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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I sit down with finance coach and entrepreneur, Carol Glynn, to uncover the biggest myths surrounding personal and business finances. Carol shares her journey from corporate finance to empowering individuals and entrepreneurs to take control of their money. Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur or just getting started, you’ll learn how to gain financial clarity, make smarter investment decisions, and break through mental blocks around money.Tune in to discover:Why outsourcing your finances to an accountant might be one of the biggest mistakes you're making.How to take ownership of your finances, and why it’s the key to running a successful business.The common misconceptions people have about money and how to avoid them.How to get started with investing, even if you're completely new to it.Why financial freedom is more exciting than retirement, and how you can start working towards it today.As Carol says: "Money brings joy when you’re confident in your decisions and aligned with your values." Don’t miss out on this eye-opening discussion about taking control of your money and making it work for you.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:55 - Who is Carol Glynn?4:36 - Working with One of the Big Four versus not9:22 - Working in Practice to Working in Industry - any big differences?11:33 - Working in Industry with the CEO - do they know what’s going on in the Accounting Departments?18:15 - Why Entrepreneurs Fear Accounts22:09 - Cultural Differences with Talking About Money Being Taboo25:18 - Finding and Educating your Customer Base27:07 - Common Misconceptions about Money29:13 - Advising a Business Owner to Employ In-house Accountant(s) When They Lack Knowledge36:40 - Business Finance to Personal Finance: Common Problems with Personal Finance Management39:26 - Bad Spending Habits: People’s Disbelief in their Own Numbers - “that can’t be right!”48:23 - Financial Advice for Better Spending and Investing Choices in the Future54:20 - Where you can find Carolwe8tb76y========================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...