Patrick Ward is a copywriter, writing for publications such as Forbes, Ad Age and Business Inside. He's also the creator of a popular movement #WordsWithWard, which focuses on educating people on the true power of both written and spoken word and not only that, he's a LinkedIn influencer and LinkedIn Local LA co-host. We talk about what made Patric…

In this chapter I talk about the risk of not taking risks, why 100% commitment is easier than 98%, the never-ending lessons when hiring and why deciding who you are is more important than discovering who you are.

Eric 'DidsLive' Didier is a videographer, photographer, storyteller, public speaker, gamer, streamer, influencer and co-founder of one of the fastest growing companies in Milwaukee Urban Misfit Ventures. We talk about his journey to this point, what it takes to quit your job and start a business, how to scale, combining your passions with your work…

Thomas Despin is the founder and CEO of Reconnect, a luxury retreat developed on a private island in Indonesia called Buka Buka in an effort for people to reconnect with nature and as a result - themselves and get away from their busy and stressful lifestyles. He's also founded 'Hustlers Villa' which connects entrepreneurs and digital nomads in an …

In this episode I talk about how I overcame laziness, the impact of small incremental changes which form habits, what being grateful and present can bring, how your perspective can become your prison and the challenge of choosing when to be the 'nice CEO' and the 'hard-ass CEO'.

It's been a year since my last episode. I've done 10 in total. That's not good enough. So here I am, starting once again, back where I started. This time for good. Since the last episode I've failed with my app, moved offices, changed our team, started the same app from scratch again and lot's more. Last year was full of painful lessons and I am lo…

In this episode of #PickingBrains I'm picking the brains of a successful entrepreneur, advisor and investor - Stephen A. Crystal. Stephen has been involved in the casino, gambling and gaming industry for 30 years now, built and invested in multiple successful businesses and is not looking to stop. We talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, …

In this episode of #PickingBrains I'm picking the brains of a LinkedIn influencer, storyteller, content creator, TEDx Speaker and CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures - Quentin Allums. We talk about what it takes to build a personal brand, what are the challenges of founding and running one of the fastest growing startups in Milwaukee, the future of esport…

In this episode I'm picking the brains of the founder of a full service marketing agency TWH media - Tim Hyde.At the age of only 23, Tim is already an award-winning marketer, public speaker and brand consultant focusing on viral marketing and product growth. He has worked in companies such as TheLADbible and Social Chain helping them achieve massiv…

I wanted to take the weekend off. That was a mistake.

Matt is an ex-basketball player who then had to pivot to quickly become a successful entrepreneur and founder of Pyke&Co and Fly High Media. Matt is also very active in the entrepreneurship scene in and around Manchester, providing value through many different mediums, including blogs, Q&A sessions and meetups. _"Purpose is more important than pers…

Luke is a young and aspiring entrepreneur & children’s campaigner, Director of The Prologue, which aims to be the largest ever free education system, a nominee in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year and the author of a children's book 'Rosa's code' which is all over the UK schools already._"Education is…

This is my very first interview of 'Picking brains of entrepreneurs' and I am very happy that Scott Mears is the first guest! _Scott is a young and aspiring entrepreneur, digital marketer and a social media enthusiast based in Manchester. He's also heavily involved in building an entrepreneur community in and around Manchester and is responsible fo…

Entrepreneurs deal with pressure all the time. How it affects you depends on your perspective towards it. I've been dealing with some pressure lately myself from the people surrounding me.

It's been 9 months since my last episode. That's insane. I've rediscovered Anchor again and listened to those episodes. It was amazing hearing where me head was at at that time and I saw a lot of value in that. That's why I'm back to doing these. Can't to share everything!

Reflecting is hard, building character

The weekend, rest and time management

Mindtricks, having a vision without limitations

The importance of your team around you, positive energy and achieving common goals.

London meetings, building relationships and defining moments.

In this episode, I quickly talk about my future goals, what I seek to achieve and proving others wrong.

My introduction #hello