Imagine building a business that loses money, on purpose. That’s exactly what Tom Strickland did with Roar 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 trust, influence, and long-term leverage when you’re strapped for cash and starting from scratch.

We cover:

• Why your network is more valuable than profit.
• How a travel business became a credibility machine.
• The “marketing budget” strategy that fuels real deal flow.
• What most founders get wrong about business models.
• The Bali concierge service that actually makes the money.

Resources & Links:
→ Download The Power of One – Matt’s blueprint to scale fast: https://site.matt-haycox.com/the-power-of-one
→ Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomstrickland/
→ Subscribe for no-bollocks business content every week: https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/

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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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