Can I ask you a personal question?

Can I ask you a personal question?

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  • 19. Sir Vince Cable: Former business secretary and Lib Dem leader

    Sir Vince Cable is the former business secretary and Liberal Democrat party leader.

    In this episode, Will and Dan talk to Vince about leadership and his rise to the top of UK politics.

    In 2010, he moved from leading an office of six to heading up an entire government department.

    We speak to him about the challenges he faced, and also get some gossip on what David Cameron, George Osborne and Nick Clegg were like as colleagues.

    If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or, even better, share the podcast or this post with a friend.

    Previous interviewees include Gina Miller, Peter Hargreaves, Martha Lane-Fox, Spencer Matthews, Charlie Mullins and Jayne-Anne Gadhia.

    29 min
  • PERSONAL QUESTIONS *UNCUT*: Andy Bell

    In this episode, we bring you the unedited interview Will and Dan did with AJ Bell boss Andy Bell.

    Because it’s uncut, raw footage, you might be subject to a few ’effs and ’jeffs, so it’s one for the late-night audience.

    The original (edited down) episode can be found HERE.

    If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave a review and a rating wherever you listen.

    50 min
  • 18. Andy Bell: From a 'broom cupboard' to the FTSE 250

    Andy Bell is the co-founder and long-standing chief executive of DIY investment platform AJ Bell.

    A self-made multi-millionaire, Andy and his friend, Nicholas Littlefair, founded their company in a "broom cupboard" of an office in Manchester in 1995.

    Today, FTSE 250-listed AJ Bell has more than 300,000 customers and is valued at nearly £2bn.

    Andy – who trained as an actuary and spent three years coaching sports in the US in his 20s – is personally worth hundreds of millions of pounds, but remains a humble, down-to-earth character.

    If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a rating on Apple Podcasts (it helps us out) and sharing the podcast with a friend. 

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    29 min
  • 17. Ollie Ollerton: SAS – Who Dares Becomes An Entrepreneur

    Ollie Ollerton is not your typical entrepreneur.

    A former UK Special Forces soldier, he is best known for his starring role on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins.

    Ollie has led an incredible life, and fellow entrepreneurs can learn a lot from his drive and determination.

    In this episode, he talks us through being attacked by a chimpanzee as a child, hitting rock bottom in Australia, and getting his life back on track via an ayahuasca-fuelled trip to the spirit world.

    Ollie parted company with SAS: Who Dares Wins last year and is now focused on building up his business, Break-Point.

    'Can I ask you a personal question?' is a podcast that brings you in-depth interviews with some of Britain's best-known entrepreneurs and leaders in under 30 minutes.

    Our previous interviewees include Charlie Mullins, Peter Hargreaves, Gina Miller, Spencer Matthews and Martha Lane-Fox.

    If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or – even better – share the podcast with friends.

    For information on future episodes, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here.



    29 min
  • PERSONAL QUESTIONS *UNCUT*: Andrew Bloch

    In this episode, we bring you the unedited interview Will and Dan did with PR guru Andrew Bloch. 

    Because it’s uncut, raw footage, you might be subject to a few ’effs and ’jeffs, so it’s one for the late-night audience.

    The original (edited down) episode can be found HERE.

    If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave a review and a rating wherever you listen.

    56 min
  • 16. Andrew Bloch: PR guru and adviser to Lord Sugar

    Andrew Bloch is the co-founder of PR firm Frank, which he led as managing partner until last year.

    Andrew's clients include billionaire entrepreneur Lord Sugar, and Frank has represented Weetabix, Compare The Market, Deliveroo, and several other well-known brands.

    In this interview, Andrew gives Will and Dan some top PR tips (including why you should always compliment an interviewer on their questions) and talks them through his rise to the top of the industry.

    A storyteller by trade, Andrew also shares details of some of the raucous PR parties he has attended, talks about being "bollocked" by Lord Sugar, and tells us his best anecdote (featuring Helena Christensen and Kelly Brook). 

    'Can I ask you a personal question?' is a podcast that brings you in-depth interviews with some of Britain's best-known entrepreneurs and leaders in under 30 minutes. 

    Our previous interviewees include Charlie Mullins, Peter Hargreaves, Gina Miller, Spencer Matthews and Martha Lane-Fox. 

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or, even better, share the podcast with friends.

    For information on future episodes, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here. 

    30 min
  • 15. Martha Lane Fox: Renowned British tech entrepreneur and Twitter board member

    Martha Lane Fox, or Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho to give her proper title, is renowned as one of Britain's biggest early internet entrepreneurs, having co-founded Lastminute.com at the age of 25.

    In 2004, when she was about to start a new role as the boss of Selfridges after having left her business, Martha was involved in a devastating car crash while on holiday in Morocco. 

    Remarkably, as well as recovering from this near-fatal crash, Martha continued her rise to the top of the business world. Today, she is on the board of Twitter,  she is the co-founder and chairman of karaoke firm Lucky Voice,  and she also chairs tech startup WeTransfer.

    Away from business, Martha became the youngest female member of the House of Lords in 2013, and she is also today the chancellor of the Open University. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do, please let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

    29 min
  • PERSONAL QUESTIONS *UNCUT*: Martin Gilbert

    In this episode we bring you the unedited interview Will and Dan did with Martin Gilbert, the co-founder and former long-serving CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management.

    Because it’s uncut, raw footage, you might be subject to a few ’effs and ’jeffs, so it’s one for the late night audience.

    The original podcast can be found HERE.

    If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave a review and a rating wherever you listen.

    45 min
  • 14. Martin Gilbert: Friend of Trump who built a fund management empire

    Martin Gilbert is one of the City of London's best known and connected businessman.

    The co-founder and former long-serving CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management, Martin currently sits on the boards of mining giant Glencore, fintech startup Revolut and PGA European Tour. 

    As in previous episodes of 'Can I ask you a personal question?', Will and Dan ask Martin whether he prefers Donald Trump or Boris Johnson. 

    He became our first guest to answer: "Both." It turns out Martin is an old golfing friend of Trump. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode. If you do, please let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

    29 min
  • PERSONAL QUESTIONS *UNCUT*: Sir Lloyd Dorfman

    In this episode we bring you the unedited interview Will and Dan did with Sir Lloyd Dorfman, the prolific investor and philanthropist who made his millions by founding foreign exchange retail giant Travelex.

    Because it’s uncut, raw footage, you might be subject to a few ’effs and ’jeffs, so it’s one for the late night audience.

    The original podcast can be found HERE

    If you’re enjoying our podcast, please leave a review and a rating wherever you listen.

    53 min

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