Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

What if your morning cup of coffee could alter people's lives?   Cemal Ezel is the proud founder of Change Please, a social enterprise that helps homeless people by training them to become baristas and providing them with jobs. While on a sabbatical in Vietnam, the idea came to him after visiting a tea house staffed by deaf and mute people. The proceeds from the tea house were invested back into the staff's well-being. Upon returning to London, he enrolled in the School of Social Entrepreneurs after feeling unfulfilled in his role as a commodities broker.   Since launching they have won an array of awards, was voted Lloyd's Bank Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2017, Natwest's SEUK Trailblazer Awards 2017, were awarded Best Coffee at the World Beverage Innovation Awards, and Change Please was listed as one of Marketing Week's Top 100 Most Disruptive Brands 2017.   During my conversation with Cemal, he shared how a rocking chair test have helped him to make a significant difference, how they've grown from one man to a company, and how does a cup of coffee have helped changed people's lives.   Find out more about Cemal Ezel via LinkedIn & Website.

  Alex Goode is one of the most versatile rugby players in the club's back division and had developed into a star for Saracens playing over 330 games. On top of an impressive club career, Alex has also enjoyed a highly successful international career. Most recently, he has been a key member of the Saracens squad that secured second place in the Aviva and Gallagher Premiership. He was also been named the European Player of the Year by EPCR in January 2019.   Whilst his passion for rugby remains undimmed, he's still demonstrating his leadership qualities by captaining Saracens and his versatility by playing both flyhalf and fullback. By the age of 34, his thoughts turn to what life after rugby could look like.   During our conversation at Alex's home in North London, with many dashes tucked under his arm instead of a rugby ball, we talk about how your passion is the fundamental baseline to being successful, how to work hard to get on top of your game, life after rugby and his biggest fear and how to deal with anxiety, stress and putting pressure on oneself.   Find out more about Alex Goode via Instagram & Twitter.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products. Find more information here: https://betterhelp.com/justdoit  

  So you know how I enjoy cold water therapy, throwing myself in the sea every day on the south coast of the UK... Well, I decided to chat to Laura Fullerton, Founder of Monk, the world's first smart ice bath. My first thought was to conduct the interview from inside one of the new ice baths. But with the latest models not due to be released until September, we decided on the next best thing, chatting from the water in the Serpentine at Hyde Park, London. As well as being a longtime advocate and an expert in cold water therapies, Laura also raised over £4 million of investment into Monk in the past couple of years as she works on bringing her vision to life with a waiting list in the 1000s. It's a testament to the power and popularity of cold water therapy.    And with an outside air temperature not much above zero and the water temperature hovering around seven degrees, we waded into the water for about six or seven minutes and with my voice a few octaves higher.   We retired to the Serpentine Lido Cafe to continue our conversation. Yes, we did get a few curious locals and the cafe manager asking what we were doing. But for the most part, we enjoyed a relatively quiet conversation about all things related to cold water therapy, a subject close to my heart. Find out more about Laura Fullerton via LinkedIn, Instagram, & Website.   Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products. Find more information here: https://betterhelp.com/justdoit  

The concept of space travel is no longer a pipe dream and it won't just be the realm of the wealthy in the near future, either.   Guided by the mantra that one's leisure time is your only non-renewable asset, Roman, who previously worked with hospitality firms and the very wealthy for more than two decades, and his staff is successful in meeting their respected clientele's travel and lifestyle needs in a smooth manner.   In 2018, he has been actively participating in private astronaut activities and because of this, he was able to sell 3 private astronaut tickets for Axiom's Space's 10-day mission to the International Space Station and make the Ax1 mission possible. Roman's desire to integrate space exploration into people's daily lives was sparked by this involvement.   Roman Chiporukha joins Alex in today's episode to share how he got to where he is now, how he got involved in space initiatives, what drives him to think that there's a business in space, what's happening in space tourism, and what is universal space literacy.   Find out more about Roman Chiporukha via LinkedIn & Website.

Josh Carney is a Fortune 500 Marketing Executive, serial entrepreneur, and former national fantasy sports radio analyst.   Josh is the Founder & CEO of Stunt, a revolutionary new sports platform for fans and sports professionals to create & monetize content, connect with other fans, and build a community. He is a Multi 2-Comma Club Award Winner at ClickFunnels, a music maker, concert pianist, former drummer, and a future golfer. What else can Josh do?   Josh aimed to bridge the gaps he observed in the sports industry regarding the accessibility of content and the discourse surrounding sporting events. In today's episode, I am delighted to interview Josh and he discussed how he creates, keeps, and builds momentum, how content creators monetize their content today, what is the long-term vision of his platform, how can you outwork someone who might have the same idea with yours, and the importance of getting influencers and celebrities involved in marketing.   Find out more about Josh Carney via LinkedIn, Twitter, & Website.

Erica Jackowitz is the President and Co-Founder of the luxury lifestyle management and travel firm, Roman & Erica. The private membership-based company, with offices in New York and Aspen, provides individualized services with unrivalled knowledge in all facets of high living to fulfil the lifestyle needs of the most discriminating clientele in the world. The former practising attorney lives by the principle that your free time is your one non-renewable resource. She has traversed the globe with her husband, Roman Chiporukha, in search of the most coveted luxury experiences and memories that would last a lifetime for their family members.   In today's episode, Erica shared her eureka moment that led to where she is now and how different her life would have been if she hadn't decided to start her business. She also discussed how creativity is an asset to any business, how life is too short to ever go back the same way you came, the importance of getting to know your team, and how to overcome and take a leap into the unknown.   Find out more about Erica Jackowitz via LinkedIn & Website.

Simon Squibb is an investor, entrepreneur, and Chief Executive Officer at The Purposeful Project.   He spent 10 years as an entrepreneur in the UK and 20 years as an entrepreneur in Hongkong. He started his first company when he was homeless at 15 years old, and he sold his last company Fluid to PwC. He has also invested in over 70 startups in the last 15 years.   Today Simon is the founder of The Purposeful Project, a platform that offers free training on how to launch and grow a business. Simon's goals are to improve the educational system and assist 10 million people in starting their own businesses.   Throughout the chat with Simon, he shared how he started The Purposeful Project, how to hack luck in business, the importance of persistence if you want to succeed, why education doesn't teach financial literacy, and the idea of giving without taking.   Find out more about Simon Squibb via Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TitkTok.

George Kruis co-founded fourfive CBD based on the experiences utilizing CBD to aid in healing from injury, as well as to help with lowering anxiety and enhancing sleep.   He left professional rugby following a successful 13-year career in order to devote all of his attention to business commitments. In addition to winning three European championships and four Premiership trophies with English Premiership team Saracens, he also earned over 45 caps for England during two World Cups and a trip with the British and Irish Lions thanks to his passion for the game and his excellent skills.   Today he is on a mission to help people lead healthier and happier lives through the power of supplements.   During the course of our chat, George speaks about his Screw It Just Do It moment for his business and rugby career, when he decides to leave the rugby team, how long it takes to start a wellness business, how does he split up different roles for the business, the importance of having a trusted network, how to carve a niche to yourself, and where is his first customer from.   Find out more about George Kruis via Instagram & Website.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.   He quickly rose to the top of his game in the business world and became a millionaire. However, he went through a major turn in his life, and it was only then that he saw the importance of codifying the qualities that had made him successful in the first place. He has since established a platform to mentor others about the four principles that have become the pillars of his life.   His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive.   In today's episode, Alex is delighted to share the platform with David with interesting topics that surely listeners will get excited about. David discusses the 4 values that have been the cornerstones of how he lived his life for the last 16 years, his life mission to empower over 1 billion people to be happy, and how he is living his life through the lens of productivity, accessibility, and gratitude. He openly talks about the biggest thing that's stopping people from succeeding in their goals and the number one goal that entrepreneurs and business owners should have.   Find out more about David Meltzer via his Website, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Al Barratt is the Founder and CEO of Grenade, the fastest-growing sports performance and weight management brand in the world. Barrat and his wife founded the company in 2010 with only £27 in their bank account. Barratt is the epitome of a self-made businessman and he is enthusiastic about health and fitness. The brand is bold, brash, and explosive, from its award-winning Carb Killa protein bars and supplement packages to energy drinks and fitness apparel. Mondelez purchased Grenade for £200 million in 2021, and Barratt remains CEO of Grenade as a result of the acquisition.   In this episode, Barratt shared how the pandemic has affected their product distributions and how to take the positive out of the current situation. Join us as the Founder of Grenade will share his explosive journey and learn from the best!