Been There. Done That.

Episode #43 | Paul Richardson | Owner of HERA | Former Executive Director & Chairman of Gymshark

This next episode features Paul Richardson.  Paul Richardson is a Businessman and Entrepreneur with a roster of brands that would be too long to mention. He was the former executive director and chairman of Gymshark in the early days of the company, and grew the brand with Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan to a 300 million dollar valuation.  Paul is currently the owner of HERA, who sponsor this podcast, so it was a pleasure to have an hour of his time to speak about the journey to his success.  HERA is a British-based clothing and apparel brand that is taking the industry by storm. Their unique and tailored approach to a competitive and over-polluted industry is amazing to witness. Paul acquired the brand in 2021 and since then, has transformed HERA to what it is today. A symbol and statement in the fashion world.  On this episode, we spoke about:  - How he got involved with Gymshark and the reasons for leaving  - His career success and the brands he helped grow  - The decision to buy the HERA brand  - What it means to be a business owner and leader  - How does he stay dialled in  Paul is a pleasure to chat to and I feel like I walked away with lots of life lessons and knowledge on how to be a kick ass business leader.  Please enjoy, subscribe, and like the episode. Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile] Sponsors: HERA https://heraclothing.com/ [https://heraclothing.com/] - Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/ [https://elixrenergy.com/] Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1]

Episode #42 | Elixr Energy Founders | Ryan Weekly & Ben Stevens | Taking the Energy Drinks Industry by Storm

I was joined today by Ryan Weekly & Ben Stevens, Founders of Elixir Energy. Ryan and Ben are co-founders of Elixr Energy: Elixr sets itself apart in the energy drinks market, with its stylish premium can design.... It's also delicious and oh boy does it have that caffeine content! Their passion for the gym and working out first took off when they met in 2018 during the recruitment process for the Royal Navy. They served 4 and a half years, with many deployments, and traveled to over 15 countries. Throughout this time they both decided that they wanted to pursue a career in the fitness industry. We sat down and spoke about their journey from the Navy to becoming co-founders in the drinks and fitness space. Ben & Ryan are both driven, motivated and ambitious lads. They understand the industry and most importantly... they are passionate about it. They have big things coming in 2025 and soon they will be everywhere so keep your eyes peeled. This episode is a good listen so please like and subscribe 🚀 Elixr is also now the official sponsor of the Podcast so check them out and try for yourself! ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/pages/about-us Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile] Sponsors: HERA https://heraclothing.com/ [https://heraclothing.com/] - Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/ [https://elixrenergy.com/] Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1]

Episode #41 | Kallum Nicholson | Founder of TUGA | Unconventional Growth Agency | Scaling Brands to 100%

Kallum Nicholson joins me on the Podcast  Kallum is the founder of TUGA. The trailblazing fractional COO agency dedicated to propelling agencies and SMEs to unparalleled operational excellence and strategic growth.  Kallum has worked with some of the biggest Founders in the space and also is the founder of Roundtable - a private community for ambitious Founders committed to growth, collaboration, and success. Me and Kallum sat down and spoke about the start of his Entrepreneurial journey and the high and lows that came with his success.  We spoke about his business TUGA and why he decided to start his own company. Having his business partner steal from him and the regular struggles of being an entrepreneur.  Kallum brought the positive vibes and could honestly chat to him for hours. Kallum is all about streamlining the process and in the busy and chaotic world we all live in, we all need a Kallum in our life.  Please enjoy this episode as much as I did and don't forget to subscribe 🚀 Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile] Sponsors: HERA https://heraclothing.com/ [https://heraclothing.com/] - Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/ [https://elixrenergy.com/] Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1]

Episode #40 | How Resilience Can Make you Unstoppable | Rohan Randhawa | Cancer Survivor | Keynote Speaker

The next guest on the show is Rohan Randhawa 🎙️ Rohan firmly believes the more resilient we are the more unstoppable we become. Rohan joined me on the Podcast to share his journey from cancer survivor to keynote speaker. Rohan has faced much adversity in his life and his outlook and resilience to life are both profound and inspiring. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, including: 1. Rohan’s cancer survivor journey and what he learned from it 2. How he worked through the grief from the death of his Father while at University 3. How resilience has played a part in his life 4. What it means to be a Dad 5. How the hardships In his life have shaped who he is now I can tell you right now that this episode is a personal one. It was inspiring to hear Rohan talk about his outlook on life, how resilience and mental fortitude have kept him strong, and how he is dedicated to empowering and motivating people to try new methods of improving their own resilience. Please tune in, enjoy, and subscribe to the channel 🚀 Socials for Rohan: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-randhawa-742198aa?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BJtwejFmBTQ%2BJhdxMflzu7w%3D%3D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohanrandhawa1/?hl=en-gb Website: http://www.rohanrandhawa.co.uk/ Socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 #podcast #influencermindset #findinghappiness #interview #selfhelp #reels #selfimprovement #tiktok #trending #trendingshorts #linkedin #cancerawareness #marketing  Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile] Sponsors: HERA https://heraclothing.com/ [https://heraclothing.com/] - Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/ [https://elixrenergy.com/] Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1]

Episode #39 | Anthony Smith | Director Of Trailers | Diary Of A CEO | How to create the best Podcast

ANTHONY SMITH JOINS ME ON THE SHOW 🎙️ ANTHONY IS THE DIRECTOR OF TRAILERS AT DIARY OF A CEO PODCAST AND WORKS UNDER STEVE BARTLETT HIMSELF. HE IS THE MAN WHO CREATES ALL THOSE MOVIE-STYLE TRAILERS TWICE A WEEK THAT WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE THIS EPISODE WAS A SPECIAL ONE FOR ME AS IT IS ALL ABOUT PODCASTS, WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES, THE EQUIPMENT AND EFFORT THAT GOES INTO IT  ANTHONY IS A CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL GENIUS AND I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE AMOUNT OF WORK AND TIME THAT GOES INTO CREATING A PERFECT PODCAST EPISODE 📸 THIS EPISODE OPENED MY EYES TO THE FINER DETAILS AND HOW THE 1% DIFFERENCE CAN SET YOU APART FROM EVERYONE ELSE THE PODCAST SPACE IS HEAVILY SATURATED AND ANTHONY WAS ABLE TO DELVE INTO WHAT STEVE BARTLETT AND THE REST OF THE TEAM WORK ON TO ENSURE THEY CREATE THAT PERFECT SHOW WE SPOKE ABOUT: 1. HIS BACKGROUND AND HOW HE GOT INTO EDITING AND FILM 2. HIS INTERVIEW WITH STEVE BARTLETT AND THE JOURNEY TO BEING THE MAN WHO CREATES THOSE AMAZING TRAILERS  3. WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES AND HOW CAN A PODCAST BE IN THE TOP 1% 4. WHAT IT LIKE WORKING FOR STEVE BARTLETT 5. HOW A TEAM CAN CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE AND WORLD-CHANGING  AND MUCH MUCH MORE  THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE EPISODES THIS YEAR AND I HOPE YOU LOVE IT TOO SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE SOCIALS: Anthony's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antsmith93?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bik00SJdrQHe2F6jnbQinZQ%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antsmith93?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bik00SJdrQHe2F6jnbQinZQ%3D%3D] Anthon'y Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonyr.smith/ [https://www.instagram.com/anthonyr.smith/] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile] Sponsors: HERA https://heraclothing.com/ [https://heraclothing.com/] - Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off ELIXR: https://elixrenergy.com/ [https://elixrenergy.com/] Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThere.DoneThat.Podcast] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B86693CJbTB%2BocDixvGwopg%3D%3D] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/been.there.done.that_pod?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@beenthere.donethat.pod?_t=8mtxveff985&_r=1]