Master Your Mistakes - with Jesse RT Coleman

In this episode of Master Your Mistakes, I'm joined by Danie Groves: criminal barrister, actress, and now debut singer with her first release, Embers. We go deep on the story behind Embers. A song she wrote years ago, rediscovered in an old Google Drive folder one evening. We also get into the emotional weight of criminal law, how she handles dark cases without losing herself, and why she believes it's not always the result that matters. It's how you conduct yourself.0:00 – Welcome & Introducing Danie Groves: Barrister, Actress & Singer1:33 – Growing Up Half-Thai: Acting From Age 4 in a Musical Household3:06 – The Unexpected Career Pivot 6:10 – Finding Embers: Rediscovering Old Lyrics in a Google Drive Folder8:00 – What Embers Is Really About (Hint: It's Gratitude, Not Heartbreak)10:28 – The Bathtub Moment: How She Knew the Song Was Finished11:28 – Trust Your Instincts — Advice to Anyone on the Cusp of Something Creative13:00 – Musical Influences: R&B, Jazz & Why Real Instruments Matter15:15 – The Confidence Question: How to Put Yourself Out There Vulnerably17:02 – Barrister vs. Singer — Living Multiple Personas Without Losing Yourself20:18 – How Criminal Law Sharpens You as a Person21:00 – The Emotional Toll of Crime Cases: Does She Go Numb?22:22 – A Case She's Proudest Of25:51 – Life Lessons From Embers: "It's OK to Make Mistakes"27:16 – What 5-Years-From-Now Danie Would Tell Current Danie27:35 – Favourite Quote: The Doctor Who Line

In this episode, Jean-Miguel Uva, founding partner of Bello Partners, reveals why the story behind Venezuela is one of resilience and untapped potential, not simply instability.0:00 - Introduction to Jean-Miguel Uva and Bello Partners1:27 - Overview of business opportunities and risks in Venezuela3:14 - Discussion on the resilience of the Venezuelan economy6:00 - Insights on foreign investment interest in Venezuela10:21 - Role of Bello Partners in bridging international business with Venezuela15:08 - The concept of "quiet optimism" in Venezuela's economic outlook20:32 - Potential for Venezuela to leapfrog economic development stages23:13 - Future job sectors for young Venezuelans28:00 - Factors influencing the return of educated Venezuelans34:54 - Advice for future self and the growth of Bello Partners

In this episode of Master Your Mistakes, I'm joined by Dr. Charles Armitage, the CEO and co-founder of Florence. Florence is the leading platform helping Health and Social Care organisations manage, optimise, and upskill their workforce.Charles shares his unique journey from being a doctor in the NHS to launching a major tech company. He dives deep into the "one-way door" mistakes - the ones that are nearly impossible to reverse - and why the early foundations of your company (like co-founder choice and cap tables) are your most vulnerable moments.0:00 – Introduction & Welcome3:16 – Charles's Background: From Doctor to Entrepreneur5:19 – Mistake #1: Choosing Co-Founders & Dead Equity10:00 – Why Founding Documents Are a One-Way Door14:00 – Mistake #2: Building the Wrong Product First18:00 – Outsourcing Tech on Upwork & Burning the Budget21:00 – Going Back to Basics: Google Sheets as MVP22:00 – Building Your Entrepreneurial Network25:15 – Accelerators, Upscale & Finding Stage-Specific Peers27:15 – Investor Relationships: Angels vs. Institutional Rounds29:30 – Managing Multiple Investors with Competing Interests31:12 – Mistake #3: Over-Expanding on Covid-Fuelled Growth33:00 – The Covid Revenue Spike & Why It Came Crashing Down36:00 – Painful Lessons: Redundancies, Rightsizing & Recovery38:30 – Advice for CEOs Riding an Unexpected Growth Wave40:10 – The Future of Tech & AI Defensibility42:50 – What Charles Would Build Next (and Why)43:50 – Three Final Questions: Advice to Your Younger Self45:05 – Advice from Your Future Self47:19 – The Desiderata: Charles's Favourite Quotation50:04 – Wrap-Up

In this episode of Master Your Mistakes, I'm joined by Ken Silverio, the founder of Phenolic, a powerhouse in international business development for the fine wine, premium cigar, and rare spirits industries. Ken shares his unique journey navigating the "night and day" difference between working for massive corporate conglomerates and managing the high-stakes, emotional landscape of family-owned legacy brands.From the humidors of London to the vineyards of the Dominican Republic, Ken provides a masterclass on building global partnerships, surviving the volatility of high-end sales, and the most painful mistakes made along the way.0:00 - Meet Ken Silverio, Founder of Phenolic0:57 - 15 Years in Fine Wine, Cigars & Spirits: Ken's Global Journey1:37 - Why London is the World's Luxury Drinks & Cigar Capital2:20 - Corporate vs. Family-Owned Brands: Night and Day Difference3:30 - The Chaos of Working with Legacy Family Businesses5:01 - Inside Family Wine & Cigar Brands: Who You Actually Deal With7:26 - The Key to a Healthy Sales Funnel in Luxury Goods7:46 - Hidden Benefits of Working with Family Offices: Patience, Empathy & Business Lessons9:00 - How Family-Owned Brands Reshape Your Thinking as an Entrepreneur20:10 - Ken's Biggest Entrepreneurial Mistake22:17 - "Time is the Ultimate Luxury" — How to Convince Your Past Self to Act23:12 - "Let Creativity Find You Working" — The Picasso Quote That Changes Everything23:49 - Navigating Tough Negotiations Across Different Cultures24:54 - The Emotional Roller Coaster of High-End International Sales26:51 - Lessons Ken Learned Working for His Father at 1828:50 - Family Business, Real Estate & Collaborating with His Uncle in the Dominican Republic29:35 - What His Mother Taught Him About Consistency30:56 - Why Every Entrepreneur Needs External Perspectives32:37 - How Ken Fell in Love with Wine, Cigars & Spirits34:46 - Turning Passion into a 15-Year Professional Career34:57 - How to Get Into Fine Wine, Cigars & Spirits as a Beginner36:59 - What is a Humidor? The Cigar Cellar Explained38:33 - How to Start Exploring Wine & Cigars: Read, Consume, Travel39:41 - Why the Dominican Republic is a World-Class Cigar Destination41:36 - What's Next for Ken: Living in the Present & Future Plans43:01 - The Mindset Shift That Would Have Saved Ken Years of Stress44:50 - The Cigar Ritual: Why You Can't Smoke a Cigar When Stressed48:00 - Old World vs. New World: Wine & Cigars Explained50:37 - Dominican Cigars: How They Blend Tobacco From Around the World50:44 - Ken's Real Estate Ventures in the Dominican Republic53:00 - Ken's Life Philosophy

In this episode of Master Your Mistakes, I'm joined by Adam Swersky, the former CEO of Social Finance an organisation renowned for creating the Social Impact Bond. Adam shares his journey from being a consultant at BCG to leading one of the most innovative non-profits in the social sector.0:00 – Intro: Meet Adam Swersky, Former CEO of Social Finance3:57 – Handed the Brief: Identifying the "Triple Whammy" of Unemployment 7:22 – The Cost of Growth: Navigating Post-COVID Bumps and Stagnation 10:45 – Scaling Innovation: How Social Impact Bonds Became National Policy 14:15 – Transitioning to CEO: Growing a Portfolio in a Complex Environment 17:50 – Designing for Impact: Bringing Private Sector Skills to the Non-Profit World 21:30 – Public Interest vs. Practical Reality: Lessons from the 2023 Budget 25:05 – The Talent Pipeline: Managing Recruitment in Volatile Markets 28:40 – Recovery Through Work: The NHS and Mental Health Employment Models 32:10 – Reflecting on Leadership: What I Learned at the Top of Social Finance 35:15 – Adam's Favourite Quotation and Parting Advice

In this episode of Master Your Mistakes, I’m joined by Peggy Klaus, one of the world’s most sought-after executive coaches for Fortune 500 CEOs.Peggy is the author of two best-selling books, BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Harvard Business Review.0:00 - Welcome and Guest IntroductionIntro to Master Your Mistakes and Peggy Klaus as the guest.0:33 - Peggy Klaus: Background and BooksPeggy’s credentials and two books: Bragg and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills.0:47 - The Biggest Career Mistake: Resisting Social MediaPeggy explains the one mistake she sees many executives make: avoiding social media.1:17 - Realisation and Embrace of Online PresenceShe discusses dabbling online and the initial resistance to short-form content.2:14 - Transition to Online: From Stage to CameraHow Peggy moved from in-person/high-stakes settings to being online and on camera.3:30 - Career Arc: From Entertainment to Wall Street CoachingPeggy’s background in entertainment and how that informs coaching for executives.3:59 - COVID Pivot: Going Virtual and Embracing New PlatformsThe shift to virtual work and openness to YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.4:38 - What Peggy Helps Executives With: Soft Skills and PresenceThe core mission: elevate leadership, communication, and soft skills to match expertise.6:24 - Focusing on Women Leaders and Navigating NormsSpecial emphasis on helping women leaders navigate cultural and organisational constraints.9:05 - Authenticity: Nuance and Audience ContextThe idea that authenticity isn’t one-size-fits-all; audience and context matter.10:39 - “I Am Who I Am” vs ContextDiscussion around defining authenticity beyond a fixed self.11:46 - Adapting Authenticity for Different AudiencesHow expressions of authenticity shift with different audiences (family, board, king, etc.).14:11 - Two Guiding Coaching TenantsPeggy’s two rules for her practice (e.g., not working with people she doesn’t believe in or who won’t work as hard).15:32 - Direct Feedback Style: “I’m Not Going to Bullshit You”Peggy’s candid, no-nonsense approach to feedback.18:06 - Phrases and Approaches for Tough FeedbackExamples of language to use when delivering challenging feedback.19:34 - Theater Director Anecdotes: Learning from Tough FeedbackA personal story about receiving brutal but valuable feedback in theater.22:31 - Theatre vs. Corporate Worlds: Volatility and FearComparison of personalities, fear of judgment, and managing ego.25:39 - Preparation vs. Winging ItWhy preparation matters and the risks of winging presentations.28:26 - Origin of Bragg and Soft SkillsHow Bragg came about on a plane; backstory to her approach to soft skills.30:29 - Quick Practical Tips: Know Yourself; Plus DeltaStart with self-knowledge and a plus/delta (strengths and areas to improve) framework.33:54 - Feedback Should Be Specific: “How Does That Appear?”The importance of concrete, beheavior-focused feedback.34:51 - Advice to Your Younger SelfPlus-delta, scripting, and reflection as you look back.37:28 - Future-Self Guidance: Stay CuriousAdvice Peggy would give her future self: stay curious and keep learning.38:25 - “Go Big or Go Home” MindsetEmbracing growth and expansion of her work.

Arbilina Nissan, was founder and CEO of DASHL, shares her journey of building a multi-million dollar tech & beauty business from the ground up. Arbilina delivers a raw and honest look at the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey, focusing on two critical areas: the danger of building before having true validation and the risks of bringing major conglomerates onto your cap table early on. ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Building a multi-million dollar business and exiting.3:57 – The Sweden Advantage: Why Stockholm is the ultimate tech test market.7:22 – The Cost of Being First: Why changing consumer beheaviour is the most expensive path.10:45 – The MVP Mistake: Spending millions on features before true validation.14:15 – Logistics vs. Vision: The "Hidden Costs" that destroyed unit economics.17:50 – Conglomerate Risks: Why having a "Giant" on your cap table can be a double-edged sword.21:30 – Protecting Your Vision: Managing big investors without losing your soul.25:05 – Scaling Human Systems: Vetting and protecting beauty professionals in a digital age.28:40 – The Founder’s Mindset: What Arbelina would do differently if she started today.32:10 – Final Lessons: The one piece of advice for every early-stage entrepreneur.

Is "Learn AI" the most overused, misunderstood advice in business today? Most business leaders tell you that you need to learn AI, but very few can actually tell you how to do it in practice. 00:00 - What does "Learning AI" actually mean? 01:26 - Step 1: Start using free AI tools 01:48 - Beyond ChatGPT: Image and video generation 02:26 - Comparing AI models with Higgsfield AI 02:45 - Vibe Coding: Building apps with voice notes 04:06 - Base 44 vs. Lovable: Which is better? 04:47 - The truth about AI productivity "wrappers" 05:33 - Bonus: AI in gaming and 3D world building 05:50 - Step 2: Philosophical learning and long-form podcasts 06:14 - Jonathan Siddarth on Enterprise AI challenges 06:49 - Palmer Luckey on AI Ethics and Weaponry 08:05 - Step 3: Solve an end-to-end problem in your life 09:16 - Building an AI Movie Picker App (Case Study) 10:41 - Using AI projects to stand out in job interviews 11:18 - Why you should NOT buy an AI course 12:05 - How to create a free, personalized AI curriculum 13:15 - Final Thoughts: Staying on top of the AI iceberg Resources mentioned:Higgsfield AI:https://higgsfield.ai/soulLovable:https://lovable.dev/Base44:https://base44.com/Hunyuan World Builder on GitHub:https://github.com/Tencent-Hunyuan/HunyuanWorld-1.0Jonathan Siddarth on 20VC: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z48ytB8HNqyoVOGtqV85GPalmer Luckey on Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9LFj6YOK2U

Giovanni Santoro, a master surgeon and fellow of Bariatrics and Metabolic Surgery at University College London Hospital (UCLH), joins Master Your Mistakes to peel back the curtain on the high-stakes world of surgery. Giovanni’s journey from a basic trainee to a specialist at one of the world's leading hospitals is a masterclass in resilience and learning from failure.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Master Your Mistakes & Giovanni Santoro 1:31 - The Big Mistake: Coming to the UK with "Blind Spots" about the system 2:36 - Practical vs. Subjective: The shock of the UK’s hands-on medical training 3:37 - The "Not So Little" Mistake: Navigating the language barrier in a new country 5:36 - From Sicily to London: The physical and cultural impact of the move 8:38 - Explaining Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: Why it’s more than just weight loss 12:37 - The Complexity of Surgery: Operating on 220kg patients 13:48 - The Surgeon-Patient Relationship: How it differs in the UK 15:02 - Career Change Fatigue: Why you must "Trust the Process" 17:26 - The Reward: Witnessing life-changing results for patients 19:49 - The "Arrogance Trap": Learning to respect the entire surgical team 22:16 - Hostile Environments: Working under extreme pressure in emergencies 23:31 - Why you shouldn’t be afraid to make (and own) mistakes 24:46 - Initially failing the MRCS: Underestimating the Royal College of Surgeons entry exams 27:16 - Handling Career Pressure: The cycle of exams and job hunting 28:27 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: "Am I the right person for this?"

@AndrewOkun‬ co-founder of MILHUB, joins Master Your Mistakes to discuss the painful lesson that changed his property investing career: an early £10,000 mistake in the Rent2Rent space.Learn how to identify and partner with the right type of landlord, the importance of cutting losses fast, and the non-negotiable foundations for building a successful, scalable Rent2Rent model today.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Andrew Okun & Master Your Mistakes0:31 - The Big Mistake: Making a £10,000 Rent2Rent loss2:12 - The initial mistake and the biggest lesson learned from the failure5:13 - What is the core Rent2Rent strategy?6:38 - The influence of Rich Dad Poor Dad on his investing mindset10:33 - The Key Mindset Pivot: Landlord as a Business Owner, Tenant as a Customer14:38 - What truly motivates the best Landlords to partner with you22:36 - The crucial advice on cutting your losses quickly26:36 - The Landlord Profile you must avoid (and how to spot them)28:39 - Working only with the "Commercially Minded" landlord38:59 - Using Rich Dad Poor Dad principles to scale the business39:47 - Personal Story: Andrew's father's death and its impact42:31 - Final Takeaway: Distilling the most important lesson

Haydn Evans, co-founder of Flex Lending, shares the pivotal mistake that almost stalled his finance startup.And how he used Alex Hormozi's Book ($100m Offers) to rebuild the business model around 3 core questions... and provide an unbeatable offer.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Master Your Mistakes & Haydn Evans from Flex Lending0:37 - The Initial Mistake: Trusting people without building a system0:59 - The Cost: Why this mistake caused chaos and a major deal to "not complete"1:39 - Context: What Flex Lending is and their early approach4:54 - The moment the major deal "fell through" (The catalyst for change)6:56 - Retrospective Analysis: Realizing the lack of differentiation7:46 - The 3 Key Questions that drove their pivot (Inspired by Alex Hormozi)9:16 - The Unbeatable Offer: Implementing the £2,000 Completion Guarantee9:38 - Making it Twice as Easy to transact (eliminating paperwork)10:39 - Gaining Control of the Transaction through systemization16:13 - Key Insight: Business success relies on the efficiency of the system, not individual expertise17:15 - The Second Mistake: The Valuation Lesson and why cheap isn't always best28:33 - The Single Biggest Lesson: Trust people, but systemize everything.

In this episode, Natalia shares her journey from Ukraine to the UK: the cultural shocks, emotional challenges, and lessons learned along the way.We talk about immigrant mentality, making friends as an introvert, the U-curve and W-curve of adapting to a new country, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes when moving abroad.

After going "all-in" on property investment right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit... James had to pivot fast. He details the emotional and strategic process of turning a looming financial disaster into a massive investment opportunity, buying 15 properties in a single year when everyone else was fearful. 🔗 Watch our previous episodes with James on his journey to financial freedom and property investment here:    • 1. The exact steps James took to retire at...  ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Master Your Mistakes & James Coursier 1:09 - The Big Mistake: Going "All In" on a certain property investment before COVID-19 2:20 - Dealing with the Stress: Why it wasn't a "big deal" 3:28 - When the COVID-19 News Hit: A Moment of Naivety 3:50 - The Pivot: Converting properties to high-quality Private Rentals (Buy-to-Let) 5:05 - Finding Opportunity: Why James was Bullish on Property during the crisis 5:40 - Macroeconomics & Why the Market Wouldn't Crash (Printing Money Theory) 6:58 - The Psychology of Money: Why most investors fail 7:49 - The best performing investors are "dead people" (i.e., not tinkering) 9:15 - The Chronology: How James started buying property during the lockdown 11:23 - Lessons on taking stock of how you navigate crisis 13:12 - Buying Spree: 15 properties in one year during the pandemic 14:55 - The Classic Lesson: Be fearful when others are greedy 15:58 - What James learned: The value of risk taking and resilience 17:09 - Key Advice: Play through the worst-case scenario before you invest 18:48 - Feeling "Overexposed": James's biggest current investments ($1.7M building & development) 20:42 - Final Advice for new property investors (2025): The importance of a strong active income

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Jordan Macauley has grown his YouTube channel @TheLongPlayUK from 0 to over 20k subscribers in only 10 months. His top 5 videos rank well over 100k views. He'll tell us exactly how he got there. As well as life lessons in sales, team leadership, and more...TIMESTAMP TO ADD00:49 Intro to Jordan 01:25 What is The Long Play07:24 Why should people care about "the business behind things"10:58 How this has impacted his Sales Career15:10 Long form VS. Short form content17:32 Top 3 Lessons from growing his YouTube channel21:40 Jesse's lessons from YouTube24:02 Jordan's YouTube Workflows28:58 Jordan's long-term game plan31:31 How he developed his speaking skills33:30 Attention-grabbing tips & tricks37:27 Two common mistakes in B2B Sales40:55 How to turn around an under-performing Sales team45:35 How do you navigate people's Egos48:40 What is the advice you would give your younger self?50:30 Remote workers need to get out the house for balance51:48 What is the advice Jesse would give his younger self?54:41 What are the optimal work conditions for success?01:02:30 What is the advice your future self would give you?01:04:48 Favourite quotation & Molly Mae

Today we're joined by Yanisa Chaikhot. A third year Osteopathy student who gives advice for new students of the professions, an insight into the world of Osteopathy, and tips & tricks for improving your health.00:45 Intro to Yanisa03:14 Differences between Osteopathy, Chriopractor, & Physiotherapy05:22 Personality attributes of Osteopaths08:47 Creativity in Osteopathy15:09 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model17:51 Advice to new students20:46 Osteopathy and other aspects of health23:41 Different career paths of her peers29:20 Yanisa's learning style - what works32:05 Overcoming mental health challenges36:29 Advice for her younger self37:12 Advice from her future self38:10 What is controllable and what is not39:35 Top 3 tips for injury prevention in 30s & 40s42:45 Common mistakes people make with their physical health43:08 There's no such thing as bad posture47:49 Top 2 Muscular-Skeletal Imbalances51:11 Should you see an Osteopath52:44 What to expect from an Osteopathy appointment55:55 What is the link between mental health and physical health?

Hear from Daniel Whebell who takes us through entrepreneurial lessons, his shift from Law to Property to Restaurants, what he looks for in his business partners, and why there is never a perfect moment to start.00:53 Intro to Dan02:12 After getting bad grades in school07:10 The Impact of Dan's Father's Death08:50 The Unique Structure of Dan's Law Firm16:22 The growth of the fee-sharing model24:50 Solicitor to Restaurant Entrepreneur 37:07 What makes a good Business Partner?41:54 EIS & SEIS Investment for Entrepreneurs46:10 Becoming a digital nomad50:05 New Venture: Flex 01:04:44 Why Dan chooses to rent despite owning multiple properties01:08:27 What is the advice you would give to your younger self?01:09:46 What do you think the future version of yourself would advise you?01:11:54 Favourite quotation

0:33 How do you decide what strategy to pick?01:47 Three pillars of financial freedom04:54 What are the options for investing?08:16 Case Study: John Smith13:07 Case Study: Jane Doe22:18 Doing the planning for yourself24:30 How the plan can change27:58 The cost of kids30:57 Dealing with a financial crisis36:09 Don't focus on just stocks41:11 What is the first action you can take?45:02 Ending

Hear the advice/insights/stories from Karina Lira - the "girl from retro movies" on Instagram - and how she amassed over 970k+ followers through her love of vintage fashion.00:45 - Intro to Karina01:17 - How did Karina become a Fashion Influencer02:18 - Changing from YouTube to Instagram03:34 - When she started monetising her Instagram04:46 - Who does she draw inspiration from06:30 - What do her parents think?07:22 - Creating content in London09:00 - Alice In Wonderland quote09:45 - Instagram helps her network11:06 - Who does her photography & videography?14:28 - How to progress in photography16:22 - What goes through a model's mind17:17 - How to help someone pose for a photo18:45 - Matching the energy of the model19:44 - The ideal client20:45 - Advice for men on how to pose22:14 - Advice for women on how to pose23:40 - "Embracing elegant sexuality"28:07 - What's next for Karina29:24 - Being a refugee from Ukraine31:38 - Advice to her younger self33:27 - How she feels confident34:38 - Advice from her future self35:32 - Opinions on overthinking38:57 - No.1 lesson in communication40:04 - Favourite quotation40:52 - Is it better to be vulgar or boring?

Beatrice Vladut breakdowns how to get started building your personal brand on LinkedIn. Why it can be so value. And the mistakes she see people make along the way...00:36 Who Beatrice helps02:03 Finding a style of content that works for you04:32 Top 3 mistakes on LinkedIn05:11 Posting and ghosting06:08 ChatGPT06:53 Give more than you're asking09:04 Balancing giving value and selling your service10:44 How engagement is different with different job titles11:37 CVs aren't enough - show don't tell12:03 How can someone early in their career be an expert13:20 Speak to yourself 12 months ago13:33 How often should you post on LinkedIn16:10 Importance of commenting on other posts18:31 How controversial should you be on LinkedIn20:37 LinkedIn Newsletters & LinkedIn articles21:58 What is shadow-banned on LinkedIn23:21 How to know if you've been shadow-banned25:07 LinkedIn Connection Request Red Flags26:54 How has Beatrice found her best clients?28:18 Beatrice's career journey29:55 How can LinkedIn branding be a form of personal growth31:48 What content does Beatrice consume33:50 Alex Hormozi and Leila Hormozi35:50 Worst LinkedIn post she's ever seen37:11 Advice to her younger self38:04 Digital Nomad and meeting in Bali40:00 Advice from her older self41:16 Favourite quotation42:57 Blooper

Kasper Baars was CEO & Founder of The Discov: a matchmaking platform helping international students find their perfect university abroad.This episode is a strong balance of problem-solving advice and conceptual thinking for Founders. As well as key moments of Personal Growth as a Founder, and the challenges that come from going into business with a friend.00:31 Intro to Kasper Baars01:15 Where did the Idea come from?10:00 What percentage of the company did Investors have?24:34 The impact of changing government policy29:40 The day Kasper knew the start up would fail34:00 What other financing options were there?40:17 Advice Kasper to give to someone starting a business with a friend?45:17 The liquidisation process48:40 The aftermath51:14 Advice for someone trying to start a start up56:44 The importance of the business model01:07:30 Key resources for entrepreneurs01:12:57 Key mentors01:15:58 Advice for his past self01:17:45 Advice from his future self01:20:20 Favourite quotation

Benjamin Butterworth reveals his unique path to becoming a prominent UK Journalist / Broadcaster / Politico at a young age.This episode is full of fascinating stories and unusual life lessons.00:00 - Coming up…00:31 - Intro to Benjamin01:58 - First job in journalism02:20 - Tony Blair interview03:18 - Building journalism skills06:12 - Big mistakes he’s made07:31 - How he got an interview with the TALIBAN09:16 - Drunk texting the Taliban11:50 - Hilary Clinton obsession13:51 - The Infamous PIERS MORGAN Debate15:53 - Asking Piers Morgan to resign18:03 - What he would’ve done differently in that debate19:45 - When he felt like a serious journalist20:33 - Iran Assassination Threats 22:20 - Interviewing Martin Luther King’s son23:40 - BLM and interview with George Floyd’s sister24:31 - Gay Pride Anniversary25:52 - Interviewing every living UK Prime Minister26:41 - His secret to getting interviews29:24 - Mentors 30:51 - Unexpected help from Julia Hartley-Brewer31:39 - Advice to help someone break into journalism32:11 - Why Journalism is thriving in 202434:22 - TV Debating career37:08 - What resources does he read39:00 - Why the UK needs to build more houses41:41 - When the public dislike you43:25 - Biggest career regret44:42 - A journalist’s weekly structure46:06 - What advice would his future self give48:11 - His Magic Mushroom story 49:20 - Channel 4’s secrets52:30 - Favourite Quotations

Find out the key lessons Haydn Evans learned in Sales. How he honed his Negotiation skills on 100s of property deals.And how he's executing his plan to live forever and master his health.00:25 - What pushed Haydn towards long term wealth05:42 - How he found out property could build wealth (e.g. buy to let)07:40 - Good ideas from bad people08:25 - How he first amassed enough money to begin property investing11:00 - Skill he learnt from his company's top sales negotiator14:07 - Top 2 Mistakes most Sales people make17:14 - Going through the emotional & psychological pain of a negotiation18:10 - How Passive is Passive Income from property?20:59 - The toughest thing about property investing & property deals22:58 - Haydn's focus on health and longevity28:51 - Top 3 - Sleep, Exercise, and Supplementation30:41 - How much does an optimal longevity protocol cost?32:40 - What are the social impacts of having strong longevity goals?35:00 - Cutting out Alcohol & Dating37:10 - The most impactful supplement38:42 - The No.1 Health mistakes that Haydn made40:43 - Favourite Quotation43:05 - Laying and habit stacking45:22 - What advice would Haydn's future self give him?

Find out how Fabio Torres began producing music and became recognised for tracks that went viral. Listen to his view on trying, failing, and the creative process...00:38 - Fabio's background and current focus01:49 - How Fabio produces music and puts it out into the world05:40 - Musical influences on Fabio10:05 - Going from knowing nothing about producing to putting it on Spotify14:15 - Seeing his first track go viral18:29 - How does he name his songs24:00 - When to release your music25:30 - Doing something for yourself vs other people28:14 - Getting good at dancing29:42 - What does "giving yourself grace" mean31:38 - Fabio's sense of identity33:12 - The reason you started doesn't need to be the reason to continue36:10 - Running Clubs42:57 - When people surprise you - hidden depths46:16 - Disagreeing with new people you meet49:28 - When did Fabio last change his mind54:30 - Hot take on the modern dating scene

Find out how Jimmy became a Webflow Master (no code & web developer) and how he now helps Growth Marketing Teams build revenue maximising websites.00:01 - INTRO 00:24 - A compliment from Jimmy00:48 - Career background02:30 - Introduction to Webflow04:55 - How Jimmy built his Webflow expertise07:10 - When Jimmy decided to take the entrepreneurial route09:00 - What does his Webflow agency do for Growth Marketing teams?11:23 - Advice on what to build and build it for you13:40 - Lesson from the Webflow community14:59 - Pros & Cons of Webflow16:16 - What is Open Source?17:54 - How Figma and Webflow works together20:06 - The biggest competitor to Webflow21:22 - How do you set your price24:08 - Jimmy's ideal client25:05 - Mistakes companies make with Cookie Policies28:30 - Advice from his future self31:12 - Advice to his younger self

Join us in this episode of How To Overthink as I sit down with James Coursier, who went from 30k in debt to a millionaire. Learn about his journey to financial freedom, entrepreneurship, property investment, overcoming depression, and lifestyle design.Key moments:00:12:18 Moment of Depression & Realization of the Need to Solve It00:15:16 Massive Action Philosophy00:17:21 Health Crisis as a Leverage for Change00:19:47 Leaving Corporate to Go Freelance00:22:00 Cultural Reflections: British vs. American Entrepreneurial Spirit00:24:52 Personal Development & Friendship Group Transformation00:27:39 Creating a Supportive Group Culture through Retreats00:47:05 The Power of Mentorship and Coaching00:50:35 Balancing Business Growth with Mental Well-Being00:57:22 Shifting Focus from Success to Fulfillment

0:00 Intro: Navigating Grief After Losing a FatherIntroduction to the podcast, focusing on Olivia Donovan’s journey through grief and advice for those who have lost their father.4:15 Understanding Immediate Reactions to Sudden LossDiscussing the initial shock and disbelief following the sudden death of Olivia’s father.10:32 Coping with Unexpected TragedyOlivia recounts the day her father died and the immediate emotional impact it had on her and her family.16:48 The Hospital Experience: Dealing with Critical MomentsA detailed account of the hospital experience, including the critical moments leading up to her father’s passing.22:27 The Impact on Daily Life and ResponsibilitiesHow Olivia managed daily responsibilities and significant life changes in the aftermath of her father's death.28:56 Grieving Together: Supporting a Surviving ParentAdvice on how to support a surviving parent, based on Olivia’s experiences with her mother.35:19 Navigating the Administrative AftermathUnderstanding the administrative tasks and responsibilities that follow a sudden death, including funeral arrangements.41:42 Finding Support Through Community and ColleaguesThe importance of support from friends, family, and colleagues during the grieving process.

Key moments:00:00 - Intro: Unveiling the Many Facets of Jahan ThackerIntroduction to Jahan Thacker, a polymath integrating diverse interests into his personal and professional life.01:48 - Founding a Marketing Agency with an East Asian FocusJahan discusses launching his marketing agency that connects East Asian businesses with Western markets.06:13 - The Art of Salsa and Bachata: More Than Just DanceExplore how Jahan uses dance as a form of expression and a way to unwind and connect.12:12 - Competitive Spirit in Martial Arts and Its Life LessonsDelve into how Jahan’s martial arts practice informs his approach to personal and professional challenges.17:10 - Superhero Dreams: From Gymnastics to Life GoalsHear how childhood aspirations influenced his passion for gymnastics and set the foundation for lifelong goals.22:25 - Strategic Thinking through Board GamesJahan shares how strategic board games have sharpened his problem-solving and social interaction skills.28:40 - Language Mastery: Bridging Cultures and Expanding HorizonsDiscussion on the importance of language learning in Jahan's life for better cultural integration and professional networking.34:55 - Improving Public Speaking Skills for Effective CommunicationJahan discusses enhancing his public speaking skills to articulate complex ideas more effectively.41:10 - Predicting Digital Marketing Trends and Their Global ImpactInsights into Jahan's predictions for the future of digital marketing and its influence on global commerce.47:15 - The Impact of Atomic Habits on Personal DevelopmentJahan talks about how atomic habits have transformed his daily routines and overall productivity.53:30 - The Power of Habit Stacking in Building Efficient RoutinesExplore how Jahan uses habit stacking to create efficient, interlinked routines that enhance his workflow and personal life.59:45 - Living Consciously: Beyond Habits & Habit StackingJahan reflects on his philosophy of living consciously and how he is often against Habit Stacking.1:06:00 - Balancing Discipline and Passion in LifeHow Jahan manages to maintain a balance between his professional discipline and his passions to lead a fulfilling life.1:12:15 - Navigating Ethical Challenges in the Marketing IndustryDiscussion on the ethical considerations within the marketing industry and Jahan's commitment to integrity.1:18:30 - What’s Next: Future Aspirations and ProjectsJahan shares his aspirations for upcoming projects and how he plans to further integrate his interests.1:24:45 - Deep Dive: The Impact of Language on Communication and ConnectionFurther exploration of how language proficiency impacts effective communication and deepens connections.1:31:00 - The Significance of Maintaining Work-Life HarmonyStrategies Jahan employs to maintain harmony between his demanding career and fulfilling personal life.1:37:15 - Conclusion: Reflecting on a Life of Diverse InterestsFinal thoughts on living a life enriched by diverse interests, continuous learning, and strategic thinking.Disclaimer: This episode is based on personal experiences and is intended for informational purposes only, not as professional advice.