DRIVE - The business podcast by Richard Osborne
What is the DRIVE behind business owners that motivates them to keep pushing their business despite all odds? You’ll find those answers – and more – in DRIVE, the podcast for business owners. I’m Richard Osborne, founder of UK Business Forums (UKBF), the UK’s largest and most active community for start-ups and small business owners. For nearly twenty years now, UKBF has been providing support, unbiased critical discussion, debate, advice and a fantastic array of free resources and essential tools to help people of all backgrounds grow/start a successful business. And now, I have created DRIVE, a platform for business owners/founders to speak about their journey to business success. My guests come from all walks of life; everyday people you may meet in the street, stand next to in the queue at a coffee shop, people who may be fighting to pay bills, wages, who are struggling with marketing, and who may be feeling very alone in their quest to pursue their passion and build a successful business. Find out about their DRIVE on this podcast, including the challenges they overcame, what kept them going, insider tips that could help you succeed in your own entrepreneurial journey, the ups and downs of running a business, the impact it has on them and their loved ones, and much more. You can follow my socials: Twitter (https://twitter.com/RichardOsborne) Instagram (https://instagram.com/richardmosborne) If you are a small business owner with a journey you’d share, or if you know of someone who would like to share their business story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach out to me on social media via any of my channels and I’ll get straight back to you. Want to know more about UK Business Forums (UKBF), an online small business community and business support platform that I created in 2003 to support myself and other small business owners? Take a look at the website and join for free for support, advice and guides on all things business at: https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk
Episodes
Oct 1, 2022
Oct 1, 2022
1hr 24 min
One of the most powerful interviews we’ve done for the UKBF Stories podcast. John Lashley is a powerful human filled with passion and a desire to see a generation thrive. His rollercoaster journey reveals how he and his son dealt with one of the deepest things life brought their way, and how that birthed the successful business they now run as a family.
We love John, and you'll love him too. It's time to find out what happened.
Sep 17, 2022
Sep 17, 2022
1hr 23 min
Grant McKenna from The Apertus Group shares his story with Richard Osborne on his journey in business. How he learned always saying yes as a salesman almost cost him his first business, and when to walk away from a deal.
Find more information about The Apertus Group at https://apertusgroup.co.uk/ Remember to visit UK Business Forums for more business advice, support and community at https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/ Follow our socials at; Twitter : https://twitter.com/ukbizforumsInstagram : https://instagram.com/ukbizforums TikTok : https://tiktok.com/ukbizforumsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-b...Facebook : https://facebook.com/ukbizforums
Sep 3, 2022
Sep 3, 2022
44 min
Meet the remarkable Emma Jones, the visionary and founder of Enterprise Nation, and the woman helping people achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Emma shares her journey through her business life and shares the keys to creating and sustaining a successful business.
Aug 20, 2022
Aug 20, 2022
1hr 33 min
Here is the story of Ben Thomas! The founder of All Things Business and All Things Management. He is a champion for education in Northamptonshire, a supporter of business in the county, and a thoroughbred salesman through and through. Ben's had his ups and downs, and someone else we've met who was supported by The Prince's Trust.
Aug 6, 2022
Aug 6, 2022
36 min
From a turbulent upbringing in care to selling three businesses for multitudes of millions after receiving support from The Princes Trust to turn his life around.
I sit down with UK Business Forums member and previous community moderator Duane Jackson to talk about out his journey as an entrepreneur and how the upbringing he had helped to shape his business decisions.
We also discuss how he went toe to toe with the Sage before his first major exit as an entrepreneur and the savvy tactics he used to keep his brand and product relevant.
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Jul 23, 2022
Jul 23, 2022
1hr 1 min
Richard Osborne sat down with Oyinkansola Adebayo, the founder of Niyo Enterprise for our latest episode of the UKBF Stories series.
We can’t wait for you to hear this captivating story by a fiery and passionate visionary who wants to play a role in empowering women economically all across the world. A truly inspiring story packed with gems and insights by this phenomenal woman in business.
This is one you do not want to miss!
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Jul 9, 2022
Jul 9, 2022
48 min
From Police Officer to a Serial Entrepreneur. This weekend is the episode with Ann Brebner 🧹🧽🧼 where we learn how her career in the Metropolitan Police helped her develop many important skills to becoming a business owner, and launching a successful #franchise business.
Jun 25, 2022
Jun 25, 2022
1hr 2 min
Tanesha Marie Austen sat down with Richard Osborne to share her life and business journey and what a compelling journey it has been.
Tanesha is the co-founder of Armchair Marketing and this is a fascinating story you don't want to miss
Jun 11, 2022
Jun 11, 2022
56 min
THE MAN BEHIND MMA TV. From running a thriving security firm as a university student to establishing a media empire, and why he did what he did.
We sat down with Siju Roseje, the founder of MMA TV as part of our #UKBFStories series to find out his journey as an entrepreneur and how he almost lost everything trying to support his staff.
Now working with international brands such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Rakuten on his media platform, Siju tells his humble story.
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May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
1hr 1 min
Jon Thorpe's story is one we are privileged to share with you. From being coached by one of the greatest sporting heroes England has ever known, to building a multi-award-winning business that services every part of today's society. His Journey in business spans over 27 years as the co-founder and Managing Director of ACS office solutions. Jon shares the highs and lows he has encountered throughout that period, and also reveals what his plan of action for the future is.
About Richard Osborne
I grew up with a rocky start in life experiencing in debt, eviction, two broken homes, violence, alcohol and some shady experiences through my teenage years.
I started his first business in the late 1990's in the middle of a family crisis before selling it in a business deal gone wrong and I lost it all. After that I grew and sold a handful of businesses through three nervous breakdowns and depression in one hell of a rollercoaster ride.
This podcast takes you on a journey with me as I speak to Entrepreneurs who put themselves through highs and lows of running a business. People you may walk past in the street with no idea they're struggling to pay the wages, just lost a major client, or struggling to even pay themselves.