The Steven Sulley Study Podcast Steven Sulley

Steven talks to Harvey and Jacob, the trailblazing, entrepreneurial maestros known as The Kettle Kids, best known for their luxury offerings, such as watches and jewellery.

The Kettle Kids talk about how they turned a £1000 loan from a family member into a thriving, affluential brand, why watches have become one of the safest and most sought after investment classes in the world, and the strengths that both brothers bring to the partnership.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Watches and jewellery are a statement of intent. They also act as a way of grouping you into an elite class of winners, who instantly recognise each other.
The best way to invest in a luxury class is to buy something you like, then if it rises in value that's a bonus. If it doesn't, you still own something you love.
The finest partnerships are the ones in which each person brings something different. If you have a partnership where everyone has the same strengths, you dilute yourselves. if each is stronger than the other at one aspect, you exponentially grow in strength.
Success isn't all about luck or youth. Authenticity matters more than you think. People are drawn to people they can relate to, and if they feel a sense of trust.

BEST MOMENTS

'We like to take risks'

'Buy something you love. If it goes up in value, that's a bonus'

'We believe in manifestation. Everything we have said before we've achieved'

'Keep the mindset. Don't let the money take over you - don't let it change you'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Kettle Kids - https://thekettlekids.com

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

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Dumi Oburota is the founder of Disturbing London, which although operates primarily as a record label, also has arms in brand consultancy, artist management, event management, music publishing and a fashion label.

Dumi joins Steven for a second round conversation about the value of communication, the intersection between art, music and fashion, and how his business of culture has changed across the last few years.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


When we lose time, it makes us appreciate more fully the world around us and the people who mean the most to us.
If you communicate on a comprehensive scale with the world at large, instead of sticking to what and who you know, then you increase your reach and profoundly impact the success you'll have.
Boxers are like warriors, and their art is based on respect and skill. It's a pursuit that is gradually gaining more and more admiration from all corners of society due to the discipline involved.
You have to follow your gut instincts when it comes to finding talent. Use your intelligence, sense of purpose and swagger, and see how it aligns with the same qualities in someone else. This is how you spot the stars of tomorrow.

BEST MOMENTS

'Street art is like the intersection of art and music and fashion'

'You have to be bilingual in life'

'I've always been able to keep artists authentically true'

'I like discovering people and being part of people's journeys'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Dumi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dumioburota/

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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Steven talks to business mastermind and car-dealing legend, Tom Hartley - otherwise known as The Dealmaker - about his inspiring rise to success, one which defied the logic of society.

Tom tells the tale of his youth as a boy who escaped the system to pursue a dream of affluence, and who achieved it through resilience, grit, sacrifice, and a supernatural talent for business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Just because you have your back against the wall in terms of societal expectations, never write yourself off. Tom is a living example of defying the odds and coming out fighting.
Belief and confidence in yourself can be the determining factor between failure and success. When you hit the bottom, believe in yourself enough to climb back up to the top.
There is always an element of sacrifice when it comes to success, but these are only temporary things. Sacrificing things in your youth can help you to maximise the gifts later in life.
When you're hungry in the business world, it can be tough to stop as the momentum you build behind you pushes you forward. A true entrepreneur never really wants to stop.

BEST MOMENTS

'By the time I was 17 I was a millionaire'

'I had to break a lot of rules in life to get to where I was'

'For every upside there's a downside in life'

'The one great thing to have in life is confidence'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Steven Sulley Study        

Tom Hartley - https://www.tomhartley.com

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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Joseph Valente is a BBC's Apprentice champion, creator of the Valente Brotherhood podcast, and a hallowed member of Forbes' 30 Under 30. Since staking his claim in the business world, Joseph has gone on to inspire countless entrepreneurs to follow his lead, take life by the throat and make a success of every day.

Joseph joins Steven to talk about how life changed after his television achievements, the ruthless side of the boardroom machinations that provided the real lessons, and the sometimes crippling mental health issues that he's learned to overcome on his way to the pinnacle of success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Passion assets are an indestructible way to ensure that your money achieves long term growth. Art, in particular, has become one of the finance sectors most trusted safe havens.
Winning The Apprentice doesn't just prepare you in terms of finance. It also shows you how to stand up and be brave in any business situation. it's a crash course in how the ruthless side of business really works.
Founding a business is only a small part of changing your life for the better. The real trick is knowing when to exit and start something else.
Mental health doesn't just affect people who are introverted. Even the most confident and outgoing extroverts suffer. Always give anyone the benefit of the doubt.

BEST MOMENTS

'The energy, the opportunity - it just blew up'

'It was ruthless and I loved it'

'I'm either really up or really . I don't show the down side, but I feel it inside. I hide it very well'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Joseph Valente Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrjosephvalente_/?hl=en

Joseph Valente - https://beacons.ai/josephvalente

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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Steven talks once more to Charlie Mullins OBE, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, London’s largest independent plumbing company, about his life in business, the life-changing, nine figure exit he achieved when he sold the company, what matters more to him - the OBE status or the fortune he's built - when to be ruthless in business and what the future holds for one of Britain's most successful business minds.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Honours are incredible to receive, but they don't pay the bills. Always look out for the money before you go seeking awards. Money keeps you company throughout life.
It's fine to be sharp in business, but you don't have to be mean to people. Treat the world well and it'll treat you well in return.
Promoting yourself is vital. It’s no good offering the best service out there if no one knows you exist. There’s a reason why the most successful shops are on the high street. It’s all about recognition.
Work on retaining customers. It’s the stalwart customers who help businesses through tougher times. Word of mouth will follow, which will grow the business in itself.
The idea of providing a valuable service isn’t new. Charlie’s own viewpoint on this, though, is in the finesse. His employees are smart, courteous, punctual and always make sure the customer feels taken care of. It is this strategy that has led to his becoming so successful.
There's no denying that the current government has a tough job ahead. There doesn't seem to be any backbone or strength in politics these days. We need a return to honesty.

BEST MOMENTS

'My eye is always on the ball and looking for something new'

'The OBE is lovely but it doesn't pay the bills'

'I love a level playing field'

'Whoever gets in as Prime Minister has a really tough job'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Steven Sulley Study       

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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Mark Wright is the co-founder (with Lord Alan Sugar) of digital marketing agency, Climb Online, having been crowned champion on BBC's The Apprentice, and winning a life-changing contract that has since turned him into a multi-millionaire. Mark has also gone on to be named Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2018, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30, staking his claim as one of the most visionary and innovative business minds currently operating in the world.

Mark joins Steven for the second time to talk about how life has changed since their last conversation, how fatherhood has shifted his perspective, how he turned a simple £173 into a ten figure fortune, and why the power of sales should be a primary lesson for any entrepreneur.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


When you aspire to being in a place in the world, you have to insert yourself whether you're invited or not. Put yourself in the place you wish to end up.
Money is all very well, but the real power comes from the profile boost you gain when you hit true success. When people know who you are, it makes life far easier.
Never chase money. Don't make it your mission in life. Chase what makes you happy and gives you purpose. You'll live a far happier life, and money will come as a byproduct.
There's a huge link between the mindsets required by professional sportsmen and successful business operators. They all need resilience, discipline, focus and purpose.

BEST MOMENTS

'You've got to be where you want to be - fake it till you make it'

'The PR from that show was ridiculous'

'Don't chase the money - the money will come'

'It comes to down to the ability to focus on a goal until it's achieved'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Steven Sulley Study       

Mark Wright Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mark_E_Wright

Mark Wright LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wright-1658925a?originalSubdomain=uk

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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