Businessin Wales: The Podcast

Prostate Cymru's Head of Commercial, Owen Pugsley joins Daniel for this episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast. The theme being men's health, Owen addresses the misconceptions with prostate exams and highlights the importance of getting a test. Owen also explains some incredible experiences he has had while fundraising for Prostate Cymru. Sponsored by Sinclair Group.    

On the 20th episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast, Managing Director of Brains Brewery, Nick Payne joins the show. Nick speaks on his early career working for Diageo and Guinness, and how he applied his experience to elevate the Brains brand. He discusses the current trends in the hospitality industry as well as his company's plans for the future.

This week welcomed members of the Women empowerment community, SheWho for a roundtable special. Co-founded by Women in leadership roles, the group speak about what SheWho means to them, as well as their last event held on International Women's day.  They emphasise allyship and momentum as key factors of achieving actionable change within industries. This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

This week welcomes Rhys Morris, Managing Director of The Busy Group, an organisation committed to reengaging young people with education. Rhys talks about his early life, serving in the army before joining The Busy Group.  He also shares heart-warming stories of how The Busy Group has changed the lives of their students. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

Director of Boyce Group, Niall Leighton-Boyce, and Cllr James Clarke, join Daniel in this latest edition of the Businessin Wales podcast. Daniel explores the pair's working relationship between an investor and cabinet member. Niall and James also highlight the progress that has been made in redeveloping Newport's city centre and reveal the ambitious plans they have for the future.  This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.

On this episode, the podcast travelled to Sinclair Land Rover to host a panel that discussed the cost of doing business in Wales including: Jamie Callan, head of business at Sinclair Land Rover Swansea, Andrew Douglas, manager of Swansea Business Improvement District, Sarah Pearce, COO at A&D Carbon Solutions, and Russel Greenslade, Director of CBI Wales. This podcast is sponsored by Sinclair Group.    

James Robinson, Managing Director of Hello Starling, joins Daniel in the latest episode of the Businessin Wales podcast.  James discusses the evolution of media and the challenges it poses. He explains how agencies like Hello Starling have adapted through this ever-changing landscape and also offers advice on what makes successful advertising.  He also talks about the importance of our inaugural WomenIn Wales awards in March, and why Hello Starling have chosen to be the headline sponsor.  This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group. 

CEO and Founder of TownSq, Gareth Jones, joins the Businessin Wales Podcast this week.  Daniel and Gareth discuss the latest changes to business rates in Wales and look ahead to the upcoming revaluation in April. Gareth shares his thoughts on creating fairer opportunity for small businesses to thrive.  This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

This edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast sees us joined by Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director of FOR Cardiff, the Business Improvement District for the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city transforming before our eyes, and after a year of outstanding events and plans for major infrastructure, we ask: Has there ever been a more exciting time to be a Cardiffian? This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.

This latest episode welcomes Ollie Griffiths, former Dragons and Wales international rugby player who discusses his endeavours into property during his career and now becoming an online personal trainer. Ollie also opened up about living with a rare condition which made him prioritise health and wellness. This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.    

In the first episode of 2026, Dean Jones joins the podcast and discusses the potential trends in the coming year across media and advertising, as well as plans for his own company including a debut awards night. He also looks back on his journey and the lessons he learned to become a founder and sales & marketing director today.

In the tenth episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we're joined by special guest Henry Engelhardt, founder of Admiral and dubbed the "Father of Welsh FinTech". In a wide-ranging interview, we cover everything from his life growing up in Chicago, early business lessons, to setting up one of Wales' most successful companies and the highs and lows along the way. Henry also discusses his thoughts on the shortage of great leaders and managers across the world and his mission to correct it.

In the ninth episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we host three special guests in reaction to this year's Autumn Budget announcement.  Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, John Hurst, Partner of Harding Evans, Laura Selby, and Associate Director of FOR Cardiff, Emily Cotterill, all joined us to give their insight on what the budget means for Wales.

In the latest edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast, we are joined by Captains Clubhouse co-founders and experienced sports leaders Ria Burrage-Male and Vicki Sutton to discuss leadership, resilience and starting a new platform.

In the latest edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast, we speak with Plaid Cymru Senedd Member and the party's spokesperson for the economy and energy, Luke Fletcher MS. This podcast was recorded in July 2025.

In our sixth edition of the Businessin Wales Podcast we're joined by the Welsh Government's Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant MS.

In the fifth episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we travel to Sinclair Jaguar Land Rover in Swansea for a very special round table episode of the show, speaking to local business owners. This podcast is sponsored by the Sinclair Group.  

In the fourth episode of the Busiessin Wales podcast, we're joined by Abi Reader, Deputy President of the National Farmers' Union Cymru, to talk everything farming and the Royal Welsh Show, from the Sustainable Farming Scheme, Inheritance Tax and memories from Europe's biggest agricultural show.

In this episode of the Businessin Wales podcast, we're joined by fromer leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd, Andrew RT Davies, to talk about life on his family farm and next year's Senedd Election.

In the second episode of the Businessin Wales Podcast, Lucy Cohen joins us to talk about her battle for equality, her Commonwealth silver medal and how she built Mazuma Money from an idea to an innovation leader in FinTech.

Joining us on the inaugural episode of the Businessin Wales podcast is Andrew Coombs, Managing Director of the Bridgestone Group and former Wales rugby international, for an open and honest conversation about getting started in business, working alongside rugby, his favourite moments in a Wales shirt, his thoughts on the Lions selection, the future of Welsh rugby, and his dementia diagnosis