Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears

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01:00 Introduction to Action and Its Mission

04:03 The Journey of Entrepreneurship

06:58 Scaling Challenges and Team Dynamics

10:01 Navigating Company Culture Across Borders

13:08 The Impact of AI on Business Operations

15:58 The Privilege of Entrepreneurship

19:01 Leadership Evolution and Vulnerability

21:56 The Role of Help and Mentorship

24:50 Manifestation and Intentional Living

28:01 The Importance of Being Human in Business

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#67 How You Can Transform Fear into Confidence and Build Your Dream Career

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:52:04 GMT

Join us for another episode of Another Excuse!

In this conversation, Kevin Tewis discusses his marketing consultancy, Starbridge, and its unique approach to audience engagement, emphasizing the importance of understanding demographics and utilizing data effectively.

We explore the role of events in marketing, the impact of generational differences, and the significance of trends. Kevin also shares insights on the evolving landscape of platforms like TikTok and the necessity of creative testing in marketing strategies.

He shares his journey from a nervous teenager seeking creative opportunities to a successful entrepreneur in the music and marketing industries. Discussing the importance of community engagement, networking, and education in building confidence and achieving entrepreneurial dreams.

The need for specificity in networking requests is so important and so is continuous learning to enhance one's professional skills.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Starbridge and how it works

• Creating entertainment legacies

• Understanding your audience

• Technology's role in how we consume content

• The importance of data

• Testing marketing strategies

• Entrepreneurship begins with passion

• Overcoming fear

• Networking

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01:00 Introduction to Starbridge and Its Unique Approach

03:53 Understanding Audience Engagement and Marketing Strategies

07:00 The Role of Events in Marketing

09:58 Navigating Generational Marketing Challenges

12:52 The Importance of Data in Marketing

16:00 The Impact of Trends on Marketing Strategies

18:45 The Future of TikTok and Its Marketing Potential

28:59 Exploring Community Engagement and Business Opportunities

30:24 The Journey into Entrepreneurship Begins

33:08 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

38:16 The Power of Networking in Business

45:29 Building Confidence Through Education and Knowledge

48:30 The Podcasting Journey and Its Impact

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#66 The Future of Live Events: Data, Decentralization, and Disruption with Iqbal Ameer

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:55:44 GMT

Today's guest is Iqbal Ameer the founder of Livescape and All-Access.

In this conversation, Byron and Iqbal Ameer discuss the journey of Livescape, a live entertainment company, from its inception to today.

Iqbal shares insights into the challenges of organizing live events, the evolution of the music industry, and the impact of the pandemic.

They also delve into Iqbal's new project, All Access Anonymous, which aims to solve data-related issues in the live entertainment industry by authenticating fan data through a gamified experience.

In this conversation, Iqbal Ameer discusses the challenges faced by independent event organizers in the entertainment industry, the rise of NFTs and blockchain technology, and the desperation seen in the crypto space. He emphasizes the importance of community and real value in a few meme coins, as well as innovative applications of blockchain technology in various sectors, including decentralized science.

Iqbal shares his leadership philosophy, which is focused on empowering talent, and offers insights into the entrepreneurial mindset, concluding with his vision for the future of All Access and its role in transforming the live entertainment landscape.

In the episode, we discuss:

• The transition from an ice cream truck to a major event organizer

• The shift from album sales to live performances as a primary revenue source for artists

• Data authenticity is crucial for event organizers to make informed decisions

• All Access Anonymous

• Gamifying fan engagement

• The emotional connection created at live events

• Monopolistic entertainment conglomerates

• Innovative funding models

• Effective leadership

• The future of live entertainment

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01:00 The Genesis of Livescape

12:55 The Evolution of Live Entertainment

24:59 Introducing All Access Anonymous

31:02 The Impact of the Pandemic on Live Events

32:57 Navigating the Entertainment Industry's Challenges

33:55 The Rise of NFTs and Blockchain Technology

35:44 Desperation in the Crypto Space

39:17 Real Value in Meme Coins and Community Building

41:45 Innovative Applications of Blockchain Technology

44:15 Decentralized Science and Funding Research

45:06 Empowering Artists Through Blockchain

46:18 Leadership and Empowering Talent

53:19 The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Advice

55:38 Vision for the Future of All Access

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#65 Building a B2B creator partnership platform with David Walsh

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:02:29 GMT

In this conversation, David discusses his journey in founding Limelight, a platform for B2B influencer marketing.

He shares insights on the evolution of influencer marketing, the challenges of customer acquisition, and the importance of building a personal brand.

David also reflects on his previous ventures, including a watch company and an HR tech startup, emphasizing the significance of research and validation in entrepreneurship.

We also discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, including the right timing for business decisions, the emotional challenges of leadership, and the importance of community and mentorship. He emphasizes the need for resilience, the joy of celebrating small victories, and the necessity of hard work and dedication in building a successful business.

He also shares insights on managing pressure and the value of learning from both successes and failures in the entrepreneurial journey.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Influencer marketing in B2B is a growing opportunity

• Distribution

• Rising customer acquisition costs

• Authenticity

• Building a personal brand

• Research and user feedback

• Consistency

• Timing in entrepreneurship is often instinctual and market-driven

• The hardest part of entrepreneurship

• Validating ideas without taking unnecessary risks

• Sales experience

Chapters

01:00 Introduction to Limelight and Influencer Marketing

07:07 The Business Model of Limelight

12:52 Building a Personal Brand

19:09 The Entrepreneurial Mindset

24:45 Timing the Exit from a Business

32:09 Navigating Timing in Entrepreneurship

37:37 Thriving Under Pressure

43:25 The Importance of Resilience

50:52 Vision and Future Plans for Limelight

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#64 Running a business with ADHD with Kate La Trobe

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:35:20 GMT

Today’s guest is Kate La Trobe.

Kate is the founder of her own neurodiversity consulting and coaching business.

In the episode she shares her journey into the field of neurodiversity consulting, discussing her personal experiences with ADHD and how they shaped her career.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiversity, the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, and the significance of proper diagnosis. Kate also delves into her entrepreneurial journey, the realities of running a business, and the skills necessary for success, particularly for those with ADHD.

Our conversation highlights the need for support and understanding for both individuals and their families. We discuss Kate’s approach to ADHD coaching, emphasizing a strengths-based perspective and the importance of collaboration with parents. She highlights the evolving understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity, challenges stereotypes, and explores how neurodivergent traits can be viewed as strengths or superpowers.

Kate shares her vision for a future where neurodiversity is fully integrated into society, advocating for inclusive environments and greater awareness.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Kate's business journey

• Understanding neurodiversity is crucial for creating inclusive spaces

• How ADHD differs in adults and children

• The relief of diagnosis

• Imposter syndrome

• Networking and finding clients

• Social media glamorizes entrepreneurship

• Asking for help

• Parents gaining confidence and understanding of their child

• Stereotypes

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#63 The Rise of the Gig Economy with Sydney Sam

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:55 GMT

This week's guest is Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global.

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Workspace Global from a traditional agency to a SaaS model designed to support small businesses with creative services.

Sydney shares his insights on the challenges of educating the market, sourcing talent from Africa, and the importance of a robust vetting process for quality assurance.

He also reflects on the future of business operations, the gig economy, and his personal journey into entrepreneurship, emphasising the need for action and problem-solving in business.

We discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of validating ideas, the balance between personal fulfilment and financial success, and the challenges of leading a team.

He shares insights on personal growth, the impact of toxic traits, and the significance of maintaining a work-life balance. Sydney also outlines his vision for Workspace Global and his non-profit OpenSpace, emphasizing the need for patience and resilience in achieving long-term goals.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Workspace Global’s subscription model

• The transition from agency to SaaS

• Educating the market

• Africa poised to be a major player in the global workforce.

• The future of business

• Self-discovery

• The Ikigai concept

• Effective Networking

• Personal growth

• Future aspirations

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#62 The Future of Work with Greg Cooke

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:21 GMT

This week's guest is Greg Cooke, the founder of Rafiki.

In this conversation, we discuss his startup's evolution from a recruitment agency to a platform that connects freelancers in Africa with global businesses.

Greg shares insights on the freelancer economy, the challenges faced in sourcing talent, and the benefits for both freelancers and clients. The discussion also touches on the future of work, the importance of continuous learning, and the fundraising journey through an accelerator program.

Greg highlights the development of Rafiki X, a SaaS platform aimed at enhancing collaboration among freelancers, and shares his vision for the company's growth in the next five years.

We also chat about his experience with podcasting and the value of authentic content creation.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Rafiki connecting freelancers in Africa to global businesses

• The company’s evolution

• The freelancer agency model

• Upskilling.

• Africa’s rapid growth

• The future of work

• Podcasting

• Authenticity

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#61 Data-Driven Strategies with Veronica Brits

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:33 GMT

This week's guest is Veronica Brits, the founder of Feedflex Creatives.

A company that focuses on driving creative and media teams into full automation and digital transformation. They use data-driven strategies to build feed structures for audience targeting and custom ad scripts.

The company also offers the FeedFlex Bridge, a microservice methodology that helps traditional creative and media teams transition into big data skill sets. They primarily work in advertising, including Google ads and TV 360, to enrich targeting and personalize campaigns.

Feedflex Creatives aims to empower teams and accelerate innovation while embracing the future of work and technology.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Feedflex Creatives is and how it works

• Overcoming Fears and Pursuing Entrepreneurship

• Helping traditional teams transition into big data skill sets.

• The Future of Work

• The Role of Mentors in Veronica's Career

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#60 Good marketing, good people and a good time with Emily Dunlop

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:09 GMT

Emily is the founder of the Good Marketing Club and she shares her journey of starting her own business and the principles she lives by.

Emily tells us what a fractional CMO is and does and explains how she helps early-stage startups with their marketing strategies. We also discuss the value of personal branding and the challenges and rewards of starting her own business.

We speak about the benefits and challenges of being your own boss and the importance of work-life integration. Emily shares how she manages her time, the importance of self-compassion, and the role of mentorship in her journey.

It's important to stay curious, stay up to date with trends and just get started!

In the episode, we discuss:

• What The Good Marketing Club is

• What good marketing is

• Enjoying what you do

• Being a fractional CMO

• Personal branding

• Starting your own business

• Building a strong LinkedIn presence and network

• Trusting your gut and taking calculated risks

• Jumping between jobs

• Time management and self-compassion

• Mentorship & Curiosity

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01:00 Introduction to the Good Marketing Club

02:49 Emily's Principles for Good Marketing

07:17 Choosing Marketing Tactics for Clients

09:51 The Role of a Fractional CMO

13:42 The Value of Personal Branding

16:21 Starting Your Own Business

18:23 Finding Clients and Building a Network

20:45 Trusting Your Gut and Taking Risks

22:37 The Surprises and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

27:31 The Benefits of Working for Yourself

30:22 Understanding and Catering to Individual Drivers

33:40 Time Management and Self-Compassion as an Entrepreneur

38:15 The Value of Mentorship in the Journey

40:09 The Role of Curiosity and Staying Up-to-Date in Marketing

44:21 Just Get Started and Believe in Yourself

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#59 Shifting Power Dynamics in Digital Economies at OpenFormat with Sarah Weller

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:53:25 GMT

This week’s guest is Sarah Weller, the CEO of OpenFormat.

OpenFormat is shifting the power dynamics in digital economies by enabling creators and builders to make a sustainable income. They’re doing this by bringing together game economies, blockchain-based technologies, and AI.

They’re building a tech stack that includes revenue splitting, micro payments, decentralized applications, and AI assistants. The five co-founders of Open Format have diverse skills and backgrounds, and they came together with a shared mission to redistribute wealth and rethink value exchanges. They are focused on creating real utility and working with people who are already aligned with their vision.

We discuss the challenges of straddling the present and the big vision, the importance of being a learner, and the different perspectives on risk. She shares personal experiences and emphasises the need for honesty, humility, and transparency in business.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What OpenFormat does

• Their goals

• How it all works

• Having five co-founders

• Making a positive impact

• Being a learner and having a learner mindset

• Taking calculated risks

• Honesty, humility, and transparency

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#58 Rent App: Simplifying Rent Payments and Building Credit with Andrew Borovsky

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:46 GMT

This week’s guest is Andrew Borovsky, the founder and CEO of Visible and Rent App.

Visible is a company that aims to create a financial network for real estate. They’ve built Rent App, a platform that simplifies rent payments and helps renters build credit. The company focuses on tackling the complex, time-consuming, and costly aspects of real estate transactions and has chosen to start with rent payments because it is a large market and there is a need for digital solutions.

Andrew has a background in product design and has previously started two other businesses. He believes in taking leaps and building products that he wants to exist in the world. He shares his insights on building great products and companies, the importance of team and culture fit, and the future of entrepreneurship. He emphasises the need to focus on building a great product first, as a great company will follow.

He also discusses the role of venture funding in the AI and crypto industries and the importance of finding the right team and founder to succeed. Andrew shares his approach to team building and the importance of cultivating relationships throughout his career. He also discusses the future plans for Visible, focusing on complexity, speed, and cost in the real estate industry.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Simplifying real estate transactions and making them easier, faster, and cheaper.

• Rent App and how it works

• Taking leaps and building products we want to exist in the world.

• Advice to start a business

• The right team

• Cultivating relationships

• AI’s growth potential.

• Plans for Visible's

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#57 Building Meaningful Blockchain Brands with Claire Millward

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:30:07 GMT

This week’s guest is Claire Millward, the founder of Block Digital.

Block Digital is a marketing agency for blockchain companies.

In the episode, Claire discusses the importance of building meaningful blockchain brands and the role of organic social media content in achieving this. She explains that she decided to start Block Digital after experiencing a dip in her freelance business and wanted to rebrand and scale.

She emphasises the importance of taking action, building relationships, and being confident in entrepreneurship. Claire also discusses the significance of mindset, habit-building, and the power of community in achieving success.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Building meaningful blockchain brands

• Taking action and building relationships

• Mindset and habit-building

• Risk-taking

• Building a community and seeking support from mentors

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#56 Finding Harmony in Life and Work with Craig Gillham

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:41 GMT

This week’s guest is Craig Gillham, the founder of Socium10X.

Socium10X is a platform that helps people and organizations transform by putting people at the heart of everything.

Craig was inspired to start the business after going on a coaching journey himself. The business focuses on coaching, consulting, and creativity, and aims to leave organizations and individuals with the tools to continue their transformation on their own.

The key themes of the conversation include the importance of dreams, taking action, investing in talent, and finding harmony in life. The conversation explores the importance of positivity and mindset in driving innovation and growth within organizations.

Craig emphasizes the role of leadership in creating a positive environment and highlights the impact of positive energy, abundance mindset, and the RAFT framework in shaping mindset and actions.

The conversation also touches on the innate nature of entrepreneurship and the importance of having a dream and being useful in business. The challenges of building a business and the need for strong relationships and listening skills are discussed too.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Socium10X is and how it works

• Craig’s story

• What Socium10X is striving towards

• The importance of dreams, taking action, investing in talent, and finding harmony in life

• Positivity and mindset

• Leadership’s role in creating a positive work environment

• The RAFT framework (Results, Actions, Feelings, Thoughts)

• Building strong relationships

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#55 From Personal Itch to Global Platform: The Story of River

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:20 GMT

In this episode, we have a conversation with Rae Lambert, the founder of River.

River is an in-person event and social platform that orchestrates events at a global scale for brands and influencers by leveraging volunteer hosts sourced from the community.

The idea for River came from solving Rae's own itch of wanting to meet like-minded people in the tech industry. The platform started with hosting meetups for the All-In Podcast and grew rapidly to include other popular podcasts and communities.

We discuss it all. The challenges and the wins, to give you an understanding of what it takes to get a business like this off the ground. The team is small but efficient, and they have been able to attract big brands due to their scrappy approach and ability to back up their ideas.

Rae shares her tactics and how she successfully reached out to influential people like Sam Parr and Balaji Srinivasan to join her platform and work with her. She emphasizes the importance of personalization and research in her outreach strategy.

Rae also discusses the fear of failure and the need to take action in entrepreneurship. She believes that there are no truly new ideas, but rather the execution and ability to adapt are what set entrepreneurs apart. She shares her vision for River, aiming to become the Spotify of real-life experiences and bring people together in meaningful ways.

In the episode, we discuss:

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• What River is and how it works

• How Rae came up with the idea

• The scrappy story of the All In Podcast Meetups

• Challenges in product development, community preferences, and fundraising

• Fear of failure

• The ability to execute

• River future plans

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#54 From Desk Job to Dream Life: The Amazing Transformation to Become an Entrepreneur at 52

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:10 GMT

Scott is the founder of Drone Legends, a STEM education program that brings drones into classrooms and uses them as a means to engage children in learning across STEM disciplines and character development.

Scott was inspired to start the business after experiencing an existential crisis and realizing he wanted to do something different with his life. He took a risk, cut out negative influences, and surrounded himself with motivational content and resources to stay motivated.

He emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk and taking action to pursue your passions and create the life you want. He shares his insights on success, urgency, sobriety, and capitalizing on viral content. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief and earning recognition through extraordinary achievements.

Scott also discusses the role of urgency in making progress and the need to be realistic about the lifestyle you can afford. He views business as an intellectual sport and highlights the importance of competition and continuous improvement. Scott shares his personal journey of sobriety and the mental clarity it has brought him. Lastly, he talks about his viral TikTok video and his plans to create a brand around it to support animal rescue.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Drone Legends works

• Scott's personal journey and realization to start Drone Legends

• Taking risks and cutting out negative influences

• Positive self-talk and taking action

• Urgency

• Be realistic about your lifestyle

• Business as an intellectual sport

• Sobriety

• Viral content

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#53 $9 Million Exit at 24 years old with Jack Cregan

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:14 GMT

Jack is a successfully exited entrepreneur at the age of 25. He shares his journey and chats about the businesses he started.

He started with e-commerce and dropshipping, and ventured into various e-commerce products, including breathalyzers and wireless earbuds, using influencer marketing to drive sales.

Throughout the journey, he faced challenges with suppliers and payment processors. To overcome these challenges, he built relationships with banks and started a checkout and payment page CRM business called Rebills.

He emphasizes the importance of commitment and adaptation in the e-commerce industry. In this conversation, Jack discusses the impact of entrepreneurship on relationships, the importance of building friendships in business, setting and achieving goals, the process of winging it in entrepreneurship, and his current projects: Reward Point and Decline Defense.

He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to understand their own capabilities and consider starting a business that doesn't require capital to gain experience.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Overcoming challenges

• The power of influencer marketing to drive sales

• Commitment and adaptation are keys to success

• Starting a business at a young age requires discipline, consistency, and a long-term mindset

• University education may not be necessary for success

• Building friendships in business is crucial

• Winging it is often a necessary part of entrepreneurship

• Reward Point and Decline Defense

• Simple ventures can teach you a lot

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#52 Taking Calculated Risks and Moving Forward with Nicolas Lognath

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:03 GMT

This week's guest is Nicolas Lognath, the co-founder of Omninela. Nicolas shares his entrepreneurial journey in the healthcare industry.

Omninela is a solution that delivers healthcare products and services to people across South Africa. They have an online store with over 10,000 healthcare and lifestyle products, as well as medical practice certification for clinical services. Nicolas and his brother started the business with a small investment of R5,000 and took calculated risks along the way.

They pivoted their business model multiple times and focused on solving problems in the supply chain management of hospitals. They emphasize the importance of taking action, asking for help, and continuously moving forward.

After three to four months of their first sale, the founders realized they were onto something and expanded their product range. They launched an online store in February 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. They focused on retail and became one of the few online stores offering healthcare products during the pandemic. They also started delivering solutions in the medical aid space.

Working with a co-founder who is also his brother has been beneficial for the founders, as they have a close relationship and can bounce ideas off each other. They have learned to have uncomfortable conversations and set up a culture of authenticity and genuine relationships. They have also learned to manage burnout by prioritizing exercise, rest, and celebrating wins.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Omninela and how it works

• Bootstrapping the business

• The problems they decided to focus on

• Calculated risks and pivoting

• The importance of taking action, asking for help, and continuously moving forward

• Working with your brother

• Having uncomfortable conversations

• Managing burnout

And much more

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#51 Opportunities and Growth in Personal Branding with Shoaib Ahmed

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:53:41 GMT

Shoaib Ahmed is the founder of Yellow Hippo, a LinkedIn personal branding agency. He shares his journey and insights on building a personal brand and scaling a business.

He started Yellow Hippo to help creators, founders, and executives build their brands on LinkedIn. Shoaib emphasizes the importance of community building, content creation, and marketing to people in personal branding.

Shoaib discusses the opportunities that have come from building his personal brand, including inbound clients, podcasting, speaking engagements, and networking. He also shares the processes and systems he has implemented to stay consistent and scale his business, including solid onboarding processes, automation, and outsourcing. Shoaib advises starting with documenting and sharing real-life experiences and gradually developing thought leadership content as you gain experience.

Shoaib also shares the various services offered by Yellow Hippo, including retainer packages, coaching, master classes, and ghostwriting. He highlights the importance of flexibility and time freedom in his business goals, rather than solely focusing on revenue. He also discusses the impact of his podcast, Rebels, on his personal brand and the benefits it has brought him.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Personal branding is

• Building a personal brand on LinkedIn can lead to various opportunities

• Implementing processes and systems

• Gradually developing thought leadership content as you gain experience

• Setting boundaries and avoiding burnout

• Yellow Hippo services

• Prioritizing flexibility and time freedom over chasing revenue

• The Rebels podcast

And much more...

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#50 The Importance of Mindfulness in Entrepreneurship with Emily Leahy

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:17 GMT

Emily discusses business The Feminine Template and the importance of embracing the unique contributions and strengths of women in the workplace.

She shares her personal journey of discovering her own hormonal fluctuations and how they impact her cognition, mood, and energy levels. Emily emphasizes the need for a conversation around productivity that takes into account women's hormonal changes. She also highlights the importance of community and creating spaces where women can connect, share their struggles, and support each other. She shares her experiences of pivoting careers and starting her own businesses, emphasizing the importance of clarity, capacity, and connection over a focus on money and survival.

In this conversation, Emily Leahy and Byron discuss how to get out of survival mode and make better decisions, the importance of mindfulness in entrepreneurship, the inherent nature of entrepreneurship, the process of pivoting and making big changes, the significance of self-belief, and the future goals of Byron's podcast.

In the episode, we discuss:

• The Feminine Template

• Women's hormonal fluctuations

• Creating community and spaces for women to connect

• Pivoting careers or starting a business

• Survival mode

• Mindfulness is key for entrepreneurs

• Believing in oneself

And much more

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# 49 Social Growth: How to start, how to keep going and everything in-between with Yasin Mammeri

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:13 GMT

Yasin is a content creator with close to a million followers across platforms and the founder of Viral Video Club. Viral Video Club is a business focused on social growth. It includes a community, boot camps, courses and 1-1 coaching. Yasin also consults some of the biggest brands to help them with their social growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Collaboration and support being crucial for social growth

• Why having a niche is important

• Mindset and having a support network to overcome self-doubt

• Experimentation and diversification being essential for continuous growth

• Transparency and vulnerability builds trust with your audience

• Challenges can help overcome mental blocks and unlock hidden potential

• Long-term consistency is key to sustained success

• Overcoming past struggles can fuel a hunger for success.

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#48 Exploring Product Led Sales in B2B SaaS with Vincent Jong

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:30:00 GMT

Vincent is the VP of Product at Dealfront as well as a founder and author.

He discusses his experience as a founder and his work in the B2B SaaS space, focusing on the concept of product-led sales. He shares insights from his experience at Dealfront and explains the challenges and motivations behind writing a book on the topic.

In the episode, we discuss:

• The concept of product-led sales and its evolution in the B2B SaaS space
• The challenges and motivations behind writing a book
• The decision-making process
• Leveraging AI and tools for efficiency
• Strategic planning, automation,
• Discipline, consistency, and the ability to take calculated risks
And so much more

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#47 Building a community for start-up marketers with Lottie Unwin

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Lottie is the founder of Up World, a community for startup marketers, and Brand Hackers, a business providing fractional marketing teams for brands.

Lottie shares her journey of starting Up World and discusses the challenges and strategies she used to build and grow the community. She also delves into the concept of interesting people, the importance of rest, and the balance between work and rest in her life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Starting her businesses
• Work-life balance
• Prioritization coaching
• Niche marketing
• Scaling
• Maintaining focus
And so much more

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#46 Revolutionizing Shipping and Supply Chain with Izzy Rosenzweig

Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Izzy is the founder of Portless, a company that helps DTC brands increase profit margins and cash flow by using cross-border logistics. They help DTC brands with better cash flow by selling products just 2-3 days after production vs. 30-90 days by boat.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Portless is and how it works
• How Portless started
• Izzy's previous companies
• Pivoting and handling big challenges
• How to build resilience
• How to get used to fear
• What it took to get the company off the ground
And so much more

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#45 Stanley Henry - How to build an audience organically

Mon, 06 May 2024 14:19:20 GMT

Stanley is the founder of The Attention Seeker, a full-service Social Media & Creative Agency. He started the business 5 years ago and has grown it to over 25 employees and $2.4M in annual revenue. He has created content about his journey since he began and he shares a lot of valuable advice and insights into the industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How company started
• How their services developed over time
• Lead Generation: Inbound vs. Outbound Approaches
• Public salaries
• Embracing Rejection and Understanding Your Target Market
• Creating Original Content to Showcase Capabilities
• The struggles with cashflow
And so much more

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#44 Jason Valenti - Revolutionizing Exam Preparation with Adaptive Learning

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Jason is the co-founder of Astrix AI, an adaptive learning platform for professional level exams. And the first exam they're focusing on is the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. We discuss how it all started and what's wrong with the current way exam prep is done.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Astrix works
• Why Jason is tackling this problem
• The importance of pivoting
• How the LLM boom influenced how they make decisions for the future of the business
• The Importance of Deliberate Practice and Instant
Feedback
• Taking the Leap and Overcoming Fears
• Ambitious Milestones and Future Plans for Astrix AI
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#43 Matt Raad - Buying and Selling Online Businesses

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Matt Raad is the Founder and CEO eBusiness Institute and the Host of the Digital Investors Podcast. He buys and sells online businesses and teaches others how to do it too.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Why online businesses are better than physical ones
• His journey to financial freedom
• How to scale and flip a website
• What to look for when buying a business
• The importance of Sales
• Where to start

And so much more...

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#42 Stephen Dooley - Global Mobility as a Perk

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Stephen Dooley is the founder of Roamr. Roamr is a platform that enables businesses to offer global mobility as a perk to their employees. It's a house swap and meetup platform and we get into all the details in this episode.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Roamr started
• What makes Roamr different to other platforms
• The three criteria for starting a business
• The importance of market research and how to do it
• Finding a co-founder
• Asking and perception of risk
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#41 Jean-Francois Lappas - The Impact of Coaching

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Jean-Francois is the co-founder of wabya, a platform that connects you with the right coach. They aim to bring self-realisation through coaching to 1 billion people by 2023.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How wabya started
• The meaning behind the name
• What self-realisation means
• Dealing with burnout
• The impact coaching can have
• The hurdles they've overcome
And so much more...

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#40 James Pringle - Being a Founder, Investor and Podcaster

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

James is the co-founder and COO of Narchie, an investor at Portfolio Ventures and the co-host of the Riding Unicorns podcast. We cover it all in this episode, including how Narchie, a social marketplace for homeware, started.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Narchie started
• How they got 20,000 waitlist signups
• What kind of businesses Portfolio Ventures invests in
• The difficulties of being a founder
• Why he started podcasting
• The scrappy tactics he used to grow the podcast
And so much more...

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#39 Arshad Chowdhury - Everything from starting to investing in a business

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Arshad is a partner at Betatron Venture Group, a VC fund investing in early-stage B2B companies across Asia. We chat about Betatron's investment thesis and Arshad's experience in running and starting businesses.

In the episode, we discuss:

• His investment thesis
• What it takes to be a founder
• His scrappy startup stories
• Valuable lessons learned
• De-risking starting a business
• The importance of health
And so much more...

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#38 Niall Cleaver - Building a Luxury Brand

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Niall Cleaver is the founder of Cupsly. Cupsly is Britain's luxury coffee brand and their first product is a reusable coffee cup. The business is about to launch its first product and we discuss every Niall has learned so far.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Niall had the idea for Cupsly
• The benefits of building in public
• What Cupsly will become
• Mindset around the unknown
• Slow is sometimes the fastest growth
• Finding the right team
And so much more...

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#37 Mack Grenfell - SEO made easy with AI

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Mack Grenfell is the founder of Byword. Byword enables you to generate high-quality, AI-written articles at scale. You can upload 1,000s of keywords or titles, and create SEO-optimised articles in just a few clicks. We discuss all things AI and how the idea for Byword came about.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Byword works
• Building in the AI boom
• Differentiating your product
• Acquiring users and validating your idea
• Trusted your gut and biases
• Bootstrapping as an alternative
And so much more...

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#36 Rayhaan Moughal - Give yourself the time to think

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Rayhaan Moughal is the founder of Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is an Accounting company with a big focus on assisting business leaders with strategy. We discuss many aspects of Rayhaan's business and how it all began. He provides some great insights into how to take that leap.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Sidekick does
• How sidekick started
• Level 1,2 & 3 businesses
• Fears of starting and time to think
• Comparison holding you back
• The traits of an entrepreneur
And so much more...

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#35 Tom Voller - Use everything as fuel to keep going

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Tom Voller is the founder of Dojo Films. Dojo Films is a production studio that works with a wide range of clients worldwide. They manage the production of projects with local teams to deliver high-quality work. We have a wide-ranging conversation about Tom's journey and how the company started.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Dojo Films does
• How the business works
• How the company started
• Tom's view on setbacks
• The importance of cash flow
• A valuable resource for entrepreneurs
And so much more...

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#34 James White - Everything costs something and everyone pays sooner or later

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

James is the Founder of Best10. An App that makes fat loss easy. They pair you up with your very own coach who will plan all your meals and workouts for you. They’ll also be available to support you 12 hours a day, every day. We cover a lot of ground in this episode.

In the episode, we discuss:
• How he pivoted from law to opening a gym
• His scrappy stories from starting
• Creating the most basic MVP to start
• Needing less money than you think
• What makes a good entrepreneur
• Future Plans for Best10
And so much more...

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#33 Different Reasons Why Founders Start

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

After many episodes of asking founders why and how they started, I've begun to notice a few patterns. Every founder has a unique story, but the reasons why they started can be distilled down to a few common reasons. I've labelled them as archetypes and given them names, but you can call them what you want. Check out this episode and let me know whether any of these circumstances apply to you.

Some of us are looking to start something and I've found having an understanding of these different reasons for starting can be that catalyst that gets you going.

Some of the names I've come up with are questionable, so let me know if you can come up with better ones and whether you found this interesting.

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#32 Use what works, leave the rest

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:35:32 GMT

It's the start of a new year. Everyone's talking about goals, resolutions and what they're going to achieve this year.

It's overwhelming, to say the least.

In this episode, I discuss what to do with all of this information and how you can make it useful to you without feeling like you're failing at every attempt.

The idea is that there is no right way and we've got to find the way that works for you.

I hope you find this helpful and that you have an awesome 2024.

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Ali Abdaal's Video

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Jessa Molyneux is the founder of Her Nation. Her Nation is a network state building a representative suite of tools to deal with gender bias in AI. It's a complex and important problem that she's tackling and we discuss all the intricacies of the project.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Her Nation is
• What a Network State is
• The importance of good governance
• The four pillars of Her Nation
• Jessa's journey to get here
• Circumstances necessary to take action
And so much more...

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#23 Heléne Smuts - Coaching Entrepreneurs & Making an Impact

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Heléne Smuts is the founder of Credo Growth and a Board Member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Accelerator program. Credo Growth is a growth consultancy that empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders to grow their technology companies. Not only do we talk about Credo Growth and EO, but many more projects and Heléne's book!

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Credo Growth does
• What drew Heléne to coaching
• Junior to Giants
• Bootcamp to Boardroom
• The benefits of community and EO
• Heléne's book - Ditch Mediocrity: Learn how to take your team performance from average to incredible
And so much more...

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#22 Jan Parmentier - Managing risk and taking the leap

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Jan is the founder of Supernova Brands, an import and distribution company bringing products and brands to the South African market. We have an interesting discussion about how the company started and what he's learned along the way.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Supernova Brands does
• How the company started
• Evaluating risk
• Being a mentor
• Filtering through the noise of automation
• The importance of decompressing
And so much more...

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#21 Getting to the top 1% of Podcasts

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT

I started podcasting 21 episodes ago. It's been an amazing journey and I have learnt a lot in the process. I couldn't recommend starting one enough and I explain why in this episode. Check it out if you want to start one yourself.

In the episode, I chat about:

• The positives of starting a podcast
• The struggles of running a podcast on your own
• The things I'd do differently
• Everything I've learnt with some tips

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#20 - Personal Branding on Jason Luboyera's Pillow Talk

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Today’s guest is … me!

The roles were reversed and I featured on Jason Luboyera’s podcast Pillow Talk. He was my very first guest and it was now his turn to ask me some questions. The episode is focused on Personal Branding and everything I’ve learned so far.

In the episode, we discuss:

• Goals when building a personal brand
• The importance of building a personal brand
• The mistakes I’ve made along the way
• How metrics change based on account size
• And the future of personal branding

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#19 Ry Hornby - Founding a Personal Branding Consultancy

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Ry is the founder of Sonder, a personal branding consultancy and my boss. We have an interesting discussion about why he chose personal branding and what differentiates Sonder.

In the episode, we discuss:

• The value of university
• What Sonder does
• Why personal branding is particularly important today
• The value of transparency
• His previous ventures
• Investment
And so much more...

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#18 Ipshita Kumar - Brand Innovation

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Ipshita is the VP of Brand Innovation at Hype, a Web3 marketing and creative agency. We had a great discussion about how it's essential for brands to explore new technologies to improve their service offerings.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What Hype does
• The importance of exploring new tech for Brands
• Examples of projects she's worked on
• Psychological ownership
• The importance of community
• Her upbringing in India
And so much more...

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#17 Sam Simmons - Building MintPass

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Sam founded MintPass, a Travel-based collectorship platform that allows you to turn your travel experiences into digital identity. We've kind of just dealt with the way we plan and share our travels and it just makes sense to have it all in one place. Sam's working on some interesting things and I can't wait to use the app.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What is MintPass and how it works
• Identifying an opportunity in a passion area
• Building a web2 product with Web3 in mind
• The many directions the app can go
• Taking action on an idea
• Gamification is everything
And so much more...

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#16 Philip Jonitz - Founding a Gamified Investment Platform

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Philip is the founder of Klink, a gamified investment platform in the crypto space. Klink is just over a year old. They’ve received funding, they’re acquiring customers and onboarding new tokens to invest with. We had a very interesting discussion about how Klink works and how they started.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How Klink works
• What problem they’re solving
• The state of web3
• Building in a bear market
• Building a remote-first company
• Finding balance while founding a company

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#15 Jeremy Bentham - Tolerated and Not Embraced

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Jeremy spent 40 years at Shell and ended his career there as Shell Scenarios Leader. In his retirement, he hasn't slowed down. He is currently the Co-Chair (scenarios) and Senior Advisor at World Energy Council, a Senior Fellow at Mission Possible Partnership, a President's Council Member at Pathfinder International, a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a Contributor/Author at illuminem, a Board Member at World Business Council for Sustainable Development and a Senior Advisor at Nordic West Office.

I know, it's a lot, and with his vast expertise comes knowledge. We have a fantastic wide-ranging conversation about all things past and present.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Scenario thinking
• Strategic Character
• The Meyers Briggs test and how it helps you communicate better with your team
• Creating Frameworks to take action
• Energy Transitions
• How we can make an impact

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#14 Vlad Mukhachev - Founding and Scaling a Tech Agency

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Vlad is the founder of The Green Republic (TGR) and Kroverse. TGR started in Web3 and has developed into an all-purpose tech agency. While Kreoverse is focused on custom AI chatbots. He give us an in-depth look into his companies and how he started.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The start of his entrepreneurial journey
• Managing risk
• The Green Republic (TGR)
• Kreoverse
• Pangea Pass
• What balance means to him

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#13 Matt De Vries - Founding a Business in Cancer Drug Discovery

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Matt is the Co-Founder of Sentinal4D, a cancer drug discovery company. While getting the business up and running, he's also doing his PhD in the same field. He's working extremely hard and managing to train for a half Iron Man. He's doing it all and I try to figure out how.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Sentinal4D does
• Their Mission
• The Future of AI
• Time Management
• Finding Purpose
• Training for a Half Iron Man

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#12 Liam McCreedy - Scaling a Delivery App to Exit

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Liam is the Co-Founder of an app called Quench. A delivery app that started delivering alcohol in university and scaled to groceries and pharmaceuticals. He recently exited the business and we discuss the whole process from start to finish.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How Quench started
• Bootstrapping tactics at the beginning of the business
• How they acquire funding
• Scaling
• Lessons learnt throughout
• Post-exit life

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#11 Cameron Kernahan - Becoming a Cinematographer

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Cameron is a self-taught Cinematographer based in Cape Town. It’s amazing how he got into the business, and it was great discussing his plans for the future. I look forward to the amazing work he will continue to produce.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The distinction between cinematography and videography
• How his journey into the industry began
• Making sacrifices
• Reinventing yourself
• What it takes to be successful in the industry
• Monk Mode

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#10 Tarina Meiring - The Power of Language in Business

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Tarina is a behavioural linguist and co-founder of I/RISE, a science-based communications training consultancy in Amsterdam. I learnt a lot from the many topics we covered in this episode.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Founding Businesses
• Taking opportunities
• Reframing fear
• Overthinking and levelling up
• Foundational beliefs and interrupting thoughts
• Discipline and Habits

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#9 Harvi Singh - Running a Restaurant

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Harvi is the Operations Manager at Notto Pasta Bar, here in London. It's a fantastic pasta restaurant, and he was part of setting up their first location. We have a great wide-ranging discussion about life and restaurants.

"Hospitality is about making people feel good about the world when they leave your restaurant."

In this episode, we discuss:

• Self-belief and what drives it
• Mentorship and how to find mentors
• What food is all about
• Horror stories
• Being the idiot in the room
• Getting started
• How tough the restaurant business is

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