Paul Mort Talks Sh*t

Paul Mort
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The Paul Mort Talks Sh*t podcast was created August 13th 2020 after much request to meet the high demand that there was for guests to come and "shoot the sh*t". This laid-back, conversational approach to podcasting allows the authenticity and rawness of personal journeys through life, from both host and guests, to shine through and resonate with the masses.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Business Is Hard in 2026… Here's How You Win Anyway

    This week I'm talking about something most people in my position won't admit: Business can be HARD. And the start of 2026 has been hard for me too; less traction, fewer sales, fewer sign-ups than I want. So, instead of pretending everything's perfect, I'm telling you what I think is actually happening in the market right now… and what I believe wins this year. In this episode, I cover: ➡️ Why 2026 feels harder: more noise, less attention, higher expectations, sceptical buyers. ➡️ Why people are slower to trust but faster to reject (and why "not right now" is everywhere). ➡️ The trap of confusing output with progress (AI makes it easier to produce… not necessarily to grow). ➡️ My key question for every decision this year: "Does this make the business calmer or more complicated?" ➡️ What wins in 2026: clarity over volume, reliability over novelty, calm invites, clear next steps, confidence without hype. ➡️ The trust line: how to remove distance, stop hiding behind brands/tools, and build certainty faster. ➡️ Why great people are gold dust and why energy might be your biggest advantage in a tired, robotic world. If you're an established business owner and it feels like people are hesitating more, trusting less, and it's getting harder to stand out… This episode will help you simplify, sharpen, and stop doing sh*t that burns energy without building trust. Your move: Where do people hesitate signing up with you? Where are you being vague? What feels messy? And what would remove doubt fastest? 👇 Subscribe + drop a comment with your biggest insight. Connect with Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/  LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mort  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@paulmort  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@paulmortofficial

    31 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Why Your Income Has Flatlined (And How to Fix It) | Paul Mort Talks Sh*t

    Right now, I'm seeing it everywhere. Business owners with experience. Skills. A decent income. But they've hit a wall—and no matter how hard they push, they can't break through it. They've built something good... but they know it should be better. More consistent income. More profit. More time. More actual progress—not just more busy work. This episode is for the business owner who's doing "all the right things"... but is STILL stuck at the same level. You've grown to a point—but now? You're coasting. Plateaued. And deep down, you know it's not because you're lazy or not good enough. It's something else. And that's exactly what I'm diving into today. Here's what I get into: - The REAL reasons experienced business owners hit income ceilings - Why "more leads" is NOT your actual problem - How your effort and energy might be keeping you stuck - The 2019 moment that changed how I grow businesses forever - And how to finally regain control over your time, energy, and results This is raw, practical, no-fluff talk from someone who's been in business 25+ years. I'm not here to inspire. I'm here to help you GROW. And if this hits home? ➡️ I'm running a LIVE workshop that'll help you break through your income plateau, for real. Join The £300K to £1M Breakthrough: Why Your Income Plateaus (And the Single Strategy That Changes Everything) For ambitious business owners sick of staying stuck at the same level. Save your seat here: [https://workshop.unstoppablesummit.co.uk/break-income-plateau-reg](https://workshop.unstoppablesummit.co.uk/break-income-plateau-reg) Connect with Paul: Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial](https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial) Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/](https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/) LinkedIn - [www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mort](http://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mort) TikTok - [https://www.tiktok.com/@paulmort](https://www.tiktok.com/@paulmort) YouTube - [https://www.youtube.com/@paulmortofficial](https://www.youtube.com/@paulmortofficial)

    17 min

  3. 09/07/2025

    #74 Ex-Navy, Burnt Out, and Ready to Explode… Then THIS Happened with Calum Richardson | Paul Mort Talks Sh*t Podcast

    How do you rebuild your life, your business, and your identity… when you've been taught to handle everything alone? In this episode, I sit down with Calum Richardson — ex-navy, business owner, and now part of Elite X — to unpack how he went from burnt out and exploding… to leading himself, his business, and trekking to Everest Base Camp. We break down exactly how the coaching inside Alliance helped Calum: ✅ Rebuild confidence and clarity after burnout ✅ Grow his business without obsessing over it ✅ Restructure his consultancy into a purpose-led machine ✅ Take back control of his time, energy, and mission This is what happens when a driven man gets honest, finds accountability, and stops pretending he's fine. If you're a high-performing man who feels like life is running you — this episode is a wake-up call. What we cover: 🧠 Why ex-navy conditioning nearly took Calum out 🔥 The mental toll of leading when you're empty 📈 Growing a business by focusing on YOU 🎯 Why clarity and confidence beat more "grind" 🏔 What really happened on Everest Base Camp Message me on Instagram or Facebook the word "ALLIANCE" if you want to know how this all works. Connect with Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mort YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@paulmort7248   Connect with Calum on Instagram: Calum - https://www.instagram.com/calumrichardso1 The Bay Fish & Chips | Stonehaven - https://www.instagram.com/thebayfish

    1h 12m
  4. #73 How to Scale a Construction Company with Ian Lambert | Paul Mort Talks Sh*t Podcast

    09/04/2025

    #73 How to Scale a Construction Company with Ian Lambert | Paul Mort Talks Sh*t Podcast

    How do you scale a construction company WITHOUT burning out, f*cking up your margins, or ending up back on the tools? In this episode, I sit down with my client Ian Lambert, a builder who decided he was DONE being "just another tradesman"… and instead built a serious business. We break down exactly how the coaching in Alliance helped Ian: ✅ Go from working IN the business to leading it ✅ Build systems that let him step back ✅ Land higher-quality clients (who pay more, expect less BS) ✅ And finally scale his construction company to the next level This isn't your usual "feel good" story. This is what happens when a self-employed builder gets honest, gets a roadmap, and gets to WORK. If you're a builder, contractor, or construction business owner who wants more than just a diary full of jobs - you need to watch this. What we cover: 🔨 How to scale a construction company without chaos 📈 The truth about business growth in the trades 🧱 Why most builders get stuck at 10-20k/month ⚙️ The mindset and systems behind real scaling 📞 And how coaching can completely change your game Episode Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Ian's story 2:04 – Why more clients = scaling 4:51 – The REAL key to business growth 11:13 – The income levels that trap most builders 19:45 – What changed when Ian got coached 34:21 – Choose growth or choose slow death 43:37 – Is your business even sellable? 50:12 – Advice for builders who want to scale Connect with Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrPaulMort/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mort TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@paulmort

    53 min

  5. 26/02/2025

    #72 How Joel Stone Went From 14K To 145K in 6 months & Transformed His Business | Case Study

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    1h 13m
  6. #71 Kim Raine - ADHD Lessons & How To Use ADHD as a Superpower

    23/10/2024

    #71 Kim Raine - ADHD Lessons & How To Use ADHD as a Superpower

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    1h 28m
  7. #70 Steven Thompson - Marketing tips, Building a business & beating addiction

    23/08/2024

    #70 Steven Thompson - Marketing tips, Building a business & beating addiction

    Paul Mort Talks Sh*t

    1h 23m
  8. #69 Matthew Orton - Running a Business, Stopping Drinking & Overcoming Anxiety

    23/08/2024

    #69 Matthew Orton - Running a Business, Stopping Drinking & Overcoming Anxiety

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    56 min
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The Paul Mort Talks Sh*t podcast was created August 13th 2020 after much request to meet the high demand that there was for guests to come and "shoot the sh*t". This laid-back, conversational approach to podcasting allows the authenticity and rawness of personal journeys through life, from both host and guests, to shine through and resonate with the masses.

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