No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
Welcome to No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, the business podcast for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone who wants to build big without the bullshit.
I’m Matt Haycox: investor, founder, and straight-talking business mentor. I’ve funded nearly £1 billion in UK business loans, bounced back from bankruptcy, and now own and advise multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across sectors, from property and e-commerce to finance and hospitality.
This podcast cuts through the noise. No bollocks. No gurus. Just raw conversations, real strategies, and the lessons you actually need to succeed in business.
Each episode features unfiltered insights from me and guests who’ve built it, lost it, and built it back bigger.
So buckle up. It’s time to learn how to do business, properly.
No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
In 5 Minutes: 8 Ways to Grow Your Network (Fast, Free, and Practical)
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Networking isn’t about being loud. It’s about being useful, visible, and around the right people.
In this short No Bollocks business lesson, Matt gives you 8 ways to grow your network that anyone can start today, regardless of business, confidence, or budget. You’ll learn how to attract opportunities through content, build goodwill by helping people already in your circle, and expand outside your niche so you meet the kind of people who create deals.
This is networking for entrepreneurs who hate “networking”.
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:11 – 1) Do something that draws people in (content)
0:57 – 2) Help people already in your network
1:30 – 3) Surround yourself with great networkers
2:10 – 4) Say yes
2:26 – 5) Expand beyond your niche
2:58 – 6) Have something to talk about (be interesting + authentic)
3:38 – 7) Quality over quantity
3:57 – 8) Start a podcast (networking shortcut)
4:49 – Final thoughts
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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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