Episode 38. James Daunt. So many hats, here's how to wear them all.

Episode 38. James Daunt. So many hats, here's how to wear them all.

July 15, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

Mark chats with James Daunt about the principles of running a successful bookshop.

Mark chats with James Daunt, founder of Daunt Books, Managing Director of Waterstones and CEO of Barnes & Noble. With clear principles applicable to all bookshops - here then is the secret recipe to running a successful bookshop.

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