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
From Bedroom Science to Business Disruption - Saba Yussouf
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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 themselves so no bad deal, bad partner, or bad timing can stop them again.
In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Saba Yussouf, entrepreneur, investor and disruptor, to break down what actually drives business disruption: understanding your market, your instincts, and your numbers, not chasing valuations, not ignoring red flags, and not waiting for the world to catch up to your idea.
They cover the reality of disruptive science and why timing is everything, the difference between a great business idea and a great founder, how Saba built an entire business for under £50k using AI, and what happens when you ignore your gut, including the business partner who faked his death and left her with the bill.
Timestamps
0:00 - Coming Up
0:10 - Intro
0:34 - Born in London, Raised in Dubai
1:48 - The Rule That Shaped Saba's Career
4:02 - The Moment Everything Clicked
4:46 - Joined the Family Business and Hated It
6:42 - From Bedroom Science to Harvey Nichols
8:20 - Disruptive Science - The Invisible Coating Nobody Wanted
11:51 - Why Saba Stopped Going It Alone
13:45 - Thinking in Numbers, Not Words
14:40 - He Faked His Death?!
16:24 - Her Most Rewarding Deal Yet
18:30 - What Rooms Full of Men Taught Her
19:47 - Building a Business with AI for Under £50k
21:47 - Reading History to Predict the Future
23:04 - Authenticity Beats Strategy on Social Media
24:02 - Saba's Definition of Success
24:38 - Final Thoughts
Follow Saba:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saba-yussouf-713286149/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realsabayussouf
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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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