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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12/26/24 • 60 min
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Why do some entrepreneurs break through barriers while others stay stuck?
It’s not just strategy or resources.
It’s the mindset and habits they master:
- Why do most entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses?
- How do you overcome the biggest hurdles to success?
- What’s the secret to building a business aligned with your true values?
These are the principles that fuel entrepreneurs.
Dr. John Demartini, renowned human behavior specialist and best-selling author, shares his insights into overcoming entrepreneurial challenges and creating a life of fulfillment and success.
John has transformed the lives of countless entrepreneurs, helping them uncover their biggest roadblocks and unlock their full potential.
In this episode, we explore:
- The key questions that define success
- How to align your business with your highest values
- The power of delegation to scale without burnout
- How to reframe stress and turn obstacles into opportunities
Ready to break through your limits and build a business you love?
Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more transformational insights in next week’s episode!
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:59) The Biggest Mistake Young Entrepreneurs Make
(02:36) Why Testing the Market is Crucial
(04:16) How to Turn Passion Into Profit
(07:35) The Value of Quality Questions Create Clarity and Success
(09:11) Creative Resourcefulness in Building a Business
(12:30) Mastering Time and Priorities for Entrepreneurs
(16:31) The Cost of Not Delegating
(23:26) Understanding Stress
(25:39) Why Authenticity Matters
(30:10) Why Delegation is Crucial for Scaling
(32:22) How Resistance Guides You Back to Priorities
(35:32) Engagement and Culture: Lessons from IBM
(40:35) Dr. John Demartini’s Decision-Making
(45:19) Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Staying Authentic
(52:05) Hiring Strategies
(56:57) Handling Feedback in Business
(59:12) Self-Governance: The Key to Stability and Growth
(01:01:04) Unlocking Clarity as An Entrepreneur
09/26/23 • 55 min
We’re back with another Q&A podcast for episode #174 of Kickoff Sessions. We're recording a solo session after hitting 50,000 subscribers on YouTube.
In this episode, I break down how to balance a social life, growing a business, and pursuing your fitness ambitions side by side. I discuss practical steps to get started, advice for avoiding alcohol when dating and how to plan in decades. Lastly I go deep on how you can create unique content, staying persistent, avoiding toxic online behaviours, leveraging short-form content for growth, and more.
If you enjoyed this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(02:00) Advice for balancing social life, gym, business and alcohol?
(06:10) How do you create content from ideation to release?
(09:45) How did you get past the urge to drink and party on Friday nights?
(15:15) What are the main challenges in getting setup in Bali?
(19:00) Would you find sobriety harder if you were single?
(21:11) What's one question you'd ask one guest again?
(22:36) One creator or author you've actioned the most advice from?
(26:40) Big guests on the way for Kickoff Sessions?
(28:55) One thing you wish you would have known when you started?
(31:22) Did you ever feel like giving up in the beginning of Kickoff Sessions?
(33:30) What do you think of X for the beginning of your content journey?
(37:00) Best way to distribute your podcast?
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(40:50) What is the meaning of life?
(45:45) How do you appreciate the good times when you're in them?
(48:00) Why did you leave Ireland?
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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
#41 The Happy Pear – The Importance of Doing What You Love
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06/08/21 • 28 min
The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with a small veg shop and a big dream. Dave & Steve Flynn had been travelling on opposite sides of the world and they both switched to a plant based diet within a week of each other. The Happy Pear seed was sown.
The brand has slowly been building for 14 years. First came the shop, then the cafe, followed by the farm, the product range and the roastery. Then came the learning with both online and classroom Happy Heart Courses. Lastly, the digital avalanche; Part of Jamie Olivers Foodtube network, a successful Youtube channel, multiple digital awards as well as Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and everything in between.
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(01:42) Introduction
(02:02) Travelling & founding of The Happy Pear
(08:46) Change and internal growth
(10:56) Learnings from starting a company
(13:12) Doing things you love
(18:23) Learnings from COVID-19
(20:57) Turning negatives into positives
(22:55) Reevaluating and making changes
(28:07) Outro
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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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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
#118 Zennon Kapron – The Digital World is Changing
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11/09/22 • 75 min
Zennon Kapron is the Director of Kapronasia, one of Asia's leading financial technology research and consulting firms. Zennon is a recognised thought leader on fintech in Asia and a regular speaker at financial conferences globally including: Money 20/20, TradeTech, Sibos, SIFMA, Innovate Finance, Future of Fintech in Asia, APFIC and many others.
He has testified in front of the U.S. Congress on matters of China Fintech and is regularly quoted in the press and television appearances including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times to name a few.
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(03:45) Why do you do what you do?
(07:55) How did China grow so quickly?
(10:12) China's acceleration in technology & payments
(15:25) China's tech stocks performance in the US
(18:25) Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) & fintech
(21:58) The risks and considerations of CBDCs
(26:45) Central bank digital currencies in Europe & US
(30:20) Will CBDC replace cash in 20 years?
(34:00) Financial inclusion in developing countries
(38:30) The race to the best design and user experience
(42:45) Gamification & user retention in technology
(47:11) People's relationship with digital products
(50:22) Doing what you want to do in life
(53:20) What are the biggest lessons you've learned in life?
(01:00:00) The ability and drive to do more
(01:03:42) Maslow's hierarchy of needs & helping others
(01:05:20) Why did you write a book on crypto in 2014?
(01:13:20) The Bitcoin Standard
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#128 Evan Mcgloughlin – Practical Guide to Solving Big Problems
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01/18/23 • 73 min
In this episode, Evan Mcgloughlin shares his experience and expertise in the startup universe, drawing from his career as CEO and Co-Founder of Weeve. Evan provides valuable insights for navigating complex challenges and driving growth in your business. From identifying problems to implementing effective solutions, Evan offers a step-by-step guide to mastering early stage startup challenges and achieving success.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Weeve, Evan has played a key role in the company’s growth and product development, and has deep experience of going from 0 to 1 with Weeve. Weeve, literally, weaves foreign words into the English sentences of books so you can pick up a language through context.
In this podcast episode, Evan shares his personal journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he’s used these to help Weeve solve the language learning problem.
This podcast is perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone looking to improve their problem-solving skills and drive growth in their business.
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:52) The Motivation Behind Your Actions
(11:45) Finding Fulfillment in Your Work
(16:15) The Power of Making a Positive Impact on One Person
(18:01) Starting a Business Without Technical Skills
(25:43) Balancing Effort and Efficiency in Entrepreneurship
(30:04) Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Business Success
(33:28) Solving Global Challenges Through Innovation
(37:55) Mastering a New Language Through Immersion
(40:15) Understanding the Science of Language Acquisition
(46:55) Incorporating Positive Reinforcement in Product Design
(51:28) The Neuroscience of Reward-Driven Behavior
(58:00) Navigating Media Attention and Relocating to Barcelona
(01:03:45) Creating a Productive Environment for Success
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#269 The Most Profitable Business Model of 2025
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02/17/25 • 8 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Kickoff Sessions have?
Kickoff Sessions currently has 271 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, 18 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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