The 99% podcast gives a voice to the engine room of industry — the SMEs, the builders, the engineers, the operators who actually get things done. These are the businesses that carry the weight of delivery, often without the platform, recognition, or time to step back and be heard. This series brings their reality to…
The 99% doesn't get a seat at the table, so we are building our own.
Most business podcasts interview the 1%—the outliers and the headlines. We’re interested in the Engine Room.
I’m excited to announce the launch of The 99% Podcast | The DNA of Sustainable Performance, recorded live at St. Martin’s Lane, York, this April.re it matters.
Series 1 is hosted by Mac Schimm, Stephanie Hughf and Andy Sneyd, creating an inclusive platform for business owners, leaders, staff and students who contribute and keep industry moving.
The 99% podcast gives a voice to the engine room of industry — the SMEs, the builders, the engineers, the operators who actually get things done. These are the businesses that carry the weight of delivery, often without the platform, recognition, or time to step back and be heard. This series brings their reality to the surface — the pressure, the craft, the decisions, and the ambition behind the work. Not theory. Not headlines. Just the people doing the work, sharing what it really takes to build, grow, and keep moving forward.
The methodology
No "corporate vanilla" scripts. We’re using a "Three-Slice" panel format—3 random questions, 2 panels, and a raw debate to find the "99% Solution" to your biggest dilemmas and opportunities.
The audience
If you’re work across the built environment sectors, who owns a business, an engineer, architect, manager, buyer, HR, commercial, business development, apprentice, graduate, actually "does the work", a student thinking about careers and wants to join the debate in York, DM us or email engage@ldny360.com for the Invitation Pack.
Series one - the focus areas
1. Youth Unemployment
2. The Glass Ceiling for Businesses
3. Finding a Successor to a Family Business
4. Director and Shareholder Trust in Founder Led/ Family Business
5. Building a Team: Culture as a Structure
6. Wellbeing and Financial Health: More than a Balance Sheet
7. The Exit Strategy: Leaving on your own terms
8. Growth Levers: Finding your 1% Edge
9. How do Business Leaders Learn from Elite Sport: How does Elite Sport Learn from Business Leaders?
10. From Trade Pro to Growing a Business
11. Youth Skills for Business
12. Staying Relevant as a Leader
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