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The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice

Hosted by Ben Payne · business · EN · 39 episodes

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The Business Takeaway is for founders, business owners and leaders who want practical ideas they can use.Ben Payne speaks with founders and operators about the decisions, failures and turning points behind real businesses — covering leadership, culture, sales, growth, careers and business exits.New full episodes every Monday, with short practical clips throughout the week. Subscribe for honest business conversations without the polished success-story version.

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What is The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice about?

The Business Takeaway is for founders, business owners and leaders who want practical ideas they can use. Ben Payne speaks with founders and operators about the decisions, failures and turning points behind real businesses, covering leadership, culture, sales, growth, careers and business exits. New full episodes every Monday, with short practical clips throughout the week.

Who hosts The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice?

The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice is hosted by Ben Payne. The show has published 39 episodes to date.

What has The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How to Stop Competing on Price - Ep 40, Jesse Wroblewski CEO Decommoditized" (19 October 2026, 66 minutes), "How a £1.5m Crisis Changed His Approach to Risk - Ep 38 Ben Bowles, CEO CEG" (5 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "When to Say No to Work: Business Failure Lessons - Ep 37, David March" (28 September 2026, 63 minutes).

How often does The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice publish?

The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 39 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice?

Booking probability for The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice's contact route on record: public web form.

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Ben Payne hosts The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice, a business show with 39 episodes published.

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  • The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice

    How to Stop Competing on Price - Ep 40, Jesse Wroblewski CEO Decommoditized

    Oct 19, 20261h 6m

    Why do so many businesses claim to be different while looking and sounding exactly like their competitors? Jesse Wroblewski explains how meaningful brand differentiation can help a business escape price competition...

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    How a £1.5m Crisis Changed His Approach to Risk - Ep 38 Ben Bowles, CEO CEG

    Oct 5, 20261h 4m

    COVID cost Ben Bowles’s business approximately £1.5 million. Five years later, he explains why surviving that period made him more willing to take risk—and much clearer about where risk becomes reckless. Ben was the...

  • The Business Takeaway Podcast, Leadership & Business Advice

    When to Say No to Work: Business Failure Lessons - Ep 37, David March

    Sep 28, 20261h 3m

    When should you turn down work your business needs? David March joins Ben Payne to share the business failure lessons he learnt from pricing under pressure, overtrading and eventually closing his own company. David has...

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    How to Build a Brand People Actually Remember - Ep 36, T. Christian Helms, Helms Workshop

    Sep 21, 20261h 9m

    How do you build a memorable brand when every competitor uses the same language, imagery and promises? T. Christian Helms explains why brand differentiation starts with honest research, clear positioning and a...

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    Your Team Might Fear You More Than Respect You - Ep 35, Kyle McDowell, Begin With WE

    Sep 14, 20261h 4m

    Your Team Might Fear You More Than Respect You. What happens when you're executive leadership delivering exceptional results but discover that the people around you fear you more than they respect you? What's the career...

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    Why More Growth Can Make Your Business Worse - Ep34, Cameron Magee, CEO avad3

    Sep 7, 20261h 10m

    What happens when growing your business stops making it better? Cameron Magee started working in event production as a teenager in Arkansas before building avad3 into a national US event production company. But his most...

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    Your Logo Is Not Your Brand: Trust, AI and the Marketing Mistakes Businesses Make - Ep 32, Jason Clark CMO Tectonic

    Aug 24, 202657 min

    What really makes a strong brand — and why do so many businesses still confuse branding with a logo? This week, Ben speaks with Jason Clark, Chief Marketing Officer at Tectonic and former owner of VIA Studio, about...

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    Your Business Sucks: Escape the Hamster Wheel Before It Breaks You - Ep 31, Peter Boolkah Scaling Up Business Coach

    Aug 17, 202649 min

    Most people start a business because they want greater freedom, more control over their time and the opportunity to build a better life. But for many founders, the opposite happens. They lack finding the best business...

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    AI Won’t Replace Your Team. Someone Using It Will — Ep 30, Ricardo Arcia CEO, Teravision Technologies

    Aug 10, 202657 min

    Artificial intelligence promises faster delivery, lower costs and extraordinary productivity. But what happens when the people expected to use it do not trust it, do not understand it or believe it could ultimately...

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    Why Sustainability Isn't Costing Businesses Money... It's Making Them Money - Ep 29 Emily Coon, St Austells Brewery

    Aug 3, 202657 min

    Can sustainability actually make your business more profitable? For many business leaders, sustainability is still seen as a cost. Something that's expensive, difficult to measure and only worth doing because...

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    The Business Behind Britain's Biggest Pantomimes - Ep 28 Steve Boden, Imagine Theatre

    Jul 27, 20261h 3m

    W hat does it really take to produce one of the UK's biggest pantomime businesses? In this episode of The Business Takeaway Podcast, Ben Payne sits down with Steve Boden, Joint CEO of Imagine Theatre, to explore the...

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    Why Footballers Go Broke: The Money Lessons Most Players Learn Too Late - Ep 27 Alex Smithies, Brooks Sport

    Jul 17, 202651 min

    In this episode, Alex Smithies, a former professional goalkeeper turned financial planner, shares his journey from the pitch to advising athletes on life after sports. Discover how the mindset around money and career...

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    Culture Isn’t Words on a Wall - Ep 26, Dave Coull CEO Stage Electrics Group

    Jun 29, 20261h 10m

    Building Culture and Trust in Business with Dave Coull - In this episode, we explore the essential elements of cultivating a strong organisational culture and leading with authenticity. Dave Coull, CEO of Stage...

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    The Founder Changing How Theatres Sell Seats - Ep 25, Ryan Metcalfe CEO Preevue

    Jun 22, 20261h 11m

    In this episode, Ryan Metcalfe, founder and CEO of Preevue, shares candid insights on the evolution of digital twins, the significance of failure, and how technology is reshaping theatre and entertainment industries...

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    They Didn’t Win for 108 Years… Then Everything Changed - Ep 22 Joshua Lifrak, Mental Performance Coach,

    Jun 2, 202658 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we explore how principles from professional sports, especially baseball, can transform business culture and individual mindset. Joshua Lifrak shares insights from his decades of experience in sport...

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    Building a Business Where People Actually Want to Work - Ep 21 Matt Turner, Founder Clownfish Events

    May 26, 20261h 1mS0

    <p>In this episode, Matt Turner shares his candid journey from founding Clownfish Events to discovering new ways to lead and develop organisational culture. His insights highlight the importance of authentic leadership...

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    The Barber Who’s Saving Lives One Conversation at a Time - Ep 20 Tom Chapman, MD Hear to Talk Training

    May 19, 20261h 4mS0

    <p>In this episode, Tom Chapman shares his inspiring journey from a hairdresser to mental health advocate, highlighting how everyday conversations—especially in workplaces—can significantly impact mental well-being...

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    Why Business Founders Hit the Scaling Ceiling — A COO's Fix | Episode 19 Derek Fredrickson - Founder & CEO, The COO Solution

    May 12, 20261h 1mS0

    <p>In this episode, Derek Fredrickson, founder and CEO of The CEO Solution, dives deep into the strategic role of fractional CEOs and COOs during scaling. Discover what traits to look for in leadership teams, how to...

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    Leadership After Burnout | Starting Consulting Without the Corporate Chaos - Ep 18, Brad Nelms, Founder TekX

    May 5, 202658 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Brad Nelms, founder of TekX, shares his journey from a 20-year career in entertainment behind the scenes to launching his own consulting business. He discusses the real challenges and lessons learned...

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    How to Scale a Business to 100 Staff (Without Losing Control) - Episode 17, Sam Tamplin MD, TSL

    Apr 28, 20261h 14mS0

    <p>Building a Lighting Business: 20 Years of Growth, Ceo insights, Leadership Skills, and business culture with Sam Tamplin</p><p>In this episode, Sam Tamplin shares insights from building TSL from a small lighting...

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