• #85. Why University is a Broken Promise to Young People | Mark Coggins
    May 1 2026

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    7 mins
  • #84. Your Cash ISA is Costing You Thousands | Andrew Craig
    Apr 24 2026

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    7 mins
  • #83. Building Wealth in the UK is Easier Than You Think
    Apr 17 2026

    Most people think building wealth is about earning more money… but it’s not.


    Two people can earn the same salary and end up in completely different financial positions.


    In this video, I break down how to actually build wealth in the UK by using the system properly.


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    7 mins
  • #82. Eye-Watering Student Loan Debt Crisis Worth £1 Trillion | Mark Coggins
    Apr 10 2026

    Mark Coggins scaled Kaplan from £1M to £80M EBITDA and 25,000 students across Asia. Now he's calling out the UK education system for what it is - broken.

    From student debt heading toward £1 trillion, to youth unemployment worse than Italy, to AI killing entry-level jobs before graduates even get started.

    One of the most honest conversations about young people's futures we've had on this show.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #81. Operational Leadership: What Separates Successful Leaders | Colin Miles
    Apr 3 2026

    What actually separates successful people from those who stay stuck?


    In this episode, senior leader Colin shares how he went from answering phones in customer service to leading global teams across 18 countries in tech and AI.


    We break down the shift from being transactional to becoming truly strategic, why most people drift through their 20s, and the mindset required to build real success.


    From self-awareness and discipline to leadership, mentorship, and long-term career growth, this is a deep dive into what it really takes to level up in business and life.


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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #80. Wealth Expert: The Financial Mistake Most Families Make | Sean Standerwick
    Mar 27 2026

    What does real wealth actually mean?


    In this episode, financial planner Sean explains why money alone doesn’t create happiness, how business owners should think about selling their companies, and why a massive wealth transfer is about to hit the UK economy.


    From leaving Bloomberg to taking over a family financial firm, he shares the lessons he’s learned about entrepreneurship, inheritance tax, personal branding and why AI won’t replace human trust in finance.


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #79. The Ai Debate: Adapt or be Replaced | Hannah Maude
    Mar 13 2026

    In this episode we explore the real impact of AI on jobs, businesses, and society. From automation fears to the rise of AI-powered companies, we break down what’s actually happening behind the headlines.


    We also uncover the hidden dangers of AI, including data privacy risks, over-reliance on technology, and why many companies are rushing into AI without a strategy.


    But AI also creates huge opportunities for those willing to adapt.


    The question is simple: will AI replace you, or will you learn to work with it?


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #78. Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? | From Side Hustle to 7-Figure Brand | Jack Zambakides
    Mar 7 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with the founder of D Louise, a jewellery brand that grew from a lockdown side project into a multi-million pound business.


    We talk about early entrepreneurial lessons, calculated risk, scaling through Black Friday momentum, and bringing in former Gymshark CEO Steve Hewitt as an investor.


    This is a conversation about grit, leadership evolution, and what it really takes to build something sustainable.


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    1 hr and 7 mins