Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

Matt Haycox

Welcome to 'Stripping Off with Matt Haycox,' where we bare it all on business, money, and life. Get ready to peel back the layers of success with entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor with over 20 years of experience building and growing businesses, Matt Haycox.   Tune into steamy conversations with industry titans, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs as they strip down their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the raw realities of their journey to the top. Matt is going down on business, money, and life, and will take DMCs to new heights!

  1. Jul 3

    Raw Talk with Matt Haycox & Mindset Coach Jamie White

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people won't change until the pain of staying the same hurts more than the change itself. In this special episode, Matt sits down in Bali with his good friend Jamie White for a good old fashioned chat. Jamie, a coach who works with successful entrepreneurs on everything except the business: the stress, the relationships, the burnout, and the personal blocks that strategy and funnels can't fix. With no agenda and no script, Matt opens up about the moment that transformed his health, a comment from his ex that sent him from pushing plates away at dinner to discovering TRT, and why he now credits her comment as one of the best things that ever happened to him. They also get into why Jamie deliberately pushes back on clients who want to hire him, whether Matt has ever actually been depressed, treating stress as a muscle you can train, the "will it kill me or bankrupt me?" framework for making fast decisions, why how you order starters predicts how you hire staff, and the case for outsourcing your flaws instead of fixing them. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Bali as a Reset: Finding a New Chapter 3:20 - Health, Fitness & the Wake-Up Call 16:43 - Jamie's Coaching World: What He Actually Does 21:50 - Why Most People Don't Change 28:14 - Matt's Darkest Period: Legal Battles & Resilience 34:14 - Are You Actually Happy? 39:16 - Making Decisions Faster 46:35 - Know Yourself, Delegate the Rest 50:49 - Relationships: Stop Trying to Change People 54:05 - The Energy of Place: Bali, Dubai, New York & Ireland 57:41 - Going Home: Why Ireland Is Hard for Jamie Follow Jamie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiewhite Website: https://jamiewhite.com/

    Raw Talk with Matt Haycox & Mindset Coach Jamie White
  2. Jun 26

    The Man Who Made Millions and Has Nothing to Sell You | Daniel Pekic

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! He has a £10M net worth, face tattoos, and absolutely nothing to sell you - and that alone should tell you this conversation is going to be different. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Daniel Pekic - Australian expat, Bitcoin holder since under $1k, and one of the most genuinely unbucketable people on the internet. They get into how Daniel actually built his wealth (hint: it starts on the dark web), why he considers $10M unimpressive by Dubai standards, and the one trait he believes the TikTok generation has completely lost. Daniel doesn't hold back on the bigger picture either: the nanny state laws he happily breaks and why, his take on Western decline and whether it gets better before it gets worse, immigration, multiple passports, and what it really means to live as a sovereign individual. If you're tired of podcasts where someone's quietly selling you something, this is the antidote. Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:14 - Intro 1:40 - Who Is Daniel Pekic? 6:18 - The Cost of Impatience 15:02 - Building a Tattoo Empire in Bali 17:55 - Managing Artists & Running a Profitable Shop 23:51 - Why Business Partnerships Fail 29:50 - How He Actually Discovered Bitcoin 31:26 - The Moment Bitcoin Clicked 35:58 - Bitcoin vs Altcoins & Crypto Sovereignty 43:09 - Steroids, TRT & Performance 51:39 - Breaking Laws & Where to Draw the Line 56:46 - Is the West in Managed Decline? 1:01:32 - Immigration & What Daniel Actually Means 1:07:47 - Where He'd Actually Choose to Live 1:13:19 - Multiple Passports & Flag Theory 1:16:47 - The Face Tattoos: Regret or No Regret? 1:20:51 - What's Next for Daniel Follow Daniel: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskPekic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpekic/ Website: https://askpekic.com/

    The Man Who Made Millions and Has Nothing to Sell You | Daniel Pekic
  3. May 27

    The Fitness Coach Who Suffered from Bulimia for 30 Years | Scott Harrison

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! The fitness coach who spent 30 years hiding the secret that started it all. Scott Harrison built one of the world's biggest online fitness programmes - 77 countries, tens of thousands of participants, a 100% success rate across chronic illness. But behind the results was a man who had been badly bullied at 13, carried an eating disorder through marriage and fatherhood, went through divorce, and lost a son. In this episode he strips it all back: where the darkness came from, how long he carried it, and why he wouldn't change any of it. We also get into the fitness myths Scott has spent eight years dismantling. Why calorie deficit is the wrong focus, how you can party twice a week and still keep your results, what food actually does to your hormones, and what it really took to turn Rylan Clark from a malnourished nine stone into the person he became. One of the most honest conversations we've had on Stripping Off. Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:05 - Intro 0:48 - A Life Changer in Fitness, Nutrition & Mindset 2:37 - The Six Pack Revolution Programme 4:06 - Why Calorie Deficit Is the Wrong Approach 6:07 - How to Get Drunk AND Have a Six Pack! 7:02 - Extreme Fat Loss Results. 100% Success Rate 10:10 - What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Starting? 12:45 - How Food Rebalances Your Hormones 15:44 - Bulimia 18:44 - Martial Arts, Discipline and the Ripple Effect 22:02 - Fitness Myths Debunked 28:25 - Training Rylan Clark and Elite Athletes 29:10 - Inside the Six Pack Revolution 31:25 - Final Thoughts Follow Scott Harrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamscottharrison/ Website: https://thesixpackrevolution.com/  Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

    The Fitness Coach Who Suffered from Bulimia for 30 Years | Scott Harrison
  4. May 24

    Sexual Abuse at 4, Pregnant at 14, Prison at 17 | Natalie Russell's Story

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! In this compelling episode of Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Natalie Russell, a self-esteem and relationship recovery coach whose incredible story is one of resilience and transformation. Facing a life of abuse, addiction, prison, and toxic relationships, Natalie has endured unimaginable hardship. But instead of letting her past define her, she’s used her journey to inspire others and empower herself to become a role model for breaking generational cycles of pain. Natalie’s story will resonate with anyone who’s experienced adversity, whether it’s in relationships, personal growth, or addiction recovery. She shares the inner resolve it takes to walk away from toxicity and the process of healing that she calls “learning to love the woman that I am.” As Natalie so powerfully states, “If I can’t find a decent man, I’m sure as hell going to raise two.” This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to break free and create a life of purpose. Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:17 - Intro 0:36 - Natalie's Background 6:32 - Smoking Cigarettes, Self Harming, Sexual Abuse 11:22 - Self-Harming Motivation 13:01 - Pregnancy at 14 from Sexual Assault 15:38 - Leaving her Dad's house 17:15 - Prison 5 Times by 22 20:36 - Out of Prison and Swearing Off Drugs 23:57 - Moving into the YMCA for a Fresh Start 27:50 - Are You Fighting Back? 29:56 - Lacking the Ability to Say No 32:28 - The Turning Point for a New Life 36:39 - Becoming a Relationship Coach 37:39 - Common Traits in Clients 39:54 - Why do girls pick the bad boys? 42:45 - Toxic Relationships & Advice on Getting Out 47:30 - Stand Out Client Stories 49:25 - What does the Future hold? 50:34 - Final Thoughts Follow Natalie Russell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnatalierussell/ Website: https://www.natalierussell.uk/  Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    Sexual Abuse at 4, Pregnant at 14, Prison at 17 | Natalie Russell's Story
  5. May 20

    The Gladiator Mindset: How to Win When Everything's Against You | Dariush Soudi

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! The Gladiator Mindset. Two heart attacks, £100 million lost, and 20 years learned the hard way. Then $700 in his pocket, everyone had given up, and Dubai was supposed to be a fresh start. Dariush Soudi built and lost empires - gyms, tech companies, franchises - before arriving in Dubai broke, broken, and starting again from scratch. In this conversation with Matt Haycox, Dariush breaks down what doing it the hard way really costs you, why most people are conditioned to lose before they even start, and how walking into every room like a gladiator became the philosophy that rebuilt everything. Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 0:16 - Intro 0:49 - Dariush's Childhood 5:38 - Future and Career Prospects as a Child 9:51 - Why did your family move to England? 10:20 - Skiving A-Levels 11:20 - Going into Sales, Working Hard, Becoming a Natural 12:26 - Biggest Mistakes You've Made in Sales 16:03 - Dariush as a Parent - Anger Issues, In and Out of Prison in England Growing Up 17:24 - Dubai Jail 22:46 - Sales Career in Dariush's 20s 28:16 - Dodgy Business Partners and Heart Attack from Stress 33:36 - Arriving to Dubai with No Money 37:05 - The Origin of 'Gladiator' 39:16 - Selling Events 46:04 - Why Dariush Does What He Does 47:52 - Final Thoughts Follow Dariush Soudi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/?hl=en Website: https://dariushsoudi.com/  Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    The Gladiator Mindset: How to Win When Everything's Against You | Dariush Soudi
  6. May 17

    He Beat Sampras at 19, Then Lost Millions & Hit Rock Bottom | Mark Philippoussis

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people remember the highlights: the serve, the swagger, the Wimbledon final, the Davis Cup hero moments. They don’t remember what it costs. In this episode, Mark Philippoussis gets brutally honest about what happens when you get big money young (a multi-million FILA deal at 17), hit world-stopping highs (beating world #1 Pete Sampras at 19), then your body breaks, your career ends without your permission, and you’re left dealing with the fallout, mentally, financially, and personally.  What you’ll learn in this episode The reality of making serious money at 17, and how it changes you. The mindset of a teenager taking down Pete Sampras (and why “no one expects you to win” can be a weapon). Comebacks aren’t motivational quotes, they’re rehab, dark days, and doing the work when no one’s watching. What forced retirement does to your identity (especially when you never chose it). Losing millions, making mistakes, and why asking “stupid questions” is how you get smart with money. Mark’s daily high-performance routine (the “20-20-20” first hour) and how he sets long-term + daily goals. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:13 – Coming Up 3:03 – The accidental start to a world-class career  10:30 – Signing a multi-million dollar contract at 17  18:35 – How a 19-year-old took down Pete Sampras  29:49 – 1999 Davis Cup: crowd pressure, nerves, and delivering anyway  32:36 – Wimbledon final (and the comeback year people forget)  38:27 – Knee surgeries, pain, and being told “you’ll never play again”  48:35 – Losing millions: mistakes, lessons, and rebuilding smarter  57:09 – Forced retirement (and falling out of love with the sport)  59:31 – Battling depression during the darkest stretch  01:07:47 – Why losing everything became the turning point 01:12:29 – The “20-20-20” high-performance formula + journaling routine  01:20:32 – Final Thoughts Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a ★★★★☆ review on Apple Podcasts or Buzzsprout – it really helps others find us!

    He Beat Sampras at 19, Then Lost Millions & Hit Rock Bottom | Mark Philippoussis

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Welcome to 'Stripping Off with Matt Haycox,' where we bare it all on business, money, and life. Get ready to peel back the layers of success with entrepreneur, investor, funding expert, and mentor with over 20 years of experience building and growing businesses, Matt Haycox.   Tune into steamy conversations with industry titans, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs as they strip down their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the raw realities of their journey to the top. Matt is going down on business, money, and life, and will take DMCs to new heights!

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