Emma Potter What does Richard Branson, Andy Serkis and Pamela Anderson all have in common? It’s our latest podcast guest Chris Ormrod from Cakesmiths who joins us for a chat. Having worked at big brands such as Virgin, Mars and Haagan Dazs, Chris Ormrod now describes himself as a property developer for businesses. Using private equity, he … Read more
With a key focus on engaging the local community with the performing arts, James Mackenzie-Blackman from Theatre Royal Plymouth explains the importance of creativity to the wider world in our new podcast episode. James explains his role as CEO and executive producer at Theatre Royal Plymouth, how they support the community and James also explains … Read more
What to bear in mind when a business becomes an employee owned trust – just one of the topics in the latest podcast episode, when our guest shares their experience nearly two years on. With a background in accountancy and corporate finance, Emily Delve, Group Commercial Director at Coastal Recycling talks about developing the business, … Read more
The stars aligned when B Corp came to the UK in 2015 according to our latest podcast guest as it was everything he believed business should be about. Thomas Bourne tells the story of how he went from corporate lawyer to running this own business. He now, with his team, helps companies achieve B Corp … Read more
It takes a lot of nerve to leave your well paid job to set up a business but according to our latest guest on Business Noodles and Doodles, “it’s the best thing that I ever did”. In this new episode, we talk to Matt O’Donovan, CEO and founder of WiFi SPARK, a leading specialist in … Read more
Sometimes businesses must diversify to survive. Business partners Adam Henson and Duncan Andrews grew Cotswold Farm Park by diversifying into tourism alongside traditional farming activities. We were fascinated when they joined us on the Business Noodles & Doodles podcast to spill the secrets of how diversification has driven their business success. You’re in for an … Read more
Taking over as CEO in 2008, Hugo tells us how he has developed what was a single issue pressure group into the well-known marine conservation charity that today campaigns not just about sewage pollution but plastic pollution, water quality and climate change. When Hugo took over the organisation, he says how “it has come to … Read more
In this podcast episode, we talk to Mark Hodgson from Co Cars. His mission is to create space for people in our towns and cities by getting them to rethink how they move by switching from the private car to shared mobility. It’s a fascinating conversation where Mark explains their business model – enabling people … Read more
In the twelfth episode of Business Noodles and Doodles, Nick Rodda from Rodda’s talks about being the fifth generation working in this well-known family business. He also chats about gaining B Corp accreditation, the positives to come out of the pandemic and of course that question that we all argue about – is it cream … Read more
In the eleventh episode of Business Noodles and Doodles, Steve Oxford tells us about being a fourth generation baker, using some of the same equipment that his Great Grandfather bought for the business over 100 years ago. He chats about the importance of being a family business and how they worked with a 1000 year … Read more