
Kickoff Sessions
Weekly podcast episodes with the sharpest minds in the world to help you live a richer & more fulfilling life. Previous guests include Luke Belmar, Justin Waller, Sahil Bloom, Gad Saad, Peter Schiff, Stirling Cooper, Jack Hopkins, Sadia Khan, Matt Gray, Daniel Priestley, Richard Cooper, Justin Welsh, Arlin Moore and more.
Latest episodes

Aug 22, 2023 • 27min
#167 Neil Patel – Revealing The Future of Marketing
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsOn episode #167 of Kickoff Sessions, I sat down with Neil Patel, co-founder of NP Digital, Kissmetrics, Crazy Egg and more. He's recognised as one of the Top 10 Online Marketers by Forbes and is a New York Times Bestselling Author.We break down how entrepreneurs can harness AI for social media branding, SEO strategies, social media marketing, and content marketing for brand awareness and sales. We share our insights on how AI can be utilised to create innovative tools and games, generate effective backlinks, and develop creative campaigns for brands. Neil also gives us the blueprint to crafting a unique and contextual approach to SEO, where authority, trust, and experience are the tools to secure a spot on the first page of search engine results. If you enjoyed this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViFFollow Neil Patel:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilpatel/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/neilpatel- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatelSocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26Z(00:00) Preview(01:08) How Neils Circle influenced his Growth(03:53) Modern Day Ad Agency‘s(09:35) AI influence on Marketing(15:34) Neil’s SEO and Social Media Marketing Strategy(25:30) Pros and Cons of Content MarketingSupport the show

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 27min
#166 Christian Krause – Exposing The Brutal Truth of Sales
On episode #166 of Kickoff Sessions, I sat down with Christian Krause for our second podcast in Bali. Christian has transitioned from a career in sales, where he closed over $3M in ARR at Salesforce to building his sales coaching business.Christian coaches BDRs, SDRs and AEs in prospecting and social selling and built an enormous community of followers through LinkedIn.We break down how to build leverage, career capital and create a business around content. We delve into writing sales content, sales tactics, techniques, challenges in closing the deal, adapting to buyer expectations, crafting impactful sales messages, and creating productive habits and lifestyle adjustments for sales. If you want to sell more, build a business and create a better lifestyle, this podcast is tailor made for you.If you enjoyed this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.Follow Christian Krause on LinkedIn.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview(01:17) Quitting your 9-5 to start a coaching business(05:04) How do you build leverage and career capital?(12:57) Transition from a 9-5 to online business (20:41) How to get your first paying clients(27:37) How to use LinkedIn for sales and marketing (36:15) Structuring content pillars for longevity in business(45:09) Why you need a personal brand today(52:11) Challenges in sales, prospecting and closing deals (1:04:11) Overcoming the pressure of sales quotas(1:08:16) Finding long-term success in sales(1:15:51) How AI will influence sales Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 25min
#165 Q&A – What it Takes to Win, Being Relentless & Scaling Voics
We’re back with another Q&A podcast for episode #165 of Kickoff Sessions. This time I’m joined in the studio with a special guest answering all of your questions. I’m going deep into some of my biggest changes, childhood, and the early days of Kickoff Sessions. I break down how to start and grow a podcast, the art of choosing your influences, and leveraging a podcast as an asset. To build a business, brand, and identity around you. We get into details on starting your first business, making your first $1, being relentless, scaling Voics, and what it takes to win. To finish up, we touch on aspects of bodybuilding, attracting the right partner, building a personal brand and discipline. If you enjoyed this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview(01:30) Introduction(02:30) Did you have any wake up moment in life?(09:10) How was your childhood?(15:40) How do you build a successful podcast?(20:41) Have you had to cut out many friends when building?(23:18) What advice would you give your 18 year old self?(28:01) How do you setup your life in Bali?(33:30) Is $50K MRR enough? When will you stop?(38:30) What are your income sources? (40:55) How do you switch off? (44:11) Are you natty or not? (48:05) What supplements do you take?(48:40) Do you prefer Bali or Thailand?(51:52) What is the easiest, low cost business to start?(56:00) How do you become a high value man?(01:03:35) Biggest mistake you made from episode 1 to 100?(01:04:30) What episodes do you like back on proudly? (01:07:30) How important is a personal brand in business? (01:11:13) What is your morning routine?(01:14:13) Do you do intermitting fasting?(01:17:07) How does fitness translate into business and life?(01:21:05) What is your hair loss routine now?Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Aug 6, 2023 • 1h 24min
#164 Ross Harkness – The Path to Self-Mastery
On episode #164 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with Ross Harkness as we explore the path to self-mastery. Ross, a peak performance and personal branding master, helps 250K+ people chase their potential through mastery and peak performance. As the Founder of BrandBldr he assists 6, 7, & 8-figure entrepreneurs in establishing authority and monetising their personal brands.In this podcast we dissect the three components of self-mastery - the mastery of our mind, our actions, and our environment - and how they work in synergy to help us realise our dreams. We also discuss how discipline, hard work, and a relentless spirit can transform adversity into advantage as Ross shares his journey, touching on how he harnessed these traits to build an authentic online presence.If you're ready to take charge of your destiny, transcend limitations, and soar to new heights, this podcast is tailor-made for you.If you enjoyed this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview Clip(00:50) Self Mastery and Unlocking Potential(07:40) Building Discipline and Overcoming Challenges(21:03) Finding & Pursuing Your Dreams(27:41) Goals, Resistance, and Building a Future(36:27) Motivation and Adjustments in Business(40:57) Understanding and Building Your Brand(49:03) Build an Online Presence and Network for Growth(57:28) Focus vs Enjoyment in Business(1:05:57) Psychology's Role in Content Strategy(1:12:35) Balancing Ethics and Profitability(1:19:01) Navigating YouTube and Growing an AudienceSocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 15min
#163 George Armstrong – Master Your Mind, Body & Business
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsOn episode #163 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with George Armstrong to go deep into mastering your mind, body and business. George is an online coach and CEO of Physique Academy. George lives and breathes fitness, surrounded by weightlifting, judo and bodybuilding growing up. Over the years, George built the brand of Physique Academy as he wanted to connect to the masses and make a global impact.Our podcast goes behind the curtain into George’s lifestyle and mindset. We go deep into aspects of life, death, resilience, leadership, depression, therapy, focus, intelligence, wealth, health, status, Asia and becoming a savage.If you want to level up your life, shift gears from your current routine and create a roadmap for your future, this podcast is for you. If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview clip(01:02) Combining Fitness, Business, and Personal Development(05:02) Why Do You Do What You Do?(07:25) Overcoming Challenges and Building Your Own Life(14:40) Raw Discipline & Consistency to Separate Yourself(17:55) Delaying Gratification & Executing on Tasks(24:45) Becoming a Leader & Competitive Edge(30:00) How to Deal with Difficult Life Situations & Therapy(37:39) Reflections on Trauma and Self-Improvement(41:30) Do The Work to Become a Savage(46:00) You Have to Want The Change to Change(50:31) Building Businesses and Becoming a Winner(54:50) How to Balance Relationships, Work & Training (1:01:57) Diet, Lifestyle, and Travel Ambitions(1:06:00) Essentialism and Removing Distractions (1:13:18) Extreme Living and Success PursuitSocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 2min
#162 Matt Shields – The Raw Reality of a $300K/Month Agency
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsDiscover the reality of scaling a business without sacrificing quality in episode #162 of Kickoff Sessions with Matt Shields. Matt goes deep into continuously selling and recruiting the best talent. This episode is packed with actionable advice, including delegating tasks, selecting the right business partner, and the crucial role of a strong team in getting to $100K/month and beyond. This session doesn’t stop at the mechanics of building a startup. We delve into the human aspect of online business. Matt emphasizes the importance of building a strong culture of feedback and understanding within your team. We explore the pursuit of fulfillment, discussing how the desire to over-deliver can be rooted in a fear of inadequacy, and the consequences of chasing the wrong metrics.If you’re starting from scratch, we dive into the art of networking and growing from zero. Emphasizing the significance of stepping out of your comfort zone to gather information, build relationships, and secure long-term comfort. This is a complete no BS approach to building, scaling and winning. If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview(00:55) Scaling a Startup(07:24) Mentoring and Learning From Mistakes(16:36) The Pursuit of Fulfillment and Success(20:44) Focus for Business Success(30:29) Networking and Growing From Zero(39:34) Scaling Sales, Building Sales Team(46:58) Retaining Agents, Building Software Companies(56:52) Finding Happiness in Simplicity and Complexity(1:00:33) The Path to HellSocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Jul 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
#161 Davie Fogarty – From $500 to $500M in 5 Years
Watch This NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlK2P76_ZZsOn episode #161 I sit down with Davie Fogarty, founder of The Oodie, One of the world’s fastest growing e-commerce brands. Davie went from $500 to $500 million in revenue in only five years. He’s started and failed multiple businesses, including a Vietnamese roll shop, before scaling Oodie into a giant today. Davie goes deep into how to actually grow a business, shedding light on his lowest moments and how important it was for him to learn from others. Davie shares his thoughts on building confidence, setting targets, and breaking through barriers. We dive into Davie’s relationship with money, the issues surrounding it, and the lessons learned from building a SaaS company. If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview(01:06) Lessons learned from $500 to $500M(04:10) The dark side of building businesses(09:12) Going deep on one idea versus pivoting (14:00) Finding product/market fit and winning products(21:00) Self confidence comes from achievement(24:05) What you learn about yourself in business(30:00) How to find happiness and joy(35:00) Davie Fogarty on Shark Tank(40:00) Advantages of being first in the market(43:00) Why Davie Fogarty hates courses(51:45) Has your relationship with money changed? Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 19min
#160 Brook Hiddink – From $0 to $5,250,000 in 15 Months Dropshipping
Brook Hiddink, a former corporate lawyer from Canada, shares his remarkable transition to high-ticket dropshipping, achieving $5.25 million in just 15 months. He dives into overcoming student debt and the psychology behind leaving traditional employment for entrepreneurship. Brook offers insights on building supplier relationships, outsourcing tasks, and the significance of community in business. He also discusses leveraging social media for brand success and emphasizes the importance of personal health alongside business growth.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
#159 Gary McGowan – Playing The Long Game in Business & Life
Welcome to episode #159 of Kickoff Sessions with Dr. Gary McGowan, founder of the Triage Method. Want to unlock the path to a thriving business that goes beyond simple follower count? Get ready to delve into a journey of content that spans over seven years, blending the personal and the professional brand. Today, Gary shares his experience building a fitness brand that places coaching and information sharing at the forefront. Managing numerous projects and maintaining productivity can be a challenging feat. With personal anecdotes and lessons learned from managing large teams, we discuss the often overlooked concept of context switching and its impact on productivity. Learn how dedicated focus times and a healthy balance of theory and practice can lead to a productive flow state.Our conversation doesn’t stop at fitness and productivity. We simmer down to discuss lifestyle design, personal preferences, and the role they play in decisions like where we live. We share our experiences dealing with injuries and the rehabilitation process, shedding light on their physical and psychological effects.If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF (00:00) Preview(00:49) Why Gary McGowan has created content for so long(02:51) Strong beliefs, loosely held principles(04:50) Playing the long game(07:45) How Gary built his business and brand(13:20) Following interests and curiosity (16:20) When to hire and grow your team(19:05) How to maintain your focus and concentration(22:18) How to overcome context switching (27:40) When to go broad or narrow in life(31:20) How to determine what success looks like (35:12) The balance of theory vs. practice(44:00) The importance of environment design(50:00) The concerns of alcohol consumption (58:15) The challenges of injury rehabilitation Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 43min
#158 Ebrahim Turner – Turning Internal State into External Reality
In episode #158 of Kickoff Sessions, I sit down with Ebrahim Turner for another Bali pod. Ebrahim is an entrepreneur, founder, and podcast host. This episode dives into Ebrahim’s journey to build his agency over seven years, the pain, challenges and opportunities that have come from it. Ebrahim is no stranger to the challenges of building a business. He initially started his agency with a deep-seated fear and a desire to break free from the traditional path.He shares lessons for other founders. Particularly on avoiding distractions, managing emotional states, and building a sound foundation for their ventures.If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF(00:00) Preview(00:57) Internal state = external reality(06:06) Why did you live in fear?(07:10) Using fear as a motivator(11:00) Focusing on the process over the outcome(15:00) Different mindsets of $10K/month & billionaires(19:00) How Ebrahim built his agency over 7 years(23:00) Adding more value beyond the service(28:00) Stop stopping with your ideas (31:00) Has money changed your perspective?(34:00) The benefits of having a partner(35:40) Benefits of mentors and influences (40:00) Getting your first client & building confidence(44:00) Why did you niche down into real estate?(48:00) Biggest issues and challenges sales people(51:25) The importance of culture and values(56:00) The benefits of religion and spirituality (01:04:30) Remove distractions to improve productivity(01:08:30) The benefits of living in Bali & environment design(01:13:00) How alcohol escapes your current reality(01:17:30) The benefits of being in a relationship(01:23:00) The reality of modern relationships(01:27:00) How conditioning is generational (01:30:10) How Ebrahim met Luke Belmar(01:33:00) How I met Justin Waller(01:38:00) Different energy at a place of abundance Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show