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Reflecting on 2025: The Best Moments, Guests, and More | Jimmy's Jobs

In the final episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future for 2025, Jimmy and producer Sunny recap the year's highlights, discuss key observations from their podcast run, and share insights on what makes an ideal guest. They reflect on noteworthy events, major achievements, and future aspirations for their show.

Tune in for a reflective and exciting retrospective on a milestone year for Jimmy's Jobs.

00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of 2025

00:16 Meet the Producer: Sunny's Role Explained

00:52 What Makes an Ideal Guest?

02:37 Reflecting on the Year: Christmas Parties and Events

04:11 Innovative Formats and Future Plans

14:06 Internal Awards and Reflections

16:14 Trends and Goals for the Future

19:43 Building Community and Audience Engagement

22:11 Upgrading the Studio and Guest Experience

27:32 Vote for us at Political Podcasts Awards 2026!

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Elfried “Elf” Samba helped turn Gymshark from a small UK fitness brand into a global cultural movement - powered by community, creators, and culture over traditional advertising.

In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Elf breaks down the real marketing strategies behind Gymshark’s rise, why most brands misunderstand community, and how personal brand, trust, and cultural relevance now drive growth more than spend.

We cover:

🔥 The exact community-first model that scaled Gymshark

🧠 The “jab, jab, jab, right hook” strategy in real brand terms

👥 The Three A’s of elite hiring: Ability, Agency & Attitude

🌍 Why IRL + URL is the future of brand building

📈 How to actually use LinkedIn as a growth platform

🎯 Why culture beats performance marketing in the long run

This is a practical marketing masterclass for founders, brand builders, creators and anyone serious about growth in the modern internet economy.

✅CLICKABLE CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:25 How Gymshark’s Marketing Model Really Evolved

03:00 Adapting to the Audience in Real Time

05:12 The Early Pain, Pressure & Growth Years

14:36 Why Cultural Relevance Decides Which Brands Win

39:52 What Clients Actually Want From Brands

40:13 Leaving Gymshark & Working Across Multiple Brands

40:21 Inspiration, Leadership & Founder Energy

46:28 Building The Butterfly Effect Agency

50:41 Why Personal Brand Now Equals Business Leverage

54:31 How to Use LinkedIn as a Creative Growth Platform

01:06:57 Quickfire: Lessons, Regrets & Career Advice

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UK media is collapsing - and Joshi Herrmann, founder of The Manchester Mill, believes a completely new model is emerging to replace it.

Joshi returns to Jimmy’s Jobs to explain why legacy outlets are struggling, how AI will flood the internet with personalised content, and why local, narrative-led journalism might be the future of British media. He breaks down The Mill’s rapid expansion into cities like London, Birmingham and Glasgow, the realities of investigative reporting, and the pressures of running a modern newsroom.

We also discuss the rise of “community media”, the mistakes legacy players keep making, how AI can act as a founder’s secret weapon, and why the future of journalism might look more human - not less.

A must-watch for anyone interested in the future of news, tech, community or British culture.

00:00 Intro

01:37 Expanding to New Cities: Wins & Mistakes

04:06 Cracking London: Their Hardest Challenge

08:26 How Joshi Builds World-Class Reporting Teams

15:51 Community, Marketing & What Actually Works

22:12 AI’s Impact on Modern Journalism

23:05 The Coming Wave of AI-Generated Stories

23:47 Why Local Journalism Might Save Britain

25:02 The Human Connection Readers Still Want

25:44 Live Events & Bringing Readers Into the Room

28:10 AI as a Founder’s “Genius Business Coach”

29:31 What Historical Moments Would You Revisit?

30:56 Why Personal Branding Doesn’t Matter for Journalists

34:01 Hiring Top Talent: The Cameron Barr Story

39:39 Running a Distributed, Multi-City Newsroom

43:13 Why UK Journalists Are Flocking to the US

45:48 Final Thoughts & What’s Next for The Mill

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In this conversation, Jimmy McLoughlin and Seb Johnson discuss the recent UK budget and its implications for entrepreneurs and startups. They explore the reactions from the Startup Coalition, the significance of changes to EMI and EIS, and the overall sentiment towards supporting the tech community. The discussion highlights the importance of government engagement with entrepreneurs and the need for effective implementation of budget measures to ensure they benefit the startup ecosystem. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of innovation and government support for tech entrepreneurs in Europe, particularly in the UK. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the tech ecosystem, the importance of building a strong media presence for tech, and the geopolitical implications affecting European tech companies. The discussion also highlights the recent budget announcements and their potential impact on entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for more accessible funding and support structures. The speakers call for feedback from the entrepreneurial community to shape future policies and ensure that the UK remains a competitive environment for tech innovation. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and businesses in the UK, particularly focusing on the impact of government policies, taxation, and cultural attitudes towards entrepreneurship. The speakers discuss the uncertainty in the business environment, the need for better government communication, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. They analyze the recent budget and its implications for economic growth, emphasizing the need for clarity and support for businesses to thrive.

Chapters

00:00 Budget Reactions and Entrepreneurial Impact

08:17 Startup Coalition's Role and Perspectives

12:04 Key Budget Highlights for Startups

17:05 Incentives and Funding for Entrepreneurs

20:20 Future Focus: Non-Compete Agreements and Reviews

29:28 Navigating Innovation and Government Support

32:09 Scaling Europe: Building a Tech Media Powerhouse

35:28 European Nationalism in Tech Entrepreneurship

38:07 Geopolitical Implications for European Tech

39:07 Budget Insights for Entrepreneurs

43:40 The Call for Evidence: A Love Letter to Entrepreneurs

48:08 Reflections on the Budget and Its Impact

53:03 The Mood Music of UK Business and Investment

57:17 The Impact of Policy on Talent Retention

01:00:13 Uncertainty and Its Effects on Entrepreneurs

01:03:44 Government Communication Challenges

01:06:37 Cultural Attitudes Towards Entrepreneurship

01:10:16 Budget Analysis and Economic Choices

01:12:56 Policies for Growth and Business Encouragement

01:18:28 Navigating Taxation and Business Environment

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The Future of Politics: Katie Lam’s Journey from Cambridge to No.10

Katie Lam MP joins Jimmy to unpack her remarkable path from teaching herself Latin and Greek at a comprehensive school, to studying Classics at Cambridge, to analysing billion-pound companies at Goldman Sachs - and finally into the heart of political power.

She reveals what really happens inside No.10 during a national crisis, how AI is reshaping high-finance roles like equity research, and why becoming an MP is far more intense than working in government. Katie also reflects on the lasting impact of the pandemic, the expanding expectations placed on the state, and how national security, tech, and politics now collide.

A fast, smart conversation about ambition, public service, and the future of work in Britain.

00:00 Intro

01:10 Cambridge, Latin, Greek & Why Classics Still Matter

03:45 Breaking Into Goldman Sachs

05:39 Life in Equity Research

09:04 How AI Will Transform Finance

17:27 Entering Politics & Becoming a SpAd

20:35 Inside No.10 During the Pandemic

23:58 The Surreal Reality of Lockdown

24:26 Supermarkets: The Unsung Heroes

25:04 Theatre to Trolleys: Unexpected Crossovers

25:54 The Pandemic’s Lasting Effects

27:48 The New, Bigger Role of Government

31:40 National Security & Tech

36:17 Should Government Ever Own Companies?

38:18 From Advisor to MP

42:09 What Being an MP Is Really Like

49:50 Casework, Constituents & AI’s Future Role

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Billion-dollar deal. Explosive fraud allegations. Extradition. Acquittal. A yacht, a storm… and a tragic ending.

In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Katie Prescott, tech correspondent at The Times, takes us inside her new book on Mike Lynch – the brilliant, controversial founder at the centre of Britain’s biggest tech scandal.

Katie explains how Lynch rose from a nurse-and-fireman family to build Autonomy into a multibillion-dollar company, why HP paid $11bn for it, and how that deal spiralled into one of the most complex legal sagas in modern British business.

She talks about writing the book in the aftermath of his death, what she learned from those who worked closest with him, and why his story still hangs over the UK tech ecosystem today.

Along the way, Jimmy and Katie dig into power in Big Tech, the culture of entrepreneurship, Dragons’ Den, Reggae Reggae Sauce, and what it really takes to report on the people shaping our technological future.

If you want to understand how one tech deal became a decade-long war over truth, power and billions, this conversation is unmissable.

00:00 Intro
01:35 Katie’s new book & why this story matters
02:20 Early life and career of Mike Lynch
04:55 The rise of Autonomy
08:27 The HP acquisition & legal battles
16:18 The tragic end and Lynch’s legacy
24:42 The UK tech ecosystem today
35:25 Peter Jones and the startup mindset
36:42 How entrepreneurship has evolved
37:14 The Reggae Reggae Sauce phenomenon
37:59 Katie’s transition into journalism
39:43 What a journalist’s job really is now
40:06 Interviewing the world’s top tech leaders
41:24 Power dynamics inside Big Tech
44:32 Future trends in technology
50:34 Advice for aspiring journalists
51:22 BBC vs The Times
55:47 Hiring a tech correspondent
57:33 Closing thoughts
58:36 End

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This Episode Was Made In Partnership With The Scotch Whisky Association.

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Scotch whisky isn’t just a drink - it’s Britain’s biggest food and drink export, powering over 40,000 UK jobs.

But now it’s under threat.

Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association and former British ambassador, warns that rising taxes, global tariffs, and climate pressures could derail one of the UK’s most powerful industries.

In this episode, he reveals:

🇮🇳 Why India could transform Scotch’s future - if the new trade deal holds

💸 How government tax hikes are already costing thousands of jobs

🌍 Why Scotch matters for Britain’s global influence — from soft power to diplomacy

🤖 And how AI and climate change could reshape the industry forever

Chapters

00:00 Scotch Whisky in India

01:39 Inside the Prime Minister’s Trade Trip

03:10 How Big Is the Scotch Industry?

08:23 Why Whisky Matters to the UK Economy

10:50 Tariffs, Taxes & The Laffer Curve

23:18 Climate Change Is Already Hitting Distilleries

26:55 The Art of Influence and Diplomacy

29:17 From Lincolnshire to Ambassador

33:32 Language, Culture & Soft Power

37:37 What Ambassadors Actually Do

44:20 Will AI Disrupt Whisky?

46:15 Quickfire Round

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Behind the Scenes: Building a Media Brand & Exclusive Guest Insights

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Rethinking Education, Wealth, and Future Innovation with Dr Arthur Laffer

In this thought-provoking episode, Jimmy sits down with Dr Arthur Laffer for an in-depth discussion about simplifying economic models and the implications of tax rates on revenue. 

They explore the evolving importance of human intellect amidst advancing technology, the contrasts between acquiring and managing wealth, and the role of transaction costs in society. 

This is one of Art’s most punch interviews to date, reflecting on the challenges of raising privileged children, the dynamics of national and economic policies across different eras, and the fundamental principles of macroeconomics. 

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