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It’s time to wrap our business podcast for entrepreneurs for 2025. In the year we’ve turned 100 (episodes that is) we’ve had some inspiring guests with fresh, timely and uplifting ideas for human and business success alike.

We know that great podcasts rely on great questions, but what’s the one that makes every one of our guests pause and think?

‘What would you tell your younger self?’ 

We’ve welcomed founders, intrepid adventurers, networking specialists, coaches, leaders, thinkers and even a happiness expert and a surgeon to our podcast for entrepreneurs in 2025, and they’ve all given their insightful and honest answers. 

Usually the one asking the questions, host Phil Rose turns this on himself for the last episode of the year and unveils five facts he’d like to send back in time. So join us as he goes through each of his major learning points in turn and reflects on what he’s learned from the people he’s spoken to. It’s an ideal opportunity for you to catch up on any episodes you’ve missed for a little refreshing Christmas listening.

Five things Phil would tell his younger self:

1. Ask for help. Phil reflects on his insightful episode on small business resilience with former McKinsey advisor Sri Kaza. Are we asking for help and inviting others to join us on an exciting, purposeful journey of cooperation and shared vision?
2. Take responsibility and accountability because nobody is coming to rescue you – that said, community is key. Phil looks back at the episode when he sat down with networking expert Helen Nicholson to learn about why introverts win at networking and why we should be farming, not hunting.
3. Give meaning, purpose and fun the space they deserve, and you’ll reap the rewards. Because regardless of what they say, success does not have to come at the expense of health, wellbeing and life balance. Phil recalls when he spoke to expert Nic Marks about the data-backed case for putting happiness at the heart of business strategy.
4. Invest in your network. Phil remembers a thrilling storytelling episode with transatlantic rower Sally Kettle. She had plenty to share about picking and nurturing a team to get you through any storm.
5. Be the only, not the best. They say comparison is the thief of joy but it also robs us of opportunity. Phil explores his thoughts on the power of authenticity with Alex Smith as the theme of purpose comes back around again. This episode will be out in the New Year, so put a date in your diary and harness what sets you apart in 2026.

Phil also reflects on his talk with Chantal Cornelius and why it’s time to retire the USP and adopt a more effective approach to sales and marketing. There’s power in knowing what you do well and how it makes others feel.

And there’s also the time Phil delved into ‘strategic thinking with soul’, featuring Alan D’Nacio. The episode takes us on a journey from India to the deserts of the Emirates and finally to Singapore. Alan shares his expertise in blending – whether it’s coffee from the other side of the world or business acumen with emotional intelligence.

As he looks forward to 2026, Phil shares what he loves about an upcoming episode with Sharon Spano. Being stuck isn’t a failure; it’s you stretching forward into a new phase – an intriguing and exciting concept as we move into new opportunities.

Finally, he gives a shoutout to our producer, Sassy and the crew at Janno Media who are behind our podcast for entrepreneurs. As someone in the industry, she’s an expert on how openness sparks passion and perfect imperfections build a strong audience base.

We hope you love listening to our roundup as much as we enjoyed recording it.

TL:DR

Our 2025 roundup, where Phil looks back at our 100-episode landmark year and answers the questions we’ve asked all guests: ‘What would you tell your younger self?’

An inspiring review of the year, he gives his thoughts on what his guests have said about:

• Knowledge of self – and what you and your business have come here to do.
• Not doing it alone – finding your tribe while staying responsible and accountable.
• Meaning isn’t a philosophical concept – it’s a behavioural driver that leads to success.

Take a break from Wham! and Mariah and tune into a Christmas episode that’ll have you eager to start afresh in the New Year.