The Real Hustle Podcast

Rob has built a business, flown commercial aircrafts, and worked jobs from McDonald's to petrol stations, so when he talks about tax, benefits, and the cost of running a company in Britain, he's speaking from experience, not theory.

In this episode, Rob gives us an unfiltered business owner's perspective on the UK's economic and political landscape: why the tax burden is quietly crushing entrepreneurs, what 9 million working-age people on benefits really says about our incentive system, and why the so-called "safety net" may be doing more harm than good.

We get into the real cost of employing people, the freedom vs. government control debate, and what Rob would actually do differently if he were in charge.

If you run a business, want to run a business, or just want to understand why Britain feels stuck, this one's for you.

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Follow Rob:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/robert-blakemore-78b647106/

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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Britain is at a breaking point. The deaths of Henry Nowak and Stephen Ogilvie have ignited a national conversation that can no longer be ignored, and the questions people are asking are getting harder to avoid.

Adam Lawrence returns to the podcast to cut through the noise on immigration: what the numbers actually say, what it means for British culture, and why the debate has never mattered more.

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Follow Adam Lawrence:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamglawrence/ 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@propenomixwithadamlawrence 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propertyadam

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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Robert Blakemore had one of the most coveted careers on the planet, a commercial airline pilot. He handled emergencies at 30,000 feet, and lived the dream most people only ever look up at. Then he walked away to run a business.

In this episode, Rob opens up about the moment he decided to leave the cockpit, the sleepless nights that followed, and what it really takes to go from a stable high-paying career to the uncertainty of entrepreneurship.

He also gets into the tax burden crushing business owners in Britain today and part 2 is a political conversation that is worth the wait.

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Follow Rob:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/robert-blakemore-78b647106/

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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In this episode, we sit down with Kaival Patel, dentist and founder of the Kana Health Group in Milton Keynes, to explore how he went from working as an associate dentist to building a multi-practice business alongside his wife.

Kaival shares the real story behind the leap: the failed purchase two weeks before his wedding, the hard lessons of buying an existing business, and the eye condition during COVID that made him realise he needed to take control of his future before life forced his hand.

From navigating NHS dentistry's frozen budget to mastering the identity shift from clinician to business owner, Kaival brings honest, practical insight that goes well beyond dentistry. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an entrepreneur, or anyone thinking about taking the plunge into business ownership, this conversation is packed with the kind of hard-won wisdom that no university course will ever teach you.

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Follow Kaival:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kaival-patel-12a1931b0/

Kanahealthgroup.com

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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Wendy Whittaker-Large built a multimillion-pound property portfolio from scratch, starting with a single student HMO in 1997 and scaling to nearly 250 units. all while raising four boys, two of whom were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. In this episode, she takes us through the real journey: the mistakes, the joint ventures, the council tax battles she actually won, and how financial freedom gave her the independence to start asking uncomfortable questions about the country she loves.

That independence eventually led her to Reform. Wendy opens up about why she joined the party, what she really thinks about Britain's future, the HMO myths she's fighting to correct, and yes, she answers the question directly: are you racist? The common assumption of members of this party. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about property, politics, and what happens when a mother decides the system needs changing.

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Follow Wendy:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-whittaker-large

Instagram - www.instagram.com/wendy_whittakerlarge

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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In this episode, Dylan sits down with Wendy, property investor turned political activist, to discuss the state of modern Britain.

Wendy pulls no punches, sharing her deep concern for a country she believes is being held back by poor governance, reckless spending, and a growing national debt that shows no sign of slowing down.

From her involvement with the Reform Party to her decision to stay in the UK and fight for change rather than flee abroad, Wendy makes a passionate case that Britain's best days are ahead, but only if the right voices are heard.

This is a candid, unfiltered conversation about power, politics, and the future of Great Britain.

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Follow Wendy:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-whittaker-large

Instagram - www.instagram.com/wendy_whittakerlarge

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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What happens when a Roblox game developer with over a decade of experience building virtual worlds turns his attention to artificial intelligence? You get an honest, wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the hype and gets real about what AI actually is, what it's already doing, and where it might be taking us.

This episode covers everything from simple definitions of AI to the bigger, scarier questions around job displacement, security vulnerabilities, hallucinations, and even quantum computing. No filter, no fluff, just two people having the kind of open discussion that's becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're deep in the tech world or just trying to understand what all the noise is about, this one's for you.

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Follow Josh:

LinkedIn - /www.linkedin.com/in/rbxjosh/

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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People see the success, we discuss the hustle. In this episode, Joel talks about the unique position he and his band have found themselves in, growing alongside Olivia Dean on their journey to Coachella, the Grammy Awards, and beyond.

From long hours of practice to the realities of touring, and balancing it all with marriage, this episode is packed with honest stories and valuable lessons from a career that’s on the rise.

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Follow Joel:

Instagram - @joelwaters

www.joelwaters.co.uk

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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In part two, Amy gets brutally honest about her journey through bullying, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and what actually helped her come out the other side. She challenges the idea that anxiety is who you are, and why getting help before you hit crisis point changes everything.

From death threats online to working on a mental health ward while fighting her own battles, Amy's story is raw, real, and full of practical takeaways. If you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand mental health better, this one's worth your time.

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Follow Amy:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/amy-warren-170373162/

Instagram - @rugbywithamy

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

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Amy went from night shifts in care and playing club rugby to building a viral content channel, a social media agency, and a property portfolio in the Cotswolds, all starting from content she made during lockdown.

In this episode, we unpack the injuries, ADHD, the grind, and the mindset behind one of women’s rugby’s most recognisable online voices.

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Follow Amy:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/amy-warren-170373162/

Instagram - @rugbywithamy

Follow Dylan Russell:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-russell-b33512163/ 

Instagram - @_dylan_russell

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See you next week,

Dylan

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information only, not professional advice. Views are our own and not those of any associated organisation. Consult a professional for specific needs. Guest views are their own and not necessarily those of the host or The Real Hustle Podcast. We do not guarantee accuracy, and content is used at your own risk. By listening, you agree to these terms.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.