Oh Ship! Show

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, as they discuss how changing perspective can drive innovation. In today’s me, me, me society, taking a moment to explore the world through a different lens - particularly one of a younger generation - can unlock insights and help drive growth, both professionally and personally.

Host Freddie Laker warmly welcomes guest Marcel Fairbairn, CEO of GearSource to discuss Marcel’s interesting origin in rock music, starting a marketplace business, and current successes. They’ll dig deep on the role of persistence and share personal lessons and tips. Certainly, some Oh Ship! moments will be shared!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Josh Hay, Partner at Chameleon Collective, for a fun and insightful discussion about alternative approaches to business growth and how they have created success and, at times, chaos. Join this dynamic duo as they dive into Josh’s background, transition to consulting, early adoption, and, importantly, lessons learned along the way. This episode is sure to include an Oh Ship! moment or two! Be sure to tune in!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes Donald Chestnut, Chief Experience Officer at General Motors for an invigorating discussion about future innovation, design, CX, and how businesses can approach each through the eyes of their customers. With a rich career in customer experience, Donald will share advice and maybe some Oh Ship! moments with viewers! Join us!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Yin Woon Rani, CEO of MilkPEP for a discussion about building AND executing marketing strategies; about using data AND judgment to drive business growth; about the role of people AND systems; about the importance of culture AND operations. Join these accomplished leaders and marketers for a deep dive into what it takes to drive marketing success!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Salim Ismail, Co-Founder and Chairman of OpenExO, for an in-depth discussion about why organizations should be striving to be exponential. Salim wrote the book on exponential organizations - literally! Join us for an insightful episode about driving exponential growth in any organization.

Join host Freddie Laker as he welcomes guest Scott Tannen, CEO of Boll & Branch for an episode of the Oh Ship! Show focused on sustainability. Freddie and Scott will talk about building sustainable companies - ones that outlast you. But they’ll also talk about how sustainable and free trade practices can drive long-term business growth. These two have traveled many entrepreneurial roads and we expect there will be some Oh Ship! stories shared on the show!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Duncan Bannatyne OBE, CEO & Chairman of the Bannatyne Group for an inspiring discussion about defining your own destiny. Duncan has guided countless entrepreneurs over the years including as a Dragon on Dragon's Den, the UK show that was the inspiration for Shark Tank in the US. He will share his advice as he’s charted his own course as entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. Freddie and Duncan will discuss tackling hurdles, navigating difficult situations, and will probably share some Oh Ship! stories along the way!

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Brittney Kleinfelter, Performance Marketing Consultant at Chameleon Collective and Incoming PsyD Candidate. Freddie and Brittney will tackle a topic that many entrepreneurs and leaders struggle with: work-life balance. They’ll discuss how leaders can practice mindfulness in the workplace, leading by example, and share their own journey and struggles to finding work-life wellness (if not work-life balance).

Host Freddie Laker welcomes guest Adam Rich, Founder of Thrillist and Principal of Adam Rich Consulting. Freddie and Adam will answer the question, “Is work broken?” by diving deep into the new norms around work environments, feedback loops in virtual configurations, and intentional work and leadership. As always, there’s sure to be some Oh Ship! Moments from this duo of entrepreneurs that you won't want to miss!