What happens when you lose everything… and build back bigger? In this brutally honest and wildly entertaining episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dariush Soudi to unpack his unfiltered journey through nightlife, failure, redemption, and business at the highest level.
From owning a strip club and dealing with gangs, to surviving bankruptcy and bouncing back into venture capital and private wealth, this is the side of entrepreneurship you don’t see on LinkedIn.
You’ll hear about what really happens behind the scenes in high-risk industries, how Matt turned rock bottom into his biggest breakthrough, and why success has nothing to do with playing it safe.
🎧 Watch now for stories, strategies, and lessons that prove real success starts when the BS ends.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Matt’s journey to entrepreneurship
8:53 – Starting a strip club: risk vs reward
21:09 – Asset finance & tipping culture in the US vs UK
26:06 – The influence of gangs on UK business
31:47 – Hiring talent in the nightlife industry
37:51 – The challenges of getting a strip club licence
42:02 – What a balanced life actually looks like
43:28 – Reflections on marriage & personal growth
47:01 – Losing everything: bankruptcy
53:22 – Redemption: rebuilding from the ground up
55:31 – New business, new mindset
1:00:51 – Venture capital & making smart moves
1:04:32 – Inflation, recession & economic truth
1:10:33 – The reality of England today
1:15:28 – Why yachting isn’t just about luxury
1:23:31 – Podcasting & the power of content
1:27:25 – Matt’s personal recipe for success
1:28:38 – What’s next for Matt
1:31:47 – Alfie’s story & giving back
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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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