5 Minute Business Friends

By Martin Whiskin and Joe Gallant

Can we make a new business friend in just five minutes? We certainly hope so, because when the timer ends, so does our chat!

How did it go? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the jud... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about 5 Minute Business Friends:

How many episodes does 5 Minute Business Friends have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

5 Minute Business Friends episodes:

February 13, 2025 Ep 15: Fredrik Bergström
Can we make business friends with Fredrik Bergström in just 5 minutes??
About Fredrik:
Fredrik Bergström is the founder and CEO of Sweden's only custom AI agency, with the goal to remove tediousness, helping people do there job a lot better and also creating custom AI tools to make businesses all around the world run ahead in their field.www.threestepsaheadai.com

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at[email protected]
...more
7min
February 06, 2025 Ep 14: Samantha Fairchild
Can we make business friends with Samantha Fairchild in just 5 minutes??
About Samantha:
My passion is helping people to understand their hearing loss and improve their hearing. Communication is such an important part of being human. A hearing loss can massively impact on someone’s quality of life.
www.hearingmattersltd.co.uk

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
January 30, 2025 Ep 13: Dr Isaac Enakimio
Can we make business friends with Dr Isaac Enakimio in just 5 minutes??

About Dr Isaac:
I’m an Independent Director specialising in business transformation through digital strategy. With over 15 years of leadership, programme and project management experience, I partner with organisations to align technology with business objectives, driving efficiency, growth, and positioning them to be future-ready.I focus on leading digital transformation programmes across healthcare, public services, charity and energy sectors, where I apply my expertise in implementing scalable, high-impact strategies. My passion lies in integrating emerging technologies like cloud, AI, and data analytics to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer engagement. I deliver measurable outcomes that fuel long-term success.In both Independent Director and Freelance Contractor capacities, I provide board-level governance, risk management, and strategic oversight, ensuring that digital initiatives align with corporate goals while supporting sustainable growth.www.linkedin.com/in/isaacenakimio | https://www.knowledgeinc.co.uk/

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
January 23, 2025 Ep 12: Debbie Crompton
Can we make business friends with Debbie Crompton in just 5 minutes??
About Debbie:
At Stebbington Limited, our mission is to take the overwhelm out of technology for business owners, giving them back the time to focus on what they do best. We stay system-agnostic, meaning we help you find the right systems that suit your business needs, not the other way around. Whether it’s implementing new solutions or improving what you already have, Stebbington Limited are the nerds you need. www.stebbington.com

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
January 16, 2025 Ep 11: Sam Fuszard
Can we make business friends with [guest name] in just 5 minutes??
About Sam:
Bald, burly and beautiful 😉 Commercial Content Creator, Web-designer, Personal Trainer, Podcast Host and Parish Councillor
www.fuzzy.studio

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
January 09, 2025 Ep 10: Andreas Loizou
Can we make business friends with Andreas Loizou in just 5 minutes??
About Andreas:
Andreas Loizou teaches business writing, storytelling and communication skills to clients around the world.

Andreas has a First in English Literature and Linguistics from Leeds and a Master of Studies from Cambridge. He qualified as a chartered accountant, worked as an investment analyst and was a director of training at FT Knowledge.

The Financial Times published Andreas’ novel, The Devil’s Deal, which was translated into nine languages. His second book, The Story is Everything, was published by Hachette in 2022. His next book, Write Now!, will be published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis in March 2025.

A quick story about Andreas. He set up the Margate Bookie literary festival in a single room in a disused warehouse in 2015. The charity now runs a nine-day festival every year.

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
January 02, 2025 Ep 9: Kim Ellis
Can we make business friends with Kim Ellis in just 5 minutes??
About Kim:
Kim is the original Free Spirit and the founder of Go Ginger Learning Solutions. She is passionate about creating dynamic training solutions that make a meaningful impact on both learners and organisations. With nearly two decades of experience in corporate Learning and Development, Kim looks to incorporate in-person, virtual training, eLearning, and video content into her solutions depending on the need of the client.
She is also dedicated to mentoring emerging self-employed L&D professionals, providing expert advice and support to help them navigate the early stages of their careers.
https://ldfreespirits.com/

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
6min
December 26, 2024 Ep 8: Melanie Drewery
Can we make business friends with Melanie in just 5 minutes??

About Melanie:
I create bespoke personalised royal iced cookies for all occasions including corporate gifts and events. www.cookiedoodledoo.co.uk

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
December 22, 2024 CHRISTMAS BONUS #2: Andrew Laws
HAPPY CHRISTMAS... AGAIN??
Can we make business friends with Andrew Laws in just 5 minutes?? Ok, you've caught us — in this second festive bonus episode, we're chatting to Andrew, who we do already know. Get off our backs, ok?

About Andrew:
Andrew Laws founded the yeseo.io SEO Agency and has been battling SEO for over 25 years.
When he's not in the office helping clients grow, he can be found in the studio or on stage, making very loud noises.
Andrew loves to talk about mindset, personal growth, business development, neurodiversity and odd music.

What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min
December 20, 2024 CHRISTMAS BONUS #1: Shelley Anderson-Tahiri
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
Can we make business friends with Shelley Anderson-Tahiri in just 5 minutes?? Well, truth be told, in this special bonus episode, we're cheating, as we already know Shelley a little bit. But hey, give us a break... it's Christmas!
Another bonus episode coming in a few days!

About Shelley:
www.harmonyheart.co.uk
Here is a link to my page on the AOIC website which is the professional body I am a member of: https://independentcelebrants.com/celebrants/shelley-anderson-tahiri/
There’s also some very kind reviews there too on the drop down…..but I’m generally rubbish at asking for them as it seems a bit insensitive
What do you think? Did we make a new business friend? We'll let you be the judge.
Do you want to be our business friend? Get in touch at [email protected]
...more
7min

FAQs about 5 Minute Business Friends:

How many episodes does 5 Minute Business Friends have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.