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Stripping Off with Matt Haycox
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Welcome to 'Stripping Off with Matt Haycox,' where we bare it all on business, money, and life. Get ready to peel back the layers of success with entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor with over 20 years of experience building and growing businesses, Matt Haycox.
Tune into steamy conversations with industry titans, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs as they strip down their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the raw realities of their journey to the top. Matt is going down on business, money, and life, and will take DMCs to new heights!
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Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! International artist and fashion icon Domingo Zapata joins Matt Haycox for a no-BS chat about art, brand, and building a multimillion-dollar empire with paint, passion, and patience. From hustling for leftover pizza in the Bronx to painting Keith Richards and collecting Patek Philippe watches, Domingo shares how he went from broke to global, without ever selling out. This episode dives deep into: Why marketing doe...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this brutally honest episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Ross Mandel, a former Wall Street high-flyer who went from building a $30M empire to serving time behind bars. This isn’t just a story about money. It’s about power, addiction, ego, and redemption. Ross opens up about how a “normal” childhood spiralled into a life driven by money, fuelled by personal tragedy, and eventually cracked wide open by government...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this episode of the Stripping Off podcast, Matt Haycox sits down with Mohammed Mostafa, a self-described "triple threat" excelling in football, acting, and entrepreneurship, who is also half English and half Emirati. Mostafa shares his incredible journey, from battling injuries in professional football in Ireland to navigating the complexities of a fifth-generation family business. He discusses the decision to...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! What happens when you’re raised to be invisible, end up in a gang, and face the death penalty by 22? This is the story of Quan Huynh—once a violent criminal, now a bestselling author and entrepreneur on a mission to rewrite the narrative for the formerly incarcerated. In this jaw-dropping conversation, Quan opens up to Matt Haycox like never before. From growing up a Vietnamese refugee in Utah to spending decades ...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! What if you could convince anyone to say yes—without them even realising it? Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, spent decades talking down terrorists, kidnappers, and criminals. In this episode, he reveals the exact negotiation tactics that will make you more persuasive in business, relationships, and everyday life. From high-stakes hostage situations to closing mil...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In these ‘Naked Truths,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. From a devastating knee injury to career-threatening surgeries and months in a wheelchair, this is the raw, unfiltered truth about what it takes to fight back. The mental battles, t...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! From facing Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final to losing millions on bad investments, Mark Philippoussis’ life has been a rollercoaster of extreme highs and crushing lows. Known as "The Scud" for his record-breaking serves, Mark was one of the few players who could defeat legends like Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi—but his biggest battles weren’t on the court, they were in life. In this raw, no-holds-barred conve...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In these ‘Naked Truths,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. Hiring the right people is the single biggest factor in scaling your business successfully. Yet, most entrepreneurs get it wrong—and it costs them time, money, and momentum. In this Naked...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Daniel Priestley, celebrated entrepreneur, bestselling author, and creator of the "Key Person of Influence" methodology. Daniel unpacks the harsh truths about why so many entrepreneurs fail to grow their businesses and build lasting wealth in today’s chaotic world. This is the ultimate playbook for anyone who’s ready to stop making excuses and st...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this explosive episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, Rob Moore is back to shake things up! Known for his unfiltered takes and unapologetic stance, Rob dives deep into why the UK’s economy is on its knees, how politicians are failing us, and what we need to do to save the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. As an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and investor, Rob has built multi-million-pound businesse...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In these ‘Naked Truths' episodes, I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again. Unlock the secrets to optimising your marketing strategy with our special guest, a successful YouTuber and entrepreneur, who shares their firsthand experiences navigating the di...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with JP de Villiers, a world-renowned high-performance coach specialiSing in clarity, purpose, and conscious leadership. With over two decades of experience, JP has guided top leaders toward achieving fulfillment and inner peace. His incredible journey—including recovering from a near-fatal accident and living as a Buddhist monk—has profoundly shape...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Carl Runefelt, the Bugatti-driving, crypto-billionaire who’s reshaping the financial world. From a supermarket worker to a global crypto entrepreneur, Carl doesn’t hold back as he shares the strategies, decisions, and mindset shifts that skyrocketed him to success. Who is Carl Runefelt? Carl is a self-made entrepreneur, crypto investor, and Yo...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I sit down with Brad Lea—sales expert, entrepreneur, and the creator of the revolutionary training platform, Lightspeed VT. Brad’s incredible journey from being kicked out of his home as a teenager to becoming a multimillionaire is packed with raw, actionable advice for anyone ready to take their business and personal brand to the next level. Brad reveals: W...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this compelling episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Natalie Russell, a self-esteem and relationship recovery coach whose incredible story is one of resilience and transformation. Facing a life of abuse, addiction, prison, and toxic relationships, Natalie has endured unimaginable hardship. But instead of letting her past define her, she’s used her journey to inspire others and empower ...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this powerful episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I dive into the extraordinary life story of Dariush Soudi. From early tragedy in Iran to arriving in Dubai with nothing but grit and resilience, Dariush’s journey is packed with life lessons on resilience, entrepreneurship, and the 'gladiator mindset' it takes to succeed in the face of adversity. Dariush’s story isn’t just about achieving financial succes...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Dame Andrea Jenkyns dives deep into the gritty world of British politics, tackling her own party, the civil service, and the influence of “woke culture” on British democracy. Known for her bold stance on Brexit, Andrea doesn’t mince words as she shares her journey from Greggs to Parliament and speaks on why she believes the political system needs a shake-up. Andrea discusses her fierce fight for Brexit, calling Pa...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! This week I sat down with the fearless Lady Colin Campbell, who’s here to share her extraordinary life story filled with shocking revelations and unfiltered opinions. From her upbringing in “a world of great lavishness” that was also “oppressive and restrictive,” to her candid experiences with gender identity, Lady Colin pulls no punches. Her powerful declaration, “I was shot up with male hormones without my knowl...
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! This one’s huge. We’ve got Danny Crates on the pod – Paralympic gold medalist, world champion, and an all-around legend who’s turned his life story into a masterclass on resilience and determination. If you need inspiration, this episode is for you. Danny breaks down the moment everything changed – a freak accident that cost him his arm. Instead of letting that be the end, it became the start of something bigger....
Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this no-holds-barred episode, I sit down with Love Island's Davide Sanclimenti, as he finally sets the record straight on his whirlwind relationship with ex, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. This is the last time Davide will address the drama, rumours, and shocking truths that have circulated since their breakup. Davide spills the tea on everything from their “fake proposal” to the shocking claim that Ekin-Su was in t...
dead confused. Why did he pay out if innocent, and if he is poor bugger