Behind the SME

By Adam Kene

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Episodes: 28

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Ever wondered what it really takes to grow a small or medium-sized business? In each episode, we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets of innovative leaders in the SME world. From overcoming challenges to celebrating wins, this is your inside look into what drives success in today’s fast-paced business landscape.


🔑 Key insights

🌟 Real stories from real business owners

⚡ Actionable advice for entrepreneurs & leaders

💡 Fresh perspectives on industry trends


Hosted by Adam Kene, the CEO of Kene Partners and Co-Founder of OPUS.


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Episode Date
AI as a Teammate: Becoming an “Agent Boss” with Rahan Arif
Jan 29, 2026
From Founder to CEO: Building, Letting Go and Leading in the Age of AI with Evgeny Shadchnev
Jan 15, 2026
A Million Tabs Open: Inside the ADHD Mind with Leanne Maskell
Nov 20, 2025
Community First: Solving Public Safety Through AI and Data with Michael Houghton
Nov 06, 2025
Stop Reacting, Start Anticipating: The Power of Foresight with Athena Peppes
Oct 23, 2025
How Curiosity (Not Control) Drives Real Growth — with Mike Jones
Oct 09, 2025
Lessons in Leadership from Nicole Spencer: Curiosity, Courage & Culture
Sep 25, 2025
Safety, Sleep and Showing Up: Rethinking Leadership for Human Performance
Sep 11, 2025
Mindset, Machines and Momentum: An Experts Formula for Scaling SMEs
Jul 31, 2025
Balancing Act: Growing a Business While Growing a Career with Erika Robinson
Jul 17, 2025
Finding Your Voice: From Door-to-Door Sales to TEDx and the Power of Public Speaking with Alex Merry
Jul 03, 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough — Building Brands That Matter with Lyndsay Mason
Jun 19, 2025
Why Most Products Flop — And How to Build One That Doesn’t
Jun 02, 2025
Human-First Strategy: Tom Kennard, CEO of Pragma Holis
May 15, 2025
Rethinking Entrepreneurship: George Hosegood, Founder & Director at Trailpoint
May 01, 2025
Mastering Sales Strategy: Stuart Lotherington, Managing Director at SBR Consulting
Apr 17, 2025
Marketing and Management: Will Newland Founder & Managing Director at SoBold
Apr 03, 2025
Building a Legacy: Tim Gray’s Journey with Dairi-Pak
Mar 20, 2025
Building a Beauty Brand: Arabella Dupont’s Leap from Publishing to Entrepreneurship
Mar 06, 2025
From Big Banks to SMEs: Former Banking Exec, Jonathan Beebe, on Investment, Leadership & Growth
Feb 21, 2025
Building, Scaling and Exiting: The Entrepreneurial Journey with Niama El Bassunie
Feb 06, 2025
Resilience and Purpose: Lessons from Starting a Business with Jordan Relfe
Jan 23, 2025
From Big Four to SME COO: Sage Lakhani on Leadership, Teams, and Values
Dec 05, 2024
Leading with Purpose: Lessons from 30+ Years of SME Leadership with John Wyer
Nov 21, 2024
Turning Customer Insights into Action: Lessons in Product and Partnership
Nov 07, 2024
Autumn Statement 2024: Impact on SMEs
Nov 01, 2024
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Connectd with Roei Samuel
Oct 24, 2024
Welcome to Behind the SME
Oct 18, 2024