The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

Steven talks once more to Harvey from The Kettle Kids, about the mantra that forms the genesis of their business mission and their authentic story of success, all while embarking upon a tour around their flagship store. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having built the business through hard work and a small investment from their grandmother, The Kettle Kids have kept their authentic beginning st the heart of their f...

Lewis Raymond Taylor is a prime example of standing your ground and never taking no for an answer. After surviving a traumatic childhood filled with abuse of all kinds, Lewis chose to fight back, promising himself that life could be different if he took back control. Since then, Lewis has overcome his own personal demons and has risen up to become one of the world's most inspiring mindset coaches,...

Steven talks to Harvey and Jacob, the trailblazing, entrepreneurial maestros known as The Kettle Kids, best known for their luxury offerings, such as watches and jewellery. The Kettle Kids talk about how they turned a £1000 loan from a family member into a thriving, affluential brand, why watches have become one of the safest and most sought after investment classes in the world, and the strengths...

Dumi Oburota is the founder of Disturbing London, which although operates primarily as a record label, also has arms in brand consultancy, artist management, event management, music publishing and a fashion label. Dumi joins Steven for a second round conversation about the value of communication, the intersection between art, music and fashion, and how his business of culture has changed across th...

Steven talks to business mastermind and car-dealing legend, Tom Hartley - otherwise known as The Dealmaker - about his inspiring rise to success, one which defied the logic of society. Tom tells the tale of his youth as a boy who escaped the system to pursue a dream of affluence, and who achieved it through resilience, grit, sacrifice, and a supernatural talent for business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Just bec...

Joseph Valente is a BBC's Apprentice champion, creator of the Valente Brotherhood podcast, and a hallowed member of Forbes' 30 Under 30. Since staking his claim in the business world, Joseph has gone on to inspire countless entrepreneurs to follow his lead, take life by the throat and make a success of every day. Joseph joins Steven to talk about how life changed after his television achievements,...

Steven talks once more to Charlie Mullins OBE, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, London’s largest independent plumbing company, about his life in business, the life-changing, nine figure exit he achieved when he sold the company, what matters more to him - the OBE status or the fortune he's built - when to be ruthless in business and what the future holds for one of Britain's most successful busine...

Mark Wright is the co-founder (with Lord Alan Sugar) of digital marketing agency, Climb Online, having been crowned champion on BBC's The Apprentice, and winning a life-changing contract that has since turned him into a multi-millionaire. Mark has also gone on to be named Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2018, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30, staking his claim as one of the most visionary and innovative...

For over two decades, Ruben Tabares Wellness has worked with elite sportspeople, ultra high net worth business owners and extremely talented individuals to help turn their wellness dreams into reality. With a hunger for results, he has developed a long-standing reputation as one of the leading wellness providers in the world. Ruben joins Steven for the second time to talk all about his incredible...

Steven talks once more to Alfie Best, the businessman and philanthropist who in 2019 made the Sunday Times UK Rich List, and who is currently the chairman of Wyldecrest Parks, among many other property and business ventures. Alfie has built his empire through honesty, bravery, and most of all confidence, and has recently been named the "first billionaire gypsy in the UK". In his own unmistakably c...

Carl Hartley is the co-owner and director of the Tom Hartley supercar dealership, which since 1973 has blazed a trail in the world of aspirational automobile ownership. Carl has been an integral part of the business since the age of 12 years old when he left primary school in order to focus his life upon the family brand, and in this episode, he talks candidly to Steven about where he finds the ex...

Tommy Mallet first found fame appearing on reality TV show ‘The Only Way is Essex’, but through a combination of drive and passion about footwear, he built his own business from scratch in 2015 under the Mallet name, which has seen ever-increasing success ever since. Tommy joins Steven to talk about the value of giving back, the power of branding and what it can do for your profile, why we should...

Dean Forbes has been named one of the UK’s 50 most ambitious business leaders by Lloyds Banking Group and The Daily Telegraph. He was also named in the J.P.Morgan sponsored Powerlist 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the 100 most influential Black people in the UK. Dean joins Steven for a frank discussion about business, motivation, resilience, the power of victory, and how he's become one of the most...

Amy Day is the perfect example of someone who makes the most of every opportunity in life. Since becoming the breakout star of Love Island in 2021, Amy has directed her talents to the world of acting and property investing, building a considerable empire. In this episode, Amy joins Steven to discuss how life has changed since becoming a television superstar, and what life looks like in her dazzlin...

Kieran Edward Richardson is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, left-back, or central midfielder. But since leaving football behind, Kieran has finally been able to indulge his passion for the luxury watch market, investing in some incredible pieces. Kieran joins Steven to talk about not just his career in sport, but also his second act in life as a watch investor and...

Leah Shutkever is a YouTuber and competitive eater whose unique brand of content has been taking the world by storm. Leah is the holder of 27 world titles in speed eating, but her rise to fame has also been blasted by some areas of the media, who accuse her of promoting gluttony. In this episode, Steven talks to Leah, and finds out not just how she manages to consume so many calories at once, how...

LDN Muscle was founded by entrepreneurial twin brothers, James and Tom Exton, who sough to create a steroid and photo-shop free approach to health, wellbeing and fitness, and promote a healthy, enjoyable and sustainable way to transform within a community of like-minded thinkers. Co-founder James joins Steven to talk about his ethos, his mission, what it takes to achieve your wellbeing dreams, and...

Pierce O'Leary is one of the most exciting pro-boxers in the game today - currently undefeated and with a heart full of dreams and destinations when it comes to the career ahead of him. Pierce joins Steven to talk about his fascinating life, his goals, his aspirations, and roads towards which he's heading in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The words you use and the things you say can either make you or destr...

Jay Cannon is the CEO and owner of The Cannon Run, which he describes as "package holidays for petrolheads" and which is renowned for bringing people together from all walks of life in order to create unique shared experiences. Jay joins Steven to talk about his mission, the power of bringing people together, and how he overcame true adversity in order to create one of the world's leading brands....

Kidd Waya comes from a long line of survivors, entrepreneurs and business-minded people who think outside of the box, and who aren't afraid to put themselves out there in their quest for success. This week, listen as he joins Steven to talk about his story, his connection to art, and also the story of his own struggles with self-acceptance and how he used the pains of his past to carve out his own...

Brandil Benson is a true hero. Not only has she overcome a serious battle with cancer, she's also shaped a career as a writer, speaker and entrepreneur, as well as completed a career in the military. Brandil talks about her incredible life which began in poverty, the perilous challenges and discrimination she faced during her time in the military, and the terrifying story of her battle with cancer...

Jo Elvin has worked across a vast landscape of iconic global magazines including as the award-winning editor of You Magazine, and Glamour magazine. Jo's other positions in high-profile media corporations include publicist and writer, and have marked her out as one of the UK's true trailblazers when it comes to shaping the way we see life upon the pages of magazines. Jo joins Steven to talk about h...

Hamzah Sheeraz is a professional boxer who's applied the lessons from the ring to the world of business in order to become a champion in both worlds. Hamzah joins Steven to talk about what it means to be winner, the transferrable lessons between the pursuits of business and sport, the ins and outs of the boxing world and the fighters and managers that have shaped his path so far, and how instinct...

No one knows more about what it takes to pull yourself back from life's darkest moment. In 2000, Kevin Hines was moments away from death, after climbing the Golden Gate Bridge and jumping in order to commit suicide. Since pulling himself back from the brink, Kevin has devoted his life to helping others to realise their potential, acting as speaker and author, and instilling hope and healing to bru...

This week, Steven talks once again to entrepreneur, boxer, and star of Absolutely Ascot, Alfie Best Jr, this time to talk about next chapters and how success compounds, what drives him in life and how motivation and drive are more important than qualifications, and how the power of words can be used to build or topple empires. KEY TAKEAWAYS For some people, qualifications are very important. But i...