Founder Profile
Mike Soutar
Entrepreneur, author and The Apprentice interviewer · Shortlist Media (co-founder)
Media entrepreneur, former Shortlist Media CEO and interviewer on BBC The Apprentice.
LeadershipMediaEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyBusiness Growth
About Mike Soutar
Founder story & expertise
Mike Soutar is an entrepreneur, author and business adviser whose career spans DC Thomson, Smash Hits, FHM, Kiss FM, Maxim and IPC. He co-founded Shortlist Media and has interviewed candidates on BBC The Apprentice. His book Next Gen CEO draws on his experience building businesses and leading teams through change.
Podcast appearances
Watch Mike Soutar on Built Not Born.
Practical resources
Resources linked to Mike Soutar.
Useful tools created from the conversations and ideas featured in Mike Soutar's Built Not Born appearances.
Workbook
Make Better Business Decisions: Leadership Workbook
A standalone nine-page practical workbook inspired by Mike Soutar’s approach to strategy, timing, accountability and asking for help. Includes explanations, illustrative examples, guided worksheets and a 30-day review plan.
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