Stay Hungry - Marketing Podcast

From a 23-stone football manager who couldn't run a mile, to an endurance athlete and mindset coach, Harry Purdy’s story is a powerful lesson in total transformation.  But this isn't just another weight-loss tale. What happens when you fix the body, only to realise the mind is still in a warzone?  In this deeply honest episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Harry Purdy opens up about his journey from morbid obesity and crippling intrusive thoughts to finding true strength. He reveals the moment at a cup final that forced him to confront the man he’d become and how that sparked a gruelling battle, not just with the scales, but with the people-pleasing, anxiety, and self-doubt that were truly holding him hostage.  This is a raw conversation about what it really takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out. It’s for anyone who knows their struggle is about more than just numbers on a scale or in a bank account. It’s about forging a new identity. Here's what you'll learn: * The Turning Point: How a love for football exposed a hard truth that changed everything.  * Beyond Self-Discipline: Why discipline is a myth and how to make choices that serve the person you want to become.  * Winning the Head Game: Actionable strategies to manage the intrusive thoughts and anxiety that can derail your progress.  * The People-Pleaser Trap: How to stop putting others first at the expense of your own mental and physical health. * Prevention vs. Cure: The difference between a quick-fix transformation and building a lifestyle that creates lasting change.  If you're ready to stop fighting yourself and start building a life you're proud of, this episode is your blueprint. Listen now! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk [https://www.codebreak.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/] Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/] Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/] Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers [https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers] Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051 [https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051]

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Imthiaz Ghulam, an entrepreneur who has truly walked through fire and come out the other side. He introduces himself as someone who has made every mistake imaginable and failed at nearly everything he's tried. This isn't a story of defeat, but one of incredible resilience and the profound mindset shifts required to rebuild and succeed on your own terms. We dive deep into the nature of failure and why embracing it is the only true path to success. The conversation explores the difference between tangible achievements the world can see, like business and physique, and the continuous, often more difficult, work of improving our personal lives. From being convicted of drug offences and spending time in prison, to a complete transformation, finding purpose and helping people better themselves. It's a raw and honest look at what it truly means to turn your life around, one decision at a time. In this episode, you will learn: 🔥 Why leading with your failures can be a source of strength. 🧭 How to navigate the feeling that you don't fit into the "system." 🌱 The difference between tangible success and personal growth. 🚀 That failure isn't just a part of the journey - it IS the journey. Listen now to start rewiring your life! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk [https://www.codebreak.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/] Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/] Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/] Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers [https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers] Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051 [https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051]

What happens when the high of a lifetime trip slams headfirst into a business nightmare? Fresh from a dream holiday in Borneo, Joel returned not to a victory lap, but to a triple-threat gut punch: a surprise solicitor's letter demanding a huge sum, a client chargeback, and a team member's resignation. It was enough to make anyone want to pack it all in. But what if these soul-crushing obstacles aren't signs to quit, but the price of entry for the next level of growth? In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Joel and Martha get real about the brutal reality of scaling a business. They argue that if you want a multi-million-pound business, you have to be ready for multi-million-pound problems. This isn't a "why me?" story; it's a lesson in forging resilience when everything goes wrong at once. This episode is your guide to reframing disaster, controlling the controllables, and turning your biggest challenges into the very fuel that drives you forward. Here’s what you’ll learn: * 🧠 How to handle devastating setbacks without letting them spiral out of control. * 💪 Why your biggest obstacles are actually your greatest training ground for success. * Control the controllables: The simple mindset shift that changes everything. * 📈 The direct link between surviving business challenges and handling personal hardship. * 🚀 How to stop seeing problems as roadblocks and start seeing them as the path to your next level. If you're facing a wall in your business, this is the episode you need to hear. Stop letting obstacles defeat you. It's time to see them for what they are: the way forward. Listen now! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk [https://www.codebreak.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/] Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/] Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/] Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers [https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers] Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051 [https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051]

It’s the critical moment where most businesses either scale or stall. The ads are working, the system is proven, but the thought of spending more money feels terrifying. Why do so many business owners pull back right when they should be pushing forward? In this practical, numbers-driven episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Joel and Martha tackle the single biggest hurdle for growing businesses: knowing when to stop breaking even and start scaling with confidence. They break down why so many entrepreneurs get a proven formula for success, only to choke at the finish line because they do not truly understand their own numbers. From ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) and Cost of Goods Sold to agency fees and profit margins, this episode strips away the guesswork. It provides a simple, repeatable formula to understand your exact breakeven point and unlock serious profitability. 📈 The Maths of Scaling: How a £5k ad spend can generate over £23k in net profit. 🧠 The Scarcity Mindset: Why fear and a lack of clarity are the real reasons businesses fail to grow. 📊 Know Your Breakeven: A step-by-step walkthrough to calculate the exact point your marketing pays for itself. 💰 Beyond Breakeven: What happens when you push past that point and every sale becomes pure profit. 🔑 Agency Ready?: Why you must have a handle on these numbers before you can scale successfully with a marketing partner. If you're tired of the "wait and see" approach and want to build a predictable, profitable marketing machine, this is your guide. Listen now! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk [https://www.codebreak.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/] Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/] Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/] Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers [https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers] Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051 [https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051]

If your team doesn’t understand the mission, how can they possibly help you achieve it? In this unfiltered episode of the Stay Hungry Podcast, Joel and Martha get real about leadership, growth and the often-ignored truth: too many business owners either forget or fail to communicate their mission. And when that happens, progress stalls. Culture fades. Clients leave. They explore why a mission is more than a motivational quote on the wall – it’s the foundation for meaningful direction, accountability and long-term success. Whether you’re running a solo business or leading a growing team, clarity of purpose is what keeps everyone aligned and moving forward. From cult trainers and Puma nostalgia to leadership slip-ups and the brutal consequences of unclear communication, this episode blends sharp business insights with personal honesty and a healthy dose of humour. 🔹 Why clear direction beats busywork 🔹 How internal misalignment costs you clients 🔹 What it really takes to scale to £2 million 🔹 Plus, the story behind a pair of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trainers in a pizza box… If you’re serious about scaling and tired of playing business instead of building one, this episode is for you. Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk [https://www.codebreak.co.uk/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/] Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ [https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/] Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelstoneofficial/] Joel's Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/ [https://facebook.com/joelstoneofficial/] Free Marketing Budget Calculator: https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers [https://codebreak.outgrow.us/knowyournumbers] Arrange a call with Codebreak: https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051 [https://form.jotform.com/241272835208051]