Today’s conversation is with Taylor McDonald, property investor, deal sourcer, and founder of 1st Seed Property.

Taylor’s story is one of grit, growth, and relentless self-development. From being kicked out of home at 17 to running one of Scotland’s most active sourcing businesses and building a property portfolio that now includes developments like Grey Harlings Hotel beside the fifth oldest golf course in the world, his rise has been anything but conventional.

In this conversation, we connect the dots from his early setbacks to his current success while unpacking the mindset, structure, and strategy behind scaling in property and business.

Expect to learn:

• How being kicked out at 17 shaped Taylor’s drive and identity
• Why it took until 21 for him to “knuckle down” and focus
• What first drew him to property and how he found his lane in a noisy industry
• The lessons learned from working as a chef and growing up around his dad’s landscaping business
• How mentorship and education through Paul McFadden’s Protégé programme transformed his approach
• The journey of starting, scaling, and selling his first business and why “profit is sanity, revenue is vanity”
• The biggest challenge or deal that burned him and how he responded
• What it takes to balance being both an investor and a sourcing business owner
• How to identify the right joint venture and private finance partners
• The confidence and vision behind the Grey Harlings hotel redevelopment in Montrose
• Why structure, discipline, and routine are non-negotiable in his life
• The role Jiu Jitsu plays in shaping mindset, humility, and consistency
• What the next 5 years look like for 1st Seed Property and Taylor’s wider investment journey

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Website: https://www.1stseedproperty.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-mcdonald-598146215/

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Today’s conversation is with Jon Wynn

Jon is a former Australian Special Forces soldier, sobriety advocate, fitness coach, and HYROX competitor.

Jon’s story is one of transformation from his early years in the military, to a battle with addiction that led him through 15 rehabilitation programs, and finally to a rebuilt life of fitness, fatherhood, and fulfilment in Majorca.

In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to rebuild your life from rock bottom, the mental cost of service and identity loss, and the daily discipline behind lasting recovery.

Expect to learn:

• What life was really like in the Special Forces and how Jon’s experiences in Afghanistan shaped him
• The truth about transitioning out of the military — and how easily identity and purpose can unravel
• The reality of addiction, relapse, and going through 15 rehab programs before real change stuck
• How Jon rebuilt his mindset, body, and habits to sustain sobriety and performance
• What he’s learned from injuries and setbacks, including two calf ruptures in back-to-back summers
• How HYROX competition helps fuel discipline and community post-recovery
• What success means to Jon now as a father, coach, and advocate for men’s mental health

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Today’s conversation is with David Belle, investor, writer and founder of Fink Money. David’s mission is simple, as he puts it: “I only care about getting Brits to invest more in shares.”

This episode covers the state of the UK economy, broken policies, culture shifts, and the unintended consequences of political decision-making. We also explore why David has decided to join the UK exodus and move to Portugal.

Expect to learn:

• Why UK pension funds have pulled £372 billion out of domestic equities since 2006.
• How Australia’s super funds have outperformed by allocating 45% to their own stock market.
• The scale of the UK’s legal migration wave since 2020
• The dangers of GDP manipulation and the “Boriswave” era of 4.5m arrivals in 4 years.
• Why the UK Government is ignoring 2nd and 3rd order consequences of its policies
• If the UK could really be heading for an IMF bailout.
• Whether Liz Truss’s plan was actually a feasible way out of the mess.
• Why David is moving to Portugal – and why many other Brits are following.
• The story of how fraud rocked his previous business Macrodesiac, the impact on his mental health, and how he rebuilt.

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Today, the guest is me and it’s time for a solo episode.

In this solo special, I open up about the leap I’ve taken into going all in on sales coaching and podcasting. It didn’t happen the way I planned and that’s the point. When the security you thought you had disappears overnight, what matters most is how you respond.

Expect to learn:

• Why I decided to make sales coaching my full-time focus.
• The emotional rollercoaster of redundancy and how this time was different to 2019
• Key business lessons from watching an industry collapse from the inside.
• Why “profit beats revenue” and the trap of vanity projects.
• How to prepare yourself mentally, physically, and financially for curveballs.
• What “identity capital” means and how to build it.
• Why I believe sales coaching is the most optimal entrepreneurial vehicle for me.
• How mentors, clients, and community helped me navigate the transition.
• How I selected who I chose to tell, when and how
• The long-term vision for CamBro Conversations and my coaching business.

This episode takes you from my start in the furniture sales industry in 2021, through the curve ball of redundancy in 2025, to the decision to go all in.

I share candid reflections on fear, excitement, and freedom, as well as practical strategies that kept me grounded: protecting sleep, fuelling my body, journaling, and sticking with small daily habits that compound over time.

You’ll hear the business lessons too from the dangers of chasing vanity revenue, to the importance of saying no, to why resilience and strategy matter more than ever when the unexpected happens.

The closing message is simple: sometimes you don’t get to choose the timing, but you can always choose how you respond. You are in the business of you — and the more you take ownership, the more opportunities open up.

For more indepth on my 2019 redundancy experience, check out episode 15.

Thanks for all your support, please do share this episode with a friend who would enjoy it too.

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Today’s conversation is with Myles Usher-Doyle

Myles is a leading vocal coach and public speaking consultant who helps clients master communication, presence, and performance.

With a background in musical theatre and years of experience coaching entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives, he’s developed a unique perspective on how to truly connect with an audience.

In this episode, we explore the foundations of confident communication and the habits that separate great speakers from average ones.

Expect to learn:

• The #1 skill you need to become an excellent communicator
• How to practice presence and “own the room” when speaking
• Why posture and hand gestures matter more than you think
• The weekly preparation routines that set you up for a successful presentation
• How poetry can sharpen your speaking skills
• The most common mistakes people make when presenting (and how to avoid them)
• Why being yourself and understanding your why will unlock your best presenting skills

This conversation will help you sharpen your voice, improve your presence, and make more impact in any setting. Whether that’s in the boardroom, on stage, or in everyday conversations.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakwellcoaching/
Website: https://www.speak-well.co.uk

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/myles-usher-doyle-99318629

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Today’s conversation is the return of Andrew Craig to CamBro Conversations for his 4th appearance on the podcast.

Andrew is an investor, author, and commentator who has spent years helping people better understand finance, economics, and wealth creation. In this episode, we unpack the state of the UK economy, the policy failures of recent governments, and the choices that will determine our financial future.

Expect to learn:

• Why UK citizens are no wealthier than they were 30 years ago while countries like Ireland, Australia, and Singapore have surged ahead

• Whether Brexit was a missed opportunity to become the “European Singapore”
• The impact of legal mass migration, with 4.5 million arrivals between 2021–24
• Why the UK’s obsession with Net Zero is economically damaging
• Why Starmer’s choice of advisors is so worrying for aspirational UK citizens
• Why Gary Stevenson is so wrong about the UK and policy
• Whether Liz Truss’s economic plan was a feasible path out of the mess
• Why Andrew believes we urgently need a small, economically literate, fiscally responsible government option at the ballot box

For more from Andrew and I, check out episode 42, 200 and 271.

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Website: https://www.plainenglishfinance.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishFinance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcraigpef/

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Today’s conversation is with Younes Sadaghiani.

Younes studied politics at university having left Iran during the 2000s as it degenerated under the Islamic Republic. He has become a prominent voice online for his commentary on Iran, Islam, and UK politics. In this episode we unpack his personal journey, the realities of life under the Islamic Republic, and the broader challenges facing both the Middle East and the West.

Expect to learn:

• Why Younes chose to put his head above the parapet online and speak out on big issues
• The history of the Islamic Republic in Iran and what life looks like for the 60% of Iranians who aren’t Muslim
• The challenges of Radical and Fundamentalist Islam, and how that shapes geopolitics
• What Younes believes the political left misunderstands about Islam
• Why a country so rich in natural resources still leaves its citizens without basic utilities
• How Iran’s financial support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis fuels instability in the Middle East
• The hard realities about Israel versus Hamas that often get lost in debate
• Younes’ biggest mindset shifts in the last five years, and his evolving relationship with faith and spirituality
• What he learned helping craft the Reform Party’s communication strategy during the 2024 UK election
• The significance of 40,000 names on the UK’s terror watch list, and what politicians should do to secure the country’s future
• Why he believes this conversation is just the beginning, with a follow-up episode needed on spirituality, wellness, and the future of the UK

This episode is a deep dive into a topic many have been scared to address. Younes brings articulate insights and I know you’re going to learn a lot during this 55 minute episode.

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Today’s conversation is with Adam Ashe.

Adam is the founder of Notox Skincare, a former pro rugby player for Glasgow Warriors and a Scotland International, the Co founder of Puresport, Investor and Consultant.

In this episode, we go deep on Adam’s journey into the world of skincare and ecomm, the mindset work behind reinventing identity, and the lessons he’s learned building businesses from scratch.

We cover:

• Why Adam started looking at skincare and the origins of Notox
• Biohacking changes, health routines and weight loss since retiring from rugby
• The power of ads and visibility when scaling a consumer brand
• The challenges and opportunities of building an e-commerce business in Scotland
• Working with Rob Begg and shifting subconscious identity from “safe” to growth
• Why old thinking won’t take you to new places
• The rise of ancestral health habits and what trends Adam sees next
• What success looks like for Adam by the time he turns 40

This one is packed with lessons on performance, business and identity from someone who has lived multiple lives already.

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Notox Skincare: https://notoxskincare.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ashe-8a365612b/
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