Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

Welcome to Episode #454 with Will Ramsay, Founder and CEO of Affordable Art Fair.   During this episode, we talk about how army training has helped him be successful in his art fair business. The power of arts is really strong specially for everyone who puts it on their wall - be it in a charitable sense or art therapy way. It's more powerful than a sofa. There are four pillars in running a succes...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #453.   During this episode, we talk about the challenges of being a solo founder and here are some highlights: Have a mentor - somebody you can talk to and share your challenges and goals. Networking is good for you and your business. It helps you grow. Get yourself out there and meet people. Collaborate. Look at partnerships. Brainstorm those businesses who can a...

Welcome to Episode #452 with Yoni Kozminski, Founder and CEO of both MultiplyMii and Escala.   During this episode, we talk about why the hustle culture is bad for you and your business. Here are some highlights: Ideas are a dime a dozen. It's all about execution. Don't let planning get in the way of your ability to execute. Success is possible if you build an effective structure and system. Find...

Welcome to Sunday Solo Episode #451.   During this episode, we talk about how success is a guarantee as long as you hang around long enough. Here are some highlights: The worst thing you can do is to not start at all. Consistently turn up everyday. Try and be 1% better than yesterday. You've got to take action. If you don't take action, you'll never going to be successful. You've got to grow. If n...

Welcome to Episode #450 with Jake Lee, Founder and CEO of Alpha Talent Group - a talent management agency that was founded back in 2019. Alpha Talent Group represents Global TV Personalities, Content Creators, Artists and Professional Athletes.   During this episode, we talk about content creators and influencer marketing. Here are some highlights: Trust the process and work through it. As long as...

Welcome to Episode #449.   During this episode, I talk about overcoming procrastination. Procrastination is a disease and it's hurting our productivity and in achieving our goals and success. Here are some highlights: Commit to an action by giving it a date and writing it down. Break down the goal into small chunks of actions that can be easily do and track. Feeling fear is normal. Whenever you fe...

Welcome to Episode #448 with Sabrina Stocker, a tennis player turned Forbes featured entrepreneur. Sabrina has built several successful companies, mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs, and was a finalist in the BBC One show, The Apprentice. She is the Founder of Two Comma PR, a public relations agency turning the stories of brands and blockchain projects into leads.   During this episode, Sabrina an...

Welcome to Episode #447.   During this episode, I talk about why it's important to surround yourself with those on the same mission as yourself. In personal and in business, network is an essential part of success. It's not only about trading ideas but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits. It opens up opportunities, build your confidence and offers suppor...

Welcome to Episode #446 with Chris Ryan, an experienced entrepreneur, rainmaker, investor, turn-around specialist, and philanthropist. Chris is the CEO of GoBundance and Managing Partner of R360.  During this episode, we talk about the past, reflecting on the years growing up and the importance of having a network surrounded by the right people and right organisation.   Here are some highlights: ...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #445.   In this episode, I talk about My Top 5 Tips For Starting Your Podcast and here are some highlights: Identify your dream listener avatar Choose your theme and don't be afraid to niche down Build your dream 100 guest list Launch with at least 4 episodes Consistently promote your podcast show everyday   Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of my podcast, Screw It J...

Welcome to Episode #444 The 5th Anniversary Episode of Screw It Just Do It!   5 years ago, I released the very 1st episode of my show, featuring a then relatively unknown Steven Bartlett. I nearly didn’t release my podcast at all and had effectively ‘sat’ on the first 6 episodes I’d recorded for 4 months! Fast forward to now, Screw It Just Do It is on it's lucky episode #444 and celebrating it's 5...

Welcome to Episode #443 with Dave Zohrob, Co-Founder of Chartable, the leading podcast analytics and attribution service.   During this episode, we talk about all about podcasting and discuss why you need to have a podcast for your brand. Here are some highlights: Good work takes time and through time, you get better at it. If you're looking to build a business, the most important thing is solving...

Welcome to Episode #442 with Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist and creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup.   During this episode, we talk about finding purpose through grief and managing and leading a successful business brand. Here are some highlights: There's always going to be bumps in the road and you just have to learn to ride these waves. Always have a plan A and plan B and ho...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #441.   During this episode, I talk about the upcoming celebration of the five years anniversary of Screw It Just Do It. I reflected back and discussed some important lessons that I learned over the years and hoping to impart some of those lessons to you and hoping to point you in the right direction for your goals whatever may that be. In this first lesson, I talk...

Welcome to Episode #440 with Piers Linney, a former investor on BBC Dragons’ Den and CEO & Founder of moblox, the next generation small business service provider and marketplace.   In this Wednesday's episode, Piers and I will be talking about how to start your business and grow it. The core of any business is all about selling and understanding that can be the difference between success and failu...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #439.   During this episode, we talk about how you see you business right now. Are you still excited about what you're doing? Are you still passionate about your targets and goals? If it starts to become a grind, if you starts to question what you do, if it's all about the money, then it's time to pause and analyse things because your journey is got to be bigger th...

Welcome to Episode #438: with Matthew Mills, CEO of Deliciously Ella, a plant-based food & wellness platform sharing delicious ways to feel better.   During this episode, we talk about building a resilient business and the 10th Year Anniversary of Deliciously Ella. Here are some highlights: In building a business, it's important for key players to have different skill sets. Working together and co...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #437.   During this episode, we talk about how I've got Covid-19 after 2 years of feeling invincible and evading it. In the middle of 48 hours of feeling sick and horrendous, I've been thinking of several thoughts and one of them is "Could Your Business Run Without You". We've heard a lot of businesses turning upside down during the pandemic and it's a good exercis...

Welcome to Episode #436 with Dr. Bill Dorfman, a cosmetic dentist responsible for creating dazzling smiles for some of Hollywood's biggest stars and celebrities. He is the Founder of Discus Dental, which launched Zoom! and Brite Smile, two revolutionary in-office whitening systems. He has authored two books: The Smile Guide and the New York Time best seller Billion Dollar Smile.   During this epis...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #435.   During this episode, I talk about how to create a brand new podcast, the tips and advices on your podcast launch and how you're going to create your content. Here are some highlights: You should know your ideal dream customer and you should have a content creation strategy to be able to appeal to them Think about the purpose of your podcast. What results wi...

Welcome to the trailer for Episode #434: Tracy Benson, CEO & Cofounder of Obsesh, a highly-skilled talent marketplace platform for sports.   In this Wednesday's episode, Tracy and I will be talking about athletes and the new creator economy, how to start your entrepreneurial journey as a woman, and the future of athletes in owning their brand. Here are some highlights: Timing is everything in star...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #433.   During this episode, I talk about bout Why Network Is Not Your Net Worth. Probably the biggest thing that I wish I'd been taught in school all those years ago is how to actively build your own network. But it's not just about going to a networking event. Whether you're starting a blog, doing live streams, blog podcast, they're all great tools to be able to...

Welcome to Episode #432: with Tom McCarthy, the World’s #1 High Stakes Performance Coach and has been selected by Forbes as an expert and thought leader for their Knowledge Innovation Center.   During this episode, we talk about how to breakthrough to success and greatness. Here are some highlights: Life is going to have challenges. That's just the way life happens. Embrace adversity. They will he...

Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #431.   During this episode, I talk about Why Audio Needs to be Part of Your Marketing Strategy. Here are some highlights: Choose your pillar content. Whether its through video, audio, written word (blogs, books, articles) and live streams. Always pick what you're comfortable doing with. The best time to start a podcast was yesterday. The next best time is today. T...

Welcome to Episode #430 with Ian Small, CEO of Evernote, the app that launched a personal productivity movement for knowledge workers around the world.   During this episode, Ian and I talk about how innovation is key to a company's future. Here are some highlights: Culture is super important within an organisation. If your culture is toxic, you're not going to get anywhere. If you have a supporti...