unLTD Business

Welcome to the unLTD Business podcast!unLTD is a vibrant, forward-thinking platform for the Sheffield city region business community. The podcast sits along the monthly magazine, distributed to a wide range of businesses across the region.The content is current, relevant and focuses on the issues that matter to key leaders and decision-makers across the local business community, including:• News, appointments, training, events and networking• Charity and CSR• Success Stories and personality pieces• New businesses and start ups• Real life accounts from business leaders in the regionThe podcast, hosted by James Marriott, features exclusive interviews and conversations about what's going on around Sheffield and South Yorkshire, as well as bringing you content from unLTD events.

unLTD Business is a business podcast hosted by unLTD, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

unLTD hosts unLTD Business, a business show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  The Business of Football: Buying "Britain’s Worst Club" with Spencer Fearn

  Jun 2, 202624 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the unLTD Business Podcast, host James Marriott chats to Spencer Fearn about the amazing true story of buying worst football club in the country.</p><p>Drawing on his rich background across rugby, boxing, and professional football, Spencer shares the fascinating stories behind his career.</p><p>The heart of the conversation centers on Spencer’s venture into club ownership - most notably his bold acquisition of East Stirlingshire FC, a team widely dubbed "the worst football club in Britain" after finishing bottom of the Scottish third division for five consecutive seasons.</p><p>Spencer op...

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  Episode #18

  In conversation with David Richards MBE

  Mar 27, 202651 minS2

  <p>This episode is recorded live at The Forum in Sheffield as part of the unLTD Business Social, March 2026.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Plus a bit of Sheffield Wednesday, Málaga, beekeeping and plenty m...

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  Episode #17

  The Exit Strategy Playbook

  Mar 1, 202638 minS2

  <p>Recorded live at Grimm & Co in Rotherham as part of the unLTD Business Breakfast event on 25 February 2026.</p><p>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.</p><p>Our panel includes:</p><p>Lisa Pogson - sharing her journey turning Airmaster into an Employee Ownership Trust</p><p>Andy Holliday - who sold his business FindAUniversity to Keystone Academic Solutions almost five years ago.</p><p>Victoria Clarke Brown - bringing experience from an...

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  Episode #16

  Dealing with imposter syndrome with Chloe Angus

  Jan 1, 202621 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>This is a follow up podcast from an unLTD Business workshop held a few weeks back exploring the subject in more depth.</p>

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  Episode #15

  Small is STILL Beautiful… Small Talk, One Year On

  Oct 7, 202528 minS2

  <p>Recorded live in front of an audience at the unLTD Business Expo, October 2025.</p><p>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.</p><p>“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. </p><p>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...

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