Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

As a sales trainer who uses LinkedIn for B2B lead generation and sales myself, I was very excited to have a 1:1 chat with Daniel Disney - the No.1 most influential sales expert on LinkedIn! Daniel has made a name for himself as the very best B2B social seller on LinkedIn, and it’s no surprise why! Daniel has incredible experience training companies on social selling, has written a book on the topic and has discovered the most effective B2B sales tactics! In this episode, we discuss the do’s and don’t’s of LinkedIn so you can make the most of it as a tool for generating more leads and sales. From the power of hyper-personalisation, video messages and creatively written sales pitches, Daniel will teach you everything there is to know about the platform and turning connections into clients.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Michele Morrone, the lead actor in the massively popular movie, 365 Days. Having portrayed mafia boss Don Massimo Torricelli, Michele shows us who he is off-set, which happens to be a very down-to-earth and genuine guy. From being a gardener this time last year to becoming an internationally recognised actor today, Michele has experienced an overnight launch into superstardom! He is determined to keep his feet on the ground amid his new-found success, so it’s no surprise that our interview touches on the importance of family values, staying humble, his love of music, and the unexpected motivation behind his partnership with Halahi.

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and helped the podcast become one of the most listened to business and entrepreneurship podcasts in the UAE - I am so grateful you’ve joined me on this journey! I am beyond excited to be speaking with this week’s guest! As a surprise for my 100th episode, my team arranged a secret interview with the brilliant Neil Patel - a man who I admire and have wanted on the show for a very long time! One of his most impressive accolades is that Neil was recognized by President Obama as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations! He is a New York Times Bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and is widely regarded as the world’s leading digital marketing expert! In this episode, Neil and I talk about building 7-figure businesses, successfully getting your foot in the door at your target companies, and learning from mistakes that have cost millions! Along with a number of tangible tips, Neil brings loads of honesty, humility and a genuine desire to help others succeed! 

On this week’s episode, I dig deep with Former Mafia Boss Michael Franzese. He is one of the most memorable guests I’ve had on the show because his jaw-dropping story is world’s away from anything myself and listeners are familiar with. At the height of his career, Franzese was one of the most notorious mob bosses in New York City. Renowned for his sophisticated business skills, he became best-known for operating a high-profile gas tax scam in the 1980s that saw him earning up to $8M a week. After 8 years of defrauding governments out of hundreds of millions of dollars, Franzese served 8 years in prison. During that time, he renounced his ties to the mafia and became a born-again Christian - turning his back on a life of crime to become a motivational speaker and author. In our fascinating conversation, we talk about why he was so successful in business, his time behind bars and his unlikely transition into Christianity. I’ve asked him some questions he’s never been asked before so if you want an inside look into the life of a real-life Tony Montana or Michael Corleone, then you’ll want to tune in! 

Katie Piper was on her way to becoming a successful model and TV presenter. But that all changed in 2008 when a man she had been dating for two weeks brutally attacked her and arranged an acid attack, causing severe burns on her face, neck and arms, as well as leaving her blind in one eye. Despite the pain and setbacks that Katie has endured, she has gone on to become a best-selling author of 8 books, a successful TV host, has founded the Katie Piper Foundation in aid of burn victims, and has multiple brand deals - among many, many other accolades, proving that absolutely nothing will hold her back! In this episode, we discuss near-death experiences, dealing with depression and anxiety, her surprising business advice, and where she draws motivation from.

Jessica Cox was born without arms, yet despite this obvious setback, she has gone on to achieve more in her 37 years than most people do in their entire lifetimes. Jessica is best known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history, earning herself a coveted Guinness World Record for flying an aircraft with only her feet. She is also the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo Association and is an avid rock climber, scuba diver, surfer and piano player. In this episode, we discuss the skills that allowed her to achieve the seemingly impossible in her own, unique way. We talk about how she overcame her insecurities to be the best version of herself, where she gets her inspiration from and her journey to self-acceptance.

On this week's episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I am speaking with the legendary Dr John Demartini, the world's leading specialist in human behaviour and the best-selling author of over 40 books. This incredible interview covers everything that will help you be the best version of yourself. Dr Demartini shares what his personal goal is, the best piece of advice he lives by, and his tips for finding your true values and achieving your mission.

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I am joined by brilliant Rob Moore. Rob is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, author of 6 bestselling books, a prolific podcaster, and a 3X World Record Holder for public speaking! In this packed episode, Rob and I share our opinions on Jordan Belfort, investing in the real estate market during a pandemic and advice for compounding your social media growth.

Tyrone Reid is the CEO of Alabbar Enterprises in the UAE, responsible for a team of 500 employees. In this episode, Tyrone and I speak about his journey from a head chef to moving into an C-level role, his advice for family businesses looking to take advantage of opportunities during the pandemic and why lightning speed is crucial in times of crisis.

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast I am speaking with Elena Cardone, an accomplished author, businesswoman, public speaker, empire builder and visionary. Elena shares where she focuses her time and energy in order to live her best life, the importance of confidence-building, her ability to plan for the future using wisdom and imagination, and why she's avoiding conspiracy theories.