Kickoff Sessions
Darren Lee
Weekly podcast episodes with the sharpest minds in the world to help you live a richer & more fulfilling life.
Previous guests include Luke Belmar, Justin Waller, Sahil Bloom, Gad Saad, Peter Schiff, Stirling Cooper, Jack Hopkins, Sadia Khan, Matt Gray, Daniel Priestley, Richard Cooper, Justin Welsh, Arlin Moore and more.
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#148 Sadia Khan – The Brutal Truth About Modern Relationships
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05/10/23 • 91 min
In the first episode of the Dubai series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sadia Khan, a relationship coach therapist who is professionally trained in helping people build better relationships. She helps individuals and couples to improve their communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills to help them reconnect.
During our conversation, Sadia shared her insights on the brutal truth about modern relationships, including leading indicators to divorce, setting boundaries in a relationship, managing friendships and relationships, and the impact of social media on beauty standards and competition among men. We also delved into the topics of OnlyFans, the red pill community, and the psychological impact of having multiple partners.
We also explored her views on whether marriage is necessary, why women want to fix the ‘bad guy,’ and whether females only want men with money. In addition, Sadia shared her thoughts on what men and women find attractive, the role of a man in a relationship, and whether everyone should have children.
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(01:18) How have you gone from psychology to helping others?
(04:07) The benefit of going to therapy
(06:00) How entrepreneurship is linked to childhood
(08:56) How to build successful relationships
(11:07) Leading indicators to divorce
(14:04) Setting boundaries in a relationship
(16:31) Managing friendships and relationships
(18:35) Do we need marriage?
(21:50) Why do women want to fix the 'bad guy'?
(23:14) How do you communicate issues?
(26:40) Has social media skewed our perception of beauty?
(33:00) Has Instagram increased the competition among men?
(34:00) The sales funnel of OnlyFans and average earnings
(35:33) How OnlyFans affects the dynamic of relationships
(40:30) Why married men pay for OnlyFans
(42:20) How porn destroys your brain
(44:20) Dopamine detoxing & giving up alcohol
(51:09) Do females only want men with money?
(54:54) Do men want the Boss Babe?
(57:18) What's the problem with the red pill community?
(59:19) What do women find attractive?
(01:00:44) What do men find attractive?
(01:07:25) The psychologically impact of having multiple partners
(01:13:45) The role of a man in a relationship
(01:14:45) Should everyone have children?
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#156 Tibo Louis-Lucas – From 0 to 7 Figure Exit in 18 Months
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06/28/23 • 56 min
Welcome to episode 156 of Kickoff Sessions! In this session, I sit down with Tibo Louis-Lucas, an entrepreneur who achieved a multimillion-dollar exit in less than two years. Tibo is the founder of Tweet Hunter and Taplio. In this session, we go deep into his product development strategy, creating and validating a new product weekly.
We break down Tweet Hunter and Taplio, two products that blew up in recent years. Learn about Tibo’s experimentation with AI-generated tweets and the implications of AI in social media and society.
Gain insights on identifying pain points, adapting based on customer feedback, and marketing your product in today’s market. We get into the realities of the entrepreneurial world and the future of AI.
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(01:06) Tibo's product development strategy
(05:56) Why Chat GPT3 was not compatible for Tweet Hunter
(07:04) The applications of AI in social media and writing
(11:28) Why Tibo bootstrapped his startups
(13:52) How to create painkillers vs. vitamins
(16:25) The benefits of focus and solving your own problems
(19:50) Tibo's bridge between marketing and development
(21:50) Integrations with LinkedIn and Twitter
(25:05) Twitter Blue and Twitter premium API
(28:20) Competitors stealing your customers
(29:35) Tweet Hunter partnering with JK Molina
(33:23) Why people didn't want AI tweets
(35:33) The process of building and selling SaaS
(39:45) When to sell your company
(42:00) How to get people to use your product
(44:40) When to quit on your ideas
(46:00) Why do you love to build?
(48:00) AI driven code and development
(53:00) Catching up to the speed of technology
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04/17/24 • 71 min
Why is your content not going viral?
Are you getting views, but no conversions on the backend?
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Logan Forsyth, founder of Media Scaling, a company that works with the world's top personal brands and guarantees 100M+ new, real, quality, organic views on social media in just 90 days with no additional time or effort required.
Logan reveals the strategies he used to generate over 250,000,000,000/2.5bn views for his clients short-form content on Instagram and TikTok. All from organic growth only.
He also shows us how his agency guarantees up to 150 million views in 90 days through performance-based models tailored to client goals. We also discuss the importance in building a strong team culture in a digital agency, why differentiation is key in a market full of strong competitors and how to balance business with your personal life and relationships.
If this episode inspires you to leverage content for business growth, or simply learn from a top-tier content strategist, leave a like and share your thoughts in the comments below.
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(00:40) The Reality of Short Form Content Agencies
(03:14) How Does Media Scaling Work?
(08:02) Crafting the Perfect Offer
(11:44) The Andrew Tate Method
(16:56) How Did Logan Get Started?
(23:47) How To Build The Right Systems
(28:28) Logan’s Forsyth’s Blueprint to go Viral
(35:49) Content Frameworks That Actually Work
(40:20) The Commonalities Amongst Top Creators
(45:16) Short Form-Long Form Connection?
(48:18) Logan’s Viral Framework
(54:24) Balancing Business and Personal Life
(58:56) Playing the Long Game
(01:01:30) Thoughts on Healthy Relationships
(01:05:56) Value in Constant Self Development
10/11/23 • 81 min
On episode #178 of Kickoff Sessions we sat down with Rob Hoffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Contact Studios.
Rob's journey includes steering two media companies to over 2 million monthly visitors, building a digital community of 14 million strong, establishing two 7-figure businesses and generating over $10 million in revenue for his clients.
In this episode, Rob shares his insights on the art and science of content, emphasizing the importance of creating irresistible content. He delves into content as a service, discussing its benefits and limitations, and offers strategies to enhance video content and boost click-through rates.
Rob provides practical advice on growing subscribers, measuring retention rates, and avoiding common content creator mistakes. We also touch on the future of video content, addressing the rise of mediocrity, storytelling principles, and the balance between quality and quantity.
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(02:56) Perfecting the Content Creation Process
(05:50) Rob’s Entrepreneurship Journey
(13:37) Why It's Important To Know How to Sell
(14:01) Strategies to Monetise Your Content
(25:55) Tailoring Content for YouTube, Instagram & LinkedIn
(38:36) Intellectual Property in Content
(45:26) Retention Strategies That Work
(51:38) Life Living in Bali & Columbia
(01:07:51) The Expat Experience & Personal Growth
#77 Thibault Launay – NFTs, Metaverse & Digital Real Estate
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01/26/22 • 61 min
Thibault Launay is founder & CEO of Exclusible, an NFT platform for luxury brands. Thibault was previously the co-founder of Alliance Minière Responsable and Afrimalin Group. He was also named Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2019.
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:10) Why did you get involved in the metaverse?
(05:26) Why did you decide to create NFTs for luxury brands?
(11:50) The different categories of NFTs
(15:07) Biggest challenges for brands moving into NFTs
(18:00) The importance of creating roadmaps for NFTs
(21:09) Why are you building villas, malls & islands in the metaverse?
(25:15) What Snoop Dogg is doing in the Sandbox metaverse
(25:50) How do you value land in the metaverse?
(29:09) How do you build property in the metaverse?
(33:10) How do you make the experience realistic?
(38:28) The correlation between cryptocurrency markets & NFTs
(42:21) What will happen to NFTs & the metaverse in a bear market?
(48:00) How can retail investors invest in the metaverse?
(51:00) The future price valuation & utility of NFTs
(55:15) What are the career opportunities in the metaverse & NFTs?
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09/20/24 • 73 min
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Is the economy collapsing? Probably.
Can you still get rich? Absolutely.
We’re kicking off the US Podcast tour with Sebastian Ghiorghiu - Self made Millionaire, YouTuber & Serial Entrepreneur.
In this episode of the Kickoff Sessions podcast, Sebastian breaks down the realities of today’s financial system and shares the exact strategies he’s using to build generational wealth while the world crumbles around us.
From starting with $0 to leveraging assets like Bitcoin, real estate, and e-commerce, Sebastian reveals how anyone can make "F*** You" money—even in the face of economic uncertainty. He also uncovers why most people are stuck in a broken system and how you can escape the rat race to secure your financial freedom.
This episode will change the way you see money, the economy, and your own potential to thrive in the face of global uncertainty.
If you're not preparing to win, you're preparing to lose.
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(01:07) Is the U.S. on the Brink of Collapse?
(03:41) U.S. vs. U.K.
(07:42) The U.S. Economy and Inflation Crisis
(10:09) Sebb on the Future of Bitcoin
(12:26) The Importance of Investing
(16:47) Early Challenges and Finding Drive
(20:22) Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance Mindset
(23:44) Is Entrepreneurship a Matrix?
(25:50) Making Your First Dollar vs. First Million
(31:06) Balancing Relationships and Success
(36:09) Overcoming Societal Indoctrination
(38:06) Burnout in Content Creation
(41:31) Future of the YouTube
(43:10) Mentoring and Guiding Young Entrepreneurs
(46:26) Avoiding the Entrepreneurial Rat Race
(56:22) Common Pitfalls for Entrepreneurs
(01:00:31) Learning from Mistakes and Avoiding Burnout
(01:03:01) The Importance of Having the Right Mentors
(01:05:04) Balancing Health, Wealth, and Relationships
#142 Ken Yarmosh – Scaling Your Way to 7 Figures Annually
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03/29/23 • 76 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Ken Yarmosh, a B2B remote agency founder who has built a seven-figure annual revenue business without hiring. Ken is an expert in helping solopreneurs and founders close more deals and scale their businesses in today’s remote work environment, where bigger doesn’t mean better.
Ken believes that success in today’s world isn’t about hiring lots of people, big offices, or expensive overhead. Instead, he teaches his clients how to use low-code tools, remote work, and the global marketplace to scale their businesses without sacrificing their time or sanity. Ken has successfully scaled his own business from five to six figures a month and has navigated a 9-figure exit with teams in 40+ countries.
If you’re a founder, solopreneur, or CEO looking to grow your business without big payrolls or constant client fires, Ken can show you how to build a sustainable remote business you love. He shares the same playbooks that helped him bootstrap his own business to seven-figure annual revenue and teaches his clients how to move from a freelancer, consultant, or SMB mindset to a remote solopreneur mentality.
In this episode, Ken will share his insights on how to close high-ticket scalable services, grow without hiring, and scale your time, energy, and effort. If you’re looking to scale your business in today’s remote work environment, then you don’t want to miss this episode with Ken Yarmosh.
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(00:00) Why didn't work for someone else?
(04:30) The lies behind raising capital
(09:30) How Ken exited his agency
(14:06) Getting your first client
(21:30) How to get recurring clients
(25:30) Selling outcomes vs. output
(28:30) Price anchoring & strategy
(32:05) How to grow without hiring
(40:15) How Ken creates content
(45:45) Document, template, automate
(48:45) Mindset of 6 vs. 7 figures
(52:40) Processes & automation
(57:40) Attracting inbound leads
(01:10:15) Finding joy & happiness
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#274 How to Make So Much Money It Feels Illegal
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03/09/25 • 23 min
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#183 Eric Siu – How to Level Up Your Business, Content & Life
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11/01/23 • 59 min
On episode #183 of Kickoff Sessions, we sat down with Eric Siu, founder of Single Grain, a Growth Marketing agency, and the voice behind the ‘Marketing School’ and ‘Leveling Up with Eric Siu’ podcast.
We explore the future of podcasting, strategies to grow your business, and Eric’s motivation behind creating content.
In this episode, Eric shares his personal journey through podcasting, from 270 downloads to over 100 million today. We delve into the nuances of creating creation, stressing the balance between quality and experimenting with new types of content.
As we wrap things up, Eric goes deep on the future of branding and content. Eric shares his two cents on how storytelling emerges as the important tool for those aspiring to make a mark in the content space, emphasizing its relevance across various domains as well.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple Podcasts.
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(02:53) Eric Siu’s Principles of Content Creation
(05:00) Eric’s Core Business Values
(08:11) Breaking Down The Success of Single Grain
(10:15) Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
(13:12) Multitasking in Business: Good or Bad?
(17:33) How To Choose The Right Projects & Maintain Focus
(24:24) Eric's Startup Experiences
(27:04) Breaking Down Business Models: Agency vs. Tech/SaaS
(30:45) Why Networking Is The #1 Skill Everyone Should Have
(35:08) Thinking Long Term and Having the Right Peer Group
(38:23) Why Research Is Important in Content Creation
(43:37) Storytelling in Sales & Marketing
(50:38) Building Brand Equity and Creating Unique Content
11/14/24 • 97 min
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Ready to close deals like never before?
This episode will change how you approach every sales call.
Ned Phillips, founder of The Sales Movement, and a veteran in the fintech world, joins us on Kickoff Sessions to break down the exact strategies that helped him turn every “no” into an opportunity.
With years of experience helping startups drive more revenue, Ned reveals how he’s built a winning sales mindset that’s resilient, effective, and result driven.
From mastering the art of listening to crafting compelling stories that close deals, Ned shares actionable insights to elevate your sales approach and get real results.
You’ll learn how to handle rejection like a pro, create an environment where sales thrive, and use digital tools to improve every step of your sales journey.
We also dig into the common mistakes holding most salespeople back—and how Ned learned to overcome them to build a career focused not just on selling, but on creating impact and meaningful connections.
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(00:00) Preview and Intro
(00:33) The Reality of Getting Leads
(03:25) The Importance of Cold Calling
(05:38) How To Build a Sales Team
(09:17) Ned’s Approach to Sales
(13:21) Cold Calling Tactics from the Early Days
(16:37) Learning to Handle Rejection
(19:52) Stages of Sales Competency
(24:50) Gap Selling and Understanding Client Goals
(27:09) Storytelling Over Product Marketing
(30:28) Overcoming Rejection with Storytelling
(34:30) Effective Cold Outreach Techniques
(38:50) The Importance of Targeted Sales Efforts
(43:00) Importance of Continuous Effort is in Sales
(54:45) Decoding the Sales Process
(57:52) Self-Admission and Imagery Techniques
(01:01:02) The Problem with Sales Scripts
(01:06:17) Leveraging Content in Sales
(01:08:27) Importance of First Impressions
(01:13:52) Challenges in B2B Tech Sales
(01:17:02) Sales Fundamentals
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FAQ
How many episodes does Kickoff Sessions have?
Kickoff Sessions currently has 279 episodes available.
What topics does Kickoff Sessions cover?
The podcast is about Nutrition, Training, Entrepreneurship, Online Business, Lifestyle, Personal Finance, Career Development, Growth, Startups, Productivity, Podcasts, Finance, Technology and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Kickoff Sessions?
The episode title '#148 Sadia Khan – The Brutal Truth About Modern Relationships' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Kickoff Sessions?
The average episode length on Kickoff Sessions is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Kickoff Sessions released?
Episodes of Kickoff Sessions are typically released every 6 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of Kickoff Sessions?
The first episode of Kickoff Sessions was released on Nov 21, 2020.
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