The Business Men

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The Business Men episodes

April 07 From MTV to Canned Bloody Mary’ - Will Best’s Bloody Business Venture
Will Best, TV host and co‑founder of the award‑winning canned cocktail brand Bloody Drinks, joins Joel and Ben this week. Will shares how him and best mate Harry found a gap in the market at university, when they couldn't order the perfect Bloody Mary, just like Harry made. This sparked a business idea that grew from kitchen experiments into a rapidly expanding drinks company. He talks through the early chaos of creating a recipe worthy of a ready‑to‑drink can, the realities of launching a challenger brand in a crowded market, and why believing in your product (even when everyone thinks you’re a bit mad) is essential. Funny, honest, and packed with genuinely useful insight—this is one for anyone dreaming of turning a passion into a product.

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45 min
March 31 'This Skincare Ingredient Changed My Life’ - Nic Taylor on Launching 47 Skin
Nic Taylor, founder of 47 Skin, shares his truly unbelievable origin story, one that starts not in a lab or a boardroom, but with his grandma Pat.
In this episode, Nic shares the full journey from the moment his grandma discovered the now‑famous compound by complete chance, to Nic realising its potential, to the wild early days of trying to build a business around something that almost never existed.
Joel and Ben dig into the science behind the discovery, the emotional family connection at the heart of the brand, the hurdles of turning an accidental breakthrough into a real product, and the surreal moment Nic realised he might actually be onto something big.

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47 min
March 24 Stop saying 'I'M GOING TO FAIL! YOU WILL FAIL' - Paul Boross on the Psychology of a great pitch
Paul Boross AKA “The Pitch Doctor” joins Joel and Ben to break down what really goes into a powerful pitch. With decades of experience coaching CEOs, founders, performers and industry leaders, Paul knows exactly why some ideas soar while others fall flat. In this energetic and insight‑packed episode, the trio dig into the core ingredients of a pitch that actually gets remembered. How to create instant trust and connection with any audience, the biggest communication mistakes people make and why confidence isn’t magic, it’s a skill you can actually build.

Whether you’re pitching a business, pitching yourself, or just trying to get someone to finally listen, this episode will leave you with the mindset and methods to speak better, influence more, and pitch with purpose!

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51 min
March 17 Manager of The Sidemen Jordan Schwarzenberger On The Future Of Modern Media
Jordan Schwarzenberger is the creative strategist and media operator behind some of the UK’s biggest digital success stories. From co‑founding Arcade Media to helping scale the global phenomenon of the Sidemen, Jordan has become one of the most influential figures in the creator economy. We dive into how he went from an internship at Vice to leading strategy for top creators, the inside story of building a creator‑first media company, what traditional businesses still get wrong about online audiences, the future of creator‑led brands and entertainment, how the Sidemen’s approach changed the industry, and the business philosophies and lessons that shaped his journey. Whether you’re a producer, creator, entrepreneur, or simply obsessed with the business behind online culture, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and big‑picture thinking about where the industry is headed.

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47 min
March 10 Trinny Woodall's Advice That Changed Everything!
Ben and Joel sit down with the unstoppable Trinny Woodall—founder of the powerhouse beauty brand Trinny London. Known for her bold vision, magnetic energy and no‑nonsense approach to reinvention, Trinny takes the boys behind the scenes of how she built a modern, digital-first skincare and makeup empire from scratch.

From identifying a gap in the market to creating products people can’t live without, Trinny shares the real lessons she learned along the way: turning passion into purpose, building brand trust, scaling without losing your soul, and embracing failure as fuel.

Ben and Joel open up about their own business ambitions, and Trinny offers sharp, practical, and totally Trinny advice on how to get started—what to focus on, what to ignore, and how to find your unique value in a crowded world.

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49 min
March 03 Joel And Ben Get Serious As They Figure Out What Their Brand Logo LOOKS Like!
Brand designer Ella turns Ben and Joel's individual visions for the brand into reality. After receiving two separate creative briefs from each of them, Ella presents four unique logo concepts: two inspired by Ben’s direction and two shaped by Joel’s ideas.

From typography and colour palettes to shape language and brand mood, she walks the team through her creative process. The brand is beginning to take shape and this episode captures the exciting moments where creativity and business vision meet.

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39 min
February 24 Spencer Matthews Reveals How His Drinks Brand Took A Nose Dive
In this candid and compelling episode of The Business Men, ex- Made
In Chelsea star turned endurance athlete Spencer
Matthews joins the show for his most open conversation yet. Known
for his drive, ambition, and high-profile entrepreneurial journey,
Spencer pulls back the curtain on the real story behind his business
ventures—from the exhilarating highs to the setbacks that tested
his resilience.

He talks openly about mistakes, pivots, lessons learned, and the
pressure that comes with building brands in the public eye. Honest,
reflective, and surprisingly raw, this episode offers a rare look
at the reality of entrepreneurship—and the unshakable mindset
required to keep moving forward.

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49 min
February 17 The Results Are In... Did Joel Dommett OR Ben Shephard get PIERCED?!
Brave?! Or just plain stupid?! After weeks of teasing, debating, bargaining, and stalling… the day has finally arrived.

It’s the moment you lot have been waiting for. One of our beloved hosts, Joel Dommett, or Ben Shephard, is officially getting PIERCED.

The tension is real. The stakes are absurd. The commitment? Questionable at best. In this highly anticipated episode, The Business Men deliver a perfect cocktail of chaos and anticipation as it ACTUALLY happens.... with YOU as our witness! Will the newly adorned host regret everything? There’s only one way to find out. Grab your headphones... today, history (and a nipple) is made.

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Thank you to Pierce Me London Holborn for being such great sports with this journey. You can find them here: https://piercemelondon.co.uk/

We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email or send us a voice note at [email protected] and tell us about the business and why you love it.

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37 min
February 10 Skincare Expert Caroline Hirons: Not Everyone Is A Fan Of You
This week on The Business Men, Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard
sit down with globally recognised skincare expert and bestselling author
Caroline Hirons. She is iconically a straight‑talking industry powerhouse
known for her no‑nonsense approach, loyal community, and
game‑changing beauty advice.

In this refreshingly honest conversation, Caroline opens up about
growing her business, why it felt so right, and how she did NOT
enjoy pitching for investment!

Expect candid stories, sharp insights, laughs, and a fascinating look into
what it really takes to run a brand when millions are watching
your every move. If you’re interested in business, beauty,
personal branding, or simply love hearing from people who
tell it like it is, this episode is unmissable.

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52 min
February 03 How young Sara Davies took on Helix (the one's who make your school protractors!)
Sara Davies from 'Dragons' Den,' shares her incredible experiences in business, from her humble beginnings in crafting to building a multi-million-pound empire. Sara offers invaluable advice on the crucial aspects of starting and maintaining a successful business, and the significance of listening to customers.

She also talks about her stint as the quiz show host for Time is Money and how stepping out of her comfort zone has helped her grow personally and professionally.

Plus Ben Vs Joel continues as the guys take on their next challenge to get as many people to fill out their skincare survey as possible. And we find out WHO's more famous....Catherine Tate or Jamie Oliver?!

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51 min