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Simon Says
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Simon Says is where people with big dreams and big questions find real advice, actionable guidance and a community that believes in them
Hosted by entrepreneur Simon Squibb, each week Simon answers live calls and give you his insights on how to find, start, or grow your ideas and businesses.
Subscribe and join our community of dreamers and doers. Together, let’s turn your dreams into reality.
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Hosted by entrepreneur Simon Squibb, each week Simon answers live calls and give you his insights on how to find, start, or grow your ideas and businesses.
Subscribe and join our community of dreamers and doers. Together, let’s turn your dreams into reality.
Sign up to call in here: https://forms.gle/6vhuknTxd1so9Ugm6
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Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management. With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays. GoHighLevel—We took Simon Says on the road and met founders who are making something from nothing — right in front of a live audience.• Torie Fletcher — BootSkinsA football mum who got tired of muddy boots and made a fix. From soggy socks to a product in market, Torie shows how a small idea becomes a brand when you share the journey and sell the first pair fast.Website: https://bootskins.co.uk. BOOTSKINS BOOTSKINSIG: @bootskinsuk. BOOTSKINS Instagram• Lyndsay Summerhill — Sexy PicklesAward-winning jars with a wink. We talk recipes, retail, and turning repeat buyers into superfans with story-first content and sampling.Website: https://sexypickles.co.uk. Sexy Pickles Sexy PicklesIG: @sexypicklesuk. Sexy Pickles Instagram• Mish Choudhury — Be Iconic (AI fitness)An AI-powered coaching platform with a human heartbeat. We strip the pitch back to one promise: clear outcomes, real testimonials, one landing page that converts.Website: https://www.beiconic.app/about. Be Iconic beiconic.app• Andrew & Jo — The Wellness Lodge (back-garden clinic)A couple turning a garden room into a sanctuary for breathwork, cold plunge, and recovery. We map their first paid pilot and a neighbours-first launch.Website: TBA (local pilot in progress).• Ellie — ADHD-inspired apparel & customsA young designer channelling neurodivergent pride into wearable art. We sketch a collab-first plan (creator partners, limited drops) and the first 10 designs to ship.Website: TBA (studio set-up in progress).• Yoann Maurice — Ondes WellbeingBoutique, education-driven coaching built for busy professionals.Website: https://www.ondeswellbeing.co.uk. Ondes Wellbeing OndeswellbeingIG: @ondeswellbeing. Ondes Wellbeing Instagram• Toby — for Oak BeEarly-stage concept; we map a name/handle check, problem–promise–proof script, and first 10 customer interviews.• James Williamson — “Pureblood Pariah” (artist)We pivot from “drop a track” to a release machine: weekly lyric hooks, fan stitch prompts, and a Bandcamp-first offer.Bandcamp: https://purebloodpariah.bandcamp.com. Pureblood Pariah Pureblood PariahYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbeodpXpIsFfUUgGonqiMLQ. Pureblood Pariah YouTube—Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.Episode 10 — Live, unfiltered, and building in public
Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsaysIf you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇HighLevel dashboard—Episode 9 — Small audience, big leapThis week on Simon Says, five very different dreams share the same heartbeat: start before you feel ready.Daniel Sheehan — Travel creatorHe doesn’t have a million followers. He has a map and a point to prove. We swap “waiting to be discovered” for a simple promise: bring places to life so well that brands want to be part of the story.YT: I Wish I Did That When I Was YoungerIG: iwishididthattravelSav — Smile ShieldA dad with an idea to help families actually brush, not just mean to. We turn good intentions into a movement you can feel — the kind that makes a kid proud to show their grin.IG: sav160TT: Sav1602Web: smileshield.co.ukWilliam Matthews — Oyster Holiday CottagesA small team on a windy coast trying to build something that feels like home. We talk about hospitality as love: welcome notes, off-season memories, and leaving a place better than you found it.IG: Oyster Holiday CottagesDeclan Natras — From the Army to founderStanding on the edge of civilian life with a head full of ideas. We talk about courage in quieter forms: buying back your time, making your first £1k, and choosing the long road on purpose.Lily (14) — Future sports broadcasterA teenager with a voice that belongs at the match. We sketch the first steps of a dream most adults are too shy to say out loud — and promise to check back soon.TT: lily.gallagher74Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.
Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsays—In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb helps four callers turn raw intent into real plans — from wildlife photography to wellness retreats.Hiran , @hiranmano— NYC technologist with a wildlife-photography dream. We scrap the “non-profit” label, set a $4,000/month client target in 6 months, and map revenue paths: paid shoots (zoos/NGOs/brands), print sales, a photo book, and gear sponsorships.Philip Gidding — Electrician launching a pie-and-mash shop with a pay-it-forward model. We design a zero-budget launch: niche first (serve trades), film taste-test reactions at wholesalers, partner for in-store sampling, and use content to drive preorders.Allegra Melloul, @a1legra — Paris-based creative torn between film, teaching, and service. We focus the mission: make the Divine Comedy film trilogy in Italy, fund impact work (orphans) via profit, and keep a small content-services roster for runway.Janine Hanlon, @janinehanlonlivingwell — Building affordable women’s wellness retreats. We kill limiting beliefs, expand beyond IG to TikTok/YouTube, and execute a revenue-share weekend pilot with an existing venue, then use profits to underwrite free places.Follow Simon Says on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free
Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsaysIn this episode, Simon Squibb speaks with four young dreamers who are already challenging the system:George Pemberton (16) — wants to launch a hybrid athlete coaching business with his brother. We design a hook (“Get fit for free”) and debate whether he should pursue A-Levels or take a gap year to go all-in. (@nobs.club • @exalt_ekene)Francesca O’Sullivan — shares her raw story of losing her son and feeling lost after redundancy. In a 2-minute challenge, we explore how pain can become purpose, and how her writing could grow into a community. (@frankiesaturn)Harrison Nott (15) — already turned over £100K with his invention CoolTowel™. We unpack how to balance scaling a product business with building a personal brand that inspires millions. (@harrisonnott)Pijus Pranckus (18) — building a “Siri for business” to transform how companies train staff. We drill into clarity, focus, and how to pitch without losing people in the detail. (@jpcustomsie)Julia Hammond (18) — launching Haya, a modest fashion brand redefining style and accessibility. We map out low-cost launch strategies, from TikTok to “modest marketing” campaigns. (@hayacollectionca)Follow Simon Says on Spotify and Subscribe on YouTube.Your support helps us fix the education system, teach people business, and give knowledge away for free.
In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb speaks with:Alex Montgomery (@generation.soil) — growing Generation Soil, aiming to get everyone obsessed with soil and normalize composting. Should he stay a CIC or switch to Ltd to scale?Rohan Dayal (@rohan31d) — building a global bookkeeping platform. How can he win UK SME clients and convert demos into paying contracts?Eilish Clarke (@cbt_by_ec) — a CBT therapist and nurse designing pre/post-natal mental health support. How do you market a service people don’t know they need until it’s too late?Chloe Moss — says she has no dream. In Simon’s 2-minute challenge, we uncover her true mission live.Caleb Cottam (@CertifiedRubbish) — tackling the UK fly-tipping crisis with Certified Rubbish. How to onboard users en masse without burning cash on ads?Snow (@snowapares) — aspiring to build the #1 global wellness platform for travelers. What’s the smartest path to land a first hotel or airline pilot?Ryan Loy (@_ryanloy) — launching a videography studio for trades, targeting £10k/month. What’s his fastest route to two paying clients in 30 days?Ben Fifield (@benvironmentalist) — innovating pizza packaging to replace single-use plastics. How to convince EU manufacturers to test and supply at scale?Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: gohighlevel.com/simon-says
In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb speaks with:Dani Ransom (22) — launching pocket-size flushable wipes; we map a 7-day street MVP and a 30-video validation sprint. (@danielleransom_ • @pocket.wipes)Alex Garrett — quitting to install Apple CarPlay and audio; we design a co-founder plan, retail demos, and a simple quote funnel. (@alexgarrett_ • @GarrettsAudioWorks)Oliver Fallbrown — building Farmploy to solve farm staffing. (@Farmploy)Daniel Sheehan — says he has no dream; in our 2-minute challenge we help him find it.(@_dansheehan)Roman Prokhorenko — aiming to build a global live-events company with 6-month runway. (@prokhorenko.roman)Jess Telling — autistic theatre maker championing accessibility.s. (@thejesstelling • @chameleon.play)Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for building funnels, automating marketing, managing leads, and more.With my link, you get 30 days free.Start your 30-day free trial with HighLevel now.👉HighLevel
In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb speaks with:Jack Evans (@Jack.the.ripper_13) — stuck at £300 and a day job, wants to launch a construction testing business. Simon helps him make a decision: get one client, take a 50% deposit, lease a van for a month, prove it in 30 daysNoah Chant (@riznfootball) — changed careers to build a grassroots football brand/coaching offer. Simon helps him think about how to get the word out.Irene (@Thelittlelibraryltd) — has 74p and asks if a pop-up is realistic. Yes it is.Michael Soula (@lumnious) — wants a pancake brand to help his mum, but is stuck thinking about the production process. Tasha Armaine (@Get_tashed) — a burnout-recovery café/wellness hub concept. Josh Phillips (@joshphillips360) — dream: travel and build NeuroTrek learning hubs. _____________________________________Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for building funnels, automating marketing, managing leads, and more.With my link, you get 30 days free.Start your 30-day free trial with HighLevel now.👉HighLevel
Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for funnels, CRM, marketing automation, and lead management.With my link, you get 30 days free.👉 Start your 30-day free trial here: https://www.gohighlevel.com/simonsaysIf you want access to my custom HighLevel dashboard for keeping track of your outbound and managing client relationships click here 👇HighLevel dashboard—In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb speaks with:Noah, a 16-year-old with $2,000 saved, dreams of building a fishing resort. Harley, 25, wants to turn a van into a mobile music and podcast studio with just £1,000,Bruno, 23 is building a free cybersecurity education platform while juggling university and work.IG: CYA SecurityTT: cyasecurityWeb: cyasecurity.carrd.coNikhil from India has $100 and a mission to give artists freedom in manga and comic publishing. Abby from the UK has £5,000 and a dream to launch “Trash Talk,” a litter-picking community group that tackles loneliness.
Three dreamers. One live call-in show. In this episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb speaks with:Priscila (@Priscila Gastardeli) from Brazil has £300K saved and a vision to help career-changers break into tech — but she’s looking for clarity on how to scale her mentorship into a thriving business.Divante (@divantemk), a Manchester City youth coach, dreams of launching a football academy in Dubai. Simon helps him explore how starting locally could build a stronger foundation for the future.Daniel (@danizazzini) , a communication and body language specialist with 300K social followers, wants to go full-time with his mission to help people express themselves — and discovers three clear paths to financial freedom.Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for building funnels, automating marketing, managing leads, and more.With my link, you get 30 days free.Start your 30-day free trial with HighLevel now.👉 HighLevel
What happens when a broke artist, a fashion dreamer, and a burnt-out exec call in to share their dreams — live? In this first episode of Simon Says, Simon Squibb takes live calls from people stuck, starting, and scaling. Abigail (@abigailkahraman_fineart) wants to turn her art into income while caring for her kids.Meg (@sotto.ldn on Instagram and TikTok) is launching a rain bonnet fashion brand from scratch. Gareth (@@gareth_is_bored) has £240k in the bank... but no idea what to build next. Sponsored by HighLevelThis episode is sponsored by HighLevel — the all-in-one platform for building funnels, automating marketing, managing leads, and more.With my link, you get 30 days free.
Simon Says isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement for dreamers. Each week, Simon Squibb takes live calls from real people chasing real dreams. With 30 years of business wisdom, he offers raw, unfiltered advice to help turn ideas into action. If you’ve got a dream — or need help finding yours — this is your moment. Let’s make dreams real!
Bryan Johnson steps me through his 3 stage process for obtaining unlimited energy whilst building a business.Head to https://Fvrr.co/simonsquibb to check out the @fiverr services available to you and get 10% off your first order with code ‘SIMON’Become a member and get access to channel perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/join Join my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/ My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/ If you need more help for free visit [https://www.helpbnk.com](https://www.helpbnk.com/) Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:22 - Sleep & Recovery08:17 - Health & Nutrition16:27 - Business Application
Get your .store domain for just 99 cents here: https://go.store/simon2Get FREE discounts for your business here: https://elevate.store/simonIn this episode I sit down with with sales & marketing genius Chris Do who explains his 8 steps to become a sales machine.Become a member and get access to channel perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/join Join my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/ My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/ If you need more help for free visit: https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps:00:00- Intro00:19 - Say what you think 03:27 - Ask questions06:46 - Listening is your power12:06 - Learn to never justify15:37 - Handling objections21:51 - Brand as a power-up25:38 - Focus on serving others28:59 - Become a natural born seller
In this episode I explain the 6 things you need to consider before starting a business.Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:11 - Personality01:00 - Hobbies02:18 - Time03:28 - Money06:17 - People07:17 - Growth Opportunity
In this episode I sit down with Robert Greene for a unfiltered conversation on how anyone can turn anxiety into seductive charm and unshakable confidence.Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:41 - Master Yourself09:23 - Understand Human Nature16:26 - Build Confidence21:29 - Learn By Doing28:46 - Reinvent Yourself
Get your .online domain HERE: https://get.online/simon3 (coupon code: SIMON)In this video I explain how anyone can build a business plan using Priya and Jaya as a real lids example.Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:32 - Getting Started06:03 - How To Get Funding17:18 - How To Market Your Business23:56 - Making The Idea Real & Building A Team
In this video I discuss 5 hacks from my conversations with top entrepreneurs that will get your business more customers, or even your first customer. Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:12 - Be the customer01:02 - Address their needs02:52 - Solve a problem04:58 - Motivate them 06:18 - Research & be proactive
Three months ago, I had the chance to sit down with Rob Greene, a man widely regarded as a master of power and seduction.What he shared was nothing short of eye-opening and in this video, I’m breaking down five of the most impactful insights from our conversation.Let’s go.Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:26 - Discipline and Self Mastery02:22 - Human Nature04:36 - Build Unshakable Confidence06:27 - Adaptability 08:21 - Reinvent Yourself
In this video I explain the 5 step checklist you should follow if you're thinking about quitting your job.Head to https://Fvrr.co/simonsquibb to check out the @fiverr services available to you and get 10% off your first order with code ‘SIMON25’Become a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestampsIntro - 00:00Step 1 - 00:14Step 2 - 01:51Step 3 - 04:19Step 4 - 05:55Step 5 - 07:24
In this video Vikkstar explains the process he followed to turn his hobbies into evergreen sources of income so you can do exactly the same.Sign up to Shopify using https://shopify.co.uk/simonsquibb and get access to your free trial today Vikk’s sunglasses brand Circulr: https://circulr.co/?srsltid=AfmBOoojXGAQCbcVVQuuM9vjSic9-jzd0RyUa7Mjm4_bEBaCWmLgO-CiBecome a member and get access to channel perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGznz4NfW5iymkvn1l40qyA/joinJoin my newsletter here: https://simonsquibb.com/newsletters/My book "What's Your Dream?' is out now!: https://simonsquibb.com/whats-your-dream-book/If you need more help for free visit https://www.helpbnk.comTimestamps00:00 - Intro00:43 - The starting point & branding05:19 - The value of community09:24 - Building out your offer16:43 - Exploring new ventures
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I love Simons content but I find it really hard to listen to the podcasts for all the background and static noise is really distracting and makes it hard to listen. Is this just me?