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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.
Episodes
226 episodes
Buy a Business Instead of Starting One: The Acquisition Playbook | Dee Ludlow
Most people think building a business means starting from scratch. Dee Ludlow’s view: it’s often smarter to buy momentum.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dee Ludlow to unpack how business acquisitions work at the smal...
In 5 Minutes: 8 Ways to Grow Your Network (Fast, Free, and Practical)
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, c...
How AI Will 10X Your Business (And Why You're Already Behind) | John Lee
This episode isn't about social media followers. It's about why millions of business owners are already being left behind, and most of them don't even know it yet.In this conversation, Matt Haycox sits down with John Lee, entrepreneur, i...
Beverly Hills Wealth Manager: How the 1% Protect Their Money | Richard McWhorter
Most people focus on making money. The wealthy focus on keeping it.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Richard McWhorter, managing partner at SRM Private Wealth in Beverly Hills, to break down what high net worth clients actually...
In 3 Minutes: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Bankruptcy (Founder Mindset Reset)
Most people fear bankruptcy so much they stop taking the chances they need to build the business, and the life, they want. In this short No Bollocks lesson, Matt breaks down the uncomfortable truth: bankruptcy isn’t something to cha...
Stop Wasting Your Time on Podcast Interviews: Convert Listeners Into Clients
Most podcast guests talk for an hour, and walk away with nothing.In this 17-minute lesson, Matt shows you the exact storytelling framework that turns listeners into leads, calls, and clients, without sounding salesy. In this No ...
The Diary of a CEO Ads Guy: How to Scale with Meta | Tom Lewis
Most founders treat paid ads like a targeting game. Tom Lewis says it’s a creative + story + data loop, and if your ads look like everyone else’s, you’re in a race to the bottom.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Tom Lewis, adve...
He Sent 100,000,000 Cold Emails: Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong | Kevin Downey
Cold email isn’t dead — most people are just doing it wrong.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Kevin Downey, founder of a recruitment business specialising in sales hires and business development, and a guy who’s sent 100–110 mi...
WeWork Insider: Adam Neumann, SoftBank & the Coworking Truth | Alex Paessler
WeWork looked like a tech rocketship. The reality was real estate, lease risk, and a world-class story.In this episode, Matt speaks with Alex Paessler, former senior exec at WeWork and founder of Vallist, a premium flexible workspace ope...
Desperation Kills Deals: Negotiate Better in 7 Minutes
Most people lose negotiations before they even start, because they need the deal.In this 7-minute No Bollocks business lesson, Matt breaks down the simplest negotiation truth: power comes from options. If you’ve got other investors, othe...
£25 in the Bank to a £30M Valuation: The Spirits Brand Blueprint | Nishant Sharma
Most founders don’t fail because the product is bad, they fail because they run out of cash, lose focus, or can’t win distribution.In this episode, Matt sits down with Nishant Sharma, founder of Rutland Square Spirits, to unpack the real...
Six Bridges of Trust: Why Your Prospects Aren't Buying (And It's Not Your Script)
A No Bollocks business lesson on building the kind of trust that closes deals before you even open your mouth.If people are hearing your pitch, watching your content, or jumping on your calls, but still not buying; you don't hav...
In 7 Minutes: How the 1% Invest as Entrepreneurs (Business First)
Most entrepreneurs make the same mistake: they have a few good months and assume it’ll last forever. It won’t. Business has ups and downs, and that’s exactly why the 1% invest differently. In this short No Bollocks business lesson, ...
Red Bull Racing & Coutts Bank Coach: Business Stress vs Combat Stress | Simon Jeffries
Most high performers look capable on paper. But under real pressure? They become reactive, inconsistent, and start slipping into boom, bust cycles. Simon Jeffries has spent 10 years solving exactly why that happens, and how to fix it.Sim...
From Bedroom Science to Business Disruption - Saba Yussouf
Most disruptors don't fail because their idea is wrong, they fail because the world isn't ready for it. Saba Yussouf explains what entrepreneurs must understand about backing themselves so no bad deal, bad partner, or bad timing can stop them a...
Stop Losing Sales in Your DMs: Build an Appointment-Setting Team
Right now, your DMs are probably where your multi-million dollar dreams go to die.You think you’re “scaling.” You’ve hired a couple of offshore VAs for five bucks an hour, handed them a generic script, and told them to go "hunt."
Funnels vs Websites: The Lead Gen Truth Most Founders Miss | Alisha Conlin-Hurd
Most founders don’t have a marketing problem, they have a clarity + economics problem.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Alisha Conlin Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion Experience, a lead-gen and funnel agency working with 7–8 figu...
In 8 Minutes: Turn Your Audience Into Cash (The Cash-On-Demand Playbook)
You’ve got people watching. Liking. Agreeing. Trusting you.But your bank account isn’t seeing any of it yet.In this bite-sized No Bollocks business lesson, Matt breaks down the Cash-On-Demand Strategy, a simple “Offer Campaign” that ...
In 7 Minutes: How to Negotiate Better Deals (Build Options)
Most people think walking away means you failed.Matt’s take: walking away has made him millions, because the strongest position in any negotiation is being ready to walk. Not bluffing. Not games. Being genuinely fine if it doesn’t happen to...
Bankrupt to “Cowboy Closer”: The Truth About Making Money Online
Most people don’t fail because they’re “lazy”. They fail because they keep waiting to feel ready.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Connor Western, better k...
From 11 Employees to $600M: The Customer Experience Growth Playbook
Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They’ve got a customer experience problem, and they’re bleeding repeat sales without even realising it.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dan Daly, who spent 20 years in automotive...
Dragons’ Den Founder: The App That Knocks Years Off Your Mortgage | Jinesh Vohra
Pay off your mortgage faster with this episode! Matt Haycox sits down with Jinesh Vohra, founder of Sprive, a mortgage management app that helps homeowners pay down their mortgage faster by using cashback from everyday shoppi...
How to Hire Great Developers Without Going Broke (Matt Watson)
If you’re building software, chances are you’re leaking money in one of three places: hiring, process, or building the wrong thing too slowly.In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Matt Watson — 5x founder and CEO of Full ...
From Council Estate to 8 Figures: The Private Equity Exit Blueprint
Most founders say they want an exit. Very few build a business that someone will actually write a cheque for.In this episode, Matt sits down with Andrew Hulbert, founder of Pareto (UK facilities management), a working-class, council-esta...
