Doug connects with Shawn Maloney, a retirement planning expert to explore retirement planning and goal setting. Their conversation explores the psychology of retirement, the importance of planning beyond just finances and how to truly retire happy. Shawn also shares his innovative "retire happy framework" and discusses the crucial balance between enjoying retirement and ensuring financial security. KEY TAKEAWAYS The retirement journey isn't just about money, it's crucial to understand what will ...
Jan 15, 2025•40 min•Ep. 40
Doug speaks with Nick Schwarzrock, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and £2.4 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions under his belt. From personal transformation through weight loss to building billion-dollar businesses, Nick shares his ideas around goal setting, innovation, and the importance of core values in business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Innovation and failure are intrinsically linked to success, if you're not failing, you're not innovating eno...
Jan 08, 2025•47 min•Ep. 39
Join Doug as he talks with Maddy Alexander-Grout, an entrepreneur who transformed her life from £80,000 in debt to running successful businesses. Maddy shares her journey from running a local discount card business to becoming a visibility strategist and ADHD champion. As she talks about goal setting, manifestation, and authentic social media presence she gives her valuable knowledge and experience, advising entrepreneurs, especially those with neurodivergent minds, on how to set achievable goal...
Jan 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 38
This episode is a special Christmas message from Doug for his listeners all the way from Tunisia. Doug wants to take this opportunity to thank his listeners, his fellow goal setters, for all of your support this year and talks about past, present and future goals. Doug also reflects on the best from his podcast guests this year, sharing practical steps and tips for your goal setting in 2025. KEY TAKEAWAYS Doug stepped out of his comfort zone this year and embraced a nomadic lifestyle. This year ...
Dec 25, 2024•10 min•Ep. 37
Doug speaks to business coach Debby Canarini, who shares how to overcome procrastination and build self-esteem. With 25 years of coaching experience, Debby opens up about her journey from a shy, dyslexic girl to a successful entrepreneur. She gives proven techniques for facing fears, breaking through perfectionism, and achieving goals. Both Doug and Debby also commit to holding each other accountable for creating online courses, demonstrating that goals truly do come true when you take action! K...
Dec 18, 2024•45 min•Ep. 36
Join Doug as he interviews Darcy Juarez, the behind-the-scenes force of major marketing campaigns and co-author of Dan Kennedy's latest book. With over 20 years of experience, Darcy breaks down complex marketing concepts into digestible, actionable steps. She reveals the secrets of effective direct marketing, sharing insights on automation, customer psychology, and building sustainable marketing systems. KEY TAKEAWAYS Darcy emphasises that marketing success relies on understanding three fundamen...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 35
Doug is joined by Jordan Modiano, a business owner, race car driver, leadership trainer, and motivational speaker who proudly calls himself an "Autism Super Dad." Jordan shares his thoughts on everything from goal setting and leadership to how his daughter's autism has shaped his approach to life and business. Jordan's stories and lessons will inspire you to rethink your approach to goals, leadership, and personal growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Share your goals with people who matter and provide detailed...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 34
Doug is joined by Dan Bradbury, an entrepreneur, business investor and mentor. Dan shares his journey through early business failures, a life threatening accident that changed his perspective on financial security, and his evolution into buying, scaling, and selling companies. His approach to goal setting, learning, and business growth, combined with his passion for mastermind groups and relationship building, provides great insight into achieving success whilst remaining authentic KEY TAKEAWAYS...
Nov 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 33
Doug interviews Ang Allan-Burns a fellow podcaster, Amazon #1 bestselling author of "Do I Really Hate Men?" and expert life coach. Ang shares her thoughts on goal setting, relationship dynamics, and personal growth after divorce. From discussing the importance of shared values in relationships to revealing how redundancy became a blessing in disguise, Ang offers valuable thoughts for anyone else navigating life transitions. Ang's practical approach to goal setting, combined with her personal exp...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min•Ep. 32
Doug talks with David Roberts, a seasoned business leader with 30 years of experience who transforms struggling businesses and helps entrepreneurs reconnect with their purpose. David shares the power of the 12-week year, the psychology of business leadership, and how to overcome feeling stuck. His approach which combines practical business strategy with mindset work, is a framework for business success. Whether you're running a seven-figure business or planning your exit strategy, David's advice...
Nov 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 31
Doug interviews Gretchen Lennon, founder of Lennon Legal, a boutique law firm specialising in startups and early-stage companies in everything from funding rounds and employee share options, to commercial contracts and data protection and plenty in between. What starts as a discussion about legal entrepreneurship transforms into a fascinating exploration of work-life balance, goal setting, and the courage to take calculated risks. From trading corporate law life in London for skiing in Verbier t...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min•Ep. 30
Doug interviews Summer Kang, a self-improvement podcaster who hosts the globally successful podcast "Inner Wealth." Despite her age, Summer shares profound insights gained from studying self development since age 11. From the power of gratitude to understanding life's mystical flow, she delivers five transformative lessons that challenge conventional thinking about success and personal growth. Summer offers a fresh perspective and deep understanding of universal principles, join her and Doug in ...
Oct 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 29
Doug is joined by Liam Barry, a client journey and automation specialist. Liam has spent 15 years mastering the art of automotive simulation as a process specialist and he talks to Doug about how he has transformed complex tasks into streamlined operations that boosted speed, efficiency, and consistency. He also shares how he has taken that same innovative approach, and applied it to the business world, helping companies drive more leads, increase sales conversions, and ultimately, enhance their...
Oct 23, 2024•40 min•Ep. 28
Doug is joined by Lewis Crompton, a 35-year-old trading expert striving to help a million families achieve financial freedom. Lewis is on a mission to help 1 million families live with less stress and more fun through financial education and empowerment. He became financially free by trading financial markets, starting over 10 years ago, taught by Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and then headhunted to teach for them. Lewis is a leading voice in the industry, championing safe, systematic and...
Oct 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 27
Doug speaks with Karen Grosz, also known as the "Monday Videos Lady" for her enthusiastic weekly motivational videos. Karen shares her journey from being shy to becoming a successful team building expert and author. She also discusses the importance of goal setting, authenticity, and embracing life's opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting and sharing goals is crucial for success. Tell individuals and groups about your goals to find support and accountability. Authenticity is key to personal and pr...
Oct 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 26
Doug is joined by Andrew Dewar, an accountant turned energy healer and life coach. Andrew talks to Doug about his transformative journey and introduces his "Five Year You" program which is designed to help people become their best selves over a five-year period. Andrew offers a fresh perspective on goal setting, personal growth, and living an authentic life in this episode, by sharing what he has learnt is effective, including giving yourself permission to change. KEY TAKEAWAYS The "Five Year Yo...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 25
Doug talks to Christian Purcell, the cofounder of DropPoint. Discover how this innovative platform connects donors with charities, revolutionising the way we give. From remote work adventures to creating a self-sustaining charity platform, Christian is an innovator and philanthropist who is championing sustainability and community empowerment. KEY TAKEAWAYS DropPoint is a directory of charities seeking item donations, functioning like a "reverse eBay" for giving away things. The platform uses e-...
Sep 18, 2024•43 min•Ep. 24
Doug is joined by global speaker, author of Forensic Leadership: The Traces We Leave Behind, leadership coach, mentor and former elite British Army Commando Lieutenant Colonel Paul Kinkaid. Paul shares his journey from military service to developing the concept of "Forensic Leadership." Discover how Paul's unique experiences shaped his approach to leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul's concept of "Forensic Leadership" is based on the principle that every interaction ...
Sep 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 23
Doug Bennett interviews, Sam Rathling, Global Expert on all things LinkedIn and Social Selling. Author of 'Linked Inbound' & 'Linked Outbound'. She has consulted for some of the biggest brands in the world and helped her clients generate over £168m. From goal-storming to Olympic dreams, Sam shares her incredible journey of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and battling cancer. Discover how setting intentions can manifest success, learn the secrets of LinkedIn mastery, and be inspired by Sam's re...
Sep 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 22
Doug is joined by Lisa Catto, the "Queen of Automation" as she shares her entrepreneurial journey that has got her to where she is today. Doug and Lisa talk in depth about business automation, goal setting, and personal growth sharing their ideas and insights on creating a life of choice, not necessity and the strategies you need to implement to create the life you want. KEY TAKEAWAYS Automation can save businesses significant time and money by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in proce...
Aug 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 21
Emma Tessler is the Founder and CEO of Ninety Five Media; a digital marketing agency that builds results-driven marketing strategies for scaling brands. Emma shares her journey from interior designer to social media marketing and talks about goal setting, remote work, and building a successful business. From overcoming fears to leveraging social media for brand growth, Emma shares her experience and knowledge to help others create and build a successful business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goal setting is cr...
Aug 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 20
Doug is joined by Lee Russel, the founder of Minimal Viable Launch, a company that helps fast moving entrepreneurs to build, launch and scale their next big idea. Lee is also the best selling author of 'The Minimal Viable Launch, a guide to creating software that sells itself'. Doug and Lee have a conversation about goal setting, business growth, and the art of launching successful software products. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle can lead to unexpected opportunities and per...
Aug 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 19
Doug speaks to director, coach and mentor Dave Callan in this episode. Dave talks through his journey of sports and business and shares his knowledge on goal setting, personal growth, and the power of coaching. Dave and Doug also discuss the influence of self belief on personal development and the importance of mentorship and coaching to reach your full potential. KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting ambitious goals and following your passion can lead to unexpected opportunities and remarkable career growth. S...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 18
Doug is joined by Olympic boxing medallist and Ogogo Fitness founder, Anthony Ogogo. From overcoming incredible odds to winning an Olympic medal to launching a revolutionary fitness app, Anthony's journey is nothing short of inspirational! In this episode, as well as talking through his personal journey he gives great insight on goal setting and how to achieve optimal physical and mental health. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anthony's Olympic journey was challegning, including severe injuries and his mother's l...
Jul 31, 2024•51 min•Ep. 17
Join Doug as he interviews Georgia Kirke, founder of Clio Books. They talk about the revolutionary world of AI-powered book writing, discussing how Clio is changing the game for aspiring authors. Georgia shares her expertise on the importance of books for building authority and thought leadership, while Doug reflects on his own authorship journey. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs looking to share their knowledge and boost their personal brand through writing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Clio Bo...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 16
Doug is joined by Dr. Doreen Rivers, known as River, to talk about her groundbreaking AI-powered platform, Savantz.ai . Discover how River's innovative solution is revolutionising online education and content creation, making learning more engaging and effective. From repurposing books to transforming corporate training, River shares insights that could change the game for entrepreneurs, educators, and businesses alike. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about the future of learning and cont...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Doug Bennett interviews Dr. Rana Al-Falaki, a health and performance expert who shares her revolutionary approach to goal-setting. Prepare to be inspired as Rana unveils her FIRE technique, challenging the traditional SMART goals method. From visualising million-pound houses to achieving remarkable success, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will transform your approach to personal and professional goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS The FIRE technique (Feeling, Integrity, Relevance, Engaging...
Jul 03, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode, Doug explores the world of cryptocurrency with Dr. Daniel Daniel, a former dentist turned crypto educator. From demystifying blockchain technology to revealing the potential of bull run investing, Daniel shares his journey and insights into this revolutionary financial landscape. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that challenges traditional notions of finance and explores the possibilities of decentralized currencies. Whether you're a crypto sceptic or enthusiast, this epi...
Jun 26, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Doug Bennett interviews integrative healing practitioner Sandie Gascon. Sandie shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic illness through natural healing methods. She emphasizes the importance of reducing toxins, eating real food, and supporting the body's systems for optimal health, energy and productivity. Sandie also discusses her ambitious goals, including giving a TEDx talk, and provides valuable tips for setting achievable goals KEY TAKEAWAYS Reducing toxins in your environment, fo...
Jun 19, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Doug Bennett interviews Toby Burns, the founder of The Silent Disco Company. Toby shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the secrets behind his thriving 10-year-old business and the importance of setting goals. From managing cash flow to building a strong team, Toby offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasising the power of innovation, customer service, and celebrating life's special moments. KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting an end goal for your business is crucial, even if you ...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 11
