At 26, Sonia Haboub was living the dream: global education, high fashion job, and life in London. Then came the cancer diagnosis.
She quit the same day and bought a one-way ticket to nowhere.

In this wild and powerful episode, Sonia sits down with Matt to share her story, how she’s travelled to 100 countries, speaks 8 languages, survived family pressure, a life-altering diagnosis, and is now teaching the next generation and building businesses while running ultra-marathons across the world.

From rejecting societal timelines to launching brands in Kenya, Sonia's life is proof that you don’t need a plan, you need purpose.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Sonia: From Corporate to Global Freedom
2:01 – 100 Countries Before 30?!
3:49 – Mastering 8 Languages (Here’s How)
9:52 – Why She Rejected the Traditional Path
17:37 – Hustling Through School to Pay the Bills
22:28 – Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything
24:49 – One-Way Ticket: The Start of Her New Life
31:29 – Teaching Across Cultures
34:19 – WTF is Intercultural Marketing?
35:54 – From Side Hustle to Global Business
40:22 – Her Real Thoughts on Social Media
45:42 – What’s Next for Sonia?

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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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Here’s what pisses me off…
People who hand over their balls, and their voice, to lawyers, PR reps, and anyone else who tells them to “stay quiet and let it blow over.”

In this episode, I break down how I handled a mainstream newspaper trying to drag me. Instead of hiding, I fired my lawyer and said what most people are too scared to say: the f*cking truth.

Because I’d rather go down swinging than stay silent while someone rewrites my story.

If you’re building something that matters, you’ll be hated.
The real question is, do you have the balls to speak anyway?

Timestamps
0:00 – What pisses me off
0:24 – Stop outsourcing your voice
1:03 – I fired my lawyer
1:58 – The truth has consequences
2:47 – Grow a spine. Say your truth.

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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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Everyone always asks, “When’s Matt going to be the one getting grilled?”

Well, here it is. For the first time on his own feed, Matt Haycox sits in the hot seat to answer the questions you never hear him talk about—business regrets, relationships, legacy, burnout, and what truly drives him in 2025.

From strip clubs and bankruptcies to multimillion-pound deals and walking away from it all, Matt gets real about the cost of success, how he thinks differently, and why most people are stuck chasing the wrong goals. If you've ever wanted to build a business, live on your terms, or just understand how high-level entrepreneurs actually operate, this is the raw truth.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Who Are You Really?
3:11 – Biggest Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
5:29 – Are SOPs Still Essential in 2025?
7:54 – Is Business Right for Everyone?
9:18 – What Success Really Taught Me
10:50 – How I’ve Trained My Mindset
14:47 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
17:01 – When Life Gets in the Way of Business
21:46 – Balancing Long-Term Vision vs. Daily Life
24:53 – The One Principle I Live By
28:06 – Hardest Business Call I’ve Ever Made
30:38 – Modern Mental Health & My No-BS Take
34:23 – My Purpose in 2025
35:49 – How I Want to Be Remembered
38:19 – What’s Changed in Me Over 4 Months
42:53 – Self-Help Advice I Disagree With
45:30 – One Question That Changed Everything
47:33 – My Best Personal Advice
49:42 – Business vs Relationships—It Gets Messy
54:41 – A Question for the Next Guest (Female Fitness Coach)
55:55 – Final Thoughts

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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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Everyone's screaming that the 9 to 5 is dead.

"Work should fit around your life!"
"Remote forever!"
"Flexibility is a human right!"

Cool. But here’s the truth, most people haven’t earned that kind of freedom.

In this straight-talking solo episode, Matt breaks down the myth that structure is broken. From LinkedIn waffle to TikTok victimhood, we unpack why routine builds results, why freedom is a reward (not a right), and what to do if you really want out of the system.

Timestamps
0:00 - 9-5 is Outdated and Unfair
0:30 - The Reality
1:59 - It's About Output, Not Hours
2:23 - 9-5 Is Evolving
2:47 - Hate 9-5? Go Build Something Better!
3:10 - 9-5 Isn't Broken
3:39 - Outro

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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.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insider tips on entrepreneurship, strategy, & business growth!

Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex.
Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with. Then they wonder why it ends in disaster.

In this episode, Matt breaks down the brutal truth about business partners, the ones who helped him build empires and the ones who nearly bankrupted him.

From how to spot red flags early, to protecting yourself from legal (and emotional) hell, this is a straight-talking survival guide for anyone thinking of going into business with someone, or trying to survive the wrong one.

Book A Coaching with me: Real, no-bullshit advice tailored to your business. Book a 15 minute power coaching call here.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: This partnership nearly ruined me
 0:43 – Why most partnerships go wrong
 1:06 – Are your values aligned—or doomed?
 2:27 – If they talk big but don’t deliver... run
 3:32 – Communication or collapse
 4:12 – Ego vs adaptability
 5:01 – Get sh*t done or get out
 5:44 – Culture fit or constant tension
 6:30 – How to plan the breakup—before it starts
 7:25 – Final thoughts: The partner test
 8:00 – CTA: Book a call before it’s too late

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▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

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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You think Base Camp’s just a warm-up? Bullshit.

In this no-bollocks debrief, I sit down with my good mate JP to unpack what really went down on my Everest Base Camp trek, years after taking on Kilimanjaro together. We’re talking altitude headaches, freezing nights, yak sh*t, Sherpa legends… and a few serious lessons that’ll punch you harder than the cold ever could.

This episode isn’t about mountaineering, it’s about who you become when things get hard, and why pushing your limits is the smartest move you’ll ever make in business and in life.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Back from Everest
2:24 – Kili vs Base Camp: Which is Tougher?
11:20 – Why Doing It Alone Is Dumb
16:57 – Base Camp Reality: Cold, Brutal, Worth It
22:48 – Sherpas, Yaks & Life in the Mountains
26:38 – My Why: Why I Really Signed Up
27:56 – What It Cost (Spoiler: Not Cheap)
31:14 – Our Rating: Would We Do It Again?
32:51 – 3 Lessons That’ll Outlast the Trek
35:09 – Back to Business: Stretch Goals & Real Talk

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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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“Redistribute the wealth!”
 “Billionaires are evil!”
 Sounds emotional. Feels fair. But it’s complete bollocks.

In this sharp, no-BS breakdown, I unpack why banning billionaires won't fix poverty, why wealth isn’t the enemy, and what you should focus on instead if you actually want change.

If you’re serious about building something, not burning it all down—this one’s for you.

Don’t rage against the rich. Rise with them.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:24 – Why Billionaire Hate Gets Clicks
0:56 – They Built It. They Didn’t Steal It.
1:49 – Redistribution Doesn’t Work
2:23 – “Ban Billionaires” = “Ban Success”
2:50 – What Actually Solves Poverty
3:13 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

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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He had everything, money, Range Rovers, a “perfect” life. But behind closed doors, Stephen Connor was hiding in bushes from his father, crying himself to sleep, and spiraling into addiction.

In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Stephen shares how childhood trauma shaped his adult struggles, the Christmas Day that changed his life forever, and how he rebuilt himself into a 7-figure business owner and performance coach.

From therapy to transformation, porn addiction to purpose, this is an episode for anyone who feels like they’re running out of options.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Meet Stephen Connor
1:06 – Childhood Trauma Behind a Wealthy Facade
5:19 – Domestic Abuse, Chaos & Acting Out at School
9:14 – Making Money Young… But Still Feeling Empty
12:47 – The Moment He Almost Ended It All
15:57 – Psychiatry, Therapy & Finding What Actually Helped
17:00 – Building a 7-Figure Business After Breakdown
19:29 – Why He Quit and Became a Coach
24:57 – Let’s Talk About Porn (The Taboo That’s Holding Men Back)
32:57 – The Men He Coaches: Wealthy But Broken
36:48 – Dubai, Growth & What’s Next for Stephen

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▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

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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Think networking is just small talk and LinkedIn DMs? Think again.

In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down how he rebuilt his empire after going bust not through ads, cold emails, or funnels but by mastering the art of power networking. He shares the exact system that helped him raise £80 million from one relationship, scale multiple businesses, and build a network that prints opportunity on demand.

If you’re tired of chasing cold leads, getting ghosted on DMs, or wondering where your next client is coming from, book a 15 minute power coaching call here.

Timestamps
0:00 – Stop Doing This: Why Most People Network Wrong
0:43 – The Harsh Truth: Your Dream Deal Already Belongs to Someone Else
1:06 – How I Raised £80M From Just One Relationship
2:43 – My 5-Step System for Power Networking
3:50 – Why Online Networking Might Be Your Biggest Asset
4:16 – The Fastest Way to Grow Your Business
4:39 – Want an 8-Figure Network? Build It With Me
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▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

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.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insider tips on entrepreneurship, strategy, & business growth!

Should you feel guilty for owning a Rolex while others can’t afford to eat?

As Chinese manufacturers flood global markets and luxury brands face backlash in the US-China culture war, the internet is asking: Is luxury unethical—or just misunderstood?

In this business lesson, I break down the real economics behind luxury, why having more doesn’t mean others have less, and how guilt-driven activism misses the point. From TikTok outrage to Vogue headlines, it’s time to separate emotion from economics.

Luxury isn’t the enemy. Poverty is. And blaming success never built a better world.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:38 – Why people say luxury is immoral
1:02 – How luxury brands actually create value
2:05 – Why having more doesn’t mean others get less
2:27 – Guilt isn’t a strategy
2:54 – What actually solves poverty
3:08 – Final thoughts & CTA
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▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

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.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insider tips on entrepreneurship, strategy, & business growth!