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The Man2Man: Men's Success Real Talk series explores the psychology of top performers in business, wealth, and life giving you a deep-dive into how you too can duplicate the same patterns that has led others to success. It is your go to podcast for keeping you performing at your highest state so that you can achieve more of what is possible.

Man2Man is hosted by leading business and executive coach Lewis Haydon, both business owner and a doctor in research in business psychology that has dedicated his life to studying the minds of top entrepreneurs, high performance executives, and CEOs.

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If you're a founder who keeps “meaning to look at the numbers,” MentorBusiness.com and this episode will snap you out of it fast. You’ll hear a blunt, in the trench's conversation with accountant entrepreneur John Charman where we pressure test the classic excuses, expose why statutory accounts are useless for day-to-day decisions, and lay out the few metrics that actually move profit.

Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and mentor to growth focused founders, sits down with John to break down the difference between real-time management accounts and year end compliance, how to build a simple finance dashboard that guides action, and why ownership not your accountant determines whether you scale or stall. This is raw truth and proven strategy you can use today.

They cover exactly what building financial clarity looks like in practice, from setting breakeven, to choosing accounting software the right way (without annoying your accountant), to knowing when to add a financial controller or fractional CFO.

Takeaways:

Stop waiting for year end: monthly/quarterly management accounts are your operating system.

Know your breakeven: cover fixed overheads first, then scale with intention.

Build a simple dashboard: revenue, gross margin, overheads, net profit, cash, WIP/stock, AR aging.

Use software to gain speed: real-time reporting and automated credit control beat spreadsheets.

Roles that scale with you: accountant (compliance), FC (controls), fractional CFO (forward-looking decisions).

Accountability is the moat: the owner sets pricing, cost controls, hiring cadence and the culture of clarity.

Chapters:

00:00 – Cold open: Accountant vs. entrepreneur mindset

01:23 – Why founders bury their heads in the finances

04:20 – “I’m working harder, why isn’t profit up?”

05:45 – Statutory vs. management accounts (and why one is too late)

09:39 – Break-even explained (and how to calculate it simply)

15:48 – When to bring in a Financial Controller or fractional CFO

20:01 – Quick wins: ditching spreadsheets, choosing software (without upsetting your accountant)

22:55 – Efficiency = more dividends: automations that free cash

24:05 – Valuation, lending, and why clean accounts = options

27:50 – Work in progress & stock: the silent profit killers

31:30 – Using a coach like a “logic-only” business partner

33:31 – Why coaching continues even when you’re winning

34:06 – Closing thoughts

Keywords:

management accounts, breakeven, financial dashboard, work in progress, WIP, accounting software, QuickBooks vs Xero, financial controller, fractional CFO, cash flow, AR aging, profit margin, scaling a service business, founder mindset, SME finance, entrepreneurship

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder who’s scaling but still “flying blind” with your finances, this episode is essential listening. MentorBusiness.com features heavily in this conversation because we get practical about knowing your numbers, not just filing them.

Lewis Haydon sits down with John Charman, an accountant turned entrepreneur, to expose the financial blind spots that stall good companies: cash flow crunches during growth, VAT shocks, thin margins masked by rising revenue, and the “rear-view mirror” problem of waiting on annual or quarterly accounts. This is not theory, it’s from the trenches, with simple explanations (like what a balance sheet actually tells you) and a CEO-level dashboard you can implement now.

They break down how to build a weekly financial rhythm, which numbers must live on your dashboard, and how to forecast so you sleep at night, because most businesses don’t fail for lack of sales; they fail for lack of cash.

Takeaways:

  • Revenue ≠ profit: Why confusing turnover with take home keeps founders stuck.
  • The CEO dashboard (not 50 KPIs): Net profit margin, cash flow forecast (90-day), client profitability, break-even point.
  • Cash gap math: How scaling from £10k to £100k/month creates a £90k working capital hole and what to do about it.
  • Forecast or panic: The weekly cash rhythm that lets you see problems 8 weeks ahead, not 8 hours before payroll.
  • Balance sheet demystified: A plain-English way to read what you’d be left with if you stopped today.
  • Tools help, ownership wins: Xero/QuickBooks make data visible your leadership makes it useful.
  • Culture and numbers: Financial clarity drives calmer teams, better client service, and real competitive advantage.

Chapters:

00:02 – Cold open: “Most founders are flying blind”

01:46 – Meet John Charman: from chartered accountant to entrepreneur

03:11 – The moment you realise “I can do this better”

04:09 – Leaping with a newborn on the way: pressure and commitment

05:33 – What really drives a founder (beyond money)

07:20 – Redefining success: happiness, team, and culture

10:47 – Why culture amplifies client results

11:23 – The biggest financial blind spots John sees

12:47 – Software shift: Xero/QuickBooks vs. rear-view accounting

14:20 – Two extremes: bank-balance CEOs vs. obsessive detailers

16:11 – VAT shocks and why “busy” can still be broke

19:26 – The help gap: advice, bookkeeping, and accountability

20:11 – Balance sheet explained in human language

22:23 – Dashboards and leading indicators (from marketing to LTV/CAC)

24:48 – Cash flow is king: why growth starves your bank account

26:19 – The scaling cash gap + 60-day terms reality (construction example)

27:40 – Case study: the agency owner who can see 8 weeks ahead

Keywords:

knowing your numbers, cash flow forecast, profit margin, break-even analysis, client profitability, CAC vs LTV, scaling cash gap, working capital, balance sheet explained, Xero, QuickBooks, VAT planning, SME finance, founder metrics, entrepreneur accounting, CEO dashboard, financial discipline, small business finance UK, John Charman, Lewis Haydon podcast

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder looking to scale smarter, MentorBusiness.com is where growth-focused leaders go for clarity. And in this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most powerful tools you need to stop guessing and start leading with confidence, how to build a KPI dashboard that actually drives performance.

Lewis Haydon, trusted business coach and mentor to overwhelmed founders, reveals why most business owners track the wrong numbers and how to fix it. This isn’t about waiting on accountants to tell you what happened last quarter, it’s about building a KPI dashboard that shows you where your business is heading, so you can make better decisions today.

You’ll learn why most business owners get lost in the wrong numbers, and the simple process to strip it back to the KPIs that actually move the needle. No theory, just a practical breakdown you can implement immediately.

Takeaways:

  • Why relying on accountants keeps you “looking in the rear-view mirror.”
  • How to identify the few KPIs that actually drive growth and profit.
  • Why less is more when building a dashboard.
  • The difference between outputs (results) and inputs (levers you can control).
  • How to make KPIs measurable, time-bound, and clear for your team.
  • The importance of keeping your dashboard simple, visual, and regularly reviewed.

Chapters:

00:00 – The real problem with how most business owners tracks numbers

02:00 – Why accountants can’t give you the clarity you need

04:00 – Defining the “needle” and what really matters

06:30 – Outputs vs. inputs and how to track the right ones

09:00 – Why fewer KPIs = more clarity

12:00 – Making KPIs measurable and time-bound

15:00 – Building a visual dashboard that works

17:00 – Reviewing, accountability, and keeping it simple

Keywords (SEO):

KPI dashboard, how to build a KPI dashboard, business KPIs, performance dashboard, business metrics, scaling a business, entrepreneur KPIs, financial dashboard, business growth tools, leadership KPIs, small business tracking, business performance measurement

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If you’re a founder or business owner frustrated that your team isn’t delivering at the level you need, MentorBusiness.com is where many leaders turn for guidance. But before you blame your team, you need to hear this episode.

Lewis Haydon breaks down why your team’s performance isn’t just about them, it’s about you as the leader. Most entrepreneurs think they’re hiring “A-players only,” but the truth is A, B, C, and even D players exist in every company. The key is knowing how to structure clarity, accountability, and coaching so that your people can actually perform at their best.

This is not HR theory or fluffy leadership talk. This is the raw truth of how to build a team that steps up, delivers results, and grows with your business.

You’ll learn exactly how to define what “great” looks like, set win-win agreements with your people, and create an environment where A-players thrive and where B and C players either level up or move out.

Takeaways:

  • Why “just hiring A-players” is a myth (and what to do instead)
  • How to use clarity and accountability as performance multipliers
  • The role of environment and state in influencing your team’s output
  • Why dashboards and simple KPIs matter more than flashy tools
  • The difference between being a mentor vs being a coach to your team
  • How to have candid, feed-forward conversations that unlock growth

Chapters:
00:00 – Why your team isn’t performing (and why it’s on you)06:45 – A, B, C, D players explained (and what to do with them)13:10 – The power of clarity and defining what “great” looks like18:32 – Accountability, dashboards, and back-to-basics systems24:55 – Becoming a coach, not just a manager or mentor30:41 – Honest conversations and the emotional side of leadership37:20 – The hard truth: performance starts with you

Keywords:

team performance, leadership coaching, A players vs B players, accountability in business, scaling teams, entrepreneur leadership, founder struggles, managing people, improving team results, business growth strategy

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder trapped in time for money MentorBusiness.com is in this episode from the first sentence because this is exactly where experts get stuck. Most founders don’t realise they’re building a glass prison: clients only want you, your team never becomes the product, and scale stalls.

Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and mentor to growth focused founders, breaks down the Expert Trap and shows how to replace “you as the product” with systems, assets, and team-owned outcomes. This isn’t about hype or theory; it’s raw truth and practical moves you can deploy immediately.

You’ll learn exactly how the trap forms, why referrals can become a ceiling, how to price and structure leverage, and how to transition from operator to architect without blowing up cash flow or your calendar.

Takeaways:

  • Being “in demand” can cap scale; reliance on your personal reputation creates a fragile, single point of failure business.
  • Referrals feel great but often condition buyers to want only you, build brand and system demand, not founder demand.
  • Move from selling hours to selling outcomes: frameworks, playbooks, recurring revenue, and team owned delivery.
  • Price segmentation (you vs. senior vs. junior) works, until a key player leaves, retention, culture, and IP matter more than rate cards.
  • Use earned income to buy leverage: recurring models, assets, and adjacent ventures that don’t require your hours to grow.
  • Before you climb, check the wall: build a business that can sell (or step back from) later, not just a high-paid job.
  • Identify your real constraint (demand, conversion, LTV, capacity, pricing, or team) and solve that bottleneck first.

Chapters:

00:00 – What is the Expert Trap (and why “being needed” becomes a ceiling)

05:12 – How it forms: reputation, referrals, and clients demanding you

11:08 – The glass prison symptoms: burnout, capacity limits, fragile revenue

16:45 – Pricing tiers and the risk of key-person dependency

22:30 – Using earned income to buy leverage (systems, assets, recurring)

28:40 – People, culture, and retention: keeping A-players without handcuffs

34:10 – Check the wall: designing a sellable, scalable model

39:26 – Hard truth: if clients only value you, you own a job, not a business

Keywords:

expert trap, time for money, founder bottleneck, scaling a service business, leverage vs hours, recurring revenue model, delegation and ownership, building systems and IP, key person risk, selling a business multiplier, entrepreneur burnout, business coach for founders, team-owned delivery

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If you’re chasing “multiple streams of income,” mentorbusiness.com is where we show founders the smarter path—build one high-value stream from the skill you already get paid for, before gambling on random side hustles.

Lewis Haydon breaks down why most side hustles fail (no leverage, no advantage, too many variables) and how to turn your current craft into a second income, without quitting your day job. This isn’t theory or guru fluff. It’s trench tested steps: master your skill at work (your dojo), package the value, then monetize by mentoring, coaching, or project work, so you control the variables and the upside.

Takeaways:

  • Most “multiple streams” advice is marketing-first, results-second, don’t copy the ad, copy the evidence.
  • Start where you have leverage: your current skill, proven in real business, not a fresh, unproven hustle.
  • Your day job is the dojo: get great, document wins, increase pay, then help others and get paid again.
  • Expert ≠ celebrity. If you know more than the person you help and you’ve lived it, you can create value.
  • Control the variables: avoid income streams dominated by external volatility (algorithms, speculation).
  • Packaging beats potential: turn know, how into a concrete offer/curriculum people can buy.
  • Mentoring > generic courses: context, accountability, and speed beat one-size-fits-all playbooks.
  • Simple 3-phase bridge: (1) Double down on your craft, (2) Test with paid mentoring/projects, (3) Systemise & scale.
  • Measure real ROI (and ROND, return on not development): the cost of leaving people untrained is massive.
  • You don’t need 10 streams; one robust pipeline outperforms ten tiny trickles.

Chapters:

00:00 – Cold open: Why side hustles keep most people broke

01:10 – Shoutout & example: real operators vs. great marketers

03:30 – The YouTube/Instagram trap: attention ≠ expertise

06:30 – Skill-first path: use your day job as the dojo

09:30 – The marketing gap: why real experts stay unseen

12:30 – Evidence over hype: crypto/house-flip/course caveats

16:30 – What “expert” really means: lived experience now

20:40 – Mid-roll: why we share the show

21:27 – Your skill is your edge + the vehicle to monetize it

24:00 – Packaging knowledge: offers, curriculum, confidence

27:30 – “Brown noise” story: bespoke tweaks beat generic systems

30:00 – Fractional finance example: margins, accountability, dividends

34:00 – The 3-phase bridge to a second income

37:00 – Final takeaway: one great stream > ten weak ones

Keywords:

multiple streams of income myth, side hustle vs career leverage, monetize your skills, mentoring for professionals, evidence-based business growth, control the variables, packaging expertise, curriculum design for experts, founder time leverage, mentoring vs courses, fractional CFO example, ROI of development, entrepreneur career strategy, MentorBusiness.com

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If you’re a business owner debating your next hire, mentorbusiness.com is where we help founders choose the right path without burning cash on the wrong one. This episode breaks down when to employ, when to outsource, when to use freelancers, and where AI actually fits, so you can scale with margins intact, not hope.

Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and mentor to growth-focused founders, sits down with Ketan Gajjar (Founder & Director, RPO Arena)to expose the true costs, hidden risks, and smarter alternatives to hiring too early. This is not theory; just straight talk, real numbers, and a practical decision framework you can use today.

They dig into the trade-offs between in-house vs offshore, how to protect quality and control, why most owners misread “cheap talent,” and how to combine people + AI to unlock capacity without bloating payroll.

Takeaways:

  • The real loaded cost of a “£30k hire” (and why time to manage is the silent killer)
  • A simple ladder: freelancer → part-time outsource → full-time outsource → in-house hire
  • What to keep in-house (client-facing, high-context) vs what to offload (simple, admin, repetitive)
  • Why consistency beats creativity for content and lead-gen and how outsourcing drives both
  • How to maintain quality and control offshore: KPIs, huddles, mirrored processes, management layer
  • AI won’t replace your team; it reduces headcount needs and amplifies output when owned by a human
  • Protect margins first; your “hire” must either make money or protect the people who do
  • Debunking the biggest outsourcing myth: the problem was the script and method, not the people

Chapters:

00:00 – Cold open: why hiring too early slows you down

00:51 – Guest intro: who is Ketan Gajjar (RPO Arena)

03:05 – The real cost of employment & a decision framework

06:26 – Solo to small team: scenarios across growth stages

09:25 – Owner leverage: free your calendar, increase output

12:11 – From “I must do it” to scalable capacity

15:10 – Consistency, capacity, and the 40-hour reality

18:12 – UK rules, margins, and hiring risk

19:56 – Three reasons UK firms outsource now

22:30 – Management matters: KPIs, huddles, accountability

25:34 – The dedicated model vs “just a VA”

26:21 – Why Ketan built a managed outsourcing operation

27:43 – Case study: 12x ROI in four months

30:22 – Flexibility in feast-or-famine markets

33:06 – Where AI helps (and where it doesn’t)

35:31 – Human + AI: real workflows that work

37:57 – Objections to India outsourcing, what’s really broken

40:29 – It wasn’t the people; it was the script

42:34 – Rethinking “sales” and outdated mental models

44:26 – Wrap-up and next steps

Keywords:

small business hiring, outsource vs employ, freelancer's vs employees, virtual teams UK, offshore talent India, RPO Arena, managed outsourcing, cost of hiring UK, AI in operations, content operations, lead generation systems, CRM cleanup, process and KPIs, scaling a service business, founder time leverage.

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with skills that actually move the needle, this launch episode is essential listening.

Lewis Haydon unveils MentorBusiness.com: a “Netflix for business mentoring” and an “Uber for coaches,” built to connect founders and teams with proven mentors on demand. You’ll hear why this platform exists, how it helps real operators monetize their experience, and how the affiliate system lets ambassadors earn genuine passive income by spreading access to world class mentoring. This is about unlocking wealth by unlocking knowledge, faster results for businesses, real income for mentors, and a fairer marketplace for everyone.

Quick ask: If this episode helps you, share it with a founder and leave a review. DM Lewis after you do for a personal shoutout on the show.

Takeaways:

  • Turn experience into income: get paid for the skills you already use at work.
  • On-demand access beats generic courses: real mentors, real problems, real results.
  • The affiliate model shares profits, creating true passive income for ambassadors.
  • Not just “gurus”: working operators and specialists get a platform to teach what works now.
  • Faster, cheaper, better than traditional training: connect directly, no fluff or gatekeeping.
  • Mentoring scales careers and companies; wins for founders, teams, and mentors.

Chapters:

00:00 – Cold open: the untapped wealth most people ignore

01:45 – Why MentorBusiness.com: fixing the broken coaching/education market

05:20 – The problem: noise, gurus, and overpaying for generic training

08:30 – The solution: Netflix for mentoring + Uber for coaches

10:11 – Vision break: helping more businesses and teams win

10:57 – How it works: direct connections, fast outcomes, fair pricing

14:30 – The affiliate advantage: sharing profits, real passive income

19:10 – Who should mentor: operators, managers, sales pros, finance, admin, more

24:40 – Use cases for SMEs and growing teams

29:30 – Getting started and early traction (first 50 mentors offer)

33:30 – Final challenge: unlock wealth by sharing what you know

Keywords:

business mentoring, business coaching, mentor marketplace, online business mentor, executive coaching, leadership mentoring, sales coaching, startup coaching, SME growth, on-demand mentoring, Netflix for mentoring, Uber for coaches, monetize your skills, passive income affiliate program, ambassador program, entrepreneurship, founder support, team training, professional mentoring platform

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder wrestling with the promise of a “business that runs without you,” this episode is essential listening.

Lewis Haydon, owner of eight businesses (with nine and ten in motion) busts the myth from the trenches. Yes, you can systemise. Yes, you can hire. But once people enter the mix; employees, customers, partners, you’re dealing with variables you cannot fully systemise drive, accountability, decision-making speed, resilience, emotional regulation, and the contagious effect of leadership energy.

This is not theory. Lewis breaks down what actually happens when you step back, why some businesses flatline without founder leadership, and how to build an organisation that can operate without you day-to-day while still requiring your leadership to grow. You’ll learn how to use leverage (people + systems) without abdicating leadership, how to spot and fix the real constraint in your company, and how to create a culture that doesn’t collapse when the next wave hits.

Whether you’re aiming for optionality, preparing for an exit, or just tired of guru promises, this episode gives you the unvarnished playbook for building a business that works, without confusing “self-operating” with “self-growing.”

Takeaways:

  • A business can operate without you; it rarely grows without your leadership.
  • Systems track actions; they don’t create ownership or drive, leaders do.
  • People are variables: drive, accountability, decision-making speed, resilience, and emotional contagion can’t be fully systemised.
  • Leverage = people + systems; abdication = stagnation. Don’t confuse stepping back from tasks with stepping out of leadership.
  • Seasonality and waves are real, when markets shift, leadership must set pace, standards, and direction.
  • Focus on the next constraint (Theory of Constraints) to unlock cash flow before adding complexity.
  • Operational roles can be delegated; growth engines (vision, strategy, market moves, key sales) need active leadership.
  • If you want an eventual exit, build operations that don’t depend on you, but expect buyers to install leaders to replace your growth role.
  • Culture isn’t a poster; it’s behaviour under pressure. Emotional regulation at the top sets the tone across the org.
  • Final hard truth: step up, don’t step off.

Chapters:

00:00 – Can a business actually run without you?

00:02 – Credibility check: 8 businesses (9 and 10 incoming) & the real question behind “passive” companies

08:00 – Leverage: turning 24 hours into 48 via people and systems; the ecosystem effect

12:00 – Operate vs grow; why self-operating often becomes self-stagnating

18:04 – Why we share this free (and why sharing helps the mission)

18:50 – Myth summary + client stories: boredom, drift, and the cost of stepping off

24:00 – Variables you can’t systemise drive, accountability, decisions, resilience, emotional contagion

30:00 – Leadership vs absence: speed, judgment, and culture under pressure

35:00 – Practical playbook: find the constraint, fix it, then scale systems and hires

38:00 – Final hard truth: step up, don’t step off

Keywords:

business that runs without me, self-operating business, scaling a company, founder leadership, accountability in teams, systems and processes, business leverage, emotional contagion leadership, resilience at work, decision-making speed, Theory of Constraints, preparing a business for exit, culture under pressure, scaling without burnout, entrepreneur mindset, small business growth, UK entrepreneurs, managing directors, CEO leadership

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder stuck inside daily operations, this episode is essential listening.

Lewis Haydon lays out a simple, practical system to pull you out of the weeds and put you back in the CEO seat. No fluff, just the exact steps to stop being the bottleneck, install accountability, and create leverage so the business runs without you. You’ll learn how to identify real constraints, set role scorecards, replace yourself in meetings, build decision filters your team can use without you, and protect CEO time for strategy and growth.

This is from the trenches guidance for operators who want freedom without letting performance drop.

Takeaways:

  • Map your weekly bottlenecks, if it repeats, it gets delegated or systemised.
  • Install a role scorecard (3–5 KPIs per seat) so green stays off your desk; red comes with an owner and a fix.
  • Replace yourself in meetings, leaders run them; you get concise summaries and make high leverage moves.
  • Create a decision filter (2–3 principles) so 80% of decisions happen without you.
  • Protect CEO time, two half-days a week on strategy, systems, hiring, and growth (not inbox firefighting).
  • Think context over content, solve today’s constraint, not someone else’s playbook.
  • Your job title is Chief Energy Officer; pump energy, don’t be the doing department.

Chapters:

00:02 – Why you’re stuck in operations (and what to do instead)

04:30 – Recognising you’re the bottleneck: hard questions that force clarity

08:30 – Context over content: tailor tactics to your constraints

12:30 – Constraints, cashflow, and leverage: digging new “rivers”

15:43 – The System (Step-by-Step)

16:00 – Step 1: Map weekly bottlenecks

18:00 – Step 2: Install a simple scorecard (3–5 KPIs per role)

20:30 – Step 3: Replace yourself in meetings; promote managers to lead

23:00 – Step 4: Build a decision filter aligned to vision/values

25:00 – Step 5: Protect CEO time for strategy, systems, and growth

28:30 – Final mindset: from doing to directing; dividends over day-rate

Keywords:

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder wrestling with guilt about “switching off” or chasing some perfect work-life split, this episode is essential listening.

Lewis Haydon rips apart the myth of work-life balance and lays out a healthier, higher-performance alternative: integration. This isn’t hustle porn or fluffy LinkedIn advice. It’s a from the trenches breakdown of how real operators think, work, involve their families, and build cultures that win without apologising for being switched on.

Lewis challenges the guru narrative head-on: the most successful people don’t switch off, they manage presence, choose purpose, and move with speed. He shows why bringing your family into the mission (instead of “protecting” them from it) teaches authentic work ethic, ownership, and pride. And he draws a clear line between course selling influencers and entrepreneurs actually building and scaling companies.

Takeaways:

  • Stop chasing “balance” design integration. You’re one person; work and life aren’t separate buckets.
  • It’s not only okay to think and talk business around family get them involved. That’s authentic education.
  • The danger isn’t work; it’s not being present. You can ignore your kids just as easily with Netflix as with email.
  • Culture > slogans. A-players, speed, and five-star customer experiences beat feel good “balance” posts every time.
  • Replace “work” with purpose. Purpose led people don’t retire from meaning.
  • Be careful who you take advice from operators over gurus. Look for people doing the thing, not selling it.

Chapters:

00:01 – Work-Life Balance Is a Lie: why the narrative creates guilt for founders

06:00 – Family Integration: involve your kids, model real work, build pride

12:00 – Culture, Customer Experience & Speed: why A-players win

19:45 – Mid-Episode Note: why sharing the show matters for the mission

20:31 – Elite Mindset vs Guru Advice: presence, purpose, and practical standards

28:00 – What To Do Instead: four ways to replace “balance” with integration

35:00 – Final Word: stop apologising for being switched on

Keywords:

work-life balance myth, founder burnout, family business integration, presence over productivity, A-player culture, customer experience, speed of execution, purpose-driven business, entrepreneur mindset, scaling a business, leadership for founders, ownership culture, real-world entrepreneurship, operator's vs gurus, integration does not balance

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder who thinks “holidays are slow” and sales will magically return on their own, this episode is essential listening.

Lewis Haydon, trusted business coach and mentor to growth-focused founders, breaks down why September is the real accelerator pedal and how to turn the post-holiday “hangover” into your biggest revenue surge of the year. This is not about waiting for the market; it’s about taking control with disciplined marketing, aggressive follow-up, and a team that’s trained and ready to ride the wave.

You’ll learn the seasonal buying psychology that makes back-to-school a prime window, the exact outbound and reactivation plays to deploy, and how to build agility into your SME so you never miss another demand spike. Whether you’re a solo founder or leading a small team, this is a field guide to ramping hard now.

Takeaways:

  • September is a “fresh start” trigger, buyers recommit, and budgets get reallocated before year end.
  • Ramp every channel: outbound, reactivation, and multi-platform content, don't coast and “wait for Q4.”
  • Train the team before the wave hits: skilled reps multiply results; untrained reps cap your upside.
  • Build organizational agility: roles are 80% core, 20% flex so you can shift into sales at peak moments.
  • Reactivate old leads with a “finish the year strong” campaign and tighten sales scripts with call reviews.

Chapters:

00:01 – The Myth of Slow Holidays: Why September Is Actually Go Time

04:12 – The Energy Shift: Families, Buyers, and Business Owners Reset

08:20 – Riding the Wave: Why Agility and Team Flex Matter for SMEs

13:05 – Seasonal Buying Psychology: Fresh Starts and Budget Reallocation

18:40 – Tactical Plays to Deploy Now: Lead Reactivation, Multi-Channel Push, and Urgency

25:15 – Training Before the Wave Hits: Sales Scripts, Call Reviews, and Team Readiness

31:50 – The Pain of Coasting: Why Waiting Until Q4 Will Cost You Growth

36:45 – Final Hard Truth: Grab Momentum Now or Spend Four Months Catching Up

Keywords:

back-to-school marketing strategy, September sales surge, post-holiday sales, seasonal buying psychology, Q4 planning, SME agility, outbound sales, lead reactivation campaign, sales training, multi-channel marketing, LinkedIn outreach, TikTok marketing, Instagram content, budget reallocation, founder sales playbook, business growth, scaling from operator to CEO

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder who constantly feels busy but never truly productive, this episode is a must listen.

Lewis Haydon, trusted business coach and mentor to growth focused founders, unpacks the famous book Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy but through the lens of entrepreneurship. This isn’t about time management hacks or adding more to your already overloaded to-do list. It’s about executing your one daily power move that pushes your business forward and actually moves the needle.

Lewis introduces the concept of GSD Get Sh*t Done, showing why entrepreneurs don’t have productivity problems, they have priority problems. You’ll learn how to identify your “frog,” why it almost always ties back to revenue or leverage, and how to build the discipline and structure to win the day, every day.

This raw, no-fluff episode challenges the myth of working 70-hour weeks on the wrong stuff and instead gives you the framework to do less but achieve more.

Takeaways:

  • The real meaning of Eat That Frog and why it’s different for entrepreneur.
  • How to identify and execute your one daily power move.
  • Why most entrepreneurs confuse being busy with being productive.
  • How to build a power circle that fuels accountability and action.
  • The hard truth: most entrepreneurs are busy but broke, success comes from leverage, not hours.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why entrepreneurs don’t have productivity problems

04:15 – The false badge of busyness: 70 hours of the wrong stuff

09:33 – The “power move” concept and why it beats a to-do list

14:50 – Daily execution: why waiting until Friday kills momentum

21:09 – Stop chasing hacks: GSD and leverage for real results

28:44 – Eat That Frog explained: the task that moves the needle

37:00 – Power moves, power circles, and scaling faster

44:55 – How to structure your day to protect your frog

53:10 – The truth: most entrepreneurs are busy but broke

Keywords (SEO):

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder frustrated that your marketing is working but your sales aren’t closing, this episode is for you.

Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and mentor to growth focused founders, exposes the hidden truths behind why most conversion rates stall. This isn’t about adding more leads, gimmicky scripts, or high-pressure closes. It’s about fixing the real leaks in your sales process so that every lead counts.

In this raw, no fluff episode, Lewis breaks down the sales psychology behind why prospects say, “I’ll think about it,” why founders waste thousands chasing new leads instead of fixing their pipeline, and the exact shifts you need to make to multiply your sales without more marketing spend.

You’ll learn the conversion rate secrets no one talks about from framing and positioning, to mastering discovery, to controlling the close without pressure. Whether you’re running calls yourself or leading a sales team, this episode is a blueprint for turning more conversations into cash flow.

Takeaways:

  • Why chasing more leads is killing your business (and how to fix it)
  • How to pre-frame and position every sales conversation for higher conversions.
  • The one discovery mistake that keeps founders stuck at 10–15% close rates.
  • How to stop hearing “I’ll think about it” and lead prospects to clear decisions.
  • Why conversion isn’t about scripts, it’s about control, trust, and clarity.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why More Leads Won’t Fix Your Sales Problem

05:30 – The Real Reason Prospects Say “I’ll Think About It”

15:00 – The Pain vs. Vision Drivers Behind Every Sale

22:45 – The Silent Killers of Conversion Rates

30:00 – The 3 Secrets That Actually Increase Conversion

40:15 – Final Takeaway: Control Over Closing

Keywords:

conversion rate, sales conversion, how to increase sales conversion, sales psychology, handling objections, sales close rate, business growth, lead conversion, sales coaching, sales process for founders, improve conversion rate

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder feeling stuck, second-guessing yourself, or hesitating to grow this episode is essential listening.

In this brutally honest episode, Dr. Lewis Haydon reveals how the beliefs you hold especially the ones you’ve picked up from people who’ve never built anything are quietly sabotaging your business. From throwaway comments at family barbecues to the “jokes” you make about yourself, every word becomes a command to your brain. And it’s costing you.

This episode isn’t mindset fluff. It’s real, from-the-trenches strategy for rewiring how you think, speak, and lead so you can scale without self-sabotage.

You’ll learn:

  • How offhand comments from others create mental ceilings.

  • Why advice from “non-players” is silently eroding your confidence.

  • The difference between personality traits and excuses—and how to stop hiding behind them.

  • How language shapes execution, leadership, hiring, and growth.

  • Why “I’m not a salesperson” is one of the most dangerous beliefs in business.

Whether it’s hiring, sales, confidence, or strategy, you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what beliefs to cut, what words to stop saying, and how to speak like a CEO who’s actually going somewhere.

Takeaways:

  • Words build or destroy confidence use them like a leader.
  • “I’m shy,” “I’m bad at sales,” “I can’t manage people”, they’re not truths, they’re borrowed limits.
  • Advice from someone who hasn’t done what you’re building is often protection, not perspective.
  • Win-win or no deal: reframe every business conversation with clarity and confidence.

Chapters:

00:00 – Be Careful of the Shit You Tell Yourself

05:15 – The BBQ Comment That Planted a Seed

12:45 – Childhood Labels That Become Adult Limits

19:11 – Are You Taking Advice From People Who’ve Never Built Anything?

27:33 – Why Most People Hate Sales (And How It’s Holding You Back)

35:49 – Rewiring Your Internal Language

43:00 – Why Win-Win or No Deal Works Everywhere

48:30 – Final Hard Truth: Speak Like Someone Who’s Going Somewhere

Keywords:

entrepreneur mindset, limiting beliefs, self-talk in business, business leadership, startup growth, how to lead better, overcoming fear in business, rewiring beliefs, sales confidence, founder psychology, personal growth for business owners, team leadership, mindset for scaling

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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder staring at a dry pipeline and wondering how to win more customers fast, this episode is essential listening.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, business coach and mentor to growth-focused founders, breaks down the exact steps to take when you need customers right now. This is not about gimmicks, discounts, or burning cash on ads that don’t convert, it’s about practical, proven strategies that work whether you’re just starting out or scaling into the multi-millions.

Lewis shares the hard truths about why most businesses struggle with “customer problems” (hint: it’s actually a pipeline problem), and how to quickly activate low-hanging fruit while building a long-term growth engine so you never end up scrambling again.

You’ll discover how to re-engage past customers, generate referrals, form fast-win partnerships, and use direct outreach without coming across desperate or salesy. And more importantly, you’ll learn how to build a consistent system, so you don’t end every month in survival mode.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why you don’t have a customer problem, you have a pipeline problem.
  • How to re-engage past customers and referrals for fast wins.
  • The short-term levers that bring in cash flow quickly.
  • How to borrow trust with partnerships to land more clients.
  • Why long-term lead generation engines separate CEOs from operators.
  • The hard truth: if this keeps happening, it’s not a sales issue, it’s a CEO problem.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why desperation kills sales

05:32 – The real problem: pipeline vs. customers

12:10 – How to re-engage past clients & referrals

19:58 – Short-term levers for fast customer wins

30:45 – Building the long-term growth engine

41:22 – The hard truth: this isn’t a sales problem, it’s a CEO problem

Keywords:

how to get more customers fast, how to find new clients, business growth strategies, pipeline building for entrepreneurs, sales growth for SMEs, scaling your business, lead generation for business owners, customer acquisition strategy, SME sales tips, founder to CEO growth

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If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or business owner trying to scale beyond your current ceiling—this episode is a must-listen.

Business Coach Dr. Lewis Haydon breaks down the five hidden stages of self-sabotage that silently kill momentum for growth-focused founders scaling from zero to 8 figures. Whether you're stuck in a job, plateaued at 500K, or struggling to step into a true CEO role—this episode hits hard with real, from-the-trenches insight.

Lewis unpacks the psychology, patterns, and identity traps that block success at every stage: from starting your business, to scaling past 1M, and ultimately building a sustainable 10M+ portfolio. This isn’t about fluffy motivation or hustle porn—this is raw truth from someone who's lived it.

Expect strategic clarity, uncomfortable truths, and mindset shifts that’ll help you move faster without blowing up your business.

Takeaways:

  • The 5 self-sabotage patterns every founder hits when scaling revenue.
  • Why waiting for the “perfect time” keeps aspiring entrepreneurs stuck for years.
  • How your social circle can become your biggest growth bottleneck.
  • The hidden dangers of false confidence when approaching 7-figures.
  • Why fear of success is the most expensive fear you’ll ever ignore.
  • How to build an ecosystem of businesses that feed and fund each other.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why Self-Sabotage Hides in Plain Sight
03:30 – Trap 1: Waiting for the Perfect Time to Start
10:55 – Trap 2: Letting the Wrong Circle Dictate Your Limits
17:25 – Trap 3: Delusion at the Half-Million Mark
24:00 – Trap 4: Fear of Success at 1–10M
31:10 – Trap 5: Reinventing Yourself at 10M+
36:45 – Final Word: Your Identity Must Evolve or Your Growth Will Stall

Keywords:
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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder hoping to one day exit your business or attract investment, this episode is a must listen.

Dr. Lewis Haydon a business coach, investor, and founder, delivers a brutally honest breakdown of why most businesses aren't sellable and how to change that. Drawing from both sides of the table as an investor and coach, he shares the exact red flags that make investors walk away, and what makes a business irresistible to buy.

From recurring revenue and financial clarity to leadership and systems, Lewis gives you the no fluff checklist for turning your business into a true asset. This isn't theory. This is from the trenches.

Whether you plan to sell in 1 year or 10 or never sell at all building a business that can scale without you is the only way to gain freedom, wealth, and control.

Key Takeaways:

  • Investors don’t buy jobs, they buy scalable, systemized businesses.
  • Your business value isn’t based on effort; it’s based on risk and replicability.
  • Building recurring revenue is the fastest path to increasing your valuation.
  • Financial reports are the rear view mirror, investors want a dashboard and windscreen.
  • A business built to sell is also a business built to scale.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Harsh Truth: Your Business Might Just Be a Risky Job

06:45 – What Makes a Business Actually Worth Buying

15:11 – Sprinkler Systems and Skyscrapers: Building Foundational Assets

23:02 – Recurring Revenue, Team Independence, and CRM Red Flags

30:58 – Multipliers and How Investors Really Value Businesses

38:20 – Why You Must Build Now, Before Life Throws a Curveball

SEO Keywords:

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder facing cash flow pressure, customer headaches, or stalled growth this episode is a wakeup call.

Dr. Lewis Haydon breaks down the critical mindset that separates businesses that scale… from those that crash and burn. With real stories from the trenches, including lessons from friends whose businesses failed, this episode exposes the hidden dangers of being closed off, and the cost of ignoring mentorship, advice, or hard feedback.

This is raw, strategic insight for entrepreneurs navigating real-world pressure, where cash flow is tight, mistakes are expensive, and adaptability is the key to survival. Lewis shares his personal experience on payment terms, bad decisions, and the power of having the right people in your corner.

If you're serious about building a business that lasts listen now.

Chapters

00:00 – The Importance of Openness in Business

05:06 – Cash Flow Challenges and Payment Terms

10:17 – Learning from Past Mistakes

15:06 – The Role of Coaches and Mentors

19:59 – Openness to Learning and Adaptation

Key Takeaways:

  • A closed mindset is the #1 silent killer of business growth.
  • Cash flow issues often stem from poor payment terms set them early and stick to them.
  • Reflecting on your own mistakes is more powerful than copying others' wins.
  • Mentors and coaches provide clarity you can’t create for yourself.
  • The willingness to adapt isn’t optional, it’s survival.
  • Pick the right customers or your profits will bleed.
  • Diversification isn’t a buzzword; it’s a shield against risk.
  • You can’t fix what you refuse to look at.

SEO Keywords:

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If you're a business owner or entrepreneur running an SME and drowning in decisions, emails, and operational chaos, this episode is your wake-up call. AI isn’t just the future, it’s the shortcut you’re probably ignoring. Most founders believe they’re “too busy” to explore AI, but that thinking is exactly what keeps them trapped in the day to day grind.

In this episode, Dr. Lewis Haydon is joined by James Merrix entrepreneur, investor, and AI applications expert, who’s successfully scaling multiple businesses simultaneously using AI. From automating sales processes and customer communication to making faster, smarter decisions, James shares the complete blueprint for how SMEs can leverage AI without being technical.

This is not about hype or gimmicks. It’s about real world, proven strategies that save time, reduce costs, and open up new growth opportunities for your business while avoiding the biggest AI mistakes that could set you back.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – AI: The Shortcut Most SME Owners Are Ignoring

03:24 – The Biggest Misconceptions About Using AI in Business

06:44 – How to Start Using AI Without Being Technical

09:53 – AI Data Privacy, Governance, and Paid Plans for SMEs

13:31 – How Business Tech Needs Have Shifted Over the Last 5 Years

17:36 – Why Time to Experiment With AI is a Business Priority

18:34 – Real Example: Automating Sales Calls, CRM, and Marketing Content

22:15 – Identifying Your Biggest Pain Point to Deploy AI Effectively

26:01 – AI’s Impact on Software Development and the Skills of the Future

28:02 – Why AI Should Never Be the Final Decision Maker

30:07 – How AI Behaviours and “Hype” Responses Can Mislead

34:36 – AI in Negotiations: The $12K to $6K Domain Deal

37:10 – The Pros and Cons of AI in Real Business Scenarios

38:16 – The Role of Human Decision Making in the AI Era

Key Takeaways:

  • AI is not just for tech companies any SME can start using it today without technical skills.
  • Treat AI as a powerful assistant, not a replacement for human decision making.
  • The biggest misconception: you don’t need to be technical if you can use Google, you can use AI.
  • Always use paid AI tools for business to protect your data and ensure privacy.
  • Start by applying AI to your biggest pain point for the fastest return on investment.
  • AI can automate sales processes, CRM updates, meeting notes, and marketing insights.
  • AI is transforming software development, and the most valuable skill will be the ability to direct AI effectively.
  • Never give AI full control, human verification is essential to avoid costly mistakes.
  • AI outputs can be overly positive or “hyped” you need to prompt and review critically.
  • AI can save you money and time, but it can’t replace strategic human judgment.

Keywords:

AI for SMEs, business automation with AI, AI tools for entrepreneurs, how to use AI in small business, ChatGPT for business owners, AI for sales teams, CRM automation with AI, AI in business strategy, using AI for marketing insights, AI-powered decision making, AI productivity tools for SMEs, business process automation with AI, AI data privacy for SMEs, non-technical AI for business, scaling a business with AI

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder who's unsure how to pay yourself or constantly putting yourself last this episode is essential listening.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and strategic advisor to growth focused founders, breaks down the salary strategies of real 7 figure CEOs. This isn’t about pulling random numbers or hoping there’s money left at the end of the month. It’s about understanding your salary as a leadership move and a signal of true business maturity.

Lewis dives deep into how founders can stop playing small, stop confusing revenue with real profit, and start making decisions like a CEO. You’ll hear practical advice on pay structure, capital allocation, and why underpaying yourself could be stalling your growth.

Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to scale, this episode will help you rethink how and why you pay yourself.

Key Takeaways:

  • Your salary isn't just a number, it's a strategy.
  • Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity.
  • Paying yourself last is a growth killer.
  • You need to think like a CEO, not an employee.
  • Underpaying yourself signals a weak business model or poor priorities.
  • Start with financial clarity and clear goals, then build a pay structure around it.
  • Think: What would it cost to hire someone to do what you do?
  • Keeping 10% capital reserves is a sign of a mature, strategic business.
  • Your business should work for you, not the other way around.

Chapters:

00:00 – Understanding Salary as a Strategy

06:57 – The Importance of Business Goals and Planning

12:39 – Choosing the Right Advisors for Financial Success

18:24 – Wealth Mindset and Leadership in Business

Keywords:

salary strategy for entrepreneurs, how CEOs pay themselves, business owner pay structure, profit vs revenue, financial goals for founders, paying yourself as a CEO, entrepreneur salary planning, small business pay model, business coach Lewis Haydon, founder salary tips, scaling your business income, mature business strategy, capital reserves for businesses, profit-focused leadership, mindset for 7-figure founders, financial maturity in business

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If you're a business owner doing seven figures but struggling to reach eight this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Lewis Haydon exposes the hidden 30% of your week that’s being lost to low-leverage tasks, firefighting, and unnecessary involvement. He explains how time leaks, micromanagement, and hiring mistakes silently kill momentum and keep high-performing CEOs stuck in the weeds.

This isn’t about hustle. It’s about leverage. You’ll learn how to audit your time, eliminate bottlenecks, and start acting like the architect, not the operator.

Whether you're running one business or building a portfolio, this episode is a raw, practical guide to getting out of your own way and scaling faster with less stress.

Key Takeaways:

  • You’re likely wasting 30% of your week on tasks you shouldn’t touch.
  • Time audits expose the real bottlenecks, starting with you.
  • Hiring “cheap” costs more than hiring right buy expertise, not problems.
  • Micromanagement is a control issue that keeps you stuck in operational chaos.
  • To scale, shift from operator to architect and protect your time like profit.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why 7-Figure CEOs Are Still Stuck

05:45 – The Truth About Time Leaks and Busyness

12:28 – How to Do a Brutal Time Audit

18:40 – Hiring for Leverage, Not Headcount

25:53 – Micromanagement vs. Real Leadership

33:30 – Million Dollar Tasks and Strategic Thinking

42:15 – Designing a Business That Doesn’t Need You

48:50 – Architect vs. Operator: The Mindset Shift to scale, shift from operator to architect and protect your time like profit.

SEO Keywords:

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If you're a business owner or manager making changes after a decision but still not seeing meaningful results, this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, top UK business coach and advisor to growth, focused leaders, unpacks why most changes in business don’t move the needle. He explores the hidden cost of constant pivots, the danger of chasing busyness over effectiveness, and how to identify which changes actually impact your bottom line.

This isn’t theory, it’s real talk from the trenches. You’ll learn how to make fewer, smarter decisions that drive true business performance, not just surface-level activity.

Whether you’re running a team, scaling operations, or trying to break through a plateau, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and act with impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Most business decisions don’t lead to meaningful results.

• Busyness ≠ productivity, it often just creates noise.

• Every change costs time, money, or momentum; use it wisely.

• Focus on leverage, profit, and needle-moving metrics, not vanity moves.

• Optimisation beats reinvention; refine what’s already working.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Hard Truth About Business Decisions

07:09 – Understanding the Cost of Change

14:19 – Identifying the Needle to Move

20:06 – Optimizing for Long-Term Success

Keywords:

business decisions, change management, business efficiency, business profitability, organizational psychology, business growth strategy, decision making in business, entrepreneur mindset, productivity for business owners, scaling a business, profit vs revenue, cost of change

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder preparing to invest in growth—this episode could save you £50K to £250K or more.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, trusted business coach and founder of CEO’s Boardroom Table, is joined by commercial accountant Adeel Bashir to break down how business owners can unlock government grants and funding most never even know exist.

They share how Lewis missed out on £150K+ during a £1.2M expansion—all because he didn’t apply early or get the right advice. They reveal exactly how to access grants for buildings, machinery, software, IT, and energy upgrades—and why your external accountant won’t tell you this.

Whether you're scaling from 500K to 5M or beyond, this episode is packed with practical insights on funding strategy, budgeting, and why every SME needs a commercial accountant around the boardroom table.

Key Takeaways:

  • • Most accountants focus on compliance, not growth—you need a commercial accountant at a certain point of growth.
  • • Local and regional grants can cover costs.

• What can you get funding for in your business – all funding revealed - • Cash flow is king—grants is money that fuel scale without debt.

• Forecasting CapEx is essential—no plan, no funding. - Chapters:

00:00 – The £150K Mistake Most Founders Make
04:55 – External Accountant vs. Commercial Accountant
10:30 – When Grants Are Available (and When They’re Not)
16:40 – What Kills Funding Eligibility
22:15 – Top Types of Grants You Can Access
29:00 – Forecasting, CapEx, and Funding Strategy
35:40 – Why Cash Flow is Everything
41:10 – What SMEs Must Change at 1M+
48:50 – How to Build a Finance Function That Fuels Growth

Keywords:

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In this conversation, Dr. Lewis Haydon shares raw lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship, mentoring 100s of businesses, and scaling 8 businesses of his own. He reveals what he’d stop doing if he had to start again—from chasing revenue and hiring reactively, to ignoring health and taking advice from the wrong people. This episode is a tactical, no-fluff blueprint for founders ready to scale smarter, not harder.

Whether you're stuck in the grind or scaling fast, these are the hard-earned truths that could save you years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Avoid chasing revenue; focus on building leverage
  • Revenue does not equal freedom; profit and systems do
  • Hire for ownership and outcomes, not just tasks
  • Movement does not equal progress—track what moves the needle
  • Only take advice from people who’ve built what you want
  • Don’t ignore your health or relationships
  • Audit your time for true effectiveness
  • Build an asset, not just a job
  • Be mindful of the beliefs you adopt from others
  • Culture and clarity are underrated growth levers

Chapters:
00:00 – The Illusion of Business Success
02:48 – Chasing Revenue vs. Building Leverage
05:52 – Hiring Right: The Key to Business Growth
08:48 – The Importance of Delegation
12:06 – Movement vs. Progress in Business
14:57 – Choosing the Right Advisors
18:39 – Balancing Health and Relationships
21:57 – The Long-Term Vision for Business

Keywords:

business growth, entrepreneurship, revenue, leverage, hiring, productivity, mentorship, health, relationships, scaling, business coaching

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If you're an entrepreneur or business owner stuck in a loop of planning without real progress—this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Lewis Haydon breaks down a core truth: strategies don’t fail—execution does. And the root of that failure? Confidence. Not just in theory, but in yourself, your team, and your ability to push through resistance.

You’ll discover why high-performing founders prioritize psychological capital over just chasing new tactics. Lewis explains the three types of confidence—trait, efficacy, and state—and how they directly impact your business’s ability to scale.

This episode isn’t just motivational fluff. It’s a deep dive into the mindset and mechanics of execution, the barriers that keep entrepreneurs stuck, and how to build the confidence to act consistently.

Takeaways:

  • Strategies aren't the problem; execution is.
  • Confidence is key to consistent action and business growth.
  • Entrepreneurs often fail not from lack of knowledge, but from lack of belief.
  • Podcasts that add value build trust and authority faster.
  • Confidence fluctuates—learn to manage state confidence.
  • Psychological capital drives leadership, performance, and resilience.
  • Identify your real constraints to unlock growth.
  • A-Players need space to take risks—build that culture.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Challenge of Execution
05:41 – Understanding Confidence in Execution
13:00 – Types of Confidence: Trait, Efficacy, and State
20:00 – Overcoming Barriers to Execution

Keywords:
business scaling, confidence, execution, business growth strategies, psychological capital, self-efficacy in business, entrepreneurship mindset, overcoming business barriers, A-Player culture, consistent execution, scaling a business, founder psychology, leadership development for entrepreneurs

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If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or founder struggling to close more deals or improve your sales call performance—this episode is essential listening.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, a trusted business coach and mentor to growth-focused founders, is joined by sales strategist James Willis to break down the real sales psychology behind successful conversations. This is not about hype or pressure—this is about mastering the mindset of sales, building trust, and leading with confidence.

They cover exactly what makes a sales call effective—from building rapport, to using Socratic questioning, to knowing when to push and when to back off. You’ll learn how to structure calls that convert, use questioning techniques to uncover real needs, and apply cold calling strategies that don’t feel like cold calls.

Whether you're a startup founder doing your own sales or leading a small team, this is a sales training masterclass packed with techniques you can use immediately.

Takeaways:

  • Master the psychology behind sales calls that close.
  • Use strategic questioning to turn interest into action.
  • Ditch the script—learn how to lead real sales conversations.
  • Build instant trust and control every sales call with confidence.

    • Know exactly when to push—and when to pause—to close more deals.Chapters: 00:00 – The Psychology of Sales Calls
      10:05 – Building Rapport and Understanding Needs
      20:33 – Effective Sales Strategies and Techniques
      30:36 – Closing the Deal: Push vs. Back Off

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sales psychology, how to close more deals, cold calling strategies, building rapport in sales, questioning techniques, Socratic questioning in sales, effective communication in sales, business coach Lewis Haydon, business mentor for founders, sales training for entrepreneurs, closing techniques, sales mindset, how to sell on sales calls, how to run a sales call, sales call tips, consultative selling, startup sales process, sales strategy podcast, founder-led sales, sales coaching UK

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If you're a business owner, founder, or entrepreneur looking to get more clients using LinkedIn—this episode is your blueprint.

Dr. Lewis Haydon, widely recognized as a leading business coach and strategic mentor for growth-stage companies, sits down with LinkedIn lead generation specialist James Willis (aka Willis) to reveal what actually drives results on LinkedIn and how you can get more customers today.

They break down how successful businesses are using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, outbound messaging, and ideal client targeting to generate high-quality leads without relying on content, ads, or spammy outreach. This conversation is built for real business owners who want consistent, scalable lead generation from LinkedIn—and are tired of tactics that don’t convert.

You’ll walk away with a proven process for identifying your ICP, building trust through value-based messaging, and using LinkedIn the way top-performing B2B founders do: to start real conversations and close real clients.

Takeaways:

  • Why posting on LinkedIn doesn’t equal prospecting
  • How to use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to find qualified leads
  • The psychology of starting sales conversations that convert
  • How to blend AI tools with human-led messaging
  • The importance of a clearly defined ICP
  • What makes a LinkedIn profile convert vs. just look good
  • Why most lead gen fails and how to fix it with consistency and strategy

Chapters:

00:00 – The Myth of LinkedIn Content = Clients
02:46 – What Real LinkedIn Lead Gen Looks Like
05:52 – How to Engage and Convert on LinkedIn
08:49 – Relationship-First Selling
11:51 – Using AI and Sales Navigator the Right Way
25:43 – Final Strategy Tips for Founders

Keywords:

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If you're a business owner or marketer looking to get more customers without spending money on Facebook or Google ads, this episode is for you.

Dr. Lewis Haydon is joined by boardroom table member and strategic advisor Peter Boolkah to uncover exactly how successful businesses are generating leads in 2025 without paid ads. They break down the shift from traditional digital marketing to AI-driven visibility, SEO-first strategies, and long-form content that feeds search engines and customers.

You'll learn why most marketing fails today, how artificial intelligence is changing search and lead generation, and what content actually ranks in the new marketing landscape. Whether you're a startup, scaling SME, or established brand, this conversation offers a blueprint for client acquisition using modern marketing tactics that don’t rely on ad spend.

Takeaways

  • How AI is reshaping digital marketing — and what it means for getting clients
  • The real reason your content isn’t ranking (and how to fix it fast)
  • Why SEO is still the most reliable lead generation strategy in 2025
  • How to attract high-quality leads using long-form content and AI-friendly copy
  • What smart business owners are doing differently to grow without paid media

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Client Acquisition Strategies
03:50 – Understanding Your Ideal Customer Profile
06:47 – The Evolution of Marketing Channels
09:49 – The Role of AI in Marketing
12:41 – Peter’s Journey to SEO Mastery
15:37 – Strategies for Startups to Get Clients
18:44 – Hiring the Right Marketing Talent
21:47 – Scaling Beyond Six Figures
24:46 – Long-Term Strategies for Client Acquisition

Keywords
getting clients without ads, client acquisition, lead generation, SEO for business owners, AI in marketing, AI visibility, content marketing, organic marketing, digital marketing strategies, how to get more clients, marketing strategies 2025, inbound marketing, scaling a business, business growth tactics, artificial intelligence and SEO, founder marketing, startup visibility, Peter Boolkah marketing, business podcast for entrepreneurs, AI marketing podcast

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Are you growing a business or just building yourself another job?

In this episode of CEO Boardroom Table, business coach and 8x business owner Dr Lewis Haydon breaks down the difference between earned income and passive income—and what it really takes to build a business that works without you.

You’ll hear the real story of a business coaching client who was stuck in the day-to-day grind, struggling to scale, and blocking leadership growth by treating their business like a job instead of a scalable asset.

Lewis explains what business owners must shift to create freedom, profit, and long-term value. If you want to scale your business, lead better, get more clients, and eventually exit or step back, this episode is your blueprint.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why most small business owners get stuck in earned income loops
  • The mindset shift from operator to true business owner
  • A checklist of CEO-level tasks vs operator tasks
  • How to grow, systemise, and scale your business as an asset
  • What real leadership looks like when building a profitable company
  • The long-term benefits of building online systems and passive income

This is one of the most important conversations for any entrepreneur, small business owner, founder, or consultant looking to build real wealth through their business.

Chapters:
00:00 The Story of a Business Coaching Client: A Business Owner's Journey
03:04 The Hustle Mentality: Is Busy Really Productive?
06:05 Valuation Insights: Understanding Business Worth
07:28 Understanding Business as an Asset
09:54 The Role of the Business Owner
12:19 Systems and Scalability in Business
13:32 Building an Asset vs. a Job
14:39 Scalability and Long-Term Goals
15:52 Time Management and Life Choices

Hosted by Lewis Haydon – 8x business owner, Doctor of Management, Business Coach of the Year, and founder of MentorBusiness.com. He walks the talk, having built multiple 8-figure businesses and helped others become millionaires.

Keywords:
business coaching podcast, entrepreneur podcast, how to grow a business, scale a business, startup podcast, online business podcast, get more clients, passive income podcast, financial freedom podcast, leadership podcast, business growth podcast, small business podcast, asset building, business owner mindset, business strategy, business systems, time management, CEO podcast, business mentor

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Bad advice doesn’t just cost you time—it can cost your business everything.

In this episode of CEO Boardroom Table, business coach and 8x business owner Dr Lewis Haydon reveals the real cost of making the wrong decisions in business, especially when guided by advisors who have never owned a business themselves. Lewis explores why execution beats overplanning, how to evaluate mentorship, and what separates successful entrepreneurs from those stuck on the wrong path.

Whether you're a small business owner, founder, CEO, or startup entrepreneur, this conversation unpacks the decisions that slow your growth—and the mindset shifts that will drive momentum.

You’ll learn:

  • Why taking action is more valuable than perfect plans
  • The hidden dangers of listening to the wrong mentors
  • How to choose advisors who’ve actually built businesses
  • What ethical leadership looks like in tough decisions
  • How entrepreneurs can learn fast by executing smarter

This episode is essential for business owners ready to grow, scale, lead, and make smarter strategic moves.

Chapters:
00:00 The Cost of Inaction: Understanding Execution
05:28 Learning from Mistakes: The Value of Experience
09:45 Choosing the Right Advisors: Aligning Values and Goals
11:27 Ethics in Business: Doing the Right Thing

Hosted by Lewis Haydon – 8x business owner, Doctor of Management, Business Coach of the Year, and founder of MentorBusiness.com. Lewis has built multiple 8-figure businesses and helped others become millionaires through real-world business strategies that work.

Keywords:
business coaching podcast, entrepreneur podcast, business mentor, startup podcast, how to grow a business, scale a business, business growth podcast, small business podcast, mentorship in business, cost of bad advice, ethical leadership, CEO coaching, passive income podcast, decision making in business, business strategy, execution over planning, online business podcast, business owner podcast

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The wrong mindset will cost you millions—even if your strategy is solid.

In this powerful episode of CEO Boardroom Table, 8x business owner and business coach Dr Lewis Haydon breaks down the 4 stages of mindset that nearly sabotaged his own growth—and how you can avoid the same traps. These mindset errors keep even the smartest entrepreneurs from scaling, leading, and achieving real financial freedom.

Lewis shares the beliefs, constraints, and lessons that every business owner, founder, or startup leader must face if they want to scale to 6–8 figures, build passive income, and grow a business that lasts.

Key lessons include:

  • How self-doubt delays business growth
  • The danger of operating with limited financial knowledge
  • Identifying invisible constraints holding your company back
  • Why shifting your thinking is the fastest way to scale

Whether you’re just starting out or already running a 7-figure company, this entrepreneur podcast will challenge your mindset and sharpen your edge.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: How Mindset Nearly Cost Me Everything
03:21 Belief Systems and Business Growth
06:48 Financial Knowledge and Confidence
10:15 Identifying Constraints in Your Business
13:00 Growth Mindset vs Survival Mindset
15:45 Closing Thoughts: How to Move Forward

Hosted by Lewis Haydon – 8x business owner, Doctor of Management, Business Coach of the Year, and founder of MentorBusiness.com. Lewis has built multiple 8-figure businesses and helped others become millionaires by applying proven mindset and growth strategies.

Keywords:
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"All those skills don't matter if you're coming across arrogant."

To increase income and become more influential, it is important to balance confidence with humility. Being too cocky can turn people off and cost you opportunities. On the other hand, lacking confidence can also hinder your success. Dr. Lewis Haydon shares seven strategies to come across with humility and confidence. Follow the 7 steps in this podcast so you know EXACTLY what to say and do. Enjoy the show.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, millionaire CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Balancing confidence with humility is crucial for success
  • Building a portfolio of evidence can boost confidence
  • Positioning yourself upfront helps establish credibility
  • Body language, voice, and tonality play a role in conveying confidence
  • Active listening and asking penetrating questions demonstrate confidence

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Balancing Confidence and Humility

02:23T he Contagion Effect: Energy and Confidence

03:20 Strategies to Increase Income and Influence

08:11 Physiology and Psychology: The Connection

10:41 The Power of Listening and Asking Questions

11:40 Conclusion: Becoming More Confident

Keywords:

confidence, humility, income, influential, cocky, arrogant, evidence, positioning, body language, voice, tonality, over-talking, listening, penetrating questions

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"The sale process starts sooner than a lot of people think."

The sale process starts sooner than most people think, with the marketing phase being the beginning of the sale. The decision to say yes or no can happen at any point in the process, and delaying the decision can decrease excitement for the product or service. The role of the closer is to handle objections and ensure the sale is closed. It is important to have a clear distinction between marketing and sales roles, as they require different skills. The marketer's job is to generate leads, while the closer's job is to convert those leads into sales. How should you structure the perfect sales process... find out more in this podcast.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, millionaire CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • The sale process starts with marketing and can happen at any point in the process.
  • Delaying the decision can decrease excitement for the product or service.
  • The closer's role is to handle objections and ensure the sale is closed.
  • There should be a clear distinction between marketing and sales roles.
  • The marketer's job is to generate leads, while the closer's job is to convert leads into sales.

Chapters:

00:00 Recognizing When the Sales Process Begins

02:51 Distinguishing Between Marketing and Sales Roles

07:33 The Role of Dedicated Closers in Closing Deals

10:16 Nurturing Existing Customers and Leveraging Referrals for Lead Generation

Keywords:

sale process, marketing, sales, decision-making, objections, closing, lead generation

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"Follow people that are just that step ahead because it's not serving you to have such a big leap."

Dr. Lewis Haydon provides advice on how to break the 100K income mark and become a high-income earner. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and believing in the possibility of achieving a higher income. He suggests observing and learning from people who are already earning 100K and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. Dr. Haydon also discusses the need for a plan, maximizing income from current jobs, creating multiple cashflow streams, and developing sales and negotiation skills. He emphasizes the importance of allocating time to each cashflow vehicle and taking consistent action.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, millionaire CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Believe in the possibility of earning a higher income and have a growth mindset.
  • Observe and learn from people who are already earning 100K.
  • Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who support your goals.
  • Create a plan and break it down into achievable steps.
  • Maximize income from your current job and learn about finances.
  • Identify and develop multiple cashflow streams.
  • Learn sales and negotiation skills to create win-win agreements.
  • Allocate time to each cashflow vehicle and take consistent action.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Challenging Common Advice

02:21 Learning from Successful High-Income Earners

04:18 Creating a Blueprint for Financial Success

07:10 Maximizing Income from Current Jobs

09:02 Diversifying Cashflow

11:26 Mastering Sales and Negotiation

13:20 Time Allocation for Multiple Cashflow Vehicles

15:44 Taking Action Towards Financial Goals

Keywords:

high-income earner, mindset, belief, observation, learning, plan, maximizing income, cashflow streams, sales skills, negotiation skills, time allocation, consistent action

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"There's always a bigger role to play and you deserve to have it."

In this conversation, Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of sales skills in any profession and provides tips on how to land a big promotion and increase income. He emphasizes that sales is in everything and that individuals need to sell themselves and their results to advance in their careers. He advises listeners to focus on delivering results rather than relying on seniority, and to understand the financial aspects of their industry. Haydon also highlights the importance of marketing oneself, demonstrating social proof, and speaking in terms of the employer's interests. He encourages individuals to take ownership of their success and invest in their personal brand.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Sales skills are essential in any profession and can help individuals land promotions and increase their income.
  • Results and delivering value are more important than seniority or time spent in a role.
  • Understanding the financial aspects of one's industry is crucial for career advancement.
  • Marketing oneself and demonstrating social proof are key to standing out and landing high-level jobs.
  • Speaking in terms of the employer's interests and focusing on their goals can help individuals make a strong case for promotion.
  • Investing in one's personal brand and taking ownership of one's success are important for long-term career growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Sales is Everything in Any Profession

03:22 Competing for Promotions and High-Level Roles

06:44 Understanding Company Goals and Financials

08:39 Building Social Proof and Demonstrating Follow-Through

12:29 Creating a Supportive Environment for Success

15:25 Taking Action and Starting Your Journey to Success

Keywords:

sales, promotion, income, results, seniority, financial knowledge, marketing, personal brand

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"You've always got to be in it to win it."

In this podcast, Lewis Haydon discusses the possibility of multiplying one's income by 10x. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what is already working and building pipelines to increase cash flow. Haydon advises listeners to start with their strengths and interests, rather than following what others are doing. He encourages them to think about how they can use their time effectively and dedicate it to building multiple income streams. Haydon also highlights the compounding effect of success and the need for sales skills in order to maximize opportunities.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Focus on what is already working to multiply your income.
  • Build pipelines and dedicate time to expanding them.
  • Start with your strengths and interests when exploring new income streams.
  • Use your time effectively to maximize opportunities.
  • Success has a compounding effect and can lead to new opportunities.
  • Develop sales skills to increase your chances of success.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Multiplying Your Income by 10x

02:23 Investing in Personal Education and Setting Goals

03:18 Building Pipelines for Increased Cash Flow

05:40 Maximizing Income through Specialization

08:03 The Compounding Effect of Success

09:26 Sales Skills: Essential for Income Growth

Keywords:

income growth, stagnation, multiplying income, building pipelines, cash flow, multiple income streams, focusing on strengths, time management, compounding effect, sales skills

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"Salespeople have autonomy and control over their success."

Salespeople have the potential to become high income earners, but it requires leadership skills and the ability to bring in cash flow. Sales is a boundaryless career that allows for continuous learning and growth. Salespeople have autonomy and control over their success. However, sales can be challenging due to mindset issues and the need to handle rejection. It also comes with unpredictable income. Ultimately, whether a sales career is right for someone depends on their willingness to learn, take ownership, and handle the ups and downs. Discover more by listening to this episode.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Salespeople have the potential to become high income earners by leading people and bringing in cash flow.
  • Sales is a boundaryless career that allows for continuous learning and growth.
  • Salespeople have autonomy and control over their success.
  • Sales can be challenging due to mindset issues and the need to handle rejection.
  • Sales comes with unpredictable income, but it can lead to high earnings with the right skills and mindset.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Potential of Sales Careers

01:16 Chapter 1: The Pros of Sales Careers

03:10 Chapter 2: Autonomy and Self-Development in Sales

06:35 Chapter 3: The Challenges of Sales Careers

Keywords:

sales, high income earners, leadership, cash flow, boundaryless career, autonomy, self-development, mindset, rejection, unpredictable income

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"Understanding this will literally double, even triple your sales."

In this episode, Dr Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of understanding human behavior in sales and marketing. Salespeople must take ownership and deliver results to increase their income. This one marketing strategy is a tool both business owners and sales professionals can adopt to increase their business and personal income.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Understanding human behavior is essential in sales and marketing.
  • Salespeople need to take ownership and deliver results to increase their income.
  • XXXX are a powerful marketing strategy.
  • Delivering on promises is crucial to earning more business.
  • Adaptability is key in incorporating sales strategies into personal brands or businesses.
  • Starting and scaling a business requires understanding various aspects, including customer focus, marketing, sales, operations, and finance.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:23 Understanding Human Behavior in Sales and Marketing

06:36 The Importance of the 'Who' in Marketing

08:35 Harnessing the Power of this Marketing Strategy

12:55 Build Trust Through Delivering on Promises

15:21 Adapting Strategies to Personal Brands and Businesses

Keywords:

sales, marketing, human behavior, referrals, word-of-mouth, delivering results, personal brand, business scaling

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"The customer isn't actually just buying your product. They are actually buying the results, the outcome that they will get."

In this episode of Sales Drive, Dr Lewis Haydon shares five rules that every salesperson should master before going into any sales situation. The rules include: making it about the customer, understanding real results, mastering the selling gap, handling objections before they occur, and proving that you can deliver. Lewis provides extensive detail, practical tips, and strategies for salespeople to start improving their sales approach today.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Make it about the customer, not yourself
  • Focus on the outcomes and results that customers will get
  • Understand the selling gap and address objections proactively
  • Prepare and prove that you can deliver what you promise
  • Build trust with customers through effective communication

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Continuous Learning in Sales

03:26 Rule 2: Understand Real Results

06:52 Rule 3: Master the Selling Gap

11:17 Rule 4: Handle Objections Proactively

14:11 Rule 5: Prove Your Worth and Build Trust

16:38 Conclusion: Take Action and Apply the Rules

Keywords:

sales, salesperson, rules, customer, results, selling gap, objections, preparation, trust

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"My candidates and clients choose me because of..."

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of David Lane, an associate director at Joshua Robert recruitment in Birmingham, UK. From recruitment consultant to top-tier sales and associate director, David reveals the secrets behind his transformation into an A player in sales.

Join Lewis and David as they explore:

  • The challenges of the recruitment market and how smaller companies can thrive by focusing on client relationships.
  • The crucial role of open and transparent communication in building trust and long-lasting relationships.
  • How emotional intelligence can help you better understand and meet the needs of clients and candidates.
  • The importance of aligning personal values with your company's values to strengthen relationships.
  • Setting expectations, being honest, and maintaining transparency throughout the sales process.
  • Tips for business owners, managers, and employees on incentivizing high performance and taking ownership of personal growth and success.

Tune in to discover invaluable insights and practical strategies that can elevate your sales game and transform your professional journey. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two industry experts and take your success to the next level!

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr. Lewis Haydon—entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organizational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. Sharing from over 20 years of experience and over $100 million in increased client revenue (and their personal income), Lewis shares how you can boost your sales, attract more customers, increase profits, and become a leading authority in your field.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Journey to Becoming an A Player in Sales

03:22 Expanding Internationally and Building Trust

06:20 The Shift in Sales: Engaging with Candidates

09:08 The Importance of Trust and Articulating Your Why

11:06 Building Trust through Face-to-Face Meetings

14:10 Proving Trust and Demonstrating Previous Success

16:13 Consistency and Effort in Building Trust

19:23 Qualities of an Effective Salesperson

23:55 The Importance of Repeat Business and Client Retention

28:05 The Role of Open Communication and Transparency

33:40 Aligning Personal Values with Company Values

36:22 Setting Expectations and Being Transparent in Sales

42:02 Incentivizing High Performance and Personal Growth

Keywords:

sales, recruitment, trust, relationships, consistency, face-to-face meetings, value, long-lasting relationships, recruitment, relationships, repeat business, client retention, market challenges, open communication, transparency, emotional intelligence, values alignment, setting expectations, high performance, personal growth

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"Understand the psychology of sales to increase your sales and personal income."

In this episode, Lewis Haydon (@dr.lewishaydon) the psychology of sales. Understanding psychology helps in managing energy, being positive, and energizing others. It is important to be in a positive state and create a positive environment to positively influence customers. Building rapport and asking great questions are key to understanding customers' needs and helping them make purchasing decisions. The social exchange theory emphasizes the exchange of value, including financial value. Being positive, asking great questions, and understanding the social exchange theory are essential for sales success.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr Lewis Haydon hosted by entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organisational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. On this podcast, you will hear from over 20 years of experience from Lewis, who is responsible for over $75,000,000 in increased client revenue and personal income, and how you too can increase your sales, get more customers, make more profit, and become a leading authority high-income earner in your field.

Takeaways:

  • Understanding the psychology of sales is crucial for increasing sales and personal income.
  • Managing energy and being in a positive state are important for sales success.
  • Creating a positive environment and energizing others can influence customers positively.
  • Building rapport and asking great questions help in understanding customers' needs and making purchasing decisions.
  • The social exchange theory emphasizes the exchange of value, including financial value, in sales.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Psychology of Sales

02:26 Managing Energy and Being in a Positive State

03:21 Understanding the Customer's World

07:06 The A-Players Podcast and Community

08:17 Focusing on the Customer's Needs

Keywords:

psychology of sales, increase sales, personal income, managing energy, positive state, energizing others, positive environment, building rapport, asking great questions, social exchange theory, sales success

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"Businesses are organizations. An organization is a collection of people. We are in the business of people."

In this episode, Lewis Haydon (@dr.lewishaydon) discusses the most valuable lessons from over two decades of what it really takes to scale his businesses, his investment businesses, and his client's businesses. Listen to this podcast if you want to drastically increase your sales and grow more profitable.

Welcome to the Sales Drive Podcast with Dr Lewis Haydon hosted by entrepreneur, business investor, CEO, organisational psychologist, and coach to VERY high-income earners. On this podcast, you will hear from over 20 years of experience from Lewis, who is responsible for over $75,000,000 in increased client revenue and personal income, and how you too can increase your sales, get more customers, make more profit, and become a leading authority high-income earner in your field.

Chapters:

00:00 The Foundation: Mindset

02:11 The Duner Kruger Effect

05:35 Challenging BS Beliefs

07:00 The Pitfalls of Thinking You Know It All

07:56 The Power of Personal Branding in Sales

10:20 Understanding Human Behavior and Psychology in Sales

11:17 Self-Driving and Managing Emotions for Sales Success

16:00 The Importance of Accountability in Sales

18:20 Achieving High Performance in Sales

22:10 Using Objective Data to Measure Success

Keywords:

sales, business, human behavior, psychology, mindset, growth, accountability, continuous learning, data-driven decision-making

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In this video podcast, Dr Lewis Haydon delves into the top 7 sales techniques that every salesperson needs to know to achieve outstanding results. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, these strategies will help you set and smash your targets.Techniques Covered:1. Set Your Target: Discover the importance of setting clear, achievable targets and how it can drive your success.2. Accountability: Learn how to maintain accountability to stay on track and deliver results.3. Understand Your Client's Outcome: Gain insights into understanding your client's needs and outcomes for more effective sales.4. Positioning: Master the art of positioning yourself and your services to stand out in the market.5. Active Listening: Enhance your communication skills with active listening techniques.6. Coaching People: Tips and strategies for coaching clients to achieve their best.7. GSD: Get Stuff Done – practical steps to increase your productivity and results.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction00:28 - 7 Sales Techniques00:38 - 1. Set your Target04:13 - 2. Accountability 05:30 - 3. Understand your client's outcome 10:24 - 4. Positioning15:44 - 5. Active Listening18:26 - Our mission19:26 - Active listening continues20:34 - 6. Coaching people21:50 - 7. GSD23:00 - Conclusion

Keywords:

salestrainer #sales #salestraining #salestrainerinuk #uksalestrainer #unitedkingdom

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If your outcome is to get more sales then marketing is the answer, right? Well this podcast explains why maybe you should consider sales force first...

In this episode, Dr Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of understanding the return on investment (ROI) from marketing spend and why many businesses are wasting money.

Lewis emphasises the need to increase visibility and educate customers as key goals of marketing. However, without building a sales-driven culture and investing in the development of sales teams then getting more leads is not the answer.

Lewis also emphasises the importance of consistency in marketing efforts and the need to measure both financial and non-financial indicators of success.

Listen to the full episode to find out how you can harness how you maximise your marketing and sales without spending an extra penny!

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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding the ROI from Marketing Spend

01:54 Increasing Visibility and Educating Customers

06:56 Building a Sales-Driven Culture

10:37 Consistency in Marketing Efforts

11:34 Measuring Success: Financial and Non-Financial Indicators

16:13 Improving Sales Conversion Rates

Keywords:

marketing spend, return on investment, visibility, education, sales-driven culture, sales teams, consistency, sales conversion rates

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The only person who cares about you being a 'closer' is your own ego, aim to be a sales pro. Here is why...

In this video exclusive of the Sales Drive Podcast, Dr. Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income salespeople and businesses, discusses why being a closer in sales can be damaging to relationships and sales success.

Lewis explains the importance of emotional intelligence and understanding the customer's mindset and signals. He also emphasises the need to focus on the customer's needs and problem-solving rather than just closing the sale and making it all about the sales person's ego.

The key takeaway is to prioritise building lifetime value with customers rather than just closing one-time sales.

Listen to the full episode to find out how you can harness the learnings to scale your marketing and sales success.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Pitfalls of Being a Closer

02:02 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

03:00 Shifting Focus from Closing to Problem-Solving

07:12 Building Lifetime Value with Customers

Keywords:

sales, closer, emotional intelligence, customer needs, problem-solving, lifetime value

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Building a profitable business requires a great sales process, here is what you need to know in order to scale your company sales!

In this episode of the Sales Drive podcast, Dr Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of having a solid sales process to build the ultimate sales machine for you to scale any business.

Lewis discusses how salespeople need a process to follow in order to confidently guide customers on their journey and deliver the desired results.

Lewis highlights the need to understand the customer and their journey, help them make informed decisions, systemise the sales process, measure and test its effectiveness, and ultimately leverage the system for success in any business.

This is a pivotal episode to be sure to listen to the end.

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Chapters:

00:00 Building the Ultimate Sales Machine

01:45 Understanding the Customer and Their Journey

07:55 Systemising the Sales Process

15:52 Measuring Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement

Keywords:

sales process, sales machine, sales coaching, customer journey, customer needs, value, measure, test, leverage, more sales, business sales

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Businesses and people must change if they are too adapt and thrive. When should you change?... Let's discuss.

The podcast is shifting its focus to sales and revenue generation, specifically for leaders and professionals in businesses that want to earn A LOT more money.

Dr Lewis Haydon emphasises the importance of test and measurement in order to determine what strategies work best.

Lewis discusses the challenges of marketing and the need for proper sales training that is not always accessible for start up businesses and new entrepreneurs and SMEs.

The podcast will now be called Sales Drive, with a focus on providing actionable steps and tools for listeners to increase their sales and revenue so that they can make a bigger impact.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

02:51 Going into More Detail on Sales and Revenue Generation

05:06 Shifting the Focus to Sales of Leaders

09:51 Choosing to Be Unique and Stand Out

27:49 Letting Customers Decide What Works Best

Keywords:

sales, revenue generation, test and measurement, marketing, sales training, trust, relationships, salespeople, UK sales training

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Unlock Your Limitless Potential: Become a Fearless Entrepreneur with Lewis Haydon

Dive deep into the art of unshakable confidence with Lewis Haydon, a revered coach to the highest income earners, in this transformative episode of our podcast. Lewis breaks down the essential steps to build limitless confidence, sharing insider strategies from his own journey as a successful business investor.

Discover the power of understanding your core 'why', setting attainable milestones, and continuously pushing beyond your comfort zones.

Each minute is packed with actionable advice on fostering a growth mindset, maintaining consistency, and curating a circle that uplifts your ambitions.

Whether you're looking to make bold moves in your career or refine your investment acumen, this episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom to help you become a LIMITLESS entrepreneur. Tune in to revolutionize your approach and amplify your entrepreneurial spirit!

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Takeaways:

  • How to develop a why and goals that will keep you in a powerful state.
  • How you can train yourself to be prepared for bigger opportunities.
  • Top traits of confident executives that you can harness too.
  • The mindset that you can replicate to scale your confidence to new heights.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:13 Pushing Boundaries and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

07:08 Continuous Learning and Preparation

09:03 The Power of Consistency

11:23 Creating a Supportive Environment

13:48 Strategic Investments for Growth

Keywords:

confidence, entrepreneur, goals, boundaries, learning, preparation, consistency, environment, investment

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Is your business revenue stuck and unable to reach new heights? This podcast will explain why and what you need to do about it!

In this podcast, Lewis Haydon shares eight tips for building a $10 million business that he has used over the last decade to scale his businesses.

Lewis emphasises the importance of continuous learning, having the right attitude, knowing your direction, understanding your why, leveraging systems, valuing time, hiring the right people, and investing money. Lewis provides insights based on his own experience of building multiple businesses and highlights the significance of mindset and strategy in achieving business success.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Steps that will scale your business, fast!
  • Taking the guess work of what it takes to take your business beyond its first million.
  • How to develop a strong why that will drive your business beyond its limits.
  • The keys to get massive leverage and achieve higher business goals.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:52 Developing the Right Attitude

05:17 Knowing Your Direction and Goals

07:41 Understanding Your Why and Values

10:34 Valuing Time as an Invaluable Asset

12:26 Hiring the Right People and Being a Great Leader

16:14 Conclusion

Keywords:

building a business, $10 million business, learning, attitude, direction, why, leverage, systems, time, hiring, investing money

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In this podcast, Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of managing money in separate bank accounts and provides tips on how to do so effectively. Lewis emphasises the need for different types of bank accounts to optimise wealth building and financial management.

The podcast covers the significance of savings accounts, ISA accounts, and where the rich really make their wealth, a third account for personal investment and skill development. Lewis also highlights the concept of cash flow and the role it plays in wealth creation.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • The importance of managing money in separate bank accounts for effective financial management.
  • Different types of bank accounts, including savings accounts, ISA accounts, and a third account for personal investment and skill development.
  • The role of cash flow in wealth creation and the significance of using cash flow to make more money.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Money Management and Bank Accounts

02:58 The Significance of Savings Accounts and Beating Inflation

05:52 Understanding ISA Accounts and Tax Advantages

09:12 The Third Account: Personal Investment and Skill Development

12:01 The Role of Cash Flow in Wealth Creation

Keywords:

money management, bank accounts, savings, ISA, cash flow, wealth building, financial management, personal investment, skill development

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Enough is enough! The quality of sales skills across the world is in danger, listen to this to learn about how authentic selling REALLY works!

In this podcast episode, Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of sales skills and the misconceptions surrounding sales thanks to Instagram influencers.

Sales is a natural part of life and that everyone is constantly selling, whether they realise it or not. Lewis highlights the need for ethical selling and the importance of authenticity in the sales process.

He also emphasises the role of psychology and the art of selling, rather than relying on hacks or scripts. Lewis encourages listeners to focus on the value they can provide to customers and the positive impact that sales skills can have on their personal and financial goals.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Sales is a natural part of life and everyone is constantly selling, whether they realize it or not.
  • Ethical selling and authenticity are key in building trust and long-term relationships with customers.
  • The art of selling involves understanding the psychology of customers and adapting to their needs and preferences.
  • Focusing on the value you can provide to customers and the positive impact of sales skills on personal and financial goals is crucial.
  • Consistency and resilience are important traits for success in sales.

Keywords:

sales skills, misconceptions, natural, ethical selling, authenticity, psychology, art of selling, value, personal goals, financial goals

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Do you find it challenging to "balance" work and life on your path to achieving career goals?

In this episode, Lewis Haydon explores the struggle of balancing personal life and a high income, emphasising the importance of mindset, psychology, and values.

The podcast delves into the concepts of balance, work ethic, and the psychology of success, offering insights on finding a target that aligns with personal goals.

The discussion also addresses the perception of work-life balance, the impact of psychology on work and life, and the role of optimism and presence (past and future) in achieving happiness and success.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • The importance of understanding one's personality, values, and psychology in achieving work-life balance and high income.
  • The concept of balance is reframed as a focus on consistency, resilience, and finding a target that aligns with personal goals.
  • Optimism and presence play a crucial role in achieving happiness and success, with a focus on the psychology of work and life.
  • Adlerian psychology is highlighted as a framework for focusing on the present and future, while learning from the past to drive personal and professional growth.

Chapters:

00:00 The Psychology of Work-Life Balance and High Income

03:23 Reframing Balance: Consistency, Resilience, and Target Setting

14:00 Optimism, Presence, and the Psychology of Success

Keywords:

work-life balance, high income, mindset, psychology, values, work ethic, success, target setting, optimism, presence, happiness

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What does it REALLY take to take your business beyond one million in revenue? I share how I did it in this single podcast.

In this episode, Lewis Haydon shares his journey of scaling a business from £800K to £8 million and provides tips on how you can do the same.

Lewis emphasises the importance of finding the right people, or A players, to help scale the business. Key steps include understanding the market and niche, developing a product or service that fits the niche, building a system for a five-star customer journey, understanding key metrics and reinvesting profits, compartmentalising departments, building the right team, working on constraints, attracting and hiring A players, and investing in the right people around you that allows that business to scale and grow without you.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Leverage A players to scale your business effectively.
  • Understand market problems and develop niche products to address them.
  • Invest in building a five-star customer service system to enhance customer experience.
  • Attract and hire A players to take care of key business roles.
  • Invest in coaches and mentors to solve the right challenges and focus on the right content and strategies for your business stage.

Chapters:

00:00 Leveraging A Players for Business Scaling

02:48 Developing Niche Products and Five-Star Customer Service

05:56 Attracting and Hiring A Players for Business Growth

Keywords:

business scaling, niche products, customer service, A players, coaches and mentors, market problems, growth strategies

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How do you make lots of money and become a millionaire in your twenties?

In this episode, Lewis Haydon discusses the winner's mindset that guarantees success. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that social media only shows the cream on the top and that there is more to success than what is portrayed. He highlights the need to develop a growth mindset and constantly learn and adapt. Building confidence and self-belief is crucial, as well as maintaining focus and motivation. Lewis also introduces the concept of psychological capital and its four elements: confidence, goal setting, optimism, and resilience. Overall, he encourages listeners to cultivate a winner's mindset to achieve their goals.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Recognize that social media only shows the highlight reel of success and there is more to it than meets the eye.
  • Develop a growth mindset and prioritize constant learning and personal growth.
  • Build confidence and self-belief to overcome challenges and setbacks.
  • Maintain focus and motivation by avoiding distractions and staying clear on your goals.
  • Understand the concept of psychological capital and its elements: confidence, goal setting, optimism, and resilience.
  • Cultivate a winner's mindset to achieve success in your chosen field.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:21 Thinking Beyond the Outcome

04:18 The Power of a Growth Mindset

05:44 Building Confidence and Self-Belief

09:29 Maintaining Focus and Motivation

11:50 Cultivating a Winner's Mindset

Keywords:

winner's mindset, success, social media, growth mindset, learning, confidence, self-belief, focus, motivation, psychological capital

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How do you make lots of money and become a millionaire in your twenties?

Lewis Haydon discusses how to become a millionaire in your 20s. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation, developing a millionaire mindset, and exploring multiple income streams. Haydon shares examples of successful millionaires, such as Ben Francis of Gymshark, and highlights the significance of studying their behaviors and mindset. He also encourages listeners to set realistic expectations and play the cards they're dealt with. Overall, the episode provides practical advice and insights for aspiring millionaires.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Building a strong foundation and understanding the fundamentals of wealth creation is crucial for becoming a millionaire.
  • Studying the behaviors and mindset of successful millionaires can provide valuable insights and guidance.
  • Setting realistic expectations and having a long-term perspective is important, as becoming a millionaire takes time and effort.
  • Exploring multiple income streams, including investing in assets and developing additional skills, can accelerate wealth creation.
  • Playing the cards you're dealt with and making the most of available opportunities is key to achieving financial success.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: How to Become a Millionaire in Your Twenties

02:53 Chapter 1: Building a Strong Foundation for Wealth Creation

07:09 Chapter 2: Studying the Behaviors and Mindset of Successful Millionaires

13:25 Chapter 3: Setting Realistic Expectations and Having a Long-Term Perspective

25:43 Chapter 4: Playing the Cards You're Dealt with and Making the Most of Opportunities

Keywords:

millionaire, twenties, building assets, cashflow, mindset, network, income streams, realistic expectations, strong foundation, millionaire mindset, multiple income streams

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How much are ineffective leadership habits costing you?

In this conversation, Lewis Haydon discusses the seven habits of highly effective leaders. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then be understood, synergizing with team members, and sharpening the saw through self-improvement and renewal. Haydon provides practical examples and insights on how these habits can be applied to leadership roles and personal growth.

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Takeaways:

  • Effective leaders take initiative and responsibility for their actions and decisions.
  • Leaders have a clear vision of their goals and what they want to achieve.
  • Leaders prioritize and focus on what is important, not just urgent.
  • Leaders listen to others first before trying to be understood.
  • Leaders value the strengths and perspectives of their team members.
  • Leaders focus on self-improvement and renewal for sustained effectiveness.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:59 Habit 1: Be Proactive

05:50 Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

09:55 Habit 3: Put First Things First

16:13 Habit 4: Think Win-Win

23:05 Habit 6: Synergize

24:33 Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Keywords:

leadership, effective leaders, habits, proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand then be understood, synergize, sharpen the saw, self-improvement, renewal

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If high income is the real goal, do you really need to be an entrepreneur?

In this podcast episode, the host and coach to VERY high income earner, Lewis Haydon, critically examines the motivations and realities of entrepreneurship, questioning whether the allure stems from the label or the perception of success. The discussion delves into the financial side, emphasising the need for skilful investment, leveraging resources, and adding value to others to reach at least $100K annually. However, it also highlights the challenges, including financial instability, complex tax implications, and the misconception that revenue equates to personal wealth. Navigating these factors can lead to stress, underscoring the importance of maintaining work-life balance and avoiding burnout. Lewis also emphasises the need for a broad skill set, including communication, marketing, sales, and finance, and the ability to be a generalist. The competitive nature of entrepreneurship is acknowledged, with only the top 1% or even 0.001% succeeding, necessitating hard work and time sacrifices. Ultimately, the episode urges listeners to carefully consider their motivations, acknowledging the sacrifices and challenges, and reminding them that entrepreneurship is not a guaranteed path to success... but there are other options.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

    1. Financial stability is crucial for entrepreneurs, and the fear of instability can be stressful.
    1. Revenue does not necessarily translate to personal wealth, highlighting the complex realities of entrepreneurship.
    1. Being an entrepreneur requires taking ownership of your own organization and problem-solving, which can be overwhelming.
    1. Business owners are taxed on their profits, diminishing the perceived financial benefits.
    1. The game of entrepreneurship is about creating more freedom and helping more people, but success requires sacrifice and hard work.
    1. Starting a business in 2024 requires preparation for a saturated market, making it difficult for many to succeed.

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, financial stability, income, revenue, taxes, cash flow, risk, market saturation, work-life balance, stress management, problem-solving, sacrifice

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What does it take to be in the top 1% income earners in your career?

In this episode, coach to VERY high income earners Lewis Haydon discusses how to become part of the top 1% in your industry. He emphasises the importance of defining what the top 1% means to you and setting metrics to measure your progress. Haydon also highlights the significance of developing a top 1% mindset, mastering the art of execution, sharpening your skills, building your network, and building your personal brand. He emphasises the need to deal with setbacks and failure, as well as the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

  • Define what the top 1% means to you and set metrics to measure your progress.
  • Develop a top 1% mindset by focusing on psychological capital and building resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy.
  • Master the art of execution by taking action, learning from failures, and continuously improving.
  • Sharpen your skills by understanding financials, negotiation, and operational constraints.
  • Build your network and leverage the expertise of others to solve bigger problems.
  • Build your personal brand to become recognized and avoid being the world's best-kept secret.
  • Deal with setbacks and failure by maintaining optimism and learning from every experience.
  • Embrace adaptability and continuous improvement to stay ahead in a changing world.

Keywords:

top 1%, metrics, mindset, execution, skills, network, personal brand, setbacks, failure, adaptability, continuous improvement

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How do you build your path to financial freedom?... This Q&A episode will help!

In this episode, Lewis Haydon discusses the ultimate guide to financial freedom. He explains the concept of a financial mindset, which involves understanding the importance of transactions and long-term gain. Lewis emphasises the need to focus on the lifetime value of customers and the compounding effects of investments. Lewis also provides insights on creating a roadmap for financial freedom, building multiple income streams, managing money and debt, and the psychology of money.

Welcome to the A-Players (and the 100K Club) Podcast where Lewis Haydon, coach to VERY high income earners, shares with you the game of climbing the money and wealth ladder by providing you with the tools, psychology, business leadership skills, interviews and lessons from high net worth individuals to help you reach 100K a year and beyond.

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Takeaways:

1) Developing a financial mindset involves understanding the importance of transactions and long-term gain.

2) Focus on the lifetime value of customers and the compounding effects of investments.

3) Create a roadmap for financial freedom by setting a financial goal and breaking it down into smaller steps.

4) Build multiple income streams by identifying what excites you and finding ways to generate income from it.

5) Manage money by tracking income and expenses, and invest in personal growth and learning.

6) Manage debt by considering whether it is for leverage and scaling or for luxury items.

7) Understand the psychology of money and allow cash to flow by investing in various areas and surrounding yourself with the right mentors and coaches.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Understanding the Financial Mindset

10:56 Building Multiple Income Streams

15:50 Managing Money and Debt

23:39 Conclusion

Keywords:

financial freedom, financial mindset, transactions, long-term gain, lifetime value, compounding effects, roadmap, multiple income streams, managing money, managing debt, psychology of money

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Is it possible to convert your passion into profit?The answer I yes, You can convert your passion into profit.

In this episode, Lewis Haydon discusses how to turn your passion into profit. He emphasizes that passion doesn't always have to be the driving force behind your work, and that it's important to focus on the outcome and impact you want to make.

He suggests finding your passion by identifying what energizes you and what frustrates you. Lewis also talks about the importance of understanding your numbers and having a plan to achieve your financial goals. He encourages listeners to think about scaling their passion and making smart investments to increase their income.

Listen to the episode to find out more.

Takeaways:

  • Passion doesn't have to be the driving force behind your work; focus on the outcome and impact you want to make.
  • Identify what energizes you and what frustrates you to find your passion.
  • Understand your numbers and have a plan to achieve your financial goals. Think about scaling your passion and making smart investments to increase your income.Follow us on other social media handles -: Instagram -: / dr.lewishaydon Facebook -: / coach.lewishaydon TikTok -: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_lewishaydo... Timestamps -: 0:00 – Introduction & Mission1:36 - How Do You Turn Your Passion into Profit?2:21 - Is it possible for you to turn your passion into profit?3:29 – How do you find Passion?15:38 – Important things to remember while converting your passion into a profession 19:27 – Don’t quit your day job21:25 – Are you in the right day job25:40 – What do u need to say no to, to say yes to something 33:38 – How can you start to do it differently?35:44 – Start reading a book36:28 – How to scale?43:06 - ConclusionWe hope you enjoy the show.

Be great,LEWIS HAYDONThanks for watching. #passion #passionintoprofit #profit #business

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What is important: A business brand or your own personal brand? Let's Decode Are you also confused about whether personal branding or business branding is important? If yes then this podcast is going to be for you.In this episode, host Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of personal branding and its relationship with business branding. He emphasizes the need for individuals to build their personal brand while also aligning it with the business brand. Lewis highlights the value of great people in an organisation and how great business branding can attract and retain top talent. He also explores the limitations of AI and the unique qualities that humans bring to the table Lewis provides practical tips for building a personal brand, clarifying values and making power moves. He encourages listeners to take ownership of their personal brand and make a positive impact in their lives and careers. Listen to the episode to see how you too can maximise your income, wealth, and opportunities by building both a great personal and business brand.What sort of brand do you choose and why?Comment on this podcast below.

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Lewis HaydonTakeaways from this complete podcast -: 1) Building a personal brand is essential in today's world, where personal credibility and influence are highly valued.2) Personal branding and business branding are not mutually exclusive; they should be aligned and work together to create a strong brand presence.3) Great people are the backbone of any organization, and personal branding can attract and retain top talent.4) While AI and automation have their place, humans bring unique qualities that cannot be replicated, making personal branding even more important.5) Taking ownership of your personal brand and making power moves can lead to increased income and success.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Mission

00:31 Should People Build Their Personal Brand or the Business Brand?

02:57 The Power of Personal Branding in Business

03:25 The Relationship Between Personal Brand and Business Brand

04:23 The Value of Great People in an Organization

05:18 Aligning Personal Brand with Business Brand07:09The Role of Humans in a Dehumanized World

08:02 The Limitations of AI and the Importance of Personal Branding

09:04 Building Your Personal Brand

09:33 Clarifying Your Values and Direction

10:02 The Importance of Time and Making the Most of It

11:01 Understanding Your Values and Aligning Your Personal Brand

12:00 Creating a Brag Book and Building Confidence

13:29 The Impact of Comments and Protecting Your Personal Brand

16:22 Being True to Yourself and Your Personal Brand

21:32 Taking Power Moves and Making Decisions

23:30 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Taking Action

25:54 The Three Levels of Personal Branding

28:50 Protecting Your Personal Brand and Standing Guard to Your Mind

32:27 Being Authentic and True to Your Personal Brand

35:20 The Power of Personal Branding and Taking Ownership

39:23 The Impact of Personal Branding on Income and Success

40:26 The Importance of Personal Branding in Business

40:55 Conclusion

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How do you build optimum mental health to become a millionaire in any job or side hustle?

In this episode, host Lewis Haydon interviews IsaMillionaire Scott Wood about his journey to financial success and the importance of men's mental health and mental wealth.

Scott shares his experience of starting a side hustle and eventually replacing his income from his previous job. He emphasizes the importance of being all in and prioritizing health and mental wealth.

The conversation highlights the connection between physical health, mental health, and financial success, and how Scott has embraced these elements to build a $8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars) side business.

The conversation explores the impact of mindfulness techniques and nutrition on mental health. It delves into the personal journey of discovering Isagenix and its transformative effects on physical and mental well-being.

The importance of progress, control, and intentional habits in mental health is emphasized. The conversation also highlights the significance of elevating standards and creating empowering habits for men's wellness.

Takeaways:

  • Starting a side hustle can lead to financial success and provide more freedom in life.
  • Being all in and prioritizing health and mental wealth are crucial for overall well-being and success.
  • Protein and sleep play a significant role in maintaining physical and mental health.
  • Adaptogens can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Mindfulness techniques, such as a morning mindful ritual, can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.
  • Nutrition plays a crucial role in physical and mental health, and products like Isagenix can have transformative effects.
  • Progress and control are key factors in improving mental health, and small steps forward can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
  • Creating intentional habits, such as a morning routine and journaling, can have a profound impact on mental health.
  • Elevating standards and focusing on empowering habits can lead to improved mental health and overall well-being.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:00 Introducing Scott Wood

04:43 Achieving Financial Success

06:04The Importance of Health and Mental Wealth

09:26 The Cost of Traditional Business

12:22 The Power of a Side Hustle

14:40 Replacing Income with a Side Hustle

19:09 The Foundation of Health and Mental Health

21:15 The Connection Between Brain Chemicals and Health

23:16 The Importance of Protein and Sleep

26:02 The Role of Adaptogens in Sleep and Stress Reduction

26:50 Mindfulness Techniques for Stress Relief

27:51 Discovering Isagenix and its Impact on Health

29:13 Realizing the Need for Change

31:03 The Transformation Journey with Isagenix

33:04 The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health

34:28 The Power of Progress in Mental Health

36:15 Creating a Morning Mindful Ritual

37:20 The Importance of Progress and Control

38:17 Men's Wellness Tips: Protein and Mindfulness

45:45 Elevating Standards and Creating Empowering Habits

49:14 The Impact of Habits on Mental Health

55:02 Moving Towards earning 100k a year

We hope you enjoy the show.

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In this episode, Lewis Haydon interviews Georgia Goury, the operations director of Action Coach Essex Central, about the challenges and dynamics of running a family business.

They discuss the importance of building a supportive community, setting boundaries, and maintaining a balance between personal and business life. Georgia shares her personal experiences and offers insights on how to overcome the unique challenges that arise when working with family members.

The conversation highlights the significance of identity and perception in family businesses and emphasizes the role of coaching in navigating these complexities.

This podcast explores the dynamics and challenges of running a family business. Lewis Haydon discuss the three ways to exit a business and the importance of protecting the culture of a family business. They share the story of Mark's family business and how they created systems and leverage to ensure its success. They also discuss the need to reframe the role of family members in the business and the importance of balancing work and personal life. The conversation concludes with a focus on communication, boundaries, and building memories in family businesses.

Takeaways:

  • There are three ways to exit a business: through death, selling the business, or passing it on to the next generation.
  • Protecting the culture of a family business is crucial for its long-term success.
  • Creating systems and leverage allows family members to focus on what they truly want to do in life.
  • Reframing the role of family members in the business can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
  • Balancing work and personal life is essential in maintaining healthy relationships within a family business.
  • Accelerating success in a family business requires effective communication and setting boundaries.
  • Building memories and moments outside of work is important for maintaining strong family bonds in a business setting.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Mission

01:00 Introduction to Georgia Goury and Family Businesses

08:12 The Role of Action Coach Essex

11:06 Building a Supportive Community

15:40 The Challenges of Family Dynamics in Business

20:10 Identity and Perception in Family Businesses

30:54 The Three Ways to Exit a Business

32:00 Protecting the Culture of a Family Business

35:39 Creating Systems and Leverage in a Family Business

36:36 Reframing the Role of Family Members in the Business

37:31 Balancing Work and Personal Life in a Family Business

40:57 Accelerating Success in Family Businesses

44:31 Communication and Boundaries in Family Businesses

49:05 Building Memories and Moments in Family Businesses

We hope you enjoy the show.

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Are your sales skills holding you back and costing you your success?

In this episode, coach to VERY high-income earners Lewis Haydon interviews Andy Bounds, the UK's number one sales trainer, about building world-class sales leaders.

Andy emphasises the importance of developing good habits, such as initiating and accelerating opportunities, and shares techniques for effective communication and influence.

Andy also discusses the role of sales in various aspects of life and highlights the significance of time management — as it is not often just sales skills that miss sales, it is time skills.

Andy's passion for communication stems from his personal experiences, and he is dedicated to helping others achieve their goals.

Takeaways:

  • Developing good habits is crucial for success in sales and other areas of life.
  • Time management and effective use of the calendar are essential for achieving goals.
  • Sales skills and techniques can be applied in various aspects of life, not just in business.
  • Building strong relationships and asking the right questions are key to influencing others.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Mission

00:58 Building World-Class Sales Leaders

03:01 Working with Different Sized Companies

04:01 Developing Good Habits

06:44 The Power of Checklists

07:48 The Importance of Time Management

10:48 The Role of Sales in Every Aspect of Life

12:38 The Power of Referrals

13:08 Asking the Right Questions

20:29 The Passion for Communication

25:31 Motivation and Drive

32:58 Conclusion and How to Connect

We hope you enjoy the show.

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How much is your voice costing you in lost opportunities?

In this episode, Lewis Haydon interviews voice coach and YouTube star of The Voice of Confidence TV, Elisa James. Elisa is an international voice coach that trains CEOs and elites in business about using their voice to become more confident, impactful, and influential leaders.

Elisa shares with the listeners her experience working with corporate executives and business owners to improve their communication skills. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and self-awareness in effective communication. Elisa discusses the impact of verbal cues and communication patterns, as well as the influence of cultural and familial backgrounds.

Elisa James encourages listeners to take responsibility for their communication and consider hiring a coach to accelerate their growth. Elisa's insights highlight the power of effective communication in personal and professional success—especially for those who want to be in the top one per cent of income earners in the world.

Takeaways:

• Effective communication is crucial for personal, professional, and financial success.

• Mindset and self-awareness play a significant role in communication.

• Verbal cues and communication patterns can impact how others perceive us.

• What to say and how to say it—Elisa teaches you all the secrets in these two podcasts.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Mission

01:30 Background and Experience

03:24 Working with Corporate Executives

04:24 Overcoming Communication Obstacles

06:05 Mindset and Communication

08:46 Working with Clients Ready for Change

09:59 Verbal Cues and Communication Patterns

11:16 Cultural and Familial Influences on Communication

13:41 Filler Words and Communication Habits

16:01 Pacing and Pausing in Communication

18:21 The Impact of Effective Communication

19:48 The Importance of Communication in Business

22:07 Labels and Self-Perception

25:08 The Courage to Be Disliked

28:55 The Power of Hiring a Coach

31:03 Following Alyssa James

We hope you enjoy the show.

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This episode is an interview with Joshua Powell on how he went from recruiter, to director, and now to running businesses internationally as a recruitment entrepreneur — working with some of the biggest names in the employment industry.

Host and coach to VERY high-income earners, Lewis Haydon, interviews his previous business coaching client Joshua Powell, an A-player who has transitioned from being a recruiter to an investor and entrepreneur.

Josh shares his journey from starting his career in recruitment to becoming a director at a leading recruitment company by the age of 25.

He emphasizes the importance of getting core values (such as grit, ambition, passion, and openness) right in your business so that you can grow A-Players and then achieve massive success.

Josh also discusses the significance of creating an environment where employees can grow their own businesses within a business and become high-income earners — and eventually, millionaires.

He highlights the value of building long-term relationships and serving others in order to add value and achieve success. In this conversation, Josh Powell shares insights on building long-term relationships, adding value, and serving internal customers. He emphasizes the importance of continuous self-development, consistency, and persistence in performance.

Josh also discusses his 10-year plan to create businesses that make millionaires and the journey to becoming an A-players by being a part of his business. He highlights the need for business owners to let go and allow others to succeed.

Finally, he encourages listeners to invest in personal development, read the right books, and get around the right people that will help them achieve personal success, wealth, and happiness.

Takeaways:

• Building long-term relationships and adding value are crucial for success in business.

• Serving internal customers (your employees) and making their lives easier is essential for progress.

• Continuous self-development is key to personal and professional growth.

• Consistency and persistence in performance lead to long-term success.

• Creating businesses that make your employyes wealthy is a long-term goal worth pursuing.

• Letting go and allowing others to succeed is important for business owners.

• Following a foundation for success and investing in personal development are crucial.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Mission

01:26 Podcast Subscription and Membership

02:00 Background and Career in Recruitment

04:11 Transition to Entrepreneurship

07:35 Lessons from Working at Hayes

08:45 Achieving Success at a Young Age

10:06 Empowering and Hiring A Players

11:16 The Importance of Grit and Other Core Values

19:02 Creating a Culture of Success

25:14 Choosing the Right Environment

27:04 Transitioning from Good to Great

29:28 Creating Millionaires

35:40 Growing Your Own Business Within a Business

39:14 Building Long-Term Relationships in Recruitment

40:00 Building Long-Term Relationships and Adding Value

42:10 The Importance of Serving Internal Customers

43:30 The Need for Continuous Self-Development

45:17 Consistency and Persistence in Performance

49:45 Josh's 10-Year Plan and Focus on Creating Millionaires

52:01 The Journey to Becoming an A Player

54:46 Letting Go and Allowing Others to Succeed

59:21 The Importance of Following a Foundation for Success

01:03:03 Josh's Businesses and How to Connect with Him

01:04:30 Joining the 100K Club and Taking Action

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What could you achieve if you had limitless levels of confidence?

In this episode of the A Players podcast, host Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of confidence in achieving success. He emphasizes the role of purpose in building unshakable confidence and encourages listeners to surround themselves with the right people.

Lewis also highlights the power of knowledge and continuous learning, as well as the importance of reframing and changing perspectives. He concludes by urging listeners to take action and make power moves to move closer to their goals.

In this conversation, Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of journaling and power moves to achieve success. He emphasizes the need to reflect on past accomplishments and set goals for the future. Lewis also highlights the significance of making an impact and growing personally and professionally. He encourages listeners to take action and start on their journey towards success.

Additionally, Lewis emphasizes the importance of support and accountability in achieving goals. He concludes by emphasizing the value of sharing knowledge and building a community to help others succeed.

Takeaways:

• 5 steps to accelerate your confidence.

• Building an unshakable character that is ready for any opportunity.

• How to create POWER MOVES that can help track progress and stay focused on goals.

• Finding purpose and growing personally and professionally is essential for success.

• Choosing to take ownership, whilst also finding support and accountability can greatly contribute to achieving goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Definition of an A Player

02:55 The Importance of Mindset and Confidence

07:20 The Role of Purpose in Building Unshakable Confidence

09:15 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

12:09 The Power of Knowledge and Continuous Learning

13:47 Reframing and Changing Perspectives

15:23 Taking Action and Making Power Moves

49:23 Journaling and Power Moves

50:18 Making an Impact and Growing

51:17 Starting and Progressing

52:43 Support and Accountability

53:40 Sharing and Building a Community

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In this A Players Podcast, coach to VERY high-income earners Lewis Haydon, and Stuart Walter, mindset specialist to CEOs and elite hypnotherapist to 44 gold medalists, discusses the importance of developing a world-class mindset if you are at the top of your game in business and wealth.

Stuart emphasizes the need to focus on happiness, health, love, and wealth as life goals, rather than just business goals. Stuart also highlights the negative effects of hustle culture and the importance of managing emotions and energy.

He shares strategies for avoiding burnout and maintaining a competitive advantage, such as setting clear goals, aiming for 10 out of 10 goals, and how doing so can multiply your income.

Stuart encourages listeners to switch off and prioritize personal growth for increased productivity and success.

In this conversation, Stuart Walter discusses the different types of body surface, the importance of riding the waves of life, and the Dear Diary process.

Takeaways

• Setting big goals and aiming for 10 out of 10 in all areas of life, not just business.

• Slowing down and managing emotions and energy are essential for success.

• Focus on happiness, health, love, and wealth as life goals.

• Avoid burnout by setting clear goals, working smart, and prioritizing personal growth. There are three types of body surface: the unknowns, the entrepreneurial body surface, and the typical body surface.

• In life, we have the choice to either get smacked by the waves, exhaust ourselves by trying too hard, or ride the waves with ease and efficiency.

• The Dear Diary process is a powerful tool for changing outcomes, beliefs, and behaviors by writing about tomorrow in advance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Mission

01:53 Background and Podcasts

03:28 Building an Elite Mindset

05:19 The Shift in Athletes and Businesspeople

06:43 Work-Life Integration

07:53 The Negative Effects of Hustle Culture

08:54 The Importance of Focus and Avoiding Distractions

09:41 Slowing Down for Increased Productivity

10:43 Managing Emotions and Energy

11:59 The Impact of Slowing Down on Business Performance

13:08 The Importance of Setting Clear Goals

14:38 Aiming for 10 out of 10 Goals

17:25 Creating a Life 10 out of 10

21:46 The Competitive Advantage of Elite Athletes

22:55 Avoiding Burnout and Maintaining Competitive Advantage

25:29 The Importance of Direction and Action

27:42 Setting Big Goals and Doubling Prices

30:11 Switching Off to Switch On

34:10 Aiming for 10 out of 10 Goals in Business

37:32 Working Smart and Focusing on Personal Growth

39:39 Different Types of Body Surface

41:11 Riding the Waves of Life

42:46 The Dear Diary Process

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In this episode of the A Players Podcast, host Lewis Haydon discusses the best way to spend money and whether investing in cryptocurrency is the right choice. He emphasizes the importance of investing in skills and knowledge to create wealth, rather than relying on risky investments. Haydon also highlights the marketing strategies of crypto influencers and the need to focus on adding value to people's lives. He encourages listeners to take ownership of their financial journey and have the right conversations to increase their income. The episode concludes with a call to action to make power moves and take steps towards financial success.

Takeaways

Investing in skills and knowledge is a more reliable way to create wealth than risky investments like cryptocurrency.

Crypto influencers often make money from selling courses, not from their own investments in cryptocurrency.

Adding value to people's lives and solving their problems is a key to increasing income and creating competitive advantage.

Taking ownership of one's financial journey and having the right conversations can lead to increased income and financial success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to A Players Podcast

02:21 Bridging the Gap Between Universities and the Real World

03:20 The Best Way to Spend Money: Crypto or Other Investments?

06:37 Investing in Skills and Knowledge for Wealth Creation

10:24 The Marketing Strategy of Crypto Influencers

13:19 Investing in Skills to Become a Millionaire

15:41 Increasing Income and Creating Competitive Advantage

18:06 Adding Value to People's Lives and Solving Problems

19:30 Investing in Skills and Income Streams

22:27 Investment Strategies and the Entrepreneur Mindset

25:22 Investing in Businesses and Controlling Income

28:22 The Desire for More Money and Impact

31:00 The Importance of Income and Having the Right Conversations

33:24 Taking Action and Making Power Moves

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A tool you can use that will give you complete confidence to master any business situation.

Have you ever wished that you had missed an opportunity in business and in life?

What if, no matter where you went you had limitless confidence because you had the resources to handle any situation?

In this episode of A Players, coach to VERY high-income earners, Lewis Haydon, talks about how you can build your confidence and make the most of every opportunity.

In a previous episode of the CEO's Secret Weapon—Lewis' previous podcast—Lewis spoke about how it is critical to have the right advisors around you.

In this episode, Lewis brings the concept back and discusses how all business leaders can utilise the power of their psychological boardroom table.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to gain limitless confidence

• How to make the most of ANY situation

• A protocol and tool that you can use to level up your career and income

Enjoy the show and be sure to follow the Podcast on Spotify and YouTube to get notifications on new episodes that will help you lead your field in any business or job.

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More and more people are starting "side-hustles" in 2024, but do they really help increase your income?

In this episode of the A Players Podcast, entrepreneur and business investor Lewis Haydon talks real talk about how successful side-hustles actually are.

Side-hustles have become very popular in helping people make more money by doing something they are very passionate about. However, sometimes, side hustles can be a distraction from increasing your income in your full-time career.

In this episode, Lewis Haydon debunks the side-hustle and gives you the reality of what the best options are for really increasing your income in 2024.

What are your thoughts on "side-hustles"? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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Get the edge in sales with Adaptive Selling Behaviour, an evidence-based tool that is proven to increase your sales conversion.

With the amount of advice around sales becoming plentiful in 2024, who do you listen to?

To take the guesswork out of that, we explore the evidence from researchers about what strategies and tools have been researched to increase sales.

In this episode, business and executive coach Lewis Haydon discusses science-based tools that you can harness to become more influential in your career—whether you are in sales or not.

Adaptive selling is a customised sales approach where methods are tailored to each customer's unique needs and preferences. This strategy requires understanding the customer's business, flexibility in sales tactics, strong communication skills, in-depth product knowledge, and a problem-solving mindset. Salespeople adapt their approach based on active listening and feedback, focusing on providing solutions that specifically address customer requirements.

The benefits of adaptive selling include stronger customer relationships, increased sales efficiency, and higher customer satisfaction, leading to a competitive edge in the market. This approach, essential in modern sales environments, combines emotional intelligence, active listening, and consultative techniques to meet the evolving expectations of well-informed customers, ensuring sales success in complex and competitive settings.

How will you use Adaptive Selling Behaviour as a tool to become more influential in your career?

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Unveiling the Science of Achieving New Year's Goals

Hello, A Players! I'm Lewis Haydon, your guide to career success, powerful tools, and wealth science so that you can achieve more. In this episode, we're diving into the science behind New Year's goals and why some people achieve them while others don't. We'll explore the concepts of state versus trait and introduce a powerful tool from the science world called Psychological Capital (PsyCap).

Many people set goals at the start of the year, but often they fall short. Misinformation, unclear paths, and a lack of understanding about personal character can hinder progress. We'll discuss how to navigate these barriers and use scientific tools to enhance your goal-setting strategies.

We revisit the foundational goal-setting theory by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, which includes five key principles: specificity, challenge, commitment, feedback, and task complexity. I'll break down each principle and show you how to apply them to your career and personal growth.

Understanding the difference between state (moment-to-moment emotions) and trait (long-standing characteristics) is crucial. While traits are difficult to change, we can influence our state. We'll discuss how to develop a more positive state more often, which is essential for achieving goals.

PsyCap is a higher-order construct made up of four positive psychological capacities: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism (HERO). I'll explain each component and how developing your PsyCap can lead to better performance, motivation, satisfaction, and well-being.

I'll provide practical tips on how to implement these scientific models into your daily routine. From journaling and making "Power Moves" to seeking feedback and measuring progress, you'll learn how to maintain a positive state throughout the year.

Setting New Year's goals is just the beginning. By focusing on developing your PsyCap, you can stay motivated and achieve more than you ever thought possible. Join me in making 2024 a year of growth, success, and transformation into the next level of A Player you're meant to be.

Remember, this podcast is about giving you actionable tools backed by science. If you're ready to take your career and income to the next level, consider joining our 100K Club membership on Spotify for detailed guidance. You can get access to the 100k Club here.

Let's step into wealth together!

Be great,

Lewis Haydon

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to A Player's Podcast
00:01:05 - The Misinformation and Economy Impact on Wealth
00:02:10 - Unraveling Career Skills and Psychology
00:03:15 - New Year's Goals and the Science Behind Achievement
00:04:40 - Psychological Capital as a Tool for Success
00:06:00 - Real-life Case Studies and Science Integration
00:07:25 - The 100K Club Membership on Spotify
00:08:50 - Writing Down New Year's Goals
00:10:15 - The Importance of Specificity in Goal Setting
00:11:40 - The Challenge of Setting Goals
00:13:05 - Commitment to Goals and Habit Formation
00:14:30 - Feedback and Self-Reflection for Goal Achievement
00:16:00 - Task Complexity and Strategy Planning
00:17:25 - Traits vs. State in Character Development
00:18:50 - The Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN Model)
00:20:15 - Psychological Capital (PSYCAP) and Its Components
00:21:40 - Hope as a Component of PSYCAP
00:23:05 - Self-Efficacy and Its Role in PSYCAP
00:24:30 - Resilience and Optimism in PSYCAP
00:25:55 - The Importance of PSYCAP in Achieving Goals
00:27:20 - How to Implement PSYCAP in Daily Life
00:28:45 - The Impact of Environment on PSYCAP
00:30:10 - Goal Setting Theory and PSYCAP in Practice

Connect with Lewis Haydon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionlew/

Connect with Lewis Haydon on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lewishaydonbusinesscoach

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Millionaires have one thing in common that helps them become successful, they think bigger!

In this episode, Coach Lewis Haydon talks about how your level of thinking — and who you surround yourself with — effects your income and wealth.

Listen to this episode to get insight on:

• Thinking too small leads to small results

• What sort of things should you be thinking about to scale up

• What are the things that are holding you back

• Who you should be spending more time around

• Ways in which you can start stepping into wealth

• How the bigger challenges lead to bigger results

• How you can scale your business and/or career success by thinking a little differently

Connect with Lewis on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/actionlew/⁠

Connect with Lewis on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/lewishaydonbusinesscoach⁠

Be great,

Coach Lewis Haydon

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Your income will be determined by ability to influence and persuade others, here is what you need to know...

Episode 12 was a popular episode that received lots of feedback and questions. Episode 13 expands on the previous episode by giving a toolkit of 15 rules that will help you become more influential and persuasive.

High-Income-Earners all share the ability to persuade and influence whether that be through verbal or non-verbal communication. By listening to this podcast episode you will be able to harness this ability and apply it in your self-development and your journey to 100k cashflow and beyond.

The art of influence and persuasion is a valuable skill in personal and professional life.

By understanding these principles and techniques, you can become more effective in achieving your goals while maintaining trust and ethical standards.

Thank you for joining us on this episode . If you found this information valuable, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review.

Be great,

Coach Lewis Haydon

P.s. Are you looking for more specific steps to increase your income? Follow this link to get subscriber-only content on Spotify⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100kclub/subscribe

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Your ability to influence and persuade will determine your ability to obtain income. In this episode, coach Lewis Haydon explains the psychology of influence and persuasion that will accelerate your sales skills and your income.

Be great,

Coach Lewis Haydon

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Are you holding back your personal wealth because of these mistakes?

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the A-Players Podcast. In this episode your host, Coach Lewis Haydon, and today, dives deep into the world of wealth-building. In this episode, we'll uncover the deadliest mistakes that could hinder your financial progress and how to avoid them. So, grab your notepads and get ready to level up your wealth game!

Remember, building wealth is a journey that requires careful planning, discipline, and ongoing learning. By avoiding these deadliest mistakes, you can set yourself up for financial success and enjoy a more secure and prosperous future. Take charge of your financial well-being, and let's navigate the path to wealth together!

If you found these insights valuable, share this episode with your friends and family. Stay tuned for more empowering content to elevate your life and finances. Be great, Coach Lewis Haydon.

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A-Players are in control of their own success, here is how you can take your career to another level.

In this episode of the A-Players Podcast, your host coach Lewis Haydon takes you through the theory and psychology of ‘boundaryless careers’.

By understanding the concept you will gain insight of how A-Players can harness being in a ‘boundaryless career’ vs a traditional career, such as:

1) how to spot a boundaryless career;

2) what are the benefits;

3) what are the pitfalls;

4) and what you can do with this new knowledge so that you can survive and thrive as an A-Player.

Would a boundaryless career suit you or do you prefer the traditional career?

Reach out to coach Lewis Haydon on LinkedIn for research articles if you want to find out more.

Be great,

Lewis

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What holds you back from being your best at critical moments of time?

In this episode of The A Player's Podcast, coach Lewis Haydon talks about how if executives were to act as their true identity more of the time they would achieve their goals faster than ever thought possible.

So what are the keys to being your true authentic self?

In this episode you will learn:

• About the Power of Now

• How to use the interference model to reach your next level

• A tool used by high income earner that will accelerate your income in any job.

Be sure to listen to the full episode and to reach out to Lewis Haydon on LinkedIn to ask questions on any episode.

Be great,

Lewis

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How do you stay resilient and on track for your success in 2023?

In today's society of so much noise from social media influencers it is increasingly difficult to understand what advice to take.

In this episode of the 100k Club, your host Lewis Haydon discusses the importance of restricting content into your mind in order to stay on track to increasing your levels of success.

With YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, adverts constantly bombarding us in today's world it is difficult not to suffer from 'Bright Shiny Object Syndrome'.

So what can you do about it?

What happens if you don't do something about it?

How do you stay resilient in a world of everyone trying to grab your attention?

Listen to this podcast to find out more and to become the right WOLF that will give you what you want.

Be great,

Lewis

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How do you become more resilient?

In this episode of the 100k Club Podcast, host Lewis Haydon talks about how you can gain new levels of resilience.

Resilience comes from getting back up when you are knocked down. On your journey to earning more money and higher levels of income, resilience plays a large role. Why? Well it's not only is resilience a big part of trying new things but it is also important to be resilient from a psychological perspective, especially when it comes to other's beliefs and what they say to you.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to become more resilient

• How to handle negative people

• How to think differently about what resilience actually means

• and... how you can your new levels of resilience to push through and earn more money.

Let us know in the comments what you have done or do to become more resilient?

Be great,

Lewis Haydon

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In the previous episodes, host Lewis Haydon helped you with over 15 different strategies to increase your income by at least 2%. In this episode of the 100k CLUB Podcast, Lewis talks about the one major thing that will slow down the income process... instant gratification.

So what is instant gratification?

Why is it more important in 2023 than ever before?

Why does instant gratification slow down your income producing success?

All will be revealed in this podcast episode 6.

Enjoy the show.

Be great,

Lewis Haydon

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Want to learn how to get paid more in your job and start climbing the income ladder?

Okay, it is time to get to work with increasing your income! The first step is to get some small wins and get you moving up the income ladder.

In episode 3 of the 100k CLUB Podcast, Lewis Haydon spoke about creating 'Cashflow Vehicles' and that these vehicles can be nurtured and grown. In this episode, Lewis talks about how you can start growing those multiple streams of income — beginning with the first vehicle, your job.

In this episode you will learn:

• 15+ strategies that you can choose from that can increase your income.

• Steps you can take to getting more from your current income.

• Ideas and beginner tools that will open your mind to new ways of generating income.

• An introduction to what it's going to take to move towards 100k per year.

So what strategies are you going to embrace towards going to your next level of income? Are you ready to go up that ladder, well the first starting point is to get small wins, start with the 2%, then move to 5%, then 10%, then 25%, then 50% and beyond!

Be great,

Lewis

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When you are building your wealth and income towards 100k a year, what comes next... What is really possible?

So what are you truly capable of?

Is 100k per year really the life you want live?

What happens when you reach 100k personal income, what will you do next?

In this episode of the 100k CLUB Podcast, host Lewis Haydon really challenges you the listener about getting REAL about what you are capable of. Your life at your true potential, living limitless.

What you will get from this episode:

• Clarity of what is possible when you apply the 'Cashflow Vehicles'.

• Getting the detail of what opportunities you need to take, and what you need to ignore.

• Understanding 'Direction of Travel' and how it will accelerate the results that you really want in your life.

What are your thoughts, what is possible in your life? Be sure to reach out and let us know.

Be great,

Lewis Haydon

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Looking to become wealthy? Then you will need to understand 'CASHFLOW'. Here is what you need to know...

What is cashflow? Why is it important on your journey towards 100k personal income and beyond? In this episode of the 100k CLUB Podcast, your podcast host Lewis Haydon delves into explaining cashflow and how you can start benefiting from multiple streams of income.

In this episode you will learn:

• What is cashflow and why is it important to understand

• Getting the right mindset around assets and liabilities

• How to start thinking about cashflow and building your 'cashflow vehicles'

• Lewis also gives you 10 cashflow strategies and examples of how you can start building your 'cashflow vehicles'

What cashflow vehicles will you choose?

Enjoy the show,

Lewis Haydon

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What separates the 100k income earners between the others... getting in the right state!

High income earners know that if they are going to perform at their best then they need to be at their best. In this episode of the 100k CLUB Podcast, your podcast host Lewis Haydon talks about how you too can get in the high personal state, the 1% zone.

Many business influencers talk about resilience but not many talk about how you build resilience. Resilience comes from being a strong powerful state more often, what Lewis refers to as the 1% zone. However, how do we get in that 1% zone more often, and stay there?

In this episode Lewis gives you 5 key power tools that will get you in the 1% zone and that will keep you there!

The result... you will be able to remain in a powerful mindset and state more often, learn the key influencers that change your state, and ultimately, do more of the behaviours that will increase your income to 100k and beyond.

Enjoy the show.

Lewis

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What is the 100k Club and why is it important to be a part of it?

In this first episode of the 100k Club your host Lewis Haydon takes you through what being in the 100k Club is really about and how high earners — and those on their journey to becoming a high earner — will get a lot from listening to the 100k Club episodes.

The 100k Club is a community of like-minded members that all want to see each other win.

By listening to the 100k Club podcast you will learn the tools, strategies, and the mindset that high income earners use that allow them make more money, and in turn, make a bigger impact.

This first episode explains why the need for the 100k Club is essential in today's world and how you being a part of it will help not just your financial position, but help others too.

Join Lewis Haydon and the 100k Club listeners and subscribers in the like-minded community that will help you get more of what you want in your financial income, career, and life.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Lewis

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Asking yourself "how do I be more confident?"... well, the Man2Man toolbox has you covered!

Gentlemen, along your success journey (and life journey) there are going to be times that you will need to step into new realms where you may not be confident. If you didn't then you would be staying the same. Change is good remember. But with change comes confidence issues too.

In this episode of the Man2Man: Men's Success Real Talk Podcast, Lewis Haydon gets straight into real talk about how to increase your confidence levels. In fact, what he talks about will DOUBLE YOUR CONFIDENCE.

In this podcast you will get:

• 7 Ways to double your confidence

• Use your new confidence levels to make more new opportunities in success happen for you

• How you can use these 7 ways in any situation you might find yourself in

• Equip yourself with new tools around confidence... that you can keep forever!

Be sure to listen to this podcast and take notes so you can practice them in the real world. Lock in the learnings of this podcast, it's a game change when applied correctly!

To your success,

Lewis

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Why is it that against all odds some people flourish in situations more than others? How can you develop this resilient character too by shaping your thoughts? And... if you did, what would be possible for you?

Gentlemen, in this episode of Man2Man: Men's Success Real Talk Podcast we get real about what it's going to take to make your goals really happen. 

The reality is that a lot of people will never achieve their goals or success journey not because what they are doing, but more because of the way they are approaching the journey with the same old ways of thinking.

So what if we can start to work on our minds more? What if we could shape what our future looks like by controlling our thoughts?

Our thoughts lead to our actions.

Our actions lead to our results.

So to get different results, let's start examining how we are thinking. Where are the toxic thoughts? Where are the growth thoughts? Where should we be spending more time in thinking about those thoughts?

Because... at the end of the day... We become what we think about.

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Are you looking to equip yourself and improve your Emotional Intelligence skills in business or in life?

So you may have heard more and more in the business world as it becomes more popular the concept of Emotional Intelligence or EQ. But what is it? More importantly, how can you get to grips fast with the science side so you can talk about it and use it in your career, business, or in life.

In this episode of the Man2Man: Men's Success Real Talk Podcast, Lewis Haydon talks about everything you need to know get your Emotional Intelligence skills knowledge fast and learn how to use it effectively in leadership and communications too.

Lewis talks about Emotional Intelligence theory and the Daniel Goleman model, describing each section and how you can use it through Real Talk to help you get the better out of conversations, whilst mastering your own thoughts and emotions too.

Listen to this podcast to equip you with the tools of Emotional Intelligence.

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Is it possible for anyone to start generating multiple streams of income? How do you start making more money from cashflow happen? Listen to this podcast to find out how.

Gentlemen... let's talk about your money success. This time, it's not just about how you can make more money in your career, but how to start making multiple streams of income (cashflow) happen for you and your family.

Why should cashflow just be for businesses? Who said it can't happen for you personally? I mean, when you think about it, a business is just people, so why can't you be your own business?

Now this podcast isn't suggesting you need a business, what it's saying is that if you start thinking a little different and have a millionaire mind then you too can start forming other income streams too.

How?

Well, in this episode of Man2Man: Men's Success Real Talk Podcast, Lewis Haydon will help you get a lot more clarity on the mindset and strategies that can get you started in multiple cashflow revenue streams.

Listen to the podcast to find out how.

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Your success journey is not a straight line upwards, it is a zig-zag line, and it's why most people never make it.

If it was easy to be successful — in whatever success looks like for you — then everybody would be doing it. So why do some make it and some never make it?

In this episode of Man2Man (The Men's Success Podcast) Lewis Haydon talks about the reality of what the journey of success looks like. Is the success journey really a straight line upwards?

The reality is that everybody will have their days where they feel they are winning; but there will also be the days where they feel they are heading backwards. It's important to realise though that is all a part of the journey. The sooner we catch ourselves on the bad days the more successful we will be. But why?

The science research has looked at this and formed the Broaden and Build Theory that helps explain why. Tune into this podcast to learn more and how you can learn the tools to help you on your success journey.

Be great.

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Where do you start taking the first steps towards your wealth journey and begin making more money?

In this episode of the Man2Man Podcast, Lewis Haydon discusses the journey that is the apprentice millionaire. Lewis talks about how you can start the next steps on how to make money and generate not just more wealth, but how to create a legacy.

The apprentice millionaire is a part of the Man2Man Money series. It is not just about the tactics and strategies to becoming wealthy, but also the mindset and beliefs that will either stop you from moving forward, or accelerate your success journey.

Tune into this episode to learn more about you too can get on the journey of the apprentice millionaire.

Be great.

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Men of power have powerful influences around them, who do you need to be hanging around more so you can be in a place of more power?

Gentlemen, have you ever wondered about where your energy goes throughout the day? How can you remain in a place of more powerful energy? Well a good sign of this is the people that are having an influence on you.

If you're going to go to new places in life you're going to need support and help to get there, but where are you getting it from?

In this episode, Lewis Haydon discusses how you can choose who you get your power from and how you can draw from that power more often so that you can stay in the success zone and win more often.

Lewis talks about the idea of your board room round table, and how you can create one where you invite the most inspirational people to come support you. Learn more by listening to this episode.

Be great.

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What would life be like if you could live as a more powerful, confident, and unshakeable character?

Well what does an unshakeable character mean? It means to be a person full of strength and certainty. A person that can not be knocked off course. A person that is serious about achieving their goals, and resilient enough to not let anybody get in their way!

In this episode of Man2Man The Men's Success Podcast, Lewis Haydon discusses tools that you can use in your everyday life and career that will allow you to be a more confident and unshakeable character. Somebody is bullet-proof in achieving in their goals. And, as a result, achieve goals faster than others can even dream of.

Listen to the full episode today.

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Ever asked the question "how do I get more of what I want?"

More of what you want could mean a number of things depending on the individual and what their definition of success looks like. More success, more money, more time, more impact in the world. 

Sometimes it could also just be to be more powerful in negotiations.

In this episode Lewis Haydon gives you a strategies and tools that you can add to your success resources that will help you get more of what you want.

From this episode you will get:

• How to get what you want

• Making sure what you want is the right thing

• How to get the most out of negotiations

• How to make more opportunity happen in your life that will get you more of what you want

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Why can some people, against all odds, still succeed in what they do? Is there a secret to success?

In this episode Coach Lewis Haydon explores the science behind success psychology and how you can harness it too.

All results once start as a thought. So how do you start thinking different, get into a high performance zone, and most of all, how do you stay there more often?

Getting the 1% Zone is the title of this episode. 

By listening to this you will get:

• New tools for your success toolbox on how high performance CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs stay at their peak;

• Equip you with psychology knowledge to become more aware of high performance behaviours;

• How you too can apply the concept of Psychological Capital to your business, career, or success journey.