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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 23 MIN

How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis | with guest Alex Bodini

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Unlike most business books, How to Get Rich doesn't sugarcoat the sacrifices, the ego, or the sheer obsession required to build wealth.The late Felix Dennis—founder of Maxim magazine was one of Britain's richest self-made men. As he wrote How to Get Rich, he sat on a goldmine of hard-won lessons. He explains how wealth is really made and why most people will never do what it takes.Joining me to unpack this unfiltered playbook is Alex Bodini, CEO and co-founder of Spin Group. Alex has built a global social media agency of 80+ people while launching multiple ventures like Acid Running and Janji Europe. For Alex, it’s never been about perfection but about momentum, learning, and loving the ride.Key Takeaways & Timestamps00:00 – Introducing How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis.02:40 – Don't Listen to Jeremiahs: Why "wantrepreneurs" project their fears onto you.06:40 – The Information Diet09:23 – "Overhead Walks on Two Legs”: The dangerous trap of hiring too fast and buying fancy offices.12:28 – Rules of Thumb: The "7% Rule”.13:56 – Diversify Your Baskets (After Success): 15:21 – The Regret Minimization Framework: How to make decisions today that your 80-year-old self will thank you for.Get the book here📚How to Get Rich by Felix DennisMentioned in the episodeSpin Group: Alex’s Social Media AgencyAcid Running: One of Alex’s side venturesJanji Europe: Another venture in Alex’s portfolioAlex Bodini, Co-Founder of Spin GroupFollow Sam on LinkedInWant to get in touch? Whether you want to suggest a guest, sponsor the show, leave some feedback or just get in touch to tell me what you're working on, here's the link for you: https://forms.gle/NHGL9ftFRhu4cKFLA

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