Leeds Business Podcast

About Leeds Business Podcast

On the Leeds Business podcast I chat to inspiring, fascinating and super-impressive Leeds Business Owners, lifting the lid on their own unique personal business journeys; the ups, the downs, the successes and the failures and their own secret sauce. We also get a unique ‘how to…’ from each guest, to assist you on your own business journey. In addition we speak the city’s movers and shakers, and specialists on everything business related. I’m speaking to Founders who have sold their business for millions, start-up Founders who have an exciting new product or service, major Business Owners with the city’s biggest companies, fascinating hidden Leeds businesses and everyone in between… just as long as they have an interesting business journey to share, I talk to them.. The ‘how to..’ segment shares essential business learnings like; * How to raise Angel Investment * How to create a business plan * How to sell your business * How to create a business strategy * How to build a marketing campaign * How to buy a business competitor * How to read a P&L statement … and much much more… Why Leeds? It’s a brilliant place to live, work and play and is full of brilliant businesses and inspirational business leaders. And it’s my hometown. So if you’re a Business owner, or want to be one, or are simply interested in the Leeds business scene, you’ll want to be listening. The show is free to listen to and there’s a new episode every Wednesday, released at 7.00am so you can listen on your morning commute, at the gym, in the park or at home. The Leeds Business Podcast is hosted by Phil Fraser. Phil launched, scaled and sold his own business and is now a Business Sounding Board helping SME Business Owners like you to NOT be lonely at the top. Phil loves to hear other people’s business journeys. Want to suggest a guest for the show? Email phil@leedsbusinesspodcast.com. If you’re a Business Owner who’s feeling lonely at the top, or is strategically stuck or simply needs a supportive, confidential ear from someone who’s been there done that, email phil@philfraser.co.uk. Leeds Business Podcast is produced by Simon Treen at Western Studios in Leeds.

Publisher

Phil Fraser

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2023

Latest episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

60 of 95 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How to overcome Imposter Syndrome - with Clare Josa

   Imposter Syndrome expert, Clare Josa, is this week's guest. In this episode we discuss how you can beat Imposter Syndrome. You'll learn what are the symptoms of Imposter Syndrome. Plus the five key steps to beating Imposter Syndrome and how to help someone with Imposter Syndrome. Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological experience in which a person suffers from feelings of intellectual and/or professional fraudulence. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you, through the personal business journeys and entrepreneurial lessons learnt of Leeds business owners then this is the podcast for you. INTRODUCING CLARE JOSA Clare Josa is considered a global authority on Imposter Syndrome, as well as leading the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and publishing her book; 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome'. She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by the likes of The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and Radio 4, amongst others. Clare speaks internationally on how to change the world by changing yourself. An expert in the neuroscience and psychology of performance, her original training as an engineer, specialising in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, means her inspirational approach to Imposter Syndrome is grounded in practical common sense, creating breakthroughs not burnout. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:00:00] Introducing Clare Josa [00:01:00] What is Imposter Sundrome? [00:04:20] What isn't Imposter Syndrome? [00:08:00] Debunking some of the rubbish out there about Imposter Syndrome [00:12:00] Good &amp; bad stress and self-sabotage as part of Imposter Syndrome [00:16:00] How to identify what is, and what isn’t, a bout of Imposter Syndrome [00:21:00] How to press pause on a bout of Imposter Syndrome in under a minute [00:23:45] The 5 key steps to ditching Imposter Syndrome [00:28:00] The book 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome' [00:30:00] How to start turning your inner critic into a genuine cheerleader VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU Have you got Imposter Syndrome? Take Clare's free Imposter Syndrome test at https://impostersyndrome.scoreapp.com/ (https://impostersyndrome.scoreapp.com/) Buy the book 'Ditching Imposter Syndrome - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908854960/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908854960/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21) Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com (http://www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/) Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk (http://www.philfraser.co.uk) Website: www.clarejosa.com (https://www.clarejosa.com) www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com (https://www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejosa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejosa) DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL’ My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE. Your half of the deal - Share this episode with TWO people who you think will get value from it YOU MAY ALSO LIKE How to turn a hobby into a ‘proper’ business – Dan &amp; Michael, The Square Ball - <a...

2. 

   22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From potential disaster to huge growth due to the covid lockdown- Kate Hutchinson, The Sustainability Community

   Kate Hutchinson’s events company went from potential disaster to huge growth during the pandemic. Listen how chance meetings and recommendations have powered her business growth and how she's now growing her events company in the sustainability sector. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you, through the personal business journeys and entrepreneurial lessons learnt of Leeds business owners then this is the podcast for you. INTRODUCING KATE HUTCHINSON Kate Hutchinson is the Founder of The Sustainability Community - a national network of 20,000+ sustainability leaders spanning CEOs, government strategists, investors, community builders and climate innovators. United by a shared mission to accelerate the green economy and build a fairer, low-carbon future, we bring this vision to life through high-impact conferences, partnerships and programmes that connect ideas with action. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:00:00] Introduction to the Sustainability Community [00:03:00] Kate’s personal entrepreneurship journey [00:06:00] Getting started, connections and the importance of being on an accelerator [00:12:00] The important part the pandemic played in the business growth [00:20:00] The pivot to the sustainability industry [00:27:00] How to network effectively [00:30:00] Monetising the Sustainability Community and the expansion plans [00:34:00] My brilliant business idea 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS &amp; BUSINESS LEARNINGS * When networking your number one priority is how you can help someone * If you make an event free to attend you can have a drop out rate of up to 60% * The biggest benefit of an accelerator is the connections you make with other founders 3 MOMENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR “We grew 325% in the first year of the pandemic” “I wrote my first business plan on a canal boat” “I went to see Leeds City Council with no logo, no website, no nothing. Just a spreadsheet” VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com  (https://www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/) Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk (https://www.philfraser.co.uk) Website: https://www.thesustainabilitycommunity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hutchinson-9b7757a0/ Shout out: Victoria Garcia https://www.bindethics.com/ Mihaela Gruia https://www.researchretold.com/ DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL’ My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE. Your half of the deal - Share this episode with TWO people who you think will get value from it YOU MAY ALSO LIKE (AS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE) Helen Oldham - https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/helen-oldham/ Anna Sutton - https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/anna-sutton/ Georgie Fairhall - https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/george-fairhall/ Listen to Phil's story - https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/phil-fraser/ (https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/phil-fraser/) ABOUT YOUR HOST Phil Fraser went from an accidental kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He’s travelled

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   15 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From a side hustle to a nationally franchised business - James Ooi, Little Bao Boy

   James Ooi, the founder of Little Bao Boy tells us how he transitioned from a career in sales to launching a successful street food business, starting from a side hustle in his flat to expanding into multiple locations. James shares insights on the challenges of building a food business, the importance of building a personal brand, and the strategic moves that helped Little Bao Boy thrive. Tune in for an inspiring journey of passion, perseverance, and innovation in the food industry. If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you, through the personal business journeys and entrepreneurial lessons learnt of Leeds business owners then this is the podcast for you. INTRODUCING JAMES OOI Growing up in his parents noodles shop hospitality has always been a part of James' life. Starting in corporate sales he always missed the buzz if hospitality. Almost a decade ago he launched Little Bao Boy, which has grown from a small street food set up to 38 franchises across the UK. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:00:00] From sales to street food [00:03:00] The birth of Little Bao Boy [00:06:00] Taking the leap: leaving a steady job [00:09:30] Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship [00:12:00] The Importance of community when building a brand [00:15:00] Expanding horizons: franchising and growth [00:18:00] Quality control and the evolution of business operations [00:24:00] Building a personal brand in the Digital Age [00:28:00] Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs [00:30:00] My brilliant business idea 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS &amp; BUSINESS LEARNINGS • When you start a business you have to become an accountant • It’s not just how good your product is. People invest in you as a person. • Don’t overthink your personal brand. Just go out there and create content 3 MOMENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR “no-one gets into business because they want to learn how to read a P&amp;L sheet” “It took a year and a half to sort out the franchising side of things” “One of our videos has 2.6m views on it” VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOU Website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com (http://www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/) Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk (http://www.philfraser.co.uk) Website: https://www.littlebaoboy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ooi-7b740b86/ Shout out: https://dohhut.com/ https://www.thingsinbread.com/ DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL’ My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE. Your half of the deal - Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it YOU MAY ALSO LIKE What it’s really like running a bar – John Gyngell, North Brew https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/north-bar-john-gyngell (https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/north-bar-john-gyngell) From Lockdown to Launchpad – JFDI; The Mexi Bean Express Story with Danielle Best - https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/danielle-best-mexibean/ (https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/danielle-best-mexibean/) From start up to M&amp;S supplier to insolvency – Greg Fraser, Bottle Baking Co - <a...

Inside a recent episode

How to overcome Imposter Syndrome - with Clare Josa

Published 29 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] To realize that it's a myth that it's just a woman thing. Yeah. The figure's just to stop you that. Where did that come from? So that myth, where did the myth come from that it was girls thing? Yeah. We found there are two things. One, the original research study by Cleanson Eames in 1978 was only done on women. They did subsequent research that included men but it didn't get as much publicity. So it's so deceived that this is a girl thing. Then we found in the research study that female respondents were 20 times more likely than male respondents to talk about it and ask for help. So we're all there kind of going I feel the shame but I need help. […]

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• Gordon Bateman
• Amanda Cook
• Greg Fraser
• Nick Howarth
• Jordan Appleson

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YouTube views

57,481

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Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

100

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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