Welcome to No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, the business podcast for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone who wants to build big without the bullshit.I’m Matt Haycox: investor, founder, and straight-talking business mentor. I’ve funded nearly £1 billion in UK business loans, bounced back from bankruptcy, and now own and advise multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across sectors, from property and e-commerce to finance and hospitality.This podcast cuts through the noise. No bollocks. No gurus. Just raw conversations, real strategies, and the lessons you actually need to succeed in business.Each episode features unfiltered insights from me and guests who’v...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 50:44
Coco Development Group founder Rasmus Holst is fine with Bali having almost no mortgages, while Matt thinks it will stunt growth. Rasmus Holst joins Matt Haycox to explain how a…
Sep 18, 2026 · 44:51
Gael Breton spent 15 years building a business on SEO. Then one Google update wiped out his sites, and he shut the whole thing down overnight. In this episode, Matt sits down…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:03:35
Everyone borrows. Almost nobody borrows from eighty different people Repurposed from Jigar Sagar's podcast The Hidden Code, this one is about money - how you get it, how you keep…
Aug 11, 2026 · 5:35
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer…
Aug 5, 2026 · 10:49
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer…
Jul 28, 2026 · 12:21
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer…
Jul 23, 2026 · 10:25
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer…
Jul 17, 2026 · 45:13
Lousin Mehrabi has spent two decades in high stakes negotiations and says the best negotiators are all calm, composed introverts. Lousin Mehrabi joins Matt Haycox to strip the…
Jul 10, 2026 · 49:43
Most people think buying a franchise means buying a business. It doesn't - and the gap between those two things is where most franchisees lose money. Cliff Nonnenmacher has spent…
Jul 3, 2026 · 56:34
Jesper Nielsen co-founded one of the biggest jewellery brands on the planet. Then the Danish state froze every account he had - overnight. In this episode, Matt sits down with…
Jun 26, 2026 · 26:05
Most business owners know they're the bottleneck. The problem is, knowing it and actually getting out of the way are very different things. In this episode, Matt sits down with…
Jun 19, 2026 · 52:43
Most fitness businesses fail because the owner can't separate the business from themselves. Scott Capelin built one that runs without him. In this episode, Matt sits down with…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:02:02
This week Matt is in the hot seat. Repurposed from Dan Banks Nachmias' podcast Parenting Without the Manual, this one goes deeper than business. It's about where hunger comes…
Jun 5, 2026 · 39:41
Most business owners are creating content constantly and still getting ignored. The problem isn't effort, it's that nobody knows who you are. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits…
May 29, 2026 · 38:48
Most men don’t lack ambition. They lack a place to offload the pressure without turning to alcohol, isolation, or silence. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Ryan…
May 22, 2026 · 54:10
Will Brown went from DJ to trader, to selling a basic $50 “Word doc” to building an online education business that hit £16.4M and sold to private equity, then he scaled his…
May 15, 2026 · 33:49
The fitness coaching space is saturated — which means you either niche down or you disappear. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Chris Wright, an online transformation…
May 13, 2026 · 3:31
In this short No Bollocks business lesson, Matt Haycox breaks down the 3 core strategies that have driven everything he’s built, and why most entrepreneurs fail because they…
May 8, 2026 · 49:20
Most people think building a business means starting from scratch. Dee Ludlow’s view: it’s often smarter to buy momentum. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Dee Ludlow…
May 6, 2026 · 5:15
Networking isn’t about being loud. It’s about being useful, visible, and around the right people. In this short No Bollocks business lesson, Matt gives you 8 ways to grow your…
May 2, 2026 · 48:33
This episode isn't about social media followers. It's about why millions of business owners are already being left behind, and most of them don't even know it yet. In this…
May 1, 2026 · 41:08
Most people focus on making money. The wealthy focus on keeping it. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Richard McWhorter, managing partner at SRM Private Wealth in…
Apr 30, 2026 · 4:10
Most people fear bankruptcy so much they stop taking the chances they need to build the business, and the life, they want. In this short No Bollocks lesson, Matt breaks down the…
Apr 22, 2026 · 17:11
Most podcast guests talk for an hour, and walk away with nothing. In this 17-minute lesson, Matt shows you the exact storytelling framework that turns listeners into leads,…
Apr 17, 2026 · 41:16
Most founders treat paid ads like a targeting game. Tom Lewis says it’s a creative + story + data loop, and if your ads look like everyone else’s, you’re in a race to the bottom.…
Apr 15, 2026 · 39:41
Cold email isn’t dead — most people are just doing it wrong. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Kevin Downey, founder of a recruitment business specialising in sales…
Apr 10, 2026 · 39:58
WeWork looked like a tech rocketship. The reality was real estate, lease risk, and a world-class story. In this episode, Matt speaks with Alex Paessler, former senior exec at…
Apr 8, 2026 · 7:50
Most people lose negotiations before they even start, because they need the deal. In this 7-minute No Bollocks business lesson, Matt breaks down the simplest negotiation truth:…
Apr 8, 2026 · 39:11
Most founders don’t fail because the product is bad, they fail because they run out of cash, lose focus, or can’t win distribution. In this episode, Matt sits down with Nishant…
Apr 1, 2026 · 25:21
A No Bollocks business lesson on building the kind of trust that closes deals before you even open your mouth. If people are hearing your pitch, watching your content, or jumping…
Mar 25, 2026 · 7:06
Most entrepreneurs make the same mistake: they have a few good months and assume it’ll last forever. It won’t. Business has ups and downs, and that’s exactly why the 1% invest…
Mar 18, 2026 · 36:52
Most high performers look capable on paper. But under real pressure? They become reactive, inconsistent, and start slipping into boom, bust cycles. Simon Jeffries has spent 10…
Mar 14, 2026 · 25:22
Most disruptors don't fail because their idea is wrong, they fail because the world isn't ready for it. Saba Yussouf explains what entrepreneurs must understand about backing…
Mar 11, 2026 · 18:03
Right now, your DMs are probably where your multi-million dollar dreams go to die. You think you’re “scaling.” You’ve hired a couple of offshore VAs for five bucks an hour,…
Mar 7, 2026 · 23:37
Most founders don’t have a marketing problem, they have a clarity + economics problem. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Alisha Conlin Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion…
Mar 4, 2026 · 8:50
You’ve got people watching. Liking. Agreeing. Trusting you. But your bank account isn’t seeing any of it yet. In this bite-sized No Bollocks business lesson, Matt breaks down the…
Feb 25, 2026 · 7:50
Most people think walking away means you failed. Matt’s take: walking away has made him millions, because the strongest position in any negotiation is being ready to walk. Not…
Feb 20, 2026 · 59:29
Most people don’t fail because they’re “lazy”. They fail because they keep waiting to feel ready . In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Connor Western , better known…
Feb 13, 2026 · 34:22
Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They’ve got a customer experience problem, and they’re bleeding repeat sales without even realising it. In this episode, Matt…
Feb 5, 2026 · 42:18
Pay off your mortgage faster with this episode! Matt Haycox sits down with Jinesh Vohra, founder of Sprive, a mortgage management app that helps homeowners pay down their…
Jan 30, 2026 · 24:47
If you’re building software, chances are you’re leaking money in one of three places: hiring, process, or building the wrong thing too slowly. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits…
Jan 26, 2026 · 56:59
Most founders say they want an exit. Very few build a business that someone will actually write a cheque for. In this episode, Matt sits down with Andrew Hulbert, founder of…
Jan 16, 2026 · 43:19
“One person’s line of cocaine once a month can possibly enrich his or her life.” So, when does it become addiction? In this episode, Matt sits down with Jan Gerber, entrepreneur…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:25:59
Daniel Hindi shares his journey from a software engineer in the healthcare industry to a successful entrepreneur and founder of Gnome AI. He discusses the challenges and lessons…
Jan 1, 2026 · 10:38
Most people treat January like a magic switch. New year, new you, same old bullshit. In this solo episode, Matt Haycox doesn’t give you a vision board. He gives you the truth…
Dec 30, 2025 · 38:36
To close out 2025, Matt Haycox has pulled together the most powerful moments from this year’s No Bollocks conversations, the clips that actually changed how founders in our…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:06:31
Most entrepreneurs chase money and call it “success”. Andy and Jacqueline Elliott will tell you that’s exactly how you end up half-present at home, average in business and…
Dec 17, 2025 · 43:27
Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire, but the real story isn’t the headline, it’s the strategy behind it. In this no-bollocks breakdown, Matt tears apart Taylor Swift’s $1.6…
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:09:12
Tyron Ash’s story isn’t the one you see on Instagram. Before the mansions, the agents and the Dubai lifestyle, there was the 6 a.m. police raid, the guns, the Class A charge, and…
Nov 21, 2025 · 57:34
If exercise were a drug, it would be the most prescribed drug in the world, and Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence has the data to prove it. In this conversation, Dr Frankie strips away…
Nov 15, 2025 · 1:04:28
What separates the 10% who make money in crypto from the 90% who lose everything? Carl Runefelt, better known as The Moon, joins Matt Haycox to reveal the real rules of money,…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:23:23
Most people think negotiation is about winning, but former FBI Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss knows it’s about understanding human psychology under extreme…
Oct 24, 2025 · 46:02
Most founders chase growth and wealth, but forget what actually makes them happy. Coach Lio Todirean joins Matt Haycox to discuss emotional intelligence, empathy, and the truth…
Oct 20, 2025 · 48:14
Most entrepreneurs know what to do, but can’t break free from the mental blocks that hold them back. My guest today, Nick Elvery, shares how he went from addiction to helping…
Oct 8, 2025 · 26:22
Most e-commerce brands don’t fail because of bad products, they fail because their ads are broken. Tayler Frame, is the co-owner and Chief Revenue Officer of Best Practice Media.…
Oct 6, 2025 · 39:37
Most entrepreneurs stick to their lane. But my guest today, Julia Gao Miller , pivoted from coding to viral social media growth, and built a new business along the way. You’ll…
Sep 29, 2025 · 38:50
Most founders obsess over raising capital. But my guest today, Aidan Walsh, built a luxury brand entirely self-funded, after growing up on a pearl farm. You’ll learn: Lessons…
Sep 18, 2025 · 58:18
Most entrepreneurs think AI will solve their problems. But my guest today, AI expert Dustin Stout, reveals why most people are actually using it wrong, and the 3 brutal mistakes…
Sep 10, 2025 · 34:15
Imagine building a business that loses money, on purpose. That’s exactly what Tom Strickland did with Roar Global. In this episode, Tom sits down with Matt Haycox to share why…
Sep 1, 2025 · 36:53
Hamza Gherara went from finance student to luxury brand builder, scaling three brands to 7 figures in under 12 months. Finance wasn’t the endgame. Brand-building was. In this…
Aug 27, 2025 · 1:03:38
He pitched his supplement brand, landed a full offer, and went through brutal due diligence, only for the deal to fall apart. In this brutally honest episode, Lou reveals the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 9:28
You’ve pitched your idea. You’ve had the meeting. But the term sheet still isn’t landing. Sound familiar? In this episode, Matt Haycox breaks down the brutal truth behind why…
Aug 20, 2025 · 55:20
If you want a personal brand, Brad Lea’s advice is simple: “Flood the internet with you.” In this explosive episode, Brad joins Matt Haycox to reveal the no-bollocks formula for…
Aug 18, 2025 · 36:31
The internet as you know it is about to change. Web3 isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a revolution in how we trade, connect, and build businesses online. But what does it really mean…
Aug 13, 2025 · 1:09:01
Britain is broke, and entrepreneur Rob Moore isn’t holding back. In this explosive conversation, he claims the UK is insolvent and run by leaders who get “rewarded for failure”…
Aug 11, 2025 · 26:45
🚀 Want to scale your business to £20k+ months? Download Matt’s Power of One blueprint 👉 THE POWER OF ONE From a corporate desk job to trading crypto full-time in Dubai. Maria…
Aug 7, 2025 · 58:12
How do you take your business from £0 to £10 million in just three years? Serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Daniel Priestley did exactly that, and he's here to show you…
Aug 4, 2025 · 9:44
You've got a business idea, but you’re stuck. You're waiting for the perfect time, making excuses, and watching your dreams get further and further away. This is your wake-up…
Jul 31, 2025 · 33:30
Want to build a business that actually pays you? Start with The Power of One, the no-bollocks blueprint to £20k+ months 👉 https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One He built a…
Jul 26, 2025 · 47:12
Struggling to scale or convert despite all your “knowledge”? Reset your strategy with The Power of One 👉 https://nobollocks.co/The-Power-of-One You don’t need a certificate to…
Jul 21, 2025 · 50:31
🎯 Want to raise capital like a pro and build your next big thing? Start here 👉 Capital Catalyst Waitlist He raised $1.5 billion, without following the rules. Oussama Ammar…
Jul 15, 2025 · 34:26
Are you living a life you actually want? Or just the one you’ve been conditioned to accept? In this no-bollocks conversation, I sat down with performance coach Jason Lamar to…
Jul 8, 2025 · 51:09
Most people don’t need 100 clients. They need one . That’s the secret behind my brand new eBook The Power of One , the framework I used to land deals, build a multi-million pound…
Jul 4, 2025 · 36:14
At 27, Sarah Poynton-Ryan found herself drowning in £60,000 of debt, credit cards, loans, bad decisions, and no financial education to fall back on. Fast forward a few years, and…
Jul 2, 2025 · 40:19
Matt Haycox sits down with Giuliano Gonzalez, entrepreneur, podcaster, digital PR strategist, and viral content machine, to unpack how he turned his name into a business, and his…
Jun 30, 2025 · 17:48
After 20 years in business, and over £750 million in deals, Matt Haycox has learned a thing or two. And in this No Bollocks episode, he’s sharing the 20 most important lessons…
Jun 27, 2025 · 10:22
Forget the 5am club. This is the truth about morning routines. Matt Haycox breaks down the myth of the "perfect morning" and why most advice around 6am wakeups and cold plunges…
Jun 25, 2025 · 30:40
You’ve read his blogs. You’ve seen his face on every marketing search result. But you’ve never heard Neil Patel like this. In this episode, Neil opens up about how he built a…
Jun 17, 2025 · 38:54
From Russia to the Emirates: How Dmitry Krasnogor Cracked the Dubai Business Code What happens when a sharp-minded entrepreneur from Russia lands in Dubai with nothing but…
Jun 16, 2025 · 4:51
Are distractions killing your productivity? In this episode, Matt Haycox flips the mic and shares his raw truth about focus, discipline, and doing work that actually matters.…
Jun 13, 2025 · 4:38
Faking it online? Here’s why it’s killing your credibility and costing you real business. In this brutally honest solo episode, Matt Haycox shares one of the biggest traps…
Jun 11, 2025 · 6:42
Think Bankruptcy is the END? Think AGAIN! This week, I'm busting myths about bankruptcy! It's not glamorised, but it's often misunderstood and NOT as catastrophic as you think.…
Jun 9, 2025 · 35:00
What’s the real difference between building a brand and building a business? In this episode of No Bollocks, Anthony Chiaravallo , founder and CEO of Valo Media, breaks it down.…
Jun 6, 2025 · 5:20
In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer…
Jun 3, 2025 · 59:40
You think success is about luck? Rob Moore says you’re dead wrong. In this no-nonsense episode, entrepreneur, author, and millionaire mentor Rob Moore strips back the truth about…
Jun 2, 2025 · 30:56
This episode isn’t about selling shoes. It’s about why millions of women aren’t moving – and how that’s silently impacting mental health worldwide. In this powerful conversation,…
May 30, 2025 · 6:05
Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist — Really? Let’s Break It Down. Social media is screaming that billionaires are the root of all evil. "Tax the rich!" "Redistribute their wealth!"…
May 28, 2025 · 52:41
What happens when a fast-talking businessman swaps profits for purpose? Sri Akarshana isn’t your average entrepreneur. From dropping out of school to building successful…
May 27, 2025 · 4:28
Let me ask you something: How much of your life are you giving away to shit you can’t control? The economy. The news. Other people’s opinions. You scroll. You stress. You wait.…
May 23, 2025 · 5:33
You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the outrage. But here’s the thing: business doesn’t care about what’s fair. It cares about what works. In this solo episode, Matt Haycox…
May 21, 2025 · 49:09
At 26, Sonia Haboub was living the dream: global education, high fashion job, and life in London. Then came the cancer diagnosis. She quit the same day and bought a one-way…
May 19, 2025 · 5:56
Here’s what pisses me off… People who hand over their balls, and their voice, to lawyers, PR reps, and anyone else who tells them to “stay quiet and let it blow over.” In this…
May 14, 2025 · 56:31
Everyone always asks, “When’s Matt going to be the one getting grilled?” Well, here it is. For the first time on his own feed, Matt Haycox sits in the hot seat to answer the…
May 12, 2025 · 5:28
Everyone's screaming that the 9 to 5 is dead. "Work should fit around your life!" "Remote forever!" "Flexibility is a human right!" Cool. But here’s the truth, most people…
May 9, 2025 · 7:42
Business partnerships are like marriages, with way more risk and zero sex. Most people spend more time picking their car than choosing the person they’ll build a company with.…
May 7, 2025 · 38:21
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…
May 6, 2025 · 5:29
“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…
Apr 30, 2025 · 29:52
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…
Apr 28, 2025 · 6:50
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…
Apr 25, 2025 · 5:22
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…
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