In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Session, Alex Chisnall sits down with Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent Drinks and Jam Jar Investments, to explore the remarkable story behind the UK's favorite smoothie brand. Richard shares how he and his co-founders started without an exit plan, grew their business into a household name, and sold it to Coca-Cola for over $500 million. Discover the principles that guided their mission-driven culture, the challenges they faced, and how they now support other entrepreneurs through Jam Jar Investments.

Key Topics Covered Include:

• Starting Innocent Drinks with no exit strategy
• The role of ethics and friendship in entrepreneurship
• Scaling a business while staying true to its mission
• Transitioning to investment and mentoring with Jam Jar Investments
• Balancing passion, preparation, and resilience in business

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Session, Alex Chisnall chats with Adam Kamani, co-founder of Move Streets and part of the Kamani entrepreneurial legacy. Adam discusses how his passion for property and technology inspired him to create a disruptive app that streamlines the property search process using swiping technology.

Adam shares insights on:

• How the idea for Move Streets was born during a casual conversation.
• The challenges of introducing innovation in a traditional industry.
• Why managing people is the most challenging yet rewarding part of business.
• The importance of personality over skill in building a strong team.

Join Alex Chisnall as he chats with Adam Rossiter & Elliot Dawes, founders of Bulk, about building one of the world's leading active nutrition brands. Starting with a £3,000 loan from their parents, Adam and Elliot grew Bulk into a £100 million company without external investment. In this episode, they discuss pivotal moments, the power of organic growth, and the lessons they learned while scaling a business in a competitive market.

Key Topics Covered Include:

• Turning a £3,000 loan into a global nutrition brand.
• Avoiding external investment and maintaining full ownership.
• Lessons in scaling, hiring, and building a senior management team.
• Transitioning from startup chaos to structured operations.
• The mindset shift that unlocked Bulk's growth potential.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Alex Chisnall talks to Tom Gozney, founder of Gozney Ovens. Tom shares his inspiring journey from overcoming personal challenges to creating a multimillion-pound business. Learn how Tom’s passion for cooking and a transformative decision to turn his life around led to the creation of a global brand. He discusses innovation, building brand advocates, and strategic growth, including expansion into the US and Europe.

Key Topics Covered Include:

• How a personal challenge inspired Tom to build Gozney Ovens.
• The importance of recognising progress amidst entrepreneurial challenges.
• Tips for building brand advocates and leveraging community support.
• Insights into crowdfunding success and attracting investors like Richard Branson.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Alex Chisnall talks with Carina Lepore, winner of The Apprentice and owner of Dough Bakehouse. Carina shares how fresh bread is central to her business philosophy and why staying true to quality matters. She also reflects on her biggest strengths and weaknesses as a leader, offering insights into balancing hands-on involvement with effective delegation.

Key topics covered include:

• Why fresh bread is more than just a product at Dough Bakehouse.
• Carina’s biggest strengths and how they help her lead effectively.
• Recognising weaknesses and using them to delegate and grow.
• Insights into balancing leadership, community engagement, and business growth.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Alex Chisnall sits down with Simon Alexander Ong, award-winning life coach and author of Energize. Simon shares his journey of writing his debut book during lockdown while balancing a growing business and raising a newborn.

He delves into the key themes of his book, including:

• How to balance internal and external energy.
• The role of gratitude and momentum in building energy.
• Practical steps to rewire your thoughts and create fulfillment.

Simon also talks about building meaningful relationships without expectations and the transformative power of embracing challenges.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It, host Alex Chisnall chats with Timothy Armoo, CEO of Fanbytes, about the strategies behind TikTok growth and influencer campaigns. Timothy shares actionable tips on how to:

• Leverage TikTok's algorithm to grow your audience.
• Dominate a niche for maximum visibility.
• Create content that resonates and drives engagement.
• Use influencer campaigns to amplify your reach.

Discover how Fanbytes helped brands like MyProtein and Candy King achieve viral success and how you can apply these strategies to your business.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Alex Chisnall talks with Danny Gray, founder of War Paint for Men, the UK’s leading men’s makeup brand. Danny shares his journey from being diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) to creating a brand that aims to break the stigma around men wearing makeup.

They discuss War Paint’s viral social media moment, its impact on global sales, and how Danny handles both the praise and criticism his brand receives. Hear the inspiring story of how War Paint changed a young man’s life, the lessons Danny learned about trademarking and cash flow, and his vision for a $70 billion global market.

Key Topics Covered:

• Danny’s journey from BDD to founding War Paint for Men
• The Dragons’ Den experience and its impact on sales
• Handling social media backlash and using it to spark conversations
• Cash flow management and trademarking for startup
• sBreaking stereotypes and building confidence for men

In this Screw It Just Do It Session, Piers Linney, entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragon's Den, shares the story of how he made the leap from a successful corporate career to starting his own business. Piers talks about the risks he took, the doubts he faced, and how he trusted his instincts to create the opportunities that ultimately led to his success. If you’ve ever considered leaving a stable job to follow your entrepreneurial dreams, this episode is full of insights and advice to help you make that leap.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender and former Chairman of Disney Consumer Products, shares his remarkable journey from a finance background to leading marketing at Nike. Andy talks about the big risks he took early in his career, transitioning from a traditional finance role to overseeing marketing at one of the world’s most iconic brands. If you’ve ever wondered how bold decisions can shape your career, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Magnus Grimeland, CEO and Founder of Antler, shares how he transitioned from Zalora to launching a global early-stage VC firm. Magnus dives into how the idea for Antler took shape, the early challenges he faced, and the importance of building a strong, ambitious team to create a global platform for supporting exceptional founders. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a world-leading investment firm, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.