The Spike Podcast

The Spike Podcast

By Harry PortchBusiness
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The Spike Podcast episodes

  • Reading your way to success: how one young business owner used his ’Spike’ to take an online course, do lots of reading of books, and unlock a dream l...

    How's your reading? Do you plough through books like your life depends on it, or does the idea of turning a few pages fill you with dread?

    In this episode, we talk to Adam Power of PWRD Media as he talks us through his story, and ultimately reveals his 'Spike'.

    Adam transformed himself from being a deeply unhappy factory worker, to the owner of a successful e-commerce business that's helping its clients to really go places!

    The hope, as always, is that you can be inspired to identify your own 'Spike' and also use it for greatness.

    As you'll hear, Adam felt the fear, embraced the 'draw' of a better life, and made real positive changes to better his situation.

    It will be difficult to listen to this episode and not agree that for once, taking (an educated) gamble actually really paid off!

    During this conversation, you'll hear:

    How a YouTuber's online ecourse absolutely turned his chances of success completely around.

    How he's been able to maximise both his business and personal lifestyle happiness.

    How he stays on top and razor sharp focused with the help of a mentor and coach.

     

    30 min
  • Being yourself so you can ’make it’, because you need to so you can tell your story

    **WARNING - this episode contains STRONG language**

    Lewis Ellis is the epitome of 'lad done good'. 

    The Lancashire social media star found fame in 2018 when he appeared as a contestant on the hit BBC show "The Apprentice" and did really well in the show.

    He's a busy man, with business interests covering various industries including travel, and marketing. He's also branched into clothing.

    Despite his unrivalled work ethic which he describes as 'grafting' he still finds time for fun and pranks as his Tik Tok and Instagram accounts will attest.

    Whether you're a highly experienced six-figure corporate guru, or a teenager starting out, you'll get tremendous insight from this chat.

    During this conversation, you'll hear:

    His version of the events which unfolded on the TV show "The Apprentice" and how he STILL reacts whenever he hears the theme music.

    Lewis' previous vocation as a holiday rep.

    The many pranks he got press traction from including the incident with the swimming pool in the Titanic at the Trafford centre and the Syria escapade.

    The moment he enacted his Instagram manifesto and how it changed his life.

    Why his revolutionary travel idea had to be sidelined because of Covid, and how it led to the birth of the movement that is Hussel Marketing.

    Also Lewis reveals his "spike" and reveals who inspires him.

    And, in true Lewis Ellis fashion, he talks directly to you, and gives you a very real 'call to action', that he hopes will help you find your 'Spike'.

    Mind-blowing stuff!

    You can follow Lewis on his socials below:

    Linkedin

    Instagram

    Tik Tok

    YouTube

    "The Spike" with Harry Portch, founder of HM Staffing. 

    Music, editing and production from Podknows Podcasting.

    "The Apprentice" is a BBC Television show. 

    42 min
  • Using mindset and manifestation to become a successful young entrepreneur

    Do you think you're in control of your own life? Do you wish for your success, or do you actively seek it out using mindset and manifestation?

    Ted Lawlor has done just that.

    This young entrepreneur is a podcaster, positive mental health activist, and all round nice guy.

    Once you've listened to this, you'll also believe that you can achieve whatever you want to, just by applying a few practices.

    Having initially followed the typical route of 'doing a job' to sustain university, Ted just one day decided that enough was enough, and set about creating his own business idea.

    Out of that, grew a business hub for young entrepreneurs, and a podcast connecting him with them.

    If Only They Knew is now in its second season, and has had some quite high profile names.

    During this conversation, you'll hear:

    Ted's thoughts on the value of university.

    His podcast chat with mindset thought leader Robert Hisee that changed his life.

    Ted's advice for creating connections.

    Why authenticity matters, and how he knows if you're being fake.

    And, he reveals his "spike".

    You can follow Ted on his socials below.

    Youtube

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Linkedin

    "The Spike" with Harry Portch, founder of HM Staffing. 

    Music, editing and production from Podknows Podcasting.

     

    40 min
  • From Shirtless Chef to fitness (Litness) expert: how to leverage your spike on social media including TikTok and Instagram and grab a career in busine...

    Most of us are on social media in some form but few of us have figured out how to leverage it as brilliantly as David "Temps" Templer.

    The young entrepreneur, otherwise known as "Temp_tation" and the shirtless chef has a story that's incredible and inspirational.

    One listen to this, and you'll be transformed from thinking you can't use social media to build your brand, into knowing you absolutely can!

    Having initially started his social media journey with moderate success and traffic, a roasting from Gordon Ramsay propelled Temps into TikTok stardom.

    Now enjoying a following of half a million people, Temps uses his platform for positivity, promoting healthy living and clean eating through his Litness brand; a clever mix of lifestyle and fitness.

    During this conversation, you'll hear:

    Why Temps left behind a steady corporate job.

    The story of that Gordon Ramsay TikTok drama.

    Temps' ethos and criteria for brand collaborations.

    His viral 365 days of HIIT instagram campaign.

    And, he reveals his "spike".

    You can follow Temps on his socials below.

    Youtube

    Instagram

    TikTok

    "The Spike" with Harry Portch, founder of HM Staffing. 

     

    Music, editing and production from Podknows Podcasting.

     

     

    35 min
  • The Spike - A new show helping you recognise what makes you stand out in business

    We all have it. That 'Spike'. But what is YOUR 'Spike'?

    Is it your ambition? Is it your talent? Or is it your relentlessness to get results in business that most can only dream of?

    My name’s Harry Portch, and my show is about helping you figure out what your 'Spike' is, and how you can use it to get what you want in life and in business.

    Each episode we talk to entrepreneurs and business leaders who have identified their own 'Spike', and worked out to apply it in every day life.

    So what's YOUR 'Spike'? 

    Make sure you listen along, and myself and my guests will try to help you figure it out.

    Do please follow or subscribe via your favourite listening platform of choice, and let us know what you think of the show by leaving a rating and a review!

    1 min

About The Spike Podcast

From the publisher's feed

We all have it. That thing that makes us stand out, and be counted. And not just in business, in life. That ’Spike’. But what is YOUR ’Spike’? Do you know?