Made in Dubai with Spencer Lodge

Imagine being 18 years old and discovering that the internet exists. Then imagine learning that the world isn't flat, the United States of America has something called a President, and your grandfather is accused of incest. That's the backstory to this week's guest, Emma Gingerich. Emma was raised Amish, and her family is originally from the 'Swartzentruber Amish' which are widely considered the l...

Trigger warning: this episode includes conversations about suicide. This week's episode is by far the most emotional podcast I have recorded. It was my pleasure to invite Rahaf Kobeissi into the studio to share her heartbreaking story. From living through the pain of her father's suicide to having her brother accidentally kill someone in her home and attempting suicide three times herself - her st...

If you're looking to grow a business, build better habits or achieve big goals, then you'll want to tune in to today's episode because I am speaking with the world's most disciplined man - Craig Ballantyne! Craig is THE premier coach for high-performing entrepreneurs and executives looking to triple their productivity, achieve better work-life balance and take control of their life. He is the auth...

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 topi...

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 int...

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...

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-kno...

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 bo...

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 Taekwond...

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 f...

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.

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I am joined by the brilliant David Meltzer. David is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, is an international bestselling author and a top 100 Business Coach who works with some of the biggest professional athletes and sports teams in the world. David and I chat about how gratitude, empathy, accountability and communication can change your life, and how eff...

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast I am speaking with the incredible David Stockton, CEO of Dulsco - a solutions provider that employs 14,000 employees worldwide. In this interview, David and I discuss how the company pivoted during the pandemic and what steps were taken to ensure the safety and mental and physical health of staff, clients and communities. He shares the three principles that h...

Tomaso Rodriguez is the CEO of Talabat, the largest and most popular food delivery app in the MENA region. This week I am sitting down with Tomaso to discuss the impact that Covid-19 has had on the food delivery industry, the opportunities that exist for investing in companies during the financial crisis, his experience of running his own start-up to and what he believes makes a good leader.

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I am speaking with retired professional boxer Scott Welch. In this episode, we discuss his journey to becoming a World Heavyweight Champion, what it's like to fight for a £500,000 prize, retiring at age 31 and how the death of his sister-in-law inspired multiple charitable endeavours with WBC Cares. Demonstrating sheer will-power and determination, Welch has...

Brad Lea is the founder, Chairman and CEO of LightSpeed VT, an 8-figure training and communications platform. He's the author of The Real Deal Lease training program, and host of "The Bottom Line" and "Dropping Bombs" podcast. In this episode, we discuss Brad's sales career after dropping out of high school, the best piece of advice he's ever received, and explains what inspired him to create Ligh...

This week on The Spencer Lodge Podcast, I am speaking with Dubai's favourite radio presenter, Kris Fade, the star of his own breakfast show on Virgin Radio Dubai. In this episode, Kris shares how years of washing cars and making coffees led him to a career in music sales and then eventually to becoming one of the best-known radio presenters in the region. He shares his experience of scaling his pa...

"Covid-19 is economic terrorism. It's going to hit innocent bystanders' wallets, mental health, and sense of security." In this episode, I am speaking with real estate mogul Grant Cardone, who shares his advice for moving from crisis mode to expansion, where you should be investing your money right now, and why it will soon be a "renter's world." We also talk about garnering attention online and t...

Tom Otton is Managing Partner at Create Media Group, a full-service digital communications agency with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In this episode, Tom and I discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the SME sector In the Middle East. Tom shares his expert advice on how brands can enhance their communications strategy during a pandemic, how organizations can add value to their community, and ways of g...

This is part two of my interview with Nick Yarris, who shares his extraordinary story of being on Death Row for 22 years for a crime he didn't commit. Before you get stuck in, be sure to check out last week's episode for the first half of his story. During our discussion, Nick shares his experience of being accused of raping and murdering a woman he had never met, and how he has healed himself in...

"We truly are, every one of us, living under a death sentence." The words from one of the most extraordinary podcast guests I have ever interviewed. Nick Yarris was on death row for 22 years for a crime that he DID NOT commit. Let that sink in... imagine spending 22 years of being tortured and abused in jail, thinking that you were going to die for a crime that you DID NOT commit. On this episode,...

On my last trip to London, I had the opportunity to meet and chat to Rob Moore on my podcast. Rob didn't hold back - he shared stories of when he was in his 20s, the most disruptive time of his life. He was working as an artist, struggling and in therapy for his depression. On the show, we bonded on the highs, extreme lows and mental strains you face as an entrepreneur. How to create podcasts - yo...

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I welcomed an Oscar award-winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos to The Spencer Lodge Podcast. Louie Psihoyos' documentaries explore how humanity is killing the world... and Louie explains for us to turn this dire situation around, it's crucial we change what's on our plates. Louie also talked about dedicating 5-10 years to producing each documentar...