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What does it really take to build one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UK?

Welcome to The Fastest 50 Podcast, from Ward Hadaway. This is the podcast where we go beyond the headlines to uncover how ambitious founders and business leaders scale at pace, survive the hard moments, and keep growing when the pressure is on.

Inspired by years of meeting exceptional companies through our flagship Fastest 50 awards, this podcast digs into the stories that don’t always make the stage. The turning points. The risks. The setbacks that became breakthroughs.

What you’ll hear

Each episode features candid conversations with entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries across the North and beyond. You’ll hear:

  • How high-growth businesses actually scale in the real world
  • The tough decisions leaders had to make when growth wasn’t guaranteed
  • Failures that became fuel, and strategies that truly worked
  • Practical insights you can apply whether you’re starting up or scaling fast

This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience, shared openly by people who’ve built remarkable businesses.

Who would like this podcast

If you are a founder, business leader, investor, or simply fascinated by how successful companies grow, The Fastest 50 Podcast is for you. Expect insight, inspiration, and ideas you’ll want to act on.

 

Your host

  • Alistair McDonald, Business Development Director at Ward Hadaway, hosts the series. Known for asking the questions we all want to know the answer to, Alistair takes guests beyond award ceremonies and growth stats to explore what scaling a business actually demands when it matters most. He is joined by a variety of legal co-hosts from throughout Ward Hadaway, who add their strategic perspective to the fascinating conversations.

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    The Fastest 50 Podcast

    Law firm Ward Hadaway celebrates entrepreneurial success and the people powering the North’s economy.