By Seb Francis
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In this episode we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Rory Sutherland: Vice Chairman, Ogilvy Group, Author of "The Wiki Man" & “Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense", writer of The Spectator's Wiki Man column and public speaker. We had great fun speaking and learning from Rory about all things ideas, decision making, entrepreneurialism, culture and much more.
We're sure our viewers and listeners will learn a lot from the exciting and fast paced Ad man and he gives us insight into many different concepts, stories and how businesses and entrepreneurs can look at the world differently and how to think outside the box. As he says "Ask yourself, what isn't this data telling us. What the data leaves out, may be more important that what it leaves in."
Enjoy the episode and it was a great pleasure speaking with Rory and we know you will all enjoy it.
We talk about:
0.20 - Intro
0.35 Zoom
02.05 - Tech hardware
03.29 - Perceptions / substitutions
07.10 - Selling via zoom
08.36 - Open world with zoom - recruitment
09.40 - Commute vs working
10.40 - Tradeoffs / Retirement
12.35 - Values - free where and free when and free who
17.47 - Decision Making
18.40 - Data
19. 45 - Entrepreneurial thinking
21.01 - Counter intuitive ideas
25.14 - Drayton bird direct marketing
28.15 - Experimentation
29.00 - Products
31.00 - Numerical Information and pitfalls
36.00 - Numbers reduce risk taking
37.00 - Individually rationality and collective stupidity
45.00 - Intentions & Reasoning
49.51 - Opposite of good ideas can be another good idea
54.10 - Ogilvy - The Pipe
55.30 - Viewpoints & Diversity
58.30 - Tacit Knowledge
59.59 - Closing remarks
A big huge you again to Rory for coming on the show and we hoped you all enjoyed the episode.
Keep up to date with Rory Sutherland on the handles and links below.
https://twitter.com/rorysutherland
https://www.spectator.co.uk/writer/rory-sutherland
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In this exciting episode, we head to Krush Brands HQ and sat in their podcast studio to chat with the Founder and CEO: Ian Ohan. Ian is a powerhouse when it comes to running and operating several successful food & beverage brands and has a varied portfolio of brands across the UAE. KRUSH Brands own and operate several well-known food delivery names such as Freedom Pizza, Salad Jar, Coco Yogo, Wildflower Hapi and also own the tech behind the platforms to make sure they always give their customers the best user experience.
Ian Ohan talks about his journey into entrepreneurship, his values, and his beliefs on what makes a good business and how to treat your customers right. He talks about opening up the best Pizza Takeaway business in Dubai: Freedom Pizza, and shares his thoughts on workplace culture, challenges, health trends and mindsets.
We really enjoyed recording this episode and we hope that you all can learn a thing or two from Ian. Thanks again to Ian for coming on, and we hope you enjoy this latest 3.5X episode.
You're 3.5X times more likely to succeed when you work with a mentor on your business idea. We want to be an extension of this and assist you in building and scaling better businesses through the guests that we're speaking to and giving you insight into some of the most successful brands and entrepreneurs in the world.
0.01 - Intro
1.27 - Journey into Entrepreneurship
3.24 - Healthy pizza inspiration & Social Mission
4.54 - Pursuing the vision
09.30 - Values and relationships
11.50 - Entering the market in Dubai (fast food business & delivery)
12.50 - Tech and customers
13.16 Setting up tech company for online ordering payments
14.41 - Platform and how it integrates into operation
15.51 - Other brands with platform
16.53 - Third party delivery businesses
18.40 - Challenges / Failures as learnings
20.04 - Investment partners
22.05 - Culture
23.50 - Working styles & people
25.30 - Structure - managing time and communication
27.40 - Exiting
29.10 - mindsets
Keep up to date with KRUSH Brands and their brands at the following websites:
https://www.krushbrands.com/
https://www.freedompizza.ae/
https://www.wildflowerpoke.com/
https://www.cocoyogo.com/
https://vikingbageri.com/
https://www.jetlagged-chef.com/
https://www.saladjar.com/
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We’re back with another exciting episode featuring 2 entrepreneurs who started The Middle East's Leading International Fitness & Bodybuilding Exhibition. While in Dubai, Nick & Craig started The Dubai Muscle Show. This sell out event has been running from 2016, and has gone onto win awards, grow in capacity, and inspire the big health & fitness and bodybuilding community within Dubai and beyond.
Seb met them in Dubai and now we find out about their journey on the 3.5X Podcast. From start, to growth to selling, this is a great story of entrepreneurship between 2 friends and an exciting journey. Listen to the business success, challenges and everything in between.
Find out more at their website:
https://www.dubaimuscleshow.com/
https://dubaimuscleclassic.com/
Thanks again to Nick and Craig for coming on, and we hope you enjoy this latest 3.5X episode.
You're 3.5 times more likely to succeed when you work with a mentor on your business idea. We want to be an extension of this and assist you in building and scaling better businesses through the guests that we're speaking to and giving you insight into some of the most successful brands and entrepreneurs in the world.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2.:01 - The event
3:20 - Idea generation
5:52 - Idea validation & research
8:27 - Growth
10:50 - Business in the UAE
13:29 - Culture
19:55 - Brand trust & Credibility
25:05 - Influencers
29:15 - Challenges
32:20 - Investors & Exit strategy
35:01 - Future plans & Covid
38:01 - Final words
Keep up to date with Dubai Muscle Show at the following handles:
https://www.instagram.com/dubaimuscleshow/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjT_Lh74Snz7QMu1kK7_ubA
https://www.facebook.com/dubaimuscleshow/
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We’re back with another exciting episode featuring 3 entrepreneurs who managed to build the biggest and best gym in the United Arab Emirates in under 3 years! GymNation founders Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland have disrupted the health and fitness industry in the UAE with affordable, high quality, 24/7 facilities across the country. Many multinational franchise chains have been overcharging UAE consumers for the last decade and GymNation spotted the gap in the market and have now changed the game in their favour by offering a great product at a great price.
We were lucky enough to sit down with the three owners to discuss how they got here, what’s worked and what’s in store for the future. With over 1 million members passing through their doors they are proving this is just what the UAE consumer wanted. Starting off with 1 gym in Dubai, they have now built GymNation up to 8 locations across the UAE, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Raz Al Kaimah. They have been voted the best gym in the UAE by Virgin Radio’s host Kris Fade.
Loren, Frank and Ant have an extensive background within the health and fitness space and these entrepreneurs share with you their story and hope to inspire you.
Find out more at their website: https://gymnation.com
Thanks again to Loren, Frank and Ant for coming on and we hope you enjoy this latest 3.5X episode.
You're 3.5 times more likely to succeed when you work with a mentor on your business idea. We want to be an extension of this and assist you in building and scaling better businesses through the guests that we're speaking to and giving you insight into some of the most successful brands and entrepreneurs in the world.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Promo
1:18 - GymNation Intro
8.29 - Team dynamics & roles
12.25 - Vision, validation & raising investment
14.00 - Targeting investors
16.15 - Pre sales & marketing
18.44 - Brand building
20.50 - Payment models
24.13 - Customer retention
28.00 - Covid
32.04 - Emerging markets
32.27 - Number 1 Gym in UAE in under 3 years
33.00 - Disrupting the market & positioning
33.36 - Social Media, Marketing, PR & Brand Building
36.37 - Proudest moments
Keep up to date with GymNation at the following handles:
https://www.instagram.com/gymnation_uae/
https://www.facebook.com/gymnationuae/
https://twitter.com/gymnation_uae
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gymnation-uae/about/
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We're back! In this exciting new episode we talk to Reece Land. He is a successful entrepreneur/football agent based in the North of the UK and is the Founder and Managing Director of Next Gen Sport Solutions. Having represented over 100 athletes and being a former professional footballer himself, Reece shares his story on how he got started and what sparked him to start the business.
Next Gen are one of the leading sports management companies in Europe and are one of the only management companies, Worldwide, that specialise in women's football. Although known predominantly for elite professional women footballers, Next Gen also represent a number of athletes across multiple disciplines and sports such as Rugby, and Boxing.
"We pride ourselves on the trusting and holistic environment that we have created at Next Gen Sport Solutions. We have made sure that our infrastructure is at the highest possible standard for our clients. We truly believe that our infrastructure sees us as the industry leader within our sector. The sports industry can be an extremely lonely & ruthless environment at times so our aim is to ensure that we have everything in-house that our clients need. Our backroom team are at the highest possible level right from our Management Team to our internal Media Department."
Find out more at their website: https://nextgensport.co.uk
Thanks again to Reece for coming on and we hope you enjoy this latest 3.5X episode.
You're 3.5 times more likely to succeed when you work with a mentor on your business idea. We want to be an extension of this and assist you in building and scaling better businesses through the guests that we're speaking to and giving you insight into some of the most successful brands and entrepreneurs in the world.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - What is a football agent?
3:12 - The idea for women's football
4:10 - Business plan and focus
5:56 - Idea validation
7:10 - 22 year old managing director / football agent
9:24 - Brand relationships
10:20 - Business model and journey
16:08 - Women's sport & equality
22:20 - Sport and Business similarities and competitiveness
23:50 - Future plans
Keep up to date with Reece and his company at the following handles:
https://www.instagram.com/_reeceland
https://twitter.com/ReeceLand
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-land
https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_sport/
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In this episode of the podcast we look back at some of the new guest's that we've had on the show and play some of the highlights. This will be out last podcast before the Christmas break, so please enjoy and get ready for 2021 with a huge lineup of amazing entrepreneurs and brands from across the globe.
It's been a really interesting year with lots of change. All episodes are now in video and we'll be stepping it up in 2021 with great guests, different types of interviews and resources to help you on your journey of entrepreneurship.
You're 3.5 times more likely to succeed when you work with a mentor on your business idea. We want to be an extension of this and assist you in building and scaling better businesses through the guests that we're speaking to and giving you insight into some of the most successful brands and entrepreneurs in the world.
Thanks again and we hope you enjoy.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - #064 Alan & Juliet Barratt: CEO & Founders of Grenade®: https://youtu.be/55FIrY11ZKc
7:19 #065 Piers Linney - Dragons Den: https://youtu.be/XfFlrr7PfjU
9:45 #068 Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones THE BLACK FARMER: https://youtu.be/eunhx69Awqw
15:40 #070 Sam Dey: https://youtu.be/lqoCBhsjU7Y
24:14 #067Jared Brown, Co Founder - Sipsmith London Gin:
https://youtu.be/k4GLIpVZL_M
27:03 #069 Matthew Benjamin & Seb Francis: Kapes CEO & Co-Founders:
https://youtu.be/SfCS2NNZTfQ
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In this interesting episode we speak to a key figure within the UK Automotive Industry, Chris Hakwen. This Auto Industry leader has managed to turn Skoda from ridicule to cool within the UK market through bold advertising and creative. Chris has held senior positions in a wide array of international automotive Brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Isuzu, Vauxhall, Hyundai and now consults on various projects consisting of electric, autonomous vehicles amongst others.
Seb talks with this "intrepreneur" all about marketing, the fundamentals, the frustrations and his story throughout business. It gives us a behind-the-scenes view of the Automotive marketing industry in the UK & Europe. This episode also covers the current pandemic business climate and thoughts for the future of the industry and the economy.
Chris also shares tips, tricks and advice for any budding marketers. Reach out to Chris via his LinkedIn Page if you enjoyed the episode.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hawken-1508011/
In this episode we cover:
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In this episode we are changing things up a little and answering your questions. Seb breaks down his journey and shares some tips and tricks to get yourself started in business.
The 10 questions from the audience focussed on Seb starting his edTech business; Titus Learning. Seb as always gives an honest account of what he's experienced in the hopes that you can all learn and take inspiration from it.
We'll be releasing more content like this as well as our usual interview podcasts.
Questions asked by the audience:
1. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
2. How long have you and your business partner worked together?
3. Did you need lots of money to start the business?
4. Did you write a business plan and do your market research.
5. What is the best way to do a business plan?
6. How do Virgin Startup loans work?
7. What did you spend your startup capital on and how long was it before your team grew?
8. Did you start the business without an office?
9. Do you hire Freelancers in your business?
10. Has your growth been steady?
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Titus website: https://www.tituslearning.com
In this episode we cover:
Idea generation
Business loans
Business plans
and much more
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In this episode we are joined by a fellow Yorkshire Man; Harjit Moore. Harjit is the CEO & Founder of Freeze Debt which is an app that aims to take people in the UK out of debt. He knows that many people at the moment are struggling with debt and going through a tough time and he's created the app to help people get out of bad situations and regain some control over their lives.
Harjit is super straight talking and super frank, so luckily for us we get an unfiltered view of his entrepreneurial life and story. It was hard to fit it all in this episode so we'll be sure to do another episode with Harjit and find out more about his as an individual with his interesting past.
This episode covers a topic that people often shy away from talking about and this app seems to be trying to break the stigma and norms surrounding debt. We hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know in the comments what you thought about the episode.
Taken from the Freeze Debt website:
Freeze Debt: The FREE Debt Advice & Solution App
Find a solution to any debt problem, from the ease of your own mobile phone
Chat through the in-app messaging or WhatsApp
No embarrassing phone calls
No awkward face to face meetings
Just quick and easy service at your fingertips!
We know that talking about your debt problems to strangers is not the nicest thing to do. This can lead to unwanted embarrassment, stress and anxiety and ultimately put people off wanting to find what they can do to solve their issues. An app gives you privacy and makes it easier - you can go through the process in your own time.
Freeze Debt website: https://www.freezedebt.co.uk/
In this episode we cover:
The need for the app
The debt problem in the UK and worldwide
The concept and history of the company
Harjits previous business ventures
COVID debt
Recruitment
Teams
User acquisition strategy for app
and much more
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#71 "In business, you've got to catch the energy!"Diana Geldenhuys -CEO gulfHR & OPS
In this weeks amazing episode, we do another in-person recording with Dubai-based HR & Payroll entrepreneur; Diana Geldenhuys: The CEO & Founder of OPS (Outsourced Payroll Solutions) & gulfHR.ae
Diana is from South Africa originally and came to the UAE in 1998. Since then, she has been the Emirates Women Winner 2016 in overall business category & a successful leader who owns and manages two companies: OPS and gulfHR.
This episode covers Diana's journey of entrepreneurship and the various business adventures she has been on. They talk about the various stages of risk taking in business and also the importance of building relationships around you to help yourself.
Diana talks about her new eco-tourism business: Lands Edge and her and Seb discuss commercial enterprises and social enterprises and how they are not mutually exclusive.
I'm sure everyone will learn something from the podcast and inspired to just get started!
Diana has been so generous in offering one of our listeners some of her time to discuss an early business venture idea. Follow our social channels to have a chance of winning this.
OPS is the payroll specialist in The Middle East Regions. They understand all the complexities within the regions and cover: Ethnically and culturally diverse business environments, compensation and benefits management for both expatriates and nationals, statutory compliance regulations and the increasing complexities of bank regulations in an emerging market. To name just a few.
Visit the website here: https://ops.ae/
gulfHR is a powerful and robust HRMS (Human Resource Management System) built exclusively for The Middle East. At its core, gulfHR is a powerful and intuitive cloud-based HR platform that can be used across mobile or web interfaces. With an intuitive on-the-go functionality for employees, it supports flexible and customizable paths to suit your organization's structure no matter how complex.
Visit the website here: https://gulfhr.ae/
This episode covers:
Moving to UAE
HR Professionals
HR Mentorship
Gaps In HR Tech
Business Relationships
Brand Cultures
Software
Building Legacy
Eco Tourism
Commercial & Social Enterprises
and much more
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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.