Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb helps four callers turn raw intent into real plans — from wildlife photography to wellness retreats.<ul><li>Hiran , @hiranmano— NYC technologist with a wildlife-photography dream. We scrap the “non-profit” label, set a $4,000/month client target in 6 months, and map revenue paths: paid shoots (zoos/NGOs/brands), print sales, a photo book, and gear sponsorships.</li><li>Philip Gidding — Electrician launching a pie-and-mash shop with a pay-it-forward model. We design a zero-budget launch: niche first (serve trades), film taste-test reactions at wholesalers, partner for in-store sampling, and use content to drive preorders.</li><li>Allegra Melloul, @a1legra — Paris-based creative torn between film, teaching, and service. We focus the mission: make the Divine Comedy film trilogy in Italy, fund impact work (orphans) via profit, and keep a small content-services roster for runway.</li><li>Janine Hanlon,  @janinehanlonlivingwell — Building affordable women’s wellness retreats. We kill limiting beliefs, expand beyond IG to TikTok/YouTube, and execute a revenue-share weekend pilot with an existing venue, then use profits to underwrite free places.</li></ul>Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free. 👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠ If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇 ⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠ _______________________________ In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb helps four callers turn raw intent into real plans — from wildlife photography to wellness retreats.Hiran , @hiranmano— NYC technologist with a wildlife-photography dream. We scrap the “non-profit” label, set a $4,000/month client target in 6 months, and map revenue paths: paid shoots (zoos/NGOs/brands), print sales, a photo book, and gear sponsorships.Philip Gidding — Electrician launching a pie-and-mash shop with a pay-it-forward model. We design a zero-budget launch: niche first (serve trades), film taste-test reactions at wholesalers, partner for in-store sampling, and use content to drive preorders.Allegra Melloul, @a1legra — Paris-based creative torn between film, teaching, and service. We focus the mission: make the Divine Comedy film trilogy in Italy, fund impact work (orphans) via profit, and keep a small content-services roster for runway.Janine Hanlon, @janinehanlonlivingwell — Building affordable women’s wellness retreats. We kill limiting beliefs, expand beyond IG to TikTok/YouTube, and execute a revenue-share weekend pilot with an existing venue, then use profits to underwrite free places.Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb helps four callers turn raw intent into real plans — from wildlife photography to wellness retreats.<ul><li>Hiran , @hiranmano— NYC technologist with a wildlife-photography dream. We scrap the “non-profit” label, set a $4,000/month client target in 6 months, and map revenue paths: paid shoots (zoos/NGOs/brands), print sales, a photo book, and gear sponsorships.</li><li>Philip Gidding — Electrician launching a pie-and-mash shop with a pay-it-forward model. We design a zero-budget launch: niche first (serve trades), film taste-test reactions at wholesalers, partner for in-store sampling, and use content to drive preorders.</li><li>Allegra Melloul, @a1legra — Paris-based creative torn between film, teaching, and service. We focus the mission: make the Divine Comedy film trilogy in Italy, fund impact work (orphans) via profit, and keep a small content-services roster for runway.</li><li>Janine Hanlon, &nbsp;@janinehanlonlivingwell — Building affordable women’s wellness retreats. We kill limiting beliefs, expand beyond IG to TikTok/YouTube, and execute a revenue-share weekend pilot with an existing venue, then use profits to underwrite free places.</li></ul>Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free

Why 25 Is the Most Dangerous Age for Your Dreams

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays?utm_source=chatgpt.com">⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠</a>. GoHighLevel—This is the last Simon Says episode of the season before we take a break — and we made it count. We took the show on the road, filled a room with founders, and turned public pressure into radical progress.<ul><li>Kemeesha Miah — Petite StaplesFive posts, a thousand followers, and hundreds of early buyers waiting. We lean into community as the product and give some live feedback.Website: <a href="https://www.petitestaples.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com">⁠https://www.petitestaples.co.uk⁠</a>. Petite Staples IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petite.staples?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">⁠@petite.staples⁠</a> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kemeesha_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet">⁠@Kemeesha_ ⁠</a></li><li>Nellie McQuinn — AWAY WillsWills don’t feel sexy — until they save families from chaos. We sharpen her offer, rethink investment, and plot a content path that sells first, then convinces.Website: <a href="https://www.awaywills.com⁠ ">⁠AWAY Wills ⁠</a>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awaywills?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">⁠AWAY Wills ⁠</a></li><li>Jonathan Dilley — Cocktail Jigger CompanyWe filmed a demo, pitched live, and scored a QVC buyer intro on the spot. Proof that boldness in the room changes the outcome.Website: Cocktail Jigger Company (<a href="https://www.cocktailjiggercompany.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">⁠cocktailjiggercompany.com⁠</a>)IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocktailjiggercompany?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">⁠ Cocktail Jigger Company ⁠</a> </li><li>Clare Ford — SwitchedON!Coaching for purpose, identity, and impact. We unpack how to help teens build emotional agility before they pick a “career.”Website: SwitchedON! (<a href="https://www.switchedonglobal.com/">⁠switchedonglobal.com⁠</a>) </li></ul>Daryl — DJ & ProducerHe created a track in four hours, played it that night — and earned a slot in front of 15,000 people. Because momentum is a force of its own.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darzgram">⁠https://www.instagram.com/darzgram⁠</a>.TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darzdj?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">⁠@Darzdj⁠</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2H6nlOtvkIS4tOeHsBqUw5?si=so2Px1Z3SIyWFJ-p9mVpUw">⁠DARZ⁠</a> —We’ll be on hiatus now, but the lessons don’t sleep. Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: ⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠. GoHighLevel — This is the last Simon Says episode of the season before we take a break — and we made it count. We took the show on the road, filled a room with founders, and turned public pressure into radical progress.Kemeesha Miah — Petite StaplesFive posts, a thousand followers, and hundreds of early buyers waiting. We lean into community as the product and give some live feedback.Website: ⁠https://www.petitestaples.co.uk⁠. Petite Staples IG: ⁠@petite.staples⁠ • ⁠@Kemeesha_ ⁠Nellie McQuinn — AWAY WillsWills don’t feel sexy — until they save families from chaos. We sharpen her offer, rethink investment, and plot a content path that sells first, then convinces.Website: ⁠AWAY Wills ⁠IG: ⁠AWAY Wills ⁠Jonathan Dilley — Cocktail Jigger CompanyWe filmed a demo, pitched live, and scored a QVC buyer intro on the spot. Proof that boldness in the room changes the outcome.Website: Cocktail Jigger Company (⁠cocktailjiggercompany.com⁠)IG:⁠ Cocktail Jigger Company ⁠ Clare Ford — SwitchedON!Coaching for purpose, identity, and impact. We unpack how to help teens build emotional agility before they pick a “career.”Website: SwitchedON! (⁠switchedonglobal.com⁠) Daryl — DJ & ProducerHe created a track in four hours, played it that night — and earned a slot in front of 15,000 people. Because momentum is a force of its own.IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/darzgram⁠.TikTok: ⁠@Darzdj⁠ Spotify: ⁠DARZ⁠ —We’ll be on hiatus now, but the lessons don’t sleep. Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠</a>. GoHighLevel—This is the last Simon Says episode of the season before we take a break — and we made it count. We took the show on the road, filled a room with founders, and turned public pressure into radical progress.<ul><li>Kemeesha Miah — Petite StaplesFive posts, a thousand followers, and hundreds of early buyers waiting. We lean into community as the product and give some live feedback.Website: <a href="https://www.petitestaples.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.petitestaples.co.uk⁠</a>. Petite Staples IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petite.staples?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠@petite.staples⁠</a> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kemeesha_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠@Kemeesha_ ⁠</a></li><li>Nellie McQuinn — AWAY WillsWills don’t feel sexy — until they save families from chaos. We sharpen her offer, rethink investment, and plot a content path that sells first, then convinces.Website: <a href="https://www.awaywills.com⁠ " rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠AWAY Wills ⁠</a>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awaywills?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠AWAY Wills ⁠</a></li><li>Jonathan Dilley — Cocktail Jigger CompanyWe filmed a demo, pitched live, and scored a QVC buyer intro on the spot. Proof that boldness in the room changes the outcome.Website: Cocktail Jigger Company (<a href="https://www.cocktailjiggercompany.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠cocktailjiggercompany.com⁠</a>)IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cocktailjiggercompany?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠ Cocktail Jigger Company ⁠</a> </li><li>Clare Ford — SwitchedON!Coaching for purpose, identity, and impact. We unpack how to help teens build emotional agility before they pick a “career.”Website: SwitchedON! (<a href="https://www.switchedonglobal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠switchedonglobal.com⁠</a>) </li></ul>Daryl — DJ &amp; ProducerHe created a track in four hours, played it that night — and earned a slot in front of 15,000 people. Because momentum is a force of its own.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darzgram" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/darzgram⁠</a>.TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@darzdj?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠@Darzdj⁠</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2H6nlOtvkIS4tOeHsBqUw5?si=so2Px1Z3SIyWFJ-p9mVpUw" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠DARZ⁠</a> —We’ll be on hiatus now, but the lessons don’t sleep. Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

We Took Simon Says Live (London Season Finale)

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________ Episode 11 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public We took Simon Says on the road and met founders turning ideas into momentum — right in front of a live audience.• Bethany Rooney — Space Candy Skin Playful, indie skincare built to earn its place in your bag. We talk scrappy product-market fit, sampling, and stories that make first-time customers hit “buy now.” Website: <a href="https://spacecandyskin.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://spacecandyskin.com</a>. Space Candy Skin • IG: @spacecandyskin • Sarah Knight — The Allergy Team Helping families and schools keep children with food allergies safe. We dig into trust, partnerships, and how to turn expertise into scalable training. Website: <a href="https://theallergyteam.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://theallergyteam.com</a>. The Allergy Team • IG: @theallergyteam • Lisa Shepherd & Saskia Roskam — The Biskery Hand-iced, personalised biscuits that travel well and make brands feel human. We map a content flywheel from bake table to bulk corporate orders. Website: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebiskery.com</a>. The Biskery • IG: @thebiskery • Stacey Cann — Franchise Strategist Turning proven businesses into repeatable models. We sketch a “teach, show, prove” path: workshops, case studies, and a simple discovery offer. Website: <a href="https://www.staceycann.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.staceycann.com</a>. Stacey Cann • IG: @staceycannfranchisestrategist • Hugh Johnston — Tyypo (AI writing coach) An AI coach that catches your most common writing mistakes and teaches you to fix them — we plan a waitlist-to-paid sequence. Website: <a href="https://tyypo.app?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tyypo.app</a>. Tyypo • IG: @tyypo.app • Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris — Matresa Building a maternal-health platform that supports mums and employers with preventative, personalised care. We design a pilot that proves outcomes. Website: <a href="https://www.matresa-app.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.matresa-app.com</a>. Matresa • Alt site: <a href="https://matresa.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://matresa.co.uk</a> • IG: @matresa_uk— Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free. 👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠ If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇 ⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠ _______________________________ Episode 11 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public We took Simon Says on the road and met founders turning ideas into momentum — right in front of a live audience. • Bethany Rooney — Space Candy Skin Playful, indie skincare built to earn its place in your bag. We talk scrappy product-market fit, sampling, and stories that make first-time customers hit “buy now.” Website: https://spacecandyskin.com. Space Candy Skin • IG: @spacecandyskin • Sarah Knight — The Allergy Team Helping families and schools keep children with food allergies safe. We dig into trust, partnerships, and how to turn expertise into scalable training. Website: https://theallergyteam.com. The Allergy Team • IG: @theallergyteam • Lisa Shepherd & Saskia Roskam — The Biskery Hand-iced, personalised biscuits that travel well and make brands feel human. We map a content flywheel from bake table to bulk corporate orders. Website: https://www.thebiskery.com. The Biskery • IG: @thebiskery • Stacey Cann — Franchise Strategist Turning proven businesses into repeatable models. We sketch a “teach, show, prove” path: workshops, case studies, and a simple discovery offer. Website: https://www.staceycann.com. Stacey Cann • IG: @staceycannfranchisestrategist • Hugh Johnston — Tyypo (AI writing coach) An AI coach that catches your most common writing mistakes and teaches you to fix them — we plan a waitlist-to-paid sequence. Website: https://tyypo.app. Tyypo • IG: @tyypo.app • Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris — Matresa Building a maternal-health platform that supports mums and employers with preventative, personalised care. We design a pilot that proves outcomes. Website: https://www.matresa-app.com. Matresa • Alt site: https://matresa.co.uk • IG: @matresa_uk — Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________ Episode 11 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public We took Simon Says on the road and met founders turning ideas into momentum — right in front of a live audience.• Bethany Rooney — Space Candy Skin Playful, indie skincare built to earn its place in your bag. We talk scrappy product-market fit, sampling, and stories that make first-time customers hit “buy now.” Website: <a href="https://spacecandyskin.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecandyskin.com</a>. Space Candy Skin • IG: @spacecandyskin • Sarah Knight — The Allergy Team Helping families and schools keep children with food allergies safe. We dig into trust, partnerships, and how to turn expertise into scalable training. Website: <a href="https://theallergyteam.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theallergyteam.com</a>. The Allergy Team • IG: @theallergyteam • Lisa Shepherd &amp; Saskia Roskam — The Biskery Hand-iced, personalised biscuits that travel well and make brands feel human. We map a content flywheel from bake table to bulk corporate orders. Website: <a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebiskery.com</a>. The Biskery • IG: @thebiskery • Stacey Cann — Franchise Strategist Turning proven businesses into repeatable models. We sketch a “teach, show, prove” path: workshops, case studies, and a simple discovery offer. Website: <a href="https://www.staceycann.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.staceycann.com</a>. Stacey Cann • IG: @staceycannfranchisestrategist • Hugh Johnston — Tyypo (AI writing coach) An AI coach that catches your most common writing mistakes and teaches you to fix them — we plan a waitlist-to-paid sequence. Website: <a href="https://tyypo.app?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tyypo.app</a>. Tyypo • IG: @tyypo.app • Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris — Matresa Building a maternal-health platform that supports mums and employers with preventative, personalised care. We design a pilot that proves outcomes. Website: <a href="https://www.matresa-app.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.matresa-app.com</a>. Matresa • Alt site: <a href="https://matresa.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://matresa.co.uk</a> • IG: @matresa_uk— Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Community is the ONLY Barrier to Entry

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________We took Simon Says on the road and met founders who are making something from nothing — right in front of a live audience.• Torie Fletcher — BootSkins A football mum who got tired of muddy boots and made a fix. From soggy socks to a product in market, Torie shows how a small idea becomes a brand when you share the journey and sell the first pair fast. Website: <a href="https://bootskins.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bootskins.co.uk</a>. BOOTSKINS <a href="https://bootskins.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BOOTSKINS</a> IG: @bootskinsuk. BOOTSKINS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootskinsuk/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Lyndsay Summerhill — Sexy Pickles Award-winning jars with a wink. We talk recipes, retail, and turning repeat buyers into superfans with story-first content and sampling. Website: <a href="https://sexypickles.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sexypickles.co.uk</a>. Sexy Pickles <a href="https://sexypickles.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sexy Pickles</a> IG: @sexypicklesuk. Sexy Pickles <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sexypicklesuk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Mish Choudhury — Be Iconic (AI fitness) An AI-powered coaching platform with a human heartbeat. We strip the pitch back to one promise: clear outcomes, real testimonials, one landing page that converts. Website: <a href="https://www.beiconic.app/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.beiconic.app/about</a>. Be Iconic <a href="https://www.beiconic.app/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">beiconic.app</a>• Andrew & Jo — The Wellness Lodge (back-garden clinic) A couple turning a garden room into a sanctuary for breathwork, cold plunge, and recovery. We map their first paid pilot and a neighbours-first launch. Website: <a href="https://www.kubowellness.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeS6XKswiZSVUeJtOaUmBoFaZQGlUFWwwTP-07khfdId6J7D00MqgJJjAUrEQ_aem_4EXrSnELhKTPYjdoBKvaWg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.kubowellness.com</a>IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kubowellness/#">kubowellness</a> • Ellie — ADHD-inspired apparel & customs A young designer channelling neurodivergent pride into wearable art. We sketch a collab-first plan (creator partners, limited drops) and the first 10 designs to ship. Website: TBA (studio set-up in progress).• Yoann Maurice — Ondes Wellbeing Boutique, education-driven coaching built for busy professionals. Website: <a href="https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk</a>. Ondes Wellbeing <a href="https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ondeswellbeing</a> IG: @ondeswellbeing. Ondes Wellbeing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ondeswellbeing/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Toby — for Oak Be Early-stage concept; we map a name/handle check, problem–promise–proof script, and first 10 customer interviews. • James Williamson — “Pureblood Pariah” (artist) We pivot from “drop a track” to a release machine: weekly lyric hooks, fan stitch prompts, and a Bandcamp-first offer. Bandcamp: <a href="https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com</a>. Pureblood Pariah <a href="https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pureblood Pariah</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ</a>. Pureblood Pariah <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>—Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.Episode 10 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free. 👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠ If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇 ⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠ _______________________________ We took Simon Says on the road and met founders who are making something from nothing — right in front of a live audience. • Torie Fletcher — BootSkins A football mum who got tired of muddy boots and made a fix. From soggy socks to a product in market, Torie shows how a small idea becomes a brand when you share the journey and sell the first pair fast. Website: https://bootskins.co.uk. BOOTSKINS BOOTSKINS IG: @bootskinsuk. BOOTSKINS Instagram • Lyndsay Summerhill — Sexy Pickles Award-winning jars with a wink. We talk recipes, retail, and turning repeat buyers into superfans with story-first content and sampling. Website: https://sexypickles.co.uk. Sexy Pickles Sexy Pickles IG: @sexypicklesuk. Sexy Pickles Instagram • Mish Choudhury — Be Iconic (AI fitness) An AI-powered coaching platform with a human heartbeat. We strip the pitch back to one promise: clear outcomes, real testimonials, one landing page that converts. Website: https://www.beiconic.app/about. Be Iconic beiconic.app • Andrew & Jo — The Wellness Lodge (back-garden clinic) A couple turning a garden room into a sanctuary for breathwork, cold plunge, and recovery. We map their first paid pilot and a neighbours-first launch. Website: https://www.kubowellness.com IG: @kubowellness • Ellie — ADHD-inspired apparel & customs A young designer channelling neurodivergent pride into wearable art. We sketch a collab-first plan (creator partners, limited drops) and the first 10 designs to ship. Website: TBA (studio set-up in progress). • Yoann Maurice — Ondes Wellbeing Boutique, education-driven coaching built for busy professionals. Website: https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk. Ondes Wellbeing Ondeswellbeing IG: @ondeswellbeing. Ondes Wellbeing Instagram • Toby — for Oak Be Early-stage concept; we map a name/handle check, problem–promise–proof script, and first 10 customer interviews. • James Williamson — “Pureblood Pariah” (artist) We pivot from “drop a track” to a release machine: weekly lyric hooks, fan stitch prompts, and a Bandcamp-first offer. Bandcamp: https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com. Pureblood Pariah Pureblood Pariah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ. Pureblood Pariah YouTube — Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free. Episode 10 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public

Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays⁠⁠⁠</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠HighLevel dashboard⁠⁠</a>_______________________________We took Simon Says on the road and met founders who are making something from nothing — right in front of a live audience.• Torie Fletcher — BootSkins A football mum who got tired of muddy boots and made a fix. From soggy socks to a product in market, Torie shows how a small idea becomes a brand when you share the journey and sell the first pair fast. Website: <a href="https://bootskins.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bootskins.co.uk</a>. BOOTSKINS <a href="https://bootskins.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">BOOTSKINS</a> IG: @bootskinsuk. BOOTSKINS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootskinsuk/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Lyndsay Summerhill — Sexy Pickles Award-winning jars with a wink. We talk recipes, retail, and turning repeat buyers into superfans with story-first content and sampling. Website: <a href="https://sexypickles.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sexypickles.co.uk</a>. Sexy Pickles <a href="https://sexypickles.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sexy Pickles</a> IG: @sexypicklesuk. Sexy Pickles <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sexypicklesuk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Mish Choudhury — Be Iconic (AI fitness) An AI-powered coaching platform with a human heartbeat. We strip the pitch back to one promise: clear outcomes, real testimonials, one landing page that converts. Website: <a href="https://www.beiconic.app/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beiconic.app/about</a>. Be Iconic <a href="https://www.beiconic.app/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">beiconic.app</a>• Andrew &amp; Jo — The Wellness Lodge (back-garden clinic) A couple turning a garden room into a sanctuary for breathwork, cold plunge, and recovery. We map their first paid pilot and a neighbours-first launch. Website: <a href="https://www.kubowellness.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeS6XKswiZSVUeJtOaUmBoFaZQGlUFWwwTP-07khfdId6J7D00MqgJJjAUrEQ_aem_4EXrSnELhKTPYjdoBKvaWg" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.kubowellness.com</a>IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kubowellness/#" rel="noopener noreferrer">kubowellness</a> • Ellie — ADHD-inspired apparel &amp; customs A young designer channelling neurodivergent pride into wearable art. We sketch a collab-first plan (creator partners, limited drops) and the first 10 designs to ship. Website: TBA (studio set-up in progress).• Yoann Maurice — Ondes Wellbeing Boutique, education-driven coaching built for busy professionals. Website: <a href="https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk</a>. Ondes Wellbeing <a href="https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ondeswellbeing</a> IG: @ondeswellbeing. Ondes Wellbeing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ondeswellbeing/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>• Toby — for Oak Be Early-stage concept; we map a name/handle check, problem–promise–proof script, and first 10 customer interviews. • James Williamson — “Pureblood Pariah” (artist) We pivot from “drop a track” to a release machine: weekly lyric hooks, fan stitch prompts, and a Bandcamp-first offer. Bandcamp: <a href="https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com</a>. Pureblood Pariah <a href="https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pureblood Pariah</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ</a>. Pureblood Pariah <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>—Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.Episode 10 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public

I Offered £11,000—On One Condition

Sponsored by HighLevel This episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HighLevel dashboard</a> —Episode 9 — Small audience, big leapThis week on Simon Says, five very different dreams share the same heartbeat: start before you feel ready.<ul><li>Daniel Sheehan — Travel creator He doesn’t have a million followers. He has a map and a point to prove. We swap “waiting to be discovered” for a simple promise: bring places to life so well that brands want to be part of the story.YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iwishididthattravel" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">I Wish I Did That When I Was Younger</a>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iwishididthattravel/#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">iwishididthattravel</a> </li><li>Sav — Smile Shield A dad with an idea to help families actually brush, not just mean to. We turn good intentions into a movement you can feel — the kind that makes a kid proud to show their grin.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sav160/#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">sav160</a>TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sav1602?_t=ZN-90LWNO9Dy10&_r=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sav1602</a>Web: <a href="https://www.smileshield.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">smileshield.co.uk</a> </li><li>William Matthews — <a href="https://www.oysterholidaycottages.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Oyster Holiday Cottages</a> A small team on a windy coast trying to build something that feels like home. We talk about hospitality as love: welcome notes, off-season memories, and leaving a place better than you found it.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oysterholidaycottages?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ajZiZWpwcng5bnkw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Oyster Holiday Cottages</a> </li><li>Declan Natras — From the Army to founder Standing on the edge of civilian life with a head full of ideas. We talk about courage in quieter forms: buying back your time, making your first £1k, and choosing the long road on purpose. </li><li>Lily (14) — Future sports broadcaster A teenager with a voice that belongs at the match. We sketch the first steps of a dream most adults are too shy to say out loud — and promise to check back soon.TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lily.gallagher74?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">lily.gallagher74</a> </li></ul>Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevel This episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free. 👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇 HighLevel dashboard — Episode 9 — Small audience, big leap This week on Simon Says, five very different dreams share the same heartbeat: start before you feel ready.Daniel Sheehan — Travel creator He doesn’t have a million followers. He has a map and a point to prove. We swap “waiting to be discovered” for a simple promise: bring places to life so well that brands want to be part of the story. YT: I Wish I Did That When I Was Younger IG: iwishididthattravel Sav — Smile Shield A dad with an idea to help families actually brush, not just mean to. We turn good intentions into a movement you can feel — the kind that makes a kid proud to show their grin. IG: sav160 TT: Sav1602 Web: smileshield.co.uk William Matthews — Oyster Holiday Cottages A small team on a windy coast trying to build something that feels like home. We talk about hospitality as love: welcome notes, off-season memories, and leaving a place better than you found it. IG: Oyster Holiday Cottages Declan Natras — From the Army to founder Standing on the edge of civilian life with a head full of ideas. We talk about courage in quieter forms: buying back your time, making your first £1k, and choosing the long road on purpose. Lily (14) — Future sports broadcaster A teenager with a voice that belongs at the match. We sketch the first steps of a dream most adults are too shy to say out loud — and promise to check back soon. TT: lily.gallagher74 Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

Sponsored by HighLevel This episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: <a href="https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays</a> If you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇<a href="https://app.gohighlevel.com/settings/snapshot/import/nzrUhgejJcOpiV6msQBK" rel="noopener noreferrer">HighLevel dashboard</a> —Episode 9 — Small audience, big leapThis week on Simon Says, five very different dreams share the same heartbeat: start before you feel ready.<ul><li>Daniel Sheehan — Travel creator He doesn’t have a million followers. He has a map and a point to prove. We swap “waiting to be discovered” for a simple promise: bring places to life so well that brands want to be part of the story.YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iwishididthattravel" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Wish I Did That When I Was Younger</a>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iwishididthattravel/#" rel="noopener noreferrer">iwishididthattravel</a> </li><li>Sav — Smile Shield A dad with an idea to help families actually brush, not just mean to. We turn good intentions into a movement you can feel — the kind that makes a kid proud to show their grin.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sav160/#" rel="noopener noreferrer">sav160</a>TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sav1602?_t=ZN-90LWNO9Dy10&amp;_r=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sav1602</a>Web: <a href="https://www.smileshield.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">smileshield.co.uk</a> </li><li>William Matthews — <a href="https://www.oysterholidaycottages.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oyster Holiday Cottages</a> A small team on a windy coast trying to build something that feels like home. We talk about hospitality as love: welcome notes, off-season memories, and leaving a place better than you found it.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oysterholidaycottages?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ajZiZWpwcng5bnkw" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oyster Holiday Cottages</a> </li><li>Declan Natras — From the Army to founder Standing on the edge of civilian life with a head full of ideas. We talk about courage in quieter forms: buying back your time, making your first £1k, and choosing the long road on purpose. </li><li>Lily (14) — Future sports broadcaster A teenager with a voice that belongs at the match. We sketch the first steps of a dream most adults are too shy to say out loud — and promise to check back soon.TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lily.gallagher74?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">lily.gallagher74</a> </li></ul>Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.

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Michael is a lifelong entrepreneur who has had his measure of good and bad luck. 

Not so long ago, he lost US$15m in cash and a thriving business, yet even with this experience, he is one of the most upbeat and positive people I have interviewed. 

He shares his insights into how to grow a business and stay sane in the mad world of being an entrepreneur.

Michael is a lifelong entrepreneur who has had his measure of good and bad luck. Not so long ago, he lost US$15m in cash and a thriving business, yet even with this experience, he is one of the most upbeat and positive people I have interviewed. He shares his insights into how to grow a business and stay sane in the mad world of being an entrepreneur.

Episode 4 | Michael Q Todd | Entrepreneur

Christine Gonsalves is an entrepreneur and writer with a legal background who believes she's never had bad luck. 

Christine has had many careers and loves to take risks: "taking risks makes you lucky." 

Starting her career as a defense lawyer, and having an idealistic idea of protecting the wrongly accused, she soon discovered the reality of the profession was far from the perfect purpose-driven career path.

Christine Gonsalves is an entrepreneur and writer with a legal background who believes she's never had bad luck. Christine has had many careers and loves to take risks: "taking risks makes you lucky." Starting her career as a defense lawyer, and having an idealistic idea of protecting the wrongly accused, she soon discovered the reality of the profession was far from the perfect purpose-driven career path.

Episode 3 | Christine Gonsalves | Entrepreneur

Simon Squibb interviews Daniel Grant and explores how luck has played a role in his life and why he and many others never fell totally happy with what they have got.

Episode 2 | Daniel Grant | Entrepreneur

Simon Says is where people with big dreams and big questions find real advice, actionable guidance and a community that believes in them

Hosted by entrepreneur Simon Squibb, each week Simon answers live calls and give you his insights on how to find, start, or grow your ideas and businesses.

Subscribe and join our community of dreamers and doers. Together, let’s turn your dreams into reality.

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