The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

Cyrus Rafi, also known as Pasha, is a professional MMA fighter originally from Iran who had to flee his country for his safety. He now lives and trains in the UK.   Steven interviews Pasha about his journey from Iran, where he faced persecution for training women in martial arts, to eventually seeking asylum in the UK. Pasha discusses the hardships he endured, including being attacked and having t...

In this episode of The Steven Sulley Study, former Thomas Cook CEO Terry Fisher shares incredible stories from his rags-to-riches journey, from founding his first small business to raising £500 million in under an hour.    KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Passion and belief in your vision can overcome any lack of traditional qualifications - An entrepreneur must be willing to constantly challenge the status quo  ...

Sean Conway has had an incredible career pushing the limits of human endurance and setting numerous world records. Conway discussed his journey from portrait photographer to extreme athlete, including how he overcame being hit by a car during a record attempt and went on to complete a 4,200 mile triathlon.   Steve and Sean discuss his record of 105 Ironman triathlons back-to-back, they explored th...

Zac Alsop, the YouTuber known for sneaking into high profile events and taking exotic animals to luxury hotels.   Zac talks about his viral YouTube videos and the business behind being a content creator. They discuss what makes a viral video, Zac's experience sneaking into Conor McGregor's dressing room before a big fight, and how to stay consistent with your audience over time.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Th...

David Smith MBE, Paralympian gold medalist and cyclist who has battled a spinal cord tumour for 13 years through multiple surgeries.   In this episode, Steve Sally interviews David Smith about living with a recurrent spinal cord tumour for over a decade. David discusses the various surgeries, recoveries, and ways he has adapted his lifestyle and mindset to continue competing in sports and living l...

Chay and Tyler are the founders of Harper Charles, a luxury interior design company based in the UK. They have worked with high-profile clients including footballers and celebrities. At just 27 years old, they have built the business into a successful brand.   In this episode, Chay and Tyler share the story of how they went from friends to business partners when starting Harper Charles seven years...

Jeremy Miner is the founder and Ex-CEO of Seventh Level, a global sales training firm.   Jeremy shares details about his successful 17-year sales career earning over $33 million and strategies he teaches others. We discuss why traditional sales techniques are often ineffective and stress improving skills over call volume. Jeremy also explains how to communicate with prospects to get them to open u...

Pete Cohen is a motivational speaker and mindset coach who has worked with athletes and teams including Arsenal Football Club.   He discusses his approach to coaching teams versus individuals. Pete also shares the hard story of losing his wife earlier this year and how he has bounced back.   KEY TAKEAWAYS It's important to get past egos when coaching teams. You need to focus on collective goals. A...

Kyle Christie was on the reality television show Geordie Shore.   This episode Kyle spoke about his time on Geordie Shore and how it helped launch his entrepreneurial career. He discusses how he invested the money he earned from the show into property and businesses. The struggles of being in the public eye and how that affects his day to day life. Kyle also speaks on his future plans to move over...

Luke Remington and Simon Baker are the founders of Haus & Haus, a Dubai real estate agency that makes multi million pounds in annual revenue. They started the company in 2013 and have since grown to over 300 employees.   This episode they discuss the early challenges of starting their business, their focus on developing a strong company culture, and their vision to continue expanding Haus & Haus a...

Brad Pickett is a retired MMA fighter in the UFC he was known as "One Punch" due to his ability to knock people out.   Steve and Brad discuss his fighting career and views on combat sports. He shared his perspectives on differences between UFC and Bellator. Pickett also talks about what defines success to him.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Developing toughness and resilience in combat sports Being famous doesn'...

Liam Williams is a Welsh boxer who has over 20 wins as a professional boxer and has fought some top names like Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith.   In the interview, Williams discusses his background growing up in Wales and working as a roofer before becoming a boxer. He talks about training under Dominic Ingle and then moving to Adam Booth's gym. Williams also analyses his fights against Eubank Jr a...

Liam McGarry is a former rugby player and footballer who became paralysed from the waist down at age 21. He is now a champion powerlifter representing Great Britain.   They discuss Liam's journey from being an athletic young man to suddenly becoming paralysed. He talks about his long recovery, discovering powerlifting, and smashing British records.   Key Takeaways: Maintaining a positive mindset a...

Mick Conlan is an Irish professional boxer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He competes in the featherweight divisions and has challenged for two world titles.   Conlan discusses his career progress since their first podcast in 2021, including his two world title fights.  He talks about training camps, sparring partners, coaches and considering retirement after his last loss. Conlan discusses his p...

Nathaniel Wood is a UFC featherweight fighter from London who is currently on a 3 fight win streak and aiming to challenge for the UFC Featherweight title within the next 2 years.   In this episode, Nathaniel discusses his journey from starting boxing at a young age to making it to the UFC. He shares insights into the financial realities of being a UFC fighter and building a brand outside of the o...

Ash Dykes, extreme explorer of remote regions, set 3 world first records including solo treks across Mongolia and Madagascar, and running the Yangtze River. He discusses his most harrowing adventures battling nature's dangers and narrow escapes with near-death illnesses.   Key Takeaways The importance of determination and hard work The preparation, planning and risk mitigation needed for extreme a...

G FrSH joins Steven to share insights on his transition from the mic to behind-the-scenes as a business person. He emphasises the importance of happiness and continuous growth in his journey.   Key Moments G FrSH moved from the creative side of music to business, emphasising happiness and growth. Music Industry shifts in the last decade. UK rap artists rise and transitions to pop prevails.   Best...

Neville Wright has built successful businesses in property maintenance, retail, and buying/selling ventures, including the £70 million sale of Kiddicare.   Neville joins Steven to share the story of selling his business and offers valuable advice on entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and navigating through challenging times.   Key Takeaways How Neville Wright sold his company for £70 million Th...

Rashad Holloway is a former boxer and pro-sportsman, who since leaving the ring, has found huge success in entrepreneurship, and living the dream in and around Los Angeles. Rashad joins Steven to discuss their adventures in the desert, the path he took through boxing and the legends he counts as friends in real life, and how he found his place in the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS It matters who you choose...

This week, Steven is joined by special guest, author Mark Victor Hansen. Mark is best known for co-authoring the 'Chicken Soup For The Soul' book series - a phenomenon that has touched and empowered the hearts and minds of readers throughout the world, and which has collectively sold more than 500m copies to date. As the author of over 500 million books, Mark is one of the most successful people a...

Oliver Bennett is a businessman, race car driver, and the founder of Xite Focus Energy, a nootropics-based drinks solution to help people focus their minds and be the best versions of themselves. Oliver joins Steven to talk about his racing career and why he is drawn to the need for speed, his many business interests and why diversifying your income is vital, and his personal formula for life and...

Simon Squibb has spent 10 years as an entrepreneur in the UK and 20 years as an entrepreneur in Hong Kong. He started his first company when he was homeless at 15 years old, and he sold his last company Fluid to PwC. He has also invested in over 70 startups in the last 15 years. Today Simon is the founder of the worlds first Help2Earn system, a platform that helps people learn how to start and sca...

Dr. John Demartini, known as the "Godfather Of Personal Development", is a world-renowned human behaviour expert, with a four-decade body of work and studies into the human condition. He is also the author of several books designed to accelerate our thought potential, including his world-renowned system known as "The DeMartini Method", which the world's great thinkers have adopted in order to "cre...

Harlem Eubank is one of the most dazzling talents in British boxing today, as well as a respected member of the Eubank sporting dynasty. In the second part of his conversation with Steven, he discusses the factors that have driven him to become the most unstoppable force in boxing, the crucial differences between boxing and other forms of sporting combat, and how the loss of a valued family member...

Steven is joined by entrepreneur and renowned art collector, Mike Greene, who talks about his philosophy behind the creations he's drawn to, his foray into the world of television and what spurred him on to want to do it, how life has changed since fame has found him, and his take on how the press have shaped the way we see the world - and not always positively... KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes we are dr...