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. Boyzone’s Dirty Secret: Fame, Money & The Truth | Keith Duffy

    FEB 22

    Boyzone’s Dirty Secret: Fame, Money & The Truth | Keith Duffy

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Boyzone looked like private jets and millions. Keith Duffy says the truth was the opposite. In this episode, Keith joins Matt Haycox in Dubai to talk about what fame actually costs, confidence, identity, relationships, and (often) the money people assume you’ve got. Keith opens up about Louis Walsh’s control and how being labelled “the big lad in the back who can’t sing” shattered his self-belief, even while the band was dominating charts. Want to know about the music business lie? How expenses get recouped, how artists get billed for the lifestyle, and why Boyzone “hadn’t a penny” when the world thought they were loaded. And in one of the most powerful parts of the conversation, Keith shares the family journey with his daughter Mia, the shock, the waiting lists, building support when none existed, and what early intervention changed over time. This is a conversation about fame, money, manipulation, grief, resilience, and what life looks like when the arena lights go off. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro  1:44 – From Irish grafter to meeting Louis Walsh 7:56 – Debut to international stardom  15:24 – The “master manipulator” and control behind the scenes 18:27 – Confidence crisis: “suppressed” + not being allowed to sing 26:16 – Losing Stephen Gately  29:57 – The birth of Boyzlife 34:22 – Arenas vs theatres (and why intimacy wins)  37:26 – Hollywood dreams 43:11 – The music business lie: “we had no money” 48:01 – Mia: A journey through autism 1:00:18 – Final thoughts  Follow Keith Duffy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialkeithduffy/ Boyzlife: https://www.instagram.com/officialboyzlife 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.

    1h 5m
  2. 3x Olympian: The Mindset That Creates Winners | Sarah Lindsay

    FEB 15

    3x Olympian: The Mindset That Creates Winners | Sarah Lindsay

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Most people want “motivation.” Olympians build systems, and they learn how to perform when everything hurts, everything’s on the line, and you’ve got to go again in 20 minutes. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Sarah Lindsay, 3x Olympic short track speed skater, European gold medallist, and a decade-long British champion, now founder of ROAR (London + Dubai) and one of the UK’s most sought-after trainers.  Sarah breaks down what elite sport really teaches you about resilience, pressure, and identity… then how she used those lessons to build a premium training brand, recover from major injury, navigate litigation, and scale a high-touch coaching operation that delivers results without the usual fitness industry chaos.  You’ll hear Matt and Sarah talk about: How Sarah went from “hyperactive kid” to elite athlete, and why sport saved her focus.The reality of Olympic sport: funding, pressure, and why it’s not “rich athlete life”.The Olympian mentality: resilience, emotional control, and performing under pressure.The injury that nearly ended her career, and the brutal rehab mindset that brought her back.Transitioning from athlete to PT: what most athletes get wrong after retirement.Building ROAR: why premium results require structure, coaching, and standards (not chaos gyms).Litigation lessons: what happens when business gets messy, and what she’d do differently.ROAR’s operating model: team-based client care + coaching systems that scale. Dubai, high-performance lifestyle, and training high-profile clients.Timestamps: 0:00 – 3x Olympian + ROAR Founder: Sarah Lindsay  1:33 – Coming Up: Injury, mindset, and building a premium brand  5:50 – Early athletic beginnings: from “naughty kid” to elite focus  13:40 – Olympic career + the truth about money/funding  21:37 – Olympic mindset: resilience, pressure, emotional control  26:48 – The injury: “you might never skate again” + recovery  31:46 – Redemption, confidence, and retirement decisions  42:00 – Athlete to PT: rebuilding identity after sport  48:12 – Starting ROAR: premium training, standards, and experience  57:07 – Lessons in litigation (business can get savage)  01:05:19 – How ROAR operates: systems, coaches, client results  01:09:43 – Dubai life + training high-profile clients  01:17:33 – Industry views + advice for anyone starting fitness/business  01:22:33 – Final thoughts  Follow Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roarfitnessgirl/ Website: https://www.roar-fitness.com/ ROAR Ldn: https://www.instagram.com/roarfitnessldn/ If you 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.

    1h 25m
  3. Kidnapped Twice: Surviving Human Trafficking | Lurata Lyon

    FEB 9

    Kidnapped Twice: Surviving Human Trafficking | Lurata Lyon

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Content warning: This episode contains discussion of human trafficking, exploitation, violence and trauma. Please listen with care. What happens when surviving isn’t the end of the story, it’s the start of your mission? In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Lurata Lyon, author of Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking, to share a story that’s hard to hear, but important to understand. Lurata speaks openly about being trafficked, escaping captivity, the realities of grooming and exploitation, and what it took to rebuild her identity and life after everything she lived through. This isn’t “shock content.” It’s a first-hand account of survival, and a reminder that the world is not always safe, but recovery, purpose, and a future are possible. In this conversation, you’ll hear about: The real mechanics of trafficking, how coercion, control, and grooming work in practice.Escaping, being found, and why getting “out” is only one part of survival.How Lurata eventually made it to the UK and rebuilt her life.Trauma, nightmares, and the mindset tools she uses to keep moving forward.Why she wrote Unbroken, and what she hopes it changes in people.Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 4:24 – Who is Lurata Lyon & why this story matters  11:04 – Childhood & early life before everything changed 15:00 – War, instability, and the start of survival mode 24:15 – Crossing the border & how quickly control can happen 34:03 – Kidnapped and trafficked: what captivity really looks like 39:52 – Grooming, coercion, and the exploitation pipeline 49:57 – The “no-win” choices victims are forced into 54:40 – The next 24 hours: fear, control, and endurance 01:10:28 – Reunited briefly… then taken again 01:22:47 – Escaping a second time: survival instincts and strategy 01:30:47 – Smuggled into the UK & the reality of starting over  01:34:25 – Reconnecting with family after years apart 01:38:13 – Marriage, children, and rebuilding a life after trauma  01:44:47 – Perspective, recovery, and what keeps her going  01:51:37 – Final thoughts Follow Lurata Lyon: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/luratalyon/ Web: https://www.luratalyon.com/ Book: Unbroken: https://amzn.eu/d/09nLvVHz  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!

    1h 53m
  4. Michael Jackson Wrote My Business Blueprint on a Napkin

    FEB 3

    Michael Jackson Wrote My Business Blueprint on a Napkin

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! “Why have you only got five locations?” That’s what Michael Jackson asked Matt Fiddes, and what happened next turned into a global scaling lesson. In this episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Matt Fiddes, founder of a worldwide martial arts franchise network, to break down how he scaled from local studios into thousands of locations by doing what most business owners avoid: relentless front-end marketing, tight systems, and brand-building that creates trust at scale.  But this isn’t just business. Matt also opens up about his decade-long relationship with Michael Jackson, what it was like being around that level of fame, how the media fallout changed his life after Michael died, and his perspective on the child abuse allegations, including the documentaries he points people towards.  You’ll hear Matt and Matt talk about: The “napkin blueprint” moment with Michael Jackson, and the scaling lesson behind it. Why most founders fail: they over-focus on the service and ignore marketing + sales. The “15 marketing ideas by the 5th of every month” rule (and why it forces execution). How brand + social proof beats copycats (and why people buy the name, not the tactics). What it was like after Michael’s death: paparazzi, grief, and mental health. Matt’s perspective on the abuse allegations, and why he says people should look deeper. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 3:15 – Bullied as a kid, leaving school with no qualifications 11:03 – The first studio: how he got to 700 members fast 17:50 – The real growth lever: marketing > “being good” 27:04 – “Hi, I’m Michael Jackson…” and the napkin blueprint 35:05 – What life with Michael was actually like 46:53 – Being around global fame (and why he did it for free)  57:02 – The abuse allegations: Matt’s perspective + documentaries he recommends 1:08:47 – The MF legacy, Money Freedom Club + what’s next Follow Matt Fiddes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmattfiddes/ Website: https://mattfiddes.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfiddes1/ 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!

    1h 11m
  5. He Beat Sampras at 19, Then Lost Millions & Hit Rock Bottom | Mark Philippoussis

    JAN 26

    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? Subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it helps the right people find the show.

    1h 23m
  6. Dubai’s Billionaire Matchmaker: $350k To Find “The One”

    JAN 18

    Dubai’s Billionaire Matchmaker: $350k To Find “The One”

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Dubai dating is a different planet. In this episode, Matt sits down with Christiana Maxion, a high-net-worth matchmaker who works with wealthy men looking for a serious partner, and charges $65,000 to $350,000 to do it.  They get into the brutal reality of “transactional” dating, where people say they want respect, while negotiating the relationship like a deal. Christiana explains why every relationship is transactional (money, emotions, sex, status, pick your currency), and why the real difference is the standard you hold and the environment you keep putting yourself in.  Then it turns into pure business: how her offline matchmaking agency works (vetting, background checks, concierge dates, feedback loops), what “success” actually means, and how she’s scaling it with MAX, a “matchmaking app” built to stop people wasting their lives in DMs and get them to the first date faster.  You’ll hear Matt & Christiana talk about: Why Dubai dating feels pay-to-play, and how to avoid ending up in the same loop. The real reason men pay $65k–$350k for matchmaking (hint: it’s not romance, it’s time). What her process actually looks like: vetting, alignment, concierge dates, and feedback. “Delusional” requirements (and the fastest way to ruin your dating life). How she built MAX: subscriptions, verification, compatibility matching, and auto-booked first dates. The business model behind a matchmaking agency (and why referrals are the real growth engine). Why she’s building separate matchmaking “portals” (expats, India, Muslim marriages) and expanding across the GCC. Timestamps: 0:00 – Dubai dating is “transactional” (and why)  6:29 – “Every relationship is transactional” (standards vs expectations)  7:38 – How she started “Dating in Dubai” and got fired for it  9:26 – “I’m going to solve dating in Dubai” → launching matchmaking  10:13 – Why she only represents men + the 40,000-women database  11:03 – The pricing: $65k–$350k + what “success” means  13:38 – The “delusional age range” problem (and why it fails)  19:33 – MAX: paid subscriptions + passport/LinkedIn verification  20:37 – Why swiping broke dating + how MAX gets you to a real date  27:35 – App growth: UAE applications, active users, revenue  30:09 – A real success story (and a brutal horror story)  35:52 – What she’s building next (GCC expansion + new portals)  37:10 – Where to find Christiana + MAX  Follow Christiana Maxion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiana.maxion.matchmaker/ Website: https://christianamaxion.com App: Maxion (available on the App Store) 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!

    38 min
  7. I Haven’t Worked In 10 Years: Rob Lipsett’s 7-Figure YouTube Blueprint

    JAN 13

    I Haven’t Worked In 10 Years: Rob Lipsett’s 7-Figure YouTube Blueprint

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! Rob Lipsett says he hasn’t worked in 10 years, and he’s not saying that to flex. He’s saying it because he built a business that doesn’t rely on motivation, luck, or going viral. It relies on systems, content that ranks, and products people actually buy. In this episode, Rob sits down with Matt to break down the real playbook behind his seven-figure fitness brand: how he started from zero, learned YouTube properly, and built an ecosystem that turns attention into income, without burning out or relying on one platform. They go deep on what most creators and early-stage founders get wrong: thinking ads will make them rich, ignoring titles and thumbnails, and never building an offer that converts. Rob also shares his blunt views on market “saturation”, what biohacking actually does (and doesn’t) do, and how real estate became part of his long-term legacy plan. If you’re building a personal brand, trying to escape the 9–5, or wondering how creators actually make real money, this episode will save you years of guessing. You’ll hear Rob and Matt talk about: Why “market saturation” is a good thing (and why most people use it as an excuse). The real formula: titles + thumbnails + the first 15 seconds. How Rob went from early YouTube to a seven-figure business model. Why ads aren’t the business — your product is. Building an ecosystem: apps, partnerships, and offers that don’t depend on “posting more”.Supplements and biohacking: what’s real, what’s hype, and what to ignore. Real estate, Villa Lipsett, and how influence creates unexpected opportunities.Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:04 – Coming Up 2:16 – Ireland’s First Fitness YouTuber 6:08 – Educational Background & Turning a Hobby into a Career 8:15 – Mastering the YouTube Algorithm & Starting from Zero 14:25 – From 9–5 Grind to Seven Figures 24:49 – Content Strategy 29:37 – Building the Ecosystem: Apps & Brand Partnerships 35:57 – Converting Followers into Sustainable Revenue 38:54 – Biohacking Realities & The Truth About Supplements 40:47 – Adapting as Your Audience Matures 43:05 – Real Estate & The Villa Lipsett Project 48:16 – The Future of Fitness & Building a Legacy 52:56 – Final Thoughts Resources & Links: Instagram @roblipsettBuzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.comFollow Stripping Off on YouTubeEnjoyed 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!

    54 min
  8. The Most Explosive Confessions of 2025 (Katie Price, Ant Middleton, James Haskell & More)

    12/30/2025

    The Most Explosive Confessions of 2025 (Katie Price, Ant Middleton, James Haskell & More)

    Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite! We’re ending 2025 the only way Stripping Off knows how: with the most shocking, honest and controversial moments of the year in one episode. From Katie Price’s Priory breakdown and hostage ordeal, to Lady Victoria Hervey defending Prince Andrew and calling the infamous photo “fake”, this compilation is everything the tabloids hint at – without the spin. You’ll also hear Andrea Jenkyns MP on cancel culture and Israel–Gaza, James Haskell on sexuality and toxic masculinity in rugby, Ant Middleton on population control and wokeness, and Ian Waite on Strictly Come Dancing’s safeguarding mess. This is the highlight reel that proves why Stripping Off exists: no PR lines, no safe answers, just the truth. You’ll hear about: Fame, breakdowns and money from Katie Price.Death threats, protests and political fallout with Andrea Jenkyns.Sexuality, homophobia and “toxic masculinity” in sport with James Haskell.War zones, woke culture and population control with Ant Middleton.Behind-the-scenes reality of Strictly Come Dancing with Ian Waite.Royal scandals, Prince Andrew and the “fake” photo with Lady Victoria Hervey.Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – Trailer 2:09 – Katie Price 9:58 – Andrea Jenkyns 15:08 – James Haskell 21:50 – Ant Middleton 27:45 – Ian Waite 32:18 – Lady Victoria Hervey 40:16 – Outro Subscribe to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox on your favourite podcast app and leave a review if you want more brutally honest conversations in 2026. Resources & Links: Buzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.comFollow Stripping Off on YouTubeEnjoyed 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!

    41 min
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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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    Matt Haycox
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
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