A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had buil...
5: How to Start a Business Masterclass - EXACT FRAMEWORK to Make $10K - $100K a Month: Daniel Priestley
In this exclusive first interview of 2025, Daniel Priestley shares why this year marks the most exciting time in history for entrepreneurs. From groundbreaking insights on the rise of AI to actionable advice on building an AI-powered business, Daniel breaks down how companies of any size can double their revenue by embracing artificial intelligence.
Whether you’re looking to future-proof your business, streamline operations, or harness AI for growth, this episode is packed with game-changing strategies to help you thrive in the new era of innovation. Don’t miss this roadmap to unlocking your business’s potential in 2025 and beyond!
Daniel and Chris work through the exact methodology and steps from naming and branding a business, to launching and selling to your first customers, to increasing prices and demand through to marketing, scaling and selling. It's a must-watch for any entrepreneur.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Why is 2025 the most exciting time in business
3:30 Using AI to write a book
5:30 How to build a successful AI business
7:15 How to get your business powered by AI
8:00 How to double your business with AI
12:50 How to launch your business
14:00 CAOS framework
17:00 How to test your idea
20:30 Batman method
27:00 How to grow a small team
30:00 What is a key person of influence?
31.55 What are the 5 P’s
36:30 Why sales are so important
41:20 How to win high-quality clients ( Cinderella method )
43:00 The power of rejecting client
45:30 Why your price doesn’t matter
47:00 Understanding your business capacity
58:00 How to grow a medium size team (8 to 10 people)
1:03:00 Solo Entrepreneurs (Debate)
1:07:00 How to grow from 8 people to 30
1:10:00 How to build true wealth
1:13:00 What is a multiplier?
1:21:00 The most exciting thing about 2025
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4: Nischa Exposes the TRUTH About Saving vs Investing, How To Manage Your MONEY & Should You BUY a Car?
In this episode, Nischa breaks down the biggest financial mistakes people make and reveals strategies to take control of your money. Whether you’re debating saving vs investing, wondering how to buy a car the smart way, or trying to avoid budgeting pitfalls, this video is packed with practical tips to help you thrive financially.
From building wealth to managing debt, Nischa covers it all, making complex money topics simple and actionable. Whether you’re just starting or looking to optimise your finances, this episode is your roadmap to smarter money moves in 2025.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Nischa’s Journey as an Entrepreneur
3:50 The Wake-Up Moment That Changed Nischa’s Life
6:00 Why Do People Stay in Toxic Jobs?
9:55 Steps to Start Leaving a Toxic Job
13:40 Discovering Your True Passion
19:03 The Biggest Wealth-Building Mistakes to Avoid
23:00 Budgeting Myths: What People Get Wrong
24:30 Should You Borrow Money to Buy?
25:20 Mastering Credit Cards: Dos and Don’ts
26:30 Buying vs. Leasing a Car: What’s Smarter?
28:00 Buying vs. Renting a Home: The Right Choice
33:30 Money Secrets of the 1%
34:40 Saving Your First $100k: Where to Start
35:30 Bad Money Habits That Keep You Broke
37:11 The Smartest Thing to Do With Your Paycheck
38:22 Saving vs. Investing: What Should Come First?
41:50 Investing for Beginners: How to Start Today
42:40 Tax-Free Investing Strategies
44:00 Top Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
46:40 The Power of Compounding: The 7th Wonder of the World
48:09 Tips for Paying Less in Taxes
49:30 What’s Next for Nischa?
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3: Rob Moore Reveals How To Become RICH With Property, Key Lessons from BILLIONAIRES & MORE!
In this eye-opening episode of Wake Up, I sit down with Rob Moore, a property mogul and entrepreneur, to uncover the truths about building wealth, the mindset shifts that create success, and the lessons he’s learned from interviewing 23 billionaires. Rob doesn’t hold back as he critiques Tate’s influence, and reveals his formula for becoming property-rich.
Whether you're just starting out in property investment, navigating the entrepreneurial journey, or seeking inspiration from the world's most successful people, this episode is packed with actionable insights and unfiltered truths.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Who Runs the World?
4:00 - Rob’s Wake Up Moment
8:50 - The Path to Property Wealth
18:00 - Why Tate’s Messaging Resonates
19:50 Number One Lesson From Tate
22:30 Handling Conflicts in Business
34:00 - The Pillars of a Thriving Society
40:00 - The Money Lesson You’re Missing
46:00 - Avoid Going Broke to Look Rich
52:00 - Using AI for Business Growth
56:00 - Wisdom From Billionaire Mentors
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Follow Rob: https://www.instagram.com/robmooreprogressive/?hl=en
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2: Lara Acosta On Becoming a Millionaire at 26, Going VIRAL and Why Work-Life Balance Is A SCAM!
In this episode of Wake Up, Chris Donnelly is joined by Lara Acosta entrepreneur, LinkedIn expert, and millionaire by 26. Known for challenging societal norms around work-life balance and inspiring a new generation of professionals, Lara shares unfiltered insights on mental health struggles, the power of personal branding, and scaling success on LinkedIn.
Whether you’re looking for a job, building a business, building your personal brand, or just looking to rethink your approach to success, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can’t miss.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Lara’s upbringing
5:00 - Lara’s mental health struggles
7:40 - 10X event
11:50 - Are degrees a waste of time?
22:00 - Are Gen Z lazy?
26:00 - Gen Z try too hard
30:00 - Work-life balance
37:00 - First experience of entrepreneurship
47:00 - Best skill for entrepreneurs
57:00 - How to deal with comparisons
1:01:00 - How Lara first went viral on LinkedIn
1:07:00 - The power of LinkedIn
1:16:00 - Biggest inspiration
1:21:00 - Biggest wake-up call
1:26:00 - How rejection pushed Lara
1:33:00 - How to get over imposter syndrome
1:38:00 - How to win on LinkedIn
1:49:00 - Lara’s first digital product
1:52:00 - How to get Lara’s attention
1:55:00 - Why Lara started a cohort
2:01:00 - Lara’s cohort
2:07:00 - Someone stole Lara’s cohort
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Follow Lara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraacostar/
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1: Ben Askins Reveals the Worst Bad Boss Stories, Job Interview Red Flags & How To Ask For A Pay Rise!
Could understanding the workplace dynamics of toxic bosses, red flags in interviews, and the art of negotiating pay raises finally unlock the secret to thriving in modern careers?
In this episode of Wake Up, Chris Donnelly is joined by Ben Askins, entrepreneur, content creator, and voice for the underappreciated employee. Known for tackling issues like quiet quitting, toxic workplaces, and leadership challenges, Ben shares insights that will resonate whether you’re an employee navigating a tricky job or a business owner trying to build a team people love to work with.
Episode Chapter:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Are We Working Too Little?
6:00 Should Everyone Have a Side Hustle?
10:00 Job Interview Red Flags
15:20 Ben’s Content
19:00 When to Quit Your Job
21:00 Worst Boss Stories
29:00 Is Gen Z Lazy?
38:30 Is University Still Worth It?
43:00 The Rise of Quiet Quitting
48:00 The Dark Side of Flexible Working
53:00 Biggest Interview Red Flags
1:02:00 Why Side Hustles Are the Future
1:06:00 How To Ask For A PAY RISE!
1:08:00 The Worst Company Perks
1:11:00 UK’s Business Challenges
1:17:00 The UK’s Water Crisis
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Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benaskins.official/?hl=en-gb
A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules.
That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths.
Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary.
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