Ben Barnett is a globally touring saxophonist and entrepreneur, best known as The Sax Man.

We talk about his journey from a childhood passion to a 20-year international music career, performing everywhere from Ibiza and Burning Man to private events around the world, and why he’s now focused on building platforms that support the next generation of creative freelancers. 🎷✨

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00:00 – Meet The SaxMan (Ben Barnett)

03:15 – Turning passion into a career

04:52 – Saxually Active: music, art & record label

05:37 – Blending genres & freestyling with DJs

06:21 – Ibiza, Marbella, Burning Man & touring worldwide

08:08 – Wild gigs: George Clooney, royalty & private events

11:15 – From musician to entrepreneur

11:54 – Active Artists Agency: built by artists, for artists

14:48 – Helping artists with the business side (pricing, gigs, admin)

16:12 – Advice for new musicians breaking in

19:39 – Confidence, mental health & community

22:38 – Phones at gigs: Keinemusik, no-phone zones & being present

24:17 – Expect the unexpected (career lessons)

25:04 – What’s next: building the future for artists

26:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A + final thoughts

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Guest Social Media: @TheSaxManUK @SaxuallyActive @ActiveArtistsAgency

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Welcome to Hellman Talks Insights — quick, 5 min episodes where Claudia shares 3 quick ideas or takeaways that caught her attention from her next guest.

This week’s topics: music, creativity and entrepreneurship. 

José de la Vega is the CEO and founder of Arktic — a fast-growing consulting firm in Spain.

We talk about José’s journey from starting out in the Big Four, becoming CEO of a consulting firm, and launching his own company. He shares how his entrepreneurial childhood shaped his mindset, what it means to be a CEO, how to spot great talent, and why he believes small firms give young professionals more space to grow.

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00:00 – Intro: Meet José & his entrepreneurial family

03:01 – Getting started in consulting

05:01 – Climbing the consulting ladder & leading teams

08:10 – Becoming a CEO for the first time

09:17 – Key leadership traits & styles that matter

10:35 – Building a fast-growing consulting firm (Arktic)

13:12 – Hiring talent: skills vs. attitude

14:30 – How he views competition

15:00 – Small firms vs. big institutions

18:11 – AI and the future of consulting

22:14 – Overcoming tough career moments

24:57 – Balancing CEO life and personal time

25:40 – Tech culture & the Silicon Valley mindset

28:15 – Leadership by example

29:09 – Hobbies, sleep tips & routines

31:50 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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Guest Social Media: @artkic.es

Link to Vincent's episode podcast: https://youtu.be/L2-NubXUn8U

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Welcome to Hellman Talks Insights — quick, 5 min episodes where Claudia shares 3 quick ideas or takeaways that caught her attention from her next guest.

This week’s topics: consulting, CEOs, and sleep.

Virginie Delpal is the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Champagne Barons de Rothschild — the prestigious Champagne house founded by one of Europe’s most influential families.

In this episode, we explore Virginie’s international career in wine and champagne, how Rothschild’s legacy of excellence shapes every champagne bottle, and the art of building long-term client relationships through trust, creativity, and experience.

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00:00 – Intro: Meet Virginie

01:14 – Discovering wine

02:07 – Virginie’s international journey

04:11 – Wine and Champagne roles

06:55 – Champagne 101: grapes, rules, and regions

09:16 – Working in Asia, Europe, and the US

14:48 – Frerejean Frères House

15:28 – Champagne Barons de Rothschild

18:44 – What sets Barons de Rothschild apart

21:18 – Marketing strategy & events like SailGP

24:43 – Virginie’s role as US Brand Ambassador

30:13 – What makes a great Champagne salesperson

31:59 – Exciting projects & new Champagne experiences

33:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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Guest Social media: @virginie__de & @champagnebaronsderothschild 

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Ex–Goldman Sachs MD turned coffee entrepreneur after 30 years on Wall Street.

We dive into why “luck” is about preparation, what it takes to stand out in high-pressure environments, when to walk away from corporate, and how to make bold career moves without regrets — and why, for Jim, it all led to coffee.

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00:00 — Intro & NYC Beginnings

02:38 — Life at Goldman Sachs

05:29 — Navigating the Financial Crisis

06:42 — What It Takes to Thrive at Goldman Sachs

10:59 — How to Be Lucky (Hint: It’s Not Just Luck)

13:58 — Wall Street Culture & the Role of Tech

17:01 — Launching a Coffee School

18:14 — Building a Niche Through Practical Learning

22:06 — When to Start: The Right Time for Entrepreneurship

23:33 — Corporate vs. Entrepreneur Life: Should You Jump?

26:03 — The American Dream & Inner Drive

27:49 — Purpose, Teamwork & the Goldman Sachs Ethos

29:47 — Social Impact & Giving Back

33:01 — Rapid Fire Q&A + Final Thoughts

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Guest Social media: @newjerseycoffeeschool

Link to Modern Prince Hubertus episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Y42eImZiWCvCicafMwdon?si=9bfc5d3dcebe41c5

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From EY to Disney+, Vincent unpacks the future of streaming, the magic behind media and entertainment, and what fencing taught him about discipline and drive.

Tune in for fresh takes on career pivots, cinema, and carving your own path in a fast-moving industry.

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00:00 – Intro: Meet Vincent

00:58 – IE University: Clubs, leadership & student life tips

04:38 – Starting out in consulting (EY & beyond)

06:54 – Landing the dream role at Disney+

08:00 – Streaming trends: data, competition & what we watch

12:59 – How Vincent pitches Disney+ in one sentence

15:00 – The future of media: TV, cinema & social vs streaming

21:24 – AI & creativity: threat or opportunity?

23:50 – Want to work at Netflix or Disney? Here’s how

25:40 – Side projects, startups & building something your own

29:15 – Fencing & chess: mindset, strategy & focus

34:40 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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Guest Social Media: @vhugdemerlo & @raccoonmedia.uk

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From cold calls with FT500 CEOs to becoming a clay-shooting influencer — Andrea shares the bold mindset behind her leap into content creation and how she balances a corporate role with country life. Tune in for career twists, bold moves, and insights on building a personal brand.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Real Madrid, Sweden & Marketing

03:00 – Moving Abroad & Thinking Big

05:00 – Selling Ads & Speaking to FT500 CEOs

05:42 – Lessons from Top CEOs

09:00 – Best Sales Advice from Executives

11:40 – Hunting, Clay Shooting & Country Lifestyle

14:17 – Becoming an Influencer: My Shooting Journey

16:14 – Content Creation & Partnerships (Bentley, El Corte Inglés & more)

17:34 – Building Her Second Brand: La Chica del Marketing

18:54 – How to Build a Personal Brand

21:36 – Why Personal Branding Is Becoming a Commodity

23:35 – People, Social Media & Lessons Learned

26:30 – Billionhands: The Next Big Platform?

31:58 – Balancing Corporate Life with Passion

34:10 – What’s Next for Andrea

35:37 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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🎥 Steve Jobs clip: Connecting the Dots – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc&t=94s

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From royalty to the Olympics, to music and photography — we dive into identity beyond legacy, growing up in Marbella’s golden-era, and the drive that shaped his creative path. Tune in for bold stories, reinvention, and life across cultures and careers.

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00:00 - Hubertus Intro & Background  

03:56 - Photography

05:01 - Skiing & Olympics  

08:41 - Singing & Music  

12:07 - Creative Passions & Interior Design

14:48 - Hubertus’ Parents: Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe & Princess Ira von Fürstenberg

16:41 - Luxury & Refinement

18:08 - Marbella Club  

22:56 - Art & Olympics Flag

24:33 - Mexico, Ronda & the Eminem of Ski 

26:59 - Rapid-fire questions & final thoughts

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From a diplomat’s childhood to banking and entrepreneurship—we dive into adapting to new cultures, the leap from corporate to startups, the mindset of top entrepreneurs, and how travel and sports shape leadership. Tune in for insights on resilience, global thinking, and the future of tech!

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00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Per’s Journey: Diplomacy to Banking

04:20 - Corporate to Startups

06:00 - Entrepreneurship & Lessons Learned

12:10 - Sustainability

14:50 - Venture Capital & Innovation

16:50 - Cybersecurity & Blockchain

19:50 - Virtual Reality

22:00 - Tech Trends & the Future

25:20 - Business ideas & entrepreneurship

28:00 - Sports, Matterhorn & adventure

32:00 - Rapid-fire questions & final thoughts

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