Best Web3 Empire Podcasts (2025)

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AI Expert Dustin Stout on the Brutal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Artificial Intelligence 58:18

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Most entrepreneurs think AI will solve their problems. But my guest today, AI expert Dustin Stout, reveals why most people are actually using it wrong, and the 3 brutal mistakes that are costing them growth. You’ll learn: Why most founders fail with AI. How to avoid the 3 biggest mistakes. The future of AI for business growth. Dustin Stout is an AI…

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🚀 Will BNB Flip XRP in 2025? David J. Namdar on Crypto Treasuries | Ep. #97 1:10:54

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In this must-watch episode of Holistic Investments, host Constantin Kogan sits down with crypto veteran David J. Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company! With over 10 years in the game, David shares his wild journey: from pitching Bitcoin to Millennium hedge fund in 2013 (and getting rejected for lacking shorts!), co-founding Galaxy Digital with Mike No…

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This Founder’s Business Has NEVER Made a Profit (And That’s the Strategy) 34:15

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Imagine building a business that loses money, on purpose. That’s exactly what Tom Strickland did with Roam Global. In this episode, Tom sits down with Matt Haycox to share why his high-end networking trips have never made a profit, and why that’s been the smartest move of his career. Forget the highlight reel. This is the raw truth behind building …

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Inside Stables: Bernie Bilotta on Building the “Stablecoin Bank” for the Real World 1:07:54

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The banking rails we all use were built for the 1970s yet money now moves at internet speed. In this episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, Stables co-founder & CEO Bernie Bilotta explains how his team is building a mobile-first stablecoin bank that lets anyone hold a “digital dollar,” send it globally, and spend it at 140M+ merchants with a…

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3 Brands. 1 Year. 7 Figures. The Luxury Growth Formula You’ve Never Heard Of 36:53

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Hamza Gherara went from finance student to luxury brand builder, scaling three brands to 7 figures in under 12 months. Finance wasn’t the endgame. Brand-building was. In this episode, Hamza reveals what it really takes to grow a brand in 2025, without hype, hacks, or hustle culture. From avoiding the classic founder mistakes to building a real "gro…

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My Dragons’ Den Deal Fell Apart | The Brutal Truth Behind the BBC Show 1:03:38

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He pitched his supplement brand, landed a full offer, and went through brutal due diligence, only for the deal to fall apart. In this brutally honest episode, Lou reveals the real story behind his Dragons' Den experience, the supply chain meltdown that almost ruined his business, and what it really takes to survive as a founder with no money, no ex…

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Ep 46 — Turning a Dead NFT Collection into a $50M Empire ft. Luca Netz 1:00:57

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In this episode, Luca Netz shares how he took a failing NFT collection and turned it into one of the fastest-growing Web3 brands. We dive into his three-pillar model of ecosystem, attention, and revenue; and explore how Pudgy has sold over 1.5M toys through Walmart and Target, signed 45+ licensing deals, and built a business where culture and cash …

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Why Investors Aren’t Saying Yes (And How to Fix It) 9:28

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You’ve pitched your idea. You’ve had the meeting. But the term sheet still isn’t landing. Sound familiar? In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down the brutal truth behind why investors keep ghosting you, and exactly what to do about it. No fluff. No theory. Just straight-talking insight from a founder and investor who’s funded over £750 million int…

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Decoding Web3 Trust with AI + DID featuring Yusaku from Mind Palace AI 49:07

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In the 75th episode, we sit down with Yusaku Numa, also known as "Nomad" on X to explore his journey from college entrepreneur to founder of Mind Palace , an innovative Web3 platform redefining how we trust information online. Yusaku shares how he was drawn into the crypto space, inspired by information overload and the difficulty of filtering trus…

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How to Build a Personal Brand in 2025: Brad Lea’s No-BS Formula 55:20

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If you want a personal brand, Brad Lea’s advice is simple: “Flood the internet with you.” In this explosive episode, Brad joins Matt Haycox to reveal the no-bollocks formula for building a brand that attracts followers, opportunities, and revenue in 2025. From the myths entrepreneurs believe about branding to the raw truth about consistency, conten…

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EP 45 — Making Debt Move Faster with Androo and Andy from HypurrFi 1:05:12

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We sit down with Androo and Andy from HypurrFi who are building at the intersection of on-chain credit and real-world usability.While most DeFi protocols treat borrowing as a one-time action, HypurrFi is making debt dynamic. Think refinancing, real-time spending, and routing capital across markets—without closing your position. We cover: — Why Hypu…

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The Future of Web3: How Crypto Is Reinventing the Internet 36:31

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The internet as you know it is about to change. Web3 isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a revolution in how we trade, connect, and build businesses online. But what does it really mean for entrepreneurs right now? In this episode, we dive deep into the future of crypto and Web3 with insider insights from serial entrepreneur Matthias Mende, founder of Bonu…

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The UK Is Insolvent: Rob Moore’s Hard Truth About the Economy 1:09:01

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Britain is broke, and entrepreneur Rob Moore isn’t holding back. In this explosive conversation, he claims the UK is insolvent and run by leaders who get “rewarded for failure” while punishing risk-takers. From the dangers of overtaxation and borrowing, to why he thinks successful entrepreneurs should be running the country, Rob delivers his unfilt…

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Bitcoin, Risky Altcoins & How One Woman Trades for Profit in a Man’s Game 26:45

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🚀 Want to scale your business to £20k+ months? Download Matt’s Power of One blueprint 👉 THE POWER OF ONE From a corporate desk job to trading crypto full-time in Dubai. Maria Anderson is living proof that you don’t need a finance degree or Wall Street background to win big in the markets. She ditched her “boring” 9–5, learned the ropes through onli…

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Daniel Priestley: The £10M Hack & Why Your Personal Brand Is Your Secret Weapon 58:12

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How do you take your business from £0 to £10 million in just three years? Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Daniel Priestley did exactly that, and he's here to show you how. In this powerful, no-bollocks conversation, Daniel shares practical strategies and proven tactics that propelled him to rapid entrepreneurial success. Discover why bui…

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From Idea to Reality: A 7-Day Blueprint for Procrastinators Looking to Build a Successful Business 9:44

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You've got a business idea, but you’re stuck. You're waiting for the perfect time, making excuses, and watching your dreams get further and further away. This is your wake-up call. In this video, business mentor Matt Haycox gives you the no-bullshit, step-by-step roadmap to go from a business idea to a real-life launch in just seven days. You'll le…

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My Brother Died: George Armstrong on Environment, Mental Health & Escaping the UK for Freedom 33:30

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Want to build a business that actually pays you? Start with The Power of One, the no-bollocks blueprint to £20k+ months 👉 https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One He built a multimillion-pound business after navigating immense personal challenges and confronting the ultimate tragedy. George Armstrong isn’t just another online coach. He's a battle-tes…

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Ep 44 — How to Stake HYPE Permissionlessly with Omnia from Kinetiq 1:11:05

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Kinetiq co-founder and Hyperliquid contributor Omnia joins to unpack how Hyperliquid evolved from a DEX into a liquidity layer, what HIPs unlock, and why apps like Phantom and Kinetiq are treating it as default. Chapters — 00:00 Podcast Opening & Disclaimer 00:19 Kinetic's Launch & Market Context 03:20 Hyperliquid's Core Thesis 11:33 Hyperliquid Te…

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Ajit Nawalkha, The Coach's Coach: Why You Quit Self-Help & How To Master Your Potential 47:12

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Struggling to scale or convert despite all your “knowledge”? Reset your strategy with The Power of One 👉 https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One You don’t need a certificate to change lives, you need experience, empathy, and real-world credibility. Ajit Nawalkha is the co-founder behind EverCoach and a key force in Mindvalley’s global rise. In this …

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8 Brutal Truths To Grow Your Network & Win High-Value Deals (Even If You're Not A Natural) 8:15

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Want to grow your network, even if you’re not a natural schmoozer? This episode is your no-bollocks blueprint. In today’s episode, I break down the 8 proven strategies I’ve used to build a global network of investors, entrepreneurs, and high-value partners without being fake, needy, or pushy. From attracting people through content, to the cheat-cod…

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The Brutal Truth About Raising Money (From a Man Who Raised $1.5B) 50:31

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🎯 Want to raise capital like a pro and build your next big thing? Start here 👉 Capital Catalyst Waitlist He raised $1.5 billion, without following the rules. Oussama Ammar built a billion-euro empire, rewrote the rules of fundraising, and is now using AI to take over animation. From Y Combinator-style accelerators to storytelling your way to invest…

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Inside the world of Pixels: building a social Web3 gaming empire 54:08

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In the 74th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Heidi Christine, CMO and Head of Community at Pixels, joins us to talk about Pixels vibrant Web3 farming game with over 10 million users. Heidi takes us through her journey from studying electrical engineering to leading one of the most community-driven Web3 games in the space. We dive dee…

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🤝 We’re Not in a Financial Crisis — It’s a Crisis of Trust with Dan Ariely | Ep. #96 1:09:47

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Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why h…

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Why You're Living A Life You Don't Want (The TRUTH About Conditioning & Motivation) 34:26

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Are you living a life you actually want? Or just the one you’ve been conditioned to accept? In this no-bollocks conversation, I sat down with performance coach Jason Lamar to break down the uncomfortable truth about why most people are unhappy, and what to actually do about it. We talked about personal development, societal programming, and why wai…

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No Bollocks Real Estate: Yana Lebedeva on The SHOCKING Truth About Dubai & Why Most Agents Fail. 51:09

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Most people don’t need 100 clients. They need one. That’s the secret behind my brand new eBook The Power of One, the framework I used to land deals, build a multi-million pound brand, and build a business based on deep, strategic relationships. 👉 Grab your copy now: https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One This week, I sat down in person with Dubai r…

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How To Manage Your Money Like The 1% 7:06

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Ready to Raise Capital? Join the waiting list for Capital Catalyst, Matt Haycox’s proven system for raising serious money. Whether you're chasing £100K or £10M, this bulletproof roadmap is for founders who want capital without the bullshit. 👉 https://oxa3iqyfbbf.typeform.com/Capital __________________________________________________________________…

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Rebuilding the Creator Economy with AI, Music & Web3 | Taral Gurung of Soundbeats 51:07

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In this episode, Taral Gurung, founder and CEO of Soundbeats, shares with us a groundbreaking platform at the intersection of AI, music, gaming, and Web3. Taral’s journey from finance student to serial entrepreneur is anything but ordinary. From launching an education center in Hong Kong to working on metaverse initiatives for Bollywood award shows…

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Sarah Poynton-Ryan: From £60K Debt to Financial Freedom (The Truth About Banks, Spending & Your "F*ck You" Number). 36:14

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At 27, Sarah Poynton-Ryan found herself drowning in £60,000 of debt, credit cards, loans, bad decisions, and no financial education to fall back on. Fast forward a few years, and she’s built a property empire, authored a bestselling book, and now educates thousands on the real mechanics of money. In this episode, Matt and Sarah go deep into the tru…

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☁️The Future of Cloud? How ICN Built a $7M+ Decentralized Empire with Sebastian Pfeiffer | Ep. #95 52:05

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Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, an…

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Giuliano Gonzalez on Why "Coffee Meetings" Are Low Status & How To Actually Win High-Value Clients. 40:19

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Matt Haycox sits down with Giuliano Gonzalez, entrepreneur, podcaster, digital PR strategist, and viral content machine, to unpack how he turned his name into a business, and his business into a brand. From growing up in Australia to blowing up in Dubai, Giuliano reveals: The real difference between Aussie and Dubai entrepreneurial culture (and why…

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20 Brutal Truths For Unstoppable Success (Ego, Habits & The Real Road Ahead) 17:48

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After 20 years in business, and over £750 million in deals, Matt Haycox has learned a thing or two. And in this No Bollocks episode, he’s sharing the 20 most important lessons that will radically shift how you work, live, and grow. These aren’t fluffy affirmations. They’re real-world truths. From building a bulletproof network to protecting your en…

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Ep 43 — Why it's not NAV but Native Yield with Leah and Max from Sol Strategies 43:50

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While everyone's been copying MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, Sol Strategies took a different approach. CEO Leah Wald and CTO Max Kaplan join me to discuss why they're building actual infrastructure around Solana instead of just holding tokens. Sol Strategies is a publicly listed company (CSE: HODL) - formerly Cypherpunk Holdings - that transform…

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Why Your Morning Routine Is Total Bollocks & The Real Key To Unstoppable Productivity 10:22

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Forget the 5am club. This is the truth about morning routines. Matt Haycox breaks down the myth of the "perfect morning" and why most advice around 6am wakeups and cold plunges is just recycled bollocks. Instead, he shares the real routines that move the needle, from blocking your time for high-leverage tasks to eliminating distractions that waste …

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Domains = the NEXT BIG Crypto Investment?! 💸 With Fred Hsu | Ep. #94 49:41

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🌐 Discover the future of digital real estate! In this exclusive interview with Fred Hsu, CEO of D3, we dive into the world of DomainFi—the next big thing in Web3 and crypto! Learn how domains like Chat.com (sold for $30M!) are becoming billion-dollar assets and how D3 is tokenizing domains on the DOMA blockchain to unlock passive income, fractional…

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Neil Patel: The Digital Marketing Guru's Brutal Truths on Brand, AI & Winning Everywhere Else 30:40

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You’ve read his blogs. You’ve seen his face on every marketing search result. But you’ve never heard Neil Patel like this. In this episode, Neil opens up about how he built a $10M personal brand, why Google is no longer enough, and how the smartest entrepreneurs are dominating with omnichannel presence in 2025. We break down: The myth of “SEO is de…

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🤯The Collapse Countdown: Ronald G. Wayne on Money’s Future | Ep. #93 1:09:31

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🚨 Is the global economy on the brink of collapse? In this Holistic Investments episode, Ronald G. Wayne, co-founder of Apple, dives deep into the looming inflation crisis and the inevitable failure of fiat currencies. Author of Tomorrow’s Money, Wayne shares shocking insights on why every currency will turn to dust, the true nature of money, and ho…

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Building the Future of Cross-Chain DeFi with Leo Vigna | Veraswap, Chainlink & Web3 Innovation 1:12:52

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In episode 72 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we chat with Leo Vigna, CEO and Co-founder of Veraswap. Leo shares his incredible journey into Web3, starting from his early days in crypto in 2017, winning third place at ETH Denver 2020, and scaling Chainlink node operations with Vulcan Link. He dives into the technical details of what it mean…

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The 3 Powerhouse Strategies That Built My Business Empire 5:53

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In this short, sharp solo episode, Matt Haycox lays out the three strategies that have built his empire, and why most entrepreneurs are doing it all wrong. You’ll learn: Why networking is your #1 secret weapon (and how to stop doing it like a rookie). The brutal truth about raising finance, and why you're probably pitching it all wrong. Why working…

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Dmitry Krasnogor: The Russian Entrepreneur Who Built Dubai & His Brutal Truths About Networking 38:54

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From Russia to the Emirates: How Dmitry Krasnogor Cracked the Dubai Business Code What happens when a sharp-minded entrepreneur from Russia lands in Dubai with nothing but hustle, vision, and an eye for opportunity? In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dmitry Krasnogor to unpack 18 years of real business growth in the UAE, from building a co…

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Unleash Your Focus: Why You're Really Distracted (It's NOT Your Phone) & The Secret to Unstoppable Concentration. 4:51

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Are distractions killing your productivity? In this episode, Matt Haycox flips the mic and shares his raw truth about focus, discipline, and doing work that actually matters. Forget bollocks, this is the no-nonsense breakdown of why most people fail to stay focused, anda how to fix it. Matt explains how loving what you do is the ultimate productivi…

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Tokenizing Real Estate & Gold: Kevin Rusher on RAAC's Seamless TradFi-DeFi Bridge 1:18:51

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Kevin Rusher, founder and CEO of Regnum Aurum Acquisition Corp (RAAC), joins us in episode 71 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Kevin, a Web3 native with a background in accounting and finance, shares his fascinating journey from writing a fintech paper about Bitcoin to becoming a power user in DeFi and eventually leading RAAC. He recounts hi…

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The Pitfalls of Being Fake Online: Why Authenticity Wins in Business 4:38

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Faking it online? Here’s why it’s killing your credibility and costing you real business. In this brutally honest solo episode, Matt Haycox shares one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs fall into on social media, trying to be someone they’re not. From forced personas to attention-chasing tactics, Matt breaks down why being fake is not just unsustai…

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The Unspoken Truth About Bankruptcy: Why It's Your Friend, Not Your Nightmare & How It Offers A Clean Start 6:42

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Think Bankruptcy is the END? Think AGAIN! This week, I'm busting myths about bankruptcy! It's not glamorised, but it's often misunderstood and NOT as catastrophic as you think. In fact, it could be your fresh start! This is why the fear of financial loss holds people back. I reveal how bankruptcy can actually be a blessing in disguise , drawing a l…

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Anthony Chiaravallo: From NYC Boiler Room Sales to Marketing Master (The Real ROI of Brand). 35:00

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What’s the real difference between building a brand and building a business? In this episode of No Bollocks, Anthony Chiaravallo, founder and CEO of Valo Media, breaks it down. From humble beginnings in a New York City "boiler room" startup to leading in the digital ad space, he shares what it really takes to scale in 2025’s fast-changing marketing…

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Mic Drop #7: Warren Buffett's REAL Secret & Why You're NOT Getting Rich 5:20

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In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. This week, we pull back the curtain on the legendary Warren Buffett. While many focus on his investment prowess, Matt and Rob…

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EP 42 — Avoiding the Hidden Tax of DeFi with Nikita from BarterSwap 46:57

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What actually happens after you hit “swap”? In this episode, Saurabh is joined by Nikita Ovchinnik, founder of BarterSwap, to break down the mechanics of routing, MEV, solvers, and the invisible infrastructure that powers billions in DeFi volume. They explore:– Why AMMs leak value and how orderbooks are making a comeback– The role of solvers, searc…

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Reinventing DeFi with AI: Victor Lee’s Bold Vision Behind MAIGA 1:06:46

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In this episode, we talk with Victor Lee, co-founder and CEO of MAIGA, about his journey from a fintech and banking background into the world of crypto and Web3 since 2018. He shares valuable insights from building machine learning startups, navigating DeFi cycles, and emphasizes the importance of creating monetization models that go beyond hype in…

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Rob Moore: The Brutal Truth About UK Taxes, How To Build Real Wealth & Why I'm Moving To Dubai. 59:40

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You think success is about luck? Rob Moore says you’re dead wrong. In this no-nonsense episode, entrepreneur, author, and millionaire mentor Rob Moore strips back the truth about money, mindset, and making it big. From going broke to building an empire—this is the side of success they don’t teach in school. We talk about the real reason most people…

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The 15-Minute Secret To A Happier Mind: Unlocking Mental Well-being & Closing The Women's Exercise Gap with Ana Seixas (ASICS) 30:56

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This episode isn’t about selling shoes. It’s about why millions of women aren’t moving – and how that’s silently impacting mental health worldwide. In this powerful conversation, Matt Haycox sits down with Ana Seixas, Head of Marketing for ASICS Middle East, to uncover the science, the stigma, and the surprising stats behind the mental health crisi…

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The Billionaire Lie: Why "They Shouldn't Exist" Is A Dangerous Myth You Need To Unlearn 6:05

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Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist — Really? Let’s Break It Down. Social media is screaming that billionaires are the root of all evil. "Tax the rich!" "Redistribute their wealth!" "Nobody needs that much money!" Sounds good on TikTok. Falls apart in real life. In this episode, Matt Haycox takes aim at one of the most viral (and flawed) arguments online …