Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr

Sir Tom Hunter is a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. From the back of a van he founded Sports Division which he sold to JJB for £290m when it became Europe's largest retailer. Alongside his wife Lady Hunter he is the founder of The Hunter Foundation.  He is huge driver for Entrepreneurialism in Scotland so much so  The University of Strathclyde have named their Entrepreneurship Faculty after him. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Tom became Scotland’s richest man and first billionaire. However, Sir Tom asked to be removed from the Sunday Time’s Rich List as he aims to give most of his wealth away. In this episode expect to learn: Sir Tom Hunter’s origin story from the mining town of New Cumnock, Scotland. Tom’s lessons from scaling a business from market stalls to millions of pounds. What it feels like to become a billionaire Tom’s most extravagant purchase What the “millionaire’s menopause” is and how Tom found a new purpose after exiting his business What is like to partner with Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Leonardo Di Caprio and George Clooney on charitable initiatives.  Tom’s greatest fears           AND - what a BILLIONAIRE has for dinner! Tom is an idol for me so this episode is very full circle! Thanks Tom. — This episode sponsored by Vybey. If you love this podcast - check out Vybey’s Website! From £1.50p a meal you can buy their delicious  products. Use “DMAC” for 15% off site wide! - https://vybey.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAfFjpUDtu23df5YwMi9LAgsokoTO8a4qWhElRbh0O9uma6o-Fkc9qgaAmPJEALw_wcB Extra Stuff: Follow vybey on Instagram **Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vybey.uk/** ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Natalie Burrows is a Nutritional Therapist & Functional Medicine Health Coach. She is also the Founder of Integral Wellness After a decade of working in a highly pressured corporate environment where the effects of poor nutrition, lack of sleep, high stress and an overreliance on sugar, caffeine and alcohol were very apparent Natalie embarked on a journey to help people through food. As a nation, more and more medications are being prescribed – but no one is getting any better! To add to that, we’re surrounded by dominating food industry and very confusing wellness industry. The need for convenience as we race from one day to the next has detached us from the connection between food, lifestyle and health. This is why your gut and it's health matters.  Learn in this episode how your gut, how you treat it and what you put in it really effects how you think and feel! Thanks Natalie for coming on! If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME: Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Hamilton Souther is a Master Ayahuasca Shaman and Entrepreneur based in Peru.  He is also an Author, Speaker and Anthropology graduate.   Ayahuasca is a term we have seen pop up frequently over the last couple of years.  But what is?  In this episode - learn all things plant medicine from a man who has devoted 20+ years of his life of treating people from all over the world from his home in the Amazon.   Expect to learn what it's like to learn shamanism from the greatest masters in history, why plants have a place in a medicalised modern world, what sort of life a full time shaman lives in the jungle, Hamilton's full length description of how plant medicines work, his biggest awakening and  his near death experiences.  Thank you Hamilton  *Disclaimer - this podcast does not serve to promote the use of any drugs or substance*   If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd   Extra Stuff:   ME: Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/   LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/   The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM   *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Paul McVeigh (MS.c) is an ex-Premier League Player (Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur), Performance Psychologist, Global Speaker, Author and Sports Pundit. In this episode, We speak about the psychological effects of growing up in West Belfast during the troubles and how that builds mental fortitude The route-to-premier league detailing a journey from Belfast to Tottenham Hotspur What it was like as an 11 year old to be accustomed to top flight football What is was like to play against superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo Paul’s reflections on scoring at Old Trafford The day in the life of a Premier League Footballer - including training, nutrition, rest and wellbeing Paul’s thoughts on Phil Mulryne leaving Norwich to become a priest and Paul’s funniest locker room stories Thank you Paul for an unforgettably funny podcast! If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

This week my guest is Paul Shields. A Stanford student, therapist, podcast producer, podcast host and previously gigging rock and roll artist.  ** Explicit Language and Topics Used**   This podcast is an account of growing up in the roughest part of Glasgow. During the 80s and 90s Paul was surrounded by working class culture, violence, drugs, mental health struggles and poverty. We speak about about how that shaped Paul and how he pulled strength from these circumstances but also the counterbalancing effects it had on him him later in life. Learn how the fear from his Dad mustered aggression in him and how he became hyper normalised to violence through gang fights and scheme wars.    Paul discovered drugs, guitar and his creative side which let him to parking his academic career for a decade. He toured the country playing in the some of the most renown stages in the UK supporting some of the craziest bands. Paul uncovers the reality of being a touring musician but also how his earlier childhood dictated his persona in the band - a persona he had to unwind later in therapy.   Paul lost his dad at 21. Learn about the promise Paul made to his dad to continue playing and pursuing music and how this led him to gigging in the same same week as as his Dad's funeral.   Paul then struggled with a porn addiction that led to erectile dysfunction at an alarmingly young age. Paul sought help from a therapist who unlocked in him the power of self-help through the works of world renown therapist David Burns.   Paul has went on to study to become a therapist over a decade after initially joining university and has become a practitioner in Glasgow whilst running a successful podcast studio.   Thanks Paul for such a raw story!    If you love this podcast:  Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff:   Reach out to Paul and his studio: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenroomglasgow/?hl=en ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/  LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/  The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM  **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

This one is for my Scottish listeners. Still Game is a sitcom shown on BBC dating back to the early 00s. In fact - Still Game is the most successful sitcom show Scotland has ever produced with millions of views combined. The show sold out two recording breaking tours at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow selling out 40+ combined dates. The show made a reappearance in 2016 and 2018. The show is based in the fictional town Craigland and captures the lives of a group of old aged pensioners who are young at heart. Jane plays the well loved “Isa” who is a well loved character. Isa is known for her hilarious outbursts, her love for gossiping and being a “gabshite”. In this episode: Learn Jane’s genesis story and how she navigated the acting profession in Scotland How turbulent and difficult the acting industry is - including salaries and sourcing work Jane’s introductions to Still Game’s writers Ford Kiernan (Jack) and Greg Hemphill (Victor) Jane’s job’s whilst acing for the BBC including sexual health clinic call centre and teaching The hilarious backstage stories and pranks of the Still Game cast and Will Still Game ever make a return at the Hydro or on the Screen? If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Josh Terry is a life coach. Josh helps ambitious people avoid burnout and reach their potential with over 1.4m Followers Across TikTok & Instagram. Josh Terry: IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshterrypl... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshterryplay... Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PracticeOfPurpose: https://apply.practiceofpurpose.com If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Joe Foster is the Founder of Reebok. Reebok is a hallmark in British sporting history valued at over four billion dollars. Everyone knows Reebok but not enough people know Joe - the 87 year old - behind what became the world’s biggest sports brand. The history of Reebok’s inspiration dates back to the late 1800s. Joe’s grandfathers brand, J.W Foster & Sons, invented the running spike and supplied track and field stars such as Eric Liddell. Joe and his brother Jeff were frustrated by the company his father inherited after returning from national service. The lack of innovation left a bad taste in Joe and Jeff’s mouth. So they left and pathed their own way. The brothers went on to build the brand the surpassed Nike and Adidas giving Joe the most amazing multinational career. Expect to learn: What post-WWII business in Britain look like The rationale behind the name Reebok and the litigations of patenting a brand Why having Adidas breathe over your shoulder is a driver not a drain How to penetrate the American sportswear market How Reebok overtook Nike’s running shoe How the aerobics boom created Reeboks first influencers and drove the brand to a billion dollars How Joe sourced a CEO/Business Partner The Day in the Life working in an organisation at that scale How Joe made the calculated decision to walk away when the brand outgrew him Joes lessons and advice reflecting on 87 years of a fulfilled life Thank you Joe for joining me again! If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

This week’s guest on the podcast is.. ME. Thanks to everyone on Instagram who asked me invasive and thought provoking questions. In this episode I cover: My own origin story My greatest lessons and regrets from losing my Mum Why happiness is overrated and a dissatisfactory goal Strategies for young men trying find purpose What I need to do in my 20s to have a desirable 30s. Behind the Scenes of the Podcast What my guests are like off-screen My relationship status Why I lost 20lbs My purpose behind podcasting and the dream outcome My biggest indicators of recognising depression. and much, much more! If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Extra Stuff: ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010** Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DyXv_nJZncHdRn1WJdvNQ

Logan is the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, Author of How To Not Die Alone, a Harvard-trained behavioural scientist and a Dating Coach.   In this episode expect to learn:   The Academic field of Love and Dating through the lens of a Relationship Scientist   How to make the PERFECT dating profile  The hottest trends in dating from Hinge  What it’s like to manage Porn Ads at Google   Why 50% of marriages end in divorce and why dating is harder than ever  How to meet people in-real-life if online isnt for you   How to reframe breakups as successes and how to get over heartbreak   How to get out of the friendzone  Why the Spark is a Myth   and WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER GET BACK WITH AN EX.   **If you love this podcast:**  **Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd]**  **Extra Stuff:**  **ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/]