Kickoff Sessions

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

In this episode of Kickoff Sessions, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ned Phillips once again, founder and CEO of Bambu, a fintech startup that provides digital wealth management solutions. Ned has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, and he shared with us his insights and experiences as an entrepreneur and investor.During our conversation, Ned talked about his journey from being one of the first online brokers to founding Bambu in 2016. He discussed the challenges of building a successful startup and emphasised the importance of creating valuable content, building authority and trust with customers, and selling outcomes, not output.Ned also shared his thoughts on the “perfect founder story” and “entrepreneur porn” that dominate the startup world, and how aspiring entrepreneurs can overcome these challenges. He believes in hard work, persistence, and the ability to learn from failure.Outside of work, Ned is an ultra-marathon and ironman athlete who enjoys learning how to think about nothing. He also talked about his experiences working with high-profile investors and entrepreneurs like Jack Ma and Kevin O’Leary, and his TED Talk on the Power of Now.⏺️ 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) Ned Phillips turning 80 years old(02:55) Having a relentless attitude(05:20) Ned starting Bambu, sales & marketing(09:35) The problem with the perfect founder story(12:12) Entrepreneur porn and no substance(14:50) Ned working with Jack Ma & Kevin O' Leary(22:25) Creating digital leverage and getting ahead(23:30) The gap between who you are & who you want to be(26:45) First they laugh, then they ask for advice(29:58) Expectation vs. reality when building online(35:50) How to thread your story in your content(37:50) How to build authority and trust online(39:00) Selling outcomes, not output(43:45) Ned's biggest mistake & challenges(47:35) It's never been easier to win(53:40) Ned's Ted Talk on the Power of Now(58:50) Learning how to think about nothing(01:01:50) Focusing on your next 5 actions(01:05:30) The opportunity cost of your goals(01:07:15) Cycling race in sand in Mongolia (01:13:40) Ned's future plans for running Socials:- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

Welcome to another episode of Kickoff Sessions with Michael Campion, professional footballer, corporate trainer, and founder. Michael is currently the Brand Principal at Four Fox Saké, a luxurious Japanese sake brand, and a Partner and Head of Training at Quinlan & Associates, where he delivers engaging talks and soft skills workshops for some of the world’s largest banks, asset managers and leading universities.In this episode, Michael shares his experiences with Four Fox Saké, sharing how he helped the brand establish itself in a competitive market. Michael also offers his advice for young entrepreneurs and founders from his years in the arena.As the host of the ‘Playing The Inner Game’ podcast, Michael has interviewed exceptional thinkers and leaders, sharing their insights with his audience. 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) You never see all the reps in the dark(06:30) The problem with speaking too much in sales(08:28) The benefit of professional sport for business(11:17) The difference between good and great(12:55) Complacency between team sports & corporate jobs(14:50) Lessons from Alan Stein Jr. & Kobe Bryant (16:45) The energy needed to start is not the same to sustain(19:35) Increase the surface area where luck might fall(22:18) Creating digital leverage & networking(26:10) Chasing status and prestige in your teens(28:55) If you don't have a plan, you'll be assigned a plan(30:40) Advice for figuring out your life(32:30) Do you need money to be happy?(33:30) Follow your passion or curiosity?(36:00) You can get 90% ahead of 90% people(39:45) This is what hard feels like(40:40) How to know what business to start(42:45) How do you build a sake brand?(49:00) What's the culture in Japan around sake?(52:15) Influencer marketing for brands(56:45) How to sell and distribute a wine brandSocials:- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show

In this episode of Kickoff Sessions, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Foster, the founder of the iconic sports brand Reebok. Joe joins us to discuss his recently released book, “Shoemaker: The Untold Story of the British Family Firm that Became a Global Brand”.During the interview, Joe takes us back to his childhood and shares the story of how his family’s shoemaking business in Lancashire, England inspired him to pursue a career in footwear. He talks about the challenges of scaling a business to America and the critical decisions that were made to ensure the company’s success.Joe also shares some fascinating revenue figures and explains how Reebok became one of the biggest sportswear brands in the world. He provides valuable insights into the company’s marketing strategies and the growth of the brand in the highly competitive sports industry.Whether you’re a fan of Reebok or interested in the business behind the brand, this episode will be a great listen. Check out the episode as we delve into the story of one of the most successful sports brands of all time with the man who made it all happen.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) Why build Rebook instead of Joe Foster? (01:21) Can you build a bigger brand with your name?(03:07) Comparison of Joe’s family business to Reebok(05:30) Where did you learn to brand and design?(08:35) How can you test the performance of shoes?(13:25) When you work for yourself, you’re building a brand (17:45) How do you build a billion dollar brand?(22:05) Revenue figures and profit margin of Reebok(27:19) How did you find a distributor in Asia? (32:10) Reebok spent 11 years to break into the USA(37:25) Advice for young people to build a network(41:48) How Reebok disrupted the US market(50:00) How Reebok met the enormous demand in the US(53:05) Marketing is more important than sales(01:01:05) Reebok’s influencer marketing in the 1970s(01:04:00) Reebok vs. Nike competition   (01:13:58) The future for Joe FosterSocials:- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26Z- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2Support the show