No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

In this video, Matt shares 10 traits of babies and kids he believes are essential for success as an entrepreneur or in life in general. Traits that babies already have. Traits that many kids already have, but for whatever reason, they get lost with age and by the time you're an adult, most people have lost these traits. Is this why so many people live a life of non-fulfillment and don't achieve their dreams?? Tune in now to find out!

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - 1 Don't Take No For An Answer
1:07 - 2 Creativity
1:44 - 3 Embrace Strangers
2:21 - 4 Taking Risks Without Overthinking
3:06 - 5 Asking For Whatever They Want
3:39 - 6 Learning Quickly
4:48 - 7 Curiosity
5:13 - 8 The Willingness To Experiment
5:42 - 9 Collaboration Skills
6:40 - 10 They Appreciate Simplicity

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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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Did you know? Statistical analysis can predict future trends with 80% to 90% accuracy, guiding strategic decisions. 
Discover how statistical analysis can predict your company's future success with Jadd Elliot Dib, Tech Entrepreneur of the Year and visionary behind Pangaea X—the pioneering platform revolutionising data analytics freelancer recruitment.
Explore Jadd's journey into data, the impact of AI on job markets, and hidden realities within major accounting firms. From cybersecurity to real-life data collection, uncover Pangaea X's mission to unite global freelancers and their network of 20,000+ professionals.
Gain insights into marketing strategies, client diversity, and lessons learned from mistakes. Embrace AI to navigate technology's evolving landscape and ensure your business thrives.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Jadd's Background - where did the data journey begin?
3:45 - AI Will Dictate Your Future Jobs?
5:47 - What are the Dirty Secrets from inside the Big Four/Boutique?
11:19 - Accountancy Firms and Cybersecurity
13:01 - Real Life Example of Data Collection
18:25 - Who Decides the Data Points they want to Collect?
20:19 - How Pangaea X Started
23:55 - About Pangaea X
28:24 - What is Pangaea X?
32:40 - Pangaea X has 20,000+ Freelancers
33:40 - What has been a Costly Mistake and the Lesson Learnt?
36:38 - A Marketing Bootcamp for a Bootstrapped Tech Business - How did you get those Freelancers?
39:18 - Do You Get Strong Word of Mouth?
40:01 - Are the Clients One Man Band/Small Business Owners or Big Corporates?
42:18 - Will Your Specific Niche of Data and AI Grow? Are there people on Fiverr in the Niche?
43:26 - How to Connect with Jadd and Pangaea X!
44:04 - Why, if you DON'T Embrace AI, you are Guaranteed to a Very Dramatic Failure!

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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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My Weekly Roundups are BACK. Every Sunday, I’ll be sitting down to share a candid look at my week—highlighting the good, the bad, and the NO BOLLOCKS reality of doing business. It’s not always sunshine and daisies.

Last week, I sat down with Jamie Barr. We discussed Dubai, the challenges of hiring IDIOTS, and the power of building a personal brand. 

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Hiring Staff in Dubai
4:22 - Biggest Advantages of Being in Dubai
8:11 - Workplace Culture and Hiring Idiots
13:30 - Psychometric Testing Companies
18:33 - Personal Brand
24:25 - Benefits of the Personal Brand
26:07 - Dubai Summer
30:18 - Conclusion

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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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In this episode, Matt dives deep into the concept of fear to him, breaking it down into two primary concerns: regret and death. While death remains an uncontrollable unknown, Matt emphasises that regret is something we can manage. Sharing his personal philosophy, Matt stresses the importance of seizing opportunities and not letting fear hold us back. Whether it's starting a business, travelling, or simply asking someone out, Matt's message is clear: the real fear lies in the chances we don't take. Tune in to get inspired and learn how to live a life free of regret by embracing every opportunity. Stop making excuses and start living boldly—the Matt Haycox way.

Timestamps
0:00 - What is Fear?
0:04 - Death
0:21 - Regret
0:33 - Take Opportunities When Possible
0:57 - 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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#empathy #business #money #life #success

Get ready for a podcast episode that's going to change the way you think about empathy! We kick things off by breaking down the key differences between empathy and sympathy—it's more important than you think. Discover the game-changing benefits of empathy in both your personal life and your career. We dive into the benchmarks for classifying depression and share practical tips for developing empathy skills that will set you apart. Learn how empathy can skyrocket your business success and get strategies to tackle big issues head-on. Want to be a great listener? We've got the tactics you need. And should empathy training be just for management, or for everyone? We debate it all.

Explore the cultural nuances of empathy and get an inside look at Mimi's fascinating backstory. Find out how empathy is shaping branding and get the scoop on Mimi's must-read book, "Softening the Edge." Plus, we tackle the connection between empathy and loneliness.

Don't miss out on these juicy insights and key takeaways that will transform your understanding of empathy and make you 10000x more successful.

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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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Struggling to achieve your personal best? Join me on No Bollocks with Matt Haycox as I chat with Ana Seixas, Marketing Director of ASICS, about their "Move Her Mind" campaign, tackling why women drop out of exercise.

Ana shares insights from a global study on exercise and mental health, revealing barriers like time pressures, low self-confidence, and intimidating environments. We discuss why women exercise less than men and explore regional trends.

Learn why exercising between ages 15 and 17 is crucial, how decreased exercise leads to less motivation, and what sets ASICS shoes apart. Get updates on the ongoing study, ASICS' focus on adult trainers, and regional product variations. Ana also encourages getting involved with ASICS activities to support and inspire more women to move.

Discover strategies to help women embrace the benefits of exercise for mental health and well-being. Tune in now!

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Asics Pronunciation
1:55 - A Study on the Impact of Exercise and Movement on Mental Heath
3:44 - What kind of questions are you asking for Mental Health?
4:53 - Women Exercise LESS Than Men?
9:29 - Were there any Regional Differences with Women?
10:32 - If you exercise between 15 and 17, you're 70% more likely to continue in later life
13:18 - The Less You Exercise, the Less You Feel Like Exercising
18:03 - What Sets Your Shoes Apart?
21:11 - Has the Study continued going?
22:51 - Asics have High Focus on Adults trainers
25:19 - Different Products over Different Regions?
26:28 - Get Involved with Asics Activities
27:10 - Conclusion

#ASICS, #MoveHerMind, #womensexercise, #mentalhealth, #fitness #barriers, #regional #exercisetrends, #ASICStrainers, #study #workout #womenthatlift #running, #trainers, #exercise #motivation, #communitysupport, #podcast #podcasting

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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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In this episode, Matt dives into a high-pressure scenario: how to make £10,000 by the end of the week. Drawing from his own experiences, including his comeback after losing everything in 2008, Matt shares practical strategies for selling skills and leveraging networks. He emphasises the importance of having a valuable skill set to fall back on, especially for making the most money. Whether you're a finance broker, a language teacher, or a gardener, Matt’s insights will inspire you to use your unique abilities to solve problems and generate income quickly. Tune in to learn how to turn your skills into cash, even when the stakes are high.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:04 - Scenario Assumption: I've Probably Lost Everything
0:27 - What I Did Post Bankruptcy
0:59 - Tap into My Network, Use My Experience and Skillsets

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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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In this episode, Matt tackles the tough topic of bankruptcy. People often assume bankruptcy is the worst thing that can happen, but Matt offers a different perspective. While acknowledging the challenges and impact on others, he explains why bankruptcy is not as bad as it seems and can even be a blessing. Matt shares his own experiences and analogies, comparing bankruptcy to the relief of ending a terminal illness. He encourages listeners to take risks, especially when young, and not to fear financial loss. If you're struggling, bankruptcy might be the clean slate you need to start fresh. Tune in for Matt's candid advice on overcoming financial failures and building a better future!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - I'm Not Glamorising Bankruptcy
0:23 - But You Shouldn't Be Scared Of Bankruptcy
0:56 - Far Too Many People Fear Bankruptcy
1:16 - Comparison to Terminal Illness
2:06 - The Reality of Bankruptcy
2:40 - It's Probably a Blessing For You
2:52 - WHY You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Bankruptcy!
3:13 - Credit Rating?
3:28 - You're Not Doing Any Productive Work When You're Worried
3:46 - Conclusion

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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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In this episode, Matt delves into the true secret of wealth: keeping money! While many people find making money challenging, Matt argues that it's easier than it seems—it's keeping and growing that money that's tough. He shares his insights on avoiding the pitfalls of impulsive spending and poor investments. Matt reflects on his own financial journey, emphasizing the importance of consistently setting aside a portion of income for long-term investments. He underscores the value of understanding compound interest and playing the long game. Tune in to hear Matt’s practical advice on building and maintaining wealth, drawn from his 25 years of experience!

Timestamps
0:00 - The Secret to Being Wealthy
0:24 - What's Most Difficult?
0:41 - I Have a Money Spending Problem
1:05 - My Biggest Regret
2:01 - Conclusion

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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/
▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedi...

In this episode, Matt Haycox reflects on his experience in the strip club business, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding it. Despite the playful image often associated with strip clubs, Matt reveals the complexities involved in running such establishments, from managing personnel to navigating regulatory hurdles and dealing with local authorities. He emphasizes the valuable lessons learned in areas like finance, regulation, and public relations, which have transcended into his other ventures. Matt's candid insights offer a fresh perspective on the business landscape beyond the stereotypes.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - How can you be an entrpreneur and own a strip club?
0:30 - People Forget They Are Genuine Business
1:23 - I Got To Learn So Much From It
2:40 - Conclusion

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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/
▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedi...