This week, Paul & James go off-topic a little bit to talk about sport - the football teams they support, favourite football grounds, other sports they like, and they also name their least favourite foods!

Episode contains some strong language.

Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss e-commerce, including current trends in the sector, the future of retail, and what it's like starting an e-commerce business. Plus, find out about Paul & James's favourite businesses outside Food Circle.

Episode may contain some strong language.

Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss starting a business, some of the challenges thrown up, key learnings for new entrepreneurs to consider, and also talk about their favourite travel destinations!

Episode may contain some strong language.

Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss their thoughts on social media, including its positives and negative aspects in daily life, and also its uses, advantages and disadvantages as a business tool.

Episode may contain some strong language.

Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss being yourself, in life and in business, including some honest insights about their own personal experiences (and sometimes struggles) with being authentic. They also discuss the differences between good and bad sales techniques.

Towards the end of the podcast, the draw and announcement takes place for the winner of our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Thank you for everybody that listened, answered the question and took part! 

Episode contains some strong language.

Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James discuss their experiences of public speaking, analysing what makes a good public speaker, plus their tips and hints from personal experience. They also discuss business mentorship and advice, what makes good business advice, and how seriously advice should be taken.

There is also an opportunity to enter our Mountain Joe's giveaway competition. Listen to the podcast and answer the question via email or social media for the chance to win 5 boxes of Mountain Joe's bars! Entries close w/b 7th February 2022, and the winner will be selected at random in the next instalment of the podcast. Good luck!

Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James re-launch the podcast for 2022, and talk about (among other things) their favourite cereal, thoughts on Molly Mae's comments about entrepreneurship & work, and their reflections on 2021.

Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.

Paul and James are joined on this episode by Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey, founders of Super U, a superfood business recently featured on BBC Dragons Den!

Sean and Charlotte talk about their journey so far, the health challenges they have both faced, and of course their experience facing the Dragons!

This week Paul and James are without a guest, so discuss their views and experiences on how to start a business!

Music by Joakim Karud.

Episode contains some strong language.

This week, Paul and James are joined by the Too Good To Go founder, and Forbes "30 under 30" alumni Jamie Crummie, to hear about how he went from studying a law degree at Leeds University, to starting an app that now has 7 million users globally.

From his early days hustling in the shops, restaurants and cafe's of Leeds to try to get companies to put their surplus food on the app, through to saving 65 million meals from going to waste, Jamie explains the ups and downs of his inspirational story.

Episode contains some strong language. Music by Joakim Karud.