No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
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’ve built it, lost it, and built it back bigger.
So buckle up. It’s time to learn how to do business, properly.
No Bollocks with Matt Haycox
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 Them
5:29 – Are SOPs Still Essential in 2025?
7:54 – Is Business Right for Everyone?
9:18 – What Success Really Taught Me
10:50 – How I’ve Trained My Mindset
14:47 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
17:01 – When Life Gets in the Way of Business
21:46 – Balancing Long-Term Vision vs. Daily Life
24:53 – The One Principle I Live By
28:06 – Hardest Business Call I’ve Ever Made
30:38 – Modern Mental Health & My No-BS Take
34:23 – My Purpose in 2025
35:49 – How I Want to Be Remembered
38:19 – What’s Changed in Me Over 4 Months
42:53 – Self-Help Advice I Disagree With
45:30 – One Question That Changed Everything
47:33 – My Best Personal Advice
49:42 – Business vs Relationships—It Gets Messy
54:41 – A Question for the Next Guest (Female Fitness Coach)
55:55 – Final Thoughts
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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.
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