The Business Men

Sara Davies from 'Dragons' Den,' shares her incredible experiences in business, from her humble beginnings in crafting to building a multi-million-pound empire. Sara offers invaluable advice on the crucial aspects of starting and maintaining a successful business, and the significance of listening to customers. 

She also talks about her stint as the quiz show host for Time is Money and how stepping out of her comfort zone has helped her grow personally and professionally. 

Plus Ben Vs Joel continues as the guys take on their next challenge to get as many people to fill out their skincare survey as possible. And we find out WHO's more famous....Catherine Tate or Jamie Oliver?!

Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x

We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at [email protected] or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it.

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Joel Dommett and Ben Shephard reveal how they came up with their skincare brand name - Joel and Ben For Skin. The rationale behind it, and their plans for the brand's logo and visual identity. And Sam Dumont, Executive Creative Director at Blue Marlin, shares her wealth of knowledge about design, branding and how to properly brief a designer. 

Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x

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👉 Sam Dumont’s Creative Brief Template (FREE on Patreon): https://bit.ly/4bhGBWE 

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Fill out our skincare survey here: https://tinyurl.com/3xeh4w4x

The listeners have spoken! Joel and Ben finally unveil the official name of their brand‑new skincare brand.... FINALLY! This episode marks the true beginning of the brand’s journey: no products, no packaging… just a name, a dream, and two very excitable hosts.

To help them understand what happens next, the boys sit down with former Chief Marketing Officer of Boots, Pete Markey, for a masterclass in early‑stage branding and marketing. From shaping a brand’s identity to figuring out how to stand out on a crowded shelf, Pete gives the boys a crash course in what they should (and shouldn’t) do now that the name is locked in.

Expect laughs, lessons, listener power, and the first proper step into building a skincare brand from scratch. It all starts here.

We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at [email protected] or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it.

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What's the stupidest brand name you've ever heard of? 👉 Submit here

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Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett reveal the final three names for their upcoming skincare brand. This episode delves into the rigorous workshop that led to the shortlist and discusses the unique significance of each name. The guys also talk about their ongoing survey challenge, and the weekly challenges they'll be set. PLUS an incentive for one of them to get pierced if they meet a target of 5000 survey submission by February 14th. 

We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email at [email protected] or leave us a voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBusinessMen and tell us about the business and why you love it.

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The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment. 

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Survey for men: https://form.typeform.com/to/lzTbAxBU

Survey for those who keep men alive, washed and vaguely presentable: https://form.typeform.com/to/VdDEn5Ho

Joel and Ben are back in 2026 with a bang! They dive into the hottest business trends set to shape the year—from AI-driven innovation to sustainability strategies—while reflecting on their biggest wins and lessons from 2025. Expect sharp insights, candid conversations, and a roadmap for staying ahead in the ever-changing business world.

Join our Patreon today at patreon.com/thebusinessmen

Email us at [email protected] and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod

Email us at [email protected] and follow on socials @thebusinessmenpod

The Business Men is a production of Sony Music Entertainment.

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