Welcome to Episode #299, with Brendan Kane, most recently known for generating one million followers in over 100 counties in less than 30 days. He went on to publish the best-selling book One Million Followers, which breaks down how he was able to achieve such a feat. During this episode, Do These Things For Social Media Mastery, we will be talking about: Understanding who your audience/customers are is the first thing we should do if selling our product/services There are different avenues to m...
Dec 26, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Welcome to Episode #298, with Piers Linney, Dragon Den's Investor and Founder of moblox, a next generation small business service provider and marketplace. In 2019, Piers created a course called #Startup with Piers Linney, with over 76 lessons and 9.5+ hours of content to provide step-by-step and practical advice to anyone starting or growing a new business. During this episode, Piers and I will be talking about Start Up & Scale Up: Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Business. It gets...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Welcome to Saturday Episode #297 with Alex Stephany, the Founder and CEO of Beam. Beam is the world’s first online platform that uses crowdfunding to support homeless people into work. Partnered with over 40 charities and the Mayor of London, Beam and its fast-growing community has had unprecedented success supporting the most disadvantaged people in society into work. Using Beam, homeless people have overcome challenges and traumas including mental health, addiction, FGM, self-harm and human sl...
Dec 19, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Welcome to Episode #296: Ten P's to Building a Successful Business with Lord Bilimoria, the founder of Cobra Beer and currently operates as the company's chairman. In addition to his business activity, Bilimoria is a politically active crossbench member of the House of Lords, currently serves as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham and is President of the Confederation of British Industry. During this episode, Ten P's to Building a Successful Business, we will be talking about: - Creating ...
Dec 16, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #295. In this week's episode, I want to talk about my Roadmap to 2021 - Part 2. I'll be sharing to you my outline that helps me plan for the year ahead. It consists of key questions that would help you firm up your goals and get ready for better and successful 2021! Learn more about this podcast: - If you want to get a copy of my Roadmap to 2021, please email alex@screwitjustdoit.org
Dec 12, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Welcome to Episode #294, with Anthony Fletcher, Investment Committee Member at Good Food Fund and ex-CEO of graze. The Good Food Fund is a new venture fund and accelerator backing healthier food and drink brands tackling childhood obesity. The prototype fund provides business support and finance to founders committed to democratising access to healthier food products and environments for families on lower incomes. During this episode, The Importance of Bootstrapping, we will be talking about: - ...
Dec 09, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #293. In this week's episode, I want to talk about my Roadmap to 2021. I'll be sharing to you my outline that helps me plan for the year ahead. It consists of key questions that would help you firm up your goals and get ready for better and successful 2021! This is Part 1 and stay tuned for a Part 2 next Saturday. Learn more about this podcast: - If you want to get a copy of my Roadmap to 2021, please email alex@screwitjustdoit.org -Some book recommendations: T...
Dec 05, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Welcome to Episode #292, with Rowena Bird, one of the six people who founded LUSH. During this episode, Leaving a Legacy, we will be talking about: Listening to the needs of your customer and creating a product/business that can solve this is the foundation of a successful business. Never rush into making something huge. Take time to plan it step by step. Keep looking forward but don't forget to look back to for some lessons learned and reflection. Start small. Get feedback from your customers. ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #291. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Countdown to #300. After 3 years and 7 months, Screw It, Just Do It will reach another milestone, the 300th episode and I am so excited about it. Coincidentally, episode #300 will end the year 2020 with a bang. I'll be talking about popular episodes this year and I can't wait to hear your favorite episodes too. And as we approach the end of the year, it's important to take a pause and reflect on our struggles a...
Nov 28, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Welcome to Episode #290, with Angelina Riccio, co-Founder of Purearth, the fast-growing nutrition-based drinks business, with a loyal customer base, creating trends in the dynamic health and wellness market. It all started back in 2012 with a whole lot of organic fruit and veg from the farmers markets, a home juicer and a passion for helping others feel their best through the power of plants and nutrition. It's been a labour of love that started in our homes spending early mornings and late even...
Nov 25, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #289. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Imposter Syndrome: How I Combat my Inner Chimp. Doubting ourselves is a common thing, everybody falls into it and even the most successful person experience this from time to time. Don't feel bad for doubting yourself as you are not alone and there is a way to overcome this with positivity. Positive thoughts, positive actions and surrounding yourself without positive people. Learn more about this podcast: Join ...
Nov 21, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Welcome to Episode #288, with Louis Barnett, a highly regarded speaker and consultant for over fifteen years. He has spoken for world-leading corporate organisations, consulted for top 100 companies and worked with governments across the globe. His journey as an entrepreneur started at the age of twelve when he founded his first company Chokolit. By thirteen, Louis had become the youngest supplier to Waitrose, and within the next two years became Sainsbury’s and Selfridges’ youngest supplier. Ov...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #287. In this week's episode, Covid Negative was a Warning Sign, I want to talk about having less than 50 days before the end of 2020 and what you can do about it. It's better to focus on one goal and give all your energy 100% in achieving it. Be kind to yourself, congratulate and pat yourself at the back, that despite the year being a difficult one, you did your best with all the changes that is happening around us. The coming weeks is a good way to recover, l...
Nov 14, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Welcome to Episode #286, with Christian Dörffer, co-Founder and CEO of Sweet Capital, an investment fund created by the developers of Candy Crush video game series, King.com. During this episode, How to Make A Positive Impact, we covered how business owners can have a positive impact in the world and how global technology can impact our lives for good. investing in projects that makes a positive impact in the world how an idea needs to solve a problem to be successful and it need to help society...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #285. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Lockdown Lessons. As we go in to another national lockdown here in the UK, it is right on time to talk about what helped me survived the first one. With everything establishments closing in, it is important to push yourself to do physical and mental activities, avoid junk foods and eat healthy, and don't forget to connect with your friends and families. In partnership with Draper Esprit, one of Europe's largest...
Nov 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Welcome to Episode Episode #284: Improving Your Financial Future, with Jeff Lestz, CEO of Genistar Ltd, a financial education company whose mission is to help families become debt free and financially independent. During this episode, we will be talking about: Financial Tips: Have a plan CCMP (Clear Concise Mental Picture), Understand the Rule of 72, The Magic of Compound Interest The biggest mindset is having a winning positive attitude Having a mentor is one key to success. Being influenced by...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 284
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #283. In this week's episode, I want to talk about How to be the Most Confident Person in the Room. Be that kind of person that spreads positivity and confidence when you enter a room, be it in an interview, a party, a board meeting, or even a date. In partnership with Draper Esprit , one of Europe's largest tech-focused venture capital firm. Make the future. Make it better. Make it happen. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Scale up your S...
Oct 31, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Welcome to Episode #282, with Mark Victor and Crystal Dwyer Hansen, the authors of Ask: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Mark has sold over 500 million books as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand. Crystal is a business strategist and successful entrepreneur, speaker, author and known as the "celebrity" coach as she's a certified coach and wellness/nutrition expert. During this episode, The Power of Asking, we will be talking about: Learning how to f...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #281. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Leveraging New Social Tech Tools. This week, LinkedIn has launched a new feature called the LinkedIn Stories and it's a great opportunity to talk about the power of social media in documenting and telling our journey as a business owner and entrepreneur. In partnership with Draper Esprit , one of Europe's largest tech-focused venture capital firm. Make the future. Make it better. Make it happen. Learn more abou...
Oct 24, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Welcome to Episode #280, with Adam Kamani, a serial entrepreneur who's looking to disrupt the property market along side his co-Founder Charlotte Kamani. The Kamani name is synonymous with success in the fashion industry, Adam grew up in the entrepreneurial family behind the fashion giant Boohoo. Upon taking the reins to the Kamani Property Group, he launched Movestreets, which aims to innovate by changing the way people view properties. During this episode, "How to Use Technology to Disrupt a M...
Oct 21, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #279. In this week's episode, I want to talk about my My One Page Business Plan To Get Started Now. In order to get started in whatever you need to do, you always need to have a plan. For any business, it is important to think about 3 important things and this podcast is centered on these things: WHAT you're gonna sell WHO is gonna buy it HOW are you gonna get paid Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Check out my new project, the Inner Circl...
Oct 17, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Welcome to Episode #278, with Adam Dodds, founder and CEO of Freetrade, a next generation investment app offering free stock trading in the UK for the very first time. During this episode, Why You Need Crowdfunding & Venture Capital for Your Business, Adam and I will be talking about: Transparency and engagement to your customers are key ideas for business to succeed Listening to your customers and the community early on helps mold your products and your business to be a better version of wh...
Oct 14, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #277. In this week's episode, I want to talk organizing all the tasks you need to do in your life. I have a simple way of doing this and it's called DDD or Do It, Delegate It or Ditch It. Planning and organizing all these tasks helps you focus on what needs to be done, when to do it, and how to do it so you can efficiently and effectively achieve your goals. It's easy enough and all you need to do is get a pen, some papers and listen to this podcast. In partner...
Oct 10, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Welcome to Episode #276 with Gagan Biyani, co-Founder and President of Udemy, the largest online education company, and was co-Founder and CEO of Sprig, a food delivery company. During this episode, Learning Through Doing, Gagan and I about: Learning through doing instead of listening which has the greatest impact. Self reflection helps you stay on course of your goals Not getting caught up in what other people think In partnership with Draper Esprit, one of Europe's largest tech-focused venture...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #275. In this week's episode, I want to talk about 90 Days to Smash Your #1 Goal. You can achieve so much in 90 days or less if you maintain a positive mindset and outlook. The most important thing is for you to start immediately, start now. Focus on what you can control and be stoic on what you cannot. Identify that goal then persevere. Do what you need to do and run that extra mile. My personal goal is to be able to relaunch my podcast cause - Podpreneur, and...
Oct 03, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Welcome to Episode #274 with Rob Moore, self made property investor, businessman, entrepreneur, a best selling author with 9 books, has 3 world records in public speaking and 2 podcasts - "The Disruptive Entrepreneur" and "The Money Podcast". At the age of 25, Rob was £50k in consumer debt and five years later, he was a self-made multi-millionaire. He co-founded Progressive Group – starting with Progressive Property, now the UK's leading property training company, and Unlimited Success. He have ...
Sep 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #273. In this week's episode, I want to talk about How to Fund Your Startup in a Pandemic and I'll be focusing on five different ways: Bootstrapping Family and Friends Angel Investment Crowdfunding Venture Capital Useful links: Crowdfunding through Kickstarte r and Crowdcube
Sep 26, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Welcome to Episode #272 with Jonathan Petrides, founder and CEO of allplants as we talked about Building a Business that is Earth-Friendly, Sustainable and Healthy. JP is the serial entrepreneur behind plant-powered food company allplants. From an innovative London kitchen allplants uses bold flavours and hyper convenience to help us all to eat healthier and nourish the planet - bringing more plants onto plates across the UK with chef-made frozen meals delivered nationwide. Since launching just ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #271. In this week's episode, I want to talk about The Hunger Games Cull of 2020. During this pandemic, there are a lot of uncertain things in the world and one is if we get to keep our jobs. If you are experiencing this at moment, know that there are stages of accepting this - shock, anger, rationalizing what happened, and finally complete acceptance. Remember to be kind to yourself as you go through these different stages of acceptance. Turn it into something...
Sep 19, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Welcome to Episode #270 with Richard Goldsmith, an award winning entrepreneur and founder of Moju Natural Performance Drinks. During this episode, Richard and I will be talking about Why E-commerce is Essential for the Future of Modern Brands and chatted about: Building an E-commerce business inside a retail business, how challenging it is but how critical it is to the success of modern brands The power of collaboration and the ability of teams to bring ideas to life, the habit potential to driv...
Sep 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 270
