Why I Do It? Podcast

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Why I Do It? Podcast episodes

March 22, 2021A Conversation About Why We Do It - with Lisa Talbot
In this very special episode, John Paul has a conversation with special guest, personal stylist, Lisa Talbot, about life, business, and why they do it they way they do.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
If you want anything in life you have to work for it. You have to be prepared to put in the time in order to reach your goals.
Finding your ideal career is about looking at the thing you love, the thing you're passionate about, and making it work for you.
There's always a niche for us out there. Find your place in the world and determine how you can make it pay. This is the key to turning your passion into profits.
A positive mindset can turn any negative, or challenging situation, into a positive experience. It's all about perception.
BEST MOMENTS
'Every year is a lucky year'
'If you want something in life, you've got to work for it'
'If you get up each day, it never feels like work'
'Surround yourself with people who want to be part of your journey'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Lisa Talbot - https://www.lisatalbot.co.uk
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
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24 min
March 15, 2021You Can't Do 100 Tasks A Day And Give Them All Your Complete Attention
In this week's show, John Paul talks about why you should never spread yourself too thin when it comes to getting things done, and why giving it your all really matters.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
We must know how things work, but we do not need to be an expert in every little thing. Certainly, we do not need to be the one making everything happen.
By focussing purely on one task and giving it a hundred percent, you make sure the task is done properly. You can hire other skilled people to do the tasks you can't devote yourself to.
BEST MOMENTS
'A lot of people think they need to do everything'
'You need to know everything, but you don't need to do everything'
'Hire people who are better than you'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
9 min
March 08, 2021Celebrating Other People's Wins
In this week's episode, John Paul talks about why it's crucial that we not only celebrate our own achievement in life, but also those of other people.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Even our competitors need to know when they're doing good work. It may sound counterproductive, but it's on us to turn any situation into a positive.
There are very few people out there who act with malicious intent. Therefore, why should we not celebrate when something they do comes off well?
BEST MOMENTS
'We should be cheering our colleagues on from the sidelines'
'We're all in this together. We're all working really hard'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min
March 01, 2021Due Diligence
This week, John Paul talks about the importance of due diligence, and how it can help to prevent you from making costly errors.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
We all sometimes jump the gun and invest in something that turns out to be a flop. But if we do the research beforehand, we can help to prevent this from happening.
Due diligence doesn't just apply to purchases, but also to things in which we invest other things, such as time. This extends to staff and contractors.
When it comes to self-development, also make sure you’re giving yourself over to guidance from someone who can actually help you in a meaningful way.
BEST MOMENTS
'If you don't do your due diligence you can get ripped right off!'
'It's so, so important that we do these things'
'Make sure they're the right person for you'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min
February 22, 2021 Goal-Setting And Who Not To Tell
Goals are an essential part of life, and everybody should have them, however, there are certain goals and plans you should keep to yourself. In this week's show, John Paul tells you why.
6 min
February 15, 2021Going Broke To Look Good
In this week's episode, John Paul talks about living up to other's expectations, the misconceptions that people can have about each other, and why it's far more important to be true to ourselves.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
People assume that just because others are business owners, they have lots of cash in the bank. unfortunately, many business owners attempt to live up to this image, when the reality is different.
Living up to an image that isn't true can incur suddenly setbacks. It's far better to make sure you have enough money for the things that matter.
You don't need to spend money to prove you're a good person, even when it comes to charity. As long as you're making a positive difference to yourself, that's all that matters
BEST MOMENTS
'There's an image that people have in their head, that all business people are rich'
'There's people who have an image in their heads of what they want to be like'
'You don't need to be that guy'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
12 min
February 08, 2021Building Confidence
In this week's show, John Paul talks you through the ways in which you can build self-confidence, and why it is among the most effective of your tools when it comes to business and life.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
If we allow things in life to hold us back, then we can't possibly grow. We all face challenges in life, from public speaking to driving lessons - but by facing them down these things become second nature.
We all try and we all fail, but if we persevere, we push through the fear. This is how we learn - this is how we get there.
BEST MOMENTS
'It's like a baby learning to walk'
'You need to do it, or you won't grow'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min
February 01, 2021Which Room Are You In?
If you're in a room, and you think you're the smartest guy there, you may well be in the wrong room...
That's the topic on John Paul's mind this week, as he discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in order to get the best out of yourself.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
If you're the smartest guy in the room, you'll find yourself besieged by people in search of answers to their problems. Try to be the room in which you get to learn from others.
People aren't always motivated by the need to learn. Some are, unfortunately, motivated by a desire to bring you down. If you find yourself in this place, remove yourself as soon as you can.
Sometimes, even the people we love and hold dear, aren't the right people to talk to about your dreams and aspirations. Recognise this, and adjust the conversation.
BEST MOMENTS
'You always want to be a room where you're not deemed to be the smartest guy'
'I wanted to do things differently. I wanted a bigger, better life for myself'
'There'll always be another room'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
8 min
January 25, 2021Top Tips When Contacting Potential Workmen
This week, John Paul talks you through some of the top tips and best practices when it comes to making contact with potential workers for your business.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
If someone is letting you down in some way, and you have a job that needs to be performed, don't instantly resort to others who have let you down in the past.
Record your experiences with workers, advising your future self if this person provided a positive or negative experience. It'll help you to refine the people who can be trusted.
BEST MOMENTS
'What I do is put notes next to their name...'
'Do you want people on your team who will not do their best for you?'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
7 min
January 18, 2021Working 80 Hours A Week
In this week's show John Paul talks about those who work too hard from time to time, and why the idea of ramping up your hours on the job might seem like a good idea, but how in reality it can lead to burnout.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
When you begin a business, it's very important to put in the effort required to get it off the ground, but it should never be to the detriment of our health or personal life.
There is a certain pride in working, which is understandable. But we should never treat our overworking as a symbol of our endeavour.
By finding a balance between effort and momentum, as well as scale and growth, you end up earning far more money and working far less hours.
BEST MOMENTS
'Hours and effort are not always the same thing'
'I used to wear my hours like a badge of honour'
'It's so important to get that balance right'
ABOUT THE HOST
John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers).
Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry .
A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way.
Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk
This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
10 min

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