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

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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

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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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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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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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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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What happens when your body forces you to stop?

After suffering a near-fatal health scare, entrepreneur Allaoua Gaham walked away from a multimillion-dirham fashion empire and redefined his life through yoga, breathwork, and self-mastery. In this deeply human conversation, Allaoua reveals the powerful link between burnout, healing, and purpose—and why CEOs, founders, and high-performers need stillness more than they realise.

From training with Russian special forces to teaching chair yoga to Dubai’s busiest executives, Allaoua proves transformation starts where excuses end.

Timestamps
0:00 - Yoga Intro
17:31 - Allaoua Gaham's Background
26:21 - What prompted starting a Business?
32:32 - In Hospital
36:14 - Selling the Business After Hospital
44:17 - Getting into Teaching
50:32 - What does Depression mean?
57:32 - Younger and Older Yogi's
59:02 - Breathwork and Acidity Levels in the Body
01:10:25 - Current Business Model
01:18:39 - 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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The CEO of British Gas just got a £245K pay rise—and your energy bill went up. But here’s the real question: are we blaming the wrong people?

In this fiery breakdown, we cut through the outrage and explain what’s really driving prices, why CEO pay isn’t as outrageous as it seems, and the actual solutions that could make energy fairer for everyone. This isn’t about defending billionaires—it’s about understanding how the system works so we can fix it without breaking it further.

Be angry. But be accurate.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:44 – What people think is happening
1:04 – What’s actually happening
2:46 – Why do CEOs get paid so much?
3:53 – Should we nationalise energy?
4:37 – Real solutions that actually help
5:30 – Final thoughts & where to aim your outrage

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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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 “If you don’t like who you see in the mirror—change it.”

What does it take to completely reinvent your life at 40? Andy and Jacqueline Elliott, founders of the Elliott Group, open up about their rock-bottom moment, the brutally honest relationship that saved them, and how they built one of the fastest-growing training empires in the world.

This is not just about sales. It’s about becoming the version of yourself you’re most proud of—at home, in business, and in life. From turning pain into power to redefining success beyond money, this episode will shake your perspective.

Watch now to learn what makes a Category King, why most sales training is broken, and how to build a brand so real, it repels the wrong people and attracts everything else.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:28 – Andy's Backstory
8:28 – At Home but Not at Home
13:20 – Jacqueline's Background
15:37 – The Start of the Elliott Group
20:11 – What Success Looks Like
29:41 – We Wait Until Rock Bottom to Make a Change
31:32 – Building the Elliott Group Brand
35:21 – How Far Do You Push to Close a Sale?
38:26 – Is Marketing More Important Than Sales?
39:38 – What Is a Category King?
41:54 – Controversial Truths About Branding
44:11 – Losing a $1M Contract for Being Shirtless
46:11 – Staff Qualities & Team Culture
53:35 – A Six-Pack Mentality
57:30 – The Future of The Elliott Group
01:01:42 – 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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"Marketing is a skill, not a button to click."

In this episode, Matt interviews Ben Heath, a performance marketing expert, discussing the common pitfalls small businesses face in marketing, the importance of understanding performance marketing, and the role of personal branding in business growth. They explore strategies for effective advertising, the balance between short-term and long-term marketing goals, and the significance of content in driving customer acquisition. Ben shares insights on how to choose the right advertising platforms and the future of his business as he aims to expand his personal brand.

Timestamps:
00:00- Introduction to Performance Marketing
02:44 - Common Marketing Mistakes by Small Businesses
05:00 - The Importance of Marketing Skills for Business Owners
07:05 - Understanding Performance Marketing
10:35 - The Balance Between Short-Term and Long-Term Marketing
12:48 - Choosing the Right Advertising Platforms
14:52 - Real-Life Marketing Strategies for Business Loans
22:26 - The Role of Content in Advertising
24:35 - Building a Personal Brand in Business
30:44 - Future Plans and Business Growth Strategies

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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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