

Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr
David McIntosh Jr
Sharing Origin Stories. Guests include Jimmy Carr, Seth Godin, Example, Founder of Reebok, Rory Sutherland and 100+ more.
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Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 13min
#61 Josh Terry - Weaponise Your Desires To Win
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
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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

Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 6min
#60 Reebok's Founder Joe Foster: The $4 Billion Dollar Pivot
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!
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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

Aug 16, 2022 • 53min
#59 Q&A - Losing a Parent, Sky Diving, Finding Purpose, Dating & Regrets
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:
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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

Aug 10, 2022 • 57min
#58 Logan Ury - Hinge's Relationship Scientist Helps You Date
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/]

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 51min
#57 Rory Sutherland - The Human Behaviour behind Harvard, Onlyfans, Woolworths, Toilet Roll and Recruitment
In my second episode with Rory Sutherland we speak about:
What time nightclubs and schools should open and close
Why its illegal to send emails whilst on holiday in Germany
What higher quality paper envelope infers to charity donors
Why your work should coordinate your kitchen repairs, car services and dry cleaning
Rory’s thoughts on the marketing of Fyre Festival
Why Golf is so famous in Portugal
Woolworths product strategy and why Boots meal deals are lead generators for other products
Denim, belt buckles and the Japanese toilets
Commemorative Benches
Psychology of Onlyfans and 50 Shades of Grey
and why people should have two dishwashers
It was a pleasure to share this part of a 2 hour+ conversation with one of the most respected thinkers in his field!
If you love this podcast:
Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd
Rory’s books -
Alchemy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556502
Transport for Humans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transport-Humans-Nearly-There-Perspectives/dp/1913019357/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=transport+for+humans&qid=1658598240&s=books&sprefix=tramsport+for%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-1
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**

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Jul 23, 2022 • 56min
#56 Rory Sutherland - You Don't Make Sense & You Don't Know It: Here's Why
Part 1/2
Rory Sutherland is one of the most respected figures in Behavioural Science. He is also the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising, an author & a writer for The Spectator. He is a Cambridge Alumni. He penned one my favourite books Alchemy: The Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense
We are all consumers. We interact with products and services every hour of every day, But we don’t all know the irrationalities embedded in behaviour that make us do the things we do. Especially the things that don’t make sense. Rory brings these into the light.
Human behaviour is far less rational and sophisticated than we might claim.
In this episode we speak about:
Why rich people compete for art but not architecture
Why Rory believes in “car free Sundays”
Why McDonald’s touchscreens make you consume more calories
Rory’s thoughts on Wetherspoons and his “mushy pea bombardment”
Rory’s hypothetical “one behavioural reset” during lockdown
& the psychology of Uber maps and P*rn.
It was a pleasure to share this part of a 2+ hour conversation with one of the most respected thinkers in his field!
If you love this podcast:
Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd
Rory’s books -
Alchemy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556502
Transport for Humans: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transport-Humans-Nearly-There-Perspectives/dp/1913019357/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=transport+for+humans&qid=1658598240&s=books&sprefix=tramsport+for%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-1
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**

Jul 17, 2022 • 52min
#55 Brian Pennie PhD - Needles to Neuroscience: Reversing 18 Years of Heroine Addiction
Our guest today is Brian Pennie PhD. Brian is a recovered heroine addict, neuroscientist, lecturer and author. He writes about brain health and rejuvenation.
Brian swapped one addiction for another. After 18 years of heroine misuse, Brian had a pivotal episode that forced him face his anxiety-caused addiction head on. He became addicted with self-development and health leading him to gaining both a masters and PhD in Neuroscience.
In this episode, expect to learn:
How addiction and trauma are interlinked
What it means to "get out your head" at the weekend.
How his working class background deterred him from being vulnerable and seeking psychological safety.
Why the remedy to addiction is awareness
How your inner monologue dictates the quality of your life
Values based decision making vs actions based decision making
Different parts of the brain and what they are responsible for
the affects of mediation on the brain
12 brain age reversing habits
This was a real honour to have Brian on. He is definitely a guest for a second part!
Buy Brian's book Bonus Time here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonus-Time-story-surviving-discovering-ebook/dp/B085RDZ6PW
Follow Brian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianpennie78/?hl=en
& LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-pennie/
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ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/
LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/
The Development by David Podcast on:
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**Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**

Jul 5, 2022 • 57min
#54 - Afzal Hussein - How to go from Council Estates to Goldman Sachs
Afzal Hussein is a Careers & Finance Youtuber with over 112,000 subscribers, the Founder of tech startup Simpley.io and ex-Goldman Sachs.
In this episode expert to learn:
How to break into the world of investment banking
The day in the life of a trader
The salaries and bonuses of the most lucrative graduate schemes
How to quit your job to become a Youtuber
Why managing your personal finances is important and how to do so
How to write the perfect CV
What are Asset Managers, Wealth Managers Private Banks, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, ISAs and such terminology.
Thanks Afzal for such a fun and educational hour!
Extra Stuff:
Find Afzal here -
https://www.afzalhussein.com/
https://www.youtube.com/afzalhussein
https://www.instagram.com/afzal_hussein/
If you love this podcast you can buy me a coffee -
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd
More 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**

Jun 30, 2022 • 56min
#53 - Nick Yarris - Part 2: Nick Yarris' FINAL Lessons from 22 Years on Death-Row
PART 2: Nick Yarris is an American writer who spent 22 years on death row in Pennsylvania after being wrongfully convicted of murder.
Nick has given us his last podcast appearance ever - almost as a gift. Across these two episodes, he shares his last lessons from death-row. He has shared his story across national television outlets and even on Joe Rogan.
We laughed, we cried and we laughed again. In light of the horrific experiences, Nick said that prison was like a fond memory to him - due to learning and practicing neuro-plasticity healing. "best thing" to happen to him.
"I have a photograph of the street gang I was in when I was a teenager. There were 27 of us, 26 are dead now.
"Death row saved my life. It taught me everything is a luxury to be treasured."
He later said: "When I got out, I got a mantra from my mother, who sat me down and said that I had to be a polite and kind man from now on and that I had to be kind, otherwise it was a waste of coming home."
Nick goes in depth on the struggle of being on death row telling of some very traumatic experiences and how he taught himself the skills to cope through them and the rest of his life.
He then opens up about losing his career during covid as all public speaking opportunities across the globe came to a halt. He also provided us the deepest account of losing his child of SIDS.
He ended by thanking listeners of this show and left with a message of love - as he hangs up the podcasting boots.
What an honour. Thank you Nick.
If you are touched by the story of Alex in this podcast and wish to help him to Scotland - reach out to Nick on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nickyarris/
This episode is sponsored by Butterfly Digital Marketing. For websites, digital marketing and social media services: https://butterflydm.com
Extra Stuff:
Find Nick’s website - https://nickyarrisofficial.com/
If you love this podcast you can buy me a coffee -
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd
More 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**

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 17min
#52 - Nick Yarris - Part 1: Lessons from 22 Years on Death-Row
PART 1: Nick Yarris is an American writer who spent 22 years on death row in Pennsylvania after being wrongfully convicted of murder.
Nick has given us his last podcast appearance ever - almost as a gift. Across these two episodes, he shares his last lessons from death-row. He has shared his story across national television outlets and even on Joe Rogan.
We laughed, we cried and we laughed again. In light of the horrific experiences, Nick said that prison was like a fond memory to him - due to learning and practicing neuro-plasticity healing. "best thing" to happen to him.
"I have a photograph of the street gang I was in when I was a teenager. There were 27 of us, 26 are dead now.
"Death row saved my life. It taught me everything is a luxury to be treasured."
He later said: "When I got out, I got a mantra from my mother, who sat me down and said that I had to be a polite and kind man from now on and that I had to be kind, otherwise it was a waste of coming home."
Nick goes in depth on the struggle of being on death row telling of some very traumatic experiences and how he taught himself the skills to cope through them and the rest of his life.
He then opens up about losing his career during covid as all public speaking opportunities across the globe came to a halt. He also provided us the deepest account of losing his child of SIDS.
He ended by thanking listeners of this show and left with a message of love - as he hangs up the podcasting boots.
What an honour. Thank you Nick.
If you are touched by the story of Alex in this podcast and wish to help him to Scotland - reach out to Nick on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nickyarris/
This episode is sponsored by Butterfly Digital Marketing. For websites, digital marketing and social media services: https://butterflydm.com
Extra Stuff:
Find Nick’s website - https://nickyarrisofficial.com/
If you love this podcast you can buy me a coffee -
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd
More 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**