• #52 - How to KEEP More of Your Money - Smart Financial Moves for Millennials with Lawrence Bearman
    Mar 14 2025

    Are you earning more but still feeling like you don't have any extra income in your bank account each month? We often assume that a bigger pay check guarantees financial security, but without the right strategy, lifestyle inflation, tax inefficiencies, and poor financial planning can quietly erode wealth.


    This week, I'm joined by Lawrence Bearman, a financial advisor specialising in helping high-income Millennials keep more of their hard earned cash. We discuss how to manage wealth, optimise tax efficiency, and avoid the common money pitfalls high earners face.


    Expect to learn:


    02:03 Lifestyle Inflation: The Hidden Trap

    03:15 Understanding Expenditure

    04:42 The DIY Investor Dilemma

    06:14 The Value of Financial Advice

    13:29 Common Financial Challenges for High Earners

    15:51 Tax Efficiency Strategies

    18:57 Property Investment vs. Renting

    23:05 The Emotional Side of Financial Planning

    30:16 Finding Financial Balance

    31:35 Avoiding Lifestyle Creep

    33:39 End of Tax Year Planning

    34:44 Understanding Pensions

    39:41 Lawrence's Best Investment

    45:26 Social Media for Financial Advice

    49:59 The Role of AI in Financial Planning

    55:04 Summary of Financial Tips


    Discover Lawrence


    LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-bearman


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast



    NOTE: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. Any opinions expressed are those of the guest and host and do not constitute recommendations for specific financial decisions.


    You should always consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment, tax, or financial planning decisions. Investments can rise and fall in value, and past performance is not indicative of future results.


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    59 mins
  • #51 – Is the Corporate Career Dream Over? What Graduates Should Do Now with Peter Wood (The Graduate Guide)
    Mar 7 2025

    This week, I sit down with Peter Wood, co-founder of The Graduate Guide, to discuss the biggest challenges facing university graduates in today’s job market.


    With AI, automation, economic downturns, and the decline of traditional corporate careers, graduates are questioning whether a 9-to-5 job is still the best path.


    We explore why the graduate job market is so challenging, how to stand out in a competitive job market, the importance of personal branding on LinkedIn, and how to leverage social media for career success.


    Peter also shares his journey from history student to startup founder, offering insights on networking, breaking free from societal career norms, and finding opportunities beyond traditional corporate jobs.


    If you're a student, recent graduate, or considering a career change, this episode will give you practical strategies to future-proof your career, land better job opportunities, and navigate today’s evolving job market.


    00:00 Trailer

    01:08 Challenges Facing Graduates

    02:03 Navigating the Job Market

    03:48 The Graduate Guide Mission

    05:12 Corporate vs. Entrepreneurial Paths

    08:04 Advice for Non-Traditional Career Paths

    09:10 Building a Personal Brand

    21:26 The Role of AI in Recruitment

    35:56 The Power of Personal Branding

    38:41 Building Your LinkedIn Presence

    41:50 Balancing Career and Personal Life

    45:47 Overcoming Social Pressure and Cringe

    56:14 The Journey of Building a Business

    01:00:20 Joining the Entrepreneurial Community


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #50 – How Launching a Podcast Taught Me to Think Like an Entrepreneur
    Feb 22 2025

    In this 50th episode milestone, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I’ve learned from the last 12 months launching and growing this podcast - and how these lessons apply to starting any business.


    From dealing with imposter syndrome to experiencing the benefits of consistency and building a personal brand. I’ll also share the costs of podcasting, why networking is a superpower, and the real struggle of staying focused when opportunities are everywhere.


    Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a content creator, or just someone who wants to level up, these 10 lessons will save you time, money, and frustration as you build your own path to success.


    Expect to learn:


    00:00 Introduction

    01:21 Celebrating 50 Episodes: A Year in Review

    02:21 Lesson 1: The Importance of Getting Started

    04:02 Lesson 2: Embrace Imperfection and Progress

    10:02 Lesson 3: Consistency is Key

    11:54 Lesson 4: Managing Work-Life Balance

    17:17 Lesson 5: The Power of Networking

    22:48 Lesson 6: Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

    28:30 Lesson 7: Building Your Personal Brand

    36:51 Lesson 8: The Challenge of Staying Focused

    40:39 Defining Success and Ambition

    50:41 Lesson 9: The Cost of Running a Podcast

    58:53 Lesson 10: The Reality of Burnout

    01:08:08 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #49 - How to Grow & Exit a Successful Shopify Business – 5 Steps to Double Your Profit with Dan McClen
    Feb 14 2025

    Dan is an e-commerce expert who turned his Shopify side hustle into a £5 million revenue business. In this episode, he reveals how he scaled his company, maximised profitability, and ultimately exited successfully.


    The 5-Step Formula to Doubling Profit:

    Most Shopify store owners focus on traffic and ads, but Dan shares his proven strategy for increasing profit margins - giving you more cash to reinvest in customer acquisition.


    Accountant’s Guide to Running a Profitable Business:

    With his finance background, Dan breaks down how to structure your business for sustainable growth, so you’re not just making sales—you’re building a long-term success story.


    What Happens After a Successful Exit?

    As an ambitious entrepreneur, what do you do after selling your business? Dan reflects on his journey and shares what he’d do differently if he started again.


    Whether you're launching a store, scaling to six or seven figures, or planning your exit, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don’t miss this masterclass in e-commerce success!


    01:39 From Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship

    02:07 Why Entrepreneurship?

    03:16 Starting the Business

    07:56 Scaling and Hiring

    15:56 Understanding Unit Economics

    19:00 5 Step Formula to Double Your Profit

    47:33 Lessons Learned

    48:29 The Waitlist Strategy

    49:05 Balancing Profit and Growth

    53:51 The Importance of Customer Experience

    58:24 Resilience in Business

    01:07:39 Future Ambitions and Projects


    Discover Dan


    Website - https://hellotmrw.io/


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mcclen


    Double Your Profit Cheat Sheet - https://hellotmrw.io/pages/double-your-profit


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast



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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #48 - The TRUTH about Entrepreneurship & Why Most Businesses FAIL - Anthony O'Brien, Managing Director of Profici
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, entrepreneur Anthony O'Brien shares his experiences and challenges in building a successful business. He discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong team, the concept of a fractional C-suite, and the struggles of managing cash flow and staff. He also talks about his personal motivations, the impact of ADHD on entrepreneurs, and the need for adaptability in business. Key takeaways include the value of hiring people better than oneself, the significance of failure as a learning tool, and balancing personal life with business demands.


    01:31 The Concept of Fractional C-Suite

    06:30 Delegation and Building The Perfect Team

    08:23 ADHD and Entrepreneurship

    16:14 “The Hardest Year Of My Life”

    20:02 Common Issues in Growing Businesses

    32:49 Revenue vs. Profit: The Age-Old Debate

    33:39 The Entrepreneur's Ego and Revenue Obsession

    36:40 Challenges of the Current Year

    37:52 Adapting to Change: Pivot or Perish

    39:04 The Role of Luck in Business Success

    41:09 Balancing Business and Personal Life

    52:01 The Fear of Failure as a Motivator


    Discover Anthony


    Website - https://profici.co.uk/


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-obrien/


    Podcast - https://profici.co.uk/profici-podcast/


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast



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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #47 - What Men Don’t Talk About (But Should) - Adam Smith, co-founder of A-Game and High Performance Coach
    Jan 31 2025

    Adam is the co-founder of A-Game and coaches high achievers to improve performance across multiple areas of their lives.


    Adam share his own journey, from hitting absolute rock bottom, to building a successful business and helping others to achieve the same.


    In this conversation we discuss simple strategies to improve your personal performance and relationships. We explore why many men suffer in silence, and discuss how better communication is the answer, but most importantly, how to do this effectively!


    Adam also provides tips for how men can listen to their partners, something that many of us struggle with, which will lead to a happier and healthier relationship.


    This was a pretty powerful episode and I’m so grateful to Adam for sharing his personal journey, but also providing some actionable takeaways for others to make small improvement in their lives.


    Expect to hear:


    03:49 Struggles with Validation and Comparison

    08:34 Hitting Rock Bottom

    14:04 Rebuilding and Finding Purpose

    18:56 Starting a Business

    26:25 The Power of Small Habits

    30:14 Challenges and Growth in Business

    41:10 Effective Communication

    46:30 How To Listen To Your Partner For a Better Relationship

    47:52 The 'Empowerment Dynamic'

    55:54 The Power of Helpful Thoughts

    01:03:15 Finding Purpose and Fulfilment

    01:12:14 Practical Steps for Personal Growth


    Discover Adam


    Website - https://agameconsultancy.com/


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/


    Instagram.- https://www.instagram.com/agameconsultancy/


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast


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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #46 - Career Progression Made Simple: How An Accidental Entrepreneur Is Solving Your Career Progression Challenges
    Jan 24 2025

    Martin Mason is the co-founder of Talent Mapper, a company he built to solve a problem experienced by millions in the corporate workplace: internal mobility.

    Talent Mapper is a platform that uses data to match employees’ individual skill sets with the right job roles, and helps track career progression within organisations.

    When Martin explained the concept to me during this conversation, it was a lightbulb moment. Having spent years working in large organisations, I’ve seen firsthand how common these challenges are - people struggling to find roles that align with their skills or facing barriers to internal progression. Talent Mapper addresses this head-on, helping companies retain talent while ensuring employees are in roles where they can thrive.

    Beyond explaining how Talent Mapper works, Martin opens up about his journey as an ‘accidental entrepreneur.’ He shares how he developed his business plan, what it’s like to run a startup, and why he would never want to be a sole founder again.

    This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in entrepreneurship or navigating their career within a larger organisation.

    Expect to hear:

    02:10 Early Career and Shift to HR

    05:51 First Entrepreneurial Venture

    07:39 Building a Business Plan

    15:32 Developing TalentMapper

    26:57 Navigating Internal Career Paths

    33:45 Empowering Employees in Startups

    34:53 Challenges of Transitioning from Corporate to Startup

    35:52 Building a Strong Non-Exec Board

    38:43 The Importance of a Co-Founder

    41:47 Making Yourself Redundant as a Leader

    44:04 Future Plans and Ambitions

    55:47 Addressing Homelessness and Prison Reform


    Discover Martin


    Website - https://thetalentmapper.com/


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmason


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #45 - How To Build Wealth: Lessons They Should Teach in School - Andrew Craig, Founder of Plain English Finance
    Jan 17 2025

    It wasn’t until I started working in the financial industry that I understood how essential investing was for building long-term wealth.


    This week, I’m joined by Andrew Craig, founder of Plain English Finance and author of the must-read personal finance book How To Own The World.


    In this episode, Andrew and I dive into how investing can serve as a powerful tool for wealth creation. We explore what it really means to invest in shares, the importance of starting early, why relying on the state for a retirement pension is risky, how inflation erodes your cash savings, and so much more.


    Expect to learn:


    03:19 The Importance of Financial Literacy

    08:19 The State of Pensions and Future Challenges

    11:47 The Power of Compounding and Early Investment

    14:41 Government Policies and Economic Implications

    26:38 Understanding Inflation and Investment Strategies

    31:37 What It Means to Invest in Shares

    37:09 The Misconceptions About Financial Markets

    45:49 The Importance of Regular Investment

    57:52 Future Trends

    01:10:23 Comparing US and UK Economies

    01:11:15 The US Advantage in Technology and Innovation

    01:11:37 Challenges Facing the UK Economy

    01:14:08 Historical Market Trends and Lessons

    01:25:20 The Importance of Supporting British Companies


    Discover Andrew


    Website - https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/


    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCME6xVzdcA7q_RfhRaRIkPA


    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcraigpef/?originalSubdomain=uk


    Books - https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/books


    Get In Touch


    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/


    Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.com


    Instagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast



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    1 hr and 40 mins