17 Aug 2026
Most people start a business because they want greater freedom, more control over their time and the opportunity to build a better life. But for many founders, the opposite happens. They…
Listen and read notes10 Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence promises faster delivery, lower costs and extraordinary productivity. But what happens when the people expected to use it do not trust it, do not understand it or…
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Can sustainability actually make your business more profitable? For many business leaders, sustainability is still seen as a cost. Something that's expensive, difficult to measure and only…
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W hat does it really take to produce one of the UK's biggest pantomime businesses? In this episode of The Business Takeaway Podcast, Ben Payne sits down with Steve Boden, Joint CEO of…
Listen and read notes17 Jul 2026
In this episode, Alex Smithies, a former professional goalkeeper turned financial planner, shares his journey from the pitch to advising athletes on life after sports. Discover how the…
Listen and read notes29 Jun 2026
How do you build a strong company culture that actually works? Dave Coull explores trust, leadership, company values and maintaining culture as a business grows. Company culture is easy to…
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In this episode, Ryan Metcalfe, founder and CEO of Preevue, shares candid insights on the evolution of digital twins, the significance of failure, and how technology is reshaping theatre…
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In this episode, Mats Karlsson shares his journey from starting in stage lighting to developing innovative power distribution systems, navigating supply chain challenges, and the…
Listen and read notes10 Jun 2026
In this episode of the Business Takeaway podcast, Erin Teter, a seasoned fractional CHRO, shares invaluable insights on how HR can be a strategic partner in scaling and managing modern…
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In this episode, we explore how principles from professional sports, especially baseball, can transform business culture and individual mindset. Joshua Lifrak shares insights from his…
Listen and read notes26 May 2026
In this episode, Matt Turner shares his candid journey from founding Clownfish Events to discovering new ways to lead and develop organisational culture. His insights highlight the…
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In this episode, Tom Chapman shares his inspiring journey from a hairdresser to mental health advocate, highlighting how everyday conversations—especially in workplaces—can significantly…
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In this episode, Derek Fredrickson, founder and CEO of The CEO Solution, dives deep into the strategic role of fractional CEOs and COOs during scaling. Discover what traits to look for in…
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In this episode, Brad Nelms, founder of TekX, shares his journey from a 20-year career in entertainment behind the scenes to launching his own consulting business. He discusses the real…
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Building a Lighting Business: 20 Years of Growth, Ceo insights, Leadership Skills, and business culture with Sam Tamplin In this episode, Sam Tamplin shares insights from building TSL from…
Listen and read notes21 Apr 2026
Explore the unique insights from a retired firefighter and paramedic on leadership skills, decision-making, and team trust under extreme stress. Discover how core principles from emergency…
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Mastering the Art of Presentation and Authentic Communication with Salvatore Manzi. In this episode, Salvatore Manzi shares invaluable insights into public speaking, leadership…
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Discover how Laura White transitioned from a career on stage to leading creative solutions in the events industry, leveraging her performance background to excel in business development…
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In this episode, Jay Jacobson shares invaluable leadership skills and leadership challenges in high-stakes, emotionally charged environments like funeral homes and crisis situations,…
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Discover how Hannah Eakins has transformed entry into the entertainment production industry through her initiative, Production Futures. In this episode, we explore the evolution of…
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In this in-depth interview, Greg shares his journey from music retail to founding Headline Audio, discussing how the industry has evolved post-COVID, the importance of personal…
Listen and read notes10 Mar 2026
In this podcast episode, Ben Payne interviews Marcel Fairbairn, the CEO and founder of GearNet Holdings, discussing the evolution of the entertainment industry, the importance of data…
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In this episode of the Business Takeaway podcast, Fran shares her nonlinear journey to becoming the Commercial Director for Mondial Technology Media, discussing her experiences in the live…
Listen and read notes10 Jan 2026
The podcast is making a comeback in 2026 with a lineup of great guests and a focus on discussing business challenges in the post-pandemic world, the evolution of technology, and the of…
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Today’s guest is Sharon Livermore. Sharon is the owner and director of Kameo recruitment. Sharon talks to us today about the world o recruitment, the challenges of recruiting in and out of…
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Today’s guest is Rich Alderton. Rich runs a business call High Performance Change here in Cambridge. Rich is a change specialist. Now before today you might not know what a change…
Listen and read notes18 Oct 2021
Today’s guest is Lee Dennison. Lee is Head of Relationships for a business in the entertainment industry as well as being heavily involved in our industries charity. Lee talks to us today…
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Today’s guest is Daniel Colaianni a tech entrepreneur who’s working in the Extended Reality world. I met him as a young lad who was helping businesses with bits of marketing content.…
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We're joined today by Ian Mather CEO of Cambridge United Football Club. Now I have to be honest here - I’m a big fan of the football club and a Season ticket holder. Ian talks to us today…
Listen and read notes27 Sept 2021
Welcome to the first full episode of the Business Take-Away Podcast featuring Ben Bowles from CEG. Ben talks about his business that provides lighting to the entertainment industry, how it…
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Welcome to the trailer and introduction to the Business Take-Away Podcast. Ben Payne the host of the podcast takes you through what the basis of the podcast is about and what he hopes you…
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