Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

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!

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.