Bread & Butter

What if your next client wasn't another small business...

What if it was Amazon, Google, or a global brand?

Michelle Raymond has spent years helping entrepreneurs unlock opportunities most people don't even know exist, high-value corporate contracts.

In this conversation, she explains why relationships beat cold outreach, why most entrepreneurs undercharge, and how one contract can completely transform your business.

Whether you're a freelancer, consultant, coach, or business owner, this episode will change the way you think about growth.

04:43 How Michelle built her personal brand & landed corporate contracts
09:02 The "3 I's" strategy to win corporate clients
17:26 Why Michelle lost a £22,000 contract for being too cheap
19:26 The power of retainers and recurring corporate income
21:34 Overcoming imposter syndrome in business and leadership
25:25 Michelle's powerful story of rebuilding her life after public trauma
36:40 Three practical tips to secure more contracts
39:16 How Michelle gets invited to speak at major events in Dubai

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Most people think property investing is all about buy-to-lets or Airbnb.

Shaun Davis built something completely different.

Starting with very little, he went on to build a supported accommodation business with over 500 properties, working alongside local councils to provide safe housing for vulnerable people while creating a highly successful property company.

In this conversation, Shaun explains how supported accommodation really works, how government contracts differ from traditional property investing, and why this overlooked strategy is creating opportunities that many investors don't even know exist.

If you've ever wondered whether there's another way to build wealth through property, this episode is one you don't want to miss.

2:18 Growing Up & Early Life
7:21 Becoming a Dad at 19
13:30 Why He Chose Supported Accommodation
18:35 Building a 500+ Property Business
23:48 How Supported Accommodation Actually Works
32:39 Why He Moved to Dubai
37:37 Raising Successful Children
39:41 The Mindset Behind His Success

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Thinking about moving to Dubai? Wondering why your CV isn't getting interviews? Or curious about what recruiters actually look for?

In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Dami sit down with recruitment expert Roxanne, founder of Career Verified, to uncover what it really takes to build a successful career in Dubai.

From networking strategies and CV mistakes to salary expectations, career growth, and the realities of working abroad, this conversation is packed with practical advice that could completely change your job search.

02:27 How Recruitment Really Works
05:26 The Biggest CV Mistakes Recruiters See
10:38 The Craziest Ways Candidates Get Recruiters' Attention
12:06 The Highest Salaries in Dubai Explained
27:24 How a £5 CV Turned Into a Successful Business
29:47 Why So Many Expats Don't Enjoy Their Jobs in Dubai
32:38 Top Advice Before Moving to Dubai
36:12 How LinkedIn & Networking Open Doors in Dubai

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You insure your car. You insure your home. But have you protected the people who matter most?

Most people spend years building wealth…

But almost no one spends time planning what happens to it when they're gone.

In this eye-opening conversation, we uncover the hidden realities of wills, inheritance, guardianship, power of attorney, and estate planning. You'll hear real stories of families torn apart, forgotten assets worth millions, and the simple steps that can protect everything you've worked so hard to build.

Whether you're an expat, a parent, a business owner, or simply someone who wants to leave their affairs in order, this conversation will change the way you think about legacy.

3:34 Leaving London and Starting Over in the UAE
12:13 What Happens to Your Children If Both Parents Die?
17:14 The Risky Decision to Leave Everything Behind for Dubai
21:47 Registering the First Will Through Dubai Courts
25:31 The Biggest Mistake Families Make After a Death
33:09 The Essential Documents Every Family Should Have
39:07 How Outdated Wills Can Create Family Disasters
49:05 Why Power of Attorney Is Just as Important as a Will

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What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?

For some people, adversity becomes an excuse. For others, it becomes fuel.

Raw, honest, and packed with wisdom, this is a story about refusing to let your circumstances write your future. Because sometimes the people who achieve the most aren't the ones with the easiest start, they're the ones who keep showing up when life gets hard.

6:28 Becoming pregnant at 15 and refusing to give up on her dreams
10:58 Dropping out of A-Levels to earn money and support her child
17:14 The moment she finally realised how successful she had become
23:10 Losing her job and the strategy that launched her business
28:37 Working 18-hour days, 7 days a week for 8 years
34:37 High-earning women, ambition, relationships, and dating
44:21 The biggest financial mistakes business owners make
50:33 AI, the future of work, and industries most likely to survive

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