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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

Finding Your Purpose In Life with Mint.com & Vital founder Aaron Patzer

Welcome to Episode #478 with Aaron Patzer, an internet entrepreneur and the Founder of Vital, Mint.com , and Fountain. During this episode, we talk about finding your purpose in life and building business that has real value creation. Here are some highlights: To find your purpose in life, look back to your past and ask these questions: What are the things that you love to do when you were a child? What excites you during high school? What was your passion during university days? A business shou...

Sep 13, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 478

The Best Platforms to Grow Your Brand

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #477. During this episode, we talk about the platforms that I believe can give you the best chance at growing your brand in today's world. What platform can give you the best reach and engagement? Podcasting is 100% best for reach while LinkedIn and Facebook Groups offer the best opportunities for engagement. Here are some highlights: Make sure that your content is engaging. Make sure that it's asking your audience the right questions, giving them solutions and f...

Sep 11, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 477

Building A Unicorn In The Music Industry with Epidemic Sound's Oscar Höglund

Welcome to Episode #476 with Oscar Höglund, co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a MusicTech company on a mission to soundtrack the world. During this episode, we talk about disrupting the music industry with technology. Historically, the relationship between technology and the music industry has been a complex one. But over the past 10 years, we have seen technological innovations that has help musicians and content creators create, spread and publicise their music quicker than ever before. He...

Sep 07, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 476

Designing Your Ideal Workday

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #475. During this episode,I talk about how to design your ideal workday. This is NOT your dream retirement plan Richard Branson-style, sitting in your hammock after a game of tennis in your private island. This is based on reality... It's meant to be achievable where you can position yourself in the future, many years forward. Here are some highlights: Always start your day with a positive mindset. Don't just write your tasks. Visualise them. The more detailed an...

Sep 04, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 475

How Gen Z is Monetising the Creator Economy with Fanfix Founders Harry Gestetner & Simon Pompan

Welcome to Episode #474 with Simon Pompan & Harry Gestetner, Co-Founders of Fanfix, the leading Gen Z monetization platform for content creators. During this episode, we talk about how to be successful in the creator economy, influencer tools and trends and how Simon and Harry built Fanfix from ground up and sold it last month in an estimate of '8 figures' to SuperOrdinary. Here are some highlights: Simplicity is king. Don't make a simple solution be a complex one. The reason for not achievi...

Aug 31, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 474

Building Your Content Strategy

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #473. During this episode, I talk about how you can build your entire week's worth of content from just one piece of 'pillar' content and map our your entire week's social media posts. Your pillar content could be taken from a podcast interview or a blog you've posted on your website, or a talk at an event, a vlog that you've posted on YouTube. And all your week's content will be taken from just this one piece of content. As an example, I take my weekly Q&A p...

Aug 28, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 473

From Athlete to Startup Founder with WholeSupp’s Darren O’Reilly

Welcome to Episode #472 with Darren O'Reilly, co-Founder of WholeSupp. During this episode, we talk about how his sporting background has helped him transitioned to into the corporate world and then starting his company WholeSupp. Here are some highlights: Understand that the product language fit is always changing. Always evolve your messaging to ensure you data and metrics best represent your customers. When looking for talents, get the smartest with a particular skill set that is important fo...

Aug 24, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 472

The One Thing

Welcome to Episode #471. During this episode, I talk about the one thing that stands between you and your goals. No matter how success is measured, only the ability to dismiss distractions and concentrate on your one thing stands between you and your goals. That one thing is about getting extraordinary results in every situation. Having just re-read the awesome book 'The One Thing' by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan for the nth time, I thought it's about time to share it and my thoughts with you. He...

Aug 21, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 471

Why it's Not The Pursuit of Happiness But The Happiness of Pursuit with Randall Crowder

Welcome to Episode #470 with Randall Crowder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Blockchain Champion at Phunware Inc. During this episode, we talk about his passion on new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology, We dive in his military background and how it help him be a great investor and entrepreneur who understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow new businesses. Here are some highlights: It's not the pursuit of happiness, it's ...

Aug 17, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 470

What's Your Why? Mine is...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #469. During this episode, I talk about what is a "Why" statement and how can you find your own "Why" in business and in personal life. Every single person has a deep motivation that fuels their life in the grand scheme of things. If you keep questioning why you do the things you do, you will eventually find your own personal "Why" in life. Shake up your nutrition and improve your gut health, immunity, recovery and energy with a complete, sustainable, plant-based...

Aug 14, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 469

Learning to Express Yourself & Be Heard with David Drebin

Welcome to Episode #468 with David Drebin, a world renowned photographer, artist and author. During this episode, we talk about his passion for arts and photography and how he sees life through his camera. Here are some highlights: It's important to build yourself and everything else will come. Have a lot of passion for what you do. But also have a sense of detachment. It's important to have that duality of passion and detachment. It's NOT about people who don't believe in you. It's all about pe...

Aug 10, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 468

Success Habits, Rituals and Routines

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #467. During this episode, we talk about my very own success habits, rituals and routines. A lot of these have some commonalities to all these successful entrepreneurs that I've interviewed for the show. What I do is I take one thing away from each interview and try to implement it in my life. I hope this adds some value and improves your business and personal life. Here are some highlights: Always start and end your day from a place of gratitude. Focus on how yo...

Aug 07, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 467

Getting Your Business to it's First £100 Million with Hawke Media's Erik Huberman

Welcome to Episode #466 with Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of Hawke Media, now valued at over $100 million and is now the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the US. During this episode, we talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he bootstrapped his business to $100 million. Here are some highlights: It all starts with your credibility. For a business to succeed, consumers must view it as a credible authority in its space and trust that it offers something of value to them....

Aug 03, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 466

How to Turn Tough Times into Opportunities

Welcome to Sunday Solo Episode #465. During this episode, we talk about How to Turn Tough Times into Opportunities. Here are some highlights: Focus on positive things. Listen to positive music and positive podcasts. Watch positive things and shows. Take a time out. Don't work 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Best ideas often comes from doing something outside of work and outside your home. In every problems and in every challenges, there is a solution presented as opportunities always. You got to ...

Jul 31, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 465

How to Save Your Failing Business with Ink Global's Simon Leslie

Welcome to Episode #464 with Simon Leslie, Founder and Chief Executive of Ink, a global travel media company. He is the author of three books on sales and life and a beautiful compilation of motivational poems. During this episode, we talk about how to deal with a business that is failing and surviving the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some highlights: Focus where your feet are and just do the best you can possibly do in this moment. Opportunities are wrapped in problems. There's something good th...

Jul 27, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 464

Like Going Back to an Ex

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #463. During this episode, we talk about why going back to your old job can be going back to an ex. Here are some highlights: Don't believe in going back. Believe in being in control of your own destiny. Have a purpose. Have a reason why you're doing what you're doing. It will keep you focused on where you want to be. Understand your WHY. It is the reference point for all your decisions and actions. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect...

Jul 24, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 463

NFT’s, Web3 & the Power of Community with Anthony Mongiello

Welcome to Episode #462 with Anthony Mongiello, CEO and Co-Founder of the Bulls and Apes Project (BAP), a generative 3D NFT project. During this episode, we talk all about NFT’s, Web3 & the Power of Community. Here are some highlights: Trust takes time. It's not an overnight thing. You've got to be in it for a long run. In business, it's important to grow and build a community that is highly engaged and highly loyal. To keep your audience and your community involved, always bring in value. A...

Jul 20, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 462

Business Lessons from Nick Kyrgios

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #461. During this episode, I talk about the Business Lessons we can learn from the tennis star Nick Kyrgios. Here are some highlights: Take responsibility for your own actions. Instead of blaming others, take ownership for your mistakes. Learn from them and move on. Treat others with the same respect you expect to be treated yourself. Get help. Speak to somebody who can help. Reach out for help. In business, if you're struggling, get a mentor or a coach. Join a g...

Jul 17, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 461

Grow Your Audience & Your Influence with LearnWorlds Founder Panos Siozos

Welcome to Episode #460 with Panos Siozos, Co-Founder and CEO of LearnWorlds. During this episode, we talk about the rise of e-learning and how the pandemic affected it. Here are some highlights: To create a success online course, you need two important parts - the content and the audience. To be a strong leader, always hire people that are better than you. The most frequent mistake you make in creating online course is pricing the course at a low price. Don't be afraid to test things out. It's ...

Jul 13, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 460

Why Running is Like Running a Business

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #459. During this episode, I talk about the parallels between running and running your business. Here are some highlights: In running, all you need is a pair of trainers, shorts, t-shirt and the road. In starting your business, you can literally run with a phone or a laptop. Progress is slow at the start. But if you turn up everyday, do the work, trust the process and you will get there. It's lonely being a solo runner so join a running club and engage with the r...

Jul 10, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 459

Why Necessity is the Mother of Invention with Heather Smith

Welcome to Episode #458 with Heather Smith, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Visionary Officer at StoryFile. During this episode, Heather and I will be talking about how using conversational video can shape the way we do business. Here are some highlights: Necessity is the mother of invention. The primary driving force of most new inventions is a need. Studying history helps us understand how events in the past made things the way they are today. With lessons from the past, we not only learn abo...

Jul 06, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 458

Follow the Process

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #457. During this episode, I talk about growing your business, getting up, going again and following and trusting the process. When you do get those wins, celebrate them. Don't celebrate too big. When things don't go your way, don't take it out on yourself. Put it in perspective. Eventually, things will average themselves out in the end. You've just got to keep showing up and putting the work in. As soon as you stop following the process, that's when things can s...

Jul 03, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 457

Why the 1st Step is Asking for Help with Celebrity Sports Agency Owner Darren Prince

Welcome to Episode #456 with Darren Prince, CEO of Prince Marketing Group and International Best Selling Author of "Aiming High". During this episode, we talk about addiction, mental health, recovery and paving the way for success and delivering results that matter. Here are some highlights: In any issues, including mental health, the best way is to address it than try to cover it up. Once we found our purpose, the real gift is giving it away and sharing it to others and building a community tha...

Jun 29, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 456

5 Pillars to Running a Successful Business

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #455. During this episode, I talk about the 5 Pillars to Running a Successful Business - Finance, Team Marketing, Logistics, Organisation Skill, and Sales. Here are some highlights: To be able to grow a successful team, you need to employ the right people for the right roles. The biggest challenge that 99% of people that I've interviewed over the last five years say that those are the two hardest things to do, recruit the right people, keep the right people. Cash...

Jun 26, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 455

From Army to Art with The Affordable Art Fair's Will Ramsay

Welcome to Episode #454 with Will Ramsay, Founder and CEO of Affordable Art Fair. During this episode, we talk about how army training has helped him be successful in his art fair business. The power of arts is really strong specially for everyone who puts it on their wall - be it in a charitable sense or art therapy way. It's more powerful than a sofa. There are four pillars in running a successful business: Finance, Team, Marketing and Logistics Learn organisation skill. Preparation and planni...

Jun 22, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 454

Being a Solo Founder is Hard

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #453. During this episode, we talk about the challenges of being a solo founder and here are some highlights: Have a mentor - somebody you can talk to and share your challenges and goals. Networking is good for you and your business. It helps you grow. Get yourself out there and meet people. Collaborate. Look at partnerships. Brainstorm those businesses who can add value and opportunities to your brand. Test. See what works. Tweak it. Go again. This is the only w...

Jun 19, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 453

Why the Hustle Culture is Bad for You and Your Business with Yoni Kosminski

Welcome to Episode #452 with Yoni Kozminski, Founder and CEO of both MultiplyMii and Escala. During this episode, we talk about why the hustle culture is bad for you and your business. Here are some highlights: Ideas are a dime a dozen. It's all about execution. Don't let planning get in the way of your ability to execute. Success is possible if you build an effective structure and system. Find the right people and give them the accountability and responsibility to make decisions Invest in findi...

Jun 15, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 452

Success is a Guarantee

Welcome to Sunday Solo Episode #451. During this episode, we talk about how success is a guarantee as long as you hang around long enough. Here are some highlights: The worst thing you can do is to not start at all. Consistently turn up everyday. Try and be 1% better than yesterday. You've got to take action. If you don't take action, you'll never going to be successful. You've got to grow. If not, you'll stagnate and you'll wither and die. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode...

Jun 12, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 451

The Rise of The Content Creator with Alpha Talent Group's Jake Lee

Welcome to Episode #450 with Jake Lee, Founder and CEO of Alpha Talent Group - a talent management agency that was founded back in 2019. Alpha Talent Group represents Global TV Personalities, Content Creators, Artists and Professional Athletes. During this episode, we talk about content creators and influencer marketing. Here are some highlights: Trust the process and work through it. As long as you're consistent with that, then ultimately you will get the results. Set yourself a more achievable...

Jun 08, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 450

Stop Procrastinating & Just Do It!

Welcome to Episode #449. During this episode, I talk about overcoming procrastination. Procrastination is a disease and it's hurting our productivity and in achieving our goals and success. Here are some highlights: Commit to an action by giving it a date and writing it down. Break down the goal into small chunks of actions that can be easily do and track. Feeling fear is normal. Whenever you feel it, you know that growth is on the other side of the wall. Embrace fear and make it as a motivation...

Jun 05, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 449
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