No Bullsh*t Talks
No Bullsh*t Talks
Sabrina Chevannes
Sabrina Chevannes is the founder of an entrepreneur members' club in London, the self-development leader for Forbes Business Council, the organiser of TEDxShoreditch and an international chess master... amongst many other things! She spends her life having inspiring conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs. So, she decided to turn those conversations into a podcast. Sabrina believes there's a lot of bullsh*t in entrepreneurship and these episodes are raw and real conversations where each entrepreneur tells their story about what it's REALLY like in their industry. No Bullsh*t!
S3 E13: She Was 16, Had No Hollywood Connections, And Got Keanu Reeves To Executive Produce Her Film with Bianca Mitchell-Avila
Bianca Mitchell Avila started making her chess documentary, Madwoman's Game, at her dining table when she was just 15 years old - with no Hollywood connections, no budget, and one piece of advice from her dad: the worst thing that can happen if you reach out is a no.Six years later, that cold email landed Keanu Reeves as executive producer, and the film is premiering at the Miami Film Festival. In this episode, Bianca joins Sabrina to talk about building an all-star cast, what it's actually like having Keanu Reeves as a mentor, and why she refused to let the same handful of chess stories keep getting told. Sabrina also opens up about her own chess journey - being the only Black female chess master in the UK — and the very different way that story was received in the US versus at home.Expect honest talk on rejection, betting on yourself, walking away from clients who don't respect your worth, and the long, messy road from a kitchen-table idea to a film festival premiere.🔗 Links Mentioned in VideoMadwoman's Game: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34704424/Show Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesBianca's Socials🌏 Bianca's IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11039091/ 👩🏽‍💻 Bianca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-mitchell-filmmaker/📸 Bianca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancamitchellavila/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jul 2
41 min
S3 E12: Why Most Creatives Build An Audience Instead Of A Community (And Why That's The Wrong Move) with Ajani Griffith
What does it really take to build a creative career on your own terms? In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, Sabrina sits down with Ajani Griffith - Miami-based film producer, music supervisor, director, and content creator who has worked with Warner Music, Sony, Universal, Heineken, and Red Stripe. His work has contended for three Oscars, and he's been vlogging for over a decade. But none of it came in a straight line. Ajani breaks down the real journey: from chasing a dream of running an independent music publishing company, to stumbling into film through a friend's project, to building his own monthly event series from scratch — and keeping it going even when the crowd doesn't show up. 💡 In this episode: → How a single conversation with a director friend launched his career in music supervision → Why he chose Miami over LA — and what that decision taught him about building a brand anywhere → The Music Club: his monthly event series combining live performances, a podcast, and community — and his plan to take it on tour → How to stay consistent when events don't fill up (and why the biggest promoters in the world have flopped too) → The truth about vlogging: what Gary Vee taught him, what 10 years of trial and error looks like, and why your audience decides what works — not you → The predatory side of production: late payments, net-30 traps, and how to protect yourself with contracts and deposits → Why LinkedIn still matters in 2026 — and how the algorithm has shiftedShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesAjani's Socials🌏 Ajani's website: ajanigriffith.com👩🏽‍💻 Ajani's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajanigriffith/📸 Ajani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajanigee/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jun 25
42 min
S3 E11: She Got Defrauded Out of Five Figures - Then Went Full CIA Mode with Jenna Zhang
Jenna Zhang built Sipzen, a TCM-inspired sparkling wellness drink, after being diagnosed with PCOS and Hashimoto's and deciding Western medicine wasn't enough. In this episode, we get into the real story behind launching a physical product from scratch, being turned down by 80% of development companies, managing a team of people twice your age at 23, and what happened when a marketing agency turned out to be running a quarter-million-pound fraud scheme - and Jenna went full CIA to expose it.This is one of those conversations that just keeps going deeper.We cover:- Why 3,500 years of TCM data gets dismissed as old wives' tales in the West- How Jenna designed packaging that's genuinely impossible to copy- What it's like being a young woman managing older men who don't want to be managed- Going from South Brooklyn to becoming CEO of a carbon credits startup at 23- The marketing fraud that affected 18 businesses - and why Jenna was the only one who did anything about it- Why the UK courts give you a judgment but don't actually help you collectShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesJenna's Socials🌏 SipZen website: https://drinksipzen.com/📸 SipZen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipzen_drinks/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jun 18
1 hr 9 min
S3 E10: The Man Behind Ali Abdaal, Jordan Peterson & Chris Williamson's Personal Brands with Joe Gannon
What does it actually take to build a personal brand that works? Joe Gannon, founder of personal branding and content agency Amplify, has been behind some of the biggest names in the creator economy — including Chris Williamson (now top 10 on Spotify's Global charts) and Ali Abdaal. In this episode, we get into the real story: the burnout, the business lessons he learned three years too late, the difference between building an audience and generating leads, and why most people are doing personal branding completely wrong.If you've ever wondered whether you actually need a personal brand, whether it's worth the time, or how to know if your content is landing for the right reasons — this one's for you.In this episode:– How Joe accidentally started an agency (and didn't realise it for three years)– The one email that changed everything– Why your personal brand is already working — just not intentionally– Audience path vs leads path: which one are you on?– The biggest lie in the personal branding space– Why long-form content has no hiding place for bullshitShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesJoe's Socials🌏 Joe's website: https://joegannon.co | https://amplifycreators.com🧑‍💻 Joe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gannon/📸 Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joegannon1/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jun 11
1 hr 14 min
S3 E9: It Took 22 Years To Get This Film Made. Here's Why I Didn't Quit with Carla Berkowitz
From pawn to queen — what chess, bullying, and 20 years of persistence taught one filmmaker about life and business.In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I sit down with Carla Berkowitz — Venezuelan-born filmmaker, martial artist, former anti-Nazi spy (yes, really), and the creator behind the critically acclaimed chess documentary Critical Thinking (starring John Leguizamo and Michael K. Williams). Carla is also the executive producer of the upcoming documentary Madwoman's Game, which has its world premiere at the Miami Film Festival.We get into all of it: moving to the US at 11 without speaking English, being bullied every day until high school, catching Nazis for 11 years with the Anti-Defamation League, producing 15 fitness videos before anyone took her seriously as a filmmaker, and how a Sunday newspaper article in 1998 sparked a 20-year journey to make a movie. We also talk about the racism she encountered when selling the film internationally — something she's sharing on camera for the very first time.If you've ever felt like a pawn — head down, grinding, wondering if it's worth it — this conversation is for you.🔗 Links Mentioned in VideoCritical ThinkingMadwoman's GameShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesCarla's Socials🌏 Carla's IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9553082/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk👩🏽‍💻 Carla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-berkowitz-91763220/📸 Carla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myperfectlybalancedworld/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jun 4
58 min
S3 E8: What Investors Actually Want (And Why Most Founders Get It Wrong) with Mike Lingle
Mike Lingle is back - five years after his first appearance on No Bullsh*t Talks, this time in person in Miami. Mike is a serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, VC fund manager, and former developer who's gone all-in on AI.In this episode, we get into the financial mistakes that kill startups, why most founders shouldn't raise money until they truly understand their numbers, and what investors are actually looking for at the early stage. Mike also opens up about how vibe coding has given him back his developer superpowers - and what it's really like to manage an army of AI agents when they lie to your face.In this episode:- The #1 financial mistake founders make (and why it's not just about spending)- Why behaviour change and monetisation are the two things every startup must prove first- The right MVP approach: test with humans before you build- How Mike went from financial projections to running a VC fund for an Australian family office- What makes Mike say yes to an investment — and what kills deals instantly- His full AI-powered due diligence workflow using Claude in Excel and PowerPoint- How he solved the AI randomness problem using consensus agents- The "naughty employee" AI that kept lying — and couldn't be threatened into stopping- Why vibe coding isn't for everyone, and what non-technical founders should actually be doing with AIShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesMike's Socials🌏 Rocket Pro Forma website: https://www.rocketproforma.com/🧑‍💻 Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelingle/📸 Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamimike_wtf/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
May 27
57 min
S3 E7: The Truth About Female Founder Cliques And Performative Feminism with Amy Kean
Everyone's talking about empowering women. Not everyone means it.Amy Kean is the CEO of Good Shout, a social psychologist in training, and the founder of the Unlikable Woman Summit - a movement for women who've been told they're too much, too loud, or too direct. She's also one of the most honest voices in the room when it comes to calling out the BS that hides behind women's empowerment branding.In this episode, Sabrina and Amy get into the conversations most people in this space are too scared to have. The female founder cliques that operate exactly like old boys clubs. The corporate hijacking of International Women's Day by a management consultancy with zero feminist credentials. Why feminism has become too polished and palatable to actually change anything. And what it really costs women who dare to speak up publicly.This is not an episode about victims. It's an episode about what happens when you refuse to shut up - and why more women need to do exactly that.In this episode:Why Amy left a 17-year advertising career and what it taught her about women's voicesThe concept of "likeability labour" and why it's silently killing women's careersWhat gravitas actually means — and why it's being used as a weapon against womenThe real story behind International Women's Day.com (and who's actually profiting from it)Female founder cliques — how they work, who they exclude, and why they're just old boys clubs with better brandingThe Unlikable Woman Summit — why Amy built it and what happened when she put a giant vagina at the entrance68% of women have stopped speaking online — and why silence is the worst thing that can happen to any movementWhy AI fear-mongering is the newest form of unethical marketingWhat social media literacy actually means and why it's now a survival skillShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8O...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?...Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-ta...RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rssSabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj2...📺 Sabrina’s YouTube:    / @sabrinachevannes  👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn:   / sabrinachevannes  📸 Instagram:   / sabzyc  🐦 Twitter:   / sabzyc  ⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesAmy's Socials🌏 Good Shout Community website: https://goodshoutcommunity.com/👩🏽‍💻 Amy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycharlottekean/📸 Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyckean/📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Apr 17
1 hr 9 min
S3 E6: Why Charging More Than Everyone Else Was Our Best Business Decision With Maxim Martin
What does it actually take to build the most expensive spa in London - and why would anyone deliberately price themselves out of reach of most customers?Maxim Martin, founder of Seven Bali Spa in central London, didn't stumble into luxury. He made a calculated decision to charge more than anyone else, serve a clientele that is 99% non-British, and build a business that runs on retention rather than acquisition. The results speak for themselves.In this episode, Sabrina and Maxim get into the real economics of running a brick and mortar business in central London, why online businesses are far more competitive than people admit, and what most founders get completely wrong about pricing, cash flow and customer service.This is not a feel-good founder story. It's an honest breakdown of what it actually costs, what nearly broke them, and why doing less - but doing it better - beat every growth hack they could have tried.🔑 In this episode: •    Why Maxim pivoted from online copywriting to a physical spa - and what AI had to do with it    •    The real cost of opening a central London space (the numbers will surprise you)    •    Why 99% of their customers are non-British and what that says about knowing your market    •    How they survived 18 months of losses without panicking    •    The pricing psychology behind charging more than everyone else    •    Why customer retention beats acquisition every single time    •    The commission structure that transformed their team's attitude to selling    •    What London businesses consistently get wrong about customer serviceShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8O...Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?...Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-ta...RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj2...📺 Sabrina’s YouTube:    / @sabrinachevannes  👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn:   / sabrinachevannes  📸 Instagram:   / sabzyc  🐦 Twitter:   / sabzyc  ⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesMaxims's Socials🌏 7 Bali Spa Website: https://7balispa.co.uk/ 📸 7 Bali Spa Instagram: /7balispalondon/🎙The Experts Hangout Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/40FcEqmKhbRiK4oJrwcbzh📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Apr 9
1 hr 3 min
S3 E5: PR Isn’t What You Think - What Founders Get Wrong About Personal Branding With Priscilla Pollara
Most entrepreneurs waste time and money on PR that doesn’t work. Why? Because they’ve been sold a lie.In this episode of No Bullsh*t Talks, I’m joined by Priscilla Pollara — former top-tier journalist and strategic advisor to government officials — who now helps small business owners build brands that actually get noticed.We break down the biggest myths around PR, media exposure, and personal branding, and Priscilla shares what founders really need to focus on to build credibility and visibility without faking it for the 'Gram.If you’re trying to grow your brand, land media, or just stop being invisible — this one’s for you.🔑 In this episode:Why most PR strategies fail for small business ownersThe real point of personal branding (and how to do it without cringing)What journalists and decision-makers actually care aboutWhere to start if you’ve never done PR beforeThe truth about being “your authentic self” onlineTimestamps:0:00: Trailer0:31: Intro to No Bullsh*t Talks1:09: Introduction to Priscilla3:32: What is personal branding?8:54: Personal branding v PR17:06: PR v Content28:14: Your digital online presence39:24: PR tips for entrepreneurs49:39: How do you get into pressShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Who is Sabrina?👋🏽 Hey! I’m Sabrina, a serial entrepreneur who can’t stand all the bullsh*t business advice and fakeness that’s found online in the world of entrepreneurship. I love having interesting conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs, so I’ve been doing this, recording them and sharing them with you 😊I want to show you all the TRUTH. What it’s really like running a business in different industries and the real stories behind the successes. Not just the glamourous parts of entrepreneurship. Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesPriscilla's Socials🌏 Top Trick website: https://toptrick.co.uk/👩🏽‍💻 Priscilla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-pollara-18802378 📸 Priscilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscillacomms📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
Jun 5, 2025
55 min
S3 E4: The Truth About Raising Money - What Founders Get Wrong with Anthony Rose - the CEO of SeedLegals
How do you actually raise investment for your startup — without the fluff?In this episode of No Bullsht Talks, I sit down with Anthony Rose, CEO of SeedLegals, to uncover the truth about raising capital. From pitching to term sheets, Anthony shares the real mistakes founders make when trying to secure funding — and what separates successful raises from failed ones.Whether you’re raising your first round or preparing for Series A, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice and insider knowledge you won’t hear anywhere else.🔑 In this episode:The most common fundraising mistakesWhat investors are really looking forHow to stand out in a crowded pitch environmentWhen to raise, how much, and who to targetThe BS that founders need to stop believing🔥 If you're thinking of raising money — WATCH THIS FIRST.Timestamps:0:00: Trailer0:41: Intro to No Bullsh*t Talks1:18: Intro to Anthony Rose1:51: Founding SeedLegals4:56: Should everyone get funding?12:17: Types of business that gets funded17:28: How companies get a valuation24:19: How startups benefit from SeedLegals32:11: SeedLegals v Law Firms36:16: Most common mistakes42:01: Rate of failure45:42: How SeedLegals supports48:22: The importance of PR52:59: Should you quit your job?58:01: Final piece of adviceShow Notes and TranscriptVisit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes:https://n0bspodcasts.comWhat is the podcast?This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. 🎧 Listen For FreeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Spotify (You can also watch the video here): https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYsm8OcmGNnQCiyeKoFEECastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4759866?country=gbRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/no-bullsht-talks-GA1ZbPRSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/464e7ed8/podcast/rss🙏🏽 Leave A ReviewIf you enjoy this show, then it really helps if you leave a review. So, please do leave a review and let me know what you think of the show!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-bullsh-t-talks/id1605759771Who is Sabrina?👋🏽 Hey! I’m Sabrina, a serial entrepreneur who can’t stand all the bullsh*t business advice and fakeness that’s found online in the world of entrepreneurship. I love having interesting conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs, so I’ve been doing this, recording them and sharing them with you 😊I want to show you all the TRUTH. What it’s really like running a business in different industries and the real stories behind the successes. Not just the glamourous parts of entrepreneurship. Sabrina’s Socials🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannesAnthony's Socials🌏 SeedLegals website: https://seedlegals.com/👩🏽‍💻 Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anrose/🐦 Anthony's Twitter: https://x.com/anthonyrose?lang=en📧 Get in TouchI love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!
May 29, 2025
59 min
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