Theo Paphitis Joins Enterprise Nation’s Dan Martin on the Small Business Sessions Podcast

On Wednesday 5 November 2025, Theo Paphitis joined Dan Martin from Enterprise Nation for the ninth series of The Small Business Sessions podcast.

In this inspiring episode, Theo shares insights from his remarkable business journey, including his early experiences running a school tuck shop, his battles with dyslexia, and the lessons that have shaped his entrepreneurial drive.

Theo and Dan discuss a wide range of topics, from the realities of running high-street businesses and the importance of listening to people “at the sharp end”, to his belief that business is built on common sense and relentless focus. He also speaks passionately about supporting small businesses through his #SBS Small Business Sunday community, which continues to champion thousands of UK entrepreneurs.

Among the many highlights, Theo discusses:

  • The value of learning from mistakes in his early ventures

  • Why dyslexia fuelled his determination to find solutions

  • The challenge of maintaining a level playing field for UK businesses

  • Encouraging honesty, resilience and focus in leadership

  • His views on AI as a game changing tool for small businesses

Reflecting on the success of #SBS, first launched from his kitchen, Theo shares why he remains proud of the thriving community it has become and the lasting impact it continues to have.

Listen to the full conversation on Enterprise Nation’s website or your preferred podcast platform: https://www.enterprisenation.com/learn-something/theo-paphitis-small-business-sessions-podcast/

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