The Spike Podcast

”Schools teach the wrong things!” ’The Apprentice’ star Tom Skinner


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"Like I was a nightmare with money. Honestly, when I was younger, if I'd earn a hundred pounds I'd spend a hundred pound, you know what I mean? I was always like that.

Like, and if you was taught at school, just save 10%, just save 20%. You'd be so many more kids or, or young adults. Now that would be in a better position.

A hundred percent."

We're back with a new look and brand new sound for season two!

The Spike season two - episode one

This episode... Tom Skinner

If you watched season 15 of the BBC show "The Apprentice" you'll definitely remember Tom Skinner.

He was one of the stand out characters on the show, quickly endearing viewers as well as other contestants to his Essex charm.

Tom is now in the retail business running Bosh Beds.

In this brand new episode of The Spike, Harry Portch talks to him about 'that' show, as well as his wider career progression and who would be attending his ultimate fantasy dinner party.

During this conversation, you'll hear:

  • His struggles at school
  • How schools need to rethink education
  • His idea for reverse engineering the bed linen market
  • His life changing experience caused by 'that' show



Want to catch up on the previous season of "The Spike"?

You can do so here.

Guests you might have missed:

TikTok and Instagram star "Temps".

IOTK podcaster and young entrepreneur Ted Lawlor.

BBC "The Apprentice" star and disruptive marketer Lewis Ellis.

Ecommerce whiz-kid Adam Power.

International DJ Ben Rainey.

Sports and business excellence coach Tony Walmsley

Crypto expert Elliott Rayne.

Animal relaxer Amman Ahmed

Emotional resilience teacher Alex Holmes

The Spike is an HM Staffing podcast.

Reach out to Harry directly with any recruitment questions here:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/harryportch

 

 

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The Spike PodcastBy Harry Portch