All Things Business - The Podcast

From Sea to Shore: Spreading MND Awareness | Ep94

Ben visits the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association head office to learn about an amazing charity rowing challenge. He is joined by Matt Sirrell, Managing Director at MSL Logistics, and Steph White, Community Fundraising Area Manager East at the MND Association. On the 12th December, Matt and his three teammates will be rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic. This challenge will raise money to support the MND Association. They will race against dozens of teams in the World’s Toughest Row over about 40 days.

From local roots to landmark projects | Ep 93

This episode features the owners of Midland Scaffolding Services. Ben is joined by Commercial Director Amie Bailey, Finance Director Lisa Rooney, and Contracts Director Ben Ekins. Midland Scaffolding Services have supported some of the biggest construction projects across the midlands and beyond. Since being founded in Northampton in 1982, the business has grown from strength to strength and continues to develop.

The new Home of Midlands Padel | Ep 92

For this episode, Ben’s hit the padel courts to speak with Edward Dowdall, CEO and Owner of Padel Social House and The Padel Consultants. They are also joined by Gail Emms MBE, former world badminton champion and silver Olympic medallist with Team GB.
Ed and Gail share a passion for the sport of padel, describing it as a combination of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis, as well as something entirely unique. Based in the heart of Brackmills Industrial Estate, the Padel Social House not only provides a modern and aesthetic space to play, but helps to build a community of padel enthusiasts.

Inside the Henry Ford Academy | Ep 91

In this episode, Ben travelled to the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry. He sat down with Grace Gardner, Commercial Marketing Specialist, and Dan Savory, Partnership and Performance Management at the Academy.
The Henry Ford Academy was founded in 2015, and according to Dan greets about 150 people a day from Ford dealerships across the country. The Academy provides training, conferences, and events to employees of all kinds in the industry. Next door they are also fortunate to have an expansive Partnership Distribution Centre.

Give to Gain: Women Thriving Together | Ep 90

To celebrate International Women’s Day, this podcast features guests doing amazing work to amplify women’s voices and help them to pursue positions in senior leadership. Ben is joined by Dr Julie Mills, the chair of Women Leaders UK and Chantal-Lawren Welch, Marketing Manager for Silverstone Park and Founder of the Women’s Innovation Network.

Hawsons Chartered Accountants: Celebrating 40 years in Northamptonshire | Ep 89

In today’s episode Ben sits down with David Owens, Aimee Smith and Will Amos from Hawsons Chartered Accountants. Based in Hawsons’ Northampton office, David is the Managing Partner, Aimee is the Market Development Leader, and Will is a Partner.

Northamptonshire Limited Report 2025 | Ep 88

In this episode, we dive deep into the Northamptonshire Limited Report 2025, exploring what it means for local businesses, investors, and the broader economic landscape. From key trends to strategic insights, we break down the report’s findings and discuss how companies can leverage this information to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

ShoeBox Gym: Building Champions Inside & Outside the Ring | Ep 87

Today’s episode of All Things Business – The Podcast finds Ben and his guests in a boxing ring in the heart of Northampton. James Conway is the founder of ShoeBox gym, and he is joined by two professional boxers he manages, Eithan and Charlie. Eithan James is a former European champion, and Charlie Hamilton is a former national champion. Both are talented sportsmen who are making a name for themselves in the boxing world.

Budgets, business & a farmer across the table: Inside succession planning | Ep86

In this episode of All Things Business – The Podcast, Ben is joined by Luke Prout and Joanne Surley from Cottons Group and Kirsty Simmonds from DFA Law to discuss succession planning.