Best Deliveroo Podcasts (2026)

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How Did Deliveroo Become Worth £2.9Bn? 34:22

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9d ago34:22

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What starts as a side idea quickly becomes a full-scale obsession. For Will Shu, that obsession turned into Deliveroo, and it began with him delivering meals himself, learning the business from the pavement up. In this episode, Will takes us inside the early days of building a food delivery company from scratch, including the mistakes no one sees, …

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From Deliveroo to PropTech: Graham Paterson’s Journey to Reinvent the Property Portal 1:07:21

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In this episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan sits down with Graham Paterson, co-founder of the AI-powered portal Jitty, to explore how one of the property industry’s most fundamental tools - the search portal - is being reimagined from the ground up. Graham was part of the leadership team at Deliveroo, helping shape the food delivery brand’s expan…

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From Flatlining to £25M: Layoffs, Marketing Genius & Product Messaging 49:03

1d ago49:03

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When Heights hit a wall after rapid early growth, founder Dan Murray faced a brutal truth: the product wasn’t the problem, the story was. In this episode, Dan takes us inside the moment everything changed, explaining how a simple rebrand unlocked a new phase of growth, and why founders often look for answers in the wrong places when momentum stalls…

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How Five Guys Franchised The UK & Europe 47:51

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What happens when a career built on spreadsheets collides with a gut-level belief in great food? John Eckbert’s path to becoming CEO of Five Guys is anything but conventional, and it nearly didn’t happen at all. In this conversation, John unpacks the improbable steps that took him from banking into the heart of one of the world’s most recognisable …

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From Agency Leader to Industry Voice: Angi Cooney Unfiltered 1:01:44

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In this episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield sits down with the bold, brilliant and unmistakably real Angi Cooney - property industry veteran, cultural architect, former MD of C Residential, and a woman unafraid to speak her truth. From building a beloved local agency brand from scratch to leading with compassion in a sector too often rule…

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Scaling with Soul: Rethinking Success in Estate Agency with Matt Giggs 1:19:27

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In this inspiring and refreshingly candid episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield is joined by Matt Giggs - founder of The Giggs Group, industry coach, and one of the UK property sector’s most passionate advocates for purpose-driven business. Matt’s journey from high-street negotiator to regional director to founding his own multi-branch agen…

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Beyond Compliance: Nicola Thivessen on Championing Standards and Sanity in Lettings 1:16:41

22d ago1:16:41

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In this vital and wide-ranging episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan sits down with Nicola Thivessen, Chairperson on the Zoopla Lettings Advisory Board and one of the UK’s most respected voices on lettings regulation, compliance, and raising standards across the private rented sector (PRS). With a career that spans frontline agency with some of the…

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Rebecca Nixon on Real Marketing: Why Data, Story & Empathy Drive Agency Growth 56:30

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In this game-changing episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Rebecca Nixon - PropTech growth specialist, strategic marketer, and host of The PropTech Growth Podcast - for a refreshingly honest conversation about what marketing really is, and what letting agents are getting wrong. With years of experience helping PropTech found…

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The Family Elf That Became a $100M Christmas Empire 52:00

22d ago52:00

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Before it became a worldwide holiday staple, The Elf on the Shelf was simply a Pitts family tradition, one that Christa Pitts helped turn into a cultural phenomenon through grit, creativity, and unshakeable belief. In this episode, Christa looks back on the early days of being rejected by every publisher, the decision to self-publish with her famil…

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How The Grand Tour & Clarkson's Farm Were Born | Andy Wilman 33:23

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From Top Gear to The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm, Andy Wilman has spent decades redefining what car television can be, and learning a few hard lessons along the way. In this episode, Andy opens up about the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour, the legal and creative gymnastics of building something “like Top Gear, but not Top Ge…

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Rules, Risks & Respect: Carrie Alliston on the Evolution of Agency 1:11:01

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In this powerful episode of The Viking Chat, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Carrie Alliston, Head of Partnerships at HomeLet and one of the UK property industry’s most respected voices on compliance, leadership and transformation. After decades of experience in agency - most recently as Group Lettings Director at Hunters - Carrie brings both opera…

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How The AJ Vs. Jake Paul Fight Was Made | Frank Smith 58:02

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From delivering coffees at 14 to becoming CEO of Matchroom Boxing, Frank Smith has lived every side of the fight game. In this episode, Frank reflects on the defining moments that shaped his career, from his first “final warning” as a teenager to leading global events watched by millions. He shares the unexpected twists behind major fights like Ant…

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The Importance of Purpose & Finding Your Why 20:11

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In this week's notebook I discuss the importance of not just finding your why, but acting on it. I share the unexpected panic I felt travelling back from my interview with Robert Lewandowski because of the thought I might miss my flight home. That rising fear revealed something important: when your purpose shifts, your reactions shift too. For me, …

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Borders of Possibility w/ Gabriella Sánchez 53:06

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[You can find a transcript of this conversation in the article version posted on our website] This episode is an unpacking of migration and border management with a focus on the US-Mexico border and European externalisation practices. Written and narrated by journalist, jurist and urbanism specialist Nuria Ribas Costa, it features an in-depth inter…

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The Inside Story of Europe's First Budget Airline | easyJet Founder 49:11

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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins us from Monaco to revisit the moment easyJet was created, beginning with the 1994 launch, where he persuaded his father to back his idea for a new kind of airline. He reflects on the early years of bold marketing stunts, legal battles with British Airways, and a fierce rivalry with Ryanair that pushed him to keep cost…

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Anything Above Zero Compounds 14:18

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In this week's notebook, I talk about the fear I felt going into an interview with footballing superstar Robert Lewandowski, why we should enjoy our struggles, celebrate ourselves, and actively seek fear, not run from it. If you're currently feeling paralysed by fear or dissatisfied with everyday life, this episode's here to remind you that life's …

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Simon Gates Unfiltered: Property, Podcasts & Playing the Long Game 59:47

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In this powerhouse episode of The Viking Chat, Kristjan Byfield sits down with one of the UK property sector’s most authentic and disruptive voices - Simon Gates, co-founder of Opening The Gates and a man who has made it his mission to rewire how estate and letting agents think, speak and serve. This isn’t just another industry chat. It’s an unfilt…

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The Maths of Home: Elaine Penhaul’s Formula for Property Success 1:00:50

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In this compelling episode of The Viking Chat, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Elaine Penhaul, founder of Lemon & Lime Interiors and author of Sell High, Sell Fast, for a conversation that bridges the gap between data, design, and delivery in the UK property sector. Elaine is a leading voice in home staging, but her message isn’t about soft furnish…

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How FinTechs Win Multi-Million-Dollar Banking Deals | Tom Bentley, CRO at 10x Banking 40:44

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In this episode, host Matthew Cheung dives deep into Tom’s fascinating journey, from DJing during his university days to leading one of the most forward-thinking fintech companies in the world. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The sales playbook behind multi-million–dollar fintech enterprise deals ✅ How 10x Banking is powering the next generation of glo…

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Which Country Will Win The AI race? | Microsoft UK CEO 39:38

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How does someone go from tinkering with computers in a small Manchester bedroom to leading Microsoft UK’s AI revolution? For Darren Hardman, it began with curiosity, hard work, and a lesson that changed his outlook forever: success isn’t about working more hours, it’s about working with purpose. In this episode, Darren shares the defining moments t…

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Ellie Rees: Disrupting Estate Agency with Feminism, Ethics & Fire 1:08:07

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In this incendiary episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield sits down with the remarkable Ellie Rees - co-founder of Brickworks, creator of the viral #DearSirs campaign, and one of the most fearless voices in the UK property industry. What follows is less of an interview and more of a manifesto. A rallying cry. A challenge to the entire real e…

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Jake's Notebook | Are You Wasting Time? The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Discipline and Relationships 29:51

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In this week's notebook, I talk about the invisible force that quietly decides the quality of every relationship, the surprising link between doing the hard things you’d rather avoid and living a longer, calmer life, and the truth about time — how we use it, and how it completely changed my view on discipline and what’s truly important. If any part…

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1.7 Billion Reasons to Rethink Rent Arrears: Futureproofing Lettings with Julie Ford 1:16:10

2M ago1:16:10

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In this compelling episode of The Viking Chat, Kristjan Byfield welcomes industry powerhouse Julie Ford of Lettings Advice Service for a conversation that might just change the way you view rent arrears, evictions, and the entire tenant-landlord dynamic. With over 30 years in housing, local authority liaison, tenant support, and compliance, Julie F…

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How Entrepreneurs Win in the Age of TikTok | Thea Green 52:12

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As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot. In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lessons learned from turning down early acquisition offers, and the challen…

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Jake’s Notebook | How High Performance Began & Why Depth Is the New Currency 22:20

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This week, I open my notebook to share how walking away from TV changed my life — and why ego nearly cost me purpose. I break down what’s really driving the future of podcasting, and the one thing that matters more than audience size: trust. Plus, a reminder that who you choose to walk with will define how far you go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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$35M → $3B in 36 Months: The Sezzle Growth Blueprint | Founder Charlie Youakim 52:15

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Today’s guest on the show is Charlie Youakim, Co-founder & CEO of Sezzle, the fast-growing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. In this episode, host Matthew Cheung sits down with Charlie to unpack: ✅ Sezzle’s business model ✅ How Sezzle makes money ✅ The shift that led to their rapid profitability & explosive growth ✅ How a billion-dollar company th…

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How WHOOP’s 22 Year Old Founder Outsmarted Nike | Will Ahmed 40:47

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As founder and CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed turned a college dorm room idea into one of the most influential performance technology companies in the world. In this episode, Will shares the leap of faith that started it all, the early rejections that tested his resolve, and the pivotal decision to pivot WHOOP from a hardware company to a subscription mo…

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Jake’s Notebook | Remember When You Used to Be Good at Waiting? 19:55

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This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about time — how quickly it moves, and how much of life we spend rushing to catch up with it. In this episode, I talk about rediscovering patience, the difference between recreation and re-creation, and the reminder that anything above zero compounds. If you’ve ever felt like life is moving too fast, lik…

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How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) in a Crowded Market 28:33

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In this session of the Work in Fintech AI Summit, Anthony Cheung (Chief Content & Culture Officer, AmplifyME) and Neil Massa (CRO, The Connection Lab) reveal how to stand out in today’s crowded market. Blending humor, real-world insights, and practical strategies, this engaging talk shows you how to move beyond survival mode and position yourself t…

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From Market Stall to Fintech : It’s Not Where You Start, It’s Where You Finish 30:27

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From running a humble market stall to building a career in the financial markets, this is the inspiring 45-year journey of Paul. In this candid and never-before-told story, Paul shares: His working-class roots and early struggles with no university education How a natural talent in maths set him apart despite limited opportunities The mindset shift…

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The Man Behind McDonald’s $1B Tech Gamble | Atif Rafiq 49:09

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As a digital pioneer across companies like Amazon, McDonald’s, and Volvo, Atif Raffiq has built a career turning legacy brands into innovation powerhouses. In this episode, Atif shares how his first month at McDonald’s led to a billion-dollar digital transformation, the culture shock of bringing a Silicon Valley mindset into a 60-year-old global ic…

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Jake's Notebook | Learning to Live Well, Not Just Do Well 16:44

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This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to live well — not just to achieve, but to feel okay while doing it. Somewhere along the way, it’s easy to confuse progress with pressure, and ambition with never feeling enough. In this episode, I unpack a few lessons that stopped me in my tracks this week — about how we measu…

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Currency Secrets Agents Should Know: A Game-Changing Chat with Steve Eakins 44:30

3M ago44:30

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In this eye-opening episode of The Viking Chat, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Steve Eakins from Lumon, one of the property industry's best-kept secrets. Whether you're in lettings, sales, property management, or Build to Rent, this is the episode you didn't know you needed — and one you’ll never forget. With over two decades of experience in curr…

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The Rapper Who Turned Down Millions to Build A Baby Skincare Brand | Krept 53:53

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Rapper, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Nala’s Baby, Krept has built his success on more than music, it’s been about discipline, ownership, and learning from failure. In this episode, Krept opens up about the make-or-break decision to turn down a major private equity deal and focus on building his brand at home before going global, the setbacks tha…

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Jake's Notebook | Everything You’re Good At, You Were Once Bad At & Meeting Stelios In Monaco 20:25

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This week I open my notebook on three lessons that hit hard; Why the people you surround yourself with are the invisible architects of your life How every success story begins with being bad at something Why holding steady in the messy middle is where most people give up but the real growth begins. I share what I learned from sitting down with the …

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The Woman Behind Matchroom's Empire - The Business of Boxing, Darts & Pool | Emily Frazer 53:36

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Emily Frazer’s path to becoming a leading force in live sports events was anything but traditional. Without a university degree and after jobs ranging from gymnastics coach to estate agent, she found herself at Matchroom, where a sudden promotion into event direction pushed her to grow fast and take on big responsibilities. In this episode, Emily s…

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Jake's Notebook | Héctor Bellerín's Life Advice, Leaving BT Sport and Reframing Envy 17:43

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This week I share the lessons that have stayed with me — from Mudita, the joy of celebrating others’ success, to what I learned from Eddie Jordan about being the spark of light in the room. I open up about walking away from BT Sport and the identity shift that came with it, and reflect on Hector Bellerín’s idea of living like a candle — staying ste…

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Branding Secrets That Took 'The Ordinary' to #1 & Tragic Loss of Their Co-Founder | Nicola Kilner 58:06

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As co-founder and former CEO of Deciem, Nicola Kilner helped build one of the most disruptive beauty companies of the last decade, but the journey was far from straightforward. In this episode, Nicola shares the career-defining advice she received from Estée Lauder’s Leonard Lauder, the bold decision to boycott Black Friday in favor of values over …

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Jake's Notebook | Write A To DON'T List, Being Willing To Fail & A Listener Question 25:50

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This week Jake explores how failure is an instrument for success, how to reframe those who doubted you as a collaborator and why writing a "To Don't" list is just as important as a "To Do" list. He also answers a question from a listener, struggling with a new promotion at work and offers a candid exploration of times that Jake has struggled to sho…

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Beyond the Deal: Mental Health, Masculinity & Making Peace with Chris Webb 53:04

3M ago53:04

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🎧 Episode: “Beyond the Deal: Mental Health, Masculinity & Making Peace” What happens when the outward trappings of success start to smother the person behind the title? In one of the most raw, powerful and deeply human episodes of The Viking Chats to date, Kristjan Byfield sits down with Chris Webb—Founder of The Estate Agent Consultancy and a long…

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Why The Future of AI ISN'T As Scary As We Think & How To Prep for What's To Come 44:17

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What will the future really look like—and how can we prepare for it? In this episode, Nick Foster, ex-Head of Design at Google X, takes us behind the scenes of moonshot projects and shares how to think rigorously about the future, from everyday life to big industries. He explains why AI is just one piece of the puzzle, and why understanding the tre…

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Jake's Notebook | Why I Turned Down Top Gear & How the Final 5% Sets You Apart 22:40

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This week, Jake opens his notebook to reflect on missed opportunities, ego, and the stories we tell ourselves about "what might have been." From turning down Top Gear to starting Whisper with no plan, he shares raw lessons on regret, success, and why the final 5% matters most. Plus: a powerful tribute during Suicide Awareness Month, and a reminder …

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The Outsider CEO Disrupting F1's Dominance: Why Fast Feedback Wins 49:16

4M ago49:16

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What does it take to guide companies through billion-dollar transformations, and then walk away in search of something new? Jeff Dodds has done just that. From leading Virgin Media through a $44 billion merger in the middle of lockdown, to stepping into the fast-paced world of motorsport, Jeff’s career is defined by bold pivots, unexpected opportun…

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Jake's Notebook | Steven Bartlett & A Letter From Deciem's Co-Founder 21:17

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Since he was a teenager, Jake has kept notebooks and diaries, now for the first time he opens them up to discuss his thoughts on business and life in real-time. He reads candid notes he's made from recent interviews, events from his life and interactions with friends, colleagues and business leaders to help unpack the moments of inspiration and tho…

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Brand, Balls & Breaking the Mould: Property as It Should Be with Dan Marsden 1:22:33

4M ago1:22:33

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🎧 Episode: “Brand, Balls & Breaking the Mould: Property as It Should Be” If you’re tired of property podcasts that play it safe, this one’s for you. In this energetic and unfiltered episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield is joined by Dan Marsden, founder of the award-winning brand agency Marsden & Co., and a force of nature when it comes to …

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Brutal Business Lessons From Child Star JoJo Siwa | Celebrity Endorsements & Creating a Personal Brand 41:38

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What happens when a teenager takes control of her own brand? For JoJo Siwa, it meant signing a deal that wasn’t perfect, betting on herself anyway, and later realizing the power of knowing her worth. In this episode, JoJo shares how a simple bow became a global phenomenon, the challenges of rebranding from child star to seasoned entertainer, and th…

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OpenAI Insider’s Dark Warning on AI & The Hypocrisy of CEO Sam Altman 45:50

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Journalist Karen Hao has spent years exposing the realities of the world’s most powerful AI labs. Her 2019 embed at OpenAI was a turning point, what she saw behind closed doors didn’t always match the public mission, and the lack of clear answers from leadership sparked a deeper skepticism that would shape her reporting. In this episode, Karen unpa…

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Don’t Just Sell It- Tell It: Chris England on Storytelling in Property Marketing 1:29:41

4M ago1:29:41

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In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, and insight-packed episode of The Viking Chats, Kristjan Byfield is joined by Chris England, co-founder and creative director of PVS Media—the content agency helping estate and letting agents rethink what property marketing can be. From the very first minute, Chris brings the energy, honesty and sharp creative th…

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How To Spot If Your Boss Is Toxic & Surviving The Modern Workplace | Ben Askins 44:34

4M ago44:34

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Ben Askins didn’t expect his next big chapter to come from LinkedIn posts, but it did. After selling his first business in 2021 and being locked out of new ventures during his earnout, he turned his focus to storytelling online. One post about a bad recruitment experience went viral, sparking a flood of stories from employees around the world and r…

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Women in Agency, Pride in Property & the Power of People 1:21:36

4M ago1:21:36

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🎙️ Women in Agency, Pride in Property & the Power of People In this unfiltered, hilarious, and genuinely moving episode of The Viking Chats, I sit down with the inimitable Amy Shields—a name that’s become synonymous with leadership, allyship, and transformation in UK estate agency. Whether you know her from her 16-year career as a high-flying agent…