

Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall
Alex Chisnall
For those who decided to Screw It... and Just DID It.
Ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts. Top 1% globally. 5M+ downloads
Real stories from founders who took the leap. Hosted by Alex Chisnall.
Learn how today’s top entrepreneurs started, scaled, & stayed true to their vision.
Official podcast of the Festival of Entrepreneurs: https://www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk
Twice Weekly Show every Tuesday & Thursday.
If you enjoyed listening, please rate my show. And if you're really generous with your time, please also leave a review so I can help more entrepreneurs.
Ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts. Top 1% globally. 5M+ downloads
Real stories from founders who took the leap. Hosted by Alex Chisnall.
Learn how today’s top entrepreneurs started, scaled, & stayed true to their vision.
Official podcast of the Festival of Entrepreneurs: https://www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk
Twice Weekly Show every Tuesday & Thursday.
If you enjoyed listening, please rate my show. And if you're really generous with your time, please also leave a review so I can help more entrepreneurs.
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Jul 10, 2021 • 22min
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Up
Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #355. During this episode, I talk about what I wish I knew before starting up - to reflect back on all the lessons learned from being an entrepreneur for the past 12 years. Here are some highlights: It all starts with the correct mindset. Believing anything is achievable is the first step to success. Do not sweat the small stuff. Focus on the long term goal. Don't surround yourself with negative people who has negative thoughts. Growth doesn't come from your comfort zone, growth comes from being uncomfortable. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse.

Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 2min
Transform Your Life with Breathwork
Welcome to Episode #354 with Jamie Clements, a breathwork coach and mental health ambassador based in London. During this episode, Jamie and I talk about about different ways to maintain a good mental health, how social media can be a platform to effectively raise awareness on niche topics and how breathwork can help you feel physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. Here are the highlights: Breathworks can help you transform your life by 3 key main pillars: Awareness, Regulation and Transformation Regulate social media platforms. It is very helpful in sharing your thoughts and ideas out there but it can also bring negativity with taking up too much time and headspace if you're not too careful Exercising has a positive impact on mental health specially on pandemic like this Anything positive or negative can become harmful if you're too rigid about it and you don't give yourself the flexibility to actually relax and step back or have a day off In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Jamie via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Clubhouse. Learn more about Breathwork and visit this website. Listen to Man Down: The Anti-Man-Up Movement Podcast. Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Jul 3, 2021 • 16min
How to Build Your Own Tribe
Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #353. During this episode, I talk about how to build your own tribe, your own community and here's some highlights: Do not rely on only one platform to build your tribe online. You should have a backup spreadsheet containing all emails and numbers. Constantly communicate and engage your audience. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse.

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 2min
Purpose Driven People with Rugby World Cup Winner Coach G
Welcome to Episode #352: with Coach G - Gurthro Steenkamp, a former International Professional Rugby player. During this episode, Purpose Driven People, we talk about learning to adapt yourself and your business during the pandemic and what team culture is and how to strengthen it to achieve your collective goals. Here's some highlights: If you want to adapt and change and you put in the hard work, you can! All you need to do is take the first step. Assess yourself. Think of what you are capable of doing. Think of what you can offer. And do it! People need to resonate with you. You need to show some vulnerability so people can relate to you and learn from your stories and experiences. Team culture is a set of common core values that each team member respects and live by. There should be trust and respect to be able to achieve great things. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Coach G via LinkedIn, Instagram. Learn more about Coach G by visiting this link.

Jun 26, 2021 • 20min
Becoming The Best Content Creator You Can Be
Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #351. During this episode, I talk about Becoming The Best Content Creator You Can Be and here's some highlights: Do not procrastinate. Screw it, just do it! Create content which you are passionate about A good content is something that resonates with your audience addressing their pain points and solutions to their needs Striving for perfection makes starting hard. Just create something and put it out there If you don't know what content to create, just document something that you love. Start from there Don't forget that you can repurpose your content. Don't let it stay in one medium or platform In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: - Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse.

Jun 23, 2021 • 44min
Becoming An Authority Figure in Your Niche with Michaela Wain
Welcome to Episode #350: with Michaela Wain, Managing Director of Framework Marketing. During this episode, Becoming An Authority Figure in Your Niche, we talk about several things such as the current market of today's construction industry, the importance of marketing, the role and rise of women in the construction industry and the importance of social media in bringing awareness to certain causes. Here's some highlights: The pandemic has brought a lot of negative things but work wise, it also brought has the time to focus on things we wanted to do but never really have time to do so before. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. - Any form of marketing is word of mouth - on how your direct target audience knows about what you want to talk about. It's important to be an authority figure in your field as people will trust you and will listen to what you got to say. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Michaela via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. Visit Michaela Wain's website. Learn more about FrameWork Marketing via their website.

Jun 19, 2021 • 23min
How You Can Get a #1 Podcast
Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #349. During this episode, I talk about how to get a #1 rated podcast and here's some highlights: Be consistent in releasing your episodes. Make sure your content stands out from everybody else. Talk about something you are genuinely passionate about. Go on a podcast tour and talk about your journey, your business, your podcast, your life. Build your network. Capitalise on social media opportunities like Clubhouse. Always go back to knowing who your audience is, your dream listeners. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse.

Jun 16, 2021 • 53min
Growing Your Market Share with John O'Brien
Welcome to Episode #348: with John O'Brien, John O'Brien, EMEA Managing Partner at ONE HUNDRED, Omnicom’s ethical purpose consortium consisting of nine of Omnicom’s leading global agencies. During this episode, John and I will be talking about several topics such as how to grow your business' market share and the role of social media in bringing your business forward. You should always look at a long term relationship with your customers. You should not only be excellent in recruiting them but also in retaining them. Building a good business is not just about a product but about solving something for your customers. Sustainability is a long term investment and it's a must for businesses to act on and appreciate what's happening in the world for these businesses to survive - Never stop being innovative. It may require initial investment but in the long run it often reduces costs. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with John via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. Check out John O'Brien's website.

Jun 12, 2021 • 21min
Launch Strategies for a New Service
Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #347. During this episode, I talk about all you need to know to have a successful launch of a new product or service. Here's some highlights: You need to get clear of your USP or your unique selling proposition. You need to stand out and get your customer's attention. Proofread everything. Double check everything. Get a strong social media post scheduled consistently. Try a soft launch to make sure everything is working correctly. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse.

Jun 9, 2021 • 48min
Scaling Up International Markets with Mrs Rodial Maria Hatzistefanis
Welcome to Episode #346: with Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of the ground-breaking skincare group, Rodial. During this episode, we talk about expanding your business in international markets. Here's some highlights: Expanding your business to international market needs to have the right infrastructure and resources. When you want to market internationally, remember that different parts of the world has different preference. You have to cater to the different needs of your different markets. It's good to hire locally to understand the market more - how consumer shops, how the store operates, what the customers wants and ask and how they shop differently. Biggest lesson of the pandemic is to pay attention to your digital marketing, your website. Interacting (listening and communicating) to your target audience, is the best way of knowing your market. In partnership with Pure Sport CBD. Relieve. Relax. Perform. CBD For Active Lifestyles. Use the code 'justdoit20' to get 20% off on your purchase. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Maria via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. Visit The Rodial website. - Learn more about Maria Hatzistefanis via her website.


