The Business Lounge

We discuss Jake Paul’s fight and why UFC fighters and boxers are turning to YouTubers for their pay day, we also talk of Pretty Little Things new creative director Molly-Mae and dive into why she is facing backlash for her new role. We touch on the new avenue for Lloyds bank as they make it their mission to become the largest property landlord in the UK. We couldn’t not discuss the world of football and the impact on stock prices, followers and broadcast viewings following the transfer moves of Ronaldo and Messi.

Special Guest: Nathan Berry.

Ryan Mossman is a content creator, who initially gained his following from TikTok. Ryan has obtained a following of over 170k followers on the platform and shares his insights into what works and how he was able to grow on the platform. Ryan also talks us through how he makes money through the platform and other social platforms in the form of brand deals and other endorsement opportunities. He recently made his ITV2 TV debut and explains how he was cast for the show and what kind of impact it had on his social media following. We also discuss stereotypes of being a content creator and how to deal with online hate. 

This week we touch on University after the pandemic, is it right to charge the same fees for remote learning? We also discuss modern day football, transfer fees and was Messi leaving Barcelona a publicity stunt? We also discuss a variety of other bits of news and some very very odd headlines… 

BASH Academy Managing Director Tara Nicole Warren joins us in the lounge this week to talk us through her amazing business journey. Tara talks us through the career changing moments which led to her starting BASH Academy and tells us what it’s like training some of the region’s top beauticians. Tara also chats to us about the mentorship side of her journey, where she mentors young business owners, inspiring them to grow and helping them achieve their business goals. Tara strongly believes in personal development and being in control of your own destiny and it’s wonderful to hear her tell us about future goals and aspirations for both Tara and BASH. Tara is certainly one to watch in the world of business and her passion for helping others and her formidable work ethic will certainly see her go far!

This week we touch on Jeff Bezos' successful trip to space, with Blue Origin and how exactly you become an FAA Astronaut, the rise of collectable Pokemon cards and how Logan Paul used them for advertising his biggest ever fight, and the public perception and implementation of the UK vaccine passport. 

Card Industry Professionals has been built through 4 years of hard work and dedication by owner Ciaran Savage, and in that time, it has taken the card payments industry by storm. Ciaran and brother, Aidan, join us in the lounge this week to talk about the business journey to date, and it’s customer focused approach which has been instrumental to its success. They discuss everything from what makes them different from other terminal providers and their plans for expansion, to the future of e-commerce services and what led to Ciaran being included in Forbes ‘30 under 30’ for Europe - to name a few! We also touch on mental health, Mind the charity, and why that’s close to the lads’ hearts.

We discuss the battle of the billionaires as Richard Branson takes flight to space. We also talk of the possibility of a four-day work week after overwhelming success in trails carried out in Iceland and we reflect on the end of an era as Sainsbury’s stops selling CDs and DVDs discussing whether streaming is really better?

Pedi Danesh of Scissor Guys North Shields, talks us through his journey of being unsure what to do after school to working for his dad, which is where he found his real passion in barbering. Pedi is no stranger to the famous barbering competitions which is what opened his eyes and sparked a desire for him to become one of the best in the business. We talk all things from haircut trends to how to create your pricing model and differentiate yourself in a crowded industry. 

Introducing our new segment, The News Review. We’ll be discussing different business related stories which have hit the headlines in recent weeks, and giving our opinion on them. 

This week, we’re discussing working from home, and whether it’s really here to stay? The future of the Michelin star, the UKs position on junk food advertising and whether cash is really king?

Henry Malton, formally of ‘Henry’s Local’ joins us in the business lounge this week. Henry was the owner and founder of popular grocery delivery service, Henrys Local, based in Whitley Bay. Henry tells us about how he started the business when he was 18 after turning down a place at the Durham University. He explains how he coped with high initial demand and the long days in order to turn his dream into reality, the challenges and struggles to make the business work logistically, and ultimately the closure of the business. Henry also discusses life after business ownership and touches on crypto investments, AI and machine learning and the world of VR.