I’m Tom Lindley, and The Learning Curve is my not-so-polished attempt at figuring life out — one conversation at a time. I sit down with people from all walks of life to explore their biggest lessons, mindset shifts, and moments that changed everything. It’s not always deep, it’s definitely not perfect, but hopefully you’ll take something away (even if it’s just mild entertainment).
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Building A UK Streetwear Brand From Scratch | Behind Baggys TV | The Learning Curve #10
Épisode 10
lundi 9 mars 2026 • Durée 01:40:43
For Episode 10 of The Learning Curve, I sat down with Red and Sam from Baggys TV, the creators behind the rapidly growing streetwear brand Baggys UK.
What started as two mates posting about streetwear and baggy denim online has grown into a full clothing brand with a loyal audience behind it.
In this episode we dive into the real story behind Baggys — from posting their first videos on TikTok, to building a community around fashion, and eventually launching their own clothing line.
We spoke about the reality of trying to break into the fashion industry, the pressure of turning followers into customers, and what it actually takes to stay consistent when building something from scratch.
We also discuss:
• The moment Baggys started gaining momentum online • The transition from creators to business owners • Why content is the most powerful tool for modern brands • The mindset needed to stay consistent on social media • The future of Baggys UK and where the brand could go next
If you're interested in streetwear, social media growth, content creation, or building a brand, this episode will give you a real insight into how it’s done.
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The Truth About Staying Consistent | Charley Beck on Creativity and The Muse | The Learning Curve #9
Épisode 9
lundi 9 février 2026 • Durée 01:25:20
First of the year and were BACK with a bang! For episode 9 of The Learning Curve podcast, I sat down with my good friend and business partner Charley Beck to discuss all things creativity, consistency, TikTok fame, and the true source of inspiration behind songwriting (plus much, much more, of course). Me and Charley met a few years ago through mutual friends. Our now friendship began as a working relationship, becoming business partners for our podcast studio production company Wakefield Podcast Studio not long after meeting. Fast forward a few years and I can now say this man is one of my best mates. Not only that, he's also a real motivational driving force behind why I do the podcast. In that time, we've worked together to help countless creators and businesses start their own podcasts, meeting some amazing people along the way. So, it was a pleasure to finally do an episode ourselves after years of working together on the other side of the cameras. *Fun fact - Charley also edits all the content you see on The Learning Curve!* Given our business partnership, we've been forced to learn how best to work together. One thing in particular which I have learned about Charley is that he works HARD. Trying to crack the music industry is no mean feat, but after rediscovering his passion for producing his own original music in recent months, Charley has started building some serious momentum through being relentlessly consistent. By that I mean - he live streams for hours on end most nights, and he posts more content online than anyone else I know. His brand new single Love Her Better is also now available to stream! I'm confident this one will be a good listen for anyone interested with a passion for creativity, music, business, or just a fresh perspective on life. I hope you enjoy, and should you listen to the whole episode, please drop me a message to let me know what you thought to it!
The Bare-Knuckle King Returns | Jimmy Sweeney on BKFC 83, Ego & Redemption | The Learning Curve #8
Épisode 8
mercredi 22 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:18:14
The Bare-Knuckle King Returns 🥊
For Episode 8 of The Learning Curve, I sat down with Jimmy Sweeney — a legend of bare-knuckle boxing and one of the most respected names in BKFC history. With over a decade of experience in the fight game, Jimmy’s story is one of pain, resilience, and redemption.
Just weeks before BKFC 83 in Italy, where he faces Carlos Trinidad Snake, Jimmy opened up about what he says has been the toughest fight camp of his career — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
In this conversation, we went deep into the mindset of a fighter — from losing his father to suicide at a young age, to turning pain into purpose through bare-knuckle boxing. We spoke about his time in prison, how fighting became his outlet, and how he’s still chasing gold at 41 years old.
We also explored:
🔥 The mentality needed to compete at world level
🥊 What it takes to fight bare-knuckle and stay at the top
💭 How to handle ego, ageing, and the concept of retirement
👊 Meeting Conor McGregor and how his BKFC involvement has changed the sport
🧠 The discipline, suffering, and self-awareness behind a champion’s mindset
🍀 Could we ever see a BKFC promotion in Ireland?
This episode is raw, real, and a must-watch for anyone interested in , , or the .
'It's Never Too Late To Become Who You Could've Been' | The Myo Matt Story | The Learning Curve #7
Épisode 7
dimanche 12 octobre 2025 • Durée 02:04:41
The Learning Curve podcast is BACK! 💥 📈
After a brief hiatus, we’re back. Episode 7 of The Learning Curve is with none other than my good friend Matt Parkinson aka Myo Matt. I’ve known Matt for a few years now, having met each other through our shared interest in Wolf Supps.
Above all else, Matt is genuinely one of the best, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet, and I’m proud to call him a friend of mine. His story is one of transformation — not just physical, but deeply mental. From struggling with weight, confidence, and body image as a kid, all the way to standing proudly on stage as a competitive bodybuilder… Matt is living proof that self-belief and discipline can completely rewrite your story.
We spoke about:
🔥 Growing up underweight and learning to take control
🎓 His years as a teacher and what his experience taught him about people
🏋️♂️ Bodybuilding as a tool for identity, structure & self-respect
🧩 Building a mindset strong enough to carry him through prep
💭 What he’d tell his younger self — if he could go back
When we recorded this, Matt was just a few weeks out from his first bodybuilding show… which he’s since gone on to win. (Yes, I will be taking some level of credit for that) 🏆
This episode is full of perspective, honesty, and lessons for anyone chasing growth — inside or outside the gym. I hope you like it as much as I did doing it.
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Has Hyrox Gone Too Far With This? | Ryan Waugh on 1 Year Of Sobriety, AI Coaching, And Conquering Self Doubt | TLC #6
Épisode 6
mardi 19 août 2025 • Durée 01:43:36
For Episode 6 of The Learning Curve, I’m joined by none other than Ryan Waugh — online fitness coach, elite-level Hyrox athlete… and now, my coach.
This episode also marks a first: Tom Wolfe (founder of Wolf Supplements, and my first ever podcast guest) joins as my first-ever co-host and guest. Together, we dive into Ryan’s journey, the Hyrox movement, and the mindset required to lead from the front — in both coaching and competition.
I first met Ryan 18 months ago through Wolf Supps, when Tom brought him on board as a sponsored athlete. Since then, Ryan’s success in coaching and Hyrox has brought a massive spotlight to the brand — and inspired countless people along the way.
He’s also the man behind Fitness on The Farm — a grassroots hybrid endurance event in Wakefield that’s quickly becoming a staple in the UK fitness calendar. After attending as spectators and sponsors, me and Tom decided to sign up as competitors… with Ryan as our coach.
This episode was recorded during Week 1 of our 11-week training block, now documented on the Wolf Supps YouTube channel as our series ‘Road to The Farm’. (We’re currently in Week 6 — and it’s heating up.)
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🔑 In this conversation, we cover:
• How Ryan got started in the fitness industry
• Building confidence & overcoming self-doubt
• Hyrox’s growth — and was Ryan ahead of the trend?
• The future of online coaching in an AI-powered world
• Why competition is the fastest path to growth
Turning Demons Into Discipline | Marcus Pereira on Pain, Purpose & Beating Addiction | TLC #5
Épisode 5
jeudi 10 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:39:22
In Episode 5 of The Learning Curve, I sat down with Marcus Pereira — founder of the Mean & Clean sobriety movement and someone who, as of recording, is 588 days sober.
Marcus has lived it all — addiction, relapse, rebuilding, and now leadership. Through Mean & Clean, he’s helped thousands find strength in sobriety. His videos have racked up over 18 million views and 74,000 followers on Facebook by connecting with people where it matters most — at the human level.
He’s also a Wolf Supplements sponsored athlete and an all-round powerhouse of discipline, heart, and hustle. In this episode, we unpack his story — but also dig into the mindset, business principles, and structure that have kept him not just clean, but thriving.
Some of the most powerful insights came from how Marcus approaches business, identity and accountability — and how he’s turned pain into power in every part of life.🔑
In this conversation we cover:
- His 588-day (and counting) sobriety journey
- The birth and growth of Mean & CleanLessons from addiction that apply to business
- Why fitness saved him — and how it continues to anchor him
- Advice for those struggling in silence
- The power of structure, purpose, and taking ownership
- How Marcus balances business, family and his own healing
- Why consistency matters more than motivation
This one’s about overcoming demons, building discipline, and finding purpose on the other side of pain.
Coaching the Mind Before the Muscle | Danbo Rambo on Therapy, Building A Business Empire & Tough Love | The Learning Curve #4
Épisode 4
mardi 24 juin 2025 • Durée 01:48:10
What does it take to build the Rambo Mindset? 🤔🧠Owning multiple businesses.Being relied on 24/7 by clients chasing life-changing results.Sacrificing day in, day out, in pursuit of excellence on the bodybuilding stage.For episode 4 of The Learning Curve, I sat down with Dan Ramsden aka Danbo Rambo — lifestyle transformation coach, founder of BoFit Gym, BoKitchen, and BoCheats — to talk about the real journey behind his physical, mental and entrepreneurial transformation.Me and Dan first crossed paths at a Cage Warriors event in March 2024. I knew of him as he became a Wolf Supplements sponsored athlete during my Australia Hiatus, but we hadn’t properly connected — until now.Later that year, he coached me through my first serious dieting phase. And what I learned under him goes way beyond macros and meal prep... I think the same can safely be said about this episode. This episode is about mindset, pressure, leadership — and the pursuit of something bigger than just aesthetics.🎙️ Follow The Learning Curve PodcastYouTube:
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: Paul Donnelly on Grit, Grief & Growth | The Learning Curve #3
Épisode 3
dimanche 25 mai 2025 • Durée 02:02:37
I sat down with Paul Donnelly, and what followed was one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had to date.
From performing for crowds of 65,000, signing with major labels, and writing tracks for global artists—to sleeping rough in London with £10 to his name, battling secret alcoholism while caring for his critically ill dad… Paul’s journey is the definition of a real-life learning curve.
He opens up about the highs of his music career, the heartbreaking lows of nearly losing his father, and how he found his calling as a business mentor. With no qualifications, no handouts, and only £2k to his name, he went on to build Demand the Market, a multi-six-figure business helping healthcare professionals grow and scale ethically.
He also shares lessons learned from his podcast: Greatness On Demand — lessons in grit, simplicity, and success from guests like George Groves, David May, Maxi Hughes, Ricky Hatton, & Guy Phoenix. To managing Dean Windass and now the band Half Mark, Paul’s evolution is nothing short of inspiring.This episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of hard-earned lessons in mindset, resilience, business and belief. If you're stuck, doubting yourself, or scared to take the leap—this conversation might just be the thing that lights your fire.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Growing up in Bradford & chasing performance 04:40 – No qualifications, just belief 07:00 – Grief, mental health & nearly losing his dad 09:20 – Using pain to fuel ambition 11:10 – Finding his voice in music & chasing fame 14:15 – £10 left, still chasing the dream 17:20 – How music prepared him for business 20:30 – Ruth, fatherhood & his emotional anchor 22:45 – What makes a real coach 25:50 – Applying for jobs mid-business build 28:10 – Quitting security to go all in 30:00 – Building an honest coaching brand 32:10 – Client selection & care over sales 34:30 – Why most coaches burn out36:05 – Client wins: £300/week to £60k/month37:40 – Real growth = fear, family & failing forward
Sluggy Beats on In The House & How To Turn Passion Into Freedom | The Learning Curve #2 Sluggy Beats
Épisode 2
dimanche 11 mai 2025 • Durée 01:32:19
📺 Sluggy Beats on Music, Freedom & Betting on Himself | Full Podcast Interview
In this episode of The Learning Curve Podcast, I sit down with UK producer and creative powerhouse Sluggy Beats — the mind behind the viral ‘In The House’ freestyle series, known for launching massive tracks and collaborating with stars such as Marky B, Blazer Boccle, and Castillo.
From night shifts at Sainsbury’s to becoming one of the most exciting names in the UK underground music scene, Sluggy opens up about the sacrifices, mindset, and daily discipline it took to turn music from a side hustle into a 20M+ streams — all while staying true to himself.Whether you’ve seen his TikToks, heard his tracks on Spotify, or freestyled over his beats yourself, this episode shows you the real journey behind the name.🔥
What we cover:
The origin of the In The House series & why it blew up
Working with Marky B and building artist chemistry
Turning down paid projects to stay authentic
The power of self-belief: “If you believe in yourself, why wouldn’t you bet on yourself?”
Managing self-doubt, finances, and long-term motivation
The shift from DJing to full-time producing
Quitting a job to pursue creative freedom
How arthritis and being an only child shaped his mindset
Why music is about people, not numbers⏱️
Timestamps & Key Moments:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to The Learning Curve
03:30 – Sluggy’s early podcast appearances & content cringe
07:50 – “I’ve never let myself not be okay with money”
Building A Supplement Brand From The Ground Up | The Learning Curve Episode 1: Tom Wolfe
Épisode 1
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Durée 01:26:43
The Learning Curve Podcast – Episode 1: Tom Wolfe | Starting Scared, Building Big
So, here it is… Episode 1. It’s taken me longer than I’d like to admit to get this podcast off the ground – mostly because I’ve been chasing perfection and overthinking just about everything. But The Learning Curve is finally here, and I couldn’t think of a better person to kick things off with than one of my best mates, business partner, and the founder of Wolf Supplements – Tom Wolfe.
Tom has played a massive role in my journey, long before we ever worked together. From watching each other’s content back in the MindsetMETA days to co-founding Wakefield Podcast Studios, we’ve come full circle. In this episode, we reflect on those early days, Tom’s biggest turning points, and what it actually takes to get something off the ground when you’ve got an idea… but no clue where to start.
This one’s full of laughs, honest reflections, and raw insight into the messy, imperfect reality of building something meaningful — from scratch.
🎙️ Episode Highlights & Time Stamps:
00:00 – Intro: why this podcast exists and why Tom’s the perfect guest 04:12 – Tom’s background: gym obsession, early job experience, and the first Wolf Supps logo 07:45 – “I wish I’d started sooner” – how hesitation almost killed the Wolf Supplements dream 12:40 – Starting with £10k and a manufacturer that had never made pre-workout before 17:30 – Balancing passion with pressure — living off £300 a day at the shop 22:01 – The real challenges of school, dropping sets, and flipping academic failure 28:00 – “Success” is subjective – redefining the idea of achievement 34:20 – Why Tom never went into finance, and the whole “almost went travelling” saga 41:13 – COVID hits — and creates the unexpected gap to build Wolf Supps 44:50 – Finding the right moment to act (and why the longer you wait, the harder it becomes) Building Wakefield Podcast Studios and the biggest risks we took Burnout, balance, and the importance of integrity in business Learning in public, alignment between words and actions, and the power of just starting Final thoughts: Tom’s biggest learning curve and what’s next for Wolf Supplements
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• What to expect from this year’s Fitness on The Farm
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If you’re a coach, competitor, or just someone chasing progress — this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of behind-the-scenes honesty from all three of us.
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1:00:02 – Why you can’t do it all alone 1:01:00 – Joining boy band Onyx 1:03:00 – Going solo & building credibility 1:05:10 – Big break: Sheffield Light Switch-On 1:06:00 – Self-promotion & smart positioning 1:07:40 – Selling everything for a shot in Germany 1:09:50 – Sleeping rough with £10 left 1:13:00 – Dad critically ill: everything stops 1:15:00 – Holding strong for his family 1:16:30 – Secret alcoholism & emotional collapse 1:18:30 – Vulnerability & rebuilding 1:22:00 – "Time is the great equaliser" 1:23:45 – Launching Demand the Market 1:26:00 – From PA to Head of Ops 1:29:00 – Learning top-tier marketing on the side 1:31:00 – Blackpool beach: quitting to bet on himself 1:34:00 – Signing first clients with £2k in the bank 1:37:00 – Why your circle matters 1:41:00 – Turning down comfort for purpose 1:44:00 – Why he started Greatness on Demand 1:48:00 – Booking guests with persistence (and a Twix) 1:51:00 – Real relationships over clout 1:53:00 – Lessons from the pod: master the basics 1:57:00 – Final message: you’re more capable than you think
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16:30 – From music for money… to music with purpose
21:00 – DJing vs Producing: What Sluggy really wants
26:45 – Who is Sluggy Beats? Artist? Producer? DJ?
29:50 – Obsession with learning: Music, football & chess
33:05 – The moment a track clicks and why he chases it
37:10 – Why he stepped back from live sets & DJing
45:40 – Living with arthritis & never using it as an excuse
Whether you're stuck at a crossroads or chasing your next big idea, I hope this conversation sparks something in you. This isn’t about being a guru or having all the answers — it’s about exploring the journey, the learning curves, and hopefully helping you navigate your own.
Let me know what you think — and if you’ve made it this far… I appreciate you.
