The Young Entrepreneur's Journey

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with amazing young entrepreneur, Milimo Banji, also known as Mils, who is the founder of leading social-first creative agency TapIn.

He founded TapIn after dropping out of his Aerospace engineering degree because he couldn't ignore his calling to disrupt the early careers space and make a positive impact on the lives of other young people like himself.

Their mission is to prepare 100 million young people for the world of work.

TapIn won RAF Engineering (Royal Air Force Engineering) as one of its first clients before Mils even hired any team members. Less than 2 years later, TapIn's team has quadrupled and has had the pleasure of working with a whole host of other graduate employers including BT, Capgemini, UBS, Newton Europe and EY who also want to transform they way that they attract and engage Gen Z talent in the social media age that we now live in.

TapIn does this by creating the type of content that they know Gen Z are looking for. Content that's relatable, shareable and most importantly, valuable. The kind of content that positions your employer brand not only at the top of their minds, but also in their hearts.

Mils is a smart cookie, who has done a ton of placements at big name companies, such as Google, J.P. Morgan and McKinsey — just to name a few.

As an entrepreneur, Mils is a force of energy with a bright future ahead of him, and several hotshot mentors supporting him on his journey.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to create a powerful brand
• How to build a deep connection with a Gen Z audience
• How to connect with your target market
• How to most effectively use social media in your marketing
• Why mentors are the key to massive personal and business growth
• How to build authentic relationships with mentors
• And so much more...

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Today I am chatting with Vikas Garg, who is the Founder & CEO of abillion, a rapidly growing global internet platform on a mission to help a billion people live plant-based by 2030.

Abillion aims to change the way people eat and consume whether it be food or fashion or material objects in their lives. Their app not only helps people find plant-based food but also makes a real difference in the availability of that food, as abillion also seeks to encourage restaurants and hotels to become more plant-based. Think: TripAdvisor meets Instagram but for vegans and vegetarians.

In 2017, Vikas left his high-flying corporate career at one of the world's largest hedgefunds to pursue this venture as he felt he could do more for society and realised that the world did not need another fund manager, but it needed people to solve interesting problems — and he has not looked back since.

Abillion is one of the most well-funded start ups in the Asia Impact scene, closing a pre-Series-A $3 million round in 2020 and attracting high-profile investors like Room To Read’s John Wood.

Vikas has received Credit Suisse’s Global Citizenship Award, is a Young Leader of the Milken Institute, and a Charter Member of The IndUS Entrepreneurs.

By the end of this interview, you will gain insight into how to think like a non-profit, you will have an understanding of how to build a sustainable business with a socially-driven mission, and you will feel that you too can build a business that will leave a truly positive mark on the world.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Why the future is plant-based
• How to use consumer data for good
• The power of a mission in driving company growth
• How to create a sustainable financial model as a social entrepreneur
• How to pitch your business to investors (and succeed)
• The Dalai Lama's trick to help you be happier throughout your day
• And so much more...

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Today I have a real treat for you because I am chatting with Bill Corrigan, who joined world-leading consulting firm McKinsey as an Expert Associate Partner in 2018, where he works with clients globally to drive digital transformation, specialising in Internet of Things, Edge Computing, public cloud and advanced analytics.

Having started his career at IBM, Bill then worked for a number of start ups in various leadership roles — such as Chief Product Officer and Chief Strategy Officer — Bill no doubt has a vast wealth of entrepreneurial experience under his belt. To top it off, Bill restarted a failed start up that sold to Microsoft for $300 million. That is insane.

By the end of this interview you will be equipped with the mindsets you need to make your entrepreneurial ventures a success, you will have the belief that you can carve out your own career path, and you will feel that you can accomplish any business goal that you set your mind to.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The importance of understanding your target customer
• How to drive innovation
• How to build a company culture
• How to structure a good deal
• How to bounce back from failure
• And so much more...

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Today I am speaking to Cole Humphus, who was able to earn his financial freedom five years after leaving his corporate job. He rapidly scaled the online photography education company Cole's Classroom to 10,000 members & multiple 7 figures before the company was acquired by ShootProof in 2019.

Now Cole is focused on helping other online course creators, coaches & experts build businesses that can rapidly grow past 7 figures with sustainable & predictable profits on auto-pilot so they can have a great business without sacrificing a great lifestyle.

Cole is also a well-known member of the notorious War Room Mastermind — a high level mastermind for which you need a 7 figure business to qualify to join.

By the end of this interview, you will gain insight into how you can scale your business without relying on social media, you will have the mindset you need to build a successful business, and you will feel that you too can earn your financial freedom doing what you love.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to turn your passion into money
• How to leave your corporate job without going broke
• How to scale your business without relying on social media
• How to sell your business
• Why top level business masterminds lead to exponential growth
• And so much more...

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with powerhouse, Elizabeth Frisch, who is the founder and CEO of The Thrival Company. She started her career as a chemical engineer and then cross-trained into psychology, business performance, auditing, organizational culture and individual behaviour change.

After the birth of her first child, she had the epiphany that ‘You Can’t Engineer Human’, and has spent over 25 years sharing what she has learned with organisational leaders, with the understanding that you cannot neglect the human side of engineering successful companies.

Elizabeth has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 companies and VC/Private Equity firms to government agencies, non-profit organisations and the U.S. Military.

She is also bestselling author of the book Mission to Millions, which seeks to inspire people to make their big ideas a reality, and she is excited for her upcoming book release this year "You can't engineer human".

By the end of this interview, you will have a strong understanding of to bring the best out of high performers, you will gain insight into you how can turn your ideas into a reality, and you will feel inspired to go out and take on the world with your business.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to harness your creativity to create impactful businesses
• How to make your big idea a reality
• How to read people
• How to build a strong team and help high performers succeed
• How to raise capital
• And so much more...

Grab your copy of Elizabeth's incredible books!

Today I am chatting with John Sonmez, who, through sheer discipline and hard work, retired as a multimillionaire at the age of 33. When he achieved this "dream" financial freedom, he unexpectedly fell into a huge depression. He managed to climb his way out of this by learning what it means to be truly fulfilled.

Today he has three businesses, he is a champion of mental toughness, he is extremely fit, and loves to run marathons. Most notably, he is the founder of Bulldog Mindset, where he teaches men to become financially independent, get the physique they want and get the girls they want. Women can learn a lot from him as well — through his brand, John empowers people to transform themselves to reach their highest potential in life.

By the end of this interview, you will have the tools and the mindsets that you need to accomplish your biggest goals and dreams, you will gain insight into how you can build true mental toughness and a Bulldog Mindset, and you will feel that you too can live the life you truly want to live.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to develop follow through with yourself
• How to build a bulldog mindset
• How to become financially free
• John's approach to spirituality
• Rules John has in his life that lead to success
• How to build meaningful relationships with others
• And so much more...

Connect with John!

Today I have an absolute treat for you. I am chatting with Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok, who is arguably one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Coming from humble beginnings, he founded Reebok with his brother Jeff in 1958, eventually building it into the world's number 1 sports brand. It is likely that you yourself own a pair of Reebok shoes or sportswear.

Nowadays Reebok is a globally renowned brand with several high profile ambassadors, such as Alicia Keys, Conor McGregor, and Ariana Grande — just to name a few.

Joe has recently written and released his book, Shoemaker, which recounts the remarkable story of how he grew Reebok into one of the world's most famous sports brands, having started from a small factory in Bolton, Lancashire.

By the end of this interview, you will have an deep understanding of how an extremely successful businessman thinks, you will gain insight into how to build a global business empire, and you will feel that you too could have the potential to make a big impact in the world.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The origins of Reebok
• How Joe expanded Reebok into a global empire
• The secret to leading a large company
• How Reebok built strategic alliances with celebrities
• Joe's number one business philosophy
• And so much more...

Let's help Joe get his book Shoemaker to number 1! It's a phenomenal read.

Today I am chatting with Lisa Schulteis, who has a background in neuropsychology, is a member of several top level mastermind groups, and she is the founder of ElectraLime Marketing. Lisa’s experience with live and virtual events comes from her years of working with Fortune 100 companies, International Speakers and Influencers for over 11 years, which they use as part of their marketing strategy. Lisa has niched down to virtual and hybrid events, and helps businesses translate the live event experience into the virtual world and choose the right platform to share their message.

This is a highly practical listen that will leave you with a clear understanding of how to host your own successful virtual event, create a phenomenal experience for your guests and take your business to the next level through the use of powerful online events.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How entrepreneurs and companies can use virtual events to grow their business
• The psychology of experiential design in virtual events
• The future of virtual events – it’s hybrid?
• How you best use virtual events to build your network
• And so much more...

Connect with Lisa!

Today I am chatting with Joseph Liu. He is a keynote speaker, career consultant, podcast host, and certified coach, who helps professionals define and market their personal brands more effectively during times of career transition, applying branding and marketing principles from his 10 years of international brand management experiences at companies in the US & UK including Clorox, Gü Puds, and General Mills.

Joseph has been a featured speaker at TEDx, The Guardian, London Business School, the London School of Economics, Cambridge Business School, and Oxford Business School, just to name a few. He’s also been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Glassdoor, Huffpost, Lifehacker and many, many more renowned publications.

He also hosts the Career Relaunch podcast, featuring inspiring stories of career change, which has featured as a top business podcast in Forbes, Glassdoor and Business Insider.

This is a fun and actionable listen, the will equip you with the tools you need to build a powerful personal brand and provide you with the roadmap to effectively relaunch your career.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to build a powerful personal brand
• How to relaunch your career
• How to pitch yourself effectively
• How to rewrite your story when faced with career setbacks
• A surprising perspective on how podcasts can shape your business life
• And so much more...

Connect with Joseph!

Often it can be scary to make the leap of faith to bet on yourself — to make the decision to live your best adventure, invest in a high-ticket programme, quit your job or start a new business venture.

You can often lose so much time waiting for the perfect moment. Our guest today does not have this fear at all and is the perfect example of someone who is working to be successful by any means necessary at a very young age.

Kilian Will is the embodiment of a mentally tough go-getter, who continually pushes himself out of his comfort zone to the extreme, and is all in on making his dreams happen.

He is a member of a high-ticket business mastermind which has a 20k initiation fee, has spent a total of 31k on his self-education, and lives on his own — all at the age of 19 years old.

You may be thinking — "Oh, lucky rich kid!" Not at all. Kilian comes from your typical middle class family, but was resourceful enough create the means to go all in on himself. This was by no means easy, but has reaped massive reward in Kilian's life, both personally, socially and financially.

This podcast episode is raw, real, no bullshit and will light a blazing fire under you to go and achieve anything you want in life.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to build unshakeable mental toughness
• Kilian's crazy story of accomplishment — 4am, running, cold plunges
• How to build systems for your life to help you succeed
• Kilian's simple, but surprisingly effective drag and drop system for organising his days
• How to develop the resourcefulness to pay for whatever programme, event or mastermind you want
• And so much more...

Connect with Kilian!

Today I am chatting with Mohammed Shakoat, who knows how to make a buck or a million. He is the Founder of Project Wifi, which is a company run by a team of Amazon dropshipping experts with years of experience, dedicated to helping your Amazon dropshipping business succeed. Project Wifi has been featured in publications, such as Yahoo Finance, Business Insider & ABC News.

Mohammad himself is an 8 Figure Amazon Seller and has done $35.5 Million In High Ticket Sales

On top of that, he runs ATM Academy, which helps entrepreneurs generate passive income by placing ATMs in local business.

A practical listen, which will give you a clear insight into how to build a thriving business that generates passive income and start you on the path to achieving financial freedom.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The unlikely secret to generating sales on Amazon
• How Mohammed scaled his business during the coronavirus pandemic
• Mohammad's unbeatable goal-setting strategy
• How you too can develop the ultimate hustler mentality
• Why you might get a personal chef
• And so much more...

Connect with Mohammed!

It only takes one person to completely change your life and that was the case for our guest today, Mark Timm, whose life changed when he met his mentor Kevin Harrington, and with whom he wrote the book Mentor to Millions.

Mark is a serial entrepreneur, who started a retail gift company out of his garage and grew it to become a multi-million-dollar enterprise and the #1 supplier of its kind in North America, and has done many other incredible things since.

His mentor, Kevin Harrington, was one of the original “sharks” of the TV hit Shark Tank, inventor of the Infomercial, and has scaled over 20 businesses to over $100 million in sales.

Mark spent years working side by side with Kevin, and has filled his book Mentor To Millions with a goldmine of practical lessons learned from his time with Kevin. This is honestly one of the best business books I have ever read.

If applied, this interview (and the book), is a game-changer. It will give provide you with the roadmap to building a powerful relationship with the right mentor, who can guide you to better ways and brighter days.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How Mark built a relationship with Kevin Harrington
• Why mentorship is essential to entrepreneurs
• How to find a business mentor
• How to be a mentor to others and to your kids
• How to lead your family like a business; and why you should be doing it
• And so much more...

Connect with Mark!

Today I am chatting with Jacob O'Connor, who is the definition of a thriving young entrepreneur.

He is the host of the Venture Mentality podcast and President of Venture Mentality LLC. The podcast began as an opportunity to network with business figures and quickly flourished into much more than that.

To date, Jacob has had the opportunity to talk with, interview, and form relationships with people such as the Co Founder of Netflix, Dean Graziosi (New York Times Best Selling Author), Andy Frisella, an Olympic Gold medallist, as well as countless other household names and celebrities.

He runs a business called Venture Mentality LLC, which is an up and coming lifestyle brand geared towards those who strive for excellence and are dedicated to improvement in any area of their life. Through the brand, Jacob inspires people to "live their bucket list" and live life to the fullest.

Note that — as the cherry on top — he started to build this brand in his senior year of high school, while also balancing AP courses and Varsity Athletics.

An inspiring listen, that will teach you that you are never too young to make your dreams come true.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to reach out to and build relationships with high status people
• How to develop iron-clad discipline
• How to live your bucket list
• And so much more...

Connect with Jason!

Most recently, Sharran has led Teles Properties’ unprecedented 10x growth over the past 5 years, including a 4-year consecutive streak on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies list resulting in its 3.4 Billion acquisition by US real estate powerhouse Douglas Elliman. Before Teles, Sharran worked at both Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse advising rapidly growing companies on investments and corporate strategy.

Sharran also founded the 5am club and the FourWeekMBA.

An incredible listen, that will teach you how learning from early failure leads to incredible results. Sharran talks about how critical it is to develop your support system.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to get the attention of a potential mentor
• Why watching Youtube videos on a topic won’t usually get you the answer you need
• The power of establishing a network of high achieving peers
• How to pitch effectively
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

“As an entrepreneur just starting out, your goal should be to make an irresistible offer.”

“We all make what we believe we should be making.”

“Don’t ask ‘how can I do something’, instead ask ‘who can help me do this’. ”

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to the delightful Sam Matheson, a genius in social circle networking who even with little experience used his skills to land a marketing job for the international fitness organisation F45 Training.

Sam is a formerly the number 1 dating coach in Australia who worked for one of the elite dating companies in the world. He also went to college for golf and, with 25 years of experience, he was an elite amateur on track to becoming a professional golfer. Additionally, he has worked in the drop shipping and e-commerce space and, despite the global pandemic, has created a strong social circle and connected with some of the highest status individuals in the Gold Coast.

In this candid and informative episode, we discuss Sam's life learnings from entrepreneurship, business, networking, and hustling.

In this episode you will learn about:

• The surprising and reciprocal benefits of providing value to others
• Reframing your negative experiences to turn them into positive lessons
• Intelligent social circle dynamics to connect with high value individuals
• Sam's 3 important rules for success, including a bonus trick on effective eye contact

Favourite quotes:

• "For all of my business partners that I've ever had, I always had a relationship or a friendship with them before anything else. That's a key thing."
• "I use social media as a tool. We forget the first word of social media, which is to be social on it. Nowadays it's all about the media and the content."

Mentioned in this episode:

• Book - Give and Take, by Adam Grant
• Book - The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle
• Movie - Billionaire Boys Club (2018)

Connect with Sam!

Today I am chatting with Jas Takhar, who has been in the sales and services industry for over 25 years. As an expert in helping investors build out their real estate portfolio, Jas and his team have led to over $1.5 billion in real estate transactions.

Jas also hosts one of Canada’s top business podcasts, The REC Experience, where he interviews guests who share their experience in real estate investing, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Jas hopes to help others remove friction in their own lives to help them get from where they are right now to where they want to be.

An inspiring listen, that will teach you the real value of investing in long-term relationships with the right people, and how these relationships can pay off in unexpected ways.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The power of building real long-term relationships relationships
• How to truly master sales
• The secret to getting people raving about your service, and referring you to their friends
• How to follow-up like a boss
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

“At the end of the day, whether you’re in sales, consulting, advisory, etc. The product or service can be interchangeable; it’s all the same; it all comes down to building relationships.”

“I can only go into snoring mode at night if I know I took care of my people.”

“I don’t convince. I sort for the people who are ready to do business with me.”

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Today I am speaking to the amazing Zuzana Dobro, a leader in design thinking innovation who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners gain clarity and reach alignment with their ideal customer.

Growing up in Czechoslovakia during communist times, Zuzana left with just £200 in her pocket to pursue her passion for design. She worked across the creative industry including a big corporation in London, before quitting her job to travel solo around the world. This eye-opening experience ultimately led her to embark onto the entrepreneurial journey.

Zuzana is the founder of the WHO method, a 3-pillar strategy for attaining crystal-clear audience targeting and running a company that is aligned with your dream customer.

In this thought-provoking and practical episode, we explore how understanding yourself and clarifying your purpose is crucial for customer messaging and the success of your business.

In this episode you will learn about:

• The striking similarities between ice hockey and entrepreneurship
• The magic of design thinking to solve problems and drive innovation
• How to ask better and empowering questions to gain clarity
• One powerful question to ask when you don't know your WHY

Favourite quotes:

• "It always starts with clarifying why you are in a business and what your values are, and I go into the brain and heart intelligence of it."
• "Anyone who uses design thinking puts design, development and creation at the forefront of their business. It's not the technology that drives product creation, but the design that represents the needs of the users and customers."

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Today I am chatting with Jarvis Leverson, who helps entrepreneurs take their productivity to the next level by crushing their morning.

Jarvis is a success coach who helps entrepreneurs turbo charge their productivity by winning the morning and hacking their goals so that they can achieve them faster. He is also the founder of the accelerated growth club, bringing together like minded individuals who are all pursuing the best version of themselves.

This is an inspirational and practical episode, where we explore how focusing on serving your clients and community will lead you to success and, ultimately, fulfillment.

In this episode you will learn about:

• How the path into entrepreneurship isn’t always planned
• Why you should follow passion over money
• How to become passionate and excited about life
• A common mistake to avoid when making sales
• How to build a fantastic morning routine
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

• "I started calling myself the morning hero, as every morning I would wake up and feel like a superhero."
• "If you can focus on the night before, your morning actually becomes easy."

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Today I am chatting Trillsteen, who is the King of Productivity, Meditator Extraordinaire, practitioner of the strange new sport called bachata-basketball, but main thing he does is that helps entrepreneurs maximize profit by making every minute count.

He works with fitness expert and entrepreneur Brandon Carter aka King Keto and has MC'ed for Ramit Sethi.

If you want to know how to truly make the most of your day, get things done and be excited about life in the process, stay tuned for the "Trilla Bombs" of wisdom dropped in this episode. I had so much fun recording this one.

In this episode you will learn about:

• How to overcome social media addiction
• How to master your day with The Michael Jordan Morning Routine
• The Bat Phone
• Why meditation is the most important habit on Earth
• How to prioritise effectively
• How to truly find happiness in what you do
• How to become a more interesting person
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

• "You take risk every day you go outside. You just choose what you want to risk."
• "Don't sacrifice your happiness or loving what you do everyday for a financial pursuit that doesn't make you happy."
• "Do interesting things in the real world that make you more interesting to other people. Those automatically improve your relationships."
• "Your actions are so loud that I can't hear what you're saying."
• "Give with no strings attached."

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Today I am chatting Julian Hierro, who is a fitness trainer crushing it in his coaching business.

He helps vegans shred fat, build muscle, and look better naked so that they can become a vegan boss.

This episode is filled with pragmatic insights on health and fitness, personal development, entrepreneurship, sales and business. A fantastic listen.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Why niching down will explode your business
• How to become jacked as a vegan (or in general)
• How to workout even as a busy entrepreneur
• A common mistake to avoid when making sales
• The power of affirmations
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

• "What gets measured gets managed."
• "The first step to changing a habit is to change your identity."

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Today I am chatting with my good friend Kevin Carr, who is a talented software engineer and self-taught programmer with the beating heart of an entrepreneur.

Kevin is a fantastic example of someone who is a young, ambitious hustler, building up their skillset to become the best at what they do, who can then transition into making a huge impact in entrepreneurship through having truly mastered their craft.

This episode dives deep, and will teach you what it takes to level up in all the areas of your life to be come the best and most fully realised version of yourself.

In this episode you will learn about:

• How to become the master of your craft
• The power of execution
• The importance of authentic communication
• How to become an effective leader
• How to develop high self-esteem
• Why it is good to be selfish
• And so much more...

Favourite quotes:

• “Action will always be the cure.”
• “Think of your life as a video game. You are in total control.”
• “You are not beholden to your past.”
• "How is it entertaining to waste away my life?"
• "Work on being who you could become."

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Today I am chatting with Joey Speers, who is an extreme sports loving entrepreneur from Canada who has been in the entrepreneurial game from the age of 14.

Joey founded JSmedia in 2014, a creative agency that builds brands and arms creatives with the power to turn their passion into a business that solves real problems and makes an impact.

A highly uplifting episode, that will leave you with the tools to strengthen your brand, build win-win relationships and inspire others.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Why entrepreneurship = problem-solving
• How to play the people game (i.e. build win-win relationships)
• Debunking the myth of the “starving artist”
• How you can turn your creative passion into a thriving business
• Why community helps people perform at a high level
• How to create strong brand loyalty

Favourite quotes:

• “If you choose people, you’ll win every time.”
• “Where anyone belongs they perform.”
• “Marketing is telling someone how they should feel about your business.”
• “You will never have a healthy brand if you cannot associate yourself with a problem you are solving in the world.”

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Today I am chatting with Max Bautin, the co-founder of IQCapital, a deep tech venture capital firm that focuses on strategy, scaling up and financings/exits. With over 15 years' venture capital experience, Max currently sits on several boards including Thought Machine, Audio Analytic, Fluidic Analytics and Spectral Edge. Not to mention the fact that he is an elected member of Invest Europe Venture Capital Council.

This interview is a fascinating insight into the dynamic world of venture capital from someone with a wealth of experience in the game.

In this episode you will learn about:

• The dynamism of entrepreneurship
• The role that technology will play in the years to come
• The key elements venture capitalists look for when investing in start ups
• How to position yourself as a great option for investment
• Why fitness and life-long learning are vital
• How to capture the attention of a VC

Check out IQCapital!

Today I am chatting with Sofia Skevofylaka, who is a powerhouse.

She is graduating from Imperial Business School in a Masters in Innovation Entrepreneurship and Management.

She has been a President, Leader and Chair in a whole host of organisations, student unions, societies, university departments over the past six years, including as President of the best student union in Scotland — worth £6 million pounds GBP with over 350 staff.

And on top of all of that she runs a start up called Hatzi Filax, which is focused on HR Training and Consulting in Greece and is now working on expanding useful technologies to Greece.

A fascinating listen filled with leadership, business and personal development insights — highly uplifting, something for everyone in this one!

In this episode you will learn about:

• How to command respect as a leader
• What truly makes a great leader
• An ingenious hack to inspire your team
• How academia can save years in the life of an entrepreneur
• How to hire effectively
• The power of directed focus
• The power of cold showers
• And so much more…

Favourite quotes:

• "If it isn't fun, don't do it."
• "A leader is someone who creates future leaders."

Today I am chatting with Andrew Kerr, who is a truly bright up and coming young entrepreneur. While completing his Pharmacology degree at Strathclyde University in Scotland, he won a highly competitive Entrepreneurship competition at the business school, judged by "The Good and The Great" of Scotland, and had the privilege of going to dinner with billionaire Sir Tom Hunter, the richest man in Scotland.

He is now doing a degree in Medicine at Cambridge University (arguable the most demanding programme there) while running a start up called Actigo. Think AirBnb, but for fitness, sports and gyms. Absolute genius.

This is a highly uplifting episode and Andrew's incredible attitude and desire for impact shines throughout.

In this episode you will learn about:

• How to pitch a billionaire
• Common misconceptions about the wealthy
• The power of the entrepreneurial mindset
• How to balance a Cambridge medical degree with your start up
• Why impact matters
• Why your comfort zone is ruining your life
• And so much more…

Favourite quote: "I don’t want to be the richest man in the graveyard."

Today I’m chatting with Alec Torelli, who is a professional high stakes poker player turned digital entrepreneur and speaker, which provides him with a unique perspective on how lessons learned from poker can apply directly to life and business.

After spending 14 years making decisions for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single hand, he now gives talks in which he dissects the anatomy of decision making to help others make better choices.

Alec is the founder of the training site Conscious Poker, and consults with clients on how to crush poker, as well build brands and businesses. He manages his team digitally, while traveling the world full time with his wife.

This episode is a truly fascinating listen and is jam-packed with lessons that will no doubt improve your life, business, and yes, perhaps even your Texas Hold'em ;-)

In this episode you will learn about:

• Why passion leads to success
• How to make better decisions
• Why you should double down on your strengths
• How to read people
• How to simplify and systematise your life
• How to outsource effectively
• How to take calculated risks
• How to play the hand you have been dealt
• And so much more…

Today I am chatting with Sir Martin Sorrell, who is Executive Chairman of digital advertising and marketing company, S4 Capital plc, which currently has a market capitalization of over $1.2 billion. He was also the CEO of WPP for 33 years, building it from a £1 million “shell” company in 1985 into the world’s largest advertising and marketing services company. Prior to that, Sir Martin was Group Financial Director of Saatchi & Saatchi plc for 9 years and worked for James Gulliver, Mark McCormack and Glendinning Associates before that.

Throughout this interview Sir Martin speaks very openly and authentically about his journey. This interview is a great listen for anyone looking to gain powerful business insights from someone with decades of experience.

In this interview you will learn about:

• How Sir Martin got his start in business
• What it really takes to become successful in business
• How the advertising industry has changed overtime
• Why retirement is overrated
• The importance of persistence and speed
• And so much more...

• How to finance innovation
• The economic lessons of the Coronavirus pandemic
• What we can learn from China
• Why capitalism is often perceived as “bad”
• And so much more…

• "Build back greener."
• "Corporate happiness is positive cashflow."

• Why entrepreneurship is an “illogical leap”
• Why you should not believe your own hype
• The “what else” mindset
• Why Europe is a thriving place for start ups
• What makes a good mentor
• What makes a good mentee
• Why the “why” matters

• How the entrepreneurial mindset primes you to overcome any challenge
• Why you should take risks
• The good side and the dark side of personal data collection
• How to pivot and adapt when the world throws you a curveball (feat. coronavirus)
• How to be a killer at sales
• How to build a good team
• And so much more…

• How to scale a company
• The one skill that work wonders for you in business
• Why the tech space is so important
• The future of technology
• How to recruit great talent
• What makes a good salesperson
• And so much more…

• How to get over your excuses
• How getting over your ego will help you “figure it out”
• Why you need to get rid of the energy vampires now
• The power of journalling
• Why you should put yourself first
• Women as entrepreneurs — advantage or disadvantage?
• How to up your social media marketing game
• And so much more…

• The importance of vocal projection
• How to gain complete control over your voice
• How to breathe correctly (yes you’ve been doing it wrong)
• The secret to great coaching
• Why passion is crucial
• How to inject joy into your life
• How light and other natural sources affects your health
• Why entrepreneurs are important
• And so much more…

• How to be a good leader
• How to build a value-aligned team
• The power of personal development
• How to become an impactful coach
• How to discover your highest joy and become truly fulfilled
• The power of mindfulness and meditation
• How to talk to yourself
• And so much more…

• How to reverse engineer your goals
• How to integrate mindfulness into your day
• How to become the master over your thoughts
• The power of stoicism
• How to start meditating
• How to massively boost productivity and manage your time effectively
• The power of visualisation
• And so much more...

• How to overcome any obstacle
• How to strategically grow a fanbase/following
• How to exude positivity
• How to engage with a celebrity the right way (feat. Justin Bieber story)
• Why you should think big

• The difference between being self-employed and a business owner
• How to scale an online coaching business
• The five things you should optimise for optimum health
• How distancing himself from social media helped his business explode
• The power of reading
• And so much more...

• What it takes to become an entrepreneur/business owner
• How to make your first million
• How to negotiate the best deal
• How to sell your company 
• The importance of accounting
• How to network with a high status or high net worth individual
• And so much more…

• The importance of the influences around you
• Why you are the CEO of your life
• How to get up early in the morning
• Greg’s crazy morning routine
• How to become accountable to your goals
• How to design an online course 

• How to talk to yourself
• How to stop putting up a front 
• How to build a compelling brand    
• How to target ads effectively
• Will’s epic morning routine  
• And so much more gold in here...

• How to come up with crazy business ideas
• How to balance entrepreneurship with a full-time career
• How busy people manage their time
• How to pursue intrapreneurship within a large organisation
• How to plan effectively
• The importance of building a personal brand
• Karthic’s tip top smoothie recipe for maximum energy
• And so much more…

• The power of mentors — why you should get a mentor and how to get one
• How to avoid being scammed
• How to build win-win relationships
• The secret to effective sales 
• How to get the right clients
• Why mindset is everything
• And so much more...

• How to identify problems where there is opportunity for impactful solutions
• The astounding potential of blockchain
• The future of medicine
• How to come up with great ideas
• Interesting thoughts on success and failure
• The myths about “business”
• And so much more...

• The leap from the corporate world into entrepreneurship
• How to adapt your business to evolving markets
• How to create consistency in your business (income/leads)
• How to build and manage your network — Geoff has built an incredibly powerful network over the years and is a very smooth networker (I’ve seen it in action)
• How to add value to others
• How to succeed with Google Ads
• How to make the most out of social media and your online presence

• How to reverse engineer your goals
• How to get honest feedback on your startup idea
• Why deadlines are important
• Common mistakes when building a start-up team and how to avoid them
• How to build strong relationships with your clients to turn them into die-hard fans
• And so much more...

• The entrepreneurial mindset of Nigerians
• Creative ways to spot opportunity
• How to be completely and utterly shameless
• How to develop excitement about anything — including textbooks
• How to be super disciplined
• How to stop taking everything so seriously
• Why you should start reading books
• And gazillions more…

• How to build a quality email list
• How to create your ideal customer avatar 
• A very amusing and unique way of brainstorming your niche
• How to avoid burnout
• How to get your first coaching client and speaking gig
• The fun and messy process of writing a book
• And so much more...