301 Podcast

Dar Stormson has built and sold three companies. He also thinks 9 out of 10 businesses fail. And that the ones that don't fail often end up somewhere worse: the lukewarm zone where they don't quite fail and don't quite succeed and just slowly eat away at the owner until they burn out or give up. Dar is the founder of Størmson Consulting and Stormson Capital. He started his first company at 14, got...

We're losing the art of conversation. That's at least what Hannah Rinne thinks and she says the reason isn't social media exactly. It's that we've become too entertained by ourselves to need anyone else. Hannah is the founder of the Conversation Club, a movement in Amsterdam that pulls strangers together in person to talk about the things social media won't let us slow down for. Is having a boyfri...

Ron Simpson doesn't pitch. He didn't pitch BYD, the first client at his new agency WinWin. He didn't pitch Bacardi or The Good Roll either. They came to him because the network already knew what he was building.   In this conversation, Ron walks us through how he built a micro marketing agency on a "triangle system" where the brand, the creator, and the agency all win in the same deal. He breaks d...

Rosie Turner is an accredited ADHD coach, founder of ADHD Untangled, and someone who spent decades not knowing why everything felt just a little bit harder than it should. In this episode we go far beyond the diagnosis story, we talk about what it actually feels like to live in an ADHD brain, the emotional weight, the shame spirals, the rejection sensitivity that can floor you for days. We talk ab...

He arrived in the Netherlands at age 8 with nothing but a violin. Three refugee camps later, he taught himself Photoshop from forums, started freelancing at 15, and ended up directing visuals for Chris Brown, G-Eazy and Riff Raff, working alongside Sam Feldt and Ed Sheeran.    Besides his celebrity client list, his pink glitter basketball ended up on Times Square and later got bought from Drake's...

Today we speak with Sophie-Anne Onland, about the challenges and opportunity for disability representation. Born with a limb difference, Sophie shares her personal journey of growing up with a disability, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them to become a voice for change.   Key Topics Discussed: - Sophie's early life and the role her parents played in encouraging her to live without...

Trauma isn’t just caused by extreme events like war, accidents, or abuse. In this episode, trauma psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf explains trauma as invisible wounds, experiences that overwhelmed the nervous system and were never fully processed.   We explore why trauma often goes unrecognized, how the mind can forget while the body remembers, and why many people live in survival mode for years...

In this episode, I sit down with Ahmed Kamel, one of the top performance marketers in Europe, to break down why ads “stop working,” how to fix them, and the exact creative and targeting system he uses to scale brands from 10K → 50K → 100K → 250K months and beyond.   Ahmed has driven half a million dollars in a single day, managed six-figure monthly budgets, and produced 524% year-over-year growth...

What does it take to build multiple ventures, lead global communities across continents, and still stay grounded as a creator and founder?   In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with Julia Mitereva, founder of Fashion Potluck, Greek Social, Founders Mesh and part of the leadership team behind Moldovan Brands Runway (MBR) project, to explore the mindset, discipline, and creati...

This Episode is about the science of biohacking your health and performance with Jorn Kirkels, founder of Cellular.    We dive into how People can take control of their energy, focus, and longevity using smart, data backed strategies.   From finding the right form of magnesium to creating powerful morning routines, managing stress levels, and tracking your recovery and performance, Jorn shares the...

In Today's Episode our guest is Kasper Brandi Petersen, co-founder and CEO at LABFRESH, the Amsterdam based fashion tech brand pioneering odor resistant, stain repellent menswear. Kasper has turned failure into fuel: after burning millions in his first venture, he pivoted to build LABFRESH into one of Europe’s most crowdfunded consumer brands. In this episode you’ll discover how to start a company...

What would you do if your greatest loss became your life’s purpose? In this Episode of 301 Podcast , we meet the man who ran seven world marathons and founded the Super Dex Foundation all in memory of his nephew, who passed away from cancer at just one and a half years old. His story is a look at love, purpose, and what it means to keep a promise beyond death. Donate to Super Dex Foundation : http...

Leroy Ter Braak is one of the world’s most influential YouTube strategists. He’s helped top creators rack up millions of views, build massive subscriber bases, and turn their channels into thriving business empires. His approach focuses on the elements most creators overlook: packaging, pre-production, and storytelling. In this episode, you’ll learn: Whats the Secret to a viral YouTube channel  Ho...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, I sit down with Tom Lulofs, the founder of Fullstack Editor and the man behind the world’s biggest video editing community. Tom shares how one viral YouTube video changed his life, how he went from building an agency to creating a global community for editors, and what he learned directly from Alex Hormozi and Sam Ovens about results, business, and growth. If yo...

If you are looking for answers on How to scale a business , How to have a Million dollar exit and how successful entrepreneurs think , this Episode of the 301 podcast is for you .  Nour Chaaban is a seasoned entrepreneur and has a Master degree in behavioural psychology, with multiple failed venture until his successful exit, and he reveals strategies to build successful businesses, how to sell a...

My guest Jens Glerum is the founder of CreatorMate. We discuss the real strategies behind building a successful creator business in today’s fast changing creator economy. From AI driven audience insights to long-term brand creator partnerships, Jens shares exactly how creators can scale their influence, monetize smarter, and turn content creation into a sustainable business. Whether you’rehttps://...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel talks with Rachel Ecclestone — a creative powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to be a modern photographer and videographer. From shooting the biggest brands, festivals, and stars to building her own personal brand, Rachel’s story is a mix of grit, obsession, and raw honesty. Rachel didn’t just “pick up a camera.” She carved out a space for her...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with Mathias Deceuninck, founder of 8Hours, a sleep and performance supplement company built around one core principle: recovery is not a luxury, it’s the foundation. Mathias shares his journey of walking away from a promising career in corporate law to build something radically different, a wellness brand that’s reshaping how ambitious pe...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel sits down with 18 year old entrepreneur Isabelle Dijkhorst, the founder of Foundity, a fast-growing startup built at Berkeley through LaunchX. While most people her age are figuring out what to study, Isabelle is pitching at Web Summit, building tech, and flying across continents. But this conversation isn’t just about early success, it’s about what...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, Marcus Engel invited Vincent Hu, the founder of Imminence, entrepreneur, creative operator, and one of the most honest guests we’ve ever had on the show. Vincent’s story is one of radical self-reinvention. From childhood trauma and self-betrayal to building a thriving business that helps coaches and creators grow with integrity, Vincent opens up about everything...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with Elles Ottens, an international model, TEDx speaker, life coach, and RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy) therapist. From being scouted on King’s Day to walking for Dolce & Gabbana, Elles has lived the highs (and hidden lows) of the fashion world. But behind the glamor was a search for purpose, authenticity, and healing. In th...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, we sit down with Luigi Zottoli, one of the visionaries behind ChillsnSip, a social wellness Community with over 1000 members focused on the power of cold exposure and mental health. Luigi shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small village in Southern Italy to moving to London in search of success. He opens up about his struggles with financial press...

In this episode, Marcus Engel sits down with Alexis Mera Damen, an entrepreneur, copywriter, and e-commerce specialist. Alexis shares her transformative journey from working in a small sleepwear store in New York to founding her own fashion label and eventually transitioning into a thriving 6-figure freelance writing business. As the founder of Hustle Global magazine, Alexis delves into the highs...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the 301 Podcast! In this episode, our host Marcus Engel sits down with the incredibly talented Adi Singh. Adi is a YouTuber, videographer, travel vlogger, and course creator who has captivated audiences with his cinematic shots and engaging storytelling. We explore Adi's journey from an engineering student to a full-time content creator, offering valuable ins...

In this episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel interviews the multi-talented Paul Snijder, a creative, video editor, NFT artist, and entrepreneur. Paul shares insights into his journey, from working with big brands like JBL and G-Star to his latest venture, Cloud Citadel, a unique social media platform focused on community building. Join Marcus and Paul as they discuss Paul's career evoluti...