The Business Alchemists
by Phil Akilade
The podcast where we uncover the magic of entrepreneurship, business growth, transformation, and innovation! I’m Phil Akilade, an entrepreneur, CEO/Leadership coach, consultant and a lifelong business strategist.If you're a founder, CEO, investor, or business leader—or just someone fascinated by how great businesses are built—you're in the right place.In each episode, we share bold ideas, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world stories on scaling businesses, breaking through obstacles, and harnessing the fusion of people, technology, and leadership to create extraordinary results.
Episodes
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𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵...𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵
If you're a CEO, founder, or ambitious professional who wants to: ✅ Sell more effectively ✅ Command more influence ✅ Get promoted and paid what you’re worth... …this episode is your shortcut to learning 𝘩𝘰𝘸.Leah Kim Brighton isn't your average communication coach. She's a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵...
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The Secrets of a Bootstrapped Founder
Think raising $6M guarantees startup success? Think again! In this raw, no-BS conversation, J.Y. Delmot, co-founder of BuddiesHR and ex-Y Combinator alum reveals the real lessons behind the flashy headlines. From building a SaaS that hit $60K MRR on the side, to losing it all when Instagram shut...
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Brain Tumour to Mission for Human Connections
In this episode of the Business Alchemist Podcast, Phil Akilade speaks with James Mays, founder of Rodeo and asks, What drives someone to build a new startup after selling their last one, and surviving a brain tumour diagnosis? They explore the importance of community and events in today's...
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AI: Just another Hype Cycle?
In this episode of the Business Alchemist podcast, Phil Akilade speaks with Nick Sales, a fractional CTO with 35 years of experience in AI. They explore the reality of AI, discussing whether it is genuine innovation or merely hype. Nick shares his mixed feelings about the current AI landscape,...
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The Future of Lead Gen Isn’t AI. It’s THIS.
What if the next great sales breakthrough isn’t artificial intelligence but actual warm introductions? In this episode of the Business Alchemist Podcast, Phil Akilade sits down with Mike Adams, founder of Start-Up IntroStars and self-proclaimed King of Networking, to expose the inconvenient truth...
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AI: Friend or Foe in the Workplace?
In this episode of the Business Alchemist podcast, Phil Akilade speaks with Ken West, a managing partner at Valenta, about the practical applications of AI in the Supply Chain. They discuss the divide in perceptions of AI, its potential to assist rather than replace jobs, and the importance of…
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AI may just have made CFO's obsolete!
In this episode of the Business Alchemist podcast, Phil Akilade interviews Ian Randolph, the Chief Product Officer of Nume, discussing the transformative impact of AI on finance and entrepreneurship. Ian emphasises the reality of AI as an exponential technology that is reshaping the business...
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Alternative Practitioners: Modern medicine could be keeping your patients sick!
In this episode of the Business Alchemist podcast, Phil Akilade interviews Trevor Gunn, a medical biochemist and alternative health practitioner. They discuss the challenges faced by alternative health practitioners in understanding and treating modern illnesses, the limitations of orthodox...
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Speaking - The critical Leadership skill
In this episode of the Business Alchemists Podcast, Phil Akilade interviews Cindy Ashton, an expert in authentic leadership communication. They discuss the importance of the skill of speaking for leaders who have to make every deal count. Cindy shares her insights on how to connect with audiences...
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Autism in business - blessing or curse?
Reluctant entrepreneur Roger Horlock, shares his hazardous journey from starting up to successfully growing an independent broadband network in Brighton. He discusses the challenges he faced due to his late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, how this condition shaped his approach to business and...
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The Journey of a Plant Based Entrepreneur
In this first episode of Business Alchemists, Phil Akilade interviews Michael Hill, founder of One Planet Pizza. They discuss Michael's journey from a successful consultancy to creating a plant-based pizza brand, the challenges of production, marketing strategies, and navigating the pandemic....
About this show
The podcast where we uncover the magic of entrepreneurship, business growth, transformation, and innovation! I’m Phil Akilade, an entrepreneur, CEO/Leadership coach, consultant and a lifelong business strategist.If you're a founder, CEO, investor, or business leader—or just someone fascinated by how great businesses are built—you're in the right place.In each episode, we share bold ideas, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world stories on scaling businesses, breaking through obstacles, and harnessing the fusion of people, technology, and leadership to create extraordinary results.
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