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Johann Hari, bestselling author, explores the reasons behind our inability to pay attention in the digital age. He discusses factors like technology, design choices, and diet that contribute to the decline in focus. The impact of social media on our attention and the addictive nature of processed food are also highlighted. The importance of setting boundaries in the workplace and the benefits of a shorter workweek for improved productivity are addressed. The podcast offers insights into reclaiming attention and focus in a world filled with distractions.

Here’s exactly how to move industry with NO experience. I didn’t have a flashy masters degree. In fact, I didn’t have the money or patience to do it either. You don’t need to make dramatic changes, this process took me exactly 3 months and cost less than €100. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(01:06) Role mapping(02:32) Transferable skills (03:43) Gap analysis (04:46) Industry updates(06:08) Ongoing learning(06:55) Interview executionPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

For this years Christmas Special, Simon Ree and Rocco Strydom make yet another appearance on the show to discuss the biggest events of 2021. We look towards 2022 and dig into the latest trends in terms of financial markets, technology and entrepreneurship. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(00:42) Introduction(03:24) Rocco's Christmas list(05:24) Review of 2021's financial markets  (08:50) The rise of community & engagement  (11:19) The great resignation & remote working (14:29) Starting a side hustle & becoming an entrepreneur  (17:11) Creating multiple income streams & products (22:30) The benefits of building an audience & network(27:40) The realities of balancing a side business  (30:47) The reason why I started a podcast (32:25) Beginners mindset & getting started (35:15) Marking rapidly moving & retail investing (41:15) Financial education & gamification (44:27) Cryptocurrency, NFTs & the metaverse (50:40) Who is attracted to the metaverse?  (53:00) Neuralink & metabots trends (56:30) New investment in the metaverse (56:30) How crypto was rebranded to Web 3.0 (01:01:30) Entertainment versus valuable contentPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Jay Clouse is host and producer of Creative Elements and community experience director of SPI Media. Creative Elements bridges the gap between art and business by talking to high-profile creators about the nitty gritty of building their creative career. Most of Jay's energy is directed towards his podcast and his newsletter, Creative Companion.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:26) Making the transition to freelancing (08:08) How do you get started with freelancing?  (11:41) What service should you provide as a freelancer? (14:30) What channels should you use to prospect clients? (17:40) Should you produce content in parallel? (20:15) How to prospect and manage clients correctly(22:06) How should you approach initial discovery calls(28:05) Did you build repeatable processes for multiple clients? (31:32) What are the different pricing options available? (36:30) What if your prices are too high for clients?(38:20) How do you manage project scope with the client?(41:39) How do you write a contract for a client?  Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Johnny Walker is an award winning digital marketer and former executive search consultant from London’s square mile. Johnny is founder of The Executive Edge program, specifically aimed at senior and executive job seekers, with one objective to help them get their ideal job, faster, for more money, without having to sell themselves. Check out Johnny's free resources: 7 Steps to 6 Figures ebook The Executive Edge Facebook Group⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:15) The fundamentals of the hiring process  (06:35) The realities of job vacancies online  (10:03) The primary channels hiring managers are searching(12:58) The three important elements of LinkedIn(15:12) The search engine and algorithms of LinkedIn(18:53) How to create content online for your career(24:05) How should you approach interviews? (27:55) How to distinguish yourself in the interview process(31:00) Sell the benefits not the processes(34:10) What are hiring managers looking for the most?(36:20) How do you approach salary negotiations?(43:55) Being proactive rather than reactive (48:28) How do you negotiate existing contracts? Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Eddie Whittingham built and sold a 7 figure cyber-security business in four years without investment. He is now the founder of GoFounder.com, a supportive online community for startup founders. GoFounder covers everything from branding, getting that first sale, crowdfunding, hiring, investment all the way through to how to sell your business. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:37) The false business information that's online(05:25) Eddie Whittingham's background (07:28) How to build a scalable business with your skillset (09:46) Developing a series of products versus one product  (12:18) How do you leverage different platforms for development?  (14:44) The mental side of entrepreneurship(16:29) Doing what's nearest to the money(20:13) Waterfall vs agile model of development  (21:23) How do you make a brilliant product?   (24:38) How do you validate your ideas?(27:28) Why do you advise against getting investment?  (31:51) How much advice do you need to take from an investor? (33:10) When do you need to get investment?(37:17) How do you scale a business? (41:00) Doing things that don't scale(43:56) When shouldn't you scale a business?   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Ian Richards is a chartered financial planner and founder of Work to Live Financial Planning. Ian focuses on giving you certainty over what to do with your money by producing a tailored plan to achieve your goals. He specialises in independent financial advice, financial planning, lifestyle planning, investments and pensions. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:47) Ian Richards background (05:52) How much of financial planning is mindset? (07:46) Is it better to save or spend all of your money? (09:45) How do you find your financial 'why'?  (15:55) What do you consider when building a financial plan? (19:05) Scarcity mindset and lack of financial clarity   (21:43) The fear of lifestyle inflation  (24:23) How do you manage your income as it increases? (27:14) How do you structure your income on a monthly basis?  (29:53) What do you do if there is a financial market crash?   (32:58) Feeling the pain at the bottom of the market  (36:50) How should you invest a large sum of capital? (40:43) What is income protection insurance? (43:41) How important is accountability & ownership?   (49:00) Where can people find you? Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Diving deep into a year of podcasting, the host shares ten invaluable lessons. Key topics include the significance of patience and resilience in both podcasting and life. Practical tips for aspiring podcasters highlight the importance of enjoying the journey rather than chasing quick success. The discussion emphasizes continuous learning and long-term growth, providing insightful guidance for anyone looking to thrive in creative ventures.

Raja Ali has extensive experience in the financial services sector while working at major blue chip companies like Goldman Sachs, UBS and Credit Suisse to name a few. Raja is founder and director of Trimwise and has continued to work on his vision with a mission to expand the company locally & globally. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:05) Raja's background in finance & startups (05:21) The biggest drivers to starting new companies & ideas(09:10) How to approach senior members  (11:15) The importance of networking & key skills (13:15) Drive, determination & communication  (15:20) Building relationships and the input/output paradigm  (19:01) Soft skills and building interpersonal skills   (20:24) What do you see in the most successful candidates? (23:41) Identifying and capitalizing on opportunity (24:55) Creating long and short term goals (27:25) How to manage your time and workload better (29:30) How has entrepreneurship benefited your career? (32:40) The Lean Startup by Eric Ries(36:42) Delegating marketing, sales, editing to better people (37:49) Balancing your career, life & entrepreneurship(44:44) Avoiding a life of mediocracy (48:01) ConclusionPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Heather Osgood is the founder of True Native Media, a boutique podcast representation agency specializing in podcast advertising. With an extensive background in radio advertising and love for podcasting, Heather was in a unique position to start an agency that could help both advertisers get better results and assist podcasters in finding sponsors. She is an influential voice in the podcast advertising space and has sold over 50K ads in the last five years. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Heather's background in podcast advertising(05:12) What's the potential for brands sponsoring podcasts?(07:18) The high retention & engagement rate of podcasts(09:08) The friction involved in podcasting right now(11:15) The alignment between brands products & hosts(13:49) Understanding your demographic & audience profile (17:25) How do you approach brands for sponsorship?   (21:19) How many downloads do you need for podcast advertising? (24:05) Packaging social media channels together in a partnership  (25:07) How should you price advertising on your podcast? (29:19) Using affiliate marketing to your advantage  (31:18) Total conversion rate numbers   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show