• The secret to a successful coffee shop! - Joel Rivers Ep 29
    Nov 12 2025

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    Joel Rivers - https://www.driinkcoffeeclub.co.uk/


    What We Reading Books

    Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara

    Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell


    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Joel Rivers – entrepreneur, coffee enthusiast, and founder of Driink Coffee Club, a growing brand bringing quality coffee experiences to communities across the UK.

    Joel shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of turning a passion into a business to building a brand that’s reshaping how people connect over coffee. He opens up about the challenges, wins, and motivation that drive him — from creating memorable customer experiences to scaling a values-driven business in a competitive market.

    🎧 Tune in for a motivating and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, brand building, and turning passion into profit.
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    56 mins
  • £40 Million Entrepreneur - Ep. 28 Sam Malins
    Nov 5 2025

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    What we reading books...

    - The E Myth by Michael E Gerber

    - Instant Cashflow by Bradley Sugars

    - Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

    - The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham

    - Radical Candor by Kim Scott

    - Shoe Dog by Phil Knight


    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sam Malins - entrepreneur, business builder, and visionary leader behind a county-wide business, a national business, and a global enterprise.

    Sam shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how he’s scaled across multiple levels - from local operations to international success. He breaks down the mindset, strategy, and business structure required to grow beyond borders, while staying grounded in strong leadership and team culture.

    With honesty and clarity, Sam discusses what it takes to build businesses that perform at every scale, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how motivation and vision drive sustainable growth.

    🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, business expansion, and thinking bigger than ever before.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • This phones business turns £1.4 Million and retains 30%... - Ep. 27 Dave Spittlehouse
    Oct 29 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Dave Spittlehouse – entrepreneur, business leader, and founder of Simpatico, a phone sales business turning over £1.4 million with an impressive 30% profit margin.

    Dave shares his story of building Simpatico from the ground up, revealing the mindset, motivation, and business model behind his success. He opens up about the lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey — from leading a sales team with purpose to creating a system-driven business that thrives in a competitive market.

    🎧 Tune in for a motivational and practical conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable business growth.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep.26 Jamie Darkin - How to create a £4 million property company without owning any property...
    Oct 22 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Jamie Darkin – property entrepreneur, business owner, and founder of a successful rent-to-rent property business built through determination, strategy, and motivation.

    Jamie shares his inspiring journey as an entrepreneur in the property industry, revealing how he started from scratch and built a thriving business model that generates consistent results. He talks about the realities of being a business-minded entrepreneur — from finding the right opportunities and managing risk, to building strong relationships and staying motivated when challenges arise.With openness and entrepreneurial energy, Jamie dives into the mindset needed to grow a property business with purpose. He discusses the habits, motivation, and focus that drive success, and how every entrepreneur can create lasting wealth through persistence and smart decision-making.

    🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and motivational conversation about entrepreneurship, property investing, and building a business that supports your goals and lifestyle.

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    49 mins
  • Letting People Go, Recruitment And How To Stay Productive As An Entrepreneur...
    Oct 15 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Josh Dowe – accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and expert in building high-performing teams.

    In this special Q&A episode, Josh dives into some of the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs face today—recruitment, letting people go, and developing productive habits that drive sustainable success. Drawing from real-world experience, he shares practical frameworks for finding and keeping top talent, managing difficult conversations with empathy and clarity, and structuring your day for maximum impact.

    With honesty and depth, Josh reveals how discipline, culture, and consistency shape an entrepreneur’s ability to lead effectively and scale with confidence.

    🎧 Tune in for a straight-talking and insightful conversation about people, performance, and the habits that separate good entrepreneurs from great ones.
    👉 Subscribe now and don’t miss this powerful Q&A episode packed with actionable wisdom for founders, leaders, and anyone serious about building a business that thrives.

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    32 mins
  • AI, Short Term Thinking and what advice you should ignore
    Oct 8 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features a special Q&A session with Mark Creaser – accomplished entrepreneur, business mentor, and strategic leader known for helping founders unlock growth and clarity in their ventures.

    In this interactive episode, James and Mark dive deep into real questions from the Entrepreneur Conversations community—covering everything from scaling challenges and leadership mindset to overcoming setbacks and staying focused through uncertainty. Mark shares candid, experience-driven advice on how to think like a true entrepreneur, make better decisions under pressure, and create sustainable success.

    With authenticity and sharp insight, he breaks down the realities of entrepreneurship—the wins, the losses, and the lessons that shape long-term achievement.

    🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and practical conversation packed with real-world strategies and actionable takeaways from one of the most engaging business minds in the game.
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    39 mins
  • Ep. 23 Sam Stoffel - I sold my business for £10 million, here’s how I did it.
    Oct 1 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sam Stoffel – tech entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and founder of a digital business that he successfully exited for $10 million.

    Sam opens up about the journey from startup uncertainty to acquisition success, sharing the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and tactical decisions that led to a life-changing exit. From bootstrapping in the early days to navigating high-stakes negotiations, Sam delivers powerful insights on scaling with intention and preparing a business for sale.

    With clarity and humility, he unpacks the lessons he learned the hard way, the importance of building a strong team, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for long-term wealth—not just short-term wins.

    🎧 Tune in for a bold and honest conversation about vision, execution, and what it really takes to build a business that someone wants to buy.

    👉 Subscribe now and don’t miss this valuable episode packed with real-world advice for founders, operators, and anyone aiming for a high-value exit.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 22 Sally Wilson - 7 Figure E-Commerce Business
    Sep 24 2025

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    This episode of Entrepreneur Conversations hosted by James Martin features Sally Wilson – founder of Caterpillar Cross Stitch, a fast-growing craft brand inspiring creativity, mindfulness, and community through modern cross stitch designs.

    Sally shares her journey from Law professional to creative entrepreneur, revealing how she turned a passion project into a thriving global business. From building a loyal online following to launching sell-out subscription boxes and collaborating with major craft brands, Sally offers a masterclass in niche entrepreneurship.

    With honesty and insight, she dives into the power of community-led growth, the challenges of scaling a handmade business, and how staying true to your passion can fuel long-term success.

    🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation about creativity, resilience, and building a brand that stitches people together—one design at a time.

    👉 Subscribe now and don’t miss this uplifting episode packed with lessons for founders, makers, and anyone ready to turn a hobby into a business.

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    1 hr and 7 mins