We’re back with another Q&A podcast for episode #174 of Kickoff Sessions. We're recording a solo session after hitting 50,000 subscribers on YouTube. In this episode, I break down how to balance a social life, growing a business, and pursuing your fitness ambitions side by side. I discuss practical steps to get started, advice for avoiding alcohol when dating and how to plan in decades. Lastly I go deep on how you can create unique content, staying persistent, avoiding toxic online behaviour...
Sep 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 174
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs On episode #173 of Kickoff Sessions we sat down with Daniel Priestley , global speaker, author of bestsellers like "Key Person of Influence," and the force behind Dent, transforming businesses through personal branding and technology. In this episode, we explore Daniel's perspective on proximity bias and how it often leads us to undervalue our own experiences. He explains the significance of having a mentor or coach in shaping our pers...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 173
On episode #172 of Kickoff Sessions we sit down with Chris Mirabile , Founder & CEO of NOVOS, a cutting-edge consumer longevity biotech company. In this episode, Chris opens up about his battle with cancer, the challenges of startup growth, and the associated mental health hurdles. He delves into the significance of utilising precise biomarkers for anti-aging, imparts his dietary expertise, and provides valuable biohacking guidance. Furthermore, we explore strategies for enhancing both skin ...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 172
On episode #171 of Kickoff Sessions we sit down with Tim Stoddart , entrepreneur, investor, CEO and addiction recovery advocate. He started his digital entrepreneurship career with a blog he created in 2010. With that blog, he learned the basics of SEO and digital marketing and has never looked back since. Tim opens up about his experience of overcoming addiction and how it served as a catalyst for his entrepreneurial path. We learn how he channelled these experiences into his entrepreneurial jo...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 171
On episode #170 of Kickoff Sessions we sit down with Alex Heiden , founder of Closify and Trackify, to dive deep into the world of software, no code SaaS and online business. Known as "The No Code SaaS" Guy, Alex's impressive journey includes selling two no code SaaS companies before the age of 22. Alex shares how he used his finance experience to acquire, expand, and divest software companies swiftly. We dive into practical experiences, from working with top-tier developers to using drag-and-dr...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 170
On episode #169 I sat down with Emmy Award winner Chris Do , the visionary responsible for The Futur and Blind. Over the course of 20+ years, Chris has redefined design, entrepreneurship, and personal branding while working for industry leaders like Microsoft, Sony, Nike, and Starbucks. In this podcast, we explore Chris's journey from Blind to The Futur. We delve into his design work and get insights on personal branding, creativity, and the art of entrepreneurship. Chris also shares his perspec...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 169
On episode #168 of Kickoff Sessions, I sat down with Rich Webster , a designer, agency-owner, and entrepreneur. Rich built a $500,000 solo-business while working 15 hours a week and now teaches people how to do the same through his newsletter Work Less Wednesday and his online program How To Work Less . Rich breaks down how to increase your income while reducing work hours through efficient techniques like setting client boundaries and batching emails. We explore the process behind scaling a des...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 168
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs On episode #167 of Kickoff Sessions, I sat down with Neil Patel , co-founder of NP Digital, Kissmetrics, Crazy Egg and more. He's recognised as one of the Top 10 Online Marketers by Forbes and is a New York Times Bestselling Author. We break down how entrepreneurs can harness AI for social media branding, SEO strategies, social media marketing, and content marketing for brand awareness and sales. We share our insights on how AI can be ...
Aug 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 167
On episode #166 of Kickoff Sessions, I sat down with Christian Krause for our second podcast in Bali. Christian has transitioned from a career in sales, where he closed over $3M in ARR at Salesforce to building his sales coaching business. Christian coaches BDRs, SDRs and AEs in prospecting and social selling and built an enormous community of followers through LinkedIn. We break down how to build leverage, career capital and create a business around content. We delve into writing sales content,...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 166
We’re back with another Q&A podcast for episode #165 of Kickoff Sessions. This time I’m joined in the studio with a special guest answering all of your questions. I’m going deep into some of my biggest changes, childhood, and the early days of Kickoff Sessions. I break down how to start and grow a podcast, the art of choosing your influences, and leveraging a podcast as an asset. To build a business, brand, and identity around you. We get into details on starting your first business, making ...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 165
On episode #164 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with Ross Harkness as we explore the path to self-mastery. Ross, a peak performance and personal branding master, helps 250K+ people chase their potential through mastery and peak performance. As the Founder of BrandBldr he assists 6, 7, & 8-figure entrepreneurs in establishing authority and monetising their personal brands. In this podcast we dissect the three components of self-mastery - the mastery of our mind, our actions, and our environme...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 164
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs On episode #163 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with George Armstrong to go deep into mastering your mind, body and business. George is an online coach and CEO of Physique Academy. George lives and breathes fitness, surrounded by weightlifting, judo and bodybuilding growing up. Over the years, George built the brand of Physique Academy as he wanted to connect to the masses and make a global impact. Our podcast goes behind the curtain i...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 163
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs Discover the reality of scaling a business without sacrificing quality in episode #162 of Kickoff Sessions with Matt Shields . Matt goes deep into continuously selling and recruiting the best talent. This episode is packed with actionable advice, including delegating tasks, selecting the right business partner, and the crucial role of a strong team in getting to $100K/month and beyond. This session doesn’t stop at the mechanics of buil...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 162
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs On episode #161 I sit down with Davie Fogarty , founder of The Oodie , One of the world’s fastest growing e-commerce brands. Davie went from $500 to $500 million in revenue in only five years. He’s started and failed multiple businesses, including a Vietnamese roll shop, before scaling Oodie into a giant today. Davie goes deep into how to actually grow a business, shedding light on his lowest moments and how important it was for him to...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 161
In episode #160 of Kickoff Sessions, we go deep into Brook Hiddink ’s journey from a top corporate law firm in Canada to high ticket dropshipping. Despite facing significant student debt, Brook shares steps for financial security and offers insights into the e-commerce industry’s model of high ticket dropshipping. Brook went from $0 to $5,250,000 in 15 months dropshipping, which is wild. You’ll learn directly from Brook as he reveals his experiences in high-ticket dropshipping and scaling an e-c...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 160
Welcome to episode #159 of Kickoff Sessions with Dr. Gary McGowan , founder of the Triage Method. Want to unlock the path to a thriving business that goes beyond simple follower count? Get ready to delve into a journey of content that spans over seven years, blending the personal and the professional brand. Today, Gary shares his experience building a fitness brand that places coaching and information sharing at the forefront. Managing numerous projects and maintaining productivity can be a chal...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 159
In episode #158 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with Ebrahim Turner for another Bali pod. Ebrahim is an entrepreneur, founder, and podcast host . This episode dives into Ebrahim’s journey to build his agency over seven years, the pain, challenges and opportunities that have come from it. Ebrahim is no stranger to the challenges of building a business. He initially started his agency with a deep-seated fear and a desire to break free from the traditional path. He shares lessons for other founders...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 158
On episode #157, I sit down with Richard Cooper , entrepreneur, private equity investor, YouTuber, high performance coach & author of The Unplugged Alpha . Richard Cooper is known for cutting through the BS and delivering the cold hard truth on many topics. Including financial services and intersexual dynamics between men and women. In our society today, we see a weakening of the Western male, made clear in media, Hollywood, and even ingrained in our school systems. Throughout this episode, ...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 157
Welcome to episode 156 of Kickoff Sessions! In this session, I sit down with Tibo Louis-Lucas , an entrepreneur who achieved a multimillion-dollar exit in less than two years. Tibo is the founder of Tweet Hunter and Taplio . In this session, we go deep into his product development strategy, creating and validating a new product weekly. We break down Tweet Hunter and Taplio, two products that blew up in recent years. Learn about Tibo’s experimentation with AI-generated tweets and the implications...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 156
Welcome to another episode of Kickoff Sessions. In Episode 155, I have the pleasure of sitting down with James Higgins , the founder of Ethical Bedding . We dive into the details of living a more fulfilling life and carving out your own path. In this discussion, we explore the importance of discipline and consistency every single day. James shares his journey of transitioning from a secure career to pursue a different lifestyle. We go deep into a variety of topics, such as health and nutrition t...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 155
Welcome to episode #154 of Kickoff Sessions for a little Q&A session. This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of transitioning from a 9-5 to going all in on Voics and Kickoff Sessions. Discover the importance of building leverage, and learn how I slowly built my agency for $0. I also discuss the pressures that come with leaving a full-time job and taking the leap. I reveal my experiences working in finance, and how I built leverage. Find out why I chose to podcast during lockdown and how ...
Jun 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 154
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs Welcome to episode #153 of Kickoff Sessions podcast, where we sit down for a Bali pod with Jack Hopkins , the CEO of Testosterone . Join us as we delve into the details of achieving greatness through a strong mindset, physical prowess, and a positive attitude. In this episode, Jack opens up about his personal journey and the profound impact of fitness on mental health. Learn how being genuine can help build a powerful network and lead ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 153
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs Welcome to episode #152 of Kickoff Sessions podcast with seasoned entrepreneur and copywriter Dylan Madden . Our session breaks down Dylan’s decision to move to Paraguay and the motivations behind it. Dylan shares his story and sheds light on making conscious choices for income and health management. Learn how to avoid pitfalls and maintain balance. Dylan provides valuable advice on becoming relentless and taking responsibility for you...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 152
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs In episode #151 of Kickoff Sessions, I speak with Stirling Cooper , a retired adult film star turned seven figure entrepreneur. From rural Western Australia to the adult entertainment industry, Stirling’s journey is wild. Now, he helps men with their sex lives and embraces a masculine lifestyle. Stirling shares his journey and explores topics like influence, bridging entertainment with education, networking, taking control of your life...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 151
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs In the last episode of our Dubai series, I sit down with Justin Waller , CEO and founder of a leading metal building company. In his early twenties, Justin started his steel company from scratch with no financial support or commercial projects. He began by constructing modest backyard sheds with just a pickup truck. By the age of 28, Justin had transformed his idea into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Specialising in the constructio...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 150
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs In the second episode of our Dubai series, I speak with Adam Power , founder of PWRD Media. Adam helps businesses maximise their online marketing potential and profitability with cost-efficient strategies. During our conversation, Adam discusses his journey from 0 to building a multimillion dollar brand. He discussed the challenges of starting PWRD Media, his early influences and creating a vision board for the future. Adam also shares...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 149
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZs In the first episode of the Dubai series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sadia Khan , a relationship coach therapist who is professionally trained in helping people build better relationships. She helps individuals and couples to improve their communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills to help them reconnect. During our conversation, Sadia shared her insights on the brutal truth about modern relationships, including l...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 148
In this episode of Kickoff Sessions, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ned Phillips once again, founder and CEO of Bambu, a fintech startup that provides digital wealth management solutions. Ned has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, and he shared with us his insights and experiences as an entrepreneur and investor. During our conversation, Ned talked about his journey from being one of the first online brokers to founding Bambu in 2016. He discussed the challenges of buildi...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 147
Welcome to another episode of Kickoff Sessions with Michael Campion , professional footballer, corporate trainer, and founder. Michael is currently the Brand Principal at Four Fox Saké, a luxurious Japanese sake brand, and a Partner and Head of Training at Quinlan & Associates, where he delivers engaging talks and soft skills workshops for some of the world’s largest banks, asset managers and leading universities. In this episode, Michael shares his experiences with Four Fox Saké, sharing ho...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 146
In this episode of Kickoff Sessions, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Foster , the founder of the iconic sports brand Reebok. Joe joins us to discuss his recently released book, “Shoemaker: The Untold Story of the British Family Firm that Became a Global Brand”. During the interview, Joe takes us back to his childhood and shares the story of how his family’s shoemaking business in Lancashire, England inspired him to pursue a career in footwear. He talks about the challenges of scaling a b...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 145
