Stay Hungry - Marketing Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Stay Hungry podcast, Joel Stone welcomes back Benjamin Owen for Part 2 of their inspiring conversation on personal growth, leadership, and getting out of your own way. Benjamin, who began his career as a body transformation coach, shares his remarkable journey into the world of performance coaching, where he now helps leaders unlock their full potential by addressing physical fitness, emotional intelligence, and mindset.

Throughout this episode, Benjamin dives into the deeper challenges that high-performing individuals face, from the critical role of emotional intelligence to the struggle of balancing personal and professional lives. He shares personal insights from his own life, including how divorce and the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his perspective and led him to transition from gym owner to an online performance coach.

Key topics include:

• The "Nice Guy" Syndrome: How repressed emotions and a lack of boundaries can sabotage your success, and why Benjamin believes healthy boundaries are essential for thriving in both work and personal relationships.
• Men's Work and Support Systems: The importance of finding the right group of like-minded individuals to support personal growth, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can propel your development.
• Balancing Stress and Rest: Benjamin emphasises that real growth comes from understanding the importance of rest and recovery, and shares how leaders can move from a fear-driven to a love-driven motivation for sustainable progress.
• Leadership and Personal Development: From operator to owner mindset, Benjamin breaks down the journey of becoming a more self-aware leader and building a support system that includes coaches, therapists, and nutritionists.

Key Takeaways:

• Developing personal growth and self-awareness is crucial for becoming an effective leader.
• Setting and maintaining strong boundaries is vital for achieving success in all areas of life.
• Being around the right people can fast-track your personal and professional development.
• Finding the right balance between stress and recovery is key to sustaining long-term success.
• Moving from fear-driven to passion-driven motivation can lead to a profound transformation in both your personal and professional journey.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to break free from limiting beliefs and achieve exponential growth, both personally and professionally.

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In this insightful episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, host Joel Stone is joined by Benjamin Owen, a performance coach and founder of 10x Tribe. Benjamin shares his incredible journey from a body transformation coach to a highly sought-after performance expert, focusing on helping leaders break through their limitations and achieve exponential growth.

Starting out as a gym owner, Benjamin quickly realised that his clients' success was tied not just to physical training but to their emotional and personal well-being. Joel and Benjamin explore how emotional intelligence and personal growth play a critical role in both professional and personal success. Benjamin opens up about his own experiences with workaholism, the impact of his divorce, and how he transformed his life during the COVID-19 pandemic, transitioning from a gym owner to an online coach.

The conversation covers essential topics like setting boundaries, the "Nice Guy" syndrome, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right support team to accelerate personal and professional development. Benjamin’s powerful insights on leadership, self-awareness, and motivation offer listeners a roadmap to getting out of their own way and unlocking their full potential.

Whether you're a business owner, leader, or simply on a journey of personal development, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you transform your mindset and drive real results.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional intelligence is a critical tool for both personal and professional growth.
• Setting clear boundaries is essential for success in all areas of life.
• Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can accelerate your personal and leadership development.
• Balancing stress and recovery is key to sustainable high performance.
• Shifting from fear-based to love-based motivation leads to more fulfilling progress.

Tune in to hear Benjamin Owen’s transformative insights on leadership, growth, and getting out of your own way!

Links:

Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/

Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/

Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/

Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers

Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051

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In this episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, host Joel Stone sits down with Dipesh Virji, a sales consultant, podcast studio owner, and host of The Mindful Creator Podcast. Dipesh shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s rising audio influencers.

Starting out as a door-to-door salesman at just 15, Dipesh’s career has spanned multiple industries, from Electrical Engineering to Accountancy and Finance, and eventually entrepreneurship. Throughout the conversation, Dipesh and Joel discuss the world of sales, exploring what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive market.

Listeners will gain insights into:

• The importance of authenticity and understanding customer needs in sales.
• How building genuine relationships can lead to long-term success.
• Dipesh’s personal development journey and the mindset shifts needed for growth.
• The challenges and rewards of running a podcast studio in the ever-evolving audio space.

Key Moments

• If you allow yourself to experience people saying ‘no’, when you go on to sell something that people actually need, that ‘yes’ will feel so easy.
• You need to fully understand how your product works. That way, when it comes to selling the product, you have the knowledge to tell your prospect why ‘this’ is better for them than something else.
• Getting rid of pricing can remove a lot of objections from a prospect. If someone tries your product/service and they like it, then money doesn’t matter as much.
• You should try to re-frame every negative thought you have into an opinion that is helping you come to a decision.
  
  

Whether you're looking to refine your sales techniques, embrace personal growth, or simply draw inspiration from Dipesh’s incredible story, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable insights. Don’t miss out on learning how to "do sales right" with one of the industry’s rising stars.

Links:

Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/

Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/
Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/

Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers
Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051

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In this captivating episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, host Joel Stone sits down with Dipesh Virji, a sales consultant, podcast studio owner, and host of The Mindful Creator Podcast. Dipesh shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the UK's rising audio influencers.

From his first job at 15 as a door-to-door salesman for Anglian Windows to his current role as a sought-after sales consultant, Dipesh’s story is one of perseverance, adaptability, and success. He recounts how his sales journey began while working in his mother’s opticians during his studies in Accountancy and Finance. These experiences laid the foundation for the sales skills he continues to hone today.

Joel and Dipesh dive into the intricacies of sales techniques, focusing on the power of authenticity, understanding customer needs, and building genuine relationships. Dipesh emphasises the importance of continuous learning, personal development, and mindset shifts for success in both sales and life.

Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look into Dipesh's entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in the audio space, where he leverages his expertise to help others succeed. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to improve their sales skills or gain inspiration from a self-made success story.

Key Takeaways:

• If you have a fear of rejection, you should decide that you’ve been rejected already. Go out and see how many times you can get rejected, because eventually someone will say yes.
• Success comes from being able to sell yourself well. Not from being smart.
• Success is about how willing you are to go through rejection until you get that yes from someone.
  
  

Tune in to learn how to do sales right with Dipesh Virji in this must-listen episode.

Links:

Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/

Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/
Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/

Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers

Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051

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In this episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Joel and Martha discuss how to master stage presence for maximum impact. Whether you’re preparing for a big talk or presenting on Zoom, they look at strategies to engage your audience, structure your talk, and deliver memorable takeaways. Joel shares his experiences, including overcoming personal challenges and honing his delivery techniques, while Martha explores the mindset needed to handle the pressure and anxiety that often come with public speaking. This episode is packed with practical tips on controlling the room's energy and ensuring your message hits home.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

- "Your audience will remember one key takeaway. Nail it, and you’ve won the room."
- "If you're not prepared to challenge yourself on stage, you’ll never challenge your audience."
- "Preparation is everything. You can’t wing a stage talk and expect it to land. Know your points, rehearse them, and deliver with confidence."
- "A great stage presence isn’t about gimmicks or stunts—it’s about knowing your message and delivering it with authority and purpose."


VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

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In this episode, Joel and Martha talk about how powerful having authority is, particularly in marketing or as a business owner. Playing to your strengths and leaning on your knowledge is key. Joel explains how to ask customers for testimonials and the massive impact that they can have on your business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

Website - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you know you’ve got things that can help people in terms of my beliefs and ways of teaching, but if you can’t get your voice and message out there, then how are you meant to help that person?
• If you already have someone who can teach you the habits you need to improve yourself, then it’s all just about applying those habits consistently to improve.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

Website - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Time is important but energy is just as important. You can have as much time as you want, but if you haven’t got the energy to fulfil the time, then how productive are you really being?
• If you’ve just had a good workout, you’ve eaten the right things, you’ll walk into work and you can give all of your attention to one thing. You’ll be more productive than if you’ve rolled out of bed and rushed to work.
• There are two types of business owners. One that will say ‘How can I get as much out of this for as little input as possible’, and one that will say ‘How can I constantly improve, and as a by-product of that, I will get more out of it’.
• Being physically and mentally strong and healthy will always apply to business. By looking after yourself and being the best version of yourself, you’re also looking after your business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

Website - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/

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In this episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Joel and Martha discuss essential mindset strategies for stacking the odds in your favour, both in business and life. Both Joel and Martha have done huge amounts of work on this over the last few years – physically and mentally. As an often-overlooked topic, this episode covers personal growth, productivity hacks, and the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. "You can turn a bad day into a good day just by practicing some positive mindset techniques. It literally makes you realize that most things in life are about perspective."
2. "Remember, pressure is a privilege. Everyone else is kind of going through these things, and just feeling inspired can make a huge difference."
3. "The Compound Effect of giving you guys the freedom to change your environment has only been positive. Changing your workspace can significantly boost productivity and creativity."
4. "Control the controllables... 80% of the things that you worry about will never happen. Focus on what you can control and let go of the rest."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

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In this episode, Joel and Martha discuss the unconventional truths of advertising success. They explore how sometimes the most impactful ad campaigns defy traditional brand guidelines, showing that a raw, unpolished ad can often outperform a meticulously designed one. Learn why grabbing attention is crucial and how the effectiveness of your ad depends more on stopping the scroll than on perfecting your copy. Plus, they discuss the financial side of customer acquisition, emphasising the need to align your ad spend with your business goals.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The ‘ugly ad’ as a concept does stop scroll.
• Sometimes an ad that looks sh*t will perform better than an ad that looks ultra-polished because it grabs people’s attention.
• If you can’t stop the scroll with your ad, then it doesn’t matter how good your copy is because nobody will ever read it.
• What would you be willing to pay if you could walk into a warehouse and buy your customers off the shelf? Ultimately if the answer is £1,000 and you want 20 new customers that year, you need to find £20,000 for your advertising.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Stay Hungry Podcast Series

Stay Hungry Bestselling Book

ABOUT THE HOST

Joel Stone

Joel Stone is a marketer and disciple of business strategy. After seeing the impact of the 2008 recession, he decided to take control and leave employment to set up in business for himself. He quickly built an award-winning design agency, partnering with Andy on numerous projects until they formed Codebreak in 2019.

Having previously helped brands including GlaxoSmithKline, Diageo, Beta Tools, and Channel 4, Joel’s work has been seen all over the world. He takes pride in applying techniques normally reserved for huge corporations to SMEs throughout the UK. Case studies of Joel’s work have featured in Design Week, The Drum, and Social Media Today.

Website - https://www.codebreak.co.uk/

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