Most founders obsess over raising capital. But my guest today, Aidan Walsh, built a luxury brand entirely self-funded, after growing up on a pearl farm.

You’ll learn:

• Lessons from growing up in a family business.
• Why self-funding can build stronger brands.
• The truth about building luxury products without investors.

Aidan Walsh is the founder of a luxury luggage business, Aidan, and comes from a heritage of pearl farming, a unique story of patience, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship.

⌚ Timestamps:

0:00 - Unique Upbringing on a Pearl Farm

16:33 - Transition to Entrepreneurship

21:08 - The Journey of a Nomad

22:09 - Founding a Luxury Luggage Brand

25:09 - Understanding Customer Psyche

28:21 - Navigating the Launch Process

33:17 - Marketing Strategies and Growth

37:52 - Future Aspirations and Brand Expansion

🚀 Want focus and clarity? Grab my eBook The Power of One 👉 https://site.matt-haycox.com/the-power-of-one

📘 Resources:
– Capital Catalyst 👉 https://oxa3iqyfbbf.typeform.com/Capital
– No Bollocks Community 👉 https://academy.matt-haycox.com/communities/groups/no-bollocks-growth-community/home

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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

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