At first glance, it looked like the future of work. Open-plan spaces, kombucha on tap, and a promise to “elevate the world’s consciousness.” Founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey, WeWork wasn’t just offering office space, it was selling a movement. By 2019, it had exploded into over 100 cities across 29 countries, racking up a jaw-dropping $47 billion valuation.

But underneath the glossy branding and community buzzwords, things were spiralling. Fast.

We dig into how WeWork’s entire business model was built on shaky foundations, leasing long-term real estate and subletting it short-term, inflating numbers, and at times leasing properties back to themselves. Add in Neumann’s erratic behaviour, outsized voting control, and eyebrow-raising personal enrichment, and you’ve got a business too caught up in the hype to see its own downfall coming.

We unpack how, post-collapse, WeWork has tried to rise from the ashes, this time with a focus on profitability, sustainability, and actually doing the work rather than just selling the vibe.

About Simon and Danielle:

Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.

For decades, Boeing was seen as the gold standard in commercial aviation. The 737, launched back in 1968, became the world’s best-selling jet, trusted by airlines and passengers across the globe. But the story took a dark turn with the arrival of the 737 Max, a model that would come to symbolise how corporate pressure, poor design choices, and regulatory gaps can turn deadly.

We’re diving into the tragic failures that led to the 2018 and 2019 crashes, both caused by the MCAS system, an automated “safety” feature that instead sent planes into fatal dives. These crashes grounded the entire 737 Max fleet from March 2019 to November 2020.

But this isn’t just about a faulty system. It’s about corporate culture, corners being cut, and the lack of pilot input during crucial design decisions. We’re asking: what happens when innovation is rushed, regulations get blurred, and shareholder value trumps safety?

If you've ever looked out of a plane window and wondered just how much you’re relying on systems you know nothing about... this one’s going to stay with you.

About Simon and Danielle:

Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.

Remember when getting a cab meant waiting in the rain, fumbling for cash, and hoping the driver knew your route? Uber came along in 2009 and flipped the script, offering sleek, on-demand rides with a few taps on your phone. What started as a luxury app has become a global giant, now holding over 75% of the US rideshare market and contributing a massive £5 billion to the UK economy by 2024.

But innovation always comes with consequences. As Uber rose, traditional taxi services declined, with London’s iconic black cabs falling in just a few years. The company faced intense legal battles around driver classification, workers’ rights, and safety concerns.

So, is Uber the hero of modern transport, or just another tech disruptor that broke the rules to dominate the market? We dig into its evolution, controversy, and impact, looking at how it reshaped urban mobility while forcing entire industries to play catch-up. We also talk about Uber’s pivot towards electric vehicles and whether its future is more sustainable, or just another layer of polished PR.

If you’ve ever hit “Book Ride” without thinking twice, this one’s for you. Let’s explore the convenience, the cost, and the complexity of the app that changed how we move through the world.

About Simon and Danielle:

Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business.

Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003.

Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009.

Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the pub – and they decided that now was the time to bring these conversations to a wider audience and invite them to join the chat.

Both Simon and Danielle are successful business owners in their own rights with big plans for the future but will never lose their love of talking all things business… and the pub.