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Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

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For those who decided to screw it... and just did it. 🎙️ Ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts | Top 1% globally | 5M+ downloads Real stories from founders who took the leap. Hosted by Alex Chisnall. Learn how today’s top entrepreneurs started, scaled, & stayed true to their vision. Twice Weekly every Tuesday & Thursday.
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Episodes

Why Should People Buy From You with Two Comma PR's Sabrina Stocker

Welcome to Episode #448 with Sabrina Stocker, a tennis player turned Forbes featured entrepreneur. Sabrina has built several successful companies, mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs, and was a finalist in the BBC One show, The Apprentice. She is the Founder of Two Comma PR, a public relations agency turning the stories of brands and blockchain projects into leads. During this episode, Sabrina and I talk about Why Should People Buy From You and here are some highlights: If you're thinking of star...

Jun 01, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 448

Surround Yourself with those on the Same Mission as Yourself

Welcome to Episode #447. During this episode, I talk about why it's important to surround yourself with those on the same mission as yourself. In personal and in business, network is an essential part of success. It's not only about trading ideas but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits. It opens up opportunities, build your confidence and offers support be it in business advice or mental health. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: ...

May 29, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 447

Tribe of Millionaires with GoBundance & R360's Chris Ryan

Welcome to Episode #446 with Chris Ryan, an experienced entrepreneur, rainmaker, investor, turn-around specialist, and philanthropist. Chris is the CEO of GoBundance and Managing Partner of R360. During this episode, we talk about the past, reflecting on the years growing up and the importance of having a network surrounded by the right people and right organisation. Here are some highlights: A lot of our life is a roll the dice - where we're born, who our parents are, how we're educated, how we...

May 25, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 446

My Top 5 Tips for Starting Your Podcast

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #445. In this episode, I talk about My Top 5 Tips For Starting Your Podcast and here are some highlights: Identify your dream listener avatar Choose your theme and don't be afraid to niche down Build your dream 100 guest list Launch with at least 4 episodes Consistently promote your podcast show everyday Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of my podcast, Screw It Just Do It I’ll be launching the Podcast Launch Challenge. It’s a Done-With-You solution in launching or ...

May 22, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 445

From Steven Bartlett to Spotify: Screw It Just Do It's 5th Anniversary

Welcome to Episode #444 The 5th Anniversary Episode of Screw It Just Do It! 5 years ago, I released the very 1st episode of my show, featuring a then relatively unknown Steven Bartlett. I nearly didn’t release my podcast at all and had effectively ‘sat’ on the first 6 episodes I’d recorded for 4 months! Fast forward to now, Screw It Just Do It is on it's lucky episode #444 and celebrating it's 5th Birthday! Let's reminisce back as I list down and discuss my top 5 most favorite episodes. Social C...

May 18, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 444

Chartable & Spotify Taking Digital Audio to the Next Level with Dave Zohrob

Welcome to Episode #443 with Dave Zohrob, Co-Founder of Chartable, the leading podcast analytics and attribution service. During this episode, we talk about all about podcasting and discuss why you need to have a podcast for your brand. Here are some highlights: Good work takes time and through time, you get better at it. If you're looking to build a business, the most important thing is solving important problems for customers. If it doesn't solve their problems, then it doesn't matter. For a s...

May 15, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 443

Building a Global Beauty Brand with Celebrity Make-Up artist Christina Flach

Welcome to Episode #442 with Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist and creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. During this episode, we talk about finding purpose through grief and managing and leading a successful business brand. Here are some highlights: There's always going to be bumps in the road and you just have to learn to ride these waves. Always have a plan A and plan B and hopefully you don't have to get to plan C. To have a successful brand, you have to be a little gentler a...

May 11, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 442

Lessons Learnt #1 - Why You Should Start Creating Content Now!

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #441. During this episode, I talk about the upcoming celebration of the five years anniversary of Screw It Just Do It. I reflected back and discussed some important lessons that I learned over the years and hoping to impart some of those lessons to you and hoping to point you in the right direction for your goals whatever may that be. In this first lesson, I talk about why you should start creating content now! Here are some highlights: The only thing I regret fr...

May 08, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 441

Start Now, Get Perfect Later with Piers Linney & Alex Chisnall

Welcome to Episode #440 with Piers Linney, a former investor on BBC Dragons’ Den and CEO & Founder of moblox, the next generation small business service provider and marketplace. In this Wednesday's episode, Piers and I will be talking about how to start your business and grow it. The core of any business is all about selling and understanding that can be the difference between success and failure. Selling is a science. Marketing, specially digital is very closely linked with sales. And as a...

May 04, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 440

The Money or The Glory?

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #439. During this episode, we talk about how you see you business right now. Are you still excited about what you're doing? Are you still passionate about your targets and goals? If it starts to become a grind, if you starts to question what you do, if it's all about the money, then it's time to pause and analyse things because your journey is got to be bigger than that. Here are some highlights: If you're feeling you've plateaued, don't be afraid to take the tim...

May 01, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 439

10 Years of Deliciously Ella with Matthew Mills

Welcome to Episode #438: with Matthew Mills, CEO of Deliciously Ella, a plant-based food & wellness platform sharing delicious ways to feel better. During this episode, we talk about building a resilient business and the 10th Year Anniversary of Deliciously Ella. Here are some highlights: In building a business, it's important for key players to have different skill sets. Working together and combining these skills will help grow and achieve business success. When starting a business, it is ...

Apr 27, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 438

Could Your Business Run Without You

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #437. During this episode, we talk about how I've got Covid-19 after 2 years of feeling invincible and evading it. In the middle of 48 hours of feeling sick and horrendous, I've been thinking of several thoughts and one of them is "Could Your Business Run Without You". We've heard a lot of businesses turning upside down during the pandemic and it's a good exercise to plan in advance for these kinds of scenario. Here are some highlights: If you can systemise and a...

Apr 24, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 437

The Michael Jordan of Dentistry with Dr. Bill Dorfman

Welcome to Episode #436 with Dr. Bill Dorfman, a cosmetic dentist responsible for creating dazzling smiles for some of Hollywood's biggest stars and celebrities. He is the Founder of Discus Dental, which launched Zoom! and Brite Smile, two revolutionary in-office whitening systems. He has authored two books: The Smile Guide and the New York Time best seller Billion Dollar Smile. During this episode, we talk about how to take advantage of opportunities in your life and work towards success. Here ...

Apr 20, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 436

How to Plan a Long-Term Content Strategy

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #435. During this episode, I talk about how to create a brand new podcast, the tips and advices on your podcast launch and how you're going to create your content. Here are some highlights: You should know your ideal dream customer and you should have a content creation strategy to be able to appeal to them Think about the purpose of your podcast. What results will your audience going to get by listening to it Think about the theme - what type of content you're g...

Apr 17, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 435

Empowering Athlete Entrepreneurs with Obsesh’s Tracy Benson

Welcome to the trailer for Episode #434: Tracy Benson, CEO & Cofounder of Obsesh, a highly-skilled talent marketplace platform for sports. In this Wednesday's episode, Tracy and I will be talking about athletes and the new creator economy, how to start your entrepreneurial journey as a woman, and the future of athletes in owning their brand. Here are some highlights: Timing is everything in starting and building your business. You may have a wonderful product but if you're launching it in a ...

Apr 13, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 434

Why Networking Is Not Your Net Worth

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #433. During this episode, I talk about bout Why Network Is Not Your Net Worth. Probably the biggest thing that I wish I'd been taught in school all those years ago is how to actively build your own network. But it's not just about going to a networking event. Whether you're starting a blog, doing live streams, blog podcast, they're all great tools to be able to increase your network and increase and raise you up as a thought leader or authority figure. But you'v...

Apr 10, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 433

Breakthrough to Success with #1 High Stakes Performance Coach Tom McCarthy

Welcome to Episode #432: with Tom McCarthy, the World’s #1 High Stakes Performance Coach and has been selected by Forbes as an expert and thought leader for their Knowledge Innovation Center. During this episode, we talk about how to breakthrough to success and greatness. Here are some highlights: Life is going to have challenges. That's just the way life happens. Embrace adversity. They will help you grow and become a better, stronger person. If you're facing adversities, look for the advantage...

Apr 06, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 432

Why Audio Needs to be Part of Your Marketing Strategy

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #431. During this episode, I talk about Why Audio Needs to be Part of Your Marketing Strategy. Here are some highlights: Choose your pillar content. Whether its through video, audio, written word (blogs, books, articles) and live streams. Always pick what you're comfortable doing with. The best time to start a podcast was yesterday. The next best time is today. The next best time is tomorrow. Sponsored by True Underdog Podcast : Subscribe to True Underdog Podcast...

Apr 03, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 431

Remember Everything & Accomplish Anything with Evernote's Ian Small

Welcome to Episode #430 with Ian Small, CEO of Evernote, the app that launched a personal productivity movement for knowledge workers around the world. During this episode, Ian and I talk about how innovation is key to a company's future. Here are some highlights: Culture is super important within an organisation. If your culture is toxic, you're not going to get anywhere. If you have a supportive, empowering, high performance culture that allows every contributor to shine in their own way, ther...

Mar 30, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 430

Boost Your Business with Live Events

Welcome to Sunday Solo Episode #429. During this episode, we talk about the importance of live events and face to face conversation in building your business. Be it in a nearby local cafe or your first ever event, take time in getting together and talking about something that you're all passionate about. With the world opening up from Covid-19, this is a big opportunity of reset and bring your community, your network, your followers, your fans all together. Expand your existing network, create n...

Mar 27, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 429

Invest in Yourself & Energize with Simon Alexander Ong

Welcome to Episode #428 with Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker and author of the book Energize. During this episode, we talk about energizing your life by investing in yourself. Here are some highlights: Energy is neutral. If you spend time around positive people, you can't help but be more positive. Likewise, if you spend time around negative people, you can't help but feel more negative. The best relationship you should get into is building rela...

Mar 23, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 428

Do What Your Competition Isn't Prepared to Do

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #427. During this episode, we talk about how to get ahead of your competition and that's is doing what your competition isn't prepared to do. I'm not advocating for that 24/7 workaholic entrepreneur lifestyle. I'm just saying doing what your competition isn't prepared to do is only going to set you apart from your competition. 99% of people aren't prepared to do the extra mile. Because if they all did it, it will be easy. If it was easy, everybody would do it. Bu...

Mar 20, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 427

Fuelling Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Papillon Luck

Welcome to Episode #426: with Papillon Luck, Founder of modern health brand, JetFuel. During this episode, we talk about the rollercoaster ride of being an entrepreneur. Here are some highlights: If you established your brand, mission and vision really well, then it can transcend the product/service itself. It could be anything! Being an entrepreneur is like building a jigsaw puzzle, blindfolded and with a timer. If it's the first time you've try it, there is a high chance of you failing. But yo...

Mar 16, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 426

Break the Bias - Celebrating International Women's Week

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #425. During this episode, we talk about Break The Bias - Celebrating International Women's Week. This global event grew out of a labor movement becoming an annual event ultimately recognised by the United Nations. In 1908, 15,000 women marched through the streets of New York demanding for shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Let's ask people to ask questions too and to imagine a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. For this yea...

Mar 13, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 425

Why Culture is Everything in Business with Stakester's Tom Fairey

Welcome to Episode #424: with Tom Fairey, Founder of Stakester, a way for gamers to utilise their hard earned skills and play for higher stakes. During this episode, we talk about how being competitive and working hard as key traits in entrepreneurial success. Here are some highlights: Being competitive is a good thing. It doesn't necessarily means you're obsessed with winning. It means you love the competition because it's where you test your skill and you don't mind losing. Losing means you an...

Mar 09, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 424

Ditch It, Delegate It, Do It

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #423. During this episode, I talk about 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 Ditch It, Delegate It, Do 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. Learn more about th...

Mar 06, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 423

From the Basement to a Billion Dollar Unicorn with FreshBook's Mike McDerment

Welcome to Episode #422: with Mike McDerment, co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks, planet earth’s #1 cloud accounting solution designed for small business owners During this episode, we talk about From the Basement to a Billion Dollar Unicorn. Here are some highlights: Business success begins by identifying your very specific customer and understanding their problems and being able to articulate the solutions you have for them. To be come successful, focus and start doing a lot of the little things...

Mar 02, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 422

How to Tell Your Story

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #421. During this episode, I talk about How to Tell Your Story. Going out there, creating and telling your own story is a great position to be in as it enhances your knowledge, your education and build your network. Start out by documenting what you do on a daily basis. I 100% guarantee you that there will be people who will find interest of whatever you do. Sponsored by Freshbooks : The all-in-one accounting solution that’s built for business owners like you. Le...

Feb 27, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 421

Investing in the World’s Most Exceptional People with Antler’s Magnus Grimeland

Welcome to Episode #420 with Magnus Grimeland, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Antler, a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in the world's most exceptional people. During this episode, we talk about how your employees are the integral part of your business' success. Here are some highlights: One of the most important aspect of a successful business is getting the right people in the early stage. If you get those first few people right, it determines so much of your future path. ...

Feb 23, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 420

Learning to Say No!

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #419. During this episode, I talk about Learning to Say No, to stop being a yes person. The biggest resource we have is our time. You've just got to prioritize. We've all got the same amount of time in the day. Whether you are Bill Gates or just a regular person, we all got the same amount of time. It's what you choose to do with that time. Guard it and be protective of your time. Sponsored by Freshbooks : The all-in-one accounting solution that’s built for busin...

Feb 20, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 419
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