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Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#76 Why founders keep hiring the wrong people (and what to do instead)Logan Merrick is the co-founder of Willbound, a company helping founder-led businesses hire elite talent from the Philippines. In this episode, we talk about why most offshore hiring fails, what founders get wrong about delegation, and how Logan rebuilt after burning out and publicly crashing his first company.He shares the lessons from running a lean 7-figure e-commerce brand, how that led to building Willbound, and why the quality of your hires determines how fast, or how painfully, you scale.Whether you're hiring your first operator or trying to build...
2025-06-241h 19Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#75 How to build real authority in 2025In this episode, I sit down with Sam Winsbury, founder of Kurogo, a leading personal branding agency working with founders and CEOs. Sam shares how he built Kurogo from a solo freelancing gig into a 15-person team generating 30–50 inbound leads a month through content.We cover:• Why personal branding is still underrated in B2B• How Sam landed his first clients and scaled his offer• What positioning actually means, and why most founders skip it• The pricing lessons that took Kurogo from £500 retainers to revenue-share deals• Hiring...
2025-06-171h 04Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#74 This AI Powered Marketplace Is Replacing Cold Outreach with Creator InfluenceDavid Walsh is back on the pod, and this time, Limelight isn’t just an idea. It’s a fast-growing B2B creator marketplace that’s helping brands like HubSpot, Xero, and Webflow tap into niche creators for measurable growth.In this episode, we dive into:• Why cold outreach is dying — and what’s replacing it• The power of niche creators in B2B marketing• How Limelight is using AI and data to scale partnerships• David’s no-BS approach to startup building• Fundraising lessons from a second-time founder
2025-04-1450 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#73 How Two Brothers with No Industry Experience Are Shaking Up the Drinks MarketHow do you build a drinks brand from scratch with zero experience, no industry connections, and giants like Bud Light as your competitors?In this episode, James Smith shares how he and his brother turned a simple idea (healthier, low-sugar vodka sodas) into Arrowtown, a drinks brand that's making serious waves.From disastrous first batches and legal threats to bootstrapping sales by hand-delivering cases around their hometown, James opens up about the messy reality of entrepreneurship. We cover:• Why their initial lack of industry experience became their gr...
2025-03-311h 08Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#72 Why 'Following the Herd' Might Be Your Smartest Business Move Yet with Tom RidgesIn this episode, I sit down with Tom Ridges, founder of Herdify, to explore how understanding human behaviour and herd mentality can revolutionize your marketing strategy. Tom shares his incredible journey, from spending £70K on a failed app to discovering a unique way of using behavioural science and herd dynamics to help businesses pinpoint exactly where their customers are.We dive deep into why traditional demographic marketing often fails and how Herdify achieves jaw-dropping results by tapping into the conversations customers are already having. Tom also candidly reveals key lessons l...
2025-03-241h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#71 We Tried These Life Hacks! Here’s What Actually Works! with Nick DanielsIn today's episode, we try something new. Byron is joined by Nick Daniels, and we reflect on our experiences and insights from the past year, discussing life hacks, technology, productivity, and mindset shifts. We share personal anecdotes and practical tips that have significantly impacted our lives, emphasizing the importance of intentional habits and reframing perspectives to enhance well-being and success. We also discuss the importance of taking action as a key differentiator for success, how to transform everyday frustrations into gratitude, and the lessons learned from past failures.
2025-03-101h 37Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#70 Why Attention Is the New Currency (And How to Use It) with Matt Wheeler-BarrettIn this conversation, Byron and Matt Wheeler-Barrett discuss the inception and mission of Unyfy, a B2B personal branding agency. They explore the significance of personal branding in today's digital landscape, the importance of building relationships with clients, and the impact of social media trends. Matt shares insights on leveraging AI for content creation and reflects on his early entrepreneurial experiences, emphasizing the lessons learned and the realities of running a business. The discussion culminates in thoughts on growth, responsibility, and future aspirations for Unyfy. In this...
2025-02-2553 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#69 The ONE Leadership Skill You’re Probably Ignoring (But Shouldn’t) with James FlemingIn this episode I'm joined by, James Fleming, Managing Director of Power Within Training.We discuss the unique approach of his leadership development company, focusing on motivational intelligence.He shares his journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of understanding human motivation and adapting leadership styles for the modern workforce.James reflects on the challenges and growth his business experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of resilience and support in overcoming doubts and achieving success.In this conversation, James shares his...
2025-02-1057 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#68 How to Scale a Business & Lead with Vulnerability – Libby Swan’s Entrepreneurial PlaybookIn this episode, Libby Swan discusses her journey with Axioned, a technology services firm, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. She shares insights on scaling a business, managing diverse teams, and the impact of AI on operations. Libby emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in leadership and the privilege of starting a business. The discussion also touches on the significance of help and mentorship, the process of manifestation, and the essential human skills needed in today's business landscape.In the episode, we discuss:• Axioned • Entrepreneurship requ...
2025-02-0337 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#67 How You Can Transform Fear into Confidence and Build Your Dream CareerJoin us for another episode of Another Excuse!In this conversation, Kevin Tewis discusses his marketing consultancy, Starbridge, and its unique approach to audience engagement, emphasizing the importance of understanding demographics and utilizing data effectively. We explore the role of events in marketing, the impact of generational differences, and the significance of trends. Kevin also shares insights on the evolving landscape of platforms like TikTok and the necessity of creative testing in marketing strategies. He shares his journey from a nervous teenager seeking creative opportunities to a successful entrepreneur...
2025-01-2852 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#66 The Future of Live Events: Data, Decentralization, and Disruption with Iqbal AmeerToday's guest is Iqbal Ameer the founder of Livescape and All-Access.In this conversation, Byron and Iqbal Ameer discuss the journey of Livescape, a live entertainment company, from its inception to today. Iqbal shares insights into the challenges of organizing live events, the evolution of the music industry, and the impact of the pandemic. They also delve into Iqbal's new project, All Access Anonymous, which aims to solve data-related issues in the live entertainment industry by authenticating fan data through a gamified experience. In this conversation, Iqbal...
2024-12-1659 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#65 Building a B2B creator partnership platform with David WalshIn this conversation, David discusses his journey in founding Limelight, a platform for B2B influencer marketing. He shares insights on the evolution of influencer marketing, the challenges of customer acquisition, and the importance of building a personal brand. David also reflects on his previous ventures, including a watch company and an HR tech startup, emphasizing the significance of research and validation in entrepreneurship. We also discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, including the right timing for business decisions, the emotional challenges of leadership, and the importance of community and mentorship...
2024-11-111h 00Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#64 Running a business with ADHD with Kate La TrobeToday’s guest is Kate La Trobe. Kate is the founder of her own neurodiversity consulting and coaching business. In the episode she shares her journey into the field of neurodiversity consulting, discussing her personal experiences with ADHD and how they shaped her career. She emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiversity, the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, and the significance of proper diagnosis. Kate also delves into her entrepreneurial journey, the realities of running a business, and the skills necessary for success, particularly for those with ADHD. Our...
2024-11-051h 00Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#63 The Rise of the Gig Economy with Sydney SamThis week's guest is Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Workspace Global from a traditional agency to a SaaS model designed to support small businesses with creative services. Sydney shares his insights on the challenges of educating the market, sourcing talent from Africa, and the importance of a robust vetting process for quality assurance. He also reflects on the future of business operations, the gig economy, and his personal journey into entrepreneurship, emphasising the need for action and problem-solving in business.We...
2024-10-2159 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#62 The Future of Work with Greg CookeThis week's guest is Greg Cooke, the founder of Rafiki.In this conversation, we discuss his startup's evolution from a recruitment agency to a platform that connects freelancers in Africa with global businesses.Greg shares insights on the freelancer economy, the challenges faced in sourcing talent, and the benefits for both freelancers and clients. The discussion also touches on the future of work, the importance of continuous learning, and the fundraising journey through an accelerator program.Greg highlights the development of Rafiki X, a SaaS platform aimed at enhancing collaboration...
2024-09-301h 01Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#61 Data-Driven Strategies with Veronica BritsThis week's guest is Veronica Brits, the founder of Feedflex Creatives. A company that focuses on driving creative and media teams into full automation and digital transformation. They use data-driven strategies to build feed structures for audience targeting and custom ad scripts. The company also offers the FeedFlex Bridge, a microservice methodology that helps traditional creative and media teams transition into big data skill sets. They primarily work in advertising, including Google ads and TV 360, to enrich targeting and personalize campaigns. Feedflex Creatives aims to empower teams and accelerate innovation...
2024-09-2436 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#60 Good marketing, good people and a good time with Emily DunlopEmily is the founder of the Good Marketing Club and she shares her journey of starting her own business and the principles she lives by. Emily tells us what a fractional CMO is and does and explains how she helps early-stage startups with their marketing strategies. We also discuss the value of personal branding and the challenges and rewards of starting her own business. We speak about the benefits and challenges of being your own boss and the importance of work-life integration. Emily shares how she manages her time, the importance of self-compassion...
2024-09-1752 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#59 Shifting Power Dynamics in Digital Economies at OpenFormat with Sarah WellerThis week’s guest is Sarah Weller, the CEO of OpenFormat.OpenFormat is shifting the power dynamics in digital economies by enabling creators and builders to make a sustainable income. They’re doing this by bringing together game economies, blockchain-based technologies, and AI. They’re building a tech stack that includes revenue splitting, micro payments, decentralized applications, and AI assistants. The five co-founders of Open Format have diverse skills and backgrounds, and they came together with a shared mission to redistribute wealth and rethink value exchanges. They are focused on creating real utility and wor...
2024-09-091h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#58 Rent App: Simplifying Rent Payments and Building Credit with Andrew BorovskyThis week’s guest is Andrew Borovsky, the founder and CEO of Visible and Rent App.Visible is a company that aims to create a financial network for real estate. They’ve built Rent App, a platform that simplifies rent payments and helps renters build credit. The company focuses on tackling the complex, time-consuming, and costly aspects of real estate transactions and has chosen to start with rent payments because it is a large market and there is a need for digital solutions. Andrew has a background in product design and has previously start...
2024-09-0257 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#57 Building Meaningful Blockchain Brands with Claire MillwardThis week’s guest is Claire Millward, the founder of Block Digital.Block Digital is a marketing agency for blockchain companies. In the episode, Claire discusses the importance of building meaningful blockchain brands and the role of organic social media content in achieving this. She explains that she decided to start Block Digital after experiencing a dip in her freelance business and wanted to rebrand and scale. She emphasises the importance of taking action, building relationships, and being confident in entrepreneurship. Claire also discusses the significance of mindset, habit-building, and the...
2024-08-2644 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#56 Finding Harmony in Life and Work with Craig GillhamThis week’s guest is Craig Gillham, the founder of Socium10X.Socium10X is a platform that helps people and organizations transform by putting people at the heart of everything. Craig was inspired to start the business after going on a coaching journey himself. The business focuses on coaching, consulting, and creativity, and aims to leave organizations and individuals with the tools to continue their transformation on their own. The key themes of the conversation include the importance of dreams, taking action, investing in talent, and finding harmony in li...
2024-08-1951 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#55 From Personal Itch to Global Platform: The Story of RiverIn this episode, we have a conversation with Rae Lambert, the founder of River.River is an in-person event and social platform that orchestrates events at a global scale for brands and influencers by leveraging volunteer hosts sourced from the community. The idea for River came from solving Rae's own itch of wanting to meet like-minded people in the tech industry. The platform started with hosting meetups for the All-In Podcast and grew rapidly to include other popular podcasts and communities. We discuss it all. The challenges and the wins...
2024-08-121h 05Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#54 From Desk Job to Dream Life: The Amazing Transformation to Become an Entrepreneur at 52Scott is the founder of Drone Legends, a STEM education program that brings drones into classrooms and uses them as a means to engage children in learning across STEM disciplines and character development. Scott was inspired to start the business after experiencing an existential crisis and realizing he wanted to do something different with his life. He took a risk, cut out negative influences, and surrounded himself with motivational content and resources to stay motivated. He emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk and taking action to pursue your passions and create the life...
2024-08-051h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#53 $9 Million Exit at 24 years old with Jack CreganJack is a successfully exited entrepreneur at the age of 25. He shares his journey and chats about the businesses he started. He started with e-commerce and dropshipping, and ventured into various e-commerce products, including breathalyzers and wireless earbuds, using influencer marketing to drive sales. Throughout the journey, he faced challenges with suppliers and payment processors. To overcome these challenges, he built relationships with banks and started a checkout and payment page CRM business called Rebills. He emphasizes the importance of commitment and adaptation in the e-commerce industry. In this conversation...
2024-07-291h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#52 Taking Calculated Risks and Moving Forward with Nicolas LognathThis week's guest is Nicolas Lognath, the co-founder of Omninela. Nicolas shares his entrepreneurial journey in the healthcare industry. Omninela is a solution that delivers healthcare products and services to people across South Africa. They have an online store with over 10,000 healthcare and lifestyle products, as well as medical practice certification for clinical services. Nicolas and his brother started the business with a small investment of R5,000 and took calculated risks along the way. They pivoted their business model multiple times and focused on solving problems in the supply chain management of hospitals...
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Diet Starts Monday PodcastHow to Stop Making Excuses (Ft. Byron Grealy)Welcome to Make Your Monday! This week, we're joined by Byron Grealy, the dynamic host of the Another Excuse podcast. Byron shares his stories of diving into journeys of founders, self-starters, and entrepreneurs, uncovering what it takes to make that crucial first step. We also hear about his inspiring journey of being sober for four years and explore Hyrox, the latest fitness competition that blends running with functional fitness exercises to test overall athletic ability, endurance, and strength.
Tune in for a conversation packed with insights and motivation!
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2024-07-2238 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#51 Opportunities and Growth in Personal Branding with Shoaib AhmedShoaib Ahmed is the founder of Yellow Hippo, a LinkedIn personal branding agency. He shares his journey and insights on building a personal brand and scaling a business. He started Yellow Hippo to help creators, founders, and executives build their brands on LinkedIn. Shoaib emphasizes the importance of community building, content creation, and marketing to people in personal branding.Shoaib discusses the opportunities that have come from building his personal brand, including inbound clients, podcasting, speaking engagements, and networking. He also shares the processes and systems he has implemented to stay consistent and...
2024-07-1649 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#50 The Importance of Mindfulness in Entrepreneurship with Emily LeahyEmily discusses business The Feminine Template and the importance of embracing the unique contributions and strengths of women in the workplace. She shares her personal journey of discovering her own hormonal fluctuations and how they impact her cognition, mood, and energy levels. Emily emphasizes the need for a conversation around productivity that takes into account women's hormonal changes. She also highlights the importance of community and creating spaces where women can connect, share their struggles, and support each other. She shares her experiences of pivoting careers and starting her own businesses, emphasizing the importance of clarity...
2024-07-0857 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears# 49 Social Growth: How to start, how to keep going and everything in-between with Yasin MammeriYasin is a content creator with close to a million followers across platforms and the founder of Viral Video Club. Viral Video Club is a business focused on social growth. It includes a community, boot camps, courses and 1-1 coaching. Yasin also consults some of the biggest brands to help them with their social growth.In this episode, we discuss:• Collaboration and support being crucial for social growth• Why having a niche is important• Mindset and having a support network to overcome self-doubt• Experimentation and diversification being essentia...
2024-06-171h 23Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#48 Exploring Product Led Sales in B2B SaaS with Vincent JongVincent is the VP of Product at Dealfront as well as a founder and author.He discusses his experience as a founder and his work in the B2B SaaS space, focusing on the concept of product-led sales. He shares insights from his experience at Dealfront and explains the challenges and motivations behind writing a book on the topic.In the episode, we discuss:• The concept of product-led sales and its evolution in the B2B SaaS space• The challenges and motivations behind writing a book• The decision-making process• Leveraging AI and t...
2024-06-1051 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#47 Building a community for start-up marketers with Lottie UnwinLottie is the founder of Up World, a community for startup marketers, and Brand Hackers, a business providing fractional marketing teams for brands.Lottie shares her journey of starting Up World and discusses the challenges and strategies she used to build and grow the community. She also delves into the concept of interesting people, the importance of rest, and the balance between work and rest in her life.In this episode, we discuss:• Starting her businesses• Work-life balance • Prioritization coaching• Niche marketing • Scaling• Maintaining focusAnd so much more
2024-06-0349 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#46 Revolutionizing Shipping and Supply Chain with Izzy RosenzweigIzzy is the founder of Portless, a company that helps DTC brands increase profit margins and cash flow by using cross-border logistics. They help DTC brands with better cash flow by selling products just 2-3 days after production vs. 30-90 days by boat.In this episode, we discuss: • What Portless is and how it works • How Portless started • Izzy's previous companies • Pivoting and handling big challenges• How to build resilience • How to get used to fear• What it took to get the company off the ground And so much more
2024-05-2751 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#45 Stanley Henry - How to build an audience organicallyStanley is the founder of The Attention Seeker, a full-service Social Media & Creative Agency. He started the business 5 years ago and has grown it to over 25 employees and $2.4M in annual revenue. He has created content about his journey since he began and he shares a lot of valuable advice and insights into the industry. In this episode, we discuss: • How company started• How their services developed over time• Lead Generation: Inbound vs. Outbound Approaches• Public salaries• Embracing Rejection and Understanding Your Target Market• Creating Original Content to Showcase Capabilities• The str...
2024-05-0659 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#44 Jason Valenti - Revolutionizing Exam Preparation with Adaptive LearningJason is the co-founder of Astrix AI, an adaptive learning platform for professional level exams. And the first exam they're focusing on is the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam. We discuss how it all started and what's wrong with the current way exam prep is done. In this episode, we discuss: • How Astrix works• Why Jason is tackling this problem • The importance of pivoting • How the LLM boom influenced how they make decisions for the future of the business• The Importance of Deliberate Practice and InstantFeedback• Taking the Leap and...
2024-04-1538 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#43 Matt Raad - Buying and Selling Online BusinessesMatt Raad is the Founder and CEO eBusiness Institute and the Host of the Digital Investors Podcast. He buys and sells online businesses and teaches others how to do it too. In the episode, we discuss: • Why online businesses are better than physical ones• His journey to financial freedom • How to scale and flip a website • What to look for when buying a business• The importance of Sales • Where to start And so much more...eBusiness Institute: WebsiteLinkedInPodcastMatt:
2024-04-0859 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#42 Stephen Dooley - Global Mobility as a PerkStephen Dooley is the founder of Roamr. Roamr is a platform that enables businesses to offer global mobility as a perk to their employees. It's a house swap and meetup platform and we get into all the details in this episode. In the episode, we discuss: • How Roamr started • What makes Roamr different to other platforms • The three criteria for starting a business • The importance of market research and how to do it • Finding a co-founder • Asking and perception of risk And so much more... Roamr: Website
2024-03-251h 00Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#41 Jean-Francois Lappas - The Impact of CoachingJean-Francois is the co-founder of wabya, a platform that connects you with the right coach. They aim to bring self-realisation through coaching to 1 billion people by 2023. In the episode, we discuss: • How wabya started • The meaning behind the name • What self-realisation means • Dealing with burnout • The impact coaching can have • The hurdles they've overcome And so much more... wabya: Website LinkedIn Instagram Jean-Francois: LinkedIn Follow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok Hoste...
2024-03-181h 08Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#40 James Pringle - Being a Founder, Investor and PodcasterJames is the co-founder and COO of Narchie, an investor at Portfolio Ventures and the co-host of the Riding Unicorns podcast. We cover it all in this episode, including how Narchie, a social marketplace for homeware, started. In the episode, we discuss: • How Narchie started • How they got 20,000 waitlist signups • What kind of businesses Portfolio Ventures invests in • The difficulties of being a founder • Why he started podcasting • The scrappy tactics he used to grow the podcast And so much more... Narchie: Website LinkedIn Instagram...
2024-03-111h 08Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#39 Arshad Chowdhury - Everything from starting to investing in a businessArshad is a partner at Betatron Venture Group, a VC fund investing in early-stage B2B companies across Asia. We chat about Betatron's investment thesis and Arshad's experience in running and starting businesses. In the episode, we discuss: • His investment thesis • What it takes to be a founder • His scrappy startup stories • Valuable lessons learned • De-risking starting a business • The importance of health And so much more... Betatron: Website LinkedIn Arshad: LinkedIn Medium Metronaps Power20 Follow Me:
2024-03-041h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#38 Niall Cleaver - Building a Luxury BrandNiall Cleaver is the founder of Cupsly. Cupsly is Britain's luxury coffee brand and their first product is a reusable coffee cup. The business is about to launch its first product and we discuss every Niall has learned so far. In the episode, we discuss: • How Niall had the idea for Cupsly • The benefits of building in public • What Cupsly will become • Mindset around the unknown • Slow is sometimes the fastest growth • Finding the right team And so much more... Cupsly: Website LinkedIn Instagram
2024-02-2649 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#37 Mack Grenfell - SEO made easy with AIMack Grenfell is the founder of Byword. Byword enables you to generate high-quality, AI-written articles at scale. You can upload 1,000s of keywords or titles, and create SEO-optimised articles in just a few clicks. We discuss all things AI and how the idea for Byword came about. In the episode, we discuss: • How Byword works • Building in the AI boom • Differentiating your product • Acquiring users and validating your idea • Trusted your gut and biases • Bootstrapping as an alternative And so much more... Byword : Website LinkedIn
2024-02-1945 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#36 Rayhaan Moughal - Give yourself the time to thinkRayhaan Moughal is the founder of Sidekick Accounting. Sidekick is an Accounting company with a big focus on assisting business leaders with strategy. We discuss many aspects of Rayhaan's business and how it all began. He provides some great insights into how to take that leap. In the episode, we discuss: • What Sidekick does • How sidekick started • Level 1,2 & 3 businesses • Fears of starting and time to think • Comparison holding you back • The traits of an entrepreneur And so much more... Sidekick Accounting: Website LinkedInInstagram
2024-02-1251 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#35 Tom Voller - Use everything as fuel to keep goingTom Voller is the founder of Dojo Films. Dojo Films is a production studio that works with a wide range of clients worldwide. They manage the production of projects with local teams to deliver high-quality work. We have a wide-ranging conversation about Tom's journey and how the company started. In the episode, we discuss: • What Dojo Films does • How the business works • How the company started • Tom's view on setbacks • The importance of cash flow • A valuable resource for entrepreneurs And so much more... Dojo Films: Website
2024-02-051h 03Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#34 James White - Everything costs something and everyone pays sooner or laterJames is the Founder of Best10. An App that makes fat loss easy. They pair you up with your very own coach who will plan all your meals and workouts for you. They’ll also be available to support you 12 hours a day, every day. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. In the episode, we discuss: • How he pivoted from law to opening a gym • His scrappy stories from starting • Creating the most basic MVP to start • Needing less money than you think • What makes a good entrepreneur• Future Plans f...
2024-01-2253 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#33 Different Reasons Why Founders StartAfter many episodes of asking founders why and how they started, I've begun to notice a few patterns. Every founder has a unique story, but the reasons why they started can be distilled down to a few common reasons. I've labelled them as archetypes and given them names, but you can call them what you want. Check out this episode and let me know whether any of these circumstances apply to you. Some of us are looking to start something and I've found having an understanding of these different reasons for starting can be that catalyst that...
2024-01-0818 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#32 Use what works, leave the restIt's the start of a new year. Everyone's talking about goals, resolutions and what they're going to achieve this year. It's overwhelming, to say the least. In this episode, I discuss what to do with all of this information and how you can make it useful to you without feeling like you're failing at every attempt. The idea is that there is no right way and we've got to find the way that works for you. I hope you find this helpful and that you have an awesome 2024. Resources...
2024-01-0208 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#31 What are you grateful for?In the Christmas spirit, this solo episode focuses on gratitude. I think everyone has something to be grateful for and in this episode; I cover an exercise and ask a few questions to get you thinking about what you might be grateful for. I think we should try our best to take note of the special things in our lives to put things into perspective. If you decide to complete the activity, let me know what you're grateful for.Follow Me: NewsletterLinkedInInstagramTwitter TikTokYouTube
2023-12-2516 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#30 Daniel Harding - Fixing Operations to Scale BusinessesDan is the Founder and Chairman of Sonorous Group. Sonorous is a London-based holding company, driving growth for innovative global enterprises. In the episode, we discuss: • How his entrepreneurial journey started • Why operations are so important • How businesses scale • Whether you need a good idea to start a business • What he looks for in founder • What he learned from scaling a business to exit And so much more... Sonorous: Website LinkedInDan: LinkedInFollow Me: NewsletterLinkedIn...
2023-12-181h 04Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#29 Renier Lombard - Social Selling and Personal BrandingRenier is the Managing Director of FLANCE Directive Creators (FDC). FDC is a multi-disciplinary consultancy and agency focused on nurturing business growth. They implement growth strategies that lead to tangible results for their clients. In the episode, we discuss: • How his entrepreneurial journey started • His unique education • Motivation • How he got into personal branding • The importance of building a personal brand • How being employed is more of a risk And so much more... FDC: Website LinkedIn Renier: LinkedInFollow Me:
2023-12-1159 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#28 Mbulelo Jili - Helping Brands Enter AfricaMbulelo Jili is the founder of The Local Agency. The Local Agency (TLA) specialises in assisting tech businesses in establishing a strong presence on the continent. In the episode, we discuss: • How TLA started • What TLA does • How Africa is unique • The approach to marketing in Africa • Mentorship • Taking risks And so much more... The Local Agency: Website LinkedInMbulelo: LinkedInFollow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTokYouTube Hosted on Ac...
2023-12-0441 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#27 Peter Hansell - Building a Remote Healthcare StartupPeter Hansell is the founder of Isla. Isla is a healthcare startup that enables the sharing of media to help clinicians make the best clinical decisions they can. They cover many specialities, changing how clinicians assess patients' conditions. In the episode, we discuss: • How Isla started • The lessons carried over from previous businesses • What inspired him to start Isla • Whether entrepreneurship can be learned • Networking for funding • What makes a good entrepreneur And so much more... Isla: WebsiteLinkedInTwitterPeter: Linked...
2023-11-271h 01Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#26 Eitan Stern - Doing Things Differently In a Traditional IndustryEitan Stern is the founder of Legalese. Legalese is a creative legal practice which has redesigned legal services to suit creative, start-up, and tech-based businesses by making them accessible, affordable and understandable. In the episode, we discuss: • How Legalese started • Challenging a traditional industry • What to strive for • Risk and how it develops • The benefits of a network • What makes a good entrepreneur And so much more... Legalese: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Eitan: LinkedInFollow Me: Newsle...
2023-11-201h 05Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#25 Ludré Stevens - Running Multiple Companies At the Same TimeLudré Stevens is the founder of three different companies. They are iNBOTiQA, GoGetNow and CalendarNow. He is still involved in all three and we discuss the businesses and his unique perspective on running all three businesses and the challenges they bring. In the episode, we discuss: • What each of his businesses do • How he came up with each idea • The challenges of running three businesses • Learning from mistakes • The power of networking • Getting better and faster at testing and launching an idea And so much more... Businesses: iNBOTiQ...
2023-11-1353 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#24 Jessa Molyneux - Building a Network StateJessa Molyneux is the founder of Her Nation. Her Nation is a network state building a representative suite of tools to deal with gender bias in AI. It's a complex and important problem that she's tackling and we discuss all the intricacies of the project. In the episode, we discuss: • What Her Nation is • What a Network State is • The importance of good governance • The four pillars of Her Nation • Jessa's journey to get here • Circumstances necessary to take action And so much more... Her Nation: Website
2023-11-0650 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#23 Heléne Smuts - Coaching Entrepreneurs & Making an ImpactHeléne Smuts is the founder of Credo Growth and a Board Member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Accelerator program. Credo Growth is a growth consultancy that empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders to grow their technology companies. Not only do we talk about Credo Growth and EO, but many more projects and Heléne's book! In the episode, we discuss: • What Credo Growth does • What drew Heléne to coaching • Junior to Giants • Bootcamp to Boardroom • The benefits of community and EO • Heléne's book - Ditch Mediocrity: Learn how to take your tea...
2023-10-3056 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#22 Jan Parmentier - Managing risk and taking the leapJan is the founder of Supernova Brands, an import and distribution company bringing products and brands to the South African market. We have an interesting discussion about how the company started and what he's learned along the way. In the episode, we discuss: • What Supernova Brands does • How the company started• Evaluating risk • Being a mentor• Filtering through the noise of automation • The importance of decompressing And so much more...Supernova Brands: WebsiteLinkedInJan: LinkedInAllan Gray Orbis Founda...
2023-10-2348 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#21 Getting to the top 1% of PodcastsI started podcasting 21 episodes ago. It's been an amazing journey and I have learnt a lot in the process. I couldn't recommend starting one enough and I explain why in this episode. Check it out if you want to start one yourself. In the episode, I chat about: • The positives of starting a podcast • The struggles of running a podcast on your own • The things I'd do differently • Everything I've learnt with some tips Platform I use: RiversideFollow Me: NewsletterLinkedInInstagra...
2023-10-1620 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#20 - Personal Branding on Jason Luboyera's Pillow TalkToday’s guest is … me! The roles were reversed and I featured on Jason Luboyera’s podcast Pillow Talk. He was my very first guest and it was now his turn to ask me some questions. The episode is focused on Personal Branding and everything I’ve learned so far. In the episode, we discuss: • Goals when building a personal brand • The importance of building a personal brand • The mistakes I’ve made along the way • How metrics change based on account size • And the future of personal branding Jason:
2023-10-0938 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#19 Ry Hornby - Founding a Personal Branding ConsultancyRy is the founder of Sonder, a personal branding consultancy and my boss. We have an interesting discussion about why he chose personal branding and what differentiates Sonder. In the episode, we discuss: • The value of university • What Sonder does • Why personal branding is particularly important today • The value of transparency • His previous ventures • Investment And so much more... Sonder: LinkedInRy: LinkedInFollow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn InstagramTwitterYouTube Hosted on Acast. Se...
2023-10-0235 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#18 Ipshita Kumar - Brand InnovationIpshita is the VP of Brand Innovation at Hype, a Web3 marketing and creative agency. We had a great discussion about how it's essential for brands to explore new technologies to improve their service offerings. In the episode, we discuss: • What Hype does • The importance of exploring new tech for Brands• Examples of projects she's worked on• Psychological ownership• The importance of community • Her upbringing in IndiaAnd so much more... Hype: WebsiteTwitterLinkedInIpshita: LinkedIn Resources Me...
2023-09-2557 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#17 Sam Simmons - Building MintPassSam founded MintPass, a Travel-based collectorship platform that allows you to turn your travel experiences into digital identity. We've kind of just dealt with the way we plan and share our travels and it just makes sense to have it all in one place. Sam's working on some interesting things and I can't wait to use the app. In the episode, we discuss: • What is MintPass and how it works • Identifying an opportunity in a passion area • Building a web2 product with Web3 in mind • The many directions the app can go • Tak...
2023-09-181h 18Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#16 Philip Jonitz - Founding a Gamified Investment PlatformPhilip is the founder of Klink, a gamified investment platform in the crypto space. Klink is just over a year old. They’ve received funding, they’re acquiring customers and onboarding new tokens to invest with. We had a very interesting discussion about how Klink works and how they started. In the episode, we discuss: • How Klink works • What problem they’re solving • The state of web3 • Building in a bear market • Building a remote-first company • Finding balance while founding a company Klink: Website Twitter LinkedIn T...
2023-09-1154 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#15 Jeremy Bentham - Tolerated and Not EmbracedJeremy spent 40 years at Shell and ended his career there as Shell Scenarios Leader. In his retirement, he hasn't slowed down. He is currently the Co-Chair (scenarios) and Senior Advisor at World Energy Council, a Senior Fellow at Mission Possible Partnership, a President's Council Member at Pathfinder International, a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a Contributor/Author at illuminem, a Board Member at World Business Council for Sustainable Development and a Senior Advisor at Nordic West Office.I know, it's a lot, and with his vast expertise comes knowledge. We have a fantastic wide-ranging conversation...
2023-09-041h 25Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#14 Vlad Mukhachev - Founding and Scaling a Tech AgencyVlad is the founder of The Green Republic (TGR) and Kroverse. TGR started in Web3 and has developed into an all-purpose tech agency. While Kreoverse is focused on custom AI chatbots. He give us an in-depth look into his companies and how he started. In this episode, we discuss: • The start of his entrepreneurial journey • Managing risk • The Green Republic (TGR) • Kreoverse • Pangea Pass • What balance means to him Vlad:LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Website Businesses: TGRKreoverse Stadio P...
2023-08-2856 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#13 Matt De Vries - Founding a Business in Cancer Drug DiscoveryMatt is the Co-Founder of Sentinal4D, a cancer drug discovery company. While getting the business up and running, he's also doing his PhD in the same field. He's working extremely hard and managing to train for a half Iron Man. He's doing it all and I try to figure out how. In this episode, we discuss: • What Sentinal4D does • Their Mission • The Future of AI • Time Management • Finding Purpose • Training for a Half Iron Man Matt: LinkedIn InstagramTwitter Website Sentinal4...
2023-08-2154 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#12 Liam McCreedy - Scaling a Delivery App to ExitLiam is the Co-Founder of an app called Quench. A delivery app that started delivering alcohol in university and scaled to groceries and pharmaceuticals. He recently exited the business and we discuss the whole process from start to finish. In this episode, we discuss: • How Quench started • Bootstrapping tactics at the beginning of the business • How they acquire funding • Scaling • Lessons learnt throughout • Post-exit life Liam: LinkedInQuench:Old WebsiteFollow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram TwitterYouTube
2023-08-1445 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#11 Cameron Kernahan - Becoming a CinematographerCameron is a self-taught Cinematographer based in Cape Town. It’s amazing how he got into the business, and it was great discussing his plans for the future. I look forward to the amazing work he will continue to produce. In this episode, we discuss: • The distinction between cinematography and videography • How his journey into the industry began• Making sacrifices • Reinventing yourself • What it takes to be successful in the industry • Monk Mode Cameron:WebsiteInstagramFollow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn
2023-08-071h 02Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#10 Tarina Meiring - The Power of Language in BusinessTarina is a behavioural linguist and co-founder of I/RISE, a science-based communications training consultancy in Amsterdam. I learnt a lot from the many topics we covered in this episode. In this episode, we discuss: • Founding Businesses • Taking opportunities • Reframing fear • Overthinking and levelling up • Foundational beliefs and interrupting thoughts • Discipline and Habits I/RISE: NewsletterMapula Media Group: LinkedIn Tarina: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: Atomic Habits Follow Me: Newsletter LinkedIn
2023-07-311h 16Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#9 Harvi Singh - Running a RestaurantHarvi is the Operations Manager at Notto Pasta Bar, here in London. It's a fantastic pasta restaurant, and he was part of setting up their first location. We have a great wide-ranging discussion about life and restaurants. "Hospitality is about making people feel good about the world when they leave your restaurant." In this episode, we discuss: • Self-belief and what drives it • Mentorship and how to find mentors • What food is all about • Horror stories • Being the idiot in the room • Getting started • How tough the restaurant business is
2023-07-241h 26Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#8 Michael Aylward - Building a Fantasy Sports AppMike founded a company called FantasyGo, a fantasy sports app with weekly cash prizes built into the platform. They're launching in August and he runs us through the highs and lows to get to this point. In this episode, we discuss: • How FantasyGo works • Coming up with business ideas • The outcome of your life is up to you • Hiring intelligently • Work culture • Mentors • And their R15,000 launch competition FantasyGo: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Mike:
2023-07-1751 min
Business Start Ups, Business Insights, Beginner Entrpreneurial Advice, Personal & Self DevelopmentThe Ultimate Complete Guide to Starting and Monetizing Your Newsletter | Byron Grealy
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In the episode we have the pleasure of welcoming Byron Grealy back onto the show. He is the founder of the anotherexcuse podcast and newsletter. Host Nick Daniels interviews guest Byron Greeley about the process of starting a newsletter. They discuss the platforms for creating newsletters, such as Beehive, ConvertKit, and Ghost. Byron shares his exp...
2023-07-1434 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#7 ThinkerNick - NewslettersThe roles are reversed in this episode, where Nick Daniels asks me about starting a newsletter. I'm no professional and still have a lot to learn, but we discuss: • The different platforms available • Ways to Monetize • Why it's a good idea to start one • Getting started • Consistency Nick: ThinkerNick Instagram Resources: BeehiivConvertkitGhostPodbookerFollow Me: Newsletter LinkedInInstagramTwitterYouT...
2023-07-1036 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#6 Jack Swynnerton - Make The Most of Every OpportunityJack started an events company in Edinburgh and is now a wildlife and lifestyle photographer and videographer in East Africa. He has learnt many valuable lessons on his journey and shares some great stories on perseverance. You can check out his great work on Instagram and follow his journey. In this episode, we discuss: • How Jack found his entrepreneurial spirit• Taking opportunities when they come • The struggles of living paycheck to paycheck • Perseverance • What it's like to be a photographer in Africa • How to learn any skill
2023-07-0354 minAnother Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#5 James Dalais – From Garage to Urban FarmJames started a company called Jacfruit in Mauritius. Jacfruit is an urban farm that started with micro greens and is slowly expanding. They stocked in the local supermarkets with big dreams on the horizon. He learnt a lot from starting small and shares all the lessons and mistakes he made along the way. In this episode, we discuss:• Getting one thing right and expanding from there • The struggles of not being able to pay yourself • Growing the company and looking after your team • Doing the dirty work• Separating...
2023-06-261h 04Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#4 Luke bolton - Lessons From Starting a BusinessLuke founded a company called INN zero waste, a company that delivered zero waste products to your door. He learnt a lot from his experience and he shares all the lessons he learned and mistakes he made along the way. In this episode, we discuss:• How he came up with the idea • Taking educated risks• The process of validating an idea • The importance of a good team• Things he would have done differently• How no-code tools lower the barriers to getting startedINN:Instag...
2023-06-191h 15Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#3 Jason Carpenter - Blockchains and BusinessJason is the founder and CEO of Etherbridge, a digital asset fund. He has extensive knowledge of blockchain and the Web3 space. He shares his valuable insights on starting a business and resources to start learning about Web3. In this episode, we discuss: • What to watch in crypto today • Lessons learnt from starting a business • The influence the Bitcoin halving has on price action • The necessity of regulation for validation • The Pro & Cons of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) • Useful resources to get you started Etherb...
2023-06-121h 08Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#2 Adam Nunn - Cycling Around The WorldAdam embarked on a cycling trip from Japan to New Zealand. They delivered the Women’s Rugby World Cup whistle for the opening game 209 days later. He learnt a lot about himself and different cultures while raising money for Child Fund Rugby. In this episode, we discuss:• Taking risks • Creating unnecessary baggage that holds us back • The grass being greener where you are • Unprecedented positivity in poorer nations • Striving for your best self without comparing yourself to others Charity:Child Fund Rugby DonateAdam:
2023-06-051h 13Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears#1 Jason Luboyera - The Importance of Building Your Personal BrandJason is the founder of 360 DigiSales, a personal brand agency. By starting his own business in Cape Town, Jason has learnt valuable lessons along the way. In this episode, we discuss:• Taking that leap to get started• The importance of sales and how to practice • What is a personal brand and how to get started• The abundance of valuable information online• Routines and how to frame themCompany:360 DigisalesLinkedInJason: LinkedInInstagramFollow Me:Newsletter...
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Business Start Ups, Business Insights, Beginner Entrpreneurial Advice, Personal & Self DevelopmentLearn About NFT's And The Metaverse | NFT's For Dummies Explained | What is an NFT and how do they work?I help people to find their purpose, build confidence in themselves and realize their true potential.
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In this Episode we have the pleasure of having Byron Grealy on the show. We start off simple by taking a look at exactly what digital currencies are and how they work on the blockchain. We talk about decentralized systems and the pros and cons of a blockchain system. Byron explains hardware wallets,fiat currencies and exactly what Bitcoin is. We discuss how safe cryptocurrencies are and go into d...
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Business Start Ups, Business Insights, Beginner Entrpreneurial Advice, Personal & Self DevelopmentBitcoin and Cryptocurrency Explained For Beginners | Bitcoin For Dummies ExplainedIn this Episode we have the pleasure of having Byron Grealy on the show. We start off simple by taking a look at exactly what digital currencies are and how they work on the blockchain. We talk about decentralized systems and the pros and cons of a blockchain system. Byron explains hardware wallets,fiat currencies and exactly what Bitcoin is. We discuss how safe cryptocurrencies are and go into detail of how to buy bitcoin. We touch on using cryptocurrencies cards and the difference between bitcoin and ethereum. We dive into the process of mining Bitcoin and debate wheather c...
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