Dodge Woodall Network

What if the most powerful business tool you own is the phone already in your pocket? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into why he's kept the same number since 1995, never sent an email in 30 years, and why your contacts are yours to keep. Dodge gets into owning your relationships in business. Dodge talks about why he's kept the same phone number since 1995, why he's never sent an email in 30 years, and...

Charlie Robert "Big Stacks" became an internet sensation after a joke video declaring himself the "UK's Hardest Man" spiralled into a viral phenomenon. What started as comedy quickly attracted fighters, influencers and millions of viewers, turning him into one of social media's most recognisable characters. But behind the viral clips lies a troubled past. Growing up on a council estate, Charlie sp...

Why do so many founders think their story isn't worth telling? Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on dropping the front, showing up even when people are laughing, and why the hard parts of your journey are your biggest business asset. Dodge gets into why telling your real story, the hard parts, the chaos, the moments you nearly lost everything, is the most powerful thing any business ow...

Mike Bates opens up about two decades spent on the frontline of Britain’s counter-terror operations - from the aftermath of 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to covert surveillance, terror networks, and life inside one of the country’s most secretive worlds. Living a double life, Mike reflects on the pressure of stopping attacks before they happened, the psychological toll of the job, and the b...

If AI can do everything, what actually makes you valuable? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his take on why your personality, your presence, and your ability to connect are the one thing no algorithm will ever replace. Dodge and Mark dig into one of the biggest questions in business right now if AI can do everything, what makes you valuable? From cringing at ChatGPT CVs to the real story of how Olly's...

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Kevin Viles opens up about the journey that took him from painting ships and taking risks abroad to building relationships inside the world of billionaires, investors and multi-billion-pound superyacht companies. From working on naval frigates and ferries to landing life...

How do you know when it's time to quit your job and go all in on your business? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on business plans, staying true to yourself as you grow, and why looking after your mind is the most underrated thing any founder can do. Dodge answers questions from listeners tackling the real pressures of building a business right now, from staying true to yourse...

Chris Amey opens up about three decades in policing - from joining the Met in the early nineties to dealing with football hooliganism, riots, major events, and the changing face of the force. From Chelsea, Millwall, West Ham and Tottenham clashes to control rooms, CCTV, public order units and moments of real danger, he reflects on what it was like policing London when the streets could turn quickl...

Why do so many founders struggle to let go of control even when it's holding everything back? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into hiring people better than you, spotting an opportunity, building and selling a business he never planned, and why staying nimble beats having a plan. Dodge gets into the moment every business owner eventually faces, when what you've built starts to outgrow you. Dodge talks...

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Sean Standerwick opens up about building a wealth management business from £20 million to over £260 million, and the lessons learned along the way about money, discipline, and long-term thinking. What started as a traditional, hands-off advisory firm evolved into a moder...

Mathew Pritchard opens up about a life built on chaos, extremes, and reinvention - from skateboarding in Cardiff to becoming one of the most recognisable faces of Dirty Sanchez. What started as mates pushing boundaries on camera became an MTV phenomenon, taking them from the House of Doom to packed festivals, nightclub tours, Gumball Rally madness, and a world where the more outrageous it got, the...

We launched the podcast in 2020 and have interviewed 350+ guests. We have two shows under one umbrella. . We are in the Top 0.5% of podcasts globally, listened to in 187 countries & had 100M+ Views. . EVENTFUL LIVES  This show is pure entertainment with guests from - SAS, Sports Stars, Comedians, Ex Police, Music Legends, Club Promoters & Criminal Underworld.   . FOUNDER Thi...

Why will showing up consistently over time always beat trying to look the part? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into what personal branding really means, why reputation is everything, and what actually builds trust in business. Dodge talks about what personal branding actually means when you strip away the noise, why your reputation is the only thing that truly follows you in business, and why being co...

Alix Popham and Sam Peters open up about rugby’s concussion crisis and the hidden cost of the modern game. Alix shares the reality of being diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable CTE at just 40, after a career filled with repeated head impacts, painkillers, and pressure to keep playing. Sam reflects on years of investigating the issue through his book Concussed, exposing the science...

What are the things founders get wrong when they're building without outside investment? Founder Dodge Woodall answers your questions on protecting your time and energy, bootstrapping, and why getting people in a room is still one of the smartest things any business can do. Dodge answers your questions, covering how to protect your time and energy in business, what to get right when building witho...

If you’re a Founder and would like to come on the podcast then you can apply on the link here 👉 DodgeWoodall.com/guest Paul Richardson opens up about a journey defined by instinct, timing, and building one of the most iconic modern business success stories from the inside out. After meeting Gymshark founders Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan in a local gym, he stepped into a business that was already...

What kind of founder remortgages their house and signs a ten-year personal guarantee to keep a live event alive? Founder Dodge Woodall gets asked about building a million-ticket festival, why live experiences are beating digital, and what it really takes to outlast the competition. Why live experiences are more powerful and more needed than ever, how Dodge went from selling queue jump tickets as a...

Paul Rooney and Grant Smith open up about a life built on risk, resilience, and relentless graft - from teenage beginnings in the underground music scene to becoming pioneers of the UK rave and events industry. Starting out young, they threw themselves into record production, launched their own label, and quickly learned hard lessons after being burned by shady distributors. As the rave scene expl...

Why do so many founders let the fear of being judged stop them before they even start? Dodge Woodall gets asked about backing yourself, building without investment, and why the right feedback changes everything. What it means to back yourself when no one else will, why so many people are held back by the fear of being judged, and why feedback from the right people is the only thing that tells you...

What does it really take to build something from nothing? Founder Dodge Woodall gets asked about entrepreneurship, naivety, curiosity and why that beats any business plan. What it looks and feels like to start something from absolutely nothing, why so many people sit on ideas for years and never act on them, and why naivety and curiosity are more powerful than any business plan. Dodge talks about...

If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Richard Harpin reflects on the journey of building HomeServe from a struggling startup into a multi-billion-pound business - a story shaped by risk, resilience, and relentless belief. From nearly going bust in the early days to transforming a simple plumbing emergency se...

Mark Epstein opens up about a life shaped by chaos, violence, and survival, growing up in the care system and navigating a childhood filled with instability, neglect, and trauma. From spending years in foster homes and boarding schools to being exposed to grooming and abuse at a young age, he reflects on how a lack of support and role models pushed him toward anger, street life, and crime. What fo...

Peter DeFreitas opens up on a life forged in violence, loyalty, and survival - from the streets of East London to the heart of world championship boxing. Before the spotlight, his reputation was built the hard way, navigating crime, conflict, and a world where respect had to be earned and defended. As the right-hand man to Nigel Benn, he stepped into boxing’s inner circle - negotiating high-stakes...

Lewis Moody opens up about life after rugby, reflecting on the highs of captaining England to World Cup glory and the brutal physical and mental toll the sport took behind the scenes. From relentless injuries to the pressure of leading a national team, he shares how discipline, resilience and identity shaped both his playing career and the transition that followed. He speaks about the reality of e...

Entrepreneurs are leaving the UK in record numbers - and many of them are heading to Dubai. But is it really the tax-free paradise people claim, or just another overhyped billionaire playground? In this episode we fly to Dubai to find out what’s actually going on. From multimillionaire founders and property developers to ex-Special Forces leader Ollie Ollerton, we speak to the people building busi...