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Author, business owner and self-proclaimed ‘disruptive entrepreneur’ Rob Moore joins the show today to discuss all things business and entrepreneurship. Together they discuss the importance of being realistic about the pursuit of your goals, why it is important to show gratitude for everything you currently have and why you should focus on getting rich long rather than getting rich quick. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is good to have grand goals but it is also good to be realistic about your pursuit of...

In this episode, John discusses the importance of patience in both business and life.

Today, John Paul asks the question ‘how much money would you give to spend more time with your family? Join John Paul in this new episode of Why I Do It as he discusses why managing your time well and hiring people to take care of the non-income-generating tasks is important when aiming to maintain a healthy work-life balance.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Nobody ever says they wish they had less time to spend with their loved ones. You will never hear anybody say that they have far too much time on...

Scottish property expert, podcaster and entrepreneur Steven Clark joins John Paul in this episode of Why I Do It. Together, they discuss the benefits of turning your passion into your income, why creating a strong network of people can massively expand your business opportunities and how to maintain a work life balance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Try and make your passion your income, that way you won't resent work. When you are working for the man, it doesn't matter how hard you work, you always get...

Samantha Brown, a determined entrepreneur with a passion for helping others build their audience on social media, joins the show today to discuss all things business with your host, John Paul. Together they discuss why being an entrepreneur means you have the ability to be in control, how to learn when enough is enough and why you should never be scared of people saying ‘no’ to you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The only way you can be in control is to run your own business. Even in the pandemic or...

Join John Paul today as he discusses why even during this financial boom post lockdown, you need to ensure that you are thinking long term, and not just trying to make a quick buck. Discover the mistakes to avoid, why it is important to retain loyal customers, and how they will help you during the impending financial crash. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS People are looking for a quick way to make money. They are not thinking long term and are...

Have you ever looked outside at the rain and decided not to go running today? Or made excuses as to why you should not complete a task? Join John Paul today as he talks you through why these excuses are only thought up to make yourself feel better, how you will never regret performing that task or exercise routine and how progress is made by action, not resistance.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are always so many excuses why you should not do something. If you are trying to resist a run perhaps it...

Embarking on a new venture or personal development can be tough, and you need to ensure that your inner circle supports and encourages you to achieve your goals. Join John Paul today as he discusses why it is important to surround yourself with positive influences, why those who do not support you are disturbed by your desire for a better life and why progress has enemies.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are two ends of the spectrum when it comes to how people behave, react and respond to things....

In today’s episode of Why I Do It, John Paul is joined by Callum McMurdo, owner of McMurdo Plumbing and Heating to discuss his business journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. Together they cover the importance of providing high quality services, how the first year of starting your own business is one huge learning curve and why it is important to create new goals after reaching your existing ones.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The quality of your service is the key to rapid success. Treat...

Entrepreneur, property investor and developer Rochelle Gillburn joins the podcast today to discuss how she went from working 9-5 to owning her own business and becoming financially free. Together they discuss how being your own boss gives you flexibility, how difficult lessons learned are valuable to taking your business into a new direction and why being visible is important to the success of your business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting up your own business can give you the flexibility to work...

Join John Paul in this brand new episode of Why I Do It to discover just how vital having a plan is for you and your business. John Paul discusses the importance of taking time out to work on your business, rather than just in it, why you should always ensure you have a detailed plan written to ensure your business is going in the right direction and how to take action.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are finding it difficult to get things done, tell yourself that today you are going to focus on...

This week, John Paul talks about the importance of planning, and how by doing so, you can make sure you're not just dreaming of success, but achieving it! KEY TAKEAWAYS It's all very well in having an idea, but without effective planning and careful strategising in your business, down to the smallest detail, you'll never grow, scale and hit those goals. When you gain clarity of direction, you'll find you're more productive, less stressed, and that your growth will ignite. BEST MOMENTS 'I...

This week, John Paul talks about why everyone is different, and why we should never hold ourselves up against others when the differences can be so stark. KEY TAKEAWAYS Comparing two people with two very different skill sets is pointless, as the comparison is fruitless. It's like comparing an apple to a pear and asking which is better. We're all at different places in our business journey. just concentrate on what you're doing, and stop looking over at the other person. BEST MOMENTS 'I...

This week, John Paul talks about striking the right balance between work and life, and why surrounding yourself with the right teams can make sure you’re a superstar, and not a flop-star! KEY TAKEAWAYS We are better able to manage our work/life balance if we make sure we have the best teams around us. We are paying people 100% because we want 100% in effort in return. It’s not unfair to expect this.  BEST MOMENTS  ‘I have rock stars, legends, superheroes, doing the jobs for me that I’m not...

This week, John Paul discusses the important topic of the work/life balance, and why sometimes it’s okay to give yourself a break so that you can reconnect with the things that matter. KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning to realign with the world begins with mind-set. Look at your life and decide if you are happy. If not, you may need to make a change. Organisation is the first step towards keeping that balance between life and work at a more healthy and manageable level. Remember that you can leverage...

John Paul talks to his close friend and fellow entrepreneur, Andy Dunlop, who pivoted quickly in the wake of the pandemic, and switched lanes in business in order to survive and thrive. In this episode, Andy tells you how he did it. KEY TAKEAWAYS The lockdown devastated the events sector, and required creative thinking in order to see to it that events could still be attended virtually. Although investment has been needed, this has all gone into building a robust system that can work well...

This week, John Paul talks about the value of integrity, and why overpromising and under-delivering on those promises can be so harmful to your reputation. KEY TAKEAWAYS We only get so many chances at trust when it comes to business relationships. If we harm our credibility too often, we will annoy people and ruin our reputation. People don't mind waiting a little longer, or paying a little more in order to get a job done properly. Trust is far more important than you may believe. BEST...

This week, John Paul talks about the wealth thermostat - the way in which you control your wealth and your spending. KEY TAKEAWAYS A thermostat in your house controls your heat when it reaches a certain temperature. Your wealth thermostat works in a similar way. A thermostat in ourselves is about belief - it's about that sense of control and awareness that allows us to move forward. We must push through the limiting beliefs that hold us back. We're capable of much more. BEST MOMENTS 'It's...

This week, John Paul talks to one of his biggest inspirations, Nick Cohen, a fellow entrepreneur who, like John Paul, built a business from the ground up. KEY TAKEAWAYS Entrepreneurs feel the need to better themselves from an early age, and will do whatever it takes to get there. This is why their early business life is usually so varied when it comes to jobs. Consistency breeds reliability. If we also make sure that the work we do is to our best ability, then customers will tell others. If...

In this very special episode, John Paul has a conversation with special guest, personal stylist, Lisa Talbot, about life, business, and why they do it they way they do. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you want anything in life you have to work for it. You have to be prepared to put in the time in order to reach your goals. Finding your ideal career is about looking at the thing you love, the thing you're passionate about, and making it work for you. There's always a niche for us out there. Find your place...

In this week's show, John Paul talks about why you should never spread yourself too thin when it comes to getting things done, and why giving it your all really matters. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must know how things work, but we do not need to be an expert in every little thing. Certainly, we do not need to be the one making everything happen. By focussing purely on one task and giving it a hundred percent, you make sure the task is done properly. You can hire other skilled people to do the tasks...

In this week's episode, John Paul talks about why it's crucial that we not only celebrate our own achievement in life, but also those of other people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even our competitors need to know when they're doing good work. It may sound counterproductive, but it's on us to turn any situation into a positive. There are very few people out there who act with malicious intent. Therefore, why should we not celebrate when something they do comes off well? BEST MOMENTS 'We should be...

This week, John Paul talks about the importance of due diligence, and how it can help to prevent you from making costly errors. KEY TAKEAWAYS We all sometimes jump the gun and invest in something that turns out to be a flop. But if we do the research beforehand, we can help to prevent this from happening. Due diligence doesn't just apply to purchases, but also to things in which we invest other things, such as time. This extends to staff and contractors. When it comes to self-development,...