Matt Kelly | The Midnight Pod

Midnight Podcast | Episode 16 - Building a Million £££ Fashion Brand at 22 - James MooreThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.midnight.co/https://go.learnrealcommerce.com/youtube/// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://go.learnrealcommerce.com/youtube/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process: https://www.midnight.co/shop/// My new BRAND LAUNCHING SOON: https://spacegoods.co/_____________________In this episode, we speak to James Moore, a designer, creative & fashion entrepreneur who has been building his brand and business since he was just 14!We explore his background, from growing up in a middle-class family, starting his brand with a friend, experiencing hate and negativity from classmates who didn't understand his vision, to eventually dropping out of college to go all-in on building his brand and making his dreams a reality. He discusses how he worked part-time in a supermarket to help fund stock purchases and cash flow, and how fortunately for him he always had his parent's support.He explains how he originally grew the brand through influencer partnerships and organic social, before pivoting to paid spend across the usual platforms, and how he has essentially led the creative direction of the brand by simply designing for himself. We dive into some insightful stories of supplier scams, building a team, balancing life priorities as well as a recent bad experience involving an A-list celebrity artist...and much, much more.I think this episode is a super authentic, honest insight into the world of building a brand in your early 20s - the highs, lows, challenges and everything in between that are involved when building something real. I'm sure this will be super valuable for a lot of people, and as usual I hope you enjoy the episode - it's a banger! Cheers_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineJames' links here -https://www.instagram.com/rmdyjames/https://www.rmdyclothing.com/Listen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 15 - £10m+ Business Acquisition Stories, Lessons & Reality - Nick AthertonThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** -https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE:https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/free-training-registration-page/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process:https://www.midnight.co/shop/// My new BRAND LAUNCHING SOON:https://spacegoods.co/_____________________In this episode, we speak to Nick Atherton, an experienced mergers & acquisitions broker with a specialist focus on the facilities management, software & tech spaces, as founding director of his Mayfair-based boutique firm Morphose Capital Partners.We explore how he got into the industry over a decade ago, struggling to find traction in the early years and since then building a great network of entrepreneurs, buyers, sellers & advisors. As well as learning from his wildly successful clients, we discuss his personal experience with UHNW individuals, how often financial success doesn't lead to happiness and what the process for selling a business, engagement to the transaction, actually looks like.He explains how many factors can influence a valuation - EBITDA, industry, age of business and recurring revenue amongst others - as well as how for many sellers, finding a well-suited 'strategic' buyer can often be the most lucrative. We dive into what a day to day and month to month work lifestyle looks like in this niche, super private industry - as well as the power of building a great network, balancing work & play and building a leadership team that allows you to play to your strengths as an entrepreneur and deal maker.I think this will be a fascinating insight into a side of business & entrepreneurship which is so rarely shared publically - and learning from Nick's experience both directly & indirectly with clients, will give a powerful, unique perspective to all the younger business owners watching, as well as everyone else! Enjoy the episode, as usual, it's a banger..._____________________Connect here -email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineNick's links here (if looking for advice or brokerage services, tell him I sent you!) -https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-atherton-1139121a/https://www.morphose.co.uk/nickatherton@morphose.co.ukListen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 14 - Money, Women, Depression, Crypto & Psychedelic Ventures - Iman GadzhiThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** -https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE:https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process:https://www.midnight.co/shop_____________________In this episode, we speak to Iman Gadzhi, arguably the face of the SMMA space for young entrepreneurs and certainly the most impressive, wise & articulate 21-year old I've ever personally come across.We explore his background, growing up with a single mother, moving to London, and in his own words, experiencing a very troubled childhood. We discuss how growing up fast lead to him starting his first business, carving out his personal brand and scaling up to where he is today - leading his agency, info product empire, YouTube channel, charitable pursuits & crypto investments amongst others.In a discussion ranging far beyond Iman's usual agency-focused content, we dive into the dynamics of women & relationships as an entrepreneur, how money changes your perspective on what truly matters, and dealing with depression in a social media world. We also delve into the topic of psychedelics, our experiences and where I believe recent studies will take them over the next few years, as well as cryptocurrency, life philosophy and many other areas in this mammoth discussion of life.I think this is arguably the most transparent, varied and in-depth podcast conversation on the channel yet, and one that I really think will benefit many listeners - especially if they listen to the whole thing! I really enjoyed recording this one, and as usual it's a banger! Enjoy the ep, share it to a friend and leave your thoughts in the comments below...cheers_____________________Connect here -email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineIman's links here -https://www.instagram.com/imangadzhihttps://www.growyouragency.com/Listen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 13 - Rowing the Atlantic, Marine Mindset & Extreme Endurance -Bruce & NuttyThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process: https://www.midnight.co/shop_____________________In this episode, we speak to 'Bruce & Nutty', 2 Royal Marines Commandos who have both served over a decade, and in recent years have taken a liking for extreme water endurance challengesWe discuss how they both got started straight out of school, choosing to pursue commando training instead of a more traditional route into A levels and university, the early challenges of passing fitness tests and basic training - as well as an inside look at how life looks day to day as a marine. They explain how in recent years they've taken up extreme endurance Kayak events, crossing hundreds of miles of water without sleep, conquering the mental aspect of such challenges, and finding peace in such solitary pursuitsWe also dive into their most recent expedition, where they rowed the entire Atlantic Ocean as part of a 4 man crew in a boat no bigger than the average van - in a ruthless crossing that took 7 weeks. Rowing through 20-meter seas, having whales & sharks follow them for days & battling hallucinations after losing connection to their Spotify account! The anecdotes shared here about the row, and eventual arrival in Barbados where they finished the crossing, will have many listeners questioning the way they look at much less serious situations...I think this will be a fascinating insight into an entirely different way of living and looking at the world. Coming from a Rowing background myself, I've always had an admiration for such grueling tests of fitness & mind, and there are many lessons that can be taken here and applied to any area of life - those who truly want to win or get something done will do anything to get there, no matter what - enjoy the episode!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineNatasha's links here -https://www.instagram.com/natasha.vilasecaListen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 12 - Building a Nightlife Empire, Celebrities & £100k Bottles - Asher GrantThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process: https://www.midnight.co/shop_____________________In this episode, we speak to Asher Grant, a nightlife entrepreneur and owner of multiple iconic London hotspots including Reign, Tabu & EggRun.We explore his background, going from pursuing a west end acting career after university, to breaking into the world of nightclubs and promoting where he quickly learnt to sell, serve champagne, socialise with absolutely anyone and build his now overflowing 'black book' of contacts. He explains how he spotted early on that the real opportunity was in the big spenders or 'clients' who in a city like London were out partying somewhere, every single night of the week.He dives into the story of how he eventually went from promoting clubs to founding his own, raising investment, leveraging his network and capitalizing on his compounded list of clients who would always come to him. From hustling more business out of AMEX centurion's client contact manager to building genuine friendships with billionaires, he shares many stories & insights which I'm sure you'll find both insightful and entertaining! £100k club show bottles, celebrity guests, and what really determines 'who gets in' on a central London night out. We also discuss the darker side of the nightlife industry, how COVID nearly ruined everything and where he sees his business going in the long term...I was genuinely fascinated to speak with Asher and learn first hand what the industry is really like, as well as break the stereotypes I had previously held around owners of these sorts of venues! There's a million lessons in this episode that can be applied to all areas of entrepreneurship, relationships and life in general - enjoy it, this one is a banger!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineAsher's links here -https://www.instagram.com/asher_grant88https://www.instagram.com/LDNREIGNhttps://www.instagram.com/TABU.LDNhttps://www.instagram.com/EGGRUN_UKListen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 11 - Music Money, Live Shows, Touring & Learning the Industry - DeepsThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process: https://www.midnight.co/shop_____________________In this episode, we speak to Deeps, an up-and-coming music artist who blurs the lines between pop, rock, R'n'B and hip hop.We explore his background, growing up inspired by his grandfather who was also a musician, getting frustrated learning piano and being forced to read music in school, before discovering his own sound initially through covers and production on his laptop at home. We discuss how he found his passion early on and immersed himself in the world of music by studying at college and building a network, before ultimately releasing his first EP and kickstarting his full-time solo career.He opens up about historic prejudice towards Asians in the industry, being judged by outsiders for following his dreams in the early days, and how money in music really works. We dive into what's needed to get noticed on social media today, how there are more opportunities but also more competition than ever, and how building the right relationships can be the key to unlocking bigger opportunities and success for the long term.Another episode here that's slightly against the grain of what our followers are used to, but being a huge music fan myself and genuinely fascinated to learn more about the industry, I think many lessons and insights can be taken from this that are relevant in all areas of entrepreneurship! Hope you enjoy the ep as usual :)_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineDeeps' links here -https://www.instagram.com/deepsinmyfeels/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Z6S0daezacaUwUukXQUqJ?si=z_sfdpKJRGa5cJPImNk1LgListen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 10 - Tokyo Olympics Heartbreak, GB Rowing & Future of Sport - James RudkinThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.midnight.co/https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// NEW MERCH DESIGNED BY ME - aesthetic items to complement the process: https://www.midnight.co/shop_____________________In this episode, we speak to James Rudkin, a Team GB Athlete from the men's Olympic rowing squad and bronze medallist from Tokyo 2020 in the mens eight.We dive into his background and early days getting started with the sport, from first stepping foot in a boat at just 7 years old to finding early success as a junior on a national and international level when he first represented GB. We also discuss his formative years at the elite level, his fond memories of rowing at Newcastle University, winning Henley as a student and getting further GB vests as an under 23, before eventually breaking into the senior team.He opens up about the pressures & realities of elite-level Rowing, from the consistent gruelling training to the generally low level of financial support, as well as learning to balance focus towards medals with the preparation for professional life after sport. We discuss the lead up to Tokyo 2020, in an Olympiad where a global pandemic nearly cancelled everything, the strains of training in isolation, nerves on the startline and the realities of missing out on Gold by 1 second in a sport that demands everything.While slightly different to the usual theme of weekly episodes with entrepreneurs, I think stories & lessons shared here can be applied to any area of life, and just go to show that hard work & consistency are what's required at the very least to succeed, no matter who you are and what you do. For those new to Rowing, I think this will be a great insight into one of Britain's most successful sports not often given the attention I believe it deserves - enjoy the episode!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineJames' links here -https://www.instagram.com/james_rudkinhttps://www.britishrowing.org/athlete/james-rudkin/Listen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 9 - LinkedIn Success, Relationships & Tinder Murderers - Natasha VilasecaThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// New private ecom DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/private-group_____________________In this episode, we speak to Natasha Vilaseca, a self-made LinkedIn agency entrepreneur who snubbed a traditional path to find freedom through digital entrepreneurship.We explore her background, from growing up in a midlands family home and being pressured into university like many of us, to eventually discovering a passion for entrepreneurship and jumping headfirst into building her own thing after choosing to drop out.She explains how she took a job in door-to-door sales to pay the bills, and couch surfed at friend's places in London to avoid having to move back home, before eventually finding traction through LinkedIn and discovering the power & profitability of niche consulting in a lucrative market. We also dive into the challenges of dating & relationships as a driven entrepreneur, how being a woman in business has presented unique challenges and how a friend quite literally dodged death by minutes when a tinder date went very wrong...I think this will be a great insight into the world of online consulting and how really anyone can escape the 9-5 if they're willing to truly go all in and spend years mastering their craft - it's not easy, but it really is possible! Enjoy the episode, it's another banger!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineNatasha's links here -https://www.instagram.com/natasha.vilasecaListen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 8 - From College Dropout to Ecom Brands & Audi R8 at 22 - Chris BamberThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// New private ecom DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/private-group_____________________In this episode we speak to Chris Bamber, an e-commerce & fashion entrepreneur with a relatable story that I think will resonate with many listeners.We explore his background and how he first got started - from growing up in a traditional family who didn't truly believe in his vision & being pushed into a college education to become a joiner, to eventually making the leap into entrepreneurship having been inspired by other founders he looked up to online, initially dreaming to own a similar car of his own one day.He explains how in the early days his business was nearly destroyed due to bad stock management and limited capital, and how setting up shop in his parent's backroom became his first office, warehouse & design studio. We also discuss the fleeting satisfaction of achieving material goals, dealing with doubters in the early days and how running 2 similar projects side by side can often be a smart way to accelerate growth when finding early traction.I think this will be a great insight into the realities of early-stage entrepreneurship and how things can scale exponentially with the right focus, time & consistency. Enjoy the episode!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineChris' links here -https://www.instagram.com/chris__bamber/https://sanspareilclothing.com/Listen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midnight Podcast | Episode 7 - £30m Pet Brand Empire, Forbes List & Finding Happiness - Adam ReedThanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1*** Resources here *** - https://www.learnrealcommerce.com//// My fully comprehensive BRAND BUILDING COURSE: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now/// New private ecom DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/private-group_____________________In this episode we speak to Adam Reed, underground ecom pet brand beast, dog lover, former university club night promoter and more recently a Forbes list participant.We speak about how we met 5 years ago while both at University in Newcastle - how he got started and first saw success in the ecom space, building a £20m revenue business from his bedroom and how keeping his lifestyle simple and under the radar has helped keep him focused. on what matters.He reveals how large scale outsourced team building and systems has enabled him to dominate the custom pet product space, how much money he lost in one day due to black Friday checkout problems, and where he sees his business going over the next few years as he looks to ultimately set himself up for an exit. We also dive into the challenges of loneliness and relationships as a hyper ambitious entrepreneur, being self aware about what you actually want to achieve and how the ecom landscape has evolved over the past few years.In summary, Adam is a great example of how sustained, focused effort in private can build incredible things in a relatively short period of time. He's a textbook self-made entrepeneur with a background and story relatable to many, so I think this will have a lot of value - I hope you enjoy!_____________________Connect here - email - matt@midnight.cohttps://www.midnight.cohttps://www.instagram.com/matthuciushttps://twitter.com/matthuciusOld Vlog Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKellyonlineAdam's links here -https://www.instagram.com/adzreed/Listen to the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/06udMb2kDgv1mL40gxOSlK?si=fkXLx0A8S-O7OdukQUjSCA&dl_branch=1Listen on Apple podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-podcast/id1585632377 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.