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  • Spencer Matthews Reveals How His Drinks Brand Took A Nose Dive

    Spencer Matthews Reveals How His Drinks Brand Took A Nose Dive
    2026/02/24
    In this candid and compelling episode of The Business Men, ex- Made In Chelsea star turned endurance athlete Spencer Matthews joins the show for his most open conversation yet. Known for his drive, ambition, and high-profile entrepreneurial journey, Spencer pulls back the curtain on the real story behind his business ventures—from the exhilarating highs to the setbacks that tested his resilience. He talks openly about mistakes, pivots, lessons learned, and the pressure that comes with building brands in the public eye. Honest, reflective, and surprisingly raw, this episode offers a rare look at the reality of entrepreneurship—and the unshakable mindset required to keep moving forward. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 分
  • The Results Are In... Did Joel Dommett OR Ben Shephard get PIERCED?!

    The Results Are In... Did Joel Dommett OR Ben Shephard get PIERCED?!
    2026/02/17
    Brave?! Or just plain stupid?! After weeks of teasing, debating, bargaining, and stalling… the day has finally arrived. It’s the moment you lot have been waiting for. One of our beloved hosts, Joel Dommett, or Ben Shephard, is officially getting PIERCED. The tension is real. The stakes are absurd. The commitment? Questionable at best. In this highly anticipated episode, The Business Men deliver a perfect cocktail of chaos and anticipation as it ACTUALLY happens.... with YOU as our witness! Will the newly adorned host regret everything? There’s only one way to find out. Grab your headphones... today, history (and a nipple) is made. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Thank you to Pierce Me London Holborn for being such great sports with this journey. You can find them here: https://piercemelondon.co.uk/ We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email or send us a voice note at TBM@sonymusic.com and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Skincare Expert Caroline Hirons: Not Everyone Is A Fan Of You

    Skincare Expert Caroline Hirons: Not Everyone Is A Fan Of You
    2026/02/10
    This week on The Business Men, Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard sit down with globally recognised skincare expert and bestselling author Caroline Hirons. She is iconically a straight‑talking industry powerhouse known for her no‑nonsense approach, loyal community, and game‑changing beauty advice. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Caroline opens up about growing her business, why it felt so right, and how she did NOT enjoy pitching for investment! Expect candid stories, sharp insights, laughs, and a fascinating look into what it really takes to run a brand when millions are watching your every move. If you’re interested in business, beauty, personal branding, or simply love hearing from people who tell it like it is, this episode is unmissable. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at TBM@sonymusic.com or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 分
  • How young Sara Davies took on Helix (the one's who make your school protractors!)

    How young Sara Davies took on Helix (the one's who make your school protractors!)
    2026/02/03
    Sara Davies from 'Dragons' Den,' shares her incredible experiences in business, from her humble beginnings in crafting to building a multi-million-pound empire. Sara offers invaluable advice on the crucial aspects of starting and maintaining a successful business, and the significance of listening to customers. She also talks about her stint as the quiz show host for Time is Money and how stepping out of her comfort zone has helped her grow personally and professionally. Plus Ben Vs Joel continues as the guys take on their next challenge to get as many people to fill out their skincare survey as possible. And we find out WHO's more famous....Catherine Tate or Jamie Oliver?! Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at TBM@sonymusic.com or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 分
  • How Tropicana lost $50 million when it switched it's branding

    How Tropicana lost $50 million when it switched it's branding
    2026/01/28
    Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard reveal how they came up with their skincare brand name - Joel and Ben For Skin. The rationale behind it, and their plans for the brand's logo and visual identity. And Sam Dumont, Executive Creative Director at Blue Marlin, shares her wealth of knowledge about design, branding and how to properly brief a designer. Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at TBM@sonymusic.com or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen 👉 Sam Dumont’s Creative Brief Template (FREE on Patreon): https://bit.ly/4bhGBWE Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 分
  • Joel and Ben FINALLY have the name of their skincare brand.... thanks to YOU!

    Joel and Ben FINALLY have the name of their skincare brand.... thanks to YOU!
    2026/01/20
    Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x The listeners have spoken! Joel and Ben finally unveil the official name of their brand‑new skincare brand.... FINALLY! This episode marks the true beginning of the brand’s journey: no products, no packaging… just a name, a dream, and two very excitable hosts. To help them understand what happens next, the boys sit down with former Chief Marketing Officer of Boots, Pete Markey, for a masterclass in early‑stage branding and marketing. From shaping a brand’s identity to figuring out how to stand out on a crowded shelf, Pete gives the boys a crash course in what they should (and shouldn’t) do now that the name is locked in. Expect laughs, lessons, listener power, and the first proper step into building a skincare brand from scratch. It all starts here. We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at TBM@sonymusic.com or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen What's the stupidest brand name you've ever heard of? 👉 Submit here Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 分
  • Unveiling Our Skincare Brand Name: The Final Three

    Unveiling Our Skincare Brand Name: The Final Three
    2026/01/14
    Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett reveal the final three names for their upcoming skincare brand. This episode delves into the rigorous workshop that led to the shortlist and discusses the unique significance of each name. The guys also talk about their ongoing survey challenge, and the weekly challenges they'll be set. PLUS an incentive for one of them to get pierced if they meet a target of 5000 survey submission by February 14th. We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at TBM@sonymusic.com or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Joel & Ben on What’s Next for Business in 2026 (and What 2025 Taught Us)

    Joel & Ben on What’s Next for Business in 2026 (and What 2025 Taught Us)
    2026/01/06
    Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho Joel and Ben are back in 2026 with a bang! They dive into the hottest business trends set to shape the year—from AI-driven innovation to sustainability strategies—while reflecting on their biggest wins and lessons from 2025. Expect sharp insights, candid conversations, and a roadmap for staying ahead in the ever-changing business world. Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod Email us at podcasts@sonymusic.com and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 分