No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

From Russia to the Emirates: How Dmitry Krasnogor Cracked the Dubai Business Code

What happens when a sharp-minded entrepreneur from Russia lands in Dubai with nothing but hustle, vision, and an eye for opportunity?

In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dmitry Krasnogor to unpack 18 years of real business growth in the UAE, from building a corporate services empire to joining Dubai’s inner circle of high-net-worth dealmakers. They cover:

• Property prices: bubble or bargain?
• Corporate hacks that save thousands.
• Why “The 500 Club” isn’t just a flex.
• How networking in a sauna might land your next deal.

Tune in now to hear the raw truth about building a life (and legacy) in Dubai.

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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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Are distractions killing your productivity? In this episode, Matt Haycox flips the mic and shares his raw truth about focus, discipline, and doing work that actually matters. Forget bollocks, this is the no-nonsense breakdown of why most people fail to stay focused, anda how to fix it.

Matt explains how loving what you do is the ultimate productivity hack, and why most time management advice is total rubbish. He opens up about childhood passions, running businesses, and what changed when he stopped chasing the wrong goals.

Expect sharp takes on modern-day distractions (yep, social media, office noise, and emails), real tactics to reclaim your time, and a mindset shift that could literally change your life.

Whether you're a startup founder, creative, or corporate professional, this is the truth bomb you've been needing.

Listen if you want to:

• Stop procrastinating for good
• Get laser-focused on what actually matters
• Rewire your mindset for long-term success

Timestamps:
00:00 – The Harsh Truth About Focus 
00:04 – Why You’re Always Distracted (And Don’t Even Know It) 
00:43 – Focus Comes From Enjoyment, Not Willpower 
01:46 – How Childhood Passions Reveal Everything 
02:15 – The Real Reason You Can’t Stay Motivated 
02:41 – Final Thoughts: Fix This, Fix Everything

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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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Faking it online? Here’s why it’s killing your credibility and costing you real business.

In this brutally honest solo episode, Matt Haycox shares one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into on social media, trying to be someone they’re not. From forced personas to attention-chasing tactics, Matt breaks down why being fake is not just unsustainable, t’s bad for business.

He unpacks how your personal brand needs to align with your real-life presence, why authenticity outperforms clickbait in the long run, and how being consistent can actually convert followers into paying clients.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a content creator, or just someone tired of online bullshit, this one’s a wake-up call.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Fake content grabs attention, but not trust.
00:41 – Why fake personas never last.
00:56 – You won’t win if you don’t enjoy it.
01:45 – When your online self doesn’t match the real you.
02:22 – Why consistency builds real credibility.
02:32 – Authenticity isn’t hype, it’s smart business.

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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 Bankruptcy is the END? Think AGAIN!

This week, I'm busting myths about bankruptcy! It's not glamorised, but it's often misunderstood and NOT as catastrophic as you think. In fact, it could be your fresh start!

This is why the fear of financial loss holds people back. I reveal how bankruptcy can actually be a blessing in disguise , drawing a line under years of stress and debt.

Find out why your age matters , and how bankruptcy can be a recoverable event,  "not as tough as you think". Plus, if your credit rating is already ruined, this episode offers a game-changing perspective!

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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’s the real difference between building a brand and building a business? In this episode of No Bollocks, Anthony Chiaravallo, founder and CEO of Valo Media, breaks it down. From humble beginnings in a New York City "boiler room" startup to leading in the digital ad space, he shares what it really takes to scale in 2025’s fast-changing marketing landscape.

You’ll learn why most entrepreneurs are missing the point when it comes to performance marketing, how to balance organic vs. paid traffic, and why the best education doesn’t come from a textbook but from real-world experience and relationships. Chiaravallo also dives into brand building strategies, the future of digital marketing, SEO, and common pitfalls in Google Ads and social media advertising.

Whether you're running paid media campaigns, launching a new e-commerce brand, or just trying to cut through the noise with content marketing and brand awareness—this one’s for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: What is Performance Marketing?
2:23 – Anthony’s Entrepreneurial Story
10:50 – Why Marketing Education is Outdated
14:43 – Digital Strategy in 2025
20:45 – Performance Marketing 101
26:10 – Brand Building vs. Conversion Tactics
32:30 – Organic Marketing Done Right 

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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 these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. 

This week, we pull back the curtain on the legendary Warren Buffett. While many focus on his investment prowess, Matt and Rob reveal what truly sets him apart: the astonishing power of time and compounding. Discover why simply getting a high return isn't enough. The real challenge? Patience. Hear the candid truth about the struggle to avoid spending and control emotional urges, and how these seemingly small decisions can cost you hundreds of millions over a lifetime. 

This mic drop is a stark reminder that true wealth isn't just about making money; it's about the discipline to let it grow, and the critical lesson of choosing long-term freedom over short-term gratification. Get ready to rethink your financial life!

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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 success is about luck? Rob Moore says you’re dead wrong.
 In this no-nonsense episode, entrepreneur, author, and millionaire mentor Rob Moore strips back the truth about money, mindset, and making it big. From going broke to building an empire—this is the side of success they don’t teach in school.

We talk about the real reason most people stay broke, why no one’s coming to save you, and what separates the top 1% from the rest.

Listen now to learn:

• How Rob went from £50K in debt to multi-millionaire.
• Why discipline and consistency beat motivation every time.
• What most people get wrong about money, risk, and opportunity.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:47 – Rob’s Dubai April Fools
4:20 – The UK Tax Trap
7:29 – Is it Worth it being a Landlord?
11:04 – Rob's Ever-evolving Business Models and Strategies
14:28 – Creative Property Deals
21:51 – Leveraging Capital and Property
30:47 – Banking, Safety, and Spreading Risk Across Assets
36:34 – Bitcoin is a Volatile Savings Account
42:23 – Warren Buffett and the Power of Long-Term Compounding
51:39 – Fitness, Family & Staying Grounded
54:58 – Boxing, Fitness Challenges, & Rematch?
58:21 – 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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This episode isn’t about selling shoes. It’s about why millions of women aren’t moving – and how that’s silently impacting mental health worldwide.

In this powerful conversation, Matt Haycox sits down with Ana Seixas, Head of Marketing for ASICS Middle East, to uncover the science, the stigma, and the surprising stats behind the mental health crisis in women, and how movement is the key to unlocking confidence, clarity, and calm.

• Did you know just 15 minutes of movement a day can boost your mental health?
• Or that women are 20% less likely than men to exercise globally, and it’s not because they don’t want to?
• Or that teenage girls who move between 15–17 are 70% more likely to continue exercising into adulthood?

We’re diving into the global study by ASICS that reveals how lack of time, societal pressures, motherhood, and mental burnout are stopping women from moving, and how brands like ASICS are stepping up to change that through inclusive fitness communities, female-led initiatives, and science-backed gear that supports everybody.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:23 – How to Actually Say ASICS
2:09 – The Study That Changed Everything
3:58 – What Mental Health Questions Reveal
5:08 – Why Women Exercise Less
9:43 – Saudi’s Surprising Fitness Shift
10:46 – The 70% Teen Exercise Rule
13:32 – The Less You Move, The Worse You Feel
18:17 – Are Your Shoes Holding You Back?
21:25 – What Happened After the Study
23:06 – Why ASICS Focuses on Adults
25:34 – Do Shoes Differ by Region?
26:42 – How to Join ASICS Activities
27:24 – Final Takeaways 

Available on:
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube

Follow Matt for more no-bollocks business & lifestyle interviews: @nobollockswithmatthaycox
 Follow ASICS Middle East on Instagram: @asicsme

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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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Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist — Really? Let’s Break It Down.

Social media is screaming that billionaires are the root of all evil.
"Tax the rich!"
"Redistribute their wealth!"
"Nobody needs that much money!"

Sounds good on TikTok. Falls apart in real life.

In this episode, Matt Haycox takes aim at one of the most viral (and flawed) arguments online right now. He unpacks why billionaires aren’t the problem, but envy, oversimplification, and a broken system might be.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Why the internet hates billionaires
0:45 – “Too much money while others starve”
1:30 – “You can’t earn a billion ethically”
2:15 – “They’re hoarding while others suffer”
3:00 – “Nobody needs that much”
3:45 – Final truth: It’s not envy-proof—but it’s reality
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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 a fast-talking businessman swaps profits for purpose? Sri Akarshana isn’t your average entrepreneur. From dropping out of school to building successful companies, battling burnout, and transforming his life through spirituality and sobriety, this episode is a raw, no-filter look at what it really takes to evolve.

We talk building a brand from scratch, how breathwork and mindset saved his life, and the dangers of losing yourself in the grind. If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing the wrong goals, this one’s your wake-up call.

From addiction to ambition, breathwork to branding, Sri Akarshana’s story is a blueprint for breaking cycles and building something real.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:45 – From Street Life to Stillness
7:56 – Gangster Turned Entrepreneur
12:29 – Depression, Darkness & the Turning Point
19:50 – Manifestation: Myth or Method?
26:03 – What the Himalayas Taught Me
32:40 – Going Viral with a Purpose
35:22 – The Spiritual Hustle in Dubai
39:29 – Simple Habits That Changed My Life
41:45 – I Got Scammed (More Than Once)
47:12 – What’s Next on the Journey

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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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