The Business Men

Jordan Schwarzenberger is the creative strategist and media operator behind some of the UK’s biggest digital success stories. From co‑founding Arcade Media to helping scale the global phenomenon of the Sidemen, Jordan has become one of the most influential figures in the creator economy. We dive into how he went from an internship at Vice to leading strategy for top creators, the inside story of building a creator‑first media company, what traditional businesses still get wrong about online audiences, the future of creator‑led brands and entertainment, how the Sidemen’s approach changed the industry, and the business philosophies and lessons that shaped his journey. Whether you’re a producer, creator, entrepreneur, or simply obsessed with the business behind online culture, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and big‑picture thinking about where the industry is headed. 

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Ben and Joel sit down with the unstoppable Trinny Woodall—founder of the powerhouse beauty brand Trinny London. Known for her bold vision, magnetic energy and no‑nonsense approach to reinvention, Trinny takes the boys behind the scenes of how she built a modern, digital-first skincare and makeup empire from scratch.

From identifying a gap in the market to creating products people can’t live without, Trinny shares the real lessons she learned along the way: turning passion into purpose, building brand trust, scaling without losing your soul, and embracing failure as fuel.

Ben and Joel open up about their own business ambitions, and Trinny offers sharp, practical, and totally Trinny advice on how to get started—what to focus on, what to ignore, and how to find your unique value in a crowded world.

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Brand designer Ella turns Ben and Joel's individual visions for the brand into reality. After receiving two separate creative briefs from each of them, Ella presents four unique logo concepts: two inspired by Ben’s direction and two shaped by Joel’s ideas.

From typography and colour palettes to shape language and brand mood, she walks the team through her creative process. The brand is beginning to take shape and this episode captures the exciting moments where creativity and business vision meet.

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In this candid and compelling episode of The Business Men, ex- Made

In Chelsea star turned endurance athlete Spencer 

Matthews joins the show for his most open conversation yet. Known

for his drive, ambition, and high-profile entrepreneurial journey, 

Spencer pulls back the curtain on the real story behind his business

ventures—from the exhilarating highs to the setbacks that tested

his resilience.

He talks openly about mistakes, pivots, lessons learned, and the

pressure that comes with building brands in the public eye. Honest, 

reflective, and surprisingly raw, this episode offers a rare look

at the reality of entrepreneurship—and the unshakable mindset

required to keep moving forward.

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Brave?! Or just plain stupid?! After weeks of teasing, debating, bargaining, and stalling… the day has finally arrived.

It’s the moment you lot have been waiting for. One of our beloved hosts, Joel Dommett, or Ben Shephard, is officially getting PIERCED. 

The tension is real. The stakes are absurd. The commitment? Questionable at best. In this highly anticipated episode, The Business Men deliver a perfect cocktail of chaos and anticipation as it ACTUALLY happens.... with YOU as our witness! Will the newly adorned host regret everything? There’s only one way to find out. Grab your headphones... today, history (and a nipple) is made.

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Thank you to Pierce Me London Holborn for being such great sports with this journey. You can find them here: https://piercemelondon.co.uk/

We want to hear from YOU! Do you own or work for a small business? Is there a small business you love and support? Please share it with us, email or send us a voice note at [email protected] and tell us about the business and why you love it.

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