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Good Bad Billionaire

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How did the richest people on the planet make their billions? Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that analyses the minds, motives and money of some of the world's wealthiest individuals. The BBC’s Business Editor, Simon Jack, and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng explore the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. From iconic celebrities and secr ...
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From being a misfit in society to a hero for a community, We Can Be Heroes is a podcast that celebrates people who have pushed through boundaries to achieve an inspirational level of success. Hosted by LGBTQ+ icon, Sink the Pink founder and King of the UK's club scene Glyn Fussell, this is a podcast for anyone a bit different. Glyn will each week be interviewing inspirational guests who have harnessed the power of being different and turned it into the reason they've achieved the success the ...
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This week, we dive into one of my favourite topics from Your Salon Team - how to create a salon that’s completely free of negativity. Because let’s face it, a salon should be the place where joy, creativity, and connection flow - not gossip, drama, or bad vibes. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: How to set the tone for a fun, drama-free envir…
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Film stars, tech bros, shipping magnates and online retail giants... BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng introduce the latest batch of billionaires whose stories they will uncover in their new season, starting 6 October. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their we…
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Ever caught yourself doing the Meerkat - neck craned, watching your team like a hawk - because you’re terrified they might mess it up? In this chapter, I share why learning to “let them” (yes, like Mel Robbins says) is the secret to creating a genius team who can hold the fort even when you’re on holiday. This one’s for every salon owner who’s sick…
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This is a recording of my first Salon Mentor Team training that I did live with my client's team members, and its all about grading your client's. Some of you rocked up to this training thinking, “Ugh, why do I have to do this shit thing today?” - and that’s exactly where we begin. In this first Salon Mentor Team Training, I (yes, the loud, grey ha…
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George Lucas created Star Wars and Peter Jackson directed the Lord of the Rings films, two of the movie world’s most epic adventures. Ahead of a new season of Good Bad Billionaire, presented by Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack, here’s another chance to hear how these two film directors went from zero to a billion, in episodes original…
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In Chapter 12 of Your Salon Team, Lisa Conway gets real about targets. Everyone asks for them, but very few understand the why behind them. Are your team members just “missing numbers,” or is it really a service problem in disguise? Lisa shares her no-nonsense take on setting targets that actually work - and how to use them to inspire, not punish, …
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What did you think of John D Rockefeller, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, Sam Walton and Hetty Green? These five titans of American industry include an oil tycoon, a motor magnate, an eccentric aviator, the founder of Walmart, and an unsung pioneer of value investment known as the ‘Witch of Wall Street’. They helped shape business in the United States, …
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Later today I kick off my last Healthy, Wealthy & Kind Retreat for 2025 in Bali. After so many questions from last week’s guests (and more from you on social media), I decided to bare it all—the why, what, and how of my facelift. If you think that this is something you would be interested in just reach out via the link below. https://www.lisaconway…
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Today I am reading and explaining the 11th chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team titled "The Problem: Is it You or Them? Are You Being Too Flexible?"Here’s the truth bomb - you might be the problem. Yep, I said it. If your team’s taking the mickey, maybe it’s because you’ve been bending like a yoga instructor when you should be standing firm. …
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Whose job is it to bring in new clients? Here’s the truth—it’s everyone’s! From salon owner to team member, when you share the load, you double your chances to attract the right people. In this episode, I unpack simple, practical ways to grow your client base without the panic, the last-minute promos, or the “Sweaty Betty” stress. Tune in and disco…
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Today I am reading and explaining the tenth chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. This week I close off registrations for my Healthy, Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali…
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Hetty Green was America’s richest woman, but was renowned as the nation’s biggest miser. But she built her investment fortune in an era before women could even vote. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack tell the forgotten story of a woman guided by Quakerism who loaned money to New York City when it was in financial peril. She …
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Today I am reading and explaining the ninth chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. Why not checkout my upcoming Healthy, Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali at the end of…
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So, here is one for the ladies and NO it's not a sex thing. It's all about how I busted my vagina and fixed it again! Needless to say this is a fun one. Also, I am about to shut the doors on my second Healthy, Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali at the end of August for those with ADHD. If you are interested check it out today! https://healthywealthyk…
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Sam Walton put discount megastores on the map and built the largest retailer on Earth. He founded Walmart, which now has around 10,500 stores across 19 countries, and 255 million customers a week, thanks to their low prices. They also employ more than two million workers. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explore Sam’s pench…
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Today I did my first Team Training Tuesday with the my client's teams and we had fun. I had great feedback from the Salon owners and their teams that I thought it would be a great YouTube. If this appeals to you I am running the Client Shift Workshop on the morning of Tuesday 29th July if you are in Australia (Monday 28th evening if you are in the …
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In this episode, I dive into the hot-button topic of client's not rebooking because they will book later online - I CALL BULLSHIT! Rebooking gives clients' access to your time whilst respecting it, no SMS or call to squeeze them in on a Saturday, we all had those before... Rebooking is about reclaiming your time, training your clients to respect yo…
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The original weird billionaire, Howard Hughes was a filmmaker, a playboy and a world record-breaking aviator. He was also an obsessive germophobe who died a paranoid recluse. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack tell the story of one of the strangest billionaires in history. A wealthy child who was orphaned young, he dallied in…
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Henry Ford may not have invented the car, or even the assembly line, but he perfected them. His Model T – nicknamed “Tin Lizzie” – made cars affordable for the average worker, not just the rich. He was a master tinkerer, inventor and even introduced the five-day 40-hour work week – better than the six-day grind that was the norm at the time. But hi…
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Ever felt like running away from the salon chaos to just catch your breath? In this episode of Taking Time Away from the Salon, I share my own “I’ve hit the wall, and I need space” moment and guide you through how stepping back can reignite your passion and creativity, so you can come back stronger than ever. So if you are feeling inspired why not …
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Today I want to have an honest heart-to-heart with you — yep, the kind that might sting a little but will absolutely serve you in the long run. We’re talking about something every salon, spa, or clinic owner will face at some point… being removed or choosing to remove yourself from your business. Now before you panic, this isn't about giving up or …
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Today I am reading and explaining the 8th chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. Why not checkout my upcoming Healthy, Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali at the end of A…
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John D Rockefeller built his fortune refining oil and founding Standard Oil. A pioneer of the U.S. business trust, he helped shape the structure of the modern corporation. His influence lives on in companies like Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips, and in institutions like the Rockefeller Foundation. But not everyone saw him as a visionary. Pr…
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Today I am reading and explaining the seventh chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. Why not checkout my upcoming Healthy, Wealthy and Kind Retreat in Bali at the end …
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We’re back – but with a difference! Find out how some of the world's most famous dead billionaires made their money. Meet five billionaires who helped build the United States of America. First up: oil tycoon John D Rockefeller, the world’s first billionaire. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng also revisit the lives of motor magnate Henry Ford, the aviator …
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Today I am reading and explaining the sixth chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. If you want the replay of my Salon Team Targets & Performance Masterclass just reach…
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Today I am reading and explaining the fourth chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. If you want the replay of my Salon Team Targets & Performance Masterclass just reac…
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Today I am reading and explaining the fourth chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. If you want the replay of my Salon Team Targets & Performance Masterclass just reac…
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Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng lift the lid on a flashy and eccentric former billionaire who started out in gold mining. Batista then oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects but, after his investments crashed, the author…
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Today I talk about why as the Salon owner it is so important for you to get to working only 25 hours a week on the floor of your Salon, Spa or Clinic. MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisaconwayzing/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisa.conway_/ TikTok https://www.tikt…
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Today I am reading and explaining the third chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. If you want the replay of this weeks Salon Team Targets & Performance Masterclass ju…
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LeBron James was selling out basketball arenas while still in high school. At just 18, he said he was offered a $10 million cheque from Reebok - on the spot - if he agreed not to meet any other brands. It was a life-changing sum for a teenager living with his mum in the projects. But LeBron turned it down. He was willing to hedge his bets. He’s won…
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Today I talk about finding a niche for your Salon, Spa or Clinic, something that makes it, and you stand out from the crowd. Also, I am running a FREE Masterclass tomorrow (26 May 2025) on Team Targets and Performance to register the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://s…
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Today I am reading and explaining the second chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are: https://thesalonmentor…
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Investor Masayoshi Son became notorious for making huge bets on technology companies. He once lost 96% of his fortune, but he’s still a billionaire thanks to successes like Yahoo! and Alibaba. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the tale of the billionaire who founded the conglomerate SoftBank and was once, very briefly, …
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Your Salon Team Performance is the second podcast in my Salon Team Target and Performance series. If this is something you are interested in, I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://www…
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Today I am reading and explaining the first chapter of my second book, Your Salon Team. This book should be every Salon owners guide to finding, motivating and keeping an AMAZING team, that supports you on your journey towards 25 hours on the Salon floor each week. I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are: https://thesalonmentors…
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Team Targets, what a tough topic! This is the part 1 in my Salon Team Target and Performance series. If this is something you are interested in, I am running a FREE Masterclass in May 2025 the details are below. https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://…
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Telecoms magnate Strive Masiyiwa escaped kidnap to become Zimbabwe’s first billionaire. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell Masiyiwa’s story from a youth fleeing post-colonial conflict, through education in the UK, to enormous wealth delivering mobile phone and internet technology across Africa. The podcast that tells tal…
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Former Marvel CEO & Chairman Isaac "Ike" Perlmutter brought Marvel back from the brink of ruin and helped launch the Marvel cinematic universe. He brought Iron Man, The Hulk and The Avengers to our screens, and arguably changed the future of cinema, with a fixation on franchises. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng delve into …
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Selena Gomez is one of the youngest newly minted billionaires, thanks to her Rare Beauty brand. But you likely know her from her Disney kid days on The Wizards of Waverly Place, award-winning turn in Only Murders in the Building, or as the chart-topping singer of Lose You to Love Me. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng take us…
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Orlando Bravo failed to become a tennis pro, but became richer than any tennis player in history by pivoting to the world of finance. He’s the first billionaire from Puerto Rico and earned his fortune with private equity investments in technology. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the story of an investor who says that …
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Vince McMahon made stars out of wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, John Cena and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. He turned professional wrestling into a $6.8 billion industry with his company World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Vince capitalised on cross-promotion and the spectacle of what he called "sports entertainment" to reach huge audiences before he step…
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Minecraft is the most successful computer game ever. It's sold 300 million copies, built an active community of fans and there's now even a Minecraft movie. So how did one man - Markus Persson - create it all by himself, before selling it for billions? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng find out how a high school dropout, obs…
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By reinventing reality TV, John de Mol changed television history and made a billion dollars. He’s the father of Big Brother and the man behind The Voice, Deal or No Deal and Fear Factor. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how the Dutch TV producer became a media tycoon, after using his showbiz connections to break in…
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A blocked vacuum cleaner led to a billion-dollar idea for British inventor Sir James Dyson. After studying art, then reinventing the wheelbarrow, Dyson struck gold with his iconic bagless vacuum, but only after years of effort. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng take us back to the entrepreneur’s youth in post-War Norfolk and…
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Martha Stewart revolutionised home entertaining with her recipes, home decor and TV shows, becoming one of the world's most successful women in business. Known as the ultimate homemaker and the "original lifestyle influencer", she's also the USA’s first ever self-made female billionaire. But while the entrepreneur made her fortune as a domestic god…
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In this episode I discuss the benefits of tiered pricing in you Salon Spa or Clinic. If you would like to attend my FREE webinar on Tuesday 8th of April 2025 where I will do a deep dive on this topic, just CLICK HERE MY OTHER FREE STUFF Salon Success Playbook https://salonsuccessplaybook.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisaconwayzing/ Instagr…
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Each week I am going to read a chapter of my book The Naked Salon and talk about how I got there, and how you can put what you hear into action. This week - Chapter 20, the last chapter. On February 25, I am running a FREE Masterclass on how to Successfully transfer your client's to your team. To register click on this link, https://thesalonmentors…
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Each week I am going to read a chapter of my book The Naked Salon and talk about how I got there, and how you can put what you hear into action. This week - Chapter 19. Tomorrow I am running a FREE Masterclass on how to Successfully transfer your client's to your team. To register click on this link, https://thesalonmentors.com/2025-masterclass MY …
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