Business Leaders

Business Leaders


Latest Episodes

Think outside the box
May 25, 2023

In this months Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Christy Foster, Chief Executive of independent nursery retailer, Online4baby. In this episode, Christy discusses running a family business, the importance of being able to adapt, and the st

Technology should benefit business
February 22, 2023

In this months Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Mike Callachan, CEO of Snappy Shopper, an e-commerce app for convenience stores. In this episode, Mike discusses saving the UKs high streets, the importance of transparency, and ambitions

There is no shortcut
October 28, 2022

In this months True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Rutu Buddhdev, Founder and Managing Director of Amara Property, a luxury home builder in North London. In this episode, Rutu discusses

Simplicity was at the heart of it
August 31, 2022

In this months True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Chris Sheldrick, CEO and co-founder of what3words an innovative address-finding solution. Chris discusses how what3words went from a

Selling the dream
July 07, 2022

In this months True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Aurelien Mottier, CEO and co-founder of Operatix a sales acceleration company. In this conversation, Aurelien delves into his journe

Mission-driven businesses are the future of business
May 16, 2022

In this month's True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Anna Maybank. Anna is the CEO and co-founder of Breakroom - a frontline job comparison site. In this episode she discusses the inspira

The value of adventure
April 04, 2022

In the most recent episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to serial social entrepreneur Dave Erasmus. Dave shares how he has created businesses to have a positive impact on the wor

Talent, ideas and solutions are global
March 09, 2022

In this months True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the President of Endeavor Global, Adrian Garcia-Aranyos. As well as sharing how Endeavor supports entrepreneurs, Adrian and Alan have

Culture and innovation are intrinsically linked
January 25, 2022

In the latest episode of our True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder and CEO of Matillion, Matthew Scullion, who in 2021 was named the UK winner of EYs Entrepreneur of the Year

To succeed you must first go out and try
December 17, 2021

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder of Maison Mirabeau, Stephen Cronk. As well as sharing how he and his family made his longstanding wine-making