Episodes

Phil spent over 20 years helping build and scale a business before leading a private equity-backed management buyout and eventually stepping away as CEO. In this episode, we discuss what private equity actually looks like beh...

Why are young people being priced out of everything? In this episode, Andrew breaks down the real reason the cost of living is spiralling, why house prices are unaffordable, and how government policy is destroying wealth with...

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Communication coach Susie Ashfield explains why most people overcomplicate speaking, presentations and interviews. We talk about public speaking fear, imposter syndrome, storytelling, body language, why PowerPoints often fail...

For decades, buying property in the UK was the safest bet you could make. But the conditions that made it work — falling interest rates, rising incomes, cheap debt — may never return. In this video, I break down why the golde...

Is renting really a waste of money? In this clip, we break down the modern property debate, discussing why renting isn’t always a bad financial decision and why buying a house isn’t always the smartest move either. We discuss...

Former Manchester City goalkeeper and England U17 World Cup winner Curtis Anderson discusses the reality of football money, earning six figures at 17 and why so many professional athletes struggle financially despite huge sal...

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In this clip we tackle key aspects of finance and investing, particularly focusing on the nuances of a cash ISA. We discuss how personal finance decisions impact your future, referencing insightful analysis from experts in th...

Most people think building wealth is about earning more money… but it’s not. Two people can earn the same salary and end up in completely different financial positions. In this video, I break down how to actually build wealth...

Mark Coggins scaled Kaplan from £1M to £80M EBITDA and 25,000 students across Asia. Now he's calling out the UK education system for what it is - broken. From student debt heading toward £1 trillion, to youth unemployment wor...

What actually separates successful people from those who stay stuck? In this episode, senior leader Colin shares how he went from answering phones in customer service to leading global teams across 18 countries in tech and AI...

What does real wealth actually mean? In this episode, financial planner Sean explains why money alone doesn’t create happiness, how business owners should think about selling their companies, and why a massive wealth transfer...

In this episode we explore the real impact of AI on jobs, businesses, and society . From automation fears to the rise of AI-powered companies, we break down what’s actually happening behind the headlines. We also uncover the ...

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of D Louise, a jewellery brand that grew from a lockdown side project into a multi-million pound business. We talk about early entrepreneurial lessons, calculated risk, scaling thr...

David Richards had what most people would call a dream job. A six-figure salary at Google. Prestige. Security. A career path most ambitious professionals would never walk away from. But he was miserable. In this episode, I si...

In this episode, I sit down with David, an entrepreneur who left a high-paying career at Google to build a global watch strap brand from scratch. We talk about golden handcuffs, corporate burnout, and the hidden mental cost o...

In this episode, I sit down with Toby, co-founder of Hexa Padel, one of the leading padel court installers in the UK. We talk about spotting early market opportunities, scaling a business in a booming industry, and what reall...

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Soames, a leadership and performance coach who works with senior executives, founders, and high performing teams. We talk about emotional intelligence, feedback, and why your ability to...

From starting with £50k and family loans to building one of London’s fastest-growing suit brands, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build a fashion business from scratch. The lads behind Batch London open up ab...

In this episode, I sit down with Simon Jeffries, a former Royal Marine and Special Forces operator turned performance coach for CEOs and founders. We talk about stress, discipline, and why your thoughts and emotions are somet...

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Schlipf, someone who’s lived several entrepreneurial lives; building tech startups, investing as a global VC partner, and eventually stepping in as CEO of the well-known beauty brand Co...

So many ambitious people today feel like they’re doing everything right, getting the degree, working hard, climbing the ladder... and yet still struggling to make real financial progress. It’s not your imagination. The old pl...

Christine Nicholson is a award-winning business mentor, author, and exit strategist. In this episode we unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit your business. With over a hundred business sales unde...