Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

• Domingo: The Artist Who Couldn't Afford Pizza & Now Sells Paintings For Millions (The TRUTH About Art & Value)

  Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!International artist and fashion icon Domingo Zapata joins Matt Haycox for a no-BS chat about art, brand, and building a multimillion-dollar empire with paint, passion, and patience. From hustling for leftover pizza in the Bronx to painting Keith Richards and collecting Patek Philippe watches, Domingo shares how he went from broke to global, without ever selling out.This episode dives deep into:Why marketing doesn’t sell $2M paintings, but brand does.The difference between painting what you see vs what you feel.How luxury is about story, not price tag, from Screaming Eagle wine to Rolex.Why discipline, not drugs, fuels Domingo’s creativity.The real return on investment of art: emotion, legacy, and status.Plus, Domingo and Matt get real about fame, fakes, and why he’d never sell his Tiffany Patek, even for $4 million.Timestamps:00:00 – This Is Not Your Average Podcast…01:16 – Meet Domingo Zapata: The Artist Who Paints With Fire03:07 – Inside the TUKTUK Gallery: Where Chaos Meets Creativity06:17 – A Bar Chat Like No Other – The Truth Starts Pouring10:00 – Domingo Plays Piano… And It’s Not What You Expect16:54 – A Game of Pool, A Masterclass in Life Lessons30:47 – The Sit-Down: Fame, Failure, and Finding Purpose54:09 – Final Words That’ll Stay With You_____________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it. Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs. Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer

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• Ross Mandell: From $1,500 to $30 Million, Prison & The Untold Story of Wall Street's Most Feared Trader.

  Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!In this brutally honest episode, Matt Haycox sits down with Ross Mandel, a former Wall Street high-flyer who went from building a $30M empire to serving time behind bars. This isn’t just a story about money. It’s about power, addiction, ego, and redemption.Ross opens up about how a “normal” childhood spiralled into a life driven by money, fuelled by personal tragedy, and eventually cracked wide open by government scrutiny. He shares what it was really like inside Wall Street’s golden age, how fortunes were made (and lost), how client relationships shaped everything, and what no one tells you about the financial system.From shady legal grey areas to personal run-ins with Donald Trump, Ross doesn’t hold back. He talks openly about prison life, the brutal truth of starting over, and how he rebuilt his mindset through mentoring others on the inside.Now? He measures success through his daughters, not a bank balance.If you’ve ever glamorised Wall Street, this episode is your reality check.Timestamps:00:00: Introduction to Ross Mandel's Journey06:50: Chasing Money and Lifestyle12:21: The Rise to Success21:20: Navigating Market Conditions26:27: Turning $1,500 into $30 Million42:09: The Birth of Sky Capital47:10: The Power of Imitation in Wealth Creation54:03: Surviving the Financial Crisis01:01:29: The Flaws in Rating Agencies01:10:39: Personal Experiences with Donald Trump01:23:30: Life in Prison and Its Challenges01:31:03: Teaching and Learning in Prison01:39:48: Safety and Leadership in Prison01:46:02: Rebuilding Life After Prison__________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it. Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs. Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer

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• Mohammed Mostafa: The Triple Threat Who Conquered Football, Film & Business (And Battled Depression)

  Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!In this episode of the Stripping Off podcast, Matt Haycox sits down with Mohammed Mostafa, a self-described "triple threat" excelling in football, acting, and entrepreneurship, who is also half English and half Emirati. Mostafa shares his incredible journey, from battling injuries in professional football in Ireland to navigating the complexities of a fifth-generation family business.He discusses the decision to "find his own feet" outside the family business, leading him to open a unique gym at 20, and later, to pursue an acting career, culminating in a role in the Apple TV+ series "Hijack". Mostafa delves into the world of product placement in film, and how his agency, Versatile Synergy, is fostering local talent and attracting international productions to the UAE. He also opens up about his personal struggles with depression and how yoga became a transformative practice, ultimately shaping his philosophy of continuous learning and positive impact. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Who Is Mohammed Mostafa?0:29 – Identity, Purpose & The Bigger Picture6:40 – From Football Dreams to Life Lessons12:12 – Born to Be an Entrepreneur17:56 – Real World vs Uni Life19:57 – How Acting Became His Calling27:54 – Product Placement Power Moves32:36 – Building Versatile Synergy34:22 – Juggling Multiple Businesses36:40 – Why Bali Changed Everything44:55 – Finding Focus & Family Business Truths49:42 – Yoga, Depression & Mental Health Struggles54:34 – His Legacy & Final Words_________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it. Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs. Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer

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• I Killed A Man: My Life Sentence, Redemption & How Prison Forged Me Into A Multi-Millionaire.

  Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!What happens when you’re raised to be invisible, end up in a gang, and face the death penalty by 22?This is the story of Quan Huynh—once a violent criminal, now a bestselling author and entrepreneur on a mission to rewrite the narrative for the formerly incarcerated.In this jaw-dropping conversation, Quan opens up to Matt Haycox like never before. From growing up a Vietnamese refugee in Utah to spending decades inside one of America’s most brutal prison systems, he reveals what really happens behind bars—and how a single moment of clarity changed his life forever.You’ll hear about gang warfare, criminal enterprise, emotional breakdowns, the brutal truth of justice in America—and how he used books, breathwork, and belief to transform his future.This isn’t a redemption cliché. It’s a raw, powerful insight into crime, consequence, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when the system says you’re finished.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Quan Huynh's Journey3:21 - Childhood and Early Influences7:54 - Struggles with Identity and Belonging10:00 - The Impact of Family Tragedy12:20 - Escalation into Crime16:40 - Life in Jail and Gang Culture21:24 - Reintegration and Continued Struggles26:05 - The Fatal Incident and Its Consequences29:25 - Facing the Death Penalty31:07 - Life Sentenced: Adapting to Prison Life32:25 - The Mechanics of Crime and Compensation35:10 - The Brutality of Prison Life36:14 - The Inability to Control Violence37:32 - The Awakening: Finding Purpose in Prison42:18 - Transitioning from Crime to Redemption45:03 - The Parole Process: A Journey to Freedom47:28 - Life After Prison: Embracing New Opportunities49:03 - Building a Business: Empowering Others51:04 - Writing a Memoir: Sharing My Story52:26 - Changing the Narrative: Advocacy for the Incarcerated____________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it. Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs. Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer

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• FBI Negotiator’s Secret to Winning Any Conversation┃Chris Voss

  Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!What if you could convince anyone to say yes—without them even realising it? Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, spent decades talking down terrorists, kidnappers, and criminals. In this episode, he reveals the exact negotiation tactics that will make you more persuasive in business, relationships, and everyday life.From high-stakes hostage situations to closing million-dollar deals, Chris breaks down the psychology of influence, why compromise is a losing strategy, and how your emotions can make or break a negotiation. If you’ve ever wanted to negotiate like an FBI agent—this is your masterclass.🎧 Listen now to learn the secret FBI techniques that will give you the upper hand in any deal.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro0:39 - From Cop to FBI: Chris Voss’ Journey3:57 - The FBI vs. Local Law Enforcement: Who Has the Power?8:12 - How Chris Voss Became an FBI Negotiator13:41 - The Evolution of Hostage Negotiation & What Really Happens21:20 - Why Hostage Negotiators Never Let Criminals Escape23:14 - The Most Intense Cases & The Psychological Toll of Negotiation25:24 - Understanding Terrorists: How Extremist Groups Operate32:18 - Why Chris Voss Left the FBI & His New Mission42:25 - Business vs. Hostage Negotiation: What Works in Both Worlds45:24 - The Power of Fear: How Loss Drives Every Decision52:21 - The Art of Persuasion: How to Win Any Negotiation55:56 - The Dark Side of Negotiation: Manipulation vs. Influence01:00:10 - Why “Splitting the Difference” is a Bad Negotiation Strategy01:04:12 - Hidden Information: The Key to Negotiation Success01:07:06 - Chris Voss’ Most Unexpected Negotiation Wins & Lessons01:14:20 - How to Negotiate Like an FBI Agent01:20:06 - The Negotiation Tactics of Donald Trump01:23:30 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Chris Voss_____________________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it. Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs. Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer

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