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The Business Brunch

Each week, Oxfordshire based entrepreneur, Ben Thompson, interviews local business leaders and discusses the week’s business affecting topics.

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    Week 273: What Makes A High Performing Team? | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Matt Grierson, Jane Fryatt and Graham Hutchings to discuss what it takes to build a high-performing team.

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    Week 272: Why Where You Work Matters | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Kevin Jessup, Kate Drewett, and Sally Day to discuss why where you work matters, and ways to improve you working day

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    Week 271: Ace Training | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Adam Marsh and Lisa Marie Perkins from Ace Training to discuss how they're supporting individuals into rewarding careers.

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    Week 270: Events in Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Aaron Posey, James Walton, and Chris Jones to discuss all things Events in Oxfordshire.

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    Week 269: Building Your Personal Brand | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Kathryn Fell, Benjamin Cook and Sam Kandiyali, to discuss the power of building your personal brand

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    Week 268: The Future Of Recruitment | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch Ben’s the one answering the questions as Rich chats to him about the future of recruitment

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    Week 267: How Employers Can Support Parents With Children | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Sabiene North, Chris Sutton, and Alice Biddiscombe for a discussion around supporting parents with children in the workplace.

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    Week 266: The Future Of Print | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Clive Taylor and Corinna Jones to discuss the future of print and why it still plays a massive role for local businesses

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    Week 265: Building Connection at Work | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Helen Joy, Allan Smith, and Alex Dean to explore what it really means to build connection at work

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    Week 264: Cyber Security | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Rohan Lumer-Raybould, Regina Johnys and James Bishop

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    Week 263: Stress Awareness Month: Why work stress is a cultural design issue, not a wellbeing issue | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week, Ben is joined by Angela Rixon and Lesley Cooper to discuss a powerful topic for Stress Awareness Month.

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    Week 262: Mental Health | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by James Constable from Oxford United and Rebecca Lisi from Rebecca Lisi Therapy to talk all about mental health.

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    Week 261: The Westgate | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Chris Jones, Aggie Webber and Zoe Scattergood to talk about The Westgate, and all things Oxford!

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    Week 260: Drinks of Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Andrew Parsons, Mark Hayes-Kemp, and Mark Graham to explore the world of drinks in Oxfordshire!

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    Week 259: Reflective Show | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Rich for a special reflective show, looking back at the past few months and sharing insights

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    Week 258: The Art of Networking | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Caroline O’Connor, Richard Rosser, and Peter Moles to discuss the art of Business Networking!

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    Week 257: A Legal Update | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Ellen Moran, Sarah Ramsden-Jones and Zoe Rose from Knights for a big legal update covering all sorts of areas of law.

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    Week 256: International Women’s Day! | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Louise Gregory, Jenna Legg, and Naomi Bedeau. They’ll be talking about what International Women’s Day means to them.

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    Week 255: Smart Homes, Energy, Etc. | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Jason Hobbins, Daniel Wallis, and Michael Holliday to dive into the world of smart homes and energy solutions.

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    Week 254: Smart Garden Products | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Jonathan, to talk about how his company has built a reputation for smart garden solutions

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    Week 253: Oxfordshire Business Awards | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Helen Brind to chat about the different ways you can get involved in the Oxfordshire Business Awards!

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    Week 252: Finance For Business Owners | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by George Wagerfield, Chris Morris, and Nick Longford to talk about finance for business owners

  23. 153

    Week 251: gloveglu | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Paul Sherratt to talk about how gloveglu began, the risks he took, and the key moments that helped shape the business!

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    Week 250: Managing Redundancies The Right Way | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Lorna Moles, Saif Khan, and Linda Moseley to talk about managing redundancies.

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    Week 249: Exiting Your Business | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Natalie Knight-Wickens, Olly Taylor and Nicky Larkin to discuss exiting your business.

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    Week 248: 5 Year Special | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben has pulled together an extended anniversary show, to celebrate 5 years of The Business Brunch

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    Week 247: Reflective Show | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by our very own Rich Smith to reflect back on some of the shows from previous months!

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    Week 246: Finance for Business Owners | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Vic Kleboe and Emma Lawrence for a brilliant, practical chat about keeping your business financially healthy.

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    Week 245: Property In Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Henry Lynch for a deep dive into the local property scene, from construction to the wider projects shaping Oxfordshire

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    Week 244: Velocity Cycle Couriers | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Originally Broadcast On 30/11/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Jake Swinhoe of Velocity Cycle Couriers to talk about Velocity and how sustainable couriers positively impact Oxfordshire, and its businesses!

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    Week 243: Human Resources – de-escalating workplace disputes | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Heidi Black, Ian Farrington and Alex Walker to discuss Human Resources and de-escalating workplace disputes!

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    Week 242: WHEN, accelerating gender equality in higher education | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Alice Chilver CEO of WHEN, to discuss the importance of accelerating gender equality in higher education

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    Week 241: Milton Park/Signal Yard | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Tom Vecchione and Clare Fleet to talk about Milton Park and Signal Yard!

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    Week 240: Impactful Storytelling | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Originally Broadcast On 02/11/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Darren Evans, CEO of After Cloud to discuss impactful storytelling!

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    Week 239: Innovation and giving STEM businesses the Foundations to Grow | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Originally Broadcast On 26/10/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Martine Abboud, CEO of Creo Incubator, and Claudia Filsinger, Community and Partnerships Lead, to explore how Creo Incubator is giving STEM businesses the foundations to grow and innovate right here in Oxfordshire.

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    Week 238: Book Launch, Bringing Jenny into the business and all things health and fitness | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Originally Broadcast On 19/10/25. This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Sara and Jenny Southey of The Southey Way to talk about the new book launch, bringing Jenny into the business and all things healthy mind, body and soul!

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    Week 237: Proudlock Associates | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Tracey and Liam Proudlock of Proudlock Associates to discuss the importance of inclusive design

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    Week 236: Autumn reset – Why the post holiday season is the perfect time to rethink how you lead | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Claire Croft of Claire Croft Associates, to discuss Autumn resets, and why the post-holiday season is the perfect time to rethink how you lead

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    Week 235: Aspirations and Experiences with Oxford Brookes University | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Gift Igbin of SocialGiftI, Vanessa Barzasi of BioBright and Matthew Minett of Team Sakura Engineering

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    Week 234: Expanding out of Oxfordshire | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Caroline OConnor of Fourth Born and Opendoorz to talk about expanding out of Oxfordshire!

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    Week 233: Autism in the workplace | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Gita Lobo of Autism Family Support Oxfordshire to talk about Autism in the workplace.

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    Week 232: Story Driven Video | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Will Dorrien-Smith of Open Book Films to talk abut story driven video and his journey to where he is now.

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    Week 231: One-Eighty | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Susie Besant of One-Eighty to discuss the fantastic local charity and the work they do to support local young people!

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    Week 230: Using Technology | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by James Craddock of Get Support IT Services, Andy Holt of OSX Ltd and Jake Holmes to talk about using technology!

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    Week 229: Greig’s Story | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Greig Box Turnbull of Fortitude Communications.

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    Week 228: Business Foundations for new and growing Stem and Biotech Businesses | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Su Copeland, Jane Fryatt, and Michelle Teng to explore what it takes to build and grow a successful business in the STEM and biotech sectors.

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    Week 227: How Not to Burnout (Masterclass) | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Melanie Cheeseman from the Cotswold Leadership Academy and Nicki Burge from Breakout HR to talk on how to avoid burnout.

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    Week 226: Hot Tubs for Business and the home | The Business Brunch Podcast

    This week on the Business Brunch, Ben is joined by Carla Massey of Hot Tubs Oxfordshire to dive into all things hot tubs

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    Week 225: Marketing for Small Business | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Lisa Benson of Cotswold Marketing Agency, James Holden of Wolf Productions, and Duncan Threadgould of Right Here Creative

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    Week 224: How to Get the Most Out of Your People | The Business Brunch Podcast

    Ben is joined by Gemma Cubitt from Avenue Coaching & Consultancy to dive into a fascinating topic – How to Get the Most Out of Your People.

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Each week, Oxfordshire based entrepreneur, Ben Thompson, interviews local business leaders and discusses the week’s business affecting topics.

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