Show overview
Thinking Commercially has been publishing since 2020, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 28 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 53 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 10 episodes published. Published by Bright Network.
From the publisher
Bright Network's Ben Triggs and commercial awareness guru and author Chris Stoakes discuss some of the key business trends of our time. Made for students and recent graduates, Thinking Commercially keeps things simple, developing your understanding of the business world and critical thinking about companies, sectors and the economy as a whole.
Latest Episodes
View all 28 episodesS3 Ep 10Special - 5 essential commercial trends, interview tips & our top resources
bonusIt's the final episode of Thinking Commercially... and Chris and Ben take you through the 5 commercial trends you need to know about right now. We also speak to Lucy - a recent graduate who has recently secured a role. She tells us why commercial awareness is important during the application process and her top tips.A big thank you to everyone who's listened over the last three year - do head to the back-catalogue for more top tips and business advice.
S3 Ep 9Episode 27 - interviews, starting a job, types of businesses & top tips
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben cover everything you need to know about being commercially aware before an interview or starting a job. Plus, discover how firms are set up and what brilliant opportunities are open for graduates.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 8Episode 26 - your questions: ESGs, SMEs, taxes, free internet & your soft skills
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben take all of our listeners questions. We cover a range of topics across wider business trends, what you can do to be more commercially awareness and tackling graduate interviews.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 7Episode 25 - ChatGPT, business lobbies, shadow banking & holidays
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss the short term impact of ChatGPT on the business world, CBI and the role of business lobbies, what is shadow banking and why you should know about it and whether bank holidays are a good thing.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 6Episode 24 - SVB collapse, tax, EY split, leaving London & CEOs
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss SVB collapse and what it means for the financial world, business tax rates, EY's possible split, renters leaving London and what is on the CEOs mind.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 5Episode 23 - your questions, top trends, being commercial & applications
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben take all of our listeners questions. We cover a range of topics across wider business trends, what you can do to be more commercially awareness and tackling graduate interviews.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 4Episode 22 - profits, cashflow, big tech, FTSE 100 & advertising blunders
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss business profits, why cash flow is so important, what's next for big tech, the make up of the FTSE 100 and some famous advertising blunders.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 3Episode 21 - REITs, strikes, cost of living & business of football
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss what are REITs, why there's so much strike action, the cost of living crisis this winter and the business of football.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 2Episode 20 - mini budget, remote working, money laundering & Gen Z
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss why the markets were shaken by the mini-budget, bosses attitudes to remote working, money laundering and Gen Z's expectations from the working world.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S3 Ep 1Episode 19 - special: ace applications & starting your first job
It's series 3 and we start with a special episode of Thinking Commercially. Chris and Ben are joined by Hannah Salton and Jake Schogger for an application and starting in the world of work special. We give you practical tips to impress during an interview and on your first week, as well as giving you a key understanding of how businesses actually work.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 9Episode 18 - price rises, rail strikes, economic productivity & wellbeing tips
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss how we can reduce the impact of inflation, striking on the railway and productivity in the UK economy. Plus, we discuss wellbeing in your early career and hobbies which have taken off (including gardening). We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 8Episode 17 - Twitter, a recession, decline of cash & shopper returns
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss Elon Musk's Twitter offer, the potential for a recession later this year, should cash be completely phased out and why stores are charging for returns.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
Episode 16 - P&O, the tax year, influencers & flexible working
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss the P&O saga, the new tax year and what this means for business, the boom of influencers and flexible working.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 6Episode 15 - economic sanctions, tech M&A, going meat-free & the Post Office
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss economic sanctions and asset freezing, M&A activity of the big five tech firms, Beyond Meat and the meat-free trend and the future of the the Post Office.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 5Episode 14 - UK's economic growth, Peloton, oil prices and returning to the office
We've reached the half way mark for this series but the insights don't stop. In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss growth in the UK economy, Peloton and other businesses that thrived during lockdowns, oil prices rising and how to build your brand when in the office.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 4Episode 13 - balancing the UK economy, NFTs, China's property market & the pub
It's a brand new year and in this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss how the UK can find balance in the economy, NFTs and why it's a popular investment, China's property market's recent troubles and what's next for the British pub.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 3Episode 12 - businesses posting a profit, green energy, conglomerates & modern brands
It's career upskilling month and in this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss why it can take some companies year to post a profit, the future for green energy, multinational conglomerates breaking up, the new Meta Platforms brand and thinking about personal brandWe hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 2Episode 11 - the energy crisis, global corporation tax, job vacancies & top tips
It's career upskilling month and in this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss the energy crisis and the shift to green fuel, the global agreement on corporation tax, job vacancies at a 20-year high and some top commercial awareness tips.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S2 Ep 1Episode 10 - IPOs, M&A, staff shortages, the new NI rate & dressing for the office
We're back for series 2! In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss why it's a record year for IPOs and M&A activity, staff shortages and stock troubles, the new National Insurance hike and how work fashion has changed due to the pandemic.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.
S1 Ep 9Episode 9 - quantitative easing, pensions, the future of Channel 4 & sugar tax
In this episode of Thinking Commercially, Chris and Ben discuss quantitative easing and why the Bank of England does it, everything you need to know about pensions, the potential to privatise Channel 4 and the debate around the sugar and salt tax.We hope you enjoy it and do let us know what you think on the 'Thinking Commercially' LinkedIn group and Instagram page.