Henry Hales is the founder of Sir Plus, a men’s fashion start up that uses surplus material to build distinctive British garments and accessories. From his humble beginnings selling boxer shorts on a stall in East London, Henry has grown the business to a formidable size, and built a brand that stands all on its own in a particularly crowded marketplace. In today’s episode, Henry shows us the power of growing slowly, the tricks to building an incredibly loyal following, and the importance of doing one thing extremely well.
podcasts — June 19, 2018
Steve Varsano
If you’re the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room
My guest on today’s episode is Steve Varsano, founder and CEO of the Jet Business, the world’s first private aviation showroom. Steve’s career started up in the clouds when he trained to become a pilot in the 1970s. He’s scarcely come down to earth since. Today, the New Jersey boy…
podcasts — May 25, 2018
Vernon Hill
"I woke up one day and decided to start a bank"
Our guest on today’s episode of the Gentleman’s Journal podcast is Vernon Hill — serial entrepreneur, master retailer and, most recently, the founder of Metro Bank. Vernon founded his first business when he was just a teenager, and had set up his first bank by the age of 26. As you’ll find…
podcasts — March 7, 2018
Crockett & Jones, Ettinger, Turnbull & Asser
British Manufacturing Special
In a special episode of the Gentleman’s Journal podcast, we’re joined by three towering figures in British craftsmanship and manufacturing — Robert Ettinger of Ettinger; Jonathan Baker of Turnbull & Asser; and James Fox of Crockett & Jones. What these three don’t know about the art of manufacturing — and…
podcasts — January 5, 2018
Will Dean
The Mark Zuckerberg of Extreme Sports
Will Dean is the founder and CEO of Tough Mudder, the world’s most successful endurance event. Will first came up with the idea for the race while studying for an MBA at Harvard, and despite the protestations of his professors, he decided to put his dream to the test. He’d hoped…
podcasts — December 8, 2017
Harry Jarman
Fifth Anniversary Special
In a twist on our usual format, we ask Harry Jarman, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Gentleman's Journal, about his own entrepreneurial journey as the publication celebrates its fifth birthday.
podcasts — November 23, 2017
Paul Smith
The unstoppable Paul Smith
Paul Smith is a titan of British industry and one of the most successful men's fashion designers in the world. In today's episode, Paul tells us about his Bespoke by Appointment service; why the most dangerous thing you can do is follow trends; and what to do if you ever receive a live pigeon in the post.
podcasts — November 8, 2017
Ross Bailey
The 25-Year-Old CEO
Our guest on today's podcast is Ross Bailey, the founder and CEO of Appear Here. Ross tells us how a Jubilee-themed party accidentally kicked off the entire business, what it’s like to be a CEO of a multinational company at the age of 25, and why he never wants to hear about another clean-eating start up ever again.
podcasts — October 26, 2017
Nicholas Coleridge
Print is dead, long live print
Our guest this afternoon is Nicholas Coleridge, the Chairman of both Condé Nast and the Victoria & Albert Museum. In today’s episode, Nicholas discusses his greatest journalistic scoops and stunts; what not to do if you want a job at Condé Nast; and why magazines are best enjoyed in the bath.
podcasts — October 12, 2017
Wilhelm Schmid
Time is Money
In this week's episode, we talk to Wilhelm Schmid, the CEO of German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne. The CEO tells us how a watch can possibly cost 2 million euros, why smartwatches are doomed by their very nature to fail, and why gentlemen are still so in thrall to measuring time.
podcasts — September 28, 2017
David Gandy and Terry Betts
Vogue Traders
David Gandy is the most successful British model of his generation, a fashion entrepreneur in his own right, and an investor in several menswear startups. He's joined today on the show by Terry Betts, the former Buying Director at Selfridges and now the head of business development at Thread, the revolutionary online stylist.
podcasts — August 23, 2017
Geoffrey Kent
Look at the mountaintop, not at the mountain
Geoffrey Kent is the founder, chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent, the world's first ever luxury travel company and still the industry's gold standard. In this week’s episode, the travel tycoon tells us how he convinced the richest man in the world to become one of his first customers & much more.
podcasts — August 9, 2017
Alex Scott, Charles Hambro, and Piers Hedley
The Future of Wealth
Today, we speak to three titans of the wealth management industry – Alex Scott, Charles Hambro, and Piers Hedley – and discover just how much this ancient game has changed in recent years.
podcasts — July 26, 2017
Arthur Kay
Becoming a green energy mogul
Arthur Kay is the founder and CEO of Bio-Bean, an award-winning clean energy company that recycles old coffee grounds into advanced biofuels. In this episode, Arthur tells us how ideas mean nothing without execution and more.
podcasts — July 12, 2017
Aaron Simpson
A passport to the high life
Aaron Simpson is the founder and chairman of Quintessentially, the world’s most famous luxury concierge company. In this episode, Aaron tells us about his project to build the world’s biggest superyacht, the changing spending habits of the mega-rich and more.
podcasts — June 28, 2017
Henry Porter
Cause trouble
Henry Porter is the UK Editor of Vanity Fair and a renowned political columnist. In this episode, he talks to us about the importance of causing trouble; the dying craft of self-editing; and the power of finishing what you’ve started.
podcasts — May 31, 2017
Henry Wyndham
Never be boring
For many years, Henry Wyndham was the senior auctioneer and chairman at Sotheby’s, the world-renowned auction house. Henry talks to us about his failed first career as a door to door salesman, how auctioneering is all in the eyebrows, and how a shooting accident might just have changed his life for the better.
podcasts — May 17, 2017
Tim Jefferies
How to win friends and influence people
Tim Jefferies is the owner of Hamiltons, Britain’s foremost photographic gallery. The entrepreneur and retired playboy tells us why the smart money invests in photography, how fame can both help and hinder a business & more.
podcasts — May 17, 2017
Pierre Lagrange
Know thy weakness
Pierre LaGrange is the CEO of Savile Row tailors Huntsman, whom he took over as the recession took hold. Pierre tells us how a chance encounter in Ibiza changed the course of his life, how love at first sight in business is never a good thing & more.
podcasts — May 17, 2017
Robin Hutson, Kurt Zdesar, and Rupert Clevely
How to work your way up the foodchain
In this episode, we speak to three men who started at the bottom of the hospitality industry and worked their way to the very top: Robin Hutson, the father of the 'boutique hotel'; Kurt Zdesar, who brought Nobu to London; and Rupert Clevely, founder of Geronimo Inns.
podcasts — May 17, 2017
Clive Jackson
Fear is your friend
Clive Jackson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of VICTOR, an on-demand private jet service for high net worth individuals. Today, he talks about celebrity investors, the habits that make great entrepreneurs & more.
podcasts — May 17, 2017
Theo Fennell
How to create delight
Master jeweller and businessman Theo Fennell tells us why we should read more and want less, how it’s okay not to have any idea what you want to do with your life & more.
