Kickoff Sessions

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

Welcome to episode #154 of Kickoff Sessions for a little Q&A session. This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of transitioning from a 9-5 to going all in on Voics and Kickoff Sessions. Discover the importance of building leverage, and learn how I slowly built my agency for $0. I also discuss the pressures that come with leaving a full-time job and taking the leap. I reveal my experiences working in finance, and how I built leverage. Find out why I chose to podcast during lockdown and how it led to incredible opportunities and network. Learn how to balance your time, build aggressively, and doubling down on your strengths.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) Introduction (00:37) What advice would you have going from a 9-5 to online business?(03:57) What was your earlier jobs like and why did you start a podcast?  (08:30) How and where did you meet your girlfriend?  (12:35) What are your income sources?  (16:30) Why did you leave your tech finance job?(20:11) Is Jordan Peterson or Andrew Tate a better influence on young men? (24:22) What episode would you rerecord with your current skillset?  (27:00) Biggest mistakes in your career?  (29:49) Have you ever fallen out with a guest?(33:05) Biggest step in turning pro in the podcast? (37:50) Is 18 too young to move to Bali?  (40:15) How do you get a visa for countries in Asia?  (41:35) What advice do you have for your younger self?(44:45) How to deal with drink and drug abuse?(49:15) How to know if a job is going nowhere?  (51:40) Best way to allocate money in your podcast? (55:45) Biggest thing you've changed your mind on? Socials:- 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_ZZsWelcome to episode #153 of Kickoff Sessions podcast, where we sit down for a Bali pod with Jack Hopkins, the CEO of Testosterone. Join us as we delve into the details of achieving greatness through a strong mindset, physical prowess, and a positive attitude.In this episode, Jack opens up about his personal journey and the profound impact of fitness on mental health. Learn how being genuine can help build a powerful network and lead to building your tribe. Gain insights from Jack’s experiences in connecting with influential people, creating self-selling products, and the importance of mentorship. We’ll discuss Jack’s experiences living and training in Southeast Asia, and the significance of family. We dive into the impact of testosterone on optimal performance and insights that will allow you to take control of your life, overcome obstacles, and achieve greatness.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(00:44) Why do you have to fix your mindset?(05:22) Why physical health is a barometer of life(08:24) How to Win Friends & Influence People(11:30) Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink(13:50) How Jack Hopkins met Iman Gadzhi & Justin Waller(16:45) How Iman Gadzhi gave Jack Hopkins advice(18:55) CEO of Testosterone making $100K/month(20:45) CEO of Testosterone's content strategy(23:20) The benefits of sales & marketing(26:55) How to turn your life around(32:00) The benefits of turning up every day(35:25) Why Jack Hopkins moved to Asia(43:40) Living in the moment and focusing on what matters(47:07) The Power of Now and removing the noise(49:49) Telling the CEO of Testosterone my testosterone levels(53:40) The importance of sleep for testosterone(58:35) What it's like having too high of testosterone(01:04:28) How to find the right mentors(01:08:20) You're never going to save yourself to riches(01:13:30) Become a master of saying No(01:14:55) CEO of Testosterone's YouTube strategy(01:21:00) Jack Hopkins's YouTube journeySocials:- 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_ZZsWelcome to episode #152 of Kickoff Sessions podcast with seasoned entrepreneur and copywriter Dylan Madden. Our session breaks down Dylan’s decision to move to Paraguay and the motivations behind it. Dylan shares his story and sheds light on making conscious choices for income and health management. Learn how to avoid pitfalls and maintain balance. Dylan provides valuable advice on becoming relentless and taking responsibility for your actions.We explore Dylan’s specialization in copywriting. Discover the reasons behind his choice and how it has helped him build a successful career. We also discuss the importance of picking your niche and improving focus. Dylan shares insights on pricing strategies such as retainer versus revenue share. As well as the significance of psychology and persuasion.We also touch on building relationships and effective client outreach on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Dylan shares his insights on building systems in your business and how to assemble a world-class team. Finally, we discuss the value of networking and community in achieving long-term success.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(01:15) Why Dylan moved to Paraguay(06:55) Learning to not blow your income or health(12:50) How to become relentless & take responsibility (19:05) Have you ever played the victim?(24:22) Dealing with learning disabilities and limiting beliefs (29:20) Why did you specialise in copywriting?(34:30) How to pick your niche and improve focus(36:10) Pricing strategies: retainer vs. revenue share(42:00) The importance of psychology and persuasion(46:30) People buy from people(51:06) Client outreach on Instagram & Twitter(58:50) Conversations today is money tomorrow(01:02:00) Building systems in your business(01:09:25) How to build a world class team(01:16:10) The importance of networking & communitySocials:- 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_ZZsIn episode #151 of Kickoff Sessions, I speak with Stirling Cooper, a retired adult film star turned seven figure entrepreneur. From rural Western Australia to the adult entertainment industry, Stirling’s journey is wild. Now, he helps men with their sex lives and embraces a masculine lifestyle. Stirling shares his journey and explores topics like influence, bridging entertainment with education, networking, taking control of your life, and overcoming addiction. 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(00:53) Learning to speak to influence (02:55) Bridging the gap between entertainment & education(04:00) What to focus on in your twenties(07:35) When Stirling Cooper decided to leave the p*rn industry(09:51) How Stirling Cooper got into p*rn(12:51) Pushback from the p*rn industry(17:51) How network & leverage works in the real world(19:45) How the average person can network with high profile people(24:20) Protecting your ego instead of admitting your wrong(27:45) Taking control of your life(29:00) Is confidence earned or learned?(31:50) The reality of running an OnlyFans agency (34:30) Why Stirling Cooper would ban porn(36:30) How to break a p*rn and social media addiction(41:30) Creating big goals and long term gratification(44:40) How do you take full ownership?(45:10) Extreme ownership by Jocko Willink(48:50) How Stirling Cooper started boxing(52:15) Sharing experiences versus advice(54:00) How Stirling Cooper Met Andrew Tate (57:00) How to build a brotherhood (01:00:01) What happens when you level up in life (01:04:50) How to find the right partner  (01:08:00) Risk is a natural part of life Socials:- 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_ZZsIn the last episode of our Dubai series, I sit down with Justin Waller, CEO and founder of a leading metal building company. In his early twenties, Justin started his steel company from scratch with no financial support or commercial projects. He began by constructing modest backyard sheds with just a pickup truck. By the age of 28, Justin had transformed his idea into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Specialising in the construction of large-scale commercial buildings across the USA.Justin is now committed to helping young men with the skills and tools they need to thrive in today’s society. 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(00:53) Closing the gap & the formula to happiness(03:31) How to overcome large obstacles(08:05) Why is construction so difficult?   (11:35) Are men becoming soft?(14:30) Justin Waller: We need to bring back our values(16:10) How to escape your current environment(18:30) Biggest challenges building Justin Waller's company(22:27) Justin Waller on how to make your first million(25:20) The core skill young men must build(28:17) Do you need to be relentless to be successful?(31:30) Focusing on one thing vs. diversifying activities(34:30) How Justin Waller met Andrew & Tristan Tate(38:05) Money is a byproduct of helping others(41:30) How to build a network & mentorship (43:30) How the war room works(46:10) Do you have security considerations?(49:35) Andrew Tate & Tristan Tate's case investigation(53:00) Justin Walller's opinion on multiple partners   (56:00) The impact of multiple partners on women (01:01:33) Do we need marriage?(01:04:00) Does everyone need a legacy?(01:07:25) Justin Waller on giving up alcohol(01:10:07) What should you focus on in your twenties?(01:13:15) Change in focus in your 30s(01:16:00) Why is appearance important?(01:20:13) Justin Waller's relationship with money(01:29:25) Is buying a lambo worth it? Socials:- 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_ZZsIn the second episode of our Dubai series, I speak with Adam Power, founder of PWRD Media. Adam helps businesses maximise their online marketing potential and profitability with cost-efficient strategies.During our conversation, Adam discusses his journey from 0 to building a multimillion dollar brand. He discussed the challenges of starting PWRD Media, his early influences and creating a vision board for the future.Adam also shares his thoughts on starting a community, breaking the traditional path, and mastering essential skills for growth.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(01:22) Burn the boats & going all in(04:00) Creating your own brand and diversifying(07:55) Why did your two brands fail? (08:55) How to break the small town mindset(11:50) How to design your routine and life(13:10) How to go from 0 to 1 in your agency(16:00) How Tai Lopez changed Adam’s mindset(21:11) How to master a skill(24:25) Who have been some of your influences?(27:50) How to get your first client(34:11) How do you know there’s longevity in your business?(39:00) How do you ensure a high-quality fulfilment process?(41:08) How to scale your prices?(43:20) How to build up testimonials and case studies (45:50) Adam’s revenue figures to now(49:00) How do you buy brands?(55:20) How to design your vision board(01:01:00) Remove the logical part of your brain(01:04:45) The importance of religion(01:09:50) Starting a community page(01:12:30) How to break the traditional path   (01:21:45) How to focus and control your dopamineSocials:- 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_ZZsIn the first episode of the Dubai series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sadia Khan, a relationship coach therapist who is professionally trained in helping people build better relationships. She helps individuals and couples to improve their communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills to help them reconnect.During our conversation, Sadia shared her insights on the brutal truth about modern relationships, including leading indicators to divorce, setting boundaries in a relationship, managing friendships and relationships, and the impact of social media on beauty standards and competition among men. We also delved into the topics of OnlyFans, the red pill community, and the psychological impact of having multiple partners.We also explored her views on whether marriage is necessary, why women want to fix the ‘bad guy,’ and whether females only want men with money. In addition, Sadia shared her thoughts on what men and women find attractive, the role of a man in a relationship, and whether everyone should have children. ⏺️ 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(01:18) How have you gone from psychology to helping others?(04:07) The benefit of going to therapy (06:00) How entrepreneurship is linked to childhood(08:56) How to build successful relationships(11:07) Leading indicators to divorce(14:04) Setting boundaries in a relationship  (16:31) Managing friendships and relationships(18:35) Do we need marriage? (21:50) Why do women want to fix the 'bad guy'?(23:14) How do you communicate issues?(26:40) Has social media skewed our perception of beauty?(33:00) Has Instagram increased the competition among men? (34:00) The sales funnel of OnlyFans and average earnings (35:33) How OnlyFans affects the dynamic of relationships (40:30) Why married men pay for OnlyFans(42:20) How porn destroys your brain(44:20) Dopamine detoxing & giving up alcohol (51:09) Do females only want men with money?(54:54) Do men want the Boss Babe?  (57:18) What's the problem with the red pill community?(59:19) What do women find attractive?(01:00:44) What do men find attractive? (01:07:25) The psychologically impact of having multiple partners(01:13:45) The role of a man in a relationship(01:14:45) Should everyone have children?  Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE - LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show