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Meet The Owner Ep25 | Parm Bhangal - Construction Engineer
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Entrepreneur and property expert Parm Bhangal joins Steven Dryden Hall to discuss business growth, resilience, networking, property investing, stress management and building multiple successful companies from the ground up.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner Ep24 | Martin J Castleton - Market trader to insurance broker business
Thursday, 23 April 2026
A candid journey from market trader to insurance business owner, packed with insight, humour, and real-world advice.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep23 | Jeff Hill: Super cop to business owner in bespoke security
Friday, 17 April 2026
A former senior detective reveals how decades of fighting serious crime shaped a unique security business protecting the ultra wealthy.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep22 | Melanie J Beck MBE - left school with zero and now has an A4 sheet of awards
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Milton Keynes leader Melanie Beck MBE shares how she went from leaving school with no qualifications to shaping major developments, international sport and community projects through determination and resilience.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 21 | Samantha and Rachel - Solo Connects and Single Mums
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Samantha and Rachel reveal how Solo Connects grew from a simple coffee idea into a fast-scaling singles events business.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 20 | Harp Gill from Smoked Garden Wings to Franchise Empire
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Harp Gill reveals how he went from sales jobs to building The Rub BBQ into a scalable street food brand, sharing the wins, setbacks and systems behind the growth.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep19 | Gem Lyanne - Beauty and the Beast & Beautypreneur
Monday, 19 January 2026
Beauty entrepreneur Gemma on building multiple businesses, personal branding, national awards and the power of visibility and mentorship.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 18 | Saira Lawlor
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Saira Lawlor shares how she went from high-earning recruitment to founding The Strength Barn, a female-only fitness space built on strength, confidence and long-term change.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep 17 | Mario (Fratelli) - From banker to restaurant owner
Friday, 12 December 2025
A lively, honest and entertaining deep-dive into Mario’s journey from banking to building two standout restaurants with his family.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 16 | Jason Bone: Lads and Dads Fitness
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Lads and Dads Fitness: A funny, honest and uplifting chat with Jason Bone - from bartending in Australia to becoming a top personal trainer and launching his own fitness brand.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 15 | Alvin Printwhistle
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
From firewood to Elvis in the West End, Alvin Printwhistle shares the hilarious, heartfelt journey of a true showbiz entrepreneur.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 14 | Ronnie the Diamond Geezer
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
From diamonds to dumbbells — Ronnie shares his powerful journey from millionaire jeweller to inspiring Milton Keynes personal trainer.
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Boom7 Meet The Owner Episode 13 | DJ O'Neal
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
The basketball banker who created kids hairdressers and founder of Nacho'd in Midsummer Place
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 12: Iain Row | School Geek "Don't Define Your Success By Money"
Thursday, 24 April 2025
From burst pipes to breakthrough tech, Iain Row shares how Fintrano is transforming trades—and why success isn’t all about the money.
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 11: Vincent Macaulay | MK Lions / London Lions
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
3 Points with Princess Diana, Michael Jordan Meeting and Basketball
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 10: Suzanne Brown - Al's Pals
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Suzanne Brown shares her journey from fundraising and business to founding Al’s Pals, a charity providing vital emotional support to cancer patients and their families.
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 9: Dr Hazel Roberts - Jam Moo Kow
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
A teacher, developer, jam making artist and more!
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 8: Peter Taylor - MK Breakers Basketball Team
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
How he had the balls to build a sports business
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 7: Rachel Fielding - St Marks Meals
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Feeding Hungry Bellies: Rachel chats about feeding hungry children in Milton Keynes and tackling invisible poverty
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Boom 7 Meet The Owner Episode 6: Andrei Lussmann
Thursday, 16 January 2025
Seven restaurants and mates with Raymond Blanc
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Meet The Owner Episode 5: Chris Walthew - Climb Quest
Friday, 6 December 2024
The business journey of Climb Quest founder Christ Walthew
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Meet The Owner Episode 4: Ellis Potter - Riverside Hub
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Ellis Potter, owner of Riverside Hub, shares his journey of transforming a family dream into a thriving, ever-evolving entertainment center for kids and parents alike.
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Meet The Owner Episode 3: Steve Reid
Friday, 16 February 2024
Our guest is local food entrepreneur Steve Reid from Friars Farm and the Northampton Cheese Company
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Meet The Owner Episode 2: Scribble's Hayley Procter
Friday, 26 January 2024
Steven Dryden Hall talks to Scribble's Hayley Procter
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Meet The Owner Episode 1: Revolution Radio's Chris Gregg
Sunday, 14 January 2024
Steven Dryden Hall talks to Revolution Radio's Chris Gregg
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