In this episode, Gavin is joined by Jamie & Kevin Christoforou, friends of his who started a business in their bedroom, which they then sold for multi-millions of pounds. Gavin catches up with them to talk about their entrepreneurial journey and discuss their latest ventures.

This episode provides a great overview of what it is like to start a business from scratch and find the courage to commit, invest and take the necessary steps to grow. They discuss how they got through the pandemic, creating the right culture and the process of exiting a business.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Being professional at all times creates a strong foundation.
Provide the customer with a fantastic service. Even if you are not 100% sure how to deliver what they need, be professional, and then work it out.
Celebrate your wins with your staff and look after them.
Exiting a business takes months.
Nobody wants to buy a business which can´t run without you.



BEST MOMENTS

‘It was a slow burner, to begin with… it kind of built up momentum over time. ´

‘It´s a lot easier to grow a business when you´ve got no money…there are so many distractions.’

‘Outsourcing is definitely the best way to go. It leaves you to focus on the core of your business.’



EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/jamieandkevgotravelling

https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristoforoufcim

https://www.instagram.com/kevinchristoforou

https://www.zerotoexit.co.uk

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

ABOUT THE HOST

Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist,
consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the
giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching
innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s
script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.

Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their
idea, niche and ideal clients!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Jamie &amp; Kevin Christoforou, friends of his who started a business in their bedroom, which they then sold for multi-millions of pounds. Gavin catches up with them to talk about their entrepreneurial journey and discuss their latest ventures.
This episode provides a great overview of what it is like to start a business from scratch and find the courage to commit, invest and take the necessary steps to grow. They discuss how they got through the pandemic, creating the right culture and the process of exiting a business.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Being professional at all times creates a strong foundation.</li>
<li>Provide the customer with a fantastic service. Even if you are not 100% sure how to deliver what they need, be professional, and then work it out.</li>
<li>Celebrate your wins with your staff and look after them.</li>
<li>Exiting a business takes months.</li>
<li>Nobody wants to buy a business which can´t run without you.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘It was a slow burner, to begin with… it kind of built up momentum over time. ´
‘It´s a lot easier to grow a business when you´ve got no money…there are so many distractions.’
‘Outsourcing is definitely the best way to go. It leaves you to focus on the core of your business.’
 
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/jamieandkevgotravelling
https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristoforoufcim
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinchristoforou">https://www.instagram.com/kevinchristoforou</a>
https://www.zerotoexit.co.uk
 VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching">https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching</a>
https://facebook.com/gavindwatson
ABOUT THE HOST
Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist, consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.   Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.   Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their idea, niche and ideal clients!
CONTACT METHOD
https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching
https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers in the business strategy, online marketing, coaching & course creation and mindset world?

Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.

I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can that are struggling to get their online course or coaching business launched or profitable. 

Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial journey, this is the podcast for you.

Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen and notepad!

Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers in the business strategy, online marketing, coaching &amp; course creation and mindset world?
Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.
I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can that are struggling to get their online course or coaching business launched or profitable. 
Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial journey, this is the podcast for you.
Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen and notepad!

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In this episode, Gavin is joined by Matt Young, a retired professional football player. Matt is using his experience of overcoming mindset battles to help others. He is an elite mental performance coach and keynote speaker to the world's leading organisations, including FIFA, Shell Energy, Google Cloud and TCS London Marathon.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
With the right strategies anyone can break free of their fear, limiting beliefs and emotions.
Ownership of a situation is always the key to freedom. It puts you in control.
Don´t turn a blind eye to negative emotions. Instead, look for the patterns, use that knowledge to understand your underlying issues, and break free of your emotional loops.
Anxiety has its roots in not being certain that we can cope with the uncertainty of life. 
Understand that regardless of what happens you will get through it.
You will feel fear. If you have developed courage, you will do it anyway.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You see patterns that produce these feelings and these emotions. ´

‘They don't feel they have the emotional certainty within themselves, that they can get through the perceived uncertainty.’

‘If something has been learnt it can be unlearnt.’

‘How can I own this to take control?’

EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES

www.mattyoungllc.com

https://www.instagram.com/mattyoung.mindcoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-young-mitm

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

ABOUT THE HOST

Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist, consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel.

Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.

Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their idea, niche and ideal clients!

Podcast Description

Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers in the business, strategy, online marketing, coaching & course creation and mindset world?

Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.

I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can who are struggling to get their online course or coaching business launched or profitable.

Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial journey, this is the podcast for you.

Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen and notepad!

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Matt Young, a retired professional football player. Matt is using his experience of overcoming mindset battles to help others. He is an elite mental performance coach and keynote speaker to the world's leading organisations, including FIFA, Shell Energy, Google Cloud and TCS London Marathon.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">With the right strategies anyone can break free of their fear, limiting beliefs and emotions.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ownership of a situation is always the key to freedom. It puts you in control.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Don´t turn a blind eye to negative emotions. Instead, look for the patterns, use that knowledge to understand your underlying issues, and break free of your emotional loops.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anxiety has its roots in not being certain that we can cope with the uncertainty of life. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Understand that regardless of what happens you will get through it.</li>
<li aria-level="1">You will feel fear. If you have developed courage, you will do it anyway.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
‘You see patterns that produce these feelings and these emotions. ´
‘They don't feel they have the emotional certainty within themselves, that they can get through the perceived uncertainty.’
‘If something has been learnt it can be unlearnt.’
‘How can I own this to take control?’
EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.mattyoungllc.com">www.mattyoungllc.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattyoung.mindcoach/">https://www.instagram.com/mattyoung.mindcoach/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-young-mitm">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-young-mitm</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feel-Fear-Anyway-Indecision-Confidence-ebook/dp/B00PYJ5Y6W/">Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching">https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching</a>
<a href="https://facebook.com/gavindwatson">https://facebook.com/gavindwatson</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist, consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.
Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel.
Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.
Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their idea, niche and ideal clients!
Podcast Description
Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers in the business, strategy, online marketing, coaching &amp; course creation and mindset world?
Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.
I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can who are struggling to get their online course or coaching business launched or profitable.
Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial journey, this is the podcast for you.
Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen and notepad!

Break Free of Your Limiting Beliefs and Emotions By Taking Ownership with Matt Young

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Lisa Johnson, a serial entrepreneur speaker, global business strategist, Sunday Times best-selling author and mum of twins. In just 7 years, she went from being £30,000 in debt to making £20 million+.  Today, she helps others to get clear on their own strategies to earn a passive or semi-passive income.

She and Gavin discuss why getting your mindset right is essential. They talk about the role it plays in your ability to put yourself out there, and consistently take the right action.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Getting your mindset right is essential.
You can be taught the best strategies, but without the right mindset, you won´t take action.
It is very important to be visible. If you do not put yourself out there, people will never find you.
Fear of being trolled is one of the biggest hindrances to visibility.
If you are setting up a side hustle get a few small tasks done, every day. Doing something small, often, adds up to big steps forward.

BEST MOMENTS

‘In the first year, I made £220,000, then I started adding passive income and semi-passive income streams.’

‘We´ve actually employed a mindset coach who is working full time to help our clients with their mindset.’

‘Do little things often.’



EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES

https://thatstrategyco.com

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Links to relevant social media -books- websites etc

ABOUT THE HOST

Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist,

consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the

giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching

innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s

script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social

life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel.

Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books,

and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face

coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full

potential in business, life, and beyond.

Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their

idea, niche and ideal clients!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

Podcast Description

Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers

in the business, strategy, online marketing, coaching & course creation and mindset

world?

Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending

mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs,

coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.

I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can who are struggling to get their online

course or coaching business launched or profitable.

Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh

inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial

journey, this is the podcast for you.

Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you

nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen

and notepad!

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Lisa Johnson, a serial entrepreneur speaker, global business strategist, Sunday Times best-selling author and mum of twins. In just 7 years, she went from being £30,000 in debt to making £20 million+.  Today, she helps others to get clear on their own strategies to earn a passive or semi-passive income.
She and Gavin discuss why getting your mindset right is essential. They talk about the role it plays in your ability to put yourself out there, and consistently take the right action.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Getting your mindset right is essential.</li>
<li aria-level="1">You can be taught the best strategies, but without the right mindset, you won´t take action.</li>
<li aria-level="1">It is very important to be visible. If you do not put yourself out there, people will never find you.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fear of being trolled is one of the biggest hindrances to visibility.</li>
<li aria-level="1">If you are setting up a side hustle get a few small tasks done, every day. Doing something small, often, adds up to big steps forward.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
‘In the first year, I made £220,000, then I started adding passive income and semi-passive income streams.’
‘We´ve actually employed a mindset coach who is working full time to help our clients with their mindset.’
‘Do little things often.’
 
EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES
<a href="https://thatstrategyco.com">https://thatstrategyco.com</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Links to relevant social media -books- websites etc
ABOUT THE HOST
Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist,
consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the
giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching
innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.
Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s
script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social
life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel.
Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books,
and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face
coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full
potential in business, life, and beyond.
Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their
idea, niche and ideal clients!
CONTACT METHOD
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching">https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching</a>
<a href="https://facebook.com/gavindwatson">https://facebook.com/gavindwatson</a>
Podcast Description
Ready to dive deep into the minds of the most innovative thinkers and game-changers
in the business, strategy, online marketing, coaching &amp; course creation and mindset
world?
Join me, Gavin Watson, as we explore the cutting-edge strategies, mind-bending
mindset shifts, and unbelievable success stories of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs,
coaches, marketers, strategists, and business psychologists.
I’m on a journey to help as many people as I can who are struggling to get their online
course or coaching business launched or profitable.
Whether you’re itching to kickstart your own online business, craving some fresh
inspiration for your side hustle, or just love geeking out about the entrepreneurial
journey, this is the podcast for you.
Every episode is overflowing with practical tips, juicy insights, and tales that’ll have you
nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief - don’t forget to bring your pen
and notepad!

The Right Mindset Coupled with the Right Strategies Equals Big Success with Lisa Johnson

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Louie Parkes who at just 21 is already working with some of the biggest names and most famous people. Including, Tony Bellew, Dame Kelly Holmes, Davina McCall, Ronnie O´Sullivan, Rob Brydon and a long list of others. He is travelling all over the world creating viral content for people, businesses and entrepreneurs. Doing crazy things, that grab people´s attention.

Louie started filming YouTube videos at age 9 and spent 18 months training with Pete Cohen as an apprentice. He took that experience and quickly created his own production company.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Don´t be afraid. Just start.
Things may not go 100% as planned, but that does not matter.
Go as big as you can.
Connect with others who are on the same entrepreneurial journey.
Sharing what you know is powerful. It is a big win-win.
You can always turn a negative into a positive.
Make connections. Get to know people and help each other. You will all grow faster that way and enjoy what you are doing.
Ignore the trolls.



BEST MOMENTS

‘People have seen you all over the planet, from London to Dubai. ´

‘EMC is the place to be if you´re into your marketing.’

‘Just start to do something whether it's just creating something in the street or a little vlog.’



EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/louieparkes

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

ABOUT THE HOST

Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist,
consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the
giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching
innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.

Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s
script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.

Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their
idea, niche and ideal clients!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching

https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

In this episode, Gavin is joined by Louie Parkes who at just 21 is already working with some of the biggest names and most famous people. Including, Tony Bellew, Dame Kelly Holmes, Davina McCall, Ronnie O´Sullivan, Rob Brydon and a long list of others. He is travelling all over the world creating viral content for people, businesses and entrepreneurs. Doing crazy things, that grab people´s attention.
Louie started filming YouTube videos at age 9 and spent 18 months training with Pete Cohen as an apprentice. He took that experience and quickly created his own production company.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 
<ul>
<li>Don´t be afraid. Just start.</li>
<li>Things may not go 100% as planned, but that does not matter.</li>
<li>Go as big as you can.</li>
<li>Connect with others who are on the same entrepreneurial journey.</li>
<li>Sharing what you know is powerful. It is a big win-win.</li>
<li>You can always turn a negative into a positive.</li>
<li>Make connections. Get to know people and help each other. You will all grow faster that way and enjoy what you are doing.</li>
<li>Ignore the trolls.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘People have seen you all over the planet, from London to Dubai. ´
‘EMC is the place to be if you´re into your marketing.’
‘Just start to do something whether it's just creating something in the street or a little vlog.’
 
EPISODE AND GUEST RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/louieparkes
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching
https://facebook.com/gavindwatson
ABOUT THE HOST
Meet Gavin Watson, your friendly neighbourhood entrepreneur, business strategist, consultant, and coach. With over 15 years of experience rubbing shoulders with the giants of the online world, Gavin’s journey from corporate ladder climber to coaching innovator is both inspiring and refreshingly relatable.   Gavin, originally from Doncaster in Yorkshire, like many, dutifully followed society’s script – good grades, a steady job, the whole shebang. But long hours, a lacking social life, and the never-ending grind of the rat race left him feeling like a hamster on a wheel. Since then, Gavin has launched businesses – both online and offline, authored books, and even started his own coaching programmes. Through online coaching, face-to-face coaching, and this podcast, he’s on a mission to empower you to reach your full potential in business, life, and beyond.   Gavin has a real passion for business strategy and helping others get clear on their idea, niche and ideal clients!
CONTACT METHOD
https://www.instagram.com/gavinwatsoncoaching
https://facebook.com/gavindwatson

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