Not Just a Number

About Not Just a Number

Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry pioneers, who want to grow their businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. With six episodes launching this summer, the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth. Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights and real-world business growth. Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. People and relationships always come first at SRLV.

Publisher

SRLV

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Business Management and Entertainment Accounting: Emily Au on Supporting Talent, Entrepreneurs and Creative Businesses

   What does a business manager actually do? For successful musicians, actors, sports personalities, entrepreneurs and creative professionals, the answer often extends far beyond accounting and tax compliance. In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith interviews SRLV Director Emily Au as she shares her journey from Hong Kong to the UK, how she found her way into the entertainment industry, and why business management has become one of the most valuable services for high profile individuals and growing creative businesses. Emily explains how business managers support clients with everything from financial planning, tax compliance and restructuring to mortgages, insurance, international relocations and business growth. She discusses the realities of working with talent, managing cross border financial affairs, supporting international tours and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment. The conversation also explores trusted advisor relationships, collaboration, international tax planning, creative industry finance, sports and entertainment businesses, the impact of AI on professional services and why human relationships remain central to delivering great advice. For entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, entertainers and professional advisors, this episode offers valuable insights into building trust, managing complexity and supporting long term success. Key Moments: 0:00 — Introducing Emily Au and her role in SRLV's creative division 00:34 — Moving from Hong Kong to the UK and adapting to a new culture 01:30 — Struggling to find a job and volunteering to gain experience 02:49 — Accidentally entering the entertainment industry 03:54 — Working with famous singers, actors and creative talent 04:22 — Leaving entertainment accounting to experience corporate life 05:07 — Returning to the creative industries and joining SRLV 05:49 — Why collaboration and culture matter 06:57 — What business management actually means 07:51 — Becoming the trusted advisor clients rely on 08:39 — Supporting musicians, actors, athletes and entrepreneurs 09:54 — Why creative careers often evolve into business empires 10:58 — Managing complex businesses across multiple industries 11:43 — How economic changes affect creative professionals 13:30 — Why AI struggles to replace human relationships 14:05 — The value of understanding a client's full story 15:10 — International clients, touring artists and global tax challenges 15:38 — The phone call that changed everything overnight 16:23 — Managing international tours and cross border tax planning 17:06 — Why mobility creates both opportunity and complexity 18:00 — Supporting clients through major life and business decisions 18:49 — Fly fishing, sport and switching off from work 21:37 — Emily's advice for aspiring accountants and business managers 22:03 — Why humility, learning and collaboration matter 23:04 — Becoming a trusted advisor Prefer to watch? Head over to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@SRLV-LLP) to watch the full episode. Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth. Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights, wealth protection and real-world business growth. Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. People and relationships always come first at SRLV. [Disclaimer] This Podcast is published for the information of clients and contacts. By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that SRLV LLP makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured and contained within this Podcast. The information, opinions and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance you place on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Therefore, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained within this Podcast can be accepted by the authors, hosts, guests or SRLV LLP. The views that are expressed in the podcast are that of individuals and not SRLV LLP's own. SRLV LLP makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. SRLV LLP expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, reliance on or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented within.

2. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Theatre Tax Relief, West End Producing and Theatre Investment: David Babani on Building Successful Productions

   How do theatre producers finance shows, attract investors, sell tickets and keep productions profitable in an increasingly challenging market? In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV’s Partner Pembe Ozoran sits down with David Babani, theatre producer and Artistic Director of the Menier Chocolate Factory, to explore the business side of theatre production, West End transfers, theatre tax relief, investor relations, marketing, audience behaviour and the future of live entertainment. David shares his journey from producing student theatre shows to leading one of the UK's most influential theatre venues, responsible for multiple West End transfers, Broadway productions and international successes. He explains why theatre tax relief has become essential to the industry's survival, how producers balance creativity with commercial realities and why collaboration remains one of the most important factors in building successful productions. The conversation explores theatre finance, fundraising, ticket sales, audience trends, social media marketing, AI, industry challenges and practical advice for aspiring theatre producers looking to build a career in live entertainment. For entrepreneurs, creatives, investors and business leaders, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, risk management, innovation and building sustainable creative businesses. Key Moments: 0:00 — Why theatre tax relief has become essential for the survival of independent theatre 00:52 — Introducing David Babani, theatre producer and Artistic Director of the Menier Chocolate Factory 01:15 — What a theatre producer actually does behind the scenes 03:52 — Producing theatre at school and discovering a passion for live performance 05:18 — Producing Assassins and achieving early success as a young producer 07:59 — The opportunity that led to taking over the Menier Chocolate Factory 09:51 — Building one of London's most successful producing theatres over 23 years 12:00 — The importance of training the next generation of theatre professionals 15:06 — The three things David looks for in every production 17:13 — The financial model behind successful West End transfers 18:20 — Why proven productions create stronger investment opportunities 20:35 — Why collaboration is essential in theatre production 24:50 — Why specialist advisors are becoming more important than ever 25:42 — Tax credits, immigration rules and government policy changes 27:15 — Innovation, sustainability and long term industry planning 28:39 — AI, ticket sales and the future of theatre marketing 30:12 — How AI could improve operations and financial management 32:38 — Pricing strategy, competition and audience value 33:18 — Social media, email marketing and audience targeting 36:13 — Finding new ways to reach audiences in a fragmented media landscape 37:56 — Why collaboration and industry support matter 39:03 — How new producers can get their first show off the ground 42:07 — The mindset required to succeed in a highly competitive industry 43:08 — What's next for David Babani and the Menier Chocolate Factory Prefer to watch? Head over to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@SRLV-LLP) to watch the full episode. Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth. Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights, wealth protection and real-world business growth. Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. People and relationships always come first at SRLV. [Disclaimer] This Podcast is published for the information of clients and contacts. By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that SRLV LLP makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured and contained within this Podcast. The information, opinions and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance you place on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Therefore, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained within this Podcast can be accepted by the authors, hosts, guests or SRLV LLP. The views that are expressed in the podcast are that of individuals and not SRLV LLP's own. SRLV LLP makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. SRLV LLP expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, reliance on or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented within.

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   High-Net Worth Criminal Risk and Protecting Wealth: Jeff Hill on How Sophisticated Criminals Target the Wealthy

   In this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with Jeff Hill, retired senior police officer, security expert and co-founder of Harrier Global, to explore the world of high-net worth security, organised crime, criminal targeting and physical asset protection. In this conversation, Jeff shares how that experience now informs his work with high-net worth individuals, ultra-high-net worth families, entrepreneurs, sports professionals, entertainers and those with high-value homes, assets and public profiles. The episode also explores the practical realities of protecting luxury homes, watches, jewellery, cars, handbags as well as family members and personal privacy. Jeff explains how criminals use open-source intelligence, social media, predictable routines, vehicle spotting, property records and lifestyle patterns to build a picture of potential targets before deciding how to act. Kieron and Jeff also discuss why physical security should be considered part of wider wealth protection, much like tax planning, estate planning or structuring family assets. For wealthy individuals, professional athletes, musicians, performers, entrepreneurs and international families, protecting wealth is not only about legal structures, trusts or financial planning - it is also about keeping people, property and valuable assets safe in the real world. Key Moments: 0:00 — Why wealthy individuals need to think like criminals to protect their homes and assets 0:54 — Introducing Jeff Hill: former police officer, security expert and co-founder of Harrier Global 1:32 — Jeff’s early police career and why he always wanted to join the force 4:50 — Learning from great police officers and developing a proactive investigative mindset 6:08 — Moving into CID and becoming a detective at 21 11:46 — Targeting drug dealers, organised criminals and serious criminal networks 15:03 — Understanding how sophisticated criminals think and operate 16:44 — The pressure of senior policing, performance targets and family life 22:24 — Leading major crime investigations across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire 24:48 — Counterterrorism, organised crime and working alongside MI5 and the National Crime Agency 26:49 — How real personal threats shaped Jeff’s own view of home security 31:17 — From policing to private security consultancy for high-net-worth individuals 33:17 — Protecting ultra-high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, sports stars and entertainers 34:43 — Why Harrier Global does not sell CCTV, guards or off-the-shelf security products 36:34 — Why serious criminals now target wealthy UK households from across the world 38:45 — How criminals research high-profile targets before committing burglaries or robberies 39:50 — The hidden risks of social media, public routines and online information 41:50 — Why footballers, musicians and entertainers are especially vulnerable to targeted crime 44:11 — How cars, training grounds and Instagram posts can expose security weaknesses 47:48 — The emotional and financial impact of burglary and violent robbery 49:11 — Why physical asset protection matters as much as tax planning and wealth structuring 52:16 — Jeff’s entrepreneurial journey after 30 years in policing 54:40 — The hidden costs and realities of starting a business after a corporate career 56:16 — Why networking, trust and personal introductions are critical in high-net-worth services 59:52 — Jeff’s final advice on home security, resilience and backing yourself in business Prefer to watch? Head over to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@SRLV-LLP) to watch the full episode. Not Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families. Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth. Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up companies and international relocations to creative rights, wealth protection and real-world business growth. Whether they are clients or professional contacts, all our guests are friends of our business and so much more than “just a number”. People and relationships always come first at SRLV. [Disclaimer] This Podcast is published for the information of clients and contacts. By accessing this Podcast, you acknowledge that SRLV LLP makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured and contained within this Podcast. The information, opinions and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance you place on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Therefore, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained within this Podcast can be accepted by the authors, hosts, guests or SRLV LLP. The views that are expressed in the podcast are that of individuals and not SRLV LLP's own. SRLV LLP makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. SRLV LLP expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, reliance on or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented within.

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