Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #309. In this week, it's another Clubhouse episode and I want to talk about Levelling the Playing Field. As discussed in my previous solos, Clubhouse is a really interesting new app and you have to get in there before they open it up March or April this year. This is a guide, based on my own experience, on how to effectively use the app. The tips and tricks on how to make the most of it. See you at Clubhouse. Learn more about this podcast: - Check out Clubhouse app in here and join Alex. - Connect with Alex through LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome to Episode #308, with Ian Holdcroft, co-Founder of Shackleton, British-designed expedition-grade performance apparel. Ian Holdcroft launched Shackleton in 2016 (backed by the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton) after leaving his 9 - 5 job and embarked on a mission to build a world-class company, driven by exploration and innovation, they aim to inspire and equip the new age of pioneers, from record-breaking explorers to ultra-travelers to weekend adventurers. Since then the brand has gone from strength to strength in a short space of time developing expedition-grade apparel, combining high performance with supreme refinement and style. Their Endurance Parka was recently awarded ‘Best Winter Jacket 2020’, beating brands including Canada Goose, The North Face and Patagonia. Ian knew he wanted to build something with a bedrock of real substance and soon realised that, at its core, the purpose of their business should be to inspire people to live more courageous lives. During this episode, Building a Business by Connecting the Past, Present & the Future with Ian Holdcroft, we will be talking about: - How to combat the paralysis of decision making by remembering the 40-70 Rule. If you get to 40% confirmation, start. Don't wait to to reach 70% confirmation because that is too late. -What is important with branding is that it's consumer focus - giving the opportunity to your consumer to experience what you are offering. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: - Visit Shackleton's website here.

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #307. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Where to Invest Your Time on Social Media in 2021. There are a lot of platforms out there - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the newest in town called Clubhouse which I talked about in my solo episode last week. With all of these options, you need to figure out where to effectively and efficiently invest your time. In this episode, I'll talk about how to do that and for me, it all comes down to knowing your target audience, your dream customers. Learn more about this podcast: - Check out Clubhouse app in here and join Alex. - Connect with Alex through LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome to Episode #306, with Tara Lalvani and Louis Barnett. During this episode, How to Smash Your Marketing, Branding and Social Media in 2021, we will be talking about: - Marketing is very data driven, it's very logical. Brand is a lot more subjective. It's more art than science. - Treat your customers and audience with appreciation. Put a budget on it whether by sending hand written notes or pictures or spraying your favorite perfume on it. Do these personalized steps to say thank you for their loyalty. - If you want something to change, then something needs to change. You can't do the same thing and expect the same results. - In running a business, you have to be adaptable. There is always a fire that needs to be put out, and you need to be flexible to be running around putting out these fires. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: - Louis Barnett website here. - Louis Talks podcast here. -Tara Lalvani LinkedIn here. -Visit Beautifect website here.

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #305. In this week's episode, I want to talk about Is Clubhouse “The Next Big Thing” & Why You Need To Be On It. There's been a buzz hanging around since last year about a new social media platform called Clubhouse app. It's a new platform where people chat in real time, share stories, and collaborate ideas using only audio. This is really interesting for an audio content creator like me so I recently joined to understand first hand the buzz. This episode talks about this experience and whether it's really the next big thing, let's wait and see but I can already see a lot of positive points in my first week trying it out. Learn more about this podcast: - Check out Clubhouse app in here.

Welcome to Episode #304, with William Watkins, Founder of Radnor Hills. William grew up on his family farm in Mid Wales, after studying Food Marketing at Newcastle University. On his return to the farm William put in place his plan to capitalise on the natural spring water from an aquifer below the farmland, and launched Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company. Thirty years later following many ups and downs the Company now runs 8 production lines filling well over 300 million units of soft drinks a year. Radnor is currently the only production site in the world to have the capability of bottling in glass, plastic, can and TETRA on one site. During this episode, we talked about: How in retail, you have to expand in different sectors so you can easily adapt to outside forces such as the pandemic right now How in every business, one should have a sustainability and environmental friendly initiative How in business, you create your own luck. A little bit of luck and precise timing can make or break your business. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Visit Radnor Hills website here. Connect with William Watkins via his LinkedIn here.

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #303. In this week's episode, I want to talk about My Lockdown Routines, Rituals & Habits. If you're having a hard time functioning and working specially on the recent lockdown v3.0 here in the UK, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. I've struggled myself getting my A game back on the first Monday of the year. In this episode, I listed down the things that help me give structure and discipline in my daily life and I hope these things could help you improve yours too. Learn more about this podcast: If you need help with your routines, you can email me at alex@screwitjustdoit.org Follow us in Instagram @screw.itjustdoit Learn more from Andy Frisella and his 75Hard: A 75-Day Tactical Guide to Winning the War With Yourself here.

Welcome to Episode #302: £6,000 to £100 Million: How Rebranding can Help Elevate your Business, with Adam Rossiter and Elliot Dawes, Founders of bulk. Founded in 2006, bulk has achieved industry leading growth; both in the active nutrition sector and in wider eCommerce. bulk boasts one of the most extensive ranges of award winning products with unrivalled formulations across sports nutrition, health & wellbeing, and functional foods. During 2019 bulk expanded its vertically integrated operations with the addition of a brand new DC in Poland, enhancing service and growth capacity across mainland Europe. 2020 added investment in a second state of the art manufacturing facility to this location. In 2021 bulk will surpass a £100m+ annual revenue milestone, continuing the high growth trajectory aligned with our brand vision. During this episode, we will be talking about: - How having a wide range of products is a good setup to be pandemic proof in business as you can refocus your sales in sectors that are less affected in terms of consumers' priorities, raw materials and logistics. - Why you should always find ways in doing things better than the competitors to stay ahead and stay relevant with your consumers. - Finding the middle ground between sustainability and quality is tough but there is a way as long as you are determined and keep pushing forward. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: - Visit bulk website here. - Connect to Adam and Elliot via their LinkedIn pages here and here. - Follow their Instagram page here.

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #301. It's the first episode of the year 2021 and in this Saturday solo, I want to talk about my take-aways and learnings from last year. It was a hard year for every one in every corner of the world but when there is hardship and suffering, there is also some lessons learned. I always try to see situations with positivity and a glass half full outlook. So join me as I look back on all the memorable interviews I had and remember the lessons that would help achieve the goals for the new year.

Welcome to Episode #300, Screw It Just Do It Top 10 of 2020. I certainly didn't thought I would reach 300 episodes! Thank you each and everyone of you who listened to even just one episode of this podcast. It truly has totally changed my life for the better. There is nothing I would rather be doing in my life than chatting and meeting amazing people and recording and sharing their stories to a wider audience, an audience that now stretches to over 150 countries around the world. This episode summarizes the Top 10 episodes of 2020. The most listened to, the most popular, the most downloaded and talked about episodes in the past 12 months. Join me as we reminisce back in time and listen to these episodes again, to be inspired all over again and to talk about all the learnings and take-aways to prepare us for a better 2021.