No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

Let me ask you something:

How much of your life are you giving away to shit you can’t control?
 The economy. The news. Other people’s opinions.

You scroll. You stress. You wait.
 And while you’re doing that, your goals are rotting in the background.

In this short, sharp solo episode, Matt calls time on excuses and average thinking, and lays out the mindset shift that built his 8-figure empire. If you’re sick of being stuck and ready to 10x your goals, this episode will slap you into motion.

Timestamps
0:00 – You're wasting your life
0:42 – The economy isn’t your excuse
1:18 – What if you aimed 10x bigger?
2:09 – Why small goals are a trap
3:12 – Comfort is a cage
4:06 – Stretch goals rewire your brain
5:15 – Use your future like a weapon
6:02 – Final thought: Your life depends on this
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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the outrage.

But here’s the thing: business doesn’t care about what’s fair. It cares about what works.

In this solo episode, Matt Haycox breaks down why most people totally misunderstand CEO pay, and why comparing your salary to a CEO’s is like comparing a spoon to a scalpel.

From how top CEOs create billions in value, to why some leaders do take the piss, Matt gives the straight-talking truth on performance, accountability, and how to stop whining and start winning.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Why this headline triggers so many
0:45 – “It’s not fair” vs how business actually works
1:15 – Time vs Outcomes: Why CEOs are paid differently
1:50 – Global talent: The best don’t come cheap
2:25 – CEO pay is usually earned, not handed out
2:55 – Yes, some take the piss. But most don’t
3:25 – Want fairness? Raise your value, not your volume

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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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
2:46 – Kili vs Base Camp: Which is Tougher?
8:45 – Why Doing It Alone Is Dumb
13:36 – Base Camp Reality: Cold, Brutal, Worth It
19:27 – Sherpas, Yaks & Life in the Mountains
23:17 – My Why: Why I Really Signed Up
24:35 – What It Cost (Spoiler: Not Cheap)
27:53 – Our Rating: Would We Do It Again?
29:30 – 3 Lessons That’ll Outlast the Trek
31:48 – Back to Business: Stretch Goals & Real Talk

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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
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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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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe

▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
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▶ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedi...