Tommy Lewis is an ultra-runner and content creator, who shares his journey of self-discovery and creating impactful content around his passion.

Tommy’s story covers everything from quitting the unfulfilling, to embracing long-distance running, overcoming self-doubt, and building an authentic online presence.

You'll learn...

• How to start a fulfilling career by pursuing your passions
• The mental and physical demands of ultra-running
• How to create content that resonates on a personal level
• Tips for building an online presence that stays true to who you are
• Why Tommy lives on the edge of his comfort zone

Instagram - @tommyrunpt @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Timestamps:

00:44 - Quitting an unfulfilling job for passion
03:30 - First steps into content creation
09:12 - How ultra-running transformed Tommy’s mindset
12:45 - The journey to self-discovery through running
18:36 - Dealing with burnout and finding balance
25:28 - Building an authentic personal brand
31:22 - Lessons learned from ultra-marathons
37:01 - The importance of setting big goals
43:36 - Handling online criticism and negativity
52:42 - Finding meaning in every moment of life
1:01:30 - Why fitness is a gateway to self-improvement
1:13:45 - Reflections on identity and growth
1:25:22 - Connecting with an audience authentically
1:37:50 - The role of self-discipline in achieving goals
1:49:30 - How to sustain motivation for the long term
1:58:00 - Final thoughts on embracing discomfort

Dan Budden, co-founder of 53 Degrees Property is someone you should listen to.

Dan shares his journey from university sailing to building a thriving property business, discussing everything from managing multiple Airbnb units to dealing with difficult guests and scaling a business that allows him to travel the world.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll hear us talk about...

• How Dan scaled his side hustle to £70k monthly profit
• How to build a scalable Airbnb business
• How to build a business that suits your desired life
• How to make your business not rely on you

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below

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Instagram - @the_property_athlete @heydeanreilly @quittable.pod

Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - 53 Degrees Property business overview

03:30 - Profit breakdown and scaling challenges

05:52 - Dealing with negative feedback and scrutiny

07:06 - Sailing to property: Dan’s background

10:32 - Managing rapid growth and scaling to 100+ units

14:48 - Challenges of the service accommodation industry

18:15 - Dealing with difficult guests and operational hurdles

23:04 - The ethics of selling high-priced property courses

29:46 - Balancing work, travel, and building a remote business

43:36 - The importance of setting long-term goals

Our guest today is Nathan Stapley. Nathan has dedicated his entire life to helping children with disabilities on a remote island in madgascar get access to education. Something they have never had before!

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Nathan's sacrifice and story is incredibly humbling, selfless, and will inspire you with whatever summit you're trying to currently climb!

SUPPORT/DONATE TO NATHANS WORK
- Business Instagram: @labcharity
- Nathan's Instagram: @labnathan
- Website: labcharity.org

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Madagascar Background
02:15 - First Trip to Madagascar
04:14 - Corruption in Non-Profits and Inspiration for LAB

07:42 - Founding the LAB Charity

11:47 - Persistence and Early Challenges in Set-Up
17:24 - Fundraising Struggles and Pandemic Setbacks

22:55 - Rebuilding the Centre After Setbacks

30:32 - Daily Life for the Children at the Center

38:37 - Finding Purpose Without Financial Stability
44:12 - Expansion into Guatemala

Our guest today is Grace Hardy. In just 48 WEEKS, Grace has gone from handing in her notice to having a profitable business and 1,000's of followers across social media.

Follow Grace
- Business Instagram: @hardyaccounting
- Grace Instagram: @grace_hardy_

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps
00:00 Consistency on Social Media
03:24 Growth on Social Media Platforms
07:24 Impact of Social Media on Income and Opportunities
11:26 Advocating for Financial Education
20:30 Starting a Business and Overcoming Scrutiny
24:44 Starting a Business with No Experience
30:18 The Benefits of Apprenticeships and Alternatives to University
37:13 Changing Your Mindset for Success
39:17 Practical Tips for Starting a Business

Our guest today is Pawl Lawford. Paul lives in a tiny home which he built himself after quitting his 9-5 after he was done with that life. And has since created a business helps other people build Tiny-Homes!

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Follow Paul
- Business Instagram: @thesmallchangemovement
- Paul Instagram: @elfordbagz

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

What you can expect to hear
- How Paul transitioned from event management to building and teaching about tiny homes
- The story of Paul constructing his own 180 square foot, off-grid tiny home for €30,000
- Paul's journey of learning construction primarily through YouTube and online resources
- Insights on overcoming imposter syndrome when starting a new venture
- The financial freedom and lifestyle benefits tiny home living can offer
- Important business lessons about transparency and accountability
- Honest discussion about struggles with work-life balance and the importance of taking breaks

Today we sit down with entrepreneur Ste Mappo to discuss his journey from working in his family's fish and chip shop to building a thriving e-commerce business in Sea Moss.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Ste shares valuable insights on overcoming uncertainty, the power of persistence, and the importance of continuous learning in the world of business.

Follow Ste
- Royale Minerals Instagram: @royaleminerals
- Ste's Instagram: @stemappo

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

What you can expect to hear

- Stephen's early exposure to entrepreneurship through his family's businesses
- The impact of personal development materials like "The Secret" on his mindset
- Transitioning from traditional work to web development and digital nomadism
- The creation and growth of Stephen's sea moss supplement brand, Royale Minerals
- The importance of marketing and branding in standing out in a saturated market
- How martial arts training (particularly jiu-jitsu) has influenced Stephen's approach to business and life
- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on skill development and overcoming fear of failure

In this first episode of Quittable, host Dean shares his personal journey from a high-paying sales career to building a profitable Airbnb business. Discussing the challenges he faced, the risks taken, and the lessons learned along the way. Dean introduces the podcast's mission: to help listeners find fulfilling work and escape jobs they dislike.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Episode Flow:
1. Dean's career progression in sales, from telesales to account executive
2. Investing in property courses and mentorship to change his career path
3. Losing almost £40,000 and financial struggles in the Airbnb business
4. Pivoting the business model to become profitable
5. The importance of pursuing work you care about, beyond just financial gain

Our guest today is Sam Shortall, founder of Limitless Academy, an online coaching business helping people transform their lives through fitness.

Furthermore, he also can help you to become a coach too!

Sam and I discuss his journey from losing his sales job to building a successful online coaching business during COVID. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and taking risks.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• How a shock surprise pushed Sam to build a business
• How to get started in online coaching with no qualifications
• The importance of accountability and building client relationships
• Why losing a job or facing adversity can lead to success

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @samshortall_limitless @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast

Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - What Sam had to quit to become a coach

03:15 - Losing a job just before COVID

05:52 - How Sam started his coaching business

09:12 - Starting a business with no safety net

12:59 - Moving to Liverpool to cut costs and go all-in

17:28 - Struggles with self-belief and overcoming adversity

23:00 - Building a team and scaling his coaching business

31:33 - Why you need to delegate tasks in business

43:36 - Dealing with body dysmorphia and fitness insecurities

52:42 - How to get started in coaching with minimal experience

Our guest today is Lewis Kemp, founder of Lightbulb Media, known for his no-BS approach to personal branding and digital marketing.

Lewis shares his journey from starting his agency to retiring his mom, and how his focus on authenticity, patience, and long-term thinking led him to success.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• How to build a personal brand without being a dickhead
• Why emotions play a crucial role in your marketing
• How to retire your mum by building wealth through business and investments
• Why patience and delayed gratification are key to long-term success

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @lightbulbdmediauk @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast

Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - What most people get wrong about personal branding

03:30 - Building a brand by focusing on emotions

05:42 - Handling negative comments and online trolls

07:06 - How Lewis retired his mom

09:58 - Investing strategies that helped him retire his mom

13:11 - Running a digital marketing agency with 25 clients

17:28 - Why integrity is essential in business

23:04 - How to avoid burnout while running an agency

29:46 - The real cost of scaling a business

37:01 - Advice for building wealth and playing the long game

Our guest today is Neil Sands, an Irish entrepreneur and former Salesforce executive, who has launched several innovative businesses.

Neil shares his experience launching brands like Lost Irish Whiskey and MASK during COVID-19, and his insights on spotting opportunities, building businesses from passion, and taking calculated risks.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• How to spot opportunities nobody else sees
• How to create a product that resonates deeply with consumers
• Why passion, not just profit, should drive your business decisions
• How to deal with financial stress and losses as an entrepreneur

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @cxoneilosands @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - Launching Lost Irish Whiskey during COVID
03:30 - Creating whiskey for adventurers
09:43 - The power of human-centric design
15:29 - Starting MASK for domestic PPE production
23:00 - Challenges in PPE supply during the pandemic
29:30 - Building resilience in entrepreneurship
37:27 - Dealing with financial stress and big losses
45:00 - How Halo.ai helps protect racehorses
53:00 - Finding the right moment to take the leap
58:00 - Advice for people unhappy in their current careers

Our guest today is Henri Ghijben, a business owner, property investor, mentor, and podcaster.

Henri shares his journey from losing everything to rebuilding his life and businesses. His story is one of resilience, learning from failure, and the importance of self-development.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• The value of failure and how it can be a powerful teacher
• Why self-care and time management are crucial for success
• How Henri overcame 500k debt and rebuilt his life
• The impact of a near-death experience on Henri's perspective
• How to transition from winging it to mastering your craft

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7 

Instagram - @hrg_tree_surgeons @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - Balancing multiple businesses
03:13 - The importance of morning routines
05:51 - From Fail Forward podcast to Tree Surgery podcast
09:59 - Challenges in the tree surgery industry
17:19 - Life before mentoring and service accommodation
23:15 - Winging it to seven figures, but at a cost
29:04 - Losing everything and starting over
34:49 - Getting into property and service accommodation
41:01 - Health scare: A stroke and its impact
50:01 - Fear of the unknown and stepping out of comfort zones

Our guest today is Joe Caulfield, a former sales professional who took a bold leap into the world of broadcasting.

Joe's journey highlights the ups and downs of leaving a stable career for something completely new, and the resilience needed to pursue what truly fulfills you.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• How to recognize when it’s time to make a career change
• How to take risks and trust your gut even without a backup plan
• How to build confidence in front of the camera and the microphone
• How to manage and embrace the uncertainty in a creative career

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @joe_caulfield_ @heydeanreilly, @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - Leaving a sales job without a backup plan
03:30 - Turning down a high-paying job offer
09:43 - Finding a passion for broadcasting
17:29 - Getting into broadcasting during COVID
23:21 - Balancing a day job with a broadcasting dream
29:30 - Landing the first big gig
37:27 - Learning to love public speaking
42:21 - Choosing passion over a high salary
47:18 - Finding fulfillment through hard work
53:00 - Advice for those considering a career change

Our guest today is London-based entrepreneur, Fabio Cao.

Fabio has traveled to 198 countries and is the first person to pull this off with an Italian passport! Alongside his incredible travel journey, he has built a successful chain of hostels across Europe and South America.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

• How to build a business that supports a lifestyle of freedom and travel
• How to take calculated risks even with no prior experience
• How to survive and adapt your business during unforeseen scenarios such as a pandemic
• How to use YOUR passion to drive your entrepreneurial journey

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7 

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

Timestamps:

00:44 - Starting with a passion for freedom
03:30 - Launching a hostel with no experience
09:43 - Taking an 80k risk
17:29 - Building a business to support travel
23:21 - Dealing with COVID-19's impact on tourism
29:30 - Why not taking risks is the biggest risk
37:27 - Balancing work and a life of adventure
50:00 - Motivating yourself with long-term vision
55:00 - The value of persistence over talent
59:00 - Final thoughts and motivation

Our guest today is Dublin-based entrepreneur, Paul Jackman.

Paul has launched and scaled the fragrance line, Handsome Scent, starting in Covid and in just 4 short years scaling it to a 7 figure brand!

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

You'll learn...

- How you can launch an e-comm brand as one idea then change it’s trajectory
- How you can leverage YOUR story to generate interest in your business
- How you can get comfortable talking to a camera
- How you can manage scrutiny from people in and outside of your circle

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @pauljackman182 @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm

00:44 - Launching business during the pandemic
03:30 - Reaching 20,000 customers 
05:48 - Why he chose not to take on investors 
09:43 - Unique selling points of his fragrance 
17:29 - Pivoting entire product strategy
23:21 - Why he started
29:30 - How you can start an e-commerce business
37:27 - Founder-led content to drive engagement 
50:00 - Criticism and how it fuelled his determination to succeed
55:00 - The future of Handsome Scent

In this episode of Quittable, host Dean shares his personal experience with fear and the THREE WAYS you can implement tactics to stop fear from preventing you doing the things you want to do in your life!

Fears are always going to be there, so get used to them. The trick is dealing with them correctly such that you continue on your path.

Expect to hear stories from the psychological warfare of posting on social media... the fear that could be stopping you taking the risk you want... insights from Outwitting the Devil... and most importantly... how to SOFTEN these inevitable fears and still march forward.

***This episode was before Quittable rebranded to Work Worth Doing***

Learn how I built my Airbnb Business below
- https://join.thesaco.co.uk?affiliate_code=e019b7

Instagram - @heydeanreilly @work.worth.doing.podcast
Website - workworthdoing.transistor.fm