You think Base Camp’s just a warm-up? Bullshit.

In this no-bollocks debrief, I sit down with my good mate JP to unpack what really went down on my Everest Base Camp trek, years after taking on Kilimanjaro together. We’re talking altitude headaches, freezing nights, yak sh*t, Sherpa legends… and a few serious lessons that’ll punch you harder than the cold ever could.

This episode isn’t about mountaineering, it’s about who you become when things get hard, and why pushing your limits is the smartest move you’ll ever make in business and in life.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Back from Everest
2:24 – Kili vs Base Camp: Which is Tougher?
11:20 – Why Doing It Alone Is Dumb
16:57 – Base Camp Reality: Cold, Brutal, Worth It
22:48 – Sherpas, Yaks & Life in the Mountains
26:38 – My Why: Why I Really Signed Up
27:56 – What It Cost (Spoiler: Not Cheap)
31:14 – Our Rating: Would We Do It Again?
32:51 – 3 Lessons That’ll Outlast the Trek
35:09 – Back to Business: Stretch Goals & Real Talk

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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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“Redistribute the wealth!”
“Billionaires are evil!”
Sounds emotional. Feels fair. But it’s complete bollocks.

In this sharp, no-BS breakdown, I unpack why banning billionaires won't fix poverty, why wealth isn’t the enemy, and what you should focus on instead if you actually want change.

If you’re serious about building something, not burning it all down—this one’s for you.

Don’t rage against the rich. Rise with them.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:24 – Why Billionaire Hate Gets Clicks
0:56 – They Built It. They Didn’t Steal It.
1:49 – Redistribution Doesn’t Work
2:23 – “Ban Billionaires” = “Ban Success”
2:50 – What Actually Solves Poverty
3:13 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
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▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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He had everything, money, Range Rovers, a “perfect” life. But behind closed doors, Stephen Connor was hiding in bushes from his father, crying himself to sleep, and spiraling into addiction.

In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Stephen shares how childhood trauma shaped his adult struggles, the Christmas Day that changed his life forever, and how he rebuilt himself into a 7-figure business owner and performance coach.

From therapy to transformation, porn addiction to purpose, this is an episode for anyone who feels like they’re running out of options.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Meet Stephen Connor
1:06 – Childhood Trauma Behind a Wealthy Facade
5:19 – Domestic Abuse, Chaos & Acting Out at School
9:14 – Making Money Young… But Still Feeling Empty
12:47 – The Moment He Almost Ended It All
15:57 – Psychiatry, Therapy & Finding What Actually Helped
17:00 – Building a 7-Figure Business After Breakdown
19:29 – Why He Quit and Became a Coach
24:57 – Let’s Talk About Porn (The Taboo That’s Holding Men Back)
32:57 – The Men He Coaches: Wealthy But Broken
36:48 – Dubai, Growth & What’s Next for Stephen

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▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ YouTube: Matt Haycox - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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Think networking is just small talk and LinkedIn DMs? Think again.

In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down how he rebuilt his empire after going bust not through ads, cold emails, or funnels but by mastering the art of power networking. He shares the exact system that helped him raise £80 million from one relationship, scale multiple businesses, and build a network that prints opportunity on demand.

If you’re tired of chasing cold leads, getting ghosted on DMs, or wondering where your next client is coming from, book a 15 minute power coaching call here.

Timestamps
0:00 – Stop Doing This: Why Most People Network Wrong
0:43 – The Harsh Truth: Your Dream Deal Already Belongs to Someone Else
1:06 – How I Raised £80M From Just One Relationship
2:43 – My 5-Step System for Power Networking
3:50 – Why Online Networking Might Be Your Biggest Asset
4:16 – The Fastest Way to Grow Your Business
4:39 – Want an 8-Figure Network? Build It With Me
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Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ YouTube: Matt Haycox - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insider tips on entrepreneurship, strategy, & business growth!

Should you feel guilty for owning a Rolex while others can’t afford to eat?

As Chinese manufacturers flood global markets and luxury brands face backlash in the US-China culture war, the internet is asking: Is luxury unethical—or just misunderstood?

In this business lesson, I break down the real economics behind luxury, why having more doesn’t mean others have less, and how guilt-driven activism misses the point. From TikTok outrage to Vogue headlines, it’s time to separate emotion from economics.

Luxury isn’t the enemy. Poverty is. And blaming success never built a better world.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:38 – Why people say luxury is immoral
1:02 – How luxury brands actually create value
2:05 – Why having more doesn’t mean others get less
2:27 – Guilt isn’t a strategy
2:54 – What actually solves poverty
3:08 – Final thoughts & CTA
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Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ YouTube: Matt Haycox - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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What happens when your body forces you to stop?

After suffering a near-fatal health scare, entrepreneur Allaoua Gaham walked away from a multimillion-dirham fashion empire and redefined his life through yoga, breathwork, and self-mastery. In this deeply human conversation, Allaoua reveals the powerful link between burnout, healing, and purpose—and why CEOs, founders, and high-performers need stillness more than they realise.

From training with Russian special forces to teaching chair yoga to Dubai’s busiest executives, Allaoua proves transformation starts where excuses end.

Timestamps
0:00 - Yoga Intro
17:31 - Allaoua Gaham's Background
26:21 - What prompted starting a Business?
32:32 - In Hospital
36:14 - Selling the Business After Hospital
44:17 - Getting into Teaching
50:32 - What does Depression mean?
57:32 - Younger and Older Yogi's
59:02 - Breathwork and Acidity Levels in the Body
01:10:25 - Current Business Model
01:18:39 - Final Thoughts

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Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
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▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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The CEO of British Gas just got a £245K pay rise—and your energy bill went up. But here’s the real question: are we blaming the wrong people?

In this fiery breakdown, we cut through the outrage and explain what’s really driving prices, why CEO pay isn’t as outrageous as it seems, and the actual solutions that could make energy fairer for everyone. This isn’t about defending billionaires—it’s about understanding how the system works so we can fix it without breaking it further.

Be angry. But be accurate.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:44 – What people think is happening
1:04 – What’s actually happening
2:46 – Why do CEOs get paid so much?
3:53 – Should we nationalise energy?
4:37 – Real solutions that actually help
5:30 – Final thoughts & where to aim your outrage

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Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ YouTube: Matt Haycox - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

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“If you don’t like who you see in the mirror—change it.”

What does it take to completely reinvent your life at 40? Andy and Jacqueline Elliott, founders of the Elliott Group, open up about their rock-bottom moment, the brutally honest relationship that saved them, and how they built one of the fastest-growing training empires in the world.

This is not just about sales. It’s about becoming the version of yourself you’re most proud of—at home, in business, and in life. From turning pain into power to redefining success beyond money, this episode will shake your perspective.

Watch now to learn what makes a Category King, why most sales training is broken, and how to build a brand so real, it repels the wrong people and attracts everything else.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:28 – Andy's Backstory
8:28 – At Home but Not at Home
13:20 – Jacqueline's Background
15:37 – The Start of the Elliott Group
20:11 – What Success Looks Like
29:41 – We Wait Until Rock Bottom to Make a Change
31:32 – Building the Elliott Group Brand
35:21 – How Far Do You Push to Close a Sale?
38:26 – Is Marketing More Important Than Sales?
39:38 – What Is a Category King?
41:54 – Controversial Truths About Branding
44:11 – Losing a $1M Contract for Being Shirtless
46:11 – Staff Qualities & Team Culture
53:35 – A Six-Pack Mentality
57:30 – The Future of The Elliott Group
01:01:42 – Final Thoughts

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Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ YouTube: Matt Haycox - YouTube
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get insider tips on entrepreneurship, strategy, & business growth!