Doug welcomes Kasim, a seven figure entrepreneur who's mastered the art of turning goals into reality. From writing himself 100 million dollar checks to building the world's #1 Google Ads agency without ever running a campaign himself, Kasim reveals the "magic" behind goal setting and the science of habit formation. Discover why motivation is dangerous, how to weaponise your mornings, and the counterintuitive truth about delegation that could compress 30 years of work into 10. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Kasim has been obsessively goal setting since discovering Tony Robbins at 17. Writing himself checks for $10 million, then $100 million has created something beyond what science can explain in manifesting what he wants. • Through his systematic approach, Kasim cultivates one habit for 10 weeks before moving to the next, allowing him to build five cornerstone habits per year. • After habituating his 4AM routine of sauna, cold plunge, workout and meditation, Kasim operates on complete autopilot. When people ask "how?" he explains he's literally not even conscious during the process. • Despite building the world's #1 Google Ads agency with 200 clients and 100M under management, Kasim has never personally run a campaign end-to-end - Everything was accomplished through strategic delegation. • For first time habit formers, Kasim recommends starting with drinking more water instead of hitting the gym. The goal isn't maximum value but learning the skill of habit formation itself. • According to Kasim's analysis, 60% of most people's calendars contain superfluous tasks. These could be done by others, probably better, freeing up time for more useful tasks. • Waking up two hours before most people gives Kasim an advantage, those morning hours provide 4-6 times more value than equivalent time later in the day. • Through his agency Pareto Talent, Kasim aims to place 1,000 international EAs, then scale to 10,000, creating meaningful work opportunities while delivering exceptional value to Western businesses. BEST MOMENTS "There's magic in it. You know, there's something beyond what science can explain in goal setting. There really is, you could call it energetic or divine or God.” "You don't rise to the level of your capability. You fall to the level of your systems." "I wake up two hours earlier than you. You can and will never catch up to me the whole day and for the rest of your life." "Here's the fun part. I've never run a Google Ads campaign end-to-end in my life. And Doug, I wouldn't know how to." "Nobody wakes up at four o'clock in the morning and sits down and eats Cheetos and watches TV." ABOUT THE GUEST Kasim Aslam kasim.me https://www.facebook.com/kasimaslam https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/ paretotalent.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Doug interviews Gifty Enright, a keynote speaker, coach and author. Gifty shares her approach to goal setting, starting small and building up gradually. She explains why setting goals across multiple life areas allows you to borrow motivation when one area struggles. The conversation covers breaking down large goals into manageable steps, the role of male allies in closing gender gaps and tips for delegation and boundary setting. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Set goals across different life areas using the wheel of life approach then when one area struggles, you can borrow dopamine and motivation from areas where you're succeeding. • Begin with small steps (like 500-gram weights) to avoid intimidation and build momentum, make the first step so small you can't resist doing it. • Male allies create change. Performance bias means men's voices carry more weight, when men support women's issues, the needle moves 90% compared to just 30% when women advocate alone. • When facing boring admin work, commit to doing just 5 instead of 10 tasks to make it manageable and maintain progress. • Use pen and paper for initial goal creation to engage more senses, then transfer to apps for tracking and reminders as the physical act increases commitment. • Review goals quarterly to assess progress, make tweaks, and ensure they still align with your current priorities and values. • Once you start executing a plan, momentum propels you forward, halfway through, you'll think "I might as well take it all the way." BEST MOMENTS "Sometimes one area might be hard. Let's say I'm struggling with my business goals... But if my half a kilo weight way, if I'm crushing it there... That dopamine I'm getting there is actually transferable." "We need men because of such a thing called performance bias, when we get men to talk about women's issues, it lands quicker and we hit critical mass quicker." "If you are at the point of overwhelm and you self doubt you don't have the confidence to ask for help because you think that people would think you're failing." "Every man out there with a partner who is a woman, just ask them, please, how can you support them? And in that way we can move the needle and we will make society a better place." ABOUT THE GUEST Gifty Enright https://giftyenright.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Intro-Script.pdf https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpwm1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/giftyenright/ https://giftyenright.com/shop/free-masterclass/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Join Doug as he interviews Christopher Long, an entrepreneur who used a personal challenge to create an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Chris shares his story of grit and vision, from carpenter to multimillionaire, revealing how he built Longyards Storage. He gives his old school advice on hard work, goal setting and persistence, explaining how he found financial freedom and is now expanding his business model across the US through strategic partnerships. KEY TAKEAWAYS Longyards solves a market gap by providing month-to-month rental of fenced outdoor storage spaces for contractors, landscapers and businesses who need flexible storage without long-term leases. Chris started with handwritten goals beside his mirror, focusing first on paying off debt, then building credit and buying property, eventually evolving to using the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) to manage company wide objectives. The industrial outside storage market is gaining institutional recognition, with major investors like JP Morgan entering the space, creating significant growth opportunities. Chris attributes his success to his background and his grandfather's influence, emphasising relentless hard work, knocking on doors and solving problems through persistence rather than shortcuts. After losing everything in his contracting business, Chris rebuilt and became financially free within three years by applying the lessons he'd learned and working smarter with fewer employees. Longyards is expanding through partnerships with high income earners who have business or real estate experience, where Longyards provides expertise while partners bring local knowledge and financing capabilities. Chris measures success not just by growth but by brand recognition, his goal is to make Longyards the household name people think of when they need to rent outdoor storage space. For effective goal setting, Chris recommends focusing on getting 1% better daily rather than attempting dramatic changes, breaking big goals into small achievable steps that accumulate over time. BEST MOMENTS "My goal was to become financially free and I used storage yards to achieve that... basically it's a cash cow. It brings in over 40k a month. And that allowed just to basically change my life.” "The easier that you push, the more you push that easy button later on, the harder life gets and I was pushing that hard button at the beginning and now my life is getting easier." "Even though I had hard conversations and hard things to do, I had those hard conversations with people when I wasn't getting paid... I paid everybody. I kept my word. I did good by everybody around me, and I was transparent." "Don't try to get the gold, get a bunch of pieces of silver and get better at collecting a bunch of pieces of silver, and then it turns into gold." "As the company evolves and my skillset evolves as a CEO and a founder with a big mission, these set of goals have evolved to what's called EOS. And I'm not sure if you've heard of EOS. Maybe it's more of a western culture term, but it's what's referred to as the entrepreneur operating system."   ABOUT THE GUEST longyards.com linkedin.com/in/chris-long-152b3988 VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Michael DeLon. Michael is the President of Paperback Expert, a book publisher specialising in helping business owners become expert authors. In this episode, he talks about his goal-setting process, as well as the various time frames involved; why codified systems can help the process be more effective; and highlights the importance of utilising a fulcrum to leverage your goals to an even greater degree. ________________________________________________________________________ Michael DeLon can be found here:FacebookWebsiteLinkedIn________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Debra Eckerling. Debra is a goal strategist who has created a unique planning methodology - the D*E*B METHOD® - and the award-winning author of “Your Goal Guide”. In this episode, she drills down into the nitty gritty of goal setting; outlines her specific methodology and how it can help you achieve your goals; and explains why employers should be more supportive of their employees' side hustles. ________________________________________________________________________ Debra Eckerling can be found here: FacebookWebsiteLinkedIn________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Cynthia Williams. Cynthia is an Integrative Nutrition Practitioner in the health and wellness industry. In this episode, she describes how an accountability partner who will give you feedback without a filter can be vital; why writing down goals can often prove to be truly transformative; and what women can do to help augment their menopausal health. ________________________________________________________________________ Cynthia Williams can be found here:FacebookWebsiteFree eBook________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Martin Dodd. Martin is a Financial Adviser. In this episode, he shares why it can be vital for a business owner to know how to do every single job within the company; how chancing upon the IRONMAN® events 25 years ago helped fuel his goal-setting confidence; and why he considers himself to be a 4 out of 10 - in the best possible way. ________________________________________________________________________ Martin Dodd can be found here:LinkedInMidlands Investment Agency WebsiteFree GuideFree 30 Minute Webinar________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Rita Ernst. Rita is a Positivity Influencer and the author of "Show Up Positive". In this episode, she shares the ways in which personal goals can differ from corporate and work-related ones - and why they should be treated differently; how lifting someone's mood - even that of a stranger - can be a powerful and long-lasting act of kindness; and why showing genuine appreciation for someone's work can reap benefits.________________________________________________________________________ Rita Ernst can be found here:LinkedIn"Show Up Positive" on Amazon________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Tuesday. Thank you for listening.

Welcome back to Goals Do Come True.It's time to kick off Season 2 of the podcast! In this introductory episode, host Doug Bennett highlights some of the exciting things coming our way in the upcoming season.Some of the forthcoming topics include: understanding your business; the Pareto principle; formulating a product pipeline; and learning how to change a fixed mindset into a growth mindset.And, of course, there will be plenty of fantastic guests joining Doug on the podcast... So tune in and enjoy Season 2.________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: doug@dougbennett.co.ukDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" HereBooks:Goals Do ComeThink Simple, Win BigEnjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Andrea Rainsford. Andrea is 'The SEO Angel'.In this episode, she shares the harsh realities of how an intense corporate career resulted in incredibly challenging health difficulties; the ways in which she used goals to stage her inspirational fightback; and how she became an expert in all things SEO (Search Engine Optimisation).________________________________________________________________________ Andrea Rainsford can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook Website Free eBook ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedInTwitter Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Derek Rowe. Derek is a Fitness and Mindset Expert.In this episode, he lays out his fascinating - and troubling - life story which has brought him to this point; he talks about the importance of improving your mindset; why breaking down goals into bite-sized chunks is so crucial; and how he managed to break the cycle of building and burning his bridges. ________________________________________________________________________ Derek Rowe can be found here: Website________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:WebsiteLinkedIn TwitterDownload your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by David Pritchard. David is a Mindset and Productivity Coach.In this episode, he talks about the importance of improving your mindset; why finding a goal-setting method that's right for you is so vital; and how building networks and a community can help solo entrepreneurs to feel less lonely - and more motivated. ________________________________________________________________________ David Pritchard can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook Free Productivity Guide________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Gary Rankin. Gary is a Mentor and Coach.In this episode, he talks about the importance of linking your mindset to your goals; why writing goals down can improve your chances of achieving them; and how building the courage to take a leap can be truly transformational. ________________________________________________________________________ Gary Rankin can be found here:LinkedIn Facebook Elevate & Impact Sessions ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-SuccessBOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Doug Bennett interviews Rohit Maini, an award-winning business leader and fellow podcast host. Rohit shares his approach to business, combining compliance work with consultancy that truly helps clients grow. He talks about how he creates a trust based environment for his clients, why holistic goal setting is important and why self-care is a necessity for entrepreneurs and business leaders.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Rohit focuses on being a business growth partner rather than just handling compliance, actively helping clients with business strategy, acquisitions, and fundraising. Creating a relaxed, trust-based environment is central to effective client relationships; Rohit designs his office for comfort and conversation rather than formal meetings, allowing clients to openly share concerns and ambitions. Rohit's big hairy audacious goal is to make every SME in the world 1% better, recognising that the 5.5 million SMEs in the UK (99.8% of all companies) need greater support and representation on the global business stage. Effective goal setting must be holistic, connecting business targets to personal purpose; entrepreneurs should question the why behind numerical targets to ensure sustainable growth aligned with their true motivations. Small habit changes can trigger major lifestyle improvements, as Rohit discovered when a simple 30-minute morning walk created a cascade effect improving his mental clarity, work efficiency, eating habits, and overall motivation. Taking time for self-care isn't selfish but necessary. You can't give from an empty cup, and personal health enables better service to clients and family. Delegation is a critical skill for business growth, many entrepreneurs struggle with relinquishing control, but without delegating, they can't scale their business. Sharing both successes and challenges creates authentic connections, entrepreneurs should talk about their struggles alongside their highlight reels. BEST MOMENTS "We're certainly not stuffy accountants... We actually enjoy what we do, and we don't just file forms."  "I see myself as someone who's trying to help the business grow into the next level, not just sort of file and be the tax guy."  "For me it was that walk at 6 AM in the morning. It sounds a bit scary getting up that early, but to be honest with you, once you're out of your bed and you kind of walk, you kind of sleepwalk anyway." "None of us are that important. To be fair, there's only a few really important people out there in the world. They tend to be brain surgeons, I would imagine, right?"    ABOUT THE GUEST https://businessclan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-maini-a96b4b69/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Everyday-Empires-by-Rohit-the-Accountant/61567195332080/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

This has been dug out of the Goals Do Come True archive for your listening pleasure... In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Deskovic. Jeff was wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years over a rape and murder he didn't commit. Eventually, DNA evidence from another case helped free and exonerate him. Since then, he has set up the Deskovic Foundation and Jeff explains how goal setting helped him at every stage of his fascinating life story: from appealing his innocence to eventually becoming a lawyer himself._______________________________________________ Jeff Deskovic can be found here: LinkedIn Website_________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

This has been dug out of the Goals Do Come True archive for your listening pleasure... In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Elwell. Matt is a sales expert and the author of "Open With A Close". He is the founder of the Elite Closing Academy, which provides elite coaching around sales and the closing process. Here, he talks openly about his journey through learning everything he could about sales since he was 18 years old; some of the ways in which sales people could improve their technique by listening more effectively and starting with the end in mind; and why the death of a loved one provided the ultimate clarion call to changing his life and stepping outside of his comfort zone. ______________________________________________________ Matt Elwell can be found here: Website LinkedIn Book ____________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success Books:  Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by John Lamerton. John is an Author, Coach and the Managing Director of Big Idea Media.In this episode, he talks about the importance of achieving your goals by getting 1% better every week; why systems and processes are the key to incremental and sustained improvement; and why true wealth is fueled by freedom - not a Ferrari. ________________________________________________________________________ John Lamerton can be found here: LinkedIn Free chapters from John's books ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Alexis Kingsbury. Alexis is the Co-Founder of AirManual.In this episode, he talks about the importance of breaking down goals into a step by step process in order to reveal the bottlenecks; why it took him many years to identify his own strengths and weaknesses; and how freeing up time to travel is imperative for any business owner or entrepreneur. ________________________________________________________________________ Alexis Kingsbury can be found here: LinkedIn Free AirManual eBook ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Mike Kitko. Mike is the Founder and CEO of Inner Wealth Global, a personal and professional development company.Here, he talks about the importance of feeling excited when trying to achieve a goal; why it's crucial to set goals for the right fundamental reasons - otherwise they may flounder; and how he made it back from a place of unhappiness to designing a wonderful life for both himself and his wife. ________________________________________________________________________ Mike Kitko can be found here: LinkedIn Facebook ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Also check out this AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode - and in honour of reaching 100 episodes - we take a look back at 10 wonderful guests and the goal-setting tips they offer. Doug introduces each section and explains why that particular guest was so meaningful to him, including close personal friends, incredible performers and much, much more.So have a listen, take a trip down memory lane and, from everyone at the "Goals DO Come True" team, thank you to everyone who played a part in creating or listening to the first hundred episodes. ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Also check out this AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Alison Edgar (MBE). Alison is a Business Advisor, Motivational Speaker and the Author of the best-selling book "SMASH IT!: The Art of Getting What YOU Want". Here, she talks how she managed to become a best-selling author despite lifelong struggles with dyslexia; why she prefers to visualise her goals and the methods she uses to achieve them; and why having a growth mindset is so vital to continual success and personal evolution. ________________________________________________________________________ Alison Edgar (MBE) can be found here: LinkedIn  Twitter Website Facebook ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode - and the 100th episode of the podcast - I'm joined by John Spencer Williams. John is the Founder of The Ideas Lab and the Author of the best-selling book "F*** Work, Let's Play". Here, he talks about why your goals should reflect who you truly are as a person and not as a comparison to others; how more money can bring about more happiness - if you spend it on what you genuinely love doing and why putting yourself in somebody else's shoes is key to both living an empathic life - and marketing.________________________________________________________________________ John Spencer Williams can be found here: LinkedIn  F Work Let's Play Website Website________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Helen Keenan. Helen is a Performer, Speaker and Lifestyle/Wellness Coach. Here, she talks about what prompted her to begin her journey into coaching, despite feeling initial reticence; why having an accountability partner can improve your goal achievement outcomes; and how to use goals to beat the feeling of burnout. ________________________________________________________________________ Helen Keenan can be found here: LinkedIn  Habits For Happiness (Free Download) Website ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Sam Raiano. Sam is the Founder and Lead Coach of Freedom Warriors. Here, he talks about his love of goal-getting and why he always writes them down; the importance of having a process, which can always help over the long-term; and why passion is one of the most underrated foundational aspects of your quest to achieve your truly crucial goals. ________________________________________________________________________ Sam Raiano can be found here: LinkedIn  The Freedom Warriors Facebook Group Instagram ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

Julie Hogbin joins Doug in this episode. Julie is a multi-published author and founder of SuccessSuite.io and shares her story towards entrepreneurship, revealing personal setbacks that changed her perspective on success. From challenging limiting beliefs about writing books to creating an all-in-one AI platform for authors, Julie demonstrates how reinvention is possible at any stage in life. Their conversation on goal-setting fundamentals, delayed gratification and creating multiple income streams might just change how you approach your own goals and dreams. KEY TAKEAWAYS Julie emphasises that we're all inherently goal driven, but many entrepreneurs abandon structured goal setting when leaving corporate jobs, only to realise after about five years that they need clearer direction to achieve meaningful success. Leadership starts with self-awareness, understanding your personal style affects everything around you, yet many resist examining themselves deeply. Julie experienced this firsthand when she "unpicked" herself, didn't like what she found, but ultimately redesigned who she wanted to be. io is Julie's new AI-powered platform that streamlines book writing, publishing, marketing funnels, and podcast creation all in one place. It’s designed to help entrepreneurs establish authority and create recurring income streams. Publishing books establishes authority in entrepreneurial spaces. Some people earn substantial recurring income through strategic book publishing and marketing, with Julie mentioning individuals making £13,000 monthly through Amazon book sales and ads. Our goals are often unconsciously inherited from parents, caregivers and generations before us. True goal setting means unpacking these inherited beliefs and consciously creating your own mission and vision. Delayed gratification is Julie's golden nugget for successful goal achievement. Prioritising long-term benefits over immediate rewards in financial decisions, health and relationships creates sustainable success and stability. Julie completely transformed her life at age 52, age shouldn't limit reinvention. She proves that with hustle and working smart rather than just hard, change is always possible. BEST MOMENTS "If we don't have our own goals, we will achieve somebody else's. We don't know whose goals we are achieving. They are indoctrinated into us as we grow up and we carry generational goals with us." "I unpicked myself once, didn't like what I saw, got confused, and then changed bit by bit by bit to design me and I'm really happy with who I am." "In this entrepreneurial world, we've all got a book inside of us, all of us. We've all got more than one book inside of us... Having a book gives you an authority stamp." "The biggest thing, and I'm sure you will have spoken about it before and it is not earth shattering, I've had to learn it, it is one of the most important things to learn to achieve something that you truly want, and it's two words, delayed gratification." "When you really, truly want something, really want it, you can achieve it. You can…nothing sits in isolation, everything is connected.”   ABOUT THE GUEST Www.JulieHogbin.com LinkedIn address?: @JulieHogbin X (Twitter) handle?: @JulieHogbin Facebook group SuccessSuite.io Https://LeadershipVoice.scoreapp.com JulieHogbin.com/WealthBeyindMoney.today   VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Jason Madsen. Jason is a Transformational Money and Mindset Coach. Here, he talks about the crucial role goal-setting plays in financial planning; why 'Get Rich Quick' schemes seldom work; and the importance of transmuting your passionate beliefs into goals by writing them down and testing how strong they are. ________________________________________________________________________ Jason Madsen can be found here: LinkedIn   Free Consultation: mention word 'PODCAST' & he can do a Budget Deep Dive ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Jacob Perkins. Jacob is a FIS World Cup Speed Skier and the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead of Amatrol Inc. Here, he talks about the vital role that accountability has played in his quest to become one of the world's top Speed Skiers; how SMART goals have proven to be such a valuable tool; and why having a supportive team and employer can help massively when the skiing season comes around. ________________________________________________________________________ Jacob Perkins can be found here: LinkedIn Website  ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, Doug Bennett shares various insights and forthcoming news.  We hear him describe an extremely potent formula that could help change the way you view any event for the better; why goals are so important to him personally; and one of the secrets that can help turn your dreams into reality. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Taryn & Shawn Watts. Taryn Watts is the Founder of the Mind Rebel Academy coach training school; and Shawn Watts is the CEO and Co-Founder of SAAS start-up Corfix. Here, they talk about the benefits and challenges of being a married couple with young children whilst juggling two vastly different entrepreneurial endeavours; the inspiration behind their big, hairy, audacious goals; and why being able to see your vision board on a daily basis can help you achieve your goals more effectively. ________________________________________________________________________ Shawn and Taryn Watts can be found here: LinkedIn Mind Rebel Academy LinkedIn Corfix Facebook ________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, we take a listen back to various highlights over the past year of the Goals Do Come True podcast.  We hear from Kerri Anne Kedziora (Ep.48) on why goal setting proved such a vital part of her battle to turn her life around; Matt Elwell (Ep.60) discusses his journey into sales; Crystal Harrell (Ep.66) explains why 'realistic goals' can sometimes be more akin to limiting beliefs; and Matthew Pollard (Ep.69) explains how wherever anyone is on the Introvert Spectrum, they can still utilise strategies to progress. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Becca Gardner. Becca is the Founder and CEO of ALT Distilling.  Here, she talks about what drove her to create a distillery with low or zero alcohol content drinks; how writing in a journal every day helps her goal-setting process; and why there's nothing wrong with changing or adapting your goals every six months. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Becca Gardner can be found here: LinkedIn  Website Instagram _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I myself am being interviewed by Georgia Kirke. Georgia is a Publisher, Author and the Founder of Write Business Results.  Here, I talk about how my goal-setting habits were fueled by achieving 10 out of 11 goals over a number of years without even realising it;why I don't judge secretly struggling entrepreneurs - because I was one myself;and the way in which I changed the negative self-talk into positive motion for my life moving forward. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Georgia Kirke can be found here: LinkedIn  Website _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Georgia Kirke. Georgia is a Publisher, Author and the Founder of Write Business Results.    Here, she talks about how a rock-climbing accident at the beginning of 2020 didn't stop her from trying to achieve her goals;why her goal-setting is so visual and how she often uses helpful apps; and when deciding to become more 'selfish' changed her life for the better. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Georgia Kirke can be found here: LinkedIn  Website _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Nicky Marshall. Nicky is a Mentor, Publisher and Author.  Here, she talks about that fateful day when she was rescued by the coastguard; why her goal-setting is so visual and often uses vision boards; and how she learned what the body is truly capable of - when channeling the right type of energy. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Nicky Marshall can be found here: LinkedIn  Website Facebook Amazon _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug  Also check out this  AAP Workshop Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Daniel Lawson. Daniel is an Adventurepreneur Coach with Parallaxx Transformations.  Here, he goes through the various steps involved in goal-setting and why it's not always a "one size fits all" scenario; when breaking down goals into micro-steps is often the best place to start; and how sometimes, throwing yourself into a big hairy audacious goal feet first is the only way to ensure real commitment. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Lawson can be found here: LinkedIn  Website Facebook  AAP Workshop _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

Doug is joined by Holly Budge, one of the UK's most accomplished female adventurers. From becoming a professional skydiver to being the first woman to skydive Mount Everest, racing horses across Mongolia and summiting Everest, Holly shares how setting audacious goals transformed her life. But her most meaningful adventure came when she founded "How Many Elephants," working with female anti-poaching rangers in Africa. Holly's enthusiasm for setting and achieving seemingly impossible goals will leave you inspired to voice your own audacious dreams and step outside your comfort zone. KEY TAKEAWAYS At 21, Holly set an audacious goal to become a professional skydiving camera woman despite having no experience in skydiving or filming. By saving money, learning the skills, and persisting despite gender barriers, she achieved this goal, setting a foundation of self-confidence that influenced her future adventures. Holly's experience becoming the first woman to skydive Everest taught her the power of intention setting and perseverance in securing sponsorships. Despite not having £24,000 for the expedition, she said "yes" first and then found sponsors to fund her vision, demonstrating how commitment precedes resources. When faced with unexpected challenges during her adventures, like being caught in a storm on Everest or losing horses in Mongolia, Holly learned to make critical decisions independently. Holly transformed from wanting selfish indulgences in adventure to creating adventure with purpose by founding "How Many Elephants" and "World Female Ranger Week," using her platform to raise funds and awareness for conservation causes that received 500 million views. Her work with female anti-poaching rangers in Africa represents her most meaningful adventure because it combines real danger with genuine purpose beyond personal achievement. Despite feeling like an imposter during her master's degree, Holly earned the highest mark ever given because she discovered something she was truly passionate about. Having supportive parents who didn't push her but encouraged her to follow her interests allowed Holly to develop a natural drive and confidence to pursue unconventional goals, from competing in sports to skydiving professionally. Holly's golden nugget for goal-setting is to "Say it out loud and watch what happens." Voicing your goals to others gives them momentum, creates accountability, and transforms them from thoughts to actions—pushing you beyond your comfort zone where true growth happens. BEST MOMENTS "This 60 seconds of sheer terror completely changed the course of my life. I loved it and I wanted to go back up and do it again straight away. But nobody had told me that people were getting paid to jump out of perfectly good airplanes every day of the year."  "I call this hanging onto my 21-year-old mindset, and now I'm 46 and I've kept trying to keep this mindset going over the last two and a half decades, and that's taken me on some pretty incredible sponsored adventures around the world."  "These days, for me, it's all about adventure with purpose. I use adventure as a platform to raise funds and raise global media attention for a greater good than me jumping out of an airplane or me climbing a mountain."  "Conservation without funding is just conversation. So it's about getting the money to the right places without the middleman."  "When you've got your big audacious goal, say it out loud and watch what happens. The minute you voice it and you start chatting to people about it, it suddenly grows arms and legs, but in a really good way."  ABOUT THE GUEST Website: www.hollybudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge/ https://www.facebook.com/hollybudgeadventure https://howmanyelephants.org/?form=FUNKZRNJUSB VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Joanne Kaminski. Joanne is an Online Tutor Business Coach. Here, she talks about how Post-It notes are the secret to her goal-setting; why sometimes the journey is more important than just achieving the goal itself; and when planting the seeds can lead to a compound effect over time - but only in the right season._________________________________________________________________________________________ Joanne Kaminski can be found here: LinkedIn  Website  YouTube _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In a follow on from last week's episode, I'm once again joined by Phil Johnson. Phil is a Master of Business Leadership Executive Coach.Here, he talks about the ways in which men and women typically differ in terms of Emotional Intelligence; why certain companies value EQ more than anything else; and how people sometimes tend to trade their energy to their own detriment._________________________________________________________________________________________Phil Johnson can be found here:LinkTree _________________________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-successBOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Phil Johnson. Phil is a Master of Business Leadership Executive Coach.Here, he talks about the two places from which Emotional Intelligence tend to stem from; the importance of doing the hard emotional labour in order to stimulate real and genuine growth; and why there is an exponential effect with EQ that cannot be underestimated. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Phil Johnson can be found here: LinkTree _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Moon. Charlie is a Speaker, Trainer and Author. Here, he talks about how goals can help figure out the 3 P's - People, Planning and Processes - which can enable navigation in any area of life; why goals are so vital to the area of business development; and he shares various strategies about how to "Connect The Dots". _________________________________________________________________________________________ Charlie Moon can be found here: LinkedIn Website _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-successBOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Kyle Spyrides. Kyle is an Author and Photographer. Here, he talks about his difficult upbringing which was marred by ill health; how those early troubles - and his close relationship with his grandparents - informed his current outlook on life; and the ways in which he grew his business and his mindset at the same time - all whilst writing a book._________________________________________________________________________________________ Kyle Spyrides can be found here: LinkTree _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Paul Kennedy. Paul is a Chef, Author and Traveler. Here, he talks about how much his life changed for the better when he set about achieving his goal of traveling; why learning to let go of other people's fears helped him to step up another level; and looking into the stunning fact of how 37% of Americans don't even have a passport. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Paul Kennedy can be found here: Twitter Website _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Dave Young.Dave is the co-host of the Builder Nuggets Podcast and a Regional Partner at Alair Homes.Here, he talks about the importance of not becoming seduced by goal-based fantasies and making sure to take action; why learning his KOLBE score proved particularly life-changing, and the reasons behind collaboration being one of the most powerful aspects of goal achievement. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Dave Young can be found here: LinkedIn Podcast _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sara Roth. Sara is a licensed Psychotherapist and 'The Marriage Planner'.Here, she talks about the link between goal-setting and intentionally planning a marriage; she shares some practical tools to help foster healthy communication and conflict resolution, and she explains what some of the most common patterns of behaviour tend to be between partners. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Sara Roth can be found here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_marriageplanner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drsarathemarriageplanner _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Aasma Wasti. Aasma is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Accelera8 Global.Here, she talks about how her journey into goal-setting took flight at the tender age of 17 when working at the family business; the reasons why fear can inhibit goal-setting - and how to combat it; and why the 'R' in Smart Goals shouldn't always be 'Realistic'._________________________________________________________________________________________ Aasma Wasti can be found here: Website LinkedIn _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Aaron Solly. Aaron is a Mental Wellness Coach and Author. Here, he talks about how writing down goals combined with an approach to regular journal entries has helped him to achieve them; the importance of prioritizing your mental health above all else; and the three steps you can take to help you develop a longer-lasting approach to goal setting, whilst feeling better prepared for the tougher times ahead. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Aaron Solly can be found here: Website LinkedIn Book Guiding You to the Heart of What Truly Matters: Free Resource _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening

Doug talks about the complex world of inherited wealth with financial planner and life coach Melissa Hoyer. Melissa brings 20 years of expertise working with significant inheritances at The Wealth Conservancy. They explore the psychological challenges of sudden wealth, the importance of balance and setting meaningful intentions versus rigid goals. Melissa shares what she has learnt about the emotional integration of inherited wealth, why money magnifies existing patterns as well as how self-compassion plays a crucial role during life changes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inherited wealth arrives "like a meteor crashing into your world," requiring emotional, psychological, and spiritual integration alongside practical wealth management skills. This is a completely different experience than accumulating wealth yourself. Money acts as a magnifier of existing patterns, those who tend toward luxury purchases will amplify this behaviour, while those uncomfortable with wealth might struggle even with small indulgences like buying the expensive coffee. Inheritors face unique challenges including feeling they've missed out on career accomplishments, experiencing loneliness from keeping wealth private, managing complex financial situations and feeling dependent on systems they don't fully understand. True work-life balance begins with a conscious decision to prioritise balance. Melissa likens it to creating a beautiful bouquet by being intentional about which flowers to include rather than trying to include everything. Setting intentions allows for more spaciousness than rigid goals, creating room for flexibility while still maintaining direction toward desired outcomes. During life changes, we experience chaos between our old normal and eventual new normal - practicing self-compassion during this phase helps us move forward. For meaningful goal setting, create a space away from daily life where goals can emerge from excitement and heart's desires rather than fear or external pressure. Many wealthy clients focus on philanthropy rather than extravagant lifestyles, channelling resources toward causes they're passionate about to create meaningful change in the world. BEST MOMENTS "When you accumulate it, you have a relationship with it, and when you inherit it, it's like this meteor crashing into your world and it's completely foreign." "Money is a magnifier oftentimes. I've worked with clients on the flip side who grew up with wealth, but they didn't embrace the wealth so they lived very well below their means." "My golden nugget about goal setting would be to, when you're setting goals, be in, I think of it as like an extraordinary space, go take a weekend away or give yourself some space and do it from a place of excitement, hopes, dreams, and allow that to fuel the goals." "It's a decision and I think of it like a, a field of beautiful flowers and you wanna make a, a beautiful bouquet of flowers and you really, you can't pick one of each because that would, that wouldn't be a bouquet."   ABOUT THE GUEST  wayintowealth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahoyer/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Facebook Wealth Tribe: https://join.dougbennett.co.uk/ Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Bledsoe. Jessica is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pav*r. Here, she talks about how writing down goals combined with a 'Calendar Mapping' method have helped her to achieve them more frequently; the importance of having 'white space' in your calendar to think deeply about your goals - and make sure they are the right ones for you; and understanding the difference between keeping 'busy' versus having your day planned out with real intention. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Jessica Bledsoe can be found here: Website LinkedIn  Instagram _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Paul Avins. Paul is a Business Coach, Mentor, Investor and Speaker. Here, he talks about how goals gave him purpose from a young age - and how he has adapted 'SMART Goals' in his own particular way; the reasons why language matters so much and how it is vital to choose your words carefully; and when he applied a mix of personal development knowledge and goal-setting to help his own wife out of a coma - and bring her home in time for Christmas. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Paul Avins can be found here: Website: https://www.paulavins.com/businessgrowthcoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulavins/ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

In this episode, I'm joined by Destini Copp. Destini helps business owners increase their revenue with digital products and evergreen sales funnels. Here, she gives various hints and tips on how to grow your business goals - including what a 'tripwire' is; why it's OK to pivot or adjust your goals over time in accordance with life changes; and the reasons why you don't need to go out and spend lots of money on tools to achieve your dreams. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Destini Copp can be found here: Website: https://destinicopp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinicopp/ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/ Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDougDownload Your Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom Guide Here:https://mailchi.mp/db27ab04de14/from-financial-struggle-to-financial-success BOOKS: Goals Do Come True is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3phcy6Z Think Simple, Win Big is now live and available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/  Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.