Talking Wise
The podcast about logistics, self-employment, and what it actually takes to scale without the wheels coming off.
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 25: De-risking your business: how Wise' Sales and Compliance team protect you
We're revealing how our Sales and Compliance teams work together from day one to protect your business from costly status claims and operational blind spots. What you’ll learn in this episode:- How your local Account Manage...
Episode 24: Making sense of Making Tax Digital
Tax rules in the UK are undergoing their biggest update in decades. Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, HMRC is making it mandatory for self-employed individuals, couriers, and sole traders to use MTD-approved software to keep digita...
Episode 23: How to build logistics partnerships that actually work
Scaling your business is about more than just delivering extra parcels - it’s about building logistics partnerships that actually hold up.In this episode of Talking Wise, Dan (Deputy CEO at Wise) sits down with DPD Regional Partnership M...
Episode 22: The truth about being a successful woman in logistics
Can you balance a thriving logistics operation, break industry stereotypes, and still make it home for family dinner? We're talking to Cristina Ghelmegeanu, owner of Semper Optima Logistics, a successful logistics business owner an...
Episode 21: What actually happens the day after you sign?
You’ve sat through the demos and finally put pen to paper. You’ve officially signed with Wise.But what actually happens next? For a lot of companies, the moment a contract is signed, the teams disappear, and you’re left looking at a bla...
Episode 20: Navigating the complexities of managing fleet
Vehicles are the backbone of logistics, but running them smoothly is a constant balancing act. In this episode, Dan is joined by two client ambassadors - Jamie Hardy, owner of Ecodrive Logistics, and Rob South, owner of Starlight Logistics - to...
Episode 19: Making sense of insurance with HRIB: The do's, don'ts and what you need to know
Insurance can feel complicated - especially for logistics businesses where vehicles and operations are constantly changing.We’re joined by Jack Dalton and Callum Fransen from Hamilton Robertson Insurance Brokers for a straight-talking c...
Episode 18: Behind the business: Logistics is a team sport with Duncan Ruckledge
What happens when you swap a structured corporate career as a Program Manager at BT for the fast-paced, high-stakes world of logistics?In this episode, we sit down with Duncan Ruckledge, owner of Dunk Distribution, to get a look at what ...
Episode 17: From "oh no!" to ONO: How better reporting saves thousands in claims
An accident on the road is stressful - but the paperwork and "he-said, she-said" that follow can be even more expensive. In this episode, Renee Rogers, the founder of ONO dive into why the first 10 minutes after an incident are the most critica...
Episode 16: Supplier data protection: what businesses should be asking
When a data breach hits, we often assume it was an inside mistake. But the reality? Your business is only as secure as the software, and third-party suppliers you trust with your data.This episode we're with our security and compliance ...
Episode 15: What it takes to launch your own logistics business
We sit down with Rob Galkoff, owner of Spotted Bee, who has built a successful logistics business from the ground up. From his previous career to unexpectedly launching his own operation during the Coronavirus pandemic, Rob shares his story beh...
Episode 14: The six year anniversary
Six years, 2,190 days, and a lot of gray hairs later. To celebrate Wise’s sixth anniversary, Dan Richards (Deputy CEO) and James Orton (CPTO) sit down with our Marketing Manager, Chloe Tierney-Martin for a raw, unfiltered look at their journey ...
Episode 13: Employment Rights Act 2025: Workplace rules rewritten
The UK is undergoing the biggest transformation in employment law in decades - and businesses can’t afford to ignore it.In this episode, we unpack the sweeping reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 and explore what t...
Episode 12: Meet the sales team
"Sales" is a bit of a loaded word, isn't it? You’re probably picturing suits, aggressive handshakes, and people who won't stop emailing you. But at Wise, it’s a whole different game.And this week, our sales team are taking over the podc...
Episode 11: Looking after our people
We mark Mental Health Awareness Week by opening up an honest conversation about what mental health support really looks like inside a fast-paced, client-driven business.Joined by our Mental Health First Aiders, we explore why this week ...
Episode 10: How one client saved £28.5k on fuel - without lifting a finger
Fuel costs are one of the biggest overheads for logistics businesses - and often one of the least transparent.In this episode of Talking Wise, we are joined by Arthur Elmes, owner of Carefuel to unpack how businesses can stop overpaying...
Episode 9: Three pillars of self-employment
Do your working practices reflect a true self-employed working arrangement? Does your contract reflect the working practices accurately? Or are you just hoping you never got a knock at the door from HMRC?Status can feel complex, but it ...
Episode 8: A sit down with Lee Wilcox - On The Tools: A voice for construction
Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, is joined by Lee Wilcox, Co-Founder & CEO of On The Tools.They discuss the origins of On The Tools, the real challenges facing construction today - from recruitment and skills shortages to regulatio...
Episode 7: Wise x Vanaways: Van sourcing made simple
Sourcing vans shouldn’t slow your business down - but for many logistics companies, it does.In this episode of Talking Wise, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, sits down with the team from Vanaways to unpack what’s really happening in th...
Episode 6: Self-employment across industries: Insights into private hire
We're joined by Gary Jacobs, founder of Gigzee and Eazitax, to explore the realities of self-employment in private hire and what businesses across industries can learn.We talk the challenges drivers face day-to-day, the rules and regula...
Episode 5: Five myths that trip up logistics companies
Most businesses don’t fail because they can’t recruit drivers - they fail because the back office breaks when they scale. In this episode, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, joins our host Chloe Tierney-Martin to bust the five most common myths ...
Episode 4: Right to Work Checks explained: What logistics businesses need to know
Right to Work checks are a legal requirement for UK businesses - but many still aren’t confident they’re getting them right.We're breaking down Right to Work checks in simple terms. We cover what a valid Right to Work check looks like i...
Episode 3: The making of Wise Advantage
We take you behind the scenes of Wise Advantage, the new digital marketplace transforming how UK logistics businesses access trusted suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. Dan Richards sits down with Evie, Wise’s Commercial Operations M...