Kickoff Sessions

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

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

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

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

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.

 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

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

On episode #157, I sit down with Richard Cooper, entrepreneur, private equity investor, YouTuber, high performance coach & author of The Unplugged Alpha.Richard Cooper is known for cutting through the BS and delivering the cold hard truth on many topics. Including financial services and intersexual dynamics between men and women.In our society today, we see a weakening of the Western male, made clear in media, Hollywood, and even ingrained in our school systems. Throughout this episode, we confront these issues head-on. Anchored in personal experiences with major life events like the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the intricacies of divorce, and the rise of single-parent households, we unpack the profound impact these have on one’s professional and personal decisions.  We discuss the importance of controlling our emotions, maintaining focus, and setting boundaries. Richard touches on the new wave of promiscuity and the potential dangers posed by platforms like OnlyFans. We lay out the red flags to watch out for in relationships and money matters. Finally, we delve into the pitfalls of alcohol consumption and the crucial role of personal responsibility. To learn more about Richard Cooper, visit Entrepreneurs in Cars on YouTube.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(01:07) Is masculinity in decline? (04:17) The school system and children's education(10:10) Unplugging from society and positive influences (12:00) Why Richard Cooper unplugged (16:00) The impact of single-parent households   (20:40) The wisdom comes from the pain (23:00) The things that no one will tell you(28:30) Advice for broke, lazy, unmotivated people   (31:00) The common thread between Richard’s success(34:20) Choose to win in life(35:30) How to build a valuable tribe & network (37:00) Key skills to build in your twenties (42:30) The fundamentals of focus & overnight successes (45:20) Dating and the impact of OnlyFans   (52:40) Why women chase men with status (55:40) How alpha males become beta males (58:55) How men become soft and risk adverse(01:01:56) 20 Red Flag by The Unplugged Alpha(01:07:00) Has your perception changed as you earned more money?(01:10:00) How much money affects relationships(01:15:20) The reality of alcohol   Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Welcome to episode 156 of Kickoff Sessions! In this session, I sit down with Tibo Louis-Lucas, an entrepreneur who achieved a multimillion-dollar exit in less than two years. Tibo is the founder of Tweet Hunter and Taplio. In this session, we go deep into his product development strategy, creating and validating a new product weekly. We break down Tweet Hunter and Taplio, two products that blew up in recent years. Learn about Tibo’s experimentation with AI-generated tweets and the implications of AI in social media and society. Gain insights on identifying pain points, adapting based on customer feedback, and marketing your product in today’s market. We get into the realities of the entrepreneurial world and the future of AI. 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) Tibo's product development strategy(05:56) Why Chat GPT3 was not compatible for Tweet Hunter(07:04) The applications of AI in social media and writing(11:28) Why Tibo bootstrapped his startups(13:52) How to create painkillers vs. vitamins(16:25) The benefits of focus and solving your own problems(19:50) Tibo's bridge between marketing and development(21:50) Integrations with LinkedIn and Twitter(25:05) Twitter Blue and Twitter premium API(28:20) Competitors stealing your customers(29:35) Tweet Hunter partnering with JK Molina(33:23) Why people didn't want AI tweets(35:33) The process of building and selling SaaS(39:45) When to sell your company(42:00) How to get people to use your product(44:40) When to quit on your ideas(46:00) Why do you love to build?(48:00) AI driven code and development(53:00) Catching up to the speed of technologySocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Welcome to another episode of Kickoff Sessions. In Episode 155, I have the pleasure of sitting down with James Higgins, the founder of Ethical Bedding. We dive into the details of living a more fulfilling life and carving out your own path. In this discussion, we explore the importance of discipline and consistency every single day. James shares his journey of transitioning from a secure career to pursue a different lifestyle. We go deep into a variety of topics, such as health and nutrition to family and relationships, and even bodybuilding and hair loss prevention. Whether you’re looking to go 0 to 1 or scale your own brand, this episode will provide you with a lot of helpful information. 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(01:01) Helping others live a richer & more fulfilling life(04:00) The 4 more important pillars of life (08:18) How to identify what you really want to do (16:17) The advantages of learning from a 9-5 job (20:00) The mindset difference between US & Ireland/UK(25:00) Figure out what you love doing for your first business(26:50) Bridging the gap to leave your 9-5 job(30:50) Testing a new product and building a team(34:02) Do the right thing and take responsibility (40:07) How millennials are building affinity to a brand(42:40) How crowdfunding works and anyone can invest(44:40) Is their bad blood between James & Dragon's Den?(54:55) Advice for entrepreneurs raising capital(58:30) Take the right money, don't just take any money(59:50) Is James Higgins driven by money?(01:05:30) Living in Asia and luxurious lifestyles(01:10:30) Building a network and creating leverage(01:15:00) Going from 0 to 1 and making life changes (01:17:11) The emotional ride of entrepreneurship(01:20:30) How to gain confidence(01:23:50) The importance of competition in sport(01:29:00) Accountability and going the distance(01:37:40) Being based in Bali  (01:39:20) How to grow James Higgins Tarzan hairSocials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show