Forget the 5am club. This is the truth about morning routines. Matt Haycox breaks down the myth of the "perfect morning" and why most advice around 6am wakeups and cold plunges is just recycled bollocks. Instead, he shares the real routines that move the needle, from blocking your time for high-leverage tasks to eliminating distractions that waste your energy. This isn't about waking up early. It’s about doing what matters, when it matters, and building a structure around the things that truly g...
Jun 27, 2025•10 min
You’ve read his blogs. You’ve seen his face on every marketing search result. But you’ve never heard Neil Patel like this. In this episode, Neil opens up about how he built a $10M personal brand, why Google is no longer enough, and how the smartest entrepreneurs are dominating with omnichannel presence in 2025. We break down: The myth of “SEO is dead”, and what’s really working now. Why most businesses are wasting money on marketing. How AI content fits (and fails) in your strategy. The real ROI...
Jun 25, 2025•31 min
In this short, sharp solo episode, Matt Haycox lays out the three strategies that have built his empire, and why most entrepreneurs are doing it all wrong. You’ll learn: Why networking is your #1 secret weapon (and how to stop doing it like a rookie). The brutal truth about raising finance, and why you're probably pitching it all wrong. Why working “smart” is useless if you don’t outwork everyone else first. If you’re starting a business, scaling one, or looking to raise capital, this is your no...
Jun 22, 2025•6 min
From Russia to the Emirates: How Dmitry Krasnogor Cracked the Dubai Business Code What happens when a sharp-minded entrepreneur from Russia lands in Dubai with nothing but hustle, vision, and an eye for opportunity? In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dmitry Krasnogor to unpack 18 years of real business growth in the UAE, from building a corporate services empire to joining Dubai’s inner circle of high-net-worth dealmakers. They cover: Property prices: bubble or bargain? Corporate hacks ...
Jun 17, 2025•39 min
Are distractions killing your productivity? In this episode, Matt Haycox flips the mic and shares his raw truth about focus, discipline, and doing work that actually matters. Forget bollocks, this is the no-nonsense breakdown of why most people fail to stay focused, anda how to fix it. Matt explains how loving what you do is the ultimate productivity hack, and why most time management advice is total rubbish. He opens up about childhood passions, running businesses, and what changed when he stop...
Jun 16, 2025•5 min
Faking it online? Here’s why it’s killing your credibility and costing you real business. In this brutally honest solo episode, Matt Haycox shares one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into on social media, trying to be someone they’re not. From forced personas to attention-chasing tactics, Matt breaks down why being fake is not just unsustainable, t’s bad for business. He unpacks how your personal brand needs to align with your real-life presence, why authenticity outperforms clickbait in...
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
Think Bankruptcy is the END? Think AGAIN! This week, I'm busting myths about bankruptcy! It's not glamorised, but it's often misunderstood and NOT as catastrophic as you think. In fact, it could be your fresh start! This is why the fear of financial loss holds people back. I reveal how bankruptcy can actually be a blessing in disguise , drawing a line under years of stress and debt. Find out why your age matters , and how bankruptcy can be a recoverable event, "not as tough as you think". Plus, ...
Jun 11, 2025•7 min
What’s the real difference between building a brand and building a business? In this episode of No Bollocks, Anthony Chiaravallo , founder and CEO of Valo Media, breaks it down. From humble beginnings in a New York City "boiler room" startup to leading in the digital ad space, he shares what it really takes to scale in 2025’s fast-changing marketing landscape. You’ll learn why most entrepreneurs are missing the point when it comes to performance marketing, how to balance organic vs. paid traffic...
Jun 09, 2025•35 min
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. This week, we pull back the curtain on the legendary Warren Buffett. While many focus on his investment prowess, Matt and Rob reveal what truly sets him apart: the astonishing power of time and compounding. Discover why simply getting a high return isn't enough. The real cha...
Jun 06, 2025•5 min
You think success is about luck? Rob Moore says you’re dead wrong. In this no-nonsense episode, entrepreneur, author, and millionaire mentor Rob Moore strips back the truth about money, mindset, and making it big. From going broke to building an empire—this is the side of success they don’t teach in school. We talk about the real reason most people stay broke, why no one’s coming to save you, and what separates the top 1% from the rest. Listen now to learn: How Rob went from £50K in debt to mult...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr
This episode isn’t about selling shoes. It’s about why millions of women aren’t moving – and how that’s silently impacting mental health worldwide. In this powerful conversation, Matt Haycox sits down with Ana Seixas, Head of Marketing for ASICS Middle East, to uncover the science, the stigma, and the surprising stats behind the mental health crisis in women, and how movement is the key to unlocking confidence, clarity, and calm. Did you know just 15 minutes of movement a day can boost your ment...
Jun 02, 2025•31 min
Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist — Really? Let’s Break It Down. Social media is screaming that billionaires are the root of all evil. "Tax the rich!" "Redistribute their wealth!" "Nobody needs that much money!" Sounds good on TikTok. Falls apart in real life. In this episode, Matt Haycox takes aim at one of the most viral (and flawed) arguments online right now. He unpacks why billionaires aren’t the problem, but envy, oversimplification, and a broken system might be. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Why th...
May 30, 2025•6 min
What happens when a fast-talking businessman swaps profits for purpose? Sri Akarshana isn’t your average entrepreneur. From dropping out of school to building successful companies, battling burnout, and transforming his life through spirituality and sobriety, this episode is a raw, no-filter look at what it really takes to evolve. We talk building a brand from scratch, how breathwork and mindset saved his life, and the dangers of losing yourself in the grind. If you’ve ever felt like you’re chas...
May 28, 2025•53 min
Let me ask you something: How much of your life are you giving away to shit you can’t control? The economy. The news. Other people’s opinions. You scroll. You stress. You wait. And while you’re doing that, your goals are rotting in the background. In this short, sharp solo episode, Matt calls time on excuses and average thinking, and lays out the mindset shift that built his 8-figure empire. If you’re sick of being stuck and ready to 10x your goals, this episode will slap you into motion. Timest...
May 27, 2025•4 min
You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the outrage. But here’s the thing: business doesn’t care about what’s fair. It cares about what works. In this solo episode, Matt Haycox breaks down why most people totally misunderstand CEO pay, and why comparing your salary to a CEO’s is like comparing a spoon to a scalpel. From how top CEOs create billions in value, to why some leaders do take the piss, Matt gives the straight-talking truth on performance, accountability, and how to stop whining and sta...
May 23, 2025•6 min
At 26, Sonia Haboub was living the dream: global education, high fashion job, and life in London. Then came the cancer diagnosis. She quit the same day and bought a one-way ticket to nowhere. In this wild and powerful episode, Sonia sits down with Matt to share her story, how she’s travelled to 100 countries, speaks 8 languages, survived family pressure, a life-altering diagnosis, and is now teaching the next generation and building businesses while running ultra-marathons across the world. From...
May 21, 2025•49 min
Here’s what pisses me off… People who hand over their balls, and their voice, to lawyers, PR reps, and anyone else who tells them to “stay quiet and let it blow over.” In this episode, I break down how I handled a mainstream newspaper trying to drag me. Instead of hiding, I fired my lawyer and said what most people are too scared to say: the f*cking truth. Because I’d rather go down swinging than stay silent while someone rewrites my story. If you’re building something that matters, you’ll be ha...
May 19, 2025•6 min
Everyone always asks, “When’s Matt going to be the one getting grilled?” Well, here it is. For the first time on his own feed, Matt Haycox sits in the hot seat to answer the questions you never hear him talk about—business regrets, relationships, legacy, burnout, and what truly drives him in 2025. From strip clubs and bankruptcies to multimillion-pound deals and walking away from it all, Matt gets real about the cost of success, how he thinks differently, and why most people are stuck chasing th...
May 14, 2025•57 min
Everyone's screaming that the 9 to 5 is dead. "Work should fit around your life!" "Remote forever!" "Flexibility is a human right!" Cool. But here’s the truth, most people haven’t earned that kind of freedom. In this straight-talking solo episode, Matt breaks down the myth that structure is broken. From LinkedIn waffle to TikTok victimhood, we unpack why routine builds results, why freedom is a reward (not a right), and what to do if you really want out of the system . Timestamps 0:00 - 9-5 is O...
May 12, 2025•5 min
Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex. Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with. Then they wonder why it ends in disaster. In this episode, Matt breaks down the brutal truth about business partners, the ones who helped him build empires and the ones who nearly bankrupted him. From how to spot red flags early, to protecting yourself from legal (and emotional) hell, this is a straight-talking survival gu...
May 09, 2025•8 min
You think Base Camp’s just a warm-up? Bullshit. In this no-bollocks debrief, I sit down with my good mate JP to unpack what really went down on my Everest Base Camp trek, years after taking on Kilimanjaro together. We’re talking altitude headaches, freezing nights, yak sh*t, Sherpa legends… and a few serious lessons that’ll punch you harder than the cold ever could. This episode isn’t about mountaineering, it’s about who you become when things get hard, and why pushing your limits is the smartes...
May 07, 2025•38 min
“Redistribute the wealth!” “Billionaires are evil!” Sounds emotional. Feels fair. But it’s complete bollocks. In this sharp, no-BS breakdown, I unpack why banning billionaires won't fix poverty, why wealth isn’t the enemy, and what you should focus on instead if you actually want change. If you’re serious about building something, not burning it all down—this one’s for you. Don’t rage against the rich. Rise with them. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:24 – Why Billionaire Hate Gets Clicks 0:56 – They Bu...
May 06, 2025•5 min
He had everything, money, Range Rovers, a “perfect” life. But behind closed doors, Stephen Connor was hiding in bushes from his father, crying himself to sleep, and spiraling into addiction. In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Stephen shares how childhood trauma shaped his adult struggles, the Christmas Day that changed his life forever, and how he rebuilt himself into a 7-figure business owner and performance coach. From therapy to transformation, porn addiction to purpose, this is an episode...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min
Think networking is just small talk and LinkedIn DMs? Think again. In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down how he rebuilt his empire after going bust not through ads, cold emails, or funnels but by mastering the art of power networking. He shares the exact system that helped him raise £80 million from one relationship, scale multiple businesses, and build a network that prints opportunity on demand. If you’re tired of chasing cold leads, getting ghosted on DMs, or wondering where your next clie...
Apr 28, 2025•7 min
Should you feel guilty for owning a Rolex while others can’t afford to eat? As Chinese manufacturers flood global markets and luxury brands face backlash in the US-China culture war, the internet is asking: Is luxury unethical—or just misunderstood? In this business lesson, I break down the real economics behind luxury, why having more doesn’t mean others have less, and how guilt-driven activism misses the point. From TikTok outrage to Vogue headlines, it’s time to separate emotion from economic...
Apr 25, 2025•5 min
What happens when your body forces you to stop? After suffering a near-fatal health scare, entrepreneur Allaoua Gaham walked away from a multimillion-dirham fashion empire and redefined his life through yoga, breathwork, and self-mastery. In this deeply human conversation, Allaoua reveals the powerful link between burnout, healing, and purpose—and why CEOs, founders, and high-performers need stillness more than they realise. From training with Russian special forces to teaching chair yoga to Dub...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 20 min
The CEO of British Gas just got a £245K pay rise—and your energy bill went up. But here’s the real question: are we blaming the wrong people? In this fiery breakdown, we cut through the outrage and explain what’s really driving prices, why CEO pay isn’t as outrageous as it seems, and the actual solutions that could make energy fairer for everyone. This isn’t about defending billionaires—it’s about understanding how the system works so we can fix it without breaking it further. Be angry. But be a...
Apr 22, 2025•8 min
“If you don’t like who you see in the mirror—change it.” What does it take to completely reinvent your life at 40? Andy and Jacqueline Elliott, founders of the Elliott Group, open up about their rock-bottom moment, the brutally honest relationship that saved them, and how they built one of the fastest-growing training empires in the world. This is not just about sales. It’s about becoming the version of yourself you’re most proud of—at home, in business, and in life. From turning pain into power...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
"Marketing is a skill, not a button to click." In this episode, Matt interviews Ben Heath, a performance marketing expert, discussing the common pitfalls small businesses face in marketing, the importance of understanding performance marketing, and the role of personal branding in business growth. They explore strategies for effective advertising, the balance between short-term and long-term marketing goals, and the significance of content in driving customer acquisition. Ben shares insights on ...
Apr 16, 2025•35 min
He survived three tours in Afghanistan, faced death daily in the Special Forces, and still calls violence a tool—and fear a friend. In this raw and explosive episode, Ant Middleton reveals the truth about war, masculinity, mental health, and the cost of living life on the edge. From climbing K2 and enduring brutal military selection, to serving time in prison and becoming a celebrity entrepreneur, this is not just a story of resilience—it's a masterclass in leadership, purpose, and facing the da...
Apr 13, 2025•2 hr 2 min
