Episodios

  • Facing the Truth: Ben Shephard & Joel Dommett's Business Reality Check

    Facing the Truth: Ben Shephard & Joel Dommett's Business Reality Check
    Dec 16 2025
    Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode of The Business Men, Ben and Joel are reunited as Joel returns from Australia with big news! It isn't all happy returns for Joel as Ben updates him with some of the challenges the business has been facing whilst he's been away. They hear some bad news from their business partner Russell and some advice from previous guest Deborah Meaden. The Boys also set eachother a challenge to help drive more interest in the surveys, they go live on Instagram to speak to people directly and we hear Ben and Joel's piercing stories. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 m
  • Pop Idol's Nicki Chapman: How Her PR Genius MADE the Spice Girls

    Pop Idol's Nicki Chapman: How Her PR Genius MADE the Spice Girls
    Dec 9 2025
    Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode of The Business Men, Ben Shephard sits down with the legendary Nicki Chapman to uncover the stories behind the music that defined a generation. From helping launch the Spice Girls to shaping some of the biggest ’90s bands, Nicki shares insider secrets on building global icons and the role of PR in creating lasting success. Expect candid insights, nostalgic moments, and practical lessons on how smart publicity can transform a brand—whether in music or business. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Deborah Meaden: Lessons in Business from a Dragon

    Deborah Meaden: Lessons in Business from a Dragon
    Dec 2 2025
    Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho Ben sits down with entrepreneur and investor Deborah Meaden to uncover what it really takes to make bold decisions in business. From navigating risk to spotting opportunities others miss, Deborah shares her hard-earned wisdom on resilience, innovation, and the mindset that drives success. Whether you’re building a start-up or scaling a global brand, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories from one of the UK’s most respected business leaders. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpodEmail us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 m
  • BONUS EPISODE Be Cyber Smart: Staying Ahead in the Business Game

    BONUS EPISODE Be Cyber Smart: Staying Ahead in the Business Game
    Nov 27 2025
    In a world where businesses run on connectivity, staying secure is non-negotiable. In this episode of The Business Men, Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard dive into the critical topic of cybersecurity with Lee Stephens, BT’s cyber security expert. Packed with practical, real-world advice on safeguarding data this episode shows why cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative for start-ups and global enterprises alike. For more on cyber security, please go to: Cyber Security is everyone’s business | BT Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Expert Product Developer: What Do They Do?

    Expert Product Developer: What Do They Do?
    Nov 25 2025
    Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho In this episode, Ben and Joel take their skincare vision to the next level with the help of Product Developer Angela Adjei. The pair discuss some of the market research so far, and Angela gives her insider tips in bringing to market exactly what the market wants! Plus, Ben & Joel hear from YOU, you lovely Patreon lot! And f you're not already, come join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m
  • How to be real Business Men: Ben & Joel get a business 101 from a Growth Investor

    How to be real Business Men: Ben & Joel get a business 101 from a Growth Investor
    Nov 18 2025
    It's week six and Ben & Joel still don't know how to run a business. They want to be real business men and turn to Growth Investor James Robson who schools them in a business 101. The guys also do some more brainstorming of brand names and think they've landed on a potential winner. Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Matt Edmonson gives The Business Men some much needed advice

    Matt Edmonson gives The Business Men some much needed advice
    Nov 11 2025
    Matt Edmonson, Radio & TV presenter and board game business owner, joins Ben and Joel to talk about his journey creating Board Games and turning that into a business. Matt gives Ben and Joel some business gems, some much needed advice for setting up a business and he also talks about his new podcast 'Spent!' which is available now wherever you get yout podcasts. Spent! is the funny, revealing and unashamedly nosy new podcast where Matt Edmondson and his guests share the receipts that tell their story. Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 m
  • Setting Goals: Will We Meet Them or Miss Them?

    Setting Goals: Will We Meet Them or Miss Them?
    Nov 4 2025
    Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard are a month into their new business and still getting to grips with everything they need to do to set up their skincare brand. To help give them some semblance of structure in the chaos they speak to Russ, their business partner, who sets out what they need to achieve in the next year, what their next steps will be and gives them some homework... things get REAL. Plus, Ben and Joel respond to some of your Patreon questions and comments and Joel tells us why he's suspicious of massages... Ben and Joel need your help! Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m