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.
Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-t...
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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.
Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-t...
Connect on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/behindthesme
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From turning a £5 million turnaround story into a £2.2 billion exit to steering a travel brand through the chaos of COVID, Mike Jones has built a career on turning complexity into clarity through technology, leadership and curiosity.
In this episode of Behind the SME, Mike shares 30 years of lessons in scaling fast-moving businesses, rebuilding teams under pressure and creating cultures where innovation thrives.
He talks about why growth doesn’t come from control but from empowering experts, how he rebuilt a company from the inside out during lockdown, and why “weaponising your weirdness” might just be the key to thriving in the age of AI.
🔎 You’ll learn:
Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or exploring how AI can sharpen your edge, this episode is full of practical wisdom and candid stories from a technologist who’s built, rebuilt, and reimagined success more than once.
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📩 Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme
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