100 Days

Will Hall
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Whilst the podcast world does an outstanding job to transmit the high-level stories of emerging companies, what’s missing is the detailed account of how things played out immediately after key business milestones The ‘100 Days In’ Podcast’s mission is to document just that, the in-depth undiscovered story of a specific 100 day period, narrated by the founders themselves, providing actionable advice and ultimately confidence for people bored of the day job, to pursue what they were always meant to do! Contact will@100daysin.co.uk for guest ideas

  1. S6 E5 - Brass Monkey Founder: Dan Bosomworth "Try Idea Sex if you want to start a business"

    08/03/2025

    S6 E5 - Brass Monkey Founder: Dan Bosomworth "Try Idea Sex if you want to start a business"

    A few full moons ago Dan Bosomworth discovered the mystique of breathing techniques, moving then into cold immersion theory, sounds sophisticated? Well in fact this took the form of a sealed chest freezer in his garage doing lockdown he would climb into, things have changed a bit since then eh Dan! Having previously founded a media agency, in some ways Dan was equipped to start his own ice bath brand, you guessed it, the marketing and branding was covered. But in many ways it wasn't that easy, building something from scratch, like Dan did with Brass Monkey, is incredibly impressive, especially if you look at where the brand is now. Like many of my previous guests, Brass Monkey was created out of a solution Dan found as a way to cope with Lockdown. He didn't want to create any old ice bath though, he wanted to created the Rolls Royce of ice baths, a brand that would, hopefully, pervade the category. In the Ep, in the context of the first 100 days, we speak about why high standards are so important to him, and his brand, the necessity of relentless development and why community matters (OH and much much more) It's time to go 100 days in Roll the tapes! P.s, i've personally tired them, they are so so good (#notanad)

    45 min
  2. S6 E4 - ihateironing Founder: Matt Connelly "We blagged it right at the beginning, it wasn't a real business"

    15/02/2025

    S6 E4 - ihateironing Founder: Matt Connelly "We blagged it right at the beginning, it wasn't a real business"

    Sometimes its quite clear what the company's core mission is from it's name, ihateironing is not one of those! Walking past a dry cleaners one day in Clapham, Matt Connelly thought, they have no real way of reaching new customers, this legacy system needs over hauling, and so ihateironing was born. They didn't go from 0-100 on day one, Matt delivered thousands of leaflets to the residents of Clapham, with just one person taking him up on his offer! The offering being to collect and deliver laundry to your door. Fast forward and ihateironing offers lot more than just an ironing service to you door, but in the first 100 days it was a stripped back idea, the bare bones of a business. I loved this ep because of its rawness, no thills, easy to understand. Its time to go 100 days in! Roll the tapes.

    43 min
  3. S6 E3 - Embargo App Founder: Frederik Szydlowski "It's unbelievable how far you can go if you actually care"

    09/02/2025

    S6 E3 - Embargo App Founder: Frederik Szydlowski "It's unbelievable how far you can go if you actually care"

    Sometimes you have to think, why not ask, what's there to lose, that thought raced across my mind as I was on a call with Frederik Szydlowski the other day, he was kind enough to give up some of his time to explain the blueprint for how Embargo app was formed, I was frantically taking down notes at the time. At the end of the call, it downed on me, Freddie, do you want to come on my Pod and explain this to my Audience? TO MY Delight he agreed! and here we bloody are! Freddie unearthed a problem whilst working in the hospitality industry, that many smaller businesses had no idea who their customer base was, inherently making it hard to keep connected with who's coming through the door. Embargo aims to address that issue, through the vessel of a digital wallet for paperless loyalty cards of leading hospitality brands in the UK and beyond. GENUIS!! In the context of the first 100 days, we discuss how Freddie spoke to nearly 50 venue owners or managers about the solution and demo'ing a very basic MVP, tested the product with 30 test users and looked for brands to collaborate and sponsor our initial marketing activities + much much more. It's time to go 100 Days In! Roll the tapes. P.S Chilla Geldorf, thank you for the intro!! 00:00 The Power of Asking: A Business Journey Begins 05:04 From Hospitality to Entrepreneurship: Freddie's Story 09:47 The First 100 Days: Lessons Learned 17:51 Building Relationships in Hospitality 24:00 Identifying Gaps in the Market: The Birth of Embargo 27:19 The Challenge of Hospitality Technology 30:42 Building a Consumer-Focused Solution 31:38 Learning from Failures 34:36 Engaging with Potential Customers 39:14 The Importance of Feedback 41:59 Networking and Building Relationships 44:05 Creating a Minimum Viable Product 49:00Marketing Strategies for Startups

    56 min
  4. S6 E2 - The Light Phone Co-Founder: Joe Hollier "If we had an idea, we tried to prove it wrong immediately so we could move on to the next idea"

    01/02/2025

    S6 E2 - The Light Phone Co-Founder: Joe Hollier "If we had an idea, we tried to prove it wrong immediately so we could move on to the next idea"

    It's not often you come across a founder who genuinely could change your life with their product, I don't make this claim often, but I truly believe I have with this episode. In 2014, Joe Hollier, with his partner Keiwei invented The Light Phone, which in many ways is the antithesis of the ever attention grabbing smartphone. Joe saw the issue before many of us, the issue that social media / apps were stealing more and more of our time, resulting in less time for the things that matter to us. Does scrolling on TikTok / Instagram actually improve your day? This equates to years of your life if you only use it for 2 hours a day. Years. The Light Phone aims to reconnect with what a phone should functionally be, and paradoxically has been designed to be used as little as possible. With the gained spare time, what will you do with it? In the episode, Joe talks about the components that led up to the invention of The Light Phone, along with a detailed insight into the Google 30 week incubator program, where The Light Phone was born. It's time to take a step back from the attention economy and reconnect before it's too late. It's time to go 100 Days In Enjoy the ep. Will https://www.thelightphone.com/ @thelightphone Chapters 00:00 The Birth of the Light Phone 01:29 Joe's Journey: From Skateboarding to Entrepreneurship 04:31 The Google Incubator Experience 10:16 The Impact of Social Media on Our Lives 16:16 Finding Solitude in a Hyperconnected World 22:31 The Philosophy Behind the Light Phone 29:12 The Evolution of Ideas in the Incubator 32:54 The Polarizing Impact of Technology 34:23 The Genesis of Light Phone 38:09 Collaboration and Co-Founding Dynamics 43:08 The Power of Disagreement in Innovation 48:29 Funding and Manufacturing Challenges 56:28 The Conceptual Foundation of Light Phone 58:24 Shifting Perspectives on Technology and Optimism

    1hr 4min
  5. S6 E1 - Strava Co-Founder: Michael Horvath "The cyclists were upset when we said we were launching for runners!"

    25/01/2025

    S6 E1 - Strava Co-Founder: Michael Horvath "The cyclists were upset when we said we were launching for runners!"

    If you don't post about the Strava x 100 Days In Ep, did it happen? I'm so so buzzed to have Michael Horvath, Co-Founder of Strava on this Pod. Founded in 2009, the app was originally meant for cyclists, and guess what, it's wasn't an app, as apps weren't a thing back then (hard to imagine) If you wanted to use Strava, you had to record your joinery on a Garmin headset, and manually upload your data to their website, (having to upload your ride to a website I hear you gasp) Trajectory is key, once you are on the right course, once you know you are onto something, you just need to continue and iterate. That's what Michael and his team did. No one thought in 2009 Strava would be what it is today, it served a narrow set of users, but served them well. A community was ignited. So what are the lessons I hear you ask? Start narrow, super narrow. And build a community, do it for the love rather than a transactional arrangement. That's just 2 of multiple lessons from the ep. Listen to unlock. It's time to go 100 Days In

    53 min
  6. S5 E8 - Jack Fertility Founder: Lily Elsner "Find a way to make your idea real"

    30/11/2024

    S5 E8 - Jack Fertility Founder: Lily Elsner "Find a way to make your idea real"

    https://www.jackfertility.co.uk/ Welcome to 100 days in with me will hall, the podcast where we deep dive (haha not literally) into the first 100s of a company, told by the founder themselves. Male fertility, bet you didn't think I would utter those words eh? Well I am, mainly because this week's ep is with Lily Elsner founder of Jack Fertility, the mail-in male fertility health kit that's aiming to break the stigma around male reproductive health. Before I go into the key points of the ep, I just wanna say Lily has one of those voices that really works well on a podcast, she's super engaging and energetic, I loved editing this ep. In the next 30 mins, you will learn why having a co-founder can be so important, how manifestation has really worked for Lily in the context of starting a business and could also work for you, and why the name of your company is more important than you think it is. It's time to go, 100 days in Are you ready? Roll the tapes.

    34 min
  7. S5 E7 - The Ferm Founder: Rebecca Ghim "I had no idea how to start a business, I felt clueless"

    23/11/2024

    S5 E7 - The Ferm Founder: Rebecca Ghim "I had no idea how to start a business, I felt clueless"

    https://theferm.net/ @the.ferm.london I always think, what is the next big thing in the food and drink world, surely everything has been done now? TO BY IGNORANCE, I came across Kimchi a few weeks ago, yesss, I know what you are thinking, how the hell do you not know what Kimchi is, well, ok , now I know! ANYWAY, in that vein, this week's ep is with the founder of Kimchi brand The Ferm, Rebecca Ghim. From an early age, Kimchi was a staple in her household, a way of life. Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish (banchan) consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or Korean radish. Maybe a line re the emotion, It wasn't until later in life, that it occurred to Rebecca that there could be a market for this wonderful food in the UK, however she was still taking a risk. Intertwined with his idea was the desire to stay in the UK, with an entrepreneur visa a prime route to achieve that. The concoction of this is The FERM, and i'm delighted To say Rebecca joins me on today ep, telling her story of how beginning, the first 100 days. Crazy to think at school Rebecca was mocked for eating Kimchi, she's come a long way since then. LETS GO 100 DAYS IN. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Kimchi: From Shame to Pride 03:11 Cultural Heritage and Emotional Connection to Kimchi 06:02 The Birth of a Business: Combining Passion and Purpose 08:49 Navigating the Startup Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities 12:09 Building a Network: The Importance of Community 15:01 Funding and Financial Strategies for Founders 17:51 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Balancing Passion and Practicality 21:06 Learning and Growth: The Role of Incubators 23:58 Finding Resources: The Search for a Kitchen Studio 31:05 The Journey Begins: Finding the Right Space 34:51 Persistence Pays Off: Overcoming Rejection 37:09 Building a Network: The Importance of Connections 39:10 Sourcing Ingredients: Creative Solutions for Supply 44:51 Branding and Marketing: Crafting a Unique Identity 48:38 Customer Insights: Learning from Farmers Markets 51:57 Emotional Nuances: Understanding Consumer Behaviour 55:50 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Struggles and Support 01:00:05 Honouring Heritage: The True Innovators Behind Kimchi

    1hr 1min
  8. S5 E6 - Levra Co-Founder: Emily Gill "What makes you angry, excited, alive!"

    16/11/2024

    S5 E6 - Levra Co-Founder: Emily Gill "What makes you angry, excited, alive!"

    We have all been there, we are presenting in 10 mins and not really sure we have learned the material, what if I fuc* up? What if I forget my lines, a lot is riding on this! Well, it's clear that most people feel they could improve in the soft skills field, whether that be general communication, to presenting in a high pressured environment. Practice naturally occurs through real-life situations, however, what if this could be replicated in the virtual world, where you could practice over and over again without the consequences of mucking up, in an environment that feels real, but was in fact VR? LEVRA, co-founded by Emily Gill, may just be the answer to that. The Bleeding edge solution to filling the skills gap in the workplace, it's genuinely unique, and I was super keen to speak with Emily about how she created it, to bring Virtual Reality into the real world, also, just how do you even come up with that idea like that in the first place?! I'm excited about this one, I honestly think Levra are going to be huge. LETS GO 100 DAYS IN. Roll the tapes. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace 02:48 Levra: A Solution for Soft Skills Development 06:04 Identifying the Problem: The Skills Gap in Gen Z 08:52 The Impact of Technology on Communication 11:58 Taking Action: From Idea to Business 14:56 The First Steps: Validating the Business Idea 18:12 Building a Team and Company Culture 21:00 Navigating the Early Days of a Startup 24:07 Emotional Resilience in Entrepreneurship 26:46 The Growth Mindset: Learning and Adapting 30:00 The Nature of Talent and Hard Work 33:10 Resilience and the Founder Mindset 36:02 The Power of Networking and Seeking Help 38:54 The Law of Attraction and Positive Thinking 41:55 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence 44:55 Finding Problems and Building Solutions 48:45 The Role of Passion in Entrepreneurship 53:03 The Influence of Upbringing on Success

    1hr 1min
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Whilst the podcast world does an outstanding job to transmit the high-level stories of emerging companies, what’s missing is the detailed account of how things played out immediately after key business milestones The ‘100 Days In’ Podcast’s mission is to document just that, the in-depth undiscovered story of a specific 100 day period, narrated by the founders themselves, providing actionable advice and ultimately confidence for people bored of the day job, to pursue what they were always meant to do! Contact will@100daysin.co.uk for guest ideas

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  • Creator
    Will Hall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Show Website
    100 Days