The Hidden Reason Your Business Is Stuck: Why I Earned Millions But Still Failed (My Raw Truth)

14/05/2025 56 min
 The Hidden Reason Your Business Is Stuck: Why I Earned Millions But Still Failed (My Raw Truth)

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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 questions you never hear him talk about—business regrets, relationships, legacy, burnout, and what truly drives him in 2025.From strip clubs and bankruptcies to multimillion-pound deals and walking away from it all, Matt gets real about the cost of success, how he thinks differently, and why most people are stuck chasing the wrong goals. If you've ever wanted to build a business, live on your terms, or just understand how high-level entrepreneurs actually operate, this is the raw truth.Timestamps:0:00 – Who Are You Really?3:11 – Biggest Mistakes & How to Avoid Them5:29 – Are SOPs Still Essential in 2025?7:54 – Is Business Right for Everyone?9:18 – What Success Really Taught Me10:50 – How I’ve Trained My Mindset14:47 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs17:01 – When Life Gets in the Way of Business21:46 – Balancing Long-Term Vision vs. Daily Life24:53 – The One Principle I Live By28:06 – Hardest Business Call I’ve Ever Made30:38 – Modern Mental Health & My No-BS Take34:23 – My Purpose in 202535:49 – How I Want to Be Remembered38:19 – What’s Changed in Me Over 4 Months42:53 – Self-Help Advice I Disagree With45:30 – One Question That Changed Everything47:33 – My Best Personal Advice49:42 – Business vs Relationships—It Gets Messy54:41 – A Question for the Next Guest (Female Fitness Coach)55:55 – Final Thoughts____________________________________________________________________________________________========================Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur. I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win. On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business. Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make. 📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/ ▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube ▶ LinkedIn – https://www.li...

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