The Gentleman‘s Journal Podcast
Business
Charlie Bigham is the man behind the gourmet food brand that bears his name — and the saviour of many a weekday dinner time. Known for his wholesome takes on British classics, Charlie’s eponymous company — which celebrates its quarter century this year — sells 80,000 meals every single week, and will likely hit £100 million pounds in sales this year alone.
But for Charlie, you sense that the finances are much less important than the food — and in a fascinating episode of the podcast, the founder tells us how a night on the Iran-Pakistan border provided his lightbulb moment; how the financial crisis of 2007 nearly scuppered the business; why he resents his food being called ‘posh’; and what happened when a noted food critic tasted his lasagne.
“There’s a reason why I talk to other people for a living...” — Louis Theroux, documentary filmmaker
"Work is the greatest painkiller known to man" — Marco Pierre White, chef
"You've got to be present in your crisis" — Andy Coulson, strategic advisor
The 'Icarus of bling' and the joke that felled an empire — Gerald Ratner
The future of tech investment — Jonnie Goodwin OBE and Tommy Stadlen
"It's a marathon AND a sprint" — Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP
The tinkerer-in-chief — Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring
"Make it better" — Jasper Cuppaidge, founder of Camden Brewery
"It's not a job. It's more than that." — Sir Martin Sorrell, advertising mogul
Fortune favours the brave — Tim Warrillow, co-founder of Fever-Tree
Special Episode! Inside the Crockett & Jones factory
Buy less, buy better — Jacob Dworsky and August Bard Bringeus, Asket founders
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good — John Foley, Founder and CEO of Peloton
Do interesting things, and interesting things will happen — Sir John Hegarty
Don't fit in — Imran Amed, CEO of Business of Fashion
Go with your gut — Jeremy King, restaurateur
The art of the deal — Eddie Jordan
Don't take no for an answer — Joe Grossman of Patty & Bun
Follow your nose — Jo Malone CBE
Embrace megalomania — Simon Woodroffe, founder of YO! Sushi
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