The Business Men

Sarah Jossel, journalist, broadcaster, and beauty editor of the Sunday Times Style, joins Ben for a lively conversation around everything she's learnt working behind the scenes in the beauty industry, which she reveals all on, in her new book Diary of a Beauty Editor.

The conversation explores Sarah’s drive to share her knowledge of skincare, and how she’s built trust by making beauty more accessible and transparent.

She reflects on how the landscape of beauty, and media more broadly, has evolved, from traditional editorial to today’s fast-moving, social-first world.

Above all, she emphasises why honesty is non-negotiable when communicating with her loyal following, and the responsibility that comes with having their trust.

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Dr Megan Rossi aka The Gut Health Doctor, joins Ben this week for a fascinating deep dive into gut health, business, and building a trusted brand based on the science. 

From working in the NHS to becoming one of the most influential voices in global nutrition, Megan shares how she transformed scientific research into a thriving business, spanning bestselling books, a successful clinic, and a powerful digital platform. Ben digs into the realities behind turning expertise into enterprise, the challenges of scaling a purpose-led brand, and how Megan balances credibility with commercial success.

Along the way, they unpack the booming wellness industry, the myths we’re often sold about gut health, and why trust is the most valuable currency in both business and medicine.

It’s an honest, insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of knowing your niche, with plenty of practical takeaways (and a few gut-friendly tips) along the way.

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Luke Hersheson, stylist, entrepreneur, and CEO of cult British brand Hershesons, this week chats to Ben, about building a modern business in an old industry.

From growing up in a legendary hairdressing family to reinventing the salon model, Luke opens up about taking creative risks, learning to lead teams, and what it really takes to scale a premium brand without losing its soul. Ben and Luke dig into the realities of entrepreneurship, decision‑making under pressure, and staying relevant in an ever‑changing market.

It’s a candid conversation about legacy, innovation, and the business lessons Luke’s learned along the way – whether you’re running a company, building a brand, or just curious how creativity and commerce collide.

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Skincare influencer James Welsh gives Ben and Joel his insights and advice on the skincare industry, Korean beauty trends, the problems facing the men's grooming market in particular, tips for building a routine and debunks popular myths around skincare. Plus, he gives expert opinion on For Skin and how they can successfully launch their brand.

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London chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray, founders of Fallow share how their fine-dining backgrounds at Dinner by Heston shaped their nose-to-tail, low-waste, sustainability-led approach, and how they launched via pop-ups before being hit by COVID lockdown days after opening. They explain pivoting to takeaway to survive, negotiating a strong lease post-lockdown, and evolving Fallow into a central London “neighbourhood restaurant” focused on atmosphere, service, and team culture. They discuss scaling to large teams across multiple sites, using social media and YouTube POV kitchen content to drive bookings, and offer advice on learning every part of the business before delegating and focusing on product quality over chasing followers.

PLUS Joel and Ben reveal their community-chosen skincare brand logo for For Skin.

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