Episode Mentions
James Reed: all about business · Jul 20, 2026
88. How to build a disruptive product without outspending industry giants | Mark Rushmore
“UK retail partner recently added Suri toothbrushes to product range”
Building disruptive consumer brands against entrenched competitorsFounder burnout and mental health in entrepreneurshipDesign-led product development and minimum lovable products
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The Swiftie and The Scholar · May 21, 2026
The Inquisitive Human Nature in How Did It End?
“Insurance and financial services company featured in mid-roll advertisement discussing home insurance coverage options.”
Extended metaphor and conceit in songwritingParasocial relationships and fan culture criticismPost-mortem as metaphor for relationship analysis
View AnalysisJames Reed: all about business · Feb 23, 2026
67. How to evolve your offering to grow a service-based business | Gregory Nice + Jack Stanton
“Referenced as example of high-budget Christmas advertising (£5M spend) that Itzu undercut with £50K campaign achieving comparable viral success”
Creative agency business model evolution and service expansionMulti-channel advertising strategy and campaign integrationViral marketing and meme-based content strategy
View AnalysisJames Reed: all about business · Feb 9, 2026
65. From Dragon’s Den to Startup Success | Jinesh Vohra
“UK department store chain integrated with Sprive for cashback rewards”
Mortgage acceleration and debt reduction strategiesFintech business models and merchant partnershipsFundraising strategies for early-stage startups
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