The Entrepreneur’s Cut

Giles Denning spent 10 years running nightclubs. Now he runs a free fitness trade show that pulls thousands of the industries biggest names together, and he's building something he believes the men's space is missing entirely. His take: men's mental health has plenty of reactive solutions but nothing proactive. So he's building it. In this episode we cover: The trade show model: wh...

Most founders think they're not getting investment because their pitch deck isn't good enough. Sam Marchant says that's almost never the reason. As a VC partner who's backed north of 100 companies, he's pretty clear on what actually kills a raise before it starts. In this episode we cover: Why VC is purely growth capital and why judging your business by whether you can raise it...

Will Pringle dropped out of university after 8 weeks, took a £1,000 pay cut to break into recruitment. Now he's a group MD with 20+ staff and the best reputation in his market. In this episode we cover: Why Will turned down the recruitment firm that rejected him years earlier when they called him asking for business How four of his top consultants walked out in one go, taking over £1 million i...

She's helped countless professionals find lasting love — but what professional matchmaker and dating coach Siobhan Copland reveals in this conversation might surprise you. The biggest barrier to meaningful relationships isn't your schedule, your standards, or your success. It's your willingness to be seen. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Siobhan breaks down why high-achieving wome...

Kevin Humphrys has spent years fighting for an industry that keeps millions of people alive — yet most of society still looks the other way. In this episode, Kevin pulls back the curtain on what's really happening inside the UK's social care sector: chronic underfunding, a massive PR problem, and a workforce that deserves far more recognition than it gets. Kevin shares how he fell into soc...

Dr. Emil is a former medical doctor turned serial entrepreneur who's failed more businesses than most people start. Now he runs a longevity and biohacking company helping men optimise their lives. This was a high-energy conversation about doing what brings you joy, learning to dance along the lines of your limits, and why playing it safe is the riskiest thing you can do. Strap in for this one....

What if the very drive that made you successful is the same thing slowly destroying your peace, your health, and your relationships? In this raw and deeply confronting conversation, Gary Allman opens up about his collapse under corporate pressure, the anxiety that followed, and the moment he realised hustle culture was not the answer, it was the trap. After years of chasing productivity, validatio...

Founders often lose themselves in the grind of building a business, forgetting that entrepreneurship is as much about self-actualisation as it is about revenue. In this episode, Owen Ashby shares his unconventional journey from acting to accidental entrepreneurship, offering a masterclass on how to scale without burning out. The conversation explores the "productisation" of services—the...

What separates coaches who crumble from those who rise? Dan Forbes knows the answer—because he's lived both sides of that equation. At 44, with over two decades in health and fitness, Dan has built his coaching career on a foundation most people would consider unstable: getting fired from professional sports, leaving home at 16, and navigating his son's rare neurological diagnosis. But her...

Fear and shame quietly sabotage our goals, relationships, and businesses—but they don’t have to run the show. In this episode, Mac and Shawn dive deep into how these two emotions become the biggest barriers to our success, and what it really takes to move through them. You’ll hear why you don’t need hacks, fancy tools, or new skills to change your life—just the courage to look honestly at what you...

In this conversation, Andy Nathan shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a coach focused on men's emotional health. He discusses the importance of self-awareness, the impact of male role models, and the need for supportive environments for men. Andy emphasises the significance of understanding emotions in both personal and professional contexts, and he provides insights into buildi...

Shaan Arora built Alia into a multi million pound ecommerce force in a market crowded with forgettable tools. He did it by backing judgement, moving fast and refusing to let the product drift into mediocrity. His path shows what happens when a founder commits fully to the craft rather than the spotlight. He walks through the early grind, the breakthroughs that mattered and the cultural standards t...

In this episode we speak to Pete Taylor, a men’s coach who went from corporate success to deep personal awakening. He shares how facing discomfort, setting boundaries, and building emotional intelligence helped him shift from chasing achievement to living with purpose. Pete opens up about fatherhood, fear, and the power of authenticity in leadership, revealing what it truly means to be a man who l...

Shawn French is a high performance coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Determined Society, a top one percent globally ranked podcast known for its raw, unfiltered conversations with elite performers and industry leaders. A former LSU athlete and corporate top performer, Shawn seemed to have it all until he realised he had lost the discipline and purpose that once defined him. Broke, burnt o...

This episode dives into the real business journey of Breanna, the founder of Weylyn Apparel . Once set on a career in medicine, she pivoted into entrepreneurship and turned her passion for fitness and fashion into a thriving e-commerce brand . Breanna shares the raw truth about launching a business while working multiple jobs, the lessons learned in brand building , and the marketing strategies th...

In this episode, Jack Taylor (@the.jacktaylor) reveals how reframing ADHD as a hunter brain can unlock hidden strengths for entrepreneurs. We dive into his journey of self-discovery, exploring how ADHD impacts business, productivity, and mental health — and why autonomy, freedom, and self-awareness are essential for neurodivergent founders. Jack shares practical strategies for managing tasks, clos...

In this episode, Louis Calvert opens up about his leap from fitness coaching to guiding entrepreneurs on how to build businesses that align with their creativity and purpose. We dive into why most entrepreneurs lose their spark, how fear kills originality, and why vision and aspiration, not pain, create lasting success. Louis breaks down the art of crafting an irresistible offer, understanding you...