Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBE, DL, FCA is the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer, a joint venture with Molson Coors, which he founded in 1989, aiming to create a less gassy larger more suitable for drinking with curry and other foods. The Cobra has collectively received 101 gold medals since 2001, making it one of the most awarded beers in the world.   Lord Bilimoria is the Founding Chairman of the UK India Business Council, a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London, and a former Chancellor of Thames Valley University. As a campaigning member of the House of Lords, chancellor of the University of Birmingham, and now president of the CBI, his is a career of achievement and navigating change.   In this episode, we are honoured to speak to Lord Karan Bilimoria. In the middle of a terrible recession, Bilimoria and his childhood friend started the business from scratch. Many years later, Cobra has established a household name and delivered consistent multiple-digit growth.   When the pandemic happened, two-thirds of their sales shut down and they have almost gone back 30 years from where they started, but even in that situation, Bilimoria was able to come up with innovative ideas. He has also shared one of his principles that putting people first is important in running a business.   If you're excited, let's dive in!

Rowena Bird is the Lush Co-Founder, a pioneer in the British beauty industry, and a lady of many passions. She trained and qualified as a beauty therapist before joining the creators of Lush in their small manufacturing company at that time. Lush emerged from the demise of a previous venture, Cosmetics To Go, which collapsed through a combination of over-trading and flooding. The goal was to create cosmetics that were as natural as possible while avoiding the use of synthetic preservatives. As a result, every Lush product is packed with high-quality - and, more importantly, organic. Lush encourages and supports the development and validation of non-animal test methods, and will actively advocate for their use rather than outdated and cruel animal experiments.   In today's episode, Rowena discusses her vision for Lush when she first launched it, as well as the importance of maintaining the company's culture. She also talks about working out demographics for people who are just starting out in business.   Join us this Wednesday for this brand-new episode with Rowena Bird!   Find out more about Rowena Bird via Website

Lewis Howes is an American high-performance business coach, New York Times bestselling book, lifestyle entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional Arena League football player. His podcast, The School of Greatness, is among the top 100 on iTunes and he was named one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the nation by the White House and Former President Obama. Howes has been on numerous prominent media platforms, including Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and Details magazine named him one of the "5 Internet Guru's that can Make You Rich."   They say, if you aren't born to be an entrepreneur, then make yourself into one. And that's precisely how Lewis turned himself into.   In this episode, Lewis brings up his early life and discusses how he draws strength from his mission, and how being appreciative all the time helps him perform better throughout the day. He also shares how his thirst for knowledge improves his life and helped him start his business.   Find out more about Lewis via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Website

From setting goals and creating a plan of action to overcoming obstacles and staying motivated, this episode of Screw It Just Do It will provide valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to make the most of the new year.   Join me as I walk you through a 10-section strategic plan that will serve as your ultimate guide for 2023, helping you to clarify your goals, identify your priorities, and take the action steps necessary to achieve the success you desire.   So if you're ready to take control of your future and create the success you deserve, we highly recommend giving the "Roadmap To A Successful 2023" worksheet and exercise a try. We hope this tool helps you to make 2023 your best year yet! Download the Roadmap to a Successful 2023 workbook here.

It's that time of the year again!   All the episodes I did with our guests this year are absolutely the best and have already won the hearts of thousands of listeners.   Now if you're getting ready to go on holiday and switch off from work, whether planning a long trip with your loved ones, perhaps you want to stay home and relax with a cup of hot tea. We've got something for you!   We've pulled together some of our top-performing episodes and we're thrilled to bring you our countdown to the Top 10 Episode of 2022.   Top 1: #430 - Ian Small of Evernote Top 2: #413 - Lynsey Treharne Top 3: #416 - James Clark of Molten Ventures Top 4: #418 - Austin McChord of CasanaCare Top 5: #414 - Ben Branson of Seedlip Top 6: #410 - Dr. Mandeep Rai Top 7: #412 - Fergus Crawley Top 8: #420 - Magnus Grimeland Top 9: #406 - Nir Eyal Top 10: #411 - The One Page Business Plan   Put on your headphones and enjoy!   Connect with me LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & Website

Oliver Cookson is a multi-millionaire British entrepreneur who founded the sports nutrition company Myprotein and has won numerous business awards. Oliver is a well-known figure in the business and fitness worlds and is a compelling and engrossing speaker, leader, and entrepreneur. He started a podcast called Bootstrap Your Life to share his knowledge, experience, and expertise since he is enthusiastic about assisting other business owners. Oliver is now considering how he might continue to have a beneficial impact on the world by creating a charity legacy because he has grown increasingly engaged in his own personal and spiritual development over the years. Oliver supports the children's charity Make-a-Wish (UK), a non-profit organization created to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. In today's episode, Oliver talks about how he launched Myprotein with a £500 overdraft, how he attracted his first client, and how he did it without a support system. He also discusses why he wanted to create a podcast and offers some tips for people looking to launch their own businesses.

James Haskell is one of England's finest rugby players. He received 77 England caps throughout the course of his illustrious career, and during the 2017 British and Irish Lions trip to New Zealand, the squad impressively tied the All Blacks. Since ending his professional career, James Haskell has continued to be active. He just secured a contract to compete in mixed martial arts for Bellator, and he also had an appearance on the 19th season of the British reality series I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! He has written several books, and he hosts podcasts and DJs on a regular basis.   In today's episode, James shares how he wants to explore different avenues after his glittering rugby career and clarifies that everything he does is driven by his passions. Additionally, he discusses the mental health issues that retiring athletes face when determining what to do next after their careers.   Find out more about James via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, & Website

Maria Hatzistefanis is a London-based entrepreneur, bestselling author, and behind the skin care group Rodial. She started her career as a beauty editor and briefly worked in corporate finance. In 1999, she founded Rodial and since then she become a global player in the industry. After she published her bestselling book last 2017, she has since published two more titles, How To Make It Happen and How To Live Your Best Life which explore how to motivate yourself in your career and life. Maria is also a proud supporter of the British Fashion Council and sits on the advisory board which strives for innovation in the beauty industry.   In today's episode, Maria talks about her early career as a beauty writer to being the founder of the multi-million global brand, Rodial. She also shares her experience in hiring the right person, how she became an author, and how she started her podcast show called Overnight Success.   If you're excited, let's dive in!   Find out more about Maria via Website | Instagram | Podcast

Julian Hearn is an entrepreneur with a long background in online marketing. He is the founder of Huel, a nutritionally complete food that was created that he bootstrapped over £40m in revenue and a valuation of £40m within four years of launch. Huel was created when Julian realized that most people didn't have the time for all that meal prep so he started creating a new product that was better than a protein shake.   In today's episode, Julian shares his extraordinary story on how he started Huel and how it's good for the planet, he talks about finding the right 1,000 fans and how he has gone from £750k in year 1 to £40,000,000.   Find out more about Steven via LinkedIn, Instagram, & Website.

Steven Bartlett is a speaker, investor, author, content creator, and the host of one of Europe's biggest podcasts, "The Diary of a CEO". He is the founder of the social media marketing agency Social Chain. He's a university drop-out and then built what would become one of the world's most influential social media companies when he was just 21 years old and with a current market valuation of over $600M.   In this episode, Steven talks about his early life from being a college dropout, creating small businesses when he was a teenager, to building one of the most successful Social Media agencies where he works with Apple, Fox, Puma, Warner Brothers, and the list goes on. He also discusses things you need to know when starting and building your own network from scratch.   Find out more about Steven via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, & Website.   Listen to his podcast, "The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett", here.