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Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #325. During this episode, How to Go from £27 to £200M, I talk about how Mondelez, a consumer goods giant that owns Cadbury, has bought the British brand of protein bars - Grenade for £200M. I also talk about how to get back on track of your goals. We are humans, and it's normal to be sidetrack or make mistakes along the way. The important thing is we acknowledge and learn from these situations and get ourselves back on track. Do something for yourself that will bring positivity and hope. This is a vital component of your growth. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Check out Clubhouse app in here.

Welcome to Episode #324: with Farah Nanji, known by her artist alias as NINJA, a highly accomplished public speaker and is one of the few DJs in the world to deliver a TEDx talk. Farah is also the host of the podcast show Mission Makers. During this episode, Living a Limitless Life, we talk about: It's important to stay to in your core in building your business. Being passionate in what you do is the first step in ensuring to being successful. Having difficulties in any aspects of your life shouldn't hinder you in achieving whatever goals you set. On the contrary, it should motivates you and elevates you to a better mindset to be able to conquer it. As humans, music as art and as an entertainment is important in being able to express ourselves specially in these times where we are socially distanced from another. - Always look for a silver lining in a difficult situation. Having a positive mindset helps you transform something negative into something good and successful in the long run. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Farah via LinkedIn, Instagram, and her Website. Listen to Mission Makers Podcast.

Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #323. During this episode, Live Life Golden, I talk about how now, ending of the first quarter of 2021, is the perfect time to reset and review how things are going and to reposition ourselves, our goals and our intentions for the rest of the year. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Check out Clubhouse app in here.

Welcome to Episode #322: with Stuart Chapman, Director and co-founder of Draper Esprit, one of Europe's largest tech-focused venture capital firm. Prior to co-founding Draper Esprit in 2006, Stuart was a partner of 3i Ventures where he was also a founding partner of their Menlo Park office. Over his 13 years at 3i he was responsible for investments in Neutec Pharma (LSE), Network Technology (LSE), The Cloud, Searchspace and Magic4. During this episode, Demystifying Venture Capital Funding, we talk about: Pitch your proposal with a team instead of a single person if possible. It's important to have diversity in building your team. A lot of entrepreneurs don't ask for references from venture capitalists form. Don't make the same mistakes. If you have a venture capitalist that tells you how to run your business, run for the hills. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Stuart via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. Learn more about Draper Esprit via their website.

Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #321. During this episode, What are Your Non-Negotiables?, I talk about recognising your unhealthy habits due to stress and overwork and putting a system in place in which you focus more on your non-negotiables, whether it is quality time with your family, yoga time, meditation, running 3-5 times a week, expressing yourself with art or music, playing video games etc. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how many followers you have or how successful your business is, it's whether you are physical and mentally healthy and happy with what you do. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Check out Clubhouse app in here.

Welcome to Episode #320: with Jonny Kennedy, Founder of Neubria, and a former professional rugby player. After retiring from sport due to several concussions, Jonny noticed that there was a lack of trusted nutritional support for those interested in their physiological and cognitive health. After years of research, Neubria was born. During this episode, Bringing the Core Values of Rugby to Building a Business, we talk about: Product is the most important thing specially when you're dealing with health. You should allocate a chunk of your budget into product development and research. Credibility is first so products first The importance of brain health to both business and individuals, particularly in today's fast-paced 'hustle' startup culture Get experts in your team so you can make a sound decision at the end of the day Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Insert Guest Name via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter. Learn more about Neubria and visit their website.

Welcome to Saturday Solo Episode #319. During this episode, Top 11 Tips on How to Become an Authority Figure, I talk about: First step is to put yourself out there. It's the same with business, you got to start and take the first step. Be authentic. Be true to yourself. Don't be afraid of what others will think. Just tell your story. Engage with your audience and bring value. Create your very own community. Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with me via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

Welcome to Episode #318 with Mark Whittle, Founder of Take Flight. Mark Whittle is a former athlete turned lifestyle coach, entrepreneur, mental health advocate and productivity / bio-hacker - the founder and host of the UK's No.1 peak performance podcast 'Take FLIGHT', and the host of the unique 'Take FLIGHT' events and seminars. Mark is on a mission to help you find your inner strength, pursue your true purpose and take that leap of faith towards the life you've always dreamed of living. Mark built a very successful career in the city with two of the biggest companies in the world, but after 10 years found himself searching for his true purpose. After hitting rock bottom, in one enlightening moment, he realised happiness and fulfilment will never arrive through the accumulation of material things - and it is only felt when you are aligned with your true purpose. He has been helping people pursue their purpose ever since. During this episode, Transitioning Podcasting from a Hobby to a Full-Time Business, we will be talking about: Do something that translates well of who you want to be in life - be it in podcasting or other forms of endeavor. Just stick to it, grow it and be a master of it and it's bring you happiness and fulfillment. Being authentic with who you are and what you do and what you want to achieve should be the core of your business. Money isn't the main driving force of life. You may have a ton of money but never feel happiness because what you're doing doesn't bring you growth and contentment. Cold water therapy is an amazing routine you can incorporate as it does a great benefit in your body such as reducing inflammation, boosting your immune system, brings wakefulness and focus. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Contact Mark Whittle via his LinkedIn. Listen to Take FL1GHT via Apple Podcast. Learn more about Take FL1GHT in their Website.

Welcome to Saturday's Solo Episode #317. In this week's episode, I want to talk about hope and positivity. Everyone of us, all around globe, has been dearly affected by this pandemic. But just as how the sun is warm and bright today, I choose to see hope for the future now that the vaccines are rolling in most countries. I choose to look at the present with positivity. Clear my head, change my mindset, feel good about the situation and just spread kindness. Learn more about this podcast: - Check out Clubhouse app in here.

Welcome to Episode #316, with Matthew Barnett, Founder of Bonjoro, the world's first customer delight platform to help great teams build real relationships with their customers at scale. Matt, A British/Australian designer, launched Bonjoro from a sales hack for his first business, where Matt would send every new lead a personal video to delight and surprise them. That hack overtook the original business in 12months, as 1000’s more companies came on board to personalize their customer journeys at scale. Matt’s love of building great products is only surpassed by his total commitment to building great business culture, and Matt asserts that Bonjoro’s “customers as friends” culture has been the main driver for the businesses success. His goal is to be the next Zappos, to be most loved brand in the world. During this episode, Why Automation is Crucial in Growing Your Business, we talk about: Making a mistake is not always a bad thing. The silver lining is that you learn something so you can improve yourself and reposition your strategies to achieve your goals. Automation is key in growing your business. You need to concentrate on things that cannot be automated. Being successful in a business is not just talent and skills. It's luck and perfect timing as well. Learn more about the content discussed in this episode: Contact Matt Barnett via LinkedIn Learn more about Bonjoro on it's website