The Room Where It Happened

Spencer Matthews’ journey from reality TV star to the founder of a £100M business is a story of transformation, grit, and resilience. In this episode, Spencer talks about his personal evolution from battling alcohol to building Clean Co, a brand that’s revolutionizing the alcohol-free space. He takes us through the defining moments that changed everything, including the £1M investment offer from Nicole Quinn at Lightspeed and the explosive growth that saw the company hit £2M in sales in its first year, followed by a £20M raise at an £80M valuation.But success didn’t come without its setbacks. Spencer also shares the challenges of a rushed US launch, the near-collapse of the business, and how a down round and massive product write-offs almost derailed everything. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned along the way, the importance of staying involved in every part of the business, adapting when plans fail, and how Clean Co became a symbol of resilience. It’s a conversation about transformation, overcoming obstacles, and building a business that not only survives but thrives against the odds.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/rwih-ifs-yt

With Toy Story 5 & Hoppers releasing this year, The Chief Creative Officer of PIXAR, Pete Docter, joins The Room Where It Happened to break down 40 years of Pixar's history.Pete directed Monsters Inc., Up, Inside Out, & Soul, and has worked with some of animation and technology's biggest icons, including, John Lasseter, Steve Jobs, and Andrew Stanton, just to name a few.In this episode we dive into all of Pixar's behind-the-scenes stories, discuss the incredibly detailed creative process, and break down some of the studio's biggest hits such as Toy Story, Cars, and Monsters Inc.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-auNordVPN Deal 👉 https://nordvpn.com/rwih Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

What’s stopping Gen Z from becoming millionaires? In this eye-opening conversation, Tim Armoo uncovers the harsh realities young entrepreneurs face, from crushing competition to a rapidly shifting landscape. Have side hustles truly replaced traditional entrepreneurship, or are they just a distraction? Tim reveals why the road to success is harder than ever and how the game is changing for the next generation of business leaders.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-auNordVPN Deal 👉 https://nordvpn.com/rwih Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Jeff Mostyn didn’t set out to become the savior of a football club, but that’s exactly what he did when a single nod saved Bournemouth from liquidation. In this episode, Jeff takes us back to that moment, when he committed another £100,000 despite promising his wife he wouldn’t, and reflects on how that spontaneous decision set the course for a 17-year journey with the club.From the highs of creating the "greatest winning capsule" with Eddie Howe to the lows of financial crises and personal sacrifice, Jeff opens up about the hard-earned lessons along the way. He talks about the importance of human connection, how his approach to leadership, treating everyone like family, became a key to Bournemouth’s success. Jeff also shares the challenges of keeping a club alive through financial turmoil, including paying £100,000 a month out of his own pocket to keep the team afloat.It’s a conversation about making tough decisions, balancing heart and head, and the power of loyalty and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.Jeff Mostyn's book 'The Chairman: The Man who saved AFC Bournemouth' is out now.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-au

Victor Bengtsson’s journey with Sidemen began with a single, unexpected interview, where instead of touting credentials, he cracked a joke that showed he understood their world. In this episode, Victor takes us through how he went from that first conversation to building Side+ in just 75 days, a challenge that became the blueprint for a new approach to content creation and distribution.From the rush of their first subscriber to the groundbreaking decision to recruit a team of young, self-taught editors from Discord and Fortnite communities, Victor discusses the unconventional methods that fuelled their success. He reveals how the Sidemen’s speed and willingness to challenge the norms of traditional TV gave them an edge, creating content faster, cheaper, and with complete creative control.This episode is a deep dive into the mindset, decisions, and strategies that allowed the Sidemen to compete with, and ultimately disrupt, the media giants. It’s a story about seizing control, challenging the status quo, and proving that speed and creativity can change the game.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/rwih-ifs-yt

CEO of Kurt Geiger Neil Clifford reflects on the moments and challenges that shaped his journey from a department store floor to leading a global fashion brand.He shares how early setbacks, including the loss of his father and living with dyslexia, influenced his leadership style, turning perceived limitations into creative strengths. Neil also discusses the lessons learned through private equity and the importance of surrounding himself with people who think differently.Beyond commercial success, Neil explains how Kurt Geiger’s Business by Design Academy became a way to create wider impact, opening doors for young creatives who might otherwise be overlooked.This episode explores creativity, leadership, and why human skills, not just technical ones, will matter most in the future.Launched by the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation in 2024, Business by Design is an award-winning, fully funded, career incubator programme designed to open doors into the creative industry for young people. For the first time, and beginning in Spring 2026, Business by Design will become available to young people across the UK, through a newly digitalised programme. The Business by Design Academy page: https://www.kurtgeiger.com/business-by-designIFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-au

How does a personal space flight spark a mission to reshape humanity’s future? For Dylan Taylor, it started with a transcendent experience in orbit, which led him to found Space for Humanity, a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to space travel. His vision grew from a desire to unlock space’s transformative potential for solving Earth’s most pressing issues, and today, he’s helping to shape a future where space is accessible to all.In this episode, Dylan Taylor takes us through his unexpected journey, from his life-changing space flight to the creation of Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG), a global leader in national security and space solutions. As founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dylan is also leading a joint venture to develop Starlab, a next-generation commercial space station with partners like Airbus, Mitsubishi, MDA Space, and Palantir. He shares how his work in space technology is already impacting Earth, from breakthroughs in cancer treatment to innovations in microgravity. Dylan also discusses the high-stakes decisions, partnerships, and bold moves that are accelerating humanity’s progress through space. This conversation is about vision, purpose, and the power of expanding human potential through exploration. Dylan's story reveals how space isn’t just about discovery, it’s about solving real-world problems and creating a future where anyone can reach for the stars.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/rwih-ifs-yt

Long before cybersecurity became a daily concern for businesses, Danny Jenkins encountered a moment that changed his entire trajectory. A ransomware attack on a small company didn’t just expose a technical failure, it revealed how easily a lifetime of work could vanish overnight.In this episode, Danny unpacks the unlikely experiences that shaped his worldview, from a childhood where learning to code became a way to regain control, to a formative business fallout that taught him why founders must guard their vision fiercely. He takes us behind the curtain of modern cybercrime, an industry run with structure, scale, and now AI, and explains why old security models are no longer enough.This is a conversation about seeing the problem before everyone else does, questioning accepted norms, and building a company designed not to react to threats, but to stop them before they ever begin.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-au