Kickoff Sessions

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

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