In this weeks episode, I welcome Ben Kaplan, Founder and CEO of PR Hacker . Ben self-funded university through scholarships, built a $14 million business in just 13 months. He is the Founder and CEO of PR Hacker a top 100 PR company in the US and the fastest growing viral company in the world. In episode #209 we chat about: Viral Velocity How to think or fail at record speed Calendar marketing How to sell Let's StartUp!...
Feb 19, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Welcome to episode 208, today I want to talk about embracing change and trying something new. If you're not moving forward then you're going backwards. If I hadn't listened to a podcast then I would never have developed a love of running and a love of yoga. Put yourself out of your comfort zone. What's the worse that can happen?
Feb 15, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 208
In this weeks episode, I welcome Louise Croft, Digital Nomad Serial Entrepreneur . For over four years now she's lived in America, Asia, South America, and now Georgia. She travels the world with her husband meeting up with other digital nomads and working along the way. How is she able to do this? In episode #207 we chat about: Travelling all around the world, living in different cities and running her business from a laptop. Helping over 103,000 students across the world, improve their lives a...
Feb 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Welcome to episode 206. Today, I am going to talk you through my morning and afternoon/evening routine. What makes people successful? What will move me forward? Improve my business? Journaling I would love to know what you do - that really gives you an edge, that sets you up, improves you. During the podcast I mention a previous episode: #072: Success Habits, Rituals & Routines...
Feb 08, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 206
In this weeks episode, I welcome Sara Trechman, co-founder of Well & Truly . Sara is co-founder of Well & Truly with her sister in law Maria. After finding a gap in the market for better tasting healthier snacks which has led them to be a trailblazer in the naughtyish snack category. In episode #205 we chat about: Remote working Relationship building Female founders Launching your first ever brand campaign Let's StartUp!...
Feb 05, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Welcome to episode 204, #AskAlexAnything. On the first Saturday of every month I want to answer any of your questions. It can be on absolutely everything - entrepreneurship, business, personal stuff, health and fitness stuff, podcasting. Last month I received the following question: "I finished university in July with a Marketing degree. I've been on the job hunt since graduation, and as of yet had no luck, because of the many rejections I've been getting, I'm getting a really bad taste of impos...
Feb 01, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 204
In this weeks episode, I welcome Gal Ringel, co-founder and CEO of Mine. Gal is a former member of the elite Israeli Intelligence Core, Forbes 30 under 30 member, startup adviser, start up investment manager and now co-founder of Mine a new tech business that raised $3 million seed fund. In episode #203 we chat about: The launch of Mine in the UK, giving consumers the right to be forgotten. It is the first company in the world that allows people to find and demand the removal of their personal d...
Jan 29, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Welcome to episode 202, in this episode I am reflecting back on January 2020. My advice is to slow down. Are you close to achieving one of those goals you set out to do? We have had our highest number of listeners this month. We launched a new podcast this month with Nourish3d . What is your theme for 2020? Thank you to everyone for their reviews. Don't think small, think big!...
Jan 25, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 202
In this weeks episode, I welcome Fran Boorman , founder of Goal 17 Voted the UK's top Female Business Influencer of 2019 by Global Woman. Fran is an awarding winning entrepreneur, having built a multi million pound business around her 2 young children, which became the fastest growing in its sector. Fran has gone on to support over 1000 individuals start their own businesses and become a key spokesperson for social enterprise, women in enterprise, mentoring and sports business in the UK. In epis...
Jan 22, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Welcome to episode 200! Today, I am going to reflect back on the last 200 episodes. A bit of a landmark - 3 years ago this month, I recorded the original episodes. I am going to reflect back on the highlights of the last 3 years. Podcasting has completely changed my life, my lifestyle for the better. I would like to take you through a journey of the last 200 episodes. The only regret I have from this podcast is that I didn't do it sooner. What is holding you back?...
Jan 18, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 200
In this weeks episode, I welcome Sabrina Stocker, CEO of My Tennis Events . Best known for appearing on The Apprentice, she is also a successful entrepreneur. Having launched My Tennis Events in 2016 with zero capital. It has become so successful she now runs over 400 tournaments a year and has built a team which enables her to spend just 15 minutes each day on the business! In episode #199 we chat about: The benefits that come with public speaking The pros and cons of being on a show like The A...
Jan 15, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 199
In this episode I talk about the podcast predictions for 2020. Will Spotify increase its market share? Will podcast episodes will become shorter? What will be the new players in the industry? Are you going to make a podcast yourself this year?
Jan 11, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 198
In this weeks episode, I welcome Oliver Bennett, World Rallycross Driver and Founder of XITE Energy Drink. XITE Energy hit the market at the beginning of 2019, selling out of Holland & Barrett nationwide in just its first 2 weeks but creating a sugar free blend was just the start. In episode #197 we chat about: Taking on the big boys. How he launched the business straight out of university with his partner Megan Jones. How he is building the brand in parallel with his World Rallycross career...
Jan 08, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 197
First off I am starting with some gratitude. If you want to have success this year, listen to episode #192 the Roadmap for Success in 2020. If you would like a hard copy of the Roadmap for Success in 2020, email me: alex@screwitjustdoit.org I am starting the 75HARD again in January 2020. Last year it totally changed my mindset. There is a big announcement at the end of this episode. What is your theme this year? "It is never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot...
Jan 04, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 196
In this weeks episode, I welcome Katrina Larkin, Co-Founder of Fora. The premium workspace. Fora is at the forefront of the workspace revolution. Positioning itself as the premium player. They have 8 sites across London. In episode #195 we chat about: The use of innovative technology The importance of customer experience The unique challenges of an ageing workforce Let's StartUp!
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 195
On this episode, I want to thank you for listening to Screw it, Just Do it. Are you working on your business over the holidays? I would recommend you listen to episode #192. This last year has been my most successful in many areas of my life and I would like to give you some of the tools that gave me that success. Contact me if you would like a hard copy of the Roadmap for Success in 2020: alex@screwitjustdoit.org Doing 75 hard, gave me the tools and the mental toughness to push through - listen...
Dec 28, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In this weeks episode, I have compiled a Top Ten Countdown of the most listened to Screw it, Just Do it podcasts of 2019. A few weeks ago, I put a selection (in no particular order) of the most listened to podcasts on social media. It has been really interesting; the top 2 podcasts are only separated by a few downloads, and episodes 11 - 20 are only separated by 38 downloads! Let's StartUp!
Dec 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 193
On this episode, I am going to help you Create a Roadmap for Success in 2020. The Roadmap is divided into 10 sections and is something you should work on, everyday from now until the new year. Section 1: Reflection Time — “A look back at 2019” Section 2: A look forward to 2020 — Framing-Up Your BEST Year Yet! Section 3: Your theme for 2020! Section 4: Life! Section 5: Getting personal - additional “Go-Deep” Life Questions for 2020 Section 6: Business / Financial / Money Section 7: Marketing Sect...
Dec 21, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In this weeks episode, I welcome Danny Gray, founder of War Paint For Men. The UK's leading men's makeup brand. Since launching War Paint just a year ago, Danny's mission has been to eliminate the stigma surrounding men wearing make up and to help men feel more comfortable and confident in their appearance. In episode #191 we chat about: What happened after he received offers from all 5 Dragons on Dragons' Den Personal branding How you deal with press both good and bad How you go about trademark...
Dec 18, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 191
On this episode, I am going to help you create some content. First create some titles, using tools to help e.g. google keywords Look at what people are actively searching for. Create 3 - 5 content ideas. Then answer these questions: Is it valuable? Is it actionable? Does it read well? Does it engage with people? Will it be relevant in the future?
Dec 14, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 190
In this weeks episode I bring you the stories of 5 start up businesses all about to pitch for potential investment in Amsterdam in front of 250 plus Dutch investors. This was global startup generator Antler's Demo Day in November. Founded in Singapore in 2017, Antler is a global startup generator and early-stage VC thats building the next wave of tech. With a mission to turn expectional individuals into great founders, Antler aims to create 1000s of companies globally. They select the worlds mos...
Dec 11, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 189
This week is my 2nd week of homework for you, if you are looking to build your own pillar content in 2020. That could be your own podcast, your own vblog, your own blog - entirely up to you. Something I suggest everyone has is a pillar content. 1) What is the story of your perfect listener? 2) How old are they? 3) Where do they live? 4) What stage of life are they in? 5) What are the struggling with? 6) What solutions can you present to those problems?...
Dec 07, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 188
In this weeks episode I welcome Peter Holten Mühlmann founder of Trustpilot , one of the worlds leading review platforms which has over 65 million reviews on its site as it looks to bring people and business together to make things better. Peter launched Trustpilot in 2007 after getting kicked out of business school in Denmark. Has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. Now employs over 700 staff from 7 global offices. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Peter at this years ...
Dec 04, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Building your podcast, your vlog, your blog whatever your pillar content strategy is going to be. I am hoping this will set you up not only for 2020 but maybe it will help you finish the year strong as well. These are exercises that I will be getting my students to do on my first podcast course. So I thought it would be really useful to share some of them with you. 1) What's your story? 2) List out all the things that you love - everything. 3) Write down all the subjects you have knowledge of. 4...
Nov 30, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Nov 27, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Nov 23, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Nov 20, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Nov 16, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Nov 13, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 181
So there’s 50 days left to go in 2019. What have you still got on your To Do list for 2019 that you could accomplish in the next 50 days and put yourself ahead of your competition for 2020. So many people I speak to are consigned to doing what’s left on their 2019 To Do list in 2020. What could you still do in the next 50 days that would move you and your business forward? Pick one thing and go hard in trying to accomplish it this year. Then take a well earned break with your family & friend...
Nov 09, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 180
