What happens when you lose everything… and build back bigger? In this brutally honest and wildly entertaining episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dariush Soudi to unpack his unfiltered journey through nightlife, failure, redemption, and business at the highest level.

From owning a strip club and dealing with gangs, to surviving bankruptcy and bouncing back into venture capital and private wealth, this is the side of entrepreneurship you don’t see on LinkedIn.

You’ll hear about what really happens behind the scenes in high-risk industries, how Matt turned rock bottom into his biggest breakthrough, and why success has nothing to do with playing it safe.

🎧 Watch now for stories, strategies, and lessons that prove real success starts when the BS ends.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Matt’s journey to entrepreneurship
8:53 – Starting a strip club: risk vs reward
21:09 – Asset finance & tipping culture in the US vs UK
26:06 – The influence of gangs on UK business
31:47 – Hiring talent in the nightlife industry
37:51 – The challenges of getting a strip club licence
42:02 – What a balanced life actually looks like
43:28 – Reflections on marriage & personal growth
47:01 – Losing everything: bankruptcy
53:22 – Redemption: rebuilding from the ground up
55:31 – New business, new mindset
1:00:51 – Venture capital & making smart moves
1:04:32 – Inflation, recession & economic truth
1:10:33 – The reality of England today
1:15:28 – Why yachting isn’t just about luxury
1:23:31 – Podcasting & the power of content
1:27:25 – Matt’s personal recipe for success
1:28:38 – What’s next for Matt
1:31:47 – Alfie’s story & giving back

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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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