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Hosted by Matt Wood · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 12 episodes
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Running The Business is a podcast about what it really takes to run it — whether that’s a business, a brand, a sport, or yourself. Hosted by Matt Wood , co-founder of RunThrough - the worlds largest running event organiser - the show features conversations with people operating at the sharp end of sport, marketing, brand, and leadership - from elite athletes and founders to CMOs, CEOs, and community builders. Across each episode, Matt explores the journeys behind the outcomes: how people build participation pathways, create brand love through sport, scale communities, and perform under pressure — on the track, in the boardroom, and beyond. Some episodes focus on Running the Business , others on Running the Sport or Running the Performance — but all are rooted in the same question: How do you build something that lasts? Whether you’re an
Matt Wood hosts Running The Business with Matthew Wood, a business show with 12 episodes published.
Why do some fitness brands scale globally while others struggle to break into new markets? In this episode, we explore what it really takes to expand a fitness brand internationally, with a particular focus on Asia. From
Is the commercial value of talent shifting? Mark Middlemas, CEO of The Athlete Media Group spoke to Matt about the evolving role of athletes in branding. In the past, brands saw talent as mere figures to endorse products
In this episode, Matt Wood sits down with Joe Pattison of EMW Global to unpack the evolving world of global sports marketing. From his journey through media and international markets to working at the intersection of bra
In this episode, Matt Wood sits down with Tom Gilding (HYROX, ex-Runna) to break down what separates great partnerships from the ones that fall flat. From identifying untapped opportunities in the athlete journey, to why
Lewis Moses is a high-performance running coach and business owner, helping athletes and coaches grow through clear systems, strong values and long-term thinking. In this conversation, he shares the parallels between coa
In this episode, Jo Agnew - Marketing Director at Lotus Bakeries/Trek - discusses the evolving consumer trust in food brands, the importance of brand positioning, and innovative marketing strategies in the competitive sn
In this conversation, Sam breaks down the reality behind startup fundraising, Y Combinator, venture capital pressure, founder psychology, and why AI is reshaping the future of sport and live experiences. From raising ear
Mike Perls MBE, Chief Brand Officer at SIS, shares his expert insights on what it takes to build and maintain a credible sports nutrition brand in a fiercely competitive market. SIS has been a pioneer in the category, an
In the competitive world of sports marketing, brands must find their unique voice and strategy to stand out. Dan Southam, a seasoned marketer at Suunto, shares his journey and the brand’s approach to positioning itself a
Lloyd Kempson shares his experience with Matt as they explore the evolving role of athletes as media brands in the age of social media. As social media lead at the European Athletics Championships 2026, Lloyd has a compr
Matt speaks to Russ Jefferys - previously Chief Executive Officer of parkrun - to explore how parkrun transformed sports participation in the UK and what it teaches us about community, health and the future of sport. Tog
In the first episode of Running the Business, host Matt Wood - co-founder of RunThrough - explores the powerful connection between running, entrepreneurship and personal development. Drawing from his background in elite
Sam Browne
CEO and co-founder · Let’s Do This
1 appearance on this show
Matt Wood
Global and U.S. Commercial Technology and Innovation Officer · University of Oklahoma
1 appearance on this show
Mark Middlemas
The Athlete Media Group
1 appearance on this show
Joe Pattison
EMW Global
1 appearance on this show
Tom Gilding
HYROX
1 appearance on this show
Jo Agnew
Lotus Bakeries/Trek
1 appearance on this show
Mike Perls
SIS
1 appearance on this show
Dan Southam
Suunto
1 appearance on this show
Russ Jefferys
parkrun
1 appearance on this show
Lloyd Kempson
European Athletics Championships
1 appearance on this show
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