A weekly podcast from Glasgow that brings sharp commentary and real-time reaction to the ever-evolving world of business. Hosted by two of Scotland’s most influential entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey.
This is a front-row seat to how global economic shifts, political turbulence, and technological disruption are impacting businesses in Scotland and beyond.
Each episode also features candid conversations with Scotland’s top CEOs, founders, and innovators, unpacking how they are navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and seizing new opportunities.
Through a no-nonsense Scottish lens, Hunter and Haughey offer grounded insight and practical advice for anyone in business - whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand.
Made in Glasgow. Relevant Worldwide.
Episodes
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Chris Stewart, CEO and Majority shareholder of Chris Stewart Group.
An experienced property owner, investor, developer and operator, Chris established his business almost 30 years ago and has since earned a reputation as one of the country’s leaders in urban regeneration, real estate placemaking and hotel development. CSG’s success has brought widespread industry recognition, with Chris winning an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018, in the Building a Better Working World category.
An experienced property owner, investor, developer and operator, Chris established his business almost 30 years ago and has since earned a reputation as one of the country’s leaders in urban regeneration, real estate placemaking and hotel development. CSG’s success has brought widespread industry recognition, with Chris winning an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018, in the Building a Better Working World category.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - if you have a question or a suggestion for the show, email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Allan Nelson, CEO & Co-Founder of For-Sight.
For-Sight, is a leading voice in transforming the hospitality industry. With a strong passion for technology and learning, Allan advocates for the strategic use of first-party data, CRM technology, and targeted marketing to drive revenue for hotels and other accommodation providers. Under his leadership, For-Sight delivers innovative, automated solutions to support its customers in building guest engagement, growing direct revenue, and fostering guest loyalty.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for
the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Nadeem Sarwar, the Founder and CEO of Phlo.
Nadeem was formally a career commercial banker before founding Phlo in 2015. He is responsible for all company operations & the overall development and building of Phlo. His simple goal is to build Phlo into the number one, on-demand digital pharmacy service in the UK, helping patients like him, access their medication when & where they want it.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for
the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Paul Connelly, the visionary CEO of Connelly Security Systems (CSS), who has forged an inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a stalwart figure in the security industry. Hailing from a bustling family of ten siblings and nurtured in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Paul’s early years laid the foundation for his unyielding determination.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for
the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Ian Kerr, CEO and Founder of Raven Controls digital incident management and events operations software.
Ian has intimate knowledge of the industry through his work with Major events, Stadia and National arenas.
Ian’s experience of planning, testing and exercising utilising Integrated Emergency Management principles, has been distilled and captured in the core of Ravens technology and operating system.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for
the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
The Go Radio Business Show is back this Sunday at 11am!
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Joseph Healy.
Joseph is a co-founder of Judo Bank, a bank specializing in banking the small-to-medium sized business economy.
Having raised $1.5bn of equity in private markets – including the largest pre-revenue capital raise in Australian corporate history - the bank grew from a PowerPoint to profitability and to a publicly listed company within four years.
A career international banker, Joseph held executive positions at Lloyds Bank, CIBC World Markets, Citibank, ANZ and NAB.
In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice.
And don't forget, If you have a question or a suggestion for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
The Go Radio Business Show is back this Sunday at 11am!
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Greenock born brothers Sandy Easdale, who, along with his brother James owns a transport and property empire that includes McGill’s Buses.
Sandy started working in his father’s scrap yard while still at school, and went on to run taxis, buses, manufacturing factories and pubs.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey’s second guest is Minister John Lamont (pron- Laa-mont) on the back of his recent visit to Tartan week in New York, representing the UK Government - promoting investment and trade and highlighting heritage and culture
And don't forget, If you have a question or a suggestion for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guests this week are Andy Healy (MD) and Jennifer MacKenzie (Co-founder and Director) of TEFL Org.
Jennifer is Co-Founder and Director at The TEFL Org and Ambassador for Women’s Enterprise Scotland. After many years teaching English in Greece and France, The TEFL Org was co-founded by Jennifer in Beauly, near Inverness. It began life as a start-up in a back garden shed during the global recession and has since grown to be the market-leading and most accredited provider of the highest quality TEFL training.
Andy Healy joined The TEFL Org with over 20 years’ experience in the publishing sector, building market leading, global consumer brands for Immediate Media and BBC magazines. There he headed up History, Science and Sport divisions as well as Digital editions and Podcasts. Using his expertise to grow the business, Andy is focused on delivering accessible, premium quality learning across international markets, particularly in the US.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey also offer business insight and advice.
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Allan Cannon, the co-founder and CEO of space technology scale up Krucial, where he is responsible for business growth and strategy.
With a background in complex technology and science, business development and leadership, Allan is on a mission to make digital transformation easier for all —anywhere on earth.
Allan is also a keen advocate for the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and leaders and is an active member of the Scottish tech ecosystem.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey also offer business insight and advice.
If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Marie Owen CEO and founder of LS Productions.
In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!
Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700