Hardcore Entrepreneurship Podcast

Whatever business you're in, the sale starts way in advance of the sale ever taking place. Get this right, and your closing rate will go through the roof. Click here for show notes and more

Depression sucks, and yet, many folk suffer in silence. Albert Einstein acknowledged the fine line between genius and madness. In business, many folk face the black dog. Many folk, aren't content with the norm, and that energy that drives them, that gives them the entrepreneurial spark, can many times be the same energy, that pulls us into the pit of despair. If you're facing this, you are not alone. It's more common than you think. Let's explore this idea. Click here for show notes and more

When we focus on the thing we don't want to happen, it tends to happen. What we think about, comes about. Don't want to hit the wall? Focus on the road ahead. Let's talk about target fixation. Click here for show notes and more

There's a reason why certain quotations, poems, and messages are shared among those committed to personal and professional growth. Allow me to break down the most powerful poetic text ever written as it relates to entrepreneurship. If you can get the point in this episode, you'll be a man, my son ;) Click here for show notes and more

World cup fever is upon us. I think it's a great thing. It brings people together, it creates camaraderie, it's good fun, it's competitive, and all the rest. However, I won't be watching it. While competitors relax and settle into the energy of the world cup, I, and hopefully you, will be dominating the shit out of my own game, in business... Click here for show notes and more

The moment that you definitely commit yourself, providence moves too, and all sorts of things occur that would never have otherwise occur, to assist you on your entrepreneurial journey. In today's episode, we dig into Scottish Mountaineer William H Murray's infamous inspirational text, on commitment... Click here for show notes and more

Live from Property Protege May 2018, here's a short clip detailing Billy's own story from getting started in business, through to now, the good the bad and the ugly. Click here for show notes and more

As entrepreneurs, we are unconventional people operating in a conventional world. As we step out and do something different, we incur the opinions and criticism of our families, our friends, social media, the pundits, and every other human being watching; but it is not the critic who counts. Today, let's break down Teddy Roosevelts classic quote, and apply it to modern life in business.  Click here for show notes and more

Nothing screams "newbie" or "inexperienced" like overloading on industry jargon. Whilst every industry has it's own language, you'll very rarely find entrepreneurs walking around talking like corporate pawns. Drop the jargon. Be real. Be raw. Stop talking like an arsehole... Click here for show notes and more

You can't be a wallflower in the modern world of business and hope to survive. People pleasing ain't gonna cut it. When you take a stand for what you believe in, you will incur the wrath, and the opinions of other people. At the same time, you'll pull the right people to your side. Here's what happens when you step up and take a stand, and how to handle it... Click here for show notes and more

In a world that tells you "But you've worked so hard, you deserve it," the reality is, you probably don't deserve it. The reality is, you get what you work for, not what you think you deserve. Let's take a good look at why we already are where we're supposed to be, based on what we've put in, and how to change it. Click here for show notes and more

In a world where the nature default is negative, it's easy to slip into un-resourceful states, but as entrepreneurs, it's vital that we're on our game, not only when it counts, but each and every day. As leaders, we need to step it up and kick ass. Here's how... Click here for show notes and more

Ever feel like the world is on top of you? Ever feel that there's so much to do, that there's no point in doing any of it? Ever feel so mentally friend that you just can't bring yourself to get the work done? Yeah, me too, and a large number of other entrepreneurs and business owners. It is what it is. Let's explore how to get from shutdown as a result of overwhelm, back to action. Click here for show notes and more

Why do you need two cars, or three cars? Why do you have to have a big house? Why do you need to be so obsessed with business? Why why why. Well, why the hell not! As entrepreneurs, we are unconventional people, living in a conventional world. You have one life. Let's make the most of it. Click here for show notes and more

If you were to test most entrepreneurs on the most important aspects of being the best in their game, most of them would fail the test. We wonder why most startup businesses fail. It's not difficult to understand, when you look at the half-assed input and performance of aspiring business owners. Let's address one simple shift, that puts you right on top of the game. Click here for show notes and more

We all know the difference between good and bad acting. When someone performs so well that we completely buy into the character, we know we're looking at a world class performance. What most people don't realise, is the extent that many actors go to to embody a character. What does this have to do with business? A lot actually, let's talk about Heath Ledger, Batman, and some other dark matter... Click here for show notes and more

When you accidentally spend the night in the country's most haunted hotel, and you don't sleep a wink, you realise that there are strong lessons that can be applied to any business. Let's dig in... Click here for show notes and more

What happens when you almost have your head crushed after a nasty motorcycle accident on a busy main road? The same thing that happens in business. When the shit hits the fan, which it will, you can call it a day and back down, or you can get stronger, and push forward. Click here for show notes and more

What gets measured gets managed. Fail to get this right, and don't expect to be in business for long. On the flip side, if you truly understand this, and implement in each area of your business, you will give yourself every opportunity to thrive and enjoy a successful enterprise. In this episode, we dig deep into what measures must be put in place, to repel what we don't want, whilst building what we do. Click here for show notes and more

In your life and in your business, you are a leader; and the people in your world need you to step up and be the best version of yourself possible. The number one asset in your business, is a "healthy you." The number one thing you can do to ensure you give the best of yourself (rather than what's left of yourself) in each area of life, is to start by working on your number one asset. In this episode, we focus on what it takes to become the best possible version of yourself in order to live a full life, and rapidly expand your potential in business. Click here for show notes and more