No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

Imagine building a business that loses money, on purpose. That’s exactly what Tom Strickland did with Roar Global. In this episode, Tom sits down with Matt Haycox to share why his high-end networking trips have never made a profit, and why that’s been the smartest move of his career. Forget the highlight reel. This is the raw truth behind building trust, influence, and long-term leverage when you’...

Hamza Gherara went from finance student to luxury brand builder, scaling three brands to 7 figures in under 12 months. Finance wasn’t the endgame. Brand-building was. In this episode, Hamza reveals what it really takes to grow a brand in 2025, without hype, hacks, or hustle culture. From avoiding the classic founder mistakes to building a real "growth engine," this is the playbook for pr...

He pitched his supplement brand, landed a full offer, and went through brutal due diligence, only for the deal to fall apart. In this brutally honest episode, Lou reveals the real story behind his Dragons' Den experience, the supply chain meltdown that almost ruined his business, and what it really takes to survive as a founder with no money, no experience, and no backup plan. What you’ll lea...

You’ve pitched your idea. You’ve had the meeting. But the term sheet still isn’t landing. Sound familiar? In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down the brutal truth behind why investors keep ghosting you, and exactly what to do about it. No bollocks. No theory. Just straight-talking insight from a founder and investor who’s funded over £750 million into UK businesses. Matt shares the 8 biggest reas...

If you want a personal brand, Brad Lea’s advice is simple: “Flood the internet with you.” In this explosive episode, Brad joins Matt Haycox to reveal the no-bollocks formula for building a brand that attracts followers, opportunities, and revenue in 2025. From the myths entrepreneurs believe about branding to the raw truth about consistency, content, and credibility, this is the playbook for anyon...

The internet as you know it is about to change. Web3 isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a revolution in how we trade, connect, and build businesses online. But what does it really mean for entrepreneurs right now? In this episode, we dive deep into the future of crypto and Web3 with insider insights from serial entrepreneur Matthias Mende , founder of Bonuz . From selling products at age 9 to building bl...

Britain is broke, and entrepreneur Rob Moore isn’t holding back. In this explosive conversation, he claims the UK is insolvent and run by leaders who get “rewarded for failure” while punishing risk-takers. From the dangers of overtaxation and borrowing, to why he thinks successful entrepreneurs should be running the country, Rob delivers his unfiltered take on how to rebuild Britain’s wealth. In t...

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How do you take your business from £0 to £10 million in just three years? Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Daniel Priestley did exactly that, and he's here to show you how. In this powerful, no-bollocks conversation, Daniel shares practical strategies and proven tactics that propelled him to rapid entrepreneurial success. Discover why building genuine influence through personal bran...

You've got a business idea, but you’re stuck. You're waiting for the perfect time, making excuses, and watching your dreams get further and further away. This is your wake-up call. In this video, business mentor Matt Haycox gives you the no-bullshit, step-by-step roadmap to go from a business idea to a real-life launch in just seven days. You'll learn why "execution beats perfe...

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Struggling to scale or convert despite all your “knowledge”? Reset your strategy with The Power of One 👉 https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One You don’t need a certificate to change lives, you need experience, empathy, and real-world credibility. Ajit Nawalkha is the co-founder behind EverCoach and a key force in Mindvalley’s global rise. In this conversation, he shares why coaching isn’t just f...

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Are you living a life you actually want? Or just the one you’ve been conditioned to accept? In this no-bollocks conversation, I sat down with performance coach Jason Lamar to break down the uncomfortable truth about why most people are unhappy, and what to actually do about it. We talked about personal development, societal programming, and why waiting to feel “motivated” is the biggest trap. From...

Most people don’t need 100 clients. They need one . That’s the secret behind my brand new eBook The Power of One , the framework I used to land deals, build a multi-million pound brand, and build a business based on deep, strategic relationships. 👉 Grab your copy now: https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One This week, I sat down in person with Dubai real estate queen Yana Lebedeva to break down th...

At 27, Sarah Poynton-Ryan found herself drowning in £60,000 of debt, credit cards, loans, bad decisions, and no financial education to fall back on. Fast forward a few years, and she’s built a property empire, authored a bestselling book, and now educates thousands on the real mechanics of money. In this episode, Matt and Sarah go deep into the truth about financial freedom: the shame of debt, why...

Matt Haycox sits down with Giuliano Gonzalez, entrepreneur, podcaster, digital PR strategist, and viral content machine, to unpack how he turned his name into a business, and his business into a brand. From growing up in Australia to blowing up in Dubai, Giuliano reveals: The real difference between Aussie and Dubai entrepreneurial culture (and why he had to leave to succeed). How to build a perso...

After 20 years in business, and over £750 million in deals, Matt Haycox has learned a thing or two. And in this No Bollocks episode, he’s sharing the 20 most important lessons that will radically shift how you work, live, and grow. These aren’t fluffy affirmations. They’re real-world truths. From building a bulletproof network to protecting your energy, managing cash flow, and outworking everyone...

Forget the 5am club. This is the truth about morning routines. Matt Haycox breaks down the myth of the "perfect morning" and why most advice around 6am wakeups and cold plunges is just recycled bollocks. Instead, he shares the real routines that move the needle, from blocking your time for high-leverage tasks to eliminating distractions that waste your energy. This isn't about wakin...

You’ve read his blogs. You’ve seen his face on every marketing search result. But you’ve never heard Neil Patel like this. In this episode, Neil opens up about how he built a $10M personal brand, why Google is no longer enough, and how the smartest entrepreneurs are dominating with omnichannel presence in 2025. We break down: The myth of “SEO is dead”, and what’s really working now. Why most busin...

From Russia to the Emirates: How Dmitry Krasnogor Cracked the Dubai Business Code What happens when a sharp-minded entrepreneur from Russia lands in Dubai with nothing but hustle, vision, and an eye for opportunity? In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dmitry Krasnogor to unpack 18 years of real business growth in the UAE, from building a corporate services empire to joining Dubai’s inner c...

Are distractions killing your productivity? In this episode, Matt Haycox flips the mic and shares his raw truth about focus, discipline, and doing work that actually matters. Forget bollocks, this is the no-nonsense breakdown of why most people fail to stay focused, anda how to fix it. Matt explains how loving what you do is the ultimate productivity hack, and why most time management advice is to...

Faking it online? Here’s why it’s killing your credibility and costing you real business. In this brutally honest solo episode, Matt Haycox shares one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into on social media, trying to be someone they’re not. From forced personas to attention-chasing tactics, Matt breaks down why being fake is not just unsustainable, t’s bad for business. He unpacks how your p...

Think Bankruptcy is the END? Think AGAIN! This week, I'm busting myths about bankruptcy! It's not glamorised, but it's often misunderstood and NOT as catastrophic as you think. In fact, it could be your fresh start! This is why the fear of financial loss holds people back. I reveal how bankruptcy can actually be a blessing in disguise , drawing a line under years of stress and debt....

What’s the real difference between building a brand and building a business? In this episode of No Bollocks, Anthony Chiaravallo , founder and CEO of Valo Media, breaks it down. From humble beginnings in a New York City "boiler room" startup to leading in the digital ad space, he shares what it really takes to scale in 2025’s fast-changing marketing landscape. You’ll learn why most entre...