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Nick Hague interviews world-renowned business experts from a range of disciplines to discuss their favourite strategies, models, frameworks, and their latest book releases on how to achieve business success. Sponsored by B2B Frameworks.

Nick Hague


    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    #25: How to Become an Entrepreneur (with Greg Fisher, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kelley School of Business)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 66:31


    Today I'm joined by Greg Fisher, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kelley School of Business, to discuss strategies and tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur .   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #24: How Brands Grow (with Jenni Romaniuk, Research Professor at Ehrenberg-Bass Institute)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 65:50


    Today I'm joined by Jenni Romaniuk, Research Professor at Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, for a hugely valuable discussion around evidence-based marketing and insights.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com   Further links: https://www.jenniromaniuk.com/ https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute/how-b2b-brands-grow https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/marketing-solutions/resources/pdfs/byron-sharp-v1.pdf https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/marketing-solutions/resources/pdfs/b2b-buying-behaviour-double-jeopardy.pdf https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/business/en-us/marketing-solutions/resources/pdfs/b2b-duplication-of-purchase.pdf https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute/cep-in-b2b

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    #23: How to Create Mischief in the Advertising Industry (with Greg Hahn, Co-Founder & CCO of Mischief USA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 51:17


    Today I'm joined by Greg Hahn, Co-Founder & CCO of Mischief USA, for an exciting discussion on how to build a brand admired around the world and how to create award-winning adverts.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #22: Advertising and the Power of Behavioural Science (with Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman at Ogilvy UK and TED Global Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 66:24


    Today I'm joined by Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman at Ogilvy UK and TED Global Speaker, for a masterclass on all things advertising and behavioural science.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #21: How to Create the Most Effective Marketing Campaigns (with Les Binet, World-Renowned Expert in Marketing Effectiveness)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 82:31


    Today I'm joined by Les Binet, world-renowned expert in the field of marketing effectiveness, for a fascinating discussion on how marketing and advertising really works and how to create the most effective campaigns.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #20: How to Become More Customer-Centric (with Peter Fader, Co-Founder, Author and Keynote Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 63:13


    Today I'm joined by Peter Fader, author, keynote speaker, and co-founder at Theta and Encompass Labs, for a fascinating discussion on how to develop your company's customer-centricity and how to be more strategic in your conversations with your CFO.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #19: Changing the World Through Brands (with Chris Baker, Author, Founder and Keynote Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 61:25


    Today I'm joined by Chris Baker, author of ‘Obsolete: How Change Brands are Changing the World' and Founder and CEO of Serious Tissues, for a fascinating discussion on how changing the way we spend our money has the potential to change the world.   Use the code obsolete25 on the Bloomsbury website to buy a discounted copy of the book.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #18: Innovation in Marketing (with Tom Goodwin, Business Transformation Consultant)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 57:21


    Today I'm joined by Tom Goodwin, business transformation consultant and highly-acclaimed author and keynote speaker, for a exciting discussion on why brands are so important in today's digital age, how AI will impact the marketing sector, and how to innovate to stay competitive in the future.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

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    #17: The Future of B2B Marketing (with Peter Weinberg and Jon Lombardo, Co-Founders of Evidenza)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 55:47


    Today I'm joined by Peter Weinberg and Jon Lombardo, Co-Founders of Evidenza, for a hugely valuable discussion on the future of B2B marketing and the importance of B2B brand building.     Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #16: Using Business Models to Drive Innovation (with Alex Osterwalder, Founder and CEO at Strategyzer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 61:09


    Today I'm joined by Alex Osterwalder, Founder and CEO at Strategyzer, for a hugely valuable discussion on how to use business models to be more innovative and what it takes to build an invincible company.   Learn more about Strategyzer and their guided programs: https://strategyzer.com/greatest-business-thinkers     Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #15: The Role of Science and Engineering Innovation in Shaping Our World (with Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 67:31


    Today I'm joined by Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M, who discusses our relationship with science and engineering and the important role it plays in innovation, problem solving, and professional and personal growth.   Show notes and further links:   Jayshree's 3rd book in the ‘Heart of Science' series, ‘The Heart of Science: Engineering Blueprint': https://a.co/d/7DUD3lv Fast Company article with Prof Amy Edmondson: https://www.fastcompany.com/91012097/4-big-morale-busting-communication-mistakes-leaders-should-stop-making Fast Company article with Prof Rita McGrath: https://www.fastcompany.com/90954158/a-guide-for-managing-innovation-4-big-mistakes-technologists-wish-their-business-leaders-would-quit-making Drucker Forum blog article on sustainable innovation: https://www.druckerforum.org/blog/the-3-cs-of-sustainable-innovationby-jayshree-seth/     Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com 

    #14: Developing an Experience Mindset (with Tiffani Bova, Leading Growth Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 69:23


    Today I'm joined by Tiffani Bova, a leading growth strategist, keynote speaker and bestselling author, for an insightful discussion on how to develop an experience mindset to fuel unprecedented revenue growth.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #13: Implementing Meaningful DEI (with Netta Jenkins, Leading Authority on DEI and CEO of Aerodei)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 47:47


    Today I'm joined by Netta Jenkins, a leading authority on DEI and CEO of Aerodei, for an insightful discussion on how to build inclusive organisations.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #12: Actionable Lessons for Aspiring Leaders (with Asheesh Advani, accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of JA Worldwide)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 49:40


    Description: Today I'm joined by Asheesh Advani, accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, for a fascinating discussion on how young leaders can succeed in our rapidly-changing modern reality. Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #11: A Masterclass on Branding (with Mats Georgson, Experienced Marketing Leader and Brand Strategy Expert)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 65:48


    Today I'm joined by Mats Georgson, hugely experienced marketing leader and strategy expert, for a masterclass on all things branding and brand strategy. Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #10: Navigating Disruptive Change (with Scott Anthony, Strategic Advisor and Business School Professor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 57:02


    Today I'm joined by Scott Anthony, Senior Advisor at Innosight and Professor at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, for an insightful discuss on leadership, innovation and strategic thinking.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com   Brought to you in partnership with https://awardsinternational.com

    #9: Rebranding Midlife (with Chip Conley, Best Selling Author and Founder of the Modern Elder Academy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 47:42


    Today I'm joined by Chip Conley, a New York Times bestselling author and hugely successful entrepreneur, to discuss rebranding midlife to help people understand a life stage that is often misunderstood.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #8: Capitalising on Market Trends and Tech Innovations (with Kevin Bolen, Strategy Expert and Transformational Growth Leader)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 47:14


    Today I'm joined by Kevin Bolen, trusted strategy consultant and proven growth leader, to discuss how to spot and capitalise on innovative new growth opportunities and technologies.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #7: Building Better Working Relationships (with Michael Bungay Stanier, Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 52:04


    Today I'm joined by Michael Bungay Stanier, internationally renowned thought leader, keynote speaker, and author of the hugely popular “The Coaching Habit”, to discuss how to build the best possible relationships with the people you work with.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com  

    #6: Radical Humility in Leadership (with Urs Koenig, Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 41:32


    Today I'm joined by Urs Koenig, internationally renowned keynote speaker and leading expert on humble leadership , to discuss how to inspire, engage, and develop employees while still delivering stellar results.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #5: The Nature and Impact of Questions (with Pia Lauritzen, Author, Entrepreneur, and Tedx Speaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 53:53


    Today I'm joined by Pia Lauritzen, entrepreneur, Tedx speaker, and author of 5 books on leadership and questions, to discuss the importance and impact of questions on effective leadership and business success.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #4: Lessons in Workplace Transformation and Engagement (with Celine Schillinger, Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Change Agent)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 40:34


    Today I'm joined by Celine Schillinger, award-winning entrepreneur, change agent, and consultant, to discuss strategies and best practices for workplace change, engagement, and leadership.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #3: Lessons in Business Strategy and Innovation (with Rita McGrath, Best-Selling Author and Professor at Columbia Business School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 27:43


    Today I'm joined by Rita McGrath, best-selling author, strategic advisor, and Professor at Columbia Business School, to discuss strategic thinking and innovation in highly uncertain environments.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #2: Leadership and Career Advancement (with Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 30:26


    Today I'm joined by Herminia Ibarra, best-selling author and ranked by THINKERS50 as one of the world's top management thinkers, to discuss top tips and strategies for leadership and career advancement.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    #1: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities for Growth and Development (with Wendy Smith, Author of “BOTH/AND THINKING”)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 46:02


    Today I'm joined by Wendy Smith, author of "BOTH/AND THINKING", to discuss how to turn the challenges we all face everyday of our lives into opportunities for growth and development.   Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

    Welcome to the World's Greatest Business Thinkers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 1:34


    Welcome to the World's Greatest Business Thinkers Podcast, with me, your host, Nick Hague. Throughout my 26-year career, I've navigated the intricate landscapes of business, leading B2B International to become the world's largest B2B market research agency. Now I want to focus on sharing my own experiences in business and also opening doors to the minds of the world's most brilliant business thinkers. We'll delve into their latest ideas, management theories, and the ever-evolving landscape of global business.    Sponsored by https://www.b2bframeworks.com

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