Samantha Brown, a determined entrepreneur with a passion for helping others build their audience on social media, joins the show today to discuss all things business with your host, John Paul. Together they discuss why being an entrepreneur means you have the ability to be in control, how to learn when enough is enough and why you should never be scared of people saying ‘no’ to you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The only way you can be in control is to run your own business. Even in the pandemic or during a change of government, you can still decide what you are going to do with your own business. Don’t be scared of people saying ‘No’ to you. Most entrepreneurs have felt this at some point. A lot of the time when you are asking people whether they want to purchase your product or not, you are actually asking them ‘Am I worthy or not?’. Most people do not want people to say no to them, because they are thinking of themselves and their feelings. Once you start to detach yourself from being your whole business and understand that you are not your products, services or client results, you are just you, then you will start to become more relaxed. If you cannot take time away without everything stopping or falling down in your business, then you have a job, not a business. Put plans, systems, processes and people in place so you can take a step back from your business. Being wealthy is subjective to each individual. As long as you know how much you endeavour to earn, then stick to that goal. Do not be swayed by others to constantly thrive for a higher figure, as long as you are happy with your business and the turnover or profits, that is all that matters.   BEST MOMENTS I am going to be an entrepreneur until I die.” “You can have people or you can have the right people. That is so important in business.” “When is it going to be enough?” ABOUT THE GUEST “Helping entrepreneurs build an audience on social media.” Website: https://samanthabrownlive.com/no-prep LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samanthabrown/about/ ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John Paul today as he discusses why even during this financial boom post lockdown, you need to ensure that you are thinking long term, and not just trying to make a quick buck. Discover the mistakes to avoid, why it is important to retain loyal customers, and how they will help you during the impending financial crash. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS People are looking for a quick way to make money. They are not thinking long term and are constantly chasing the money. They may be currently making more money than they ever have, but that may not always be the case. People are putting their prices up and pushing their regulars to the back of the queue because somebody is offering them more money. Think about your long term reputation. Just because your industry may be booming post lockdown, do not increase your prices to unreasonable rates as this boom is not going to last forever. That money is going to dry up eventually. Do not confuse the high demand with a high skill set. Focus on doing a good job, being punctual and offering appropriate prices. You want to retain loyal clients who can help you build a brand, not mess things up for yourself because of the current economic climate.     BEST MOMENTS “People are looking to make a quick buck.” “Think long term.” “They’re not doing themselves any favours.” “Do not mess it up for yourself right now.”   ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever looked outside at the rain and decided not to go running today? Or made excuses as to why you should not complete a task? Join John Paul today as he talks you through why these excuses are only thought up to make yourself feel better, how you will never regret performing that task or exercise routine and how progress is made by action, not resistance. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are always so many excuses why you should not do something. If you are trying to resist a run perhaps it is the weather or you have a small injury. These are all resistance thoughts and you are only making up excuses to make yourself feel better. You will not regret exercising or performing a task, but you will regret it if you don’t do it. You will feel a huge sense of accomplishment when you complete that task that you did not want to complete. Resistance is something that we do all the time. The easiest person to lie to is yourself so when you make excuses you are only fooling yourself. These excuses are all things that stop you moving forward. Every time you give yourself an excuse, ask yourself ‘why am I resisting this?’. It may be because you are failing or doing something wrong. It is better to move forward than stay in the same place because he did not want to show weakness. BEST MOMENTS “I have never regretted going out for a run, even in the rain.” “You feel better for it.” “Progress is made by action, not resistance.”   ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embarking on a new venture or personal development can be tough, and you need to ensure that your inner circle supports and encourages you to achieve your goals. Join John Paul today as he discusses why it is important to surround yourself with positive influences, why those who do not support you are disturbed by your desire for a better life and why progress has enemies. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are two ends of the spectrum when it comes to how people behave, react and respond to things. Some people may look at you and your entrepreneurial traits and admire you and describe you as brave. Other people may look at you and tell you you are out of your mind and predict you may go bankrupt.   Take note of who you surround yourself with and who you allow in your inner circle. It may seem difficult to change your inner circle if they have been with you for a long time.   When you embark on your personal development journey and start to take risks to make a better world for you and your family, you are going to leave people behind. You will always leave people behind, and it is not that you want to, it is that you need to leave them behind.   Some people may leave by their own free will because they do not like the idea of you moving on and doing better than them as it shows them that they are standing still. Progress and taking action has enemies, but it also gets you around the right people who will praise, help and support you.   It is better to be around supportive people than people who tell you you cannot do something. These people have limited beliefs and try to impose them on you. Do not hang around the people who are not clapping and cheering you on, they do not want you to do better.     BEST MOMENTS “You decide you want to do something and you do it.” “It is about who you surround yourself with.” “You are starting to improve your life.” “Create a better life for yourself.”   ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of Why I Do It, John Paul is joined by Callum McMurdo, owner of McMurdo Plumbing and Heating to discuss his business journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. Together they cover the importance of providing high quality services, how the first year of starting your own business is one huge learning curve and why it is important to create new goals after reaching your existing ones. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS The quality of your service is the key to rapid success. Treat everybodies home like you would treat your own home. Ensure your staff always perform to the best of their ability, that is all you can ask for.   Your first year of being in business is such a big learning curve and you need to learn how to adapt. There is so much more to running a business than being out there and perfecting your trade. Nobody tells you how to run a business and it can be overwhelming, anybody who waits for perfection will never start.   To give up on a bad day would be silly. The road to success is not smooth, it is filled with ups and downs. Be realistic about what is going to happen in your business, this way you are aware of the bad things that you may face, but you are not prepared to give up.   When you are trying to create something positive with a negative energy, it just does not work. When you stop doing that and you start to want to do something for yourself, you will start achieving your dreams because you are focused on the right things, for the right reasons.   BEST MOMENTS “So many people say ‘I want off the tools’ but they have no idea what that really means.” “There is a difference between being busy and being productive.” “You need to make the changes.” “You need to have something to work towards and then when you get that, have another goal.”   ABOUT THE GUEST Callum McMurdo: “Director of McMurdo Plumbing and Heating. From break downs to planned works. At McMurdo Plumbing and Heating Ltd we have the staff and knowledge to help with all your plumbing and heating requirements. domestic, commercial, renewables & subcontractor” LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/callum-mcmurdo-9a8460158 Website: https://mcmurdoheating.co.uk/contact-us/ ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneur, property investor and developer Rochelle Gillburn joins the podcast today to discuss how she went from working 9-5 to owning her own business and becoming financially free. Together they discuss how being your own boss gives you flexibility, how difficult lessons learned are valuable to taking your business into a new direction and why being visible is important to the success of your business. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting up your own business can give you the flexibility to work whenever you want. If you want to work in the evenings or early mornings then that is doable. You also have the ability to fit in leisure activities and are able to spend time with family and friends.   Having your own business means that you are in control of your own time. Things that you had stopped doing because family commitments or 9-5 working hours got in the way, you are able to pick back up again. You may find you have a very busy and full life but being your own boss is more fulfilling than going out to work in a job that you do not enjoy.   If you are starting out in business, you may make some mistakes such as hiring the wrong contractors and being taken for granted. These are not failures, learn from your mistakes and look towards the future and see how you can make things work for you. You have the ability to now employ people that you trust and who are working solely for you and who are not likely to let you down.   Really good advice when starting a company is to ‘be visible’. If you are not visible you may not have the opportunity to network, meet investors or have the opportunities you now have. Tell people about yourself and let them know who you are. Continuously show up and people will remember you and begin to trust you.   BEST MOMENTS “I have found myself again.” “It is the start of a new venture.” “I enjoy building my brand and profile and inspiring other people.” “That definitely did change my life.”   ABOUT THE GUEST Rochelle Gilburn: “Hi, I’m Rochelle Gilburn, the managing director of Gilburn Property Group. I offer a service that is personal to you. I enjoy getting to know my clients and building long term relationships. Supported by a strong team of industry experts, I will make your money work for you.I love to hear how investing in property has changed clients' quality of life, giving them more freedom to do the things they love.”  Website: https://gilburninvestmentgroup.com LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-gilburn   ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John Paul in this brand new episode of Why I Do It to discover just how vital having a plan is for you and your business. John Paul discusses the importance of taking time out to work on your business, rather than just in it, why you should always ensure you have a detailed plan written to ensure your business is going in the right direction and how to take action. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are finding it difficult to get things done, tell yourself that today you are going to focus on working on your business. Don’t do any kind of installation, sit in the office and spend the day working on your business.   Often, you will find yourself sat down ready to work on your business and you will find yourself wasting hours and procrastinating continuously. The reason for this is that you do not have a plan. You know you want to take action but you have no plan in place to implement.   You need to plan things in detail to help you grow your business and reach your achievements. Perhaps you can sit down and create a new plan with better direction than your previous one, if you had one.   Once you have created a plan, you need to make sure you put your plan into action. If you do not have a plan, then you are just dreaming.   BEST MOMENTS “Before you know it, you have not done any work.” “You know you want to do better.” “A lot of people don’t have a plan and they don't take action when they make it.”   ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly A dyslexic businessman who left school just before his 16th birthday. Barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers in every exam). Written off like most kids who struggled at school and being told by his woodwork teacher he “was nothing and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, John Paul talks about the importance of planning, and how by doing so, you can make sure you're not just dreaming of success, but achieving it! Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS It's all very well in having an idea, but without effective planning and careful strategising in your business, down to the smallest detail, you'll never grow, scale and hit those goals. When you gain clarity of direction, you'll find you're more productive, less stressed, and that your growth will ignite. BEST MOMENTS 'I turned round the business in a big way!' 'It's so important to have that plan!' ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers). Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, John Paul talks about why everyone is different, and why we should never hold ourselves up against others when the differences can be so stark. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS Comparing two people with two very different skill sets is pointless, as the comparison is fruitless. It's like comparing an apple to a pear and asking which is better. We're all at different places in our business journey. just concentrate on what you're doing, and stop looking over at the other person. BEST MOMENTS 'I used to compare myself to other people in the business world' 'Don't compare your chapter 12 to someone else's chapter 20' ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers). Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, John Paul talks about striking the right balance between work and life, and why surrounding yourself with the right teams can make sure you’re a superstar, and not a flop-star! Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/widixjessen   KEY TAKEAWAYS We are better able to manage our work/life balance if we make sure we have the best teams around us. We are paying people 100% because we want 100% in effort in return. It’s not unfair to expect this.  BEST MOMENTS  ‘I have rock stars, legends, superheroes, doing the jobs for me that I’m not very good at’ ‘Cool… I’ll pay you 70% of your wages then…’  ABOUT THE HOST John Paul Reilly is dyslexic business man who left school just before his 16th birthday, barely able to read and write, to the point that at exam time one of the teachers had to read the questions out to him (and then write down his answers). Written off, like most kids who struggled at school, and being told by his woodwork teacher he was “nothing, and would amount to nothing” he now runs a multi award-winning company in the construction industry . A loud but shy person who knew he wanted to achieve great things with no clue what business he wanted to do but knew that’s what he wanted. With his first business started at age 14, to now, he has learned most things the hard way. Now the owner of multiple business with one being multi award winning, John Paul has been in business over many years sharing what he has learned over this time mainly the hard way. CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk Facebook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-reilly-29896556/?originalSubdomain=uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.