All Things Business - The Podcast

Mike Tillson & Matt Thompson: Northamptonshire Limited Report

The final All Things Business – The Podcast of 2023 welcomes Mike Tillson, Corporate Finance Partner at Grant Thornton LLP, and Matt Thompson, Corporate Partner at Howes Percival LLP. They’re here to mark the release of the 2023 Northamptonshire Limited Report, which their firms have collaborated to produce.
This is the eleventh edition of the report, and a lot has changed since that first edition. Originally produced by Grant Thornton, the report is based on a review of the Top 100 privately owned businesses in the region, providing an insight into the region’s economic makeup. Ben comments that he is often championing Northamptonshire as more than just shoes and high-performance engines and that this survey illustrates that point handily.
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Rachel Mallows MBE DL & Chef Freddie Duke: June Plum | Ep 43

All Things Business The Podcast heads out on the road to the award winning June Plum restaurant in Wellingborough.
Ben and Frazer are joined by the Queen of Food and Drink, Rachel Mallows MBE DL, young chef Freddie and then finished off with some of the amazing food served at June Plum. You do not want to miss the episode.
See more about June Plum here: https://www.juneplum.net/
Also if you mention All Things Business The Podcast at June Plum in January, then you will get 15% off your meal and get entered into draw to win a years supply of Jerk Chicken (Vegan option also available)!!!

Ben & Frazer: NBEA and NEA Awards Round Up | Ep 42

On this episode of All Things Business The Podcast, Ben and Frazer round up the very best of the action from the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards and the Northamptonshire Education Awards 🏆

Ben & Frazer: Our Big Week at All Things Business | Ep 41

It’s a quick special edition from our regular hosts Ben and Frazer to mark some important milestones for All Things Business.
Both hosts share their excitement for the coming month. It’s awards season, with the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards on Thursday 9th November and the Northamptonshire Education Awards on Friday 10th November approaching later that week, both produced by All Things Business. Ben and Frazer are hard at work to produce the best possible awards shows for Northamptonshire’s education and business communities.

Broadcasting Legend Eamonn Holmes | Ep 40

A celebrity, a broadcasting legend and an OBE! Today the podcast is joined by one of its most prestigious guests yet: TV presenter and recent host of the Milton Keynes Education Awards Eamonn Holmes!
Ben, Frazer and Eamonn begin by reflecting on the MKEA’s and how well they were received. With 270 people in the room on the night, Ben says he only knew around 10% of the people there, but plenty of people have still got in touch to celebrate the night.
Eamonn has also received praise for his hosting abilities and his interviews of the winners. He says he felt very humbled by it, being surrounded by people who are investing their lives to making their students and communities better, with the whole room seeming invested in the winners.

Martin Carmody & Rebecca Covington: Go Big or Go Home | Ep 39

We have a pair of returning guests on this episode of All Things Business – The Podcast. Back in 2022, Martin Carmody, Managing Director of Stratos Creative and Rebecca Covington, Marketing Manager at Woodfines Solicitors came on the podcast to discuss creative marketing.
That podcast was the first time they met, but they now return having worked closely together on the recent rebrand of Woodfines Solicitors! As Rebecca says, “it was nice seeing you walk through that door” into the pitch meeting.

Connor Slasberg: Something a Little Bit Different | Ep 38

Connor Slasberg, Service Solutions Specialist at Bechtle UK, joins Ben and Frazer for this unusual edition of All Things Business – The Podcast. But it’s not his sales expertise that he’s been called in for, he’s here to do something a bit special.
But first, some background. Connor currently works at Bechtle UK, and was called out to complete a half-marathon with Ben and Frazer in support of Harry’s Rainbow, but has a medical condition which prevents him from running long distances.
However, Bechtle recently acquired ACS Staffing Solutions, so Connor and two friends are going to do a charity walk from ACS’s office in Northampton to Bechtle’s office in Chippenham. They’re calling it ‘The Great Commute’ and will be completing the 130-mile walk for three charities: The Haemophilia Society, Oddballs, and the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

Odette Mould MBE: Tragedy Led to Harry's Rainbow | Ep 37

This week Ben and Frazer are joined by Odette Mould MBE, grief advocate and CEO of Harry’s Rainbow, a charity that provides a variety of services to bereaved children, including support groups, retreats and memory boxes.
She began the charity after her son Harry passed away at the age of 5. He fell ill very suddenly and within three days he had passed away, which of course came as a huge shock to Odette and her family, including Harry’s twin sister Jessica.

Ben & Frazer: 2023 Half Year Review | Ep 36

It’s a classic Ben and Frazer duo episode, as they sit down to review the first half of 2023. They begin by reflecting on the success of the podcast and some of the incredible episodes they’ve had the privilege of being involved in.
Ben highlights the episodes with John Hewitt, Elaine Harries, Danny Roberts and Parm Bhangal as particular highlights, while Frazer mentions the episodes with Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock, John Hartson and reiterates the impact of Danny Roberts’ episode, calling it both difficult and inspiring due to its heavy subject matter.