Young Entrepreneurs Network: Recent Episodes
John Hamilton
Welcome to the Young Entrepreneurs Networking Podcast where we bring on a series of guests from business owners to professional athletes, full time gamers & young entrepreneurs that are going to change the world.
This is the Journey of The Dance Business Coach.
Louise was one of the first in her industry to remove herself from the day to day of the business.
And she is now coaching others to do the same.
In this incredible episode, we discuss:
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The catalyst of her 10x growth.
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How Louise has scaled to 280+ clients.
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How Louise has done this with 3 kids under the age of 5.
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How Louise became an industry leader.
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Working with one of the top mentors in the UK.
And so much more...
This episode is one of the best of the year.
And I know there will be so much value in listening...
To such an incredible and inspiring episode.
In this incredible episode we discuss:
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How Ryan scaled to 150k+ followers organically.
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How Ryan got in with top footballers early.
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The Keys to building relationships with athletes.
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How to build partnerships with brands like Under Armour.
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Servicing top players at the Euro's.
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How Ryan started all of this from a shed in his garden.
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Doing 10,000+ pairs of football boots in 4 years.
This journey is not only inspiring...
But the insights Ryan gives:
→ Makes for an incredible watch and listen...
And, I guarantee you will not find a more humble guy in business.
Check out the full episode on YouTube and Spotify, linked in the comments below ⬇️
This is the journey of Andrew McGee
A multi business owner, gym
In this episode we unpack how Andrew:
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Started out with a £800 credit limit.
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Scaled & Exited Multiple businesses.
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Acquired multiple gym locations.
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Scaled a training company.
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Structures, Employs and Trains his staff.
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Got started in property.
If you’re a young entrepreneur…
This episode is PERFECT for practical advice.
And I guarantee there’s wisdom in here you’ve never heard before.
So strap in, get the headphones in and watch the full episode.
his is the journey of Kieran Stockham.
A 21 year old business owner & crypto trader.
In this episode we unpack how he:
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Started a paid community & turned it into a profitable business.
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Scaled the community to 200+ members.
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Worked 2 jobs to fund his initial portfolio.
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Is leveraging a sales role to fuel capital.
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Can teach any beginner to trade crypto.
If you’re a young guy/gal wanting to get into crypto…
And understand the basics.
While learning about the business principles of running a community & nailing Sales.
Not only is Kieran the guy for you…
But this podcast is too.
This is the journey of Ben Pearson.
Owner of the MaxTAD Group.
A group of subsidiaries providing E-Learning Education solutions to both the public & private sector.
In this episode we discuss:
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How Ben bought this company 4 years ago.
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How he’s got to working 3 hours per day.
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How he’s got to 6 figures a month.
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His against the grain philosophy around diversifying.
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His newest venture.
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The impact Young and Lazy has had on his business.
Ben has became a close friend of mine in just 6 months.
We lean on each other for advice consistently…
And he’s someone I know I’ll be friends with for decades to come.
So bringing you guys this episode was with great pleasure!
Enjoy the episode and let us know on Instagram (Youngandlazy_) what your top takeaway is! (As I know there will be plenty)
This is the Journey of Dale Crossar:
A Coach with his own studio and top class Podcast.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How Dale got fully booked as a PT in 1 month.
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The importance of managing stress as an entrepreneur.
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How much it costs Dale for his Gym Studio.
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The different revenue streams of having his own studio.
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Why it’s important to have your vision clear in business.
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How Dale deals with pivoting as an entrepreneur.
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How Dale nailed the consistency of the podcast.
(184 episodes in less than 2 years)
Dale has smashed things out the park in a really short space of time.
And to be sitting across from him to shoot the shit on it all…
Was fucking immense.
A top guy, with a killer business and platform:
Who is gonna go far in the world of coaching because of his dedication to changing lives.
This is one you don’t want to miss…
This is the Journey of Hamza Saeed:
A high-performance Coach and Consultant for professional athletes.
(Who specialises in sports performance and rehab)
In this episode, we discuss:
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How to gain confidence as a young entrepreneur.
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How to stand out as a coach.
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How Hamza started working with pro athletes.
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The types of results he has gotten his clients.
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Why marketing is the key to growing. (And how to get clear on it)
I have worked with Hamza for over 8 months…
And I have been BUZZING for this episode to roll out.
Because the amount I have learned from him is insane:
He has just never had a platform to display his knowledge
And help others move forward.
This is the journey of Mark Bryceland (MarkyB)
A pioneer of the gaming industry.
Who has competed at the highest level in the world.
When it comes to Call of Duty.
And is now coaching at the highest level too.
This episode is different…
Given that Mark isn’t an entrepreneur.
But one thing I have always believed:
Gaming skills are transferrable into business.
And this episode proved it, as we discussed:
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The keys to becoming a great leader.
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The operations behind a $180+ billion industry.
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The mindset needed to succeed as a player.
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How Mark developed as a coach.
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What it was like to grow up in the gaming industry.
(Going from competing for $1000 to $4.6 million.)
If you want to see the infrastructure…
Behind a constantly innovative industry.
As well as learn some things about my gaming experience.
This is the journey of Christopher Dean.
Founder and Owner of FitlessTime.
A Tech Start-Up Changing the game in the fitness world.
With over 14 years spent in the music industry…
Chris wanted a change:
And that's when he came into the Tech Industry…
With 0 funding and 0 previous experience.
Throughout this episode, we dig into it all:
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The trials and tribulations of the Tech Industry.
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Investing £17,000 of his own money into the company.
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What it takes to scale in the tech industry.
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How Chris has learned everything from scratch.
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What it was like to grow up in the music industry.
(With some of the top names like Wretch 32)
If you want to see what it really takes to grow a Tech Start-Up…
As well as pure Vibes and Comedy (Because Chris loves a laugh)
This is the perfect episode for it.
This is the journey of NIck Garrity:
- Owner of the well respected marketing agency - We Scale Trades.
He’s been in business for 3+ years…
But recently went through a huge period of growth:
And throughout this episode, we dig into it all:
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What the catalyst of the growth was.
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How he generated a client £750k+ in one year.
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The untold marketing secrets you don’t see online.
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The key to having low churn.
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The 3 step AD formula that guarantee’s more leads than you know what to do with.
If you want to see inside a polished, high achieving marketing agency.
This is the perfect episode for it.
This is the journey of Robbie Campbell:
- Owner of the clothing brand - Activeline.
He’s achieved a hell of a lot in such a short time.
And throughout this episode, we dig into it all:
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Losing thousands on his initial launch.
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Being f*cked over by suppliers.
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What it really takes to run a clothing brand.
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Sponsoring a World Champion Boxer.
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How he built relationships with athletes.
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Being stocked in the busiest shopping centre in Scotland.
If you want to see inside a clothing brand…
This is the perfect episode for it.
This is the journey of Matt Morrison:
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A property sourcer.
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Property developer.
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Estate Agency Owner.
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Founder of a network with 100+ members.
He’s achieved so damn much at 24…
And throughout this episode, we dig into it all:
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How to consistently source deals.
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How to build an incredible network.
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How to leverage great mentors.
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How to stand out within property.
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Breakdown of doing over 100k in a quarter.
The value in this episode is insane.
Especially if you are in property or want to get into it.
This is the journey of Dustin Trella - A Sales Expert.
In this episode, we discussed:
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What the role of a Remote Closer looks like.
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What it takes to be a remote closer.
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How Dustin became outstanding at Sales.
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Tips and Action points on improving sales.
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Dustin leaving a secure job, to pursue entrepreneurship.
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Outgrowing old friends.
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The importance of a pure and supportive partner.
Anyone who wants to improve sales or explore the remote closing world...
This episode is PERFECT for you.
We get into the depths of sales and high ticket closing:
In a way that I haven't seen discussed online...
And Dustin left no stone unturned on this episode.
An episode you won't want to miss!
This is the journey of Prime Property:
- A property auction company.
Luis and John have achieved so much in 18 months.
And throughout this episode, we dig into it all:
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Building the company from John’s loft.
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How they train their sales team.
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How they crafted their irresistible offer.
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How to build a solid partnership in business.
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What their content machine looks like.
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Exactly how they plan on scaling.
The value in this episode is insane.
Especially if you are in property or want to get into it.
P.S. We also trialled for the FIRST TIME a new segment of the pod…
“Build a business from scratch in 5 minutes.”
Where we gave the boys a random business…
And they had to build it on paper in 5 minutes.
Which was outstanding.
This is the journey of Matthew Deighan - Owner of Social Hotspot.
In this episode, we discussed:
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Leaving uni and starting from scratch.
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Matthew's exact business model.
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The sales tactics that have got him to 22 clients.
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How he provides value to his clients.
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How he plans on scaling to the biggest home improvement marketing agency in the UK.
With this episode we wanted to capture something different.
→ Matthew has only been in the game for over a year.
But:
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He is obsessed.
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Hungry for success.
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Extremely likeable.
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Possesses an infectious energy.
That I had to show on the podcast in the most authentic way.
An episode that is GUARANTEED to get you hyped and in flow.
This is the journey of Jamie Teggart - a personal trainer, turned online coach.
In this episode, we discussed:
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How Jamie signed 35 clients in 4 months.
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How Jamie had incredible retention as a PT.
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Moving to Australia full-time.
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When to make the switch to online coaching.
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How to make the switch.
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The power of investing in mentorships.
Jamie has been one of my closest friends since I was 14.
Watching him grow and seeing what he has achieved as a PT and online coach is incredible.
And I thought there was no better way to display that than to get him on the pod...
Just before he heads of to Australia.
An episode that won't be possible again for many years to come.
This is the Journey of Allan Buchan-Darroch - A Sales Expert.
In this episode we discuss:
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How Allan survived with 7p in his bank.
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The top sales tips for beginners.
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How to improve sales teams.
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The importance of managing your focus.
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How to find “balance” as an entrepreneur.
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What it takes to become incredible at sales.
And so much more…
This episode is packed with raw and real value from Allan.
I couldn’t be more grateful for the transparency he possessed throughout the episode.
One you won’t want to miss!
This is the Journey of Iani Doynov and his E-Com Empire.
In this incredible episode we discuss:
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How Iani grew out of Poverty.
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His most important lessons in growth.
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His biggest challenges and how he solved them.
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How to get started in Ecom.
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How to deliver an incredible service.
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How his mum survived on 1200 Euros a month as a single mum.
And so much more...
The transparency in this episode is insane.
We left no stone unturned...
And to know:
→ You won't find this guest on any other podcast yet is even more of a reason why you should check it out!
his is the journey of Daniel Luby - Founder of Aktivo Sports.
An activewear reselling brand that has taken the industry by storm.
In this incredible episode, we cover:
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Marketing secrets that have exploded Daniel's brand.
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The impact paid ADs have had on the brand.
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How Instagram giveaways can accelerate growth.
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Why the company vision is the catalyst for scaling rapidly.
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How darkness can be your super power.
This is one of the rawest and most real podcast episodes we have ever done.
With immense business value that can be actioned today.
A true mix of emotion and greatness.
One that you won't want to miss.
If you’re a freelance designer looking to get to a stage of being fully booked - then this episode is perfect for you!
We talk about:
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Overcoming initial challenges as a designer.
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How Chloe Signed a 7 figure following client.
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How to build a personal brand.
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How to build great relationships with clients.
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Debunking some myths of entrepreneurship.
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How/Why Chloe started a podcast.
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Transitioning from Uni Student to Business Owner.
And so much more!
Whether you’re a designer/ a serviced based business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur.
This raw and very real episode will be incredible for you to consume.
The now financial advisor and property investor...
Provided us with an immense amount of knowledge:
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How to scale a side hustle while working full time.
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How Ryan got out of his 9-5.
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The pitfalls of working ALL the time and how to avoid them.
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How to pivot into a completely different industry.
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How to become an expert at building relationships.
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How to improve your money mindset.
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Awesome book recommendations.
This episode made me immensely grateful...
To do what I do for a living and to interview individuals like Ryan.
Who have a bunch of knowledge that is untapped to the rest of the world.
A podcast episode dedicated to unraveling the learnings of a very experienced business owner perfect for any young entrepreneur in the first few years of running a business.
We talk about:
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Hiring tips.
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Scaling a company to a 7 figure exit.
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How to train effective teams.
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How to become incredible at sales.
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Why Terry decided to exit his company at 33.
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How Terry got out of a rough upbringing and made the most of his life.
And much much more…
If you’re a young entrepreneur, the learnings in this video will be perfect for you to implement TODAY.
Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you think!
In today’s VALUE PACKED episode, we cover:
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How Andy scaled a community to 1000 members at 19.
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How Andy then created a YouTube channel that reached over 800,000 views in 10 months.
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How Andy losing his mum at 10 years old shaped his life.
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Why he chose to become the co-owner of Young and Lazy.
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Every lesson he’s learned over the last year of us working together.
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How to choose the correct business partner.
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The best way we have found to structure a joint partnership.
And so much more…
This episode has been long overdue and I am just so damn excited to be able to showcase the type of person Andy is and how impactful he has been on the business.
Enjoy the episode and be sure to let us know what you think 🙏🏻
Are you someone who is in desperate need of a marketing Masterclass from possibly the BEST podcast episode we’ve ever uploaded?
If so, this episode is perfect for you.
We deep dive into:
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The building of a 7 figure marketing company.
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Scaling to 36 virtual assistant’s from the Philippines and his full hiring/training process.
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Maximising your SEO.
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How Gary utilised Paid Traffic to scale a property sales company to dominating 3% of the market in just over a year.
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How to identify a market that you DESERVE to dominate.
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Building a 7 figure property portfolio.
And so much more… honestly this is only scratching the surface. Watch the episode and take immediate action.
Are you interested in what it takes to scale an online coaching business?
Not only if you’re an online coach does this massively apply to you, but if you’re someone that offers a service, yes a service of any kind…
Lewis’ philosophy of overdelivering and hiring will provide you with so much value.
Not only that, we also touch on:
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The lessons Lewis has learned from investing over £60,000 in mentorship’s.
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Burnout.
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Meaningful relationships and how to built them.
And so much more… get the notepad and pen out troops. This one is going to blow you away! 📈
if you’re interested in what it takes to scale a 7 figure portfolio in such a short space of time this podcast is perfect for you.
In this episode we deep dive into James’ journey, highlight the key turning points, what he learned from them and how he then applied them to his property business.
Just like any of the other episodes, we dug deeper on personal parts of James’ journey out with of property and unravelled some incredible revelations.
James is someone who is completely aligned with his values and plans on changing a lot of things within the property world.
Watch the episode to find out how!
Are you keen to understand how it’s possible to go from a council estate to attending the same awards as Stormzy, Alan Carr and the mayor of London?
David has got some incredible accolades he’s accumulated over the years:
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Business Insider’s “35 under 35” - #20
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Founder and Co-Chair of KPMG’s UK social mobility network with 850+ members.
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Host of The Development by David Podcast where he’s had guests such as Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin and Sir Tom Hunter.
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Award Winning Management Consultant at KPMG UK, a company worth over £30 Billion!
And so much more… in this episode we unpack this journey and provide actionable steps of how you could potentially replicate the same level of growth.
Interested in how it’s possible to scale to 250+ units in property at the age of 28? Well, in this episode we walk you through the journey of Conar Tracey who started out in property at 19 and created just that.
From deal sourcing, to hiring, property training, the bad reputation of property itself and dealings with some dodgy people - we cover so much on this episode that I know will be incredibly valuable for any listeners out there, especially those wanting to get started in property.
Interested in finding out more about Amazon FBA? Josh FBA gives an incredible insight into the good and the bad, the success stories, the horror stories and what to look out for when starting out.
Josh tells us about the experience of working inside a global monopoly like Amazon and how he used it to his advantage to scale quickly within FBA.
He then went on to scale to £25,000 per month while working a full time job at Amazon and has now truly captured a life of his dreams.
Have an incredible listen troops and be sure as always, to share it with a friend! 🙏🏻
Interested in what it takes to grow a successful business that you’re truly passionate about? Mark Ross gives us an eye-opening insight on how he stepped out of his comfort zone and transformed his life.
Mark tells us about one piece of powerful advice he received that changed his perspective and boosted his self-confidence. This mindset shift caused a ripple effect that led him to start his own business, live it up as a digital nomad in Bali and cultivate a large social media following.
Get your notepad out - you’re going to want to take notes for this one!
Laurence is a 26 year business owner of Donnini Apartments - a serviced accommodation company currently operating at 17 staff members and a collection of 60 properties.
In this episode we discuss the journey Laurence has went on, his greatest lessons and how he literally went from being a Uni dropout to running a 7 figure company in his 20s.
Kick the feet up, this is going to be an episode to remember! 🔥
Conor is a charismatic and upbeat business owner who has changed many lives through the service he provides.
In the episode we talk through exactly how he’s been able to do so, how he started out in business with a lead generation service with plenty of tips and tricks along the way of how you can either get started in providing a similar service or work out if it’s the right time to pay for ADs for your company.
Scotland National Team’s very own Professional Fifa Player who has travelled across the globe and acquired 68 caps for his nation shares exactly what it takes to get to his level within gaming, the trials and tribulations, the skills that are transferable from gaming into business and the huge role your support network and family can play in your career.
Since the age of 14 Robbie has been immersed in business (now 21) and through this podcast you will see the wealth of knowledge he has obtained over the last 7 years, winning multiple awards and now moving into the property industry to absolutely crush it. Kick your feet up and get your notepad ready!
Declan is an exceptional therapist who runs a non profit organization called S.M.I.L.E where he delivers therapy to young children to make a huge positive impact in the early stages of their life. Declan also grew up through the troubles in Ireland and had some incredible life stories about how he moved forward through rough times but also how he believes therapy could be an amazing opportunity for business owners to offload and think more clearly in situations where business can feel lonely and difficult.
Thank you to Declan for coming on and if you want to connect with him on LinkedIn you can do here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-harrigan-056465173
Throughout this podcast you will realise how I believe in the next decade Conor will grow to become one of the greatest ever learners - his ability to obtain knowledge and apply his critical thinking skills to business is exceptional. Follow/Subscribe wherever you are and drop us a message on Instagram with your favourite part!
Bemz will go on to become one of the greatest in the music industry - not only because of his immense talent but his mindset, his super hard upbringing, times where he was homeless and the massive levels of compassion he shows to every single person on this planet!
Kath Parrington is an author, business owner and investor who achieved financial freedom at the age of 47 by simply investing a small amount of her wage at her job and letting compound interest do the work.
We deep dive into the loss of her partners, the depths of despair that come with the loss of a loved one and what it took to carry on moving forward.
Sponsors: Rebecca McKenzie of McKenzie Fitness Personal Trainer
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Scott McClure of McClure Mentoring
This podcast episode is hands down the BEST business related podcast we have ever had on YEN. Scott’s value was phenomenal in the form of business secrets, actionable tips, the ideas that can change your life and the dark sides of business - how you can end up in A&E.
Sponsor: Alison Reid of Reid Credit Solution & Reid Collections can provide you with all the legal details that can protect your business, get your invoices paid on time and provide you with airtight contracts.
Contact: alison@reidcollectionsltd.co.uk
In the 1st episode of season 2 we deep dived into the mindset of professional footballer Josh Ginnelly who started in the English Premier League. We covered business, investing, the ups and downs of footballer, the pressures of football itself and the ridiculous standards that are demanded. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss - comment below your favourite part of the episode!
Sponsors of this episode: Scott McClure Mentoring - https://instagram.com/scott.mcclure?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Start your brand and create an asset that is going to make you an incredible amount of money with Scott McClure mentoring!
Welcome to the 11th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Louis Morton (LouiCM) who is a Full time Warzone Streamer on Twitch. In this episode John and Louis talk about how a competitive setting affects how you think, being blessed to do what they love and how you can always better yourself.
Scotland International Declan Gallagher speaks about a winners mentality, social media and how he always strives to be the best competitor he can, regardless of what he's doing
7 Figure Business Coach Paula Wingate who went from sofa surfing and 50k in debt to financial freedom, abundance of clients and a well oiled machine of a business that is Influential Minds.
Welcome to the 8th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Isabel Leming who runs a rTMS treatment clinic. In this episode John and Isabel talk about rTMS, running your own business and importance of not being burnt for your own mental health.
Welcome to the 7th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Liam Boyce who is a professional footballer for Hearts FC and currently the Premiership top goal scorer
Welcome to the 6th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. JAFF who is a Full time content creator on twitch and youtube
Welcome to the 5th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Zach Denyer who is a professional Call of Duty player for London Royal Ravens
Welcome to the 4th Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Blair Collie the 20 year old property investor who has secured over £400,000 in property investment.
Welcome to the 3rd Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Kyzen Kyle where we spoke about everything business, mental well-being and personal in just over 1 hour 30
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Andrew Ellis where things got deep, covered some juicy topics and spoke our mind.
Welcome to the 1st Episode of the YEN Podcast FT. Duane Holmes where we spoke about everything business, football and personal in just over 1 hour.