No Bollocks with Matt Haycox

In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again.   This week, we pull back the curtain on the legendary Warren Buffett. While many focus on his investment prowess, Matt and Rob reveal what truly sets him apart: the astonishi...

You think success is about luck? Rob Moore says you’re dead wrong.  In this no-nonsense episode, entrepreneur, author, and millionaire mentor Rob Moore strips back the truth about money, mindset, and making it big. From going broke to building an empire—this is the side of success they don’t teach in school. We talk about the real reason most people stay broke, why no one’s coming to save you, and...

This episode isn’t about selling shoes. It’s about why millions of women aren’t moving – and how that’s silently impacting mental health worldwide. In this powerful conversation, Matt Haycox sits down with Ana Seixas, Head of Marketing for ASICS Middle East, to uncover the science, the stigma, and the surprising stats behind the mental health crisis in women, and how movement is the key to unlocki...

Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist — Really? Let’s Break It Down. Social media is screaming that billionaires are the root of all evil. "Tax the rich!" "Redistribute their wealth!" "Nobody needs that much money!" Sounds good on TikTok. Falls apart in real life. In this episode, Matt Haycox takes aim at one of the most viral (and flawed) arguments online right now. He unpack...

What happens when a fast-talking businessman swaps profits for purpose? Sri Akarshana isn’t your average entrepreneur. From dropping out of school to building successful companies, battling burnout, and transforming his life through spirituality and sobriety, this episode is a raw, no-filter look at what it really takes to evolve. We talk building a brand from scratch, how breathwork and mindset s...

Let me ask you something: How much of your life are you giving away to shit you can’t control?  The economy. The news. Other people’s opinions. You scroll. You stress. You wait.  And while you’re doing that, your goals are rotting in the background. In this short, sharp solo episode, Matt calls time on excuses and average thinking, and lays out the mindset shift that built his 8-figure empire. If...

You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the outrage. But here’s the thing: business doesn’t care about what’s fair. It cares about what works. In this solo episode, Matt Haycox breaks down why most people totally misunderstand CEO pay, and why comparing your salary to a CEO’s is like comparing a spoon to a scalpel. From how top CEOs create billions in value, to why some leaders do take the piss, M...

At 26, Sonia Haboub was living the dream: global education, high fashion job, and life in London. Then came the cancer diagnosis. She quit the same day and bought a one-way ticket to nowhere. In this wild and powerful episode, Sonia sits down with Matt to share her story, how she’s travelled to 100 countries, speaks 8 languages, survived family pressure, a life-altering diagnosis, and is now teach...

Here’s what pisses me off… People who hand over their balls, and their voice, to lawyers, PR reps, and anyone else who tells them to “stay quiet and let it blow over.” In this episode, I break down how I handled a mainstream newspaper trying to drag me. Instead of hiding, I fired my lawyer and said what most people are too scared to say: the f*cking truth. Because I’d rather go down swinging than...

Everyone always asks, “When’s Matt going to be the one getting grilled?” Well, here it is. For the first time on his own feed, Matt Haycox sits in the hot seat to answer the questions you never hear him talk about—business regrets, relationships, legacy, burnout, and what truly drives him in 2025. From strip clubs and bankruptcies to multimillion-pound deals and walking away from it all, Matt gets...

Everyone's screaming that the 9 to 5 is dead. "Work should fit around your life!" "Remote forever!" "Flexibility is a human right!" Cool. But here’s the truth, most people haven’t earned that kind of freedom. In this straight-talking solo episode, Matt breaks down the myth that structure is broken. From LinkedIn waffle to TikTok victimhood, we unpack why routine...

Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex. Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with. Then they wonder why it ends in disaster. In this episode, Matt breaks down the brutal truth about business partners, the ones who helped him build empires and the ones who nearly bankrupted him. From how to spot red flags e...

You think Base Camp’s just a warm-up? Bullshit. In this no-bollocks debrief, I sit down with my good mate JP to unpack what really went down on my Everest Base Camp trek, years after taking on Kilimanjaro together. We’re talking altitude headaches, freezing nights, yak sh*t, Sherpa legends… and a few serious lessons that’ll punch you harder than the cold ever could. This episode isn’t about mounta...

“Redistribute the wealth!”  “Billionaires are evil!”  Sounds emotional. Feels fair. But it’s complete bollocks. In this sharp, no-BS breakdown, I unpack why banning billionaires won't fix poverty, why wealth isn’t the enemy, and what you should focus on instead if you actually want change. If you’re serious about building something, not burning it all down—this one’s for you. Don’t rage again...

He had everything, money, Range Rovers, a “perfect” life. But behind closed doors, Stephen Connor was hiding in bushes from his father, crying himself to sleep, and spiraling into addiction. In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Stephen shares how childhood trauma shaped his adult struggles, the Christmas Day that changed his life forever, and how he rebuilt himself into a 7-figure business owner...

Think networking is just small talk and LinkedIn DMs? Think again. In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down how he rebuilt his empire after going bust not through ads, cold emails, or funnels but by mastering the art of power networking. He shares the exact system that helped him raise £80 million from one relationship, scale multiple businesses, and build a network that prints opportunity on dema...

Should you feel guilty for owning a Rolex while others can’t afford to eat? As Chinese manufacturers flood global markets and luxury brands face backlash in the US-China culture war, the internet is asking: Is luxury unethical—or just misunderstood? In this business lesson, I break down the real economics behind luxury, why having more doesn’t mean others have less, and how guilt-driven activism m...

What happens when your body forces you to stop? After suffering a near-fatal health scare, entrepreneur Allaoua Gaham walked away from a multimillion-dirham fashion empire and redefined his life through yoga, breathwork, and self-mastery. In this deeply human conversation, Allaoua reveals the powerful link between burnout, healing, and purpose—and why CEOs, founders, and high-performers need still...

The CEO of British Gas just got a £245K pay rise—and your energy bill went up. But here’s the real question: are we blaming the wrong people? In this fiery breakdown, we cut through the outrage and explain what’s really driving prices, why CEO pay isn’t as outrageous as it seems, and the actual solutions that could make energy fairer for everyone. This isn’t about defending billionaires—it’s about...

 “If you don’t like who you see in the mirror—change it.” What does it take to completely reinvent your life at 40? Andy and Jacqueline Elliott, founders of the Elliott Group, open up about their rock-bottom moment, the brutally honest relationship that saved them, and how they built one of the fastest-growing training empires in the world. This is not just about sales. It’s about becoming the ver...

"Marketing is a skill, not a button to click." In this episode, Matt interviews Ben Heath, a performance marketing expert, discussing the common pitfalls small businesses face in marketing, the importance of understanding performance marketing, and the role of personal branding in business growth. They explore strategies for effective advertising, the balance between short-term and long-...

He survived three tours in Afghanistan, faced death daily in the Special Forces, and still calls violence a tool—and fear a friend. In this raw and explosive episode, Ant Middleton reveals the truth about war, masculinity, mental health, and the cost of living life on the edge. From climbing K2 and enduring brutal military selection, to serving time in prison and becoming a celebrity entrepreneur,...

At 19 years old, Jay Yang is already inspiring millions—but it didn’t start with success. It started with 5 hours a day gaming and feeling stuck. One day, he looked in the mirror and thought: “I should be doing something better with my life.” In this episode, Jay shares how he transformed from aimless teen to impactful creator—growing an audience of over 200,000 followers, publishing 1,200+ pieces...

In this episode, entrepreneur and social media strategist John Lee reveals the blueprint behind his explosive brand growth. From mastering organic reach to leveraging AI for digital identity, John shares the exact tactics that helped him scale his influence. Whether you're a business owner, content creator, or just curious about the future of AI in social media, this conversation is packed wi...

What does it take to become one of the world’s greatest illusionists? Rob Lake has performed in over 60 countries, created magic for Broadway and television, and even built a multi-million dollar entertainment business—one illusion at a time. In this unforgettable episode, Rob reveals the hidden world behind the curtain: from building illusions in his garage as a kid to creating full-scale product...