Business Leader
by Business Leader
Is this your podcast?Business Leader is hosted by Richard Harpin, a prominent entrepreneur recognized for transforming HomeServe from a single idea into a £4.1 billion enterprise. His firsthand experience in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship lends…
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Audience Interest
- entrepreneurship insights
- business management strategies
Podcast Focus
- interviews with business leaders
- entrepreneurial journey discussions
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for three years
Platform Reach
- hosted on Acast
- available on podcast platforms
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Entrepreneurship#25100K to 300K
- 🇸🇦SA · Entrepreneurship#1830K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
39K to 120K🎙 Daily cadence·205 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
130K to 400K🇬🇧75%🇸🇦25% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
39K to 120K34K real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 21 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
She turned £6k into a £1bn business
Jul 21, 2026
45m 55s
Loveholidays CEO: From Covid to £350m revenue and the road to IPO
Jul 14, 2026
43m 08s
Barclays CEO Venkat: business turnaround, cancer, capital requirements and an £800m crisis
Jul 5, 2026
44m 59s
Seams Impossible: How Nadine Merabi built a £40m fashion brand
Jun 30, 2026
46m 12s
The CEO who doubled Blue Light Card membership in 3 years
Jun 23, 2026
41m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | entrepreneurshipbusiness growth+3 | Mia Drennan | GLASGlobal Loan Agency Services Limited | UK | Mia DrennanGLAS+5 | — | 45m 55s | ||
| 7/14/26 | business growthtravel industry+4 | Donat Rétif | LoveholidaysBusiness Leader | UK | LoveholidaysCEO+6 | — | 43m 08s | ||
| 7/5/26 | business turnaroundleadership+4 | C.S. Venkatakrishnan | BarclaysJP Morgan+1 | UK | BarclaysC.S. Venkatakrishnan+5 | — | 44m 59s | ||
| 6/30/26 | fashion brandentrepreneurship+4 | Nadine Merabi | Darcie pyjama lineSelfridges+1 | Manchester | Nadine Merabifashion brand+6 | — | 46m 12s | ||
| 6/23/26 | leadershipbusiness growth+3 | Alidad Moghaddam | Blue Light CardTrainline | UKAustralia | Blue Light CardCEO+5 | — | 41m 57s | ||
| 6/16/26 | entrepreneurshipTikTok marketing+5 | Vivian Wong | Little MoonsHomeserve | UKTesco | Little Moonsmochi ice cream+8 | — | 37m 23s | ||
| 6/9/26 | marketplace growthleadership lessons+4 | Adam Jay | VintedBoston Consulting Group+1 | France | Vintedmarketplace+8 | — | 37m 58s | ||
| 6/2/26 | entrepreneurshipbusiness journey+3 | Kim Innes | Humble CrumbleRoyal Family | LondonSpitalfields market | Humble CrumbleKim Innes+5 | — | 38m 12s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AI in the legal industryBuilding a startup+4 | Nnamdi Emelifeonwu | DefinelyAnthropic | UKLondon | AI startuplegal tech+5 | — | 46m 18s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Procter and GambleWork-Life balance+5 | Chris de Lapuente | LVMHSephora+1 | — | SephoraLVMH+7 | — | 51m 26s | ||
| 5/12/26 | InsuranceArtificial Intelligence+4 | Jonathan Spry | Envelop Risk | BristolLondon | cyber riskAI+7 | — | 43m 22s | ||
| 5/5/26 | LeadershipBuilding and scaling a business+5 | Kai Feller | Bark.comThe 7 habits of highly effective people | — | business modelgrowth+7 | — | 38m 49s | ||
| 4/28/26 | leadershipbusiness turnaround+3 | Allison Kirkby | BTProcter & Gamble+1 | — | BTAllison Kirkby+3 | — | 46m 59s | ||
| 4/21/26 | storytellingentrepreneurship+3 | Matt Pohlson | Omaze | UKUS | OmazeMatt Pohlson+5 | — | 39m 31s | ||
| 4/14/26 | leadershipcustomer service+4 | Phil Bentley | MitieBritish Gas | UKLondon+1 | leadershipcustomer+5 | — | 39m 54s | ||
| 4/7/26 | entrepreneurshippodcasting+3 | Harry Stebbings | 20VCBusiness Leader | — | podcastingentrepreneurship+3 | — | 39m 59s | ||
| 3/31/26 | entrepreneurshipjewellery business+4 | Olivia Jenkins | Business LeaderCovid+1 | — | jewellerybusiness growth+5 | — | 44m 39s | ||
| 3/26/26 | leadershipwork-life balance+3 | Stuart Machin | Marks and SpencerBusiness Leader | — | Stuart MachinMarks and Spencer+4 | — | 25m 37s | ||
| 3/24/26 | business growthleadership+3 | Gary Lubner | Belron | South Africa | BelronGary Lubner+5 | — | 46m 17s | ||
| 3/17/26 | pest controlbusiness strategy+3 | Andy Ransom | Rentokil InitialICI | — | RentokilCEO+5 | — | 49m 33s | ||
| 3/10/26 | challenger brandgrowth strategy+4 | Alex Wright | Dash WaterBusiness Leader | — | Dash Watersparkling water+5 | — | 46m 03s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Business Leader is hosted by Richard Harpin, a prominent entrepreneur recognized for transforming HomeServe from a single idea into a £4.1 billion enterprise. His firsthand experience in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship lends credibility and depth to the conversations he facilitates on the podcast. The Business Leader Podcast distinguishes itself by focusing on the pivotal moments in the careers of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Covering themes of success, failure, and practical advice, the show features in-depth interviews that provide unique insights into the challenges of management and entrepreneurship, making it a vital resource for those in the business world. The podcast appeals to a diverse audience ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned business executives, drawn by the actionable advice and personal stories shared by guests. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on leadership and business strategies, enhancing their understanding and capabilities in their own ventures.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 34K
- Total plays: 1.5M
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 6
Castbox
- Followers: 103
- Plays: 2.0K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 34K
- Views: 1.5M
- Videos: 648
Podcast App
- Followers: 2
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 5
Audience
professionals, adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with business leaders
- entrepreneurial journey discussions
- advice for business growth
- lessons from successful ventures
Audience interests
- entrepreneurship insights
- business management strategies
- success and failure stories
- practical business advice
Platform reach
- hosted on Acast
- available on podcast platforms
- growing audience potential
- no specific follower data
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for three years
- 205 total episodes
- regular content updates
Chart history for Business Leader
Peaked at #18 in SA, currently #18 in SA.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| SA | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #153 | #153 | — |
Chart Positions
4 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 2 markets.