Episodes

  • Ep21. Dimensions Fulfilment - Chris Paton

    Ep21. Dimensions Fulfilment - Chris Paton
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode of Glasgow Business Stories, we sit down with Chris Paton, Managing Director of Dimensions Fulfilment, to explore the world of e-commerce fulfilment, partnerships, and innovation.

    Chris takes us behind the scenes of his business, explaining how they manage stock for Scottish brands like Tennents, Ian MacLeod Distillers, and Edinburgh Gin, and deliver everything from subscription boxes to theatre mail-outs. He shares insights on building true partnerships with clients, learning from the next generation, and creating the systems that keep a fast-moving business running smoothly.

    Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how fulfilment works at scale, this episode is packed with lessons on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
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    40 mins
  • Ep20. Vidatec - Ross Wilson

    Ep20. Vidatec - Ross Wilson
    Mar 6 2026
    Join us on this episode of Glasgow Business Stories with Ross Wilson, Founder and CEO of Vidatec, as we dive into how purpose, values, and technology can transform a business.

    Ross shares insights from leading a tech company as a non-techie, working with Team GB to optimise performance, and creating products that genuinely serve people - including the hugely successful Couch to 5K app. He also talks about embedding meaningful values within your team and why alignment, trust, and clarity of purpose are key to long-term success.

    Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or just curious about how technology and human insight intersect, there’s plenty to learn from Ross’s approach.
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    37 mins
  • Ep19. Redpath Bruce - Christian Bruce

    Ep19. Redpath Bruce - Christian Bruce
    Feb 20 2026
    In this episode of Glasgow Business Stories, we sit down with Christian Bruce, partner at Redpath Bruce, to explore the moments, relationships and mindset that have shaped his career in business.

    Christian reflects on an early period of uncertainty and how an unexpected opportunity took him far beyond the path he thought he was on, teaching him the value of adaptability and backing yourself when things feel unclear. He also shares honest insights into leadership, including how energy and empathy from the top influence culture across an entire organisation.

    The conversation dives into the importance of teamwork and collaboration, why no one succeeds alone, and how trust within a team can become a real competitive advantage. Christian also speaks openly about working alongside his sister in the business, and how shared values, integrity and mutual support have been central to their success.

    If you’re interested in leadership, culture, and building a business that reflects who you are as a person, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep18. Frank Dick OBE

    Ep18. Frank Dick OBE
    Feb 6 2026
    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep17. Safer Group - Ryan Clark

    Ep17. Safer Group - Ryan Clark
    Jan 23 2026
    In this episode of Glasgow Business Stories, we sit down with Ryan Clark, founder and CEO of Safer Group, to explore how a temporary job and a curiosity for technology turned into a fast-growing security business.

    Ryan shares his journey from studying engineering to building an iPhone app, before realising there was a bigger opportunity to rethink how security services are delivered. He talks openly about the early days of the business, from turning up on construction sites asking for a chance, to sleepless nights spent personally monitoring alarms.

    We also discuss the mindset required to turn down acquisition offers, why vision and culture matter more than chasing numbers, and how Ryan had to change personally as the company grew. From learning to trust a team, to becoming a stabilising force for both staff and customers, this conversation offers a rare look at the realities of scaling a business.

    If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, technology-led services, or the personal growth that comes with leadership, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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    39 mins
  • Ep16. VWM Wealth - Lisa Johnstone

    Ep16. VWM Wealth - Lisa Johnstone
    Jan 9 2026
    In this episode of Glasgow Business Stories, we sit down with Lisa Johnston, Managing Director of VWM Wealth, to talk about financial planning, leadership, and what it really takes to build trust with clients.

    Lisa shares her journey into financial services, from studying the subject at university to working her way through administration, paraplanning and advice before stepping into leadership. She reflects on following a traditional path, learning the technical detail of the role, and why that foundation has shaped how she leads today.

    We also explore how many business owners pour everything into their companies while neglecting their own personal financial planning, why understanding your spending is more important than most people realise, and how good advice can set you up for the long term without constant intervention.
    Lisa talks openly about building a team with both technical skill and human connection, challenging the idea that financial advice should feel distant or inaccessible, and explaining who financial planning is really for in a world full of online opinions and influencers.

    If you are a business owner, thinking about your finances, or interested in how professional services firms grow through people and relationships, this is an episode well worth your time.
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    43 mins
  • Ep15. The Victor Pizza Co. - Anne Marie and Melissa Cairney

    Ep15. The Victor Pizza Co. - Anne Marie and Melissa Cairney
    Dec 26 2025
    In this episode of Glasgow Business Stories, we sit down with Anne Marie and Melissa Cairney, mother and daughter and the Managing Director and Sales and Marketing Manager behind The Victor Pizza Co.

    Anne Marie shares her journey from community focused work and an unexpected start in sales to building, selling and reinvesting in businesses that prioritise people, relationships and repeat customers. What began with learning on the job evolved into a clear vision around focus, simplicity and long term growth.

    Melissa brings the next generation perspective, talking about growing with customers, knowing when infrastructure must catch up with demand, and making tough decisions to invest in the future of the business. Together, they offer a candid look at what it means to run a family business at scale while staying grounded in values, trust and teamwork.

    From simplifying operations and building strong teams, to recognising when growth requires bold investment, this conversation is full of practical lessons for business owners navigating change.
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    33 mins
  • Ep14. Equi's Ice Cream - David & Alex Equi

    Ep14. Equi's Ice Cream - David & Alex Equi
    Dec 12 2025
    40 mins