All Things Business - The Podcast

John Barnes: The truth about my HMRC debts | Ep84

Former England international footballer John Barnes has opened up to All Things Business – The Podcast about his battle to put his side of the story after a series of damaging articles regarding his financial situation.

Matt Dann & Jon Bautista: One of the fastest growing companies in the region | Ep83

In the latest episode of All Things Business – The Podcast, Ben is joined by Matt Dann from Simply Techspace and Jon Bautista from Simply Workspace.
After its inception less than 2 years ago, the business is rapidly growing from strength to strength. With 20 members of staff, one office already outgrown and multiple international clients, business is booming for Matt and Jon.
Simply Workspace kits out offices with comfortable furniture and stylish displays, and then they pass the baton to Simply Techspace to rig it with top-notch telephony, Wi-Fi and screens. The result is a full office refurbishment, and very happy clients.

Medigold Health: From firefighting to forecasting | Ep82

In this episode of All Things Business – The Podcast, Ben sits down with Alex Goldsmith, Richard Smith and James Syrotiuk from Medigold Health to talk about how the business has progressed since their last guest appearance in October 2024.

Richard Bell: Powering the future of digital payments | Ep81

This episode’s guest on All Things Business – The Podcast is Richard Bell, who discusses co-founding his payment company Fourdotzero and the direction of the content creation industry.

Grant McKenna: It can be really lonely at the top | Ep80

In this episode of the All Things Business – The Podcast, Ben is joined by Grant McKenna, Managing Director of Apertus Group. Apertus specialise in automotive procurement, energy and utilities, and while Grant may be known as the Moaning MD, his ambition and drive have propelled his company to impressive heights.

Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie and Amanda Marlow: Knife Crime is socially unacceptable | Ep79

In this episode of All Things Business The Podcast, Ben is joined by Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie and Amanda Marlow to talk about knife crime.

Peter Taylor: The man taking basketball by storm | Ep78

This episode’s guest is Peter Taylor, Chairman at the MK Breakers Basketball Club. The club’s meteoric rise has been the pride of the city, with the club winning national championships and their senior team achieving back-to-back promotions up basketball’s pyramid.

Daniel Crask and Sian: Stone Successful growth and giving back | Ep77

Daniel Crask and Sian Stone from Acorn Analytical Services join Ben for this edition of All Things Business – The Podcast. The asbestos management business has seen some extraordinary growth in the past few years and are using that growth to help promote and raise money for a number of local charities.

Amanda, Shazna and Michelle: Women Changing the World | Ep 76

International Women’s Day is this Saturday (March 8th 2025), and today Ben is joined by three incredible women from the local business community.