Small is STILL Beautiful… Small Talk, One Year On

In conversation with David Richards MBE

This episode is recorded live at The Forum in Sheffield as part of the unLTD Business Social, March 2026. James Marriott is joined by David Richards MBE for a chat about his journey - from his first steps into the world of work, life in Silicon Valley, the success of WANdisco and subsequent stepping away from the business. And of course there was plenty of AI talk as we dig into Yorkshire AI Labs LLP and his work with The Digital Forge CIC. Plus a bit of Sheffield Wednesday, Málaga, beekeeping and plenty more.

The Exit Strategy Playbook

Recorded live at Grimm & Co in Rotherham as part of the unLTD Business Breakfast event on 25 February 2026. James Marriott hosts a panel discussion about the route to exit for business owners, from mergers to selling to a complementary business or competitor, through to the rise of Employee Ownership Trusts. Our panel includes: Lisa Pogson - sharing her journey turning Airmaster into an Employee Ownership Trust Andy Holliday - who sold his business FindAUniversity to Keystone Academic Solutions almost five years ago. Victoria Clarke Brown - bringing experience from an MBO, employee ownership and private equity-backed sale, and now serving as independent chair of an Employee Ownership Trust. Hannah Welch - A Senior Manager and Consultant with Baxendale Employee Ownership, one of the UK's leading professional advisors on employee ownership. Hannah has worked with a wide range of business owners across the UK addressing their succession via employee ownership

Dealing with imposter syndrome with Chloe Angus

As we enter a new year... James Marriott chats to Chloe Angus from Via Courses about imposter syndrome, how to spot it and how to deal with it. This is a follow up podcast from an unLTD Business workshop held a few weeks back exploring the subject in more depth.

Small is STILL Beautiful… Small Talk, One Year On

Recorded live in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo, October 2025. 12 months ago, we brought together a group of business owners who explained why staying small worked for them. Now, they are back to reflect on their journey since. “Small Is Beautiful… One Year On” features a dynamic panel session that reunites three of the original contributors Laura Stead, Russell Thompson and Becca Morris with host James Marriott. Are they still just as small now as they were a year ago? Have their mindsets changed? If you want their answers, come to this session and reaffirm that small, values-aligned business isn’t just a survival strategy, it can be a flourishing one.

Cutting Through the Noise: Inside Track with Jibba Jabba’s Ashley Harris

A live recording of the Inside Track feature with Russell Thompson, in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo in October 2025. From government gigs to global e-commerce and now disrupting the business comms space — Ashley Harris doesn’t do boring. In this live session, the Jibba Jabba founder talks big moves (including opening an office in Dubai), building bold brands, and why transparency, ethics and straight-talking matter more than ever. Expect insight, honesty and zero fluff as Ashley shares how he’s shaking up the way businesses connect with customers — in the UK, Dubai and beyond. It’s not about chasing clicks; it’s about making things work for real people. If you want to grow a brand without selling your soul, this one’s for you.