The Disruptive Entrepreneur

Critics have a purpose in business and in life and if you can understand and embrace them it can really help your business and your growth. Listen to Rob’s surprising rant about the purpose, benefits, gifts and growth of having critics, trolls and haters. Discover the hidden lessons in criticism and how your critics are actually your biggest drivers of growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS The purpose, benefits, gifts and growth of having critics. Everything that you think is unfair you’ve probably done to someone else/ Everything that you don’t like is based on your own values and not theirs. It’s wise to remember that the traits that you dislike in others we have in ourselves. A lot of critics are just lashing out, they’re emotional and seeking attention as a result of something in their lives. A wonderful thing to do is to be kind to people when they’re being unkind. It’s important to remember that they are not unkind people they are just acting unkindly. If you understand your critics and realise that they are acting e

There is no other way to go, but up!   In this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, Rob Talks to Ben Askren, a pro MMA fighter and pro Olympic wrestler, about fighting, dealing with haters, and stepping up your game.   If you’re like Ben who cringes on the idea of mediocrity and repeating failures, then you’re at a good start. Discover how you can improve more at whatever chosen field you’re in as he shares his personal stories, career downturns (to stray away from), and some great book recommendations. They also talk about how you can manage the external factors that affect your career journey above all else, so tune in.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  When Ben saw that everyone around him was better in what he does (i.e. wrestling), he stepped up his game. Knowing just the basic styles won’t even give him a podium finish, so he learned everything that he could possibly learn. He wanted to win every wrestling match and be at par with the pros.  Most likely, there’s someone out there who has been in the same (or

In this episode Rob takes his several years of experience and knowledge of being a disruptive entrepreneur and explains the traits he’s also often recognised with people who are also disruptive entrepreneurs. These 10 traits are discussed by Rob and why he believes they are traits of these types of entrepreneurs. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most disruptive entrepreneurs are impatient and hate things being slow. This also includes not liking internal politics and hierarchy. But this can be good as it means you’re first to market. They’re prepared to be wrong in order to be right, often learning from their mistakes. Many consider these type of entrepreneurs to be ‘crazy’ which means they get a kick out of having unproven ideas. But these people make the impossible, possible. They’re prepared to not be liked and loathed in order to be admired and respected. If you want to disrupt then you’re going to have to have people dislike you on the way. They often cause chaos and disorder because they change and are impulsive. Entrepr

There are a lot of people out there that criticise other people, brands and businesses to elevate or grow their own brand or business. Rob explains in this episode the importance of not lashing out and not using criticism to grow your brand and business. Instead he discusses how you can use criticism in a positive way and why it’s important to know how to criticise. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you spend time and energy criticising others then you can expect to receive that back. The marketing you put out will reflect back on you. E.g. If you lash out at others, others will lash out at you’. If you focus on your own brand, mission and message then you’re going to attract people who have that similar mindset as you. It’s not an attractive quality to bitch and criticise other people even if it’s therapeutic. So think about who you want to be and how you want to be known. If you do want or need to criticise then do it in a fair, balanced, accurate, non-emotional and constructive way. Try have 30 days not criticising others

Are the things we do really that hard? What would you do if you knew you were going to fail anyway? These are just some of the questions today’s interviewee, the multi-millionaire founder of Spartan & Death Race,  Joe DeSena asked himself when growing the worlds leading obstacle race. Today it’s easier than ever before to start, grow and scale a business if you know what you’re doing and you’re passionate about you will succeed you just need to find your ‘True North”. Discover the success behind Spartan Race, what it takes to merge your passion and profession and the business lessons learnt along the way.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Spartan is in 45 countries running over 275 events with 1.3million people taking part each year and over 6.5million completing a race since we started. The business makes revenue from merchandise, revenue, sponsorship and nutrition. However, the big hole in our business is training, a Spartan gym or physical training course so we’re looking to work with partners to launch this.  “We in

Something that the majority of people experience is having a job and it’s imposed upon you when you finish when you can do things and when you can’t do things. Many people share the same dream of being their own boss and not having anyone tell them what they have to do. But when it comes to actually 'starting' their own business they tend to find them stuck in a day, which leads to missing the structure of having a full time job. In this episode Rob explains how you can overcome this.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Something that the majority of people experience is having a job and it’s imposed upon you when you finish, when you can do things and when you can’t do things. Many people share the same dream of being their own boss and not having anyone tell them what they have to do.  Having a clear, structures and compartmental diary will help you overcome the common question of “how do you manage to get so much done?”.  Everyone’s individual so to believe that the theory of having less sleep to get more done isn’t corre

So many people say this isn't fair, that's not fair, it's not fair but fairness is based on merit. Do something about it. In this episode, Rob explains how whining, complaining and bitching about how things aren't fair can have a negative impact on your life and how you can overcome things that you may not feel is fair. KEY TAKEAWAYS  If you complain, bitch and whine about things not being fair then you're not being productive.  People mostly do what they want to do not what you want them to do. So if you try to get someone to do what you want them to do, they'll do what they think is the right thing for them and you'll lose control of fixing your own stuff and getting you own stuff sorted. Fairness is based on merit, it's about what you do for yourself that can make you feel like you're doing something with your life. BEST MOMENTS  'No one owes you anything' 'Don't try and control other people' 'If you don't ask you don't get'. [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors] VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmo

Bodybuilding Coach, Entrepreneur, Mentor & Best Selling Author, Phil Graham Do you want to be inspired to achieve your goals and dreams, overcome adversity and build a successful business turning your passion into your profession? In today’s episode Rob interviews, bodybuilding coach, entrepreneur, mentor and best selling author of diabetic muscle and fitness guide, Phil Graham. Rob and Phil discuss what it takes to be successful in business and in life, how to overcome objections and build communities that help and serve the public. Tune in and listen to Phil share his life story, things he could control, lifestyle, nutrition, fitness and what it took for him to build a successful business and allow him to live longer.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Wealth and business side of personal training - Its a really dense market, more people overweight therefore a large demand for the service. People who go to the gym and fall in love with it often decide they want to create a business for it. The big difference between pass

Building online communities is one of the most effective things now days to help build a successful business. People like to be in groups and clubs who share the same interests. In this episode Rob explains the importance of staying of new opportunities with the ever evolving technology. He also covers why building communities is a great way of selling.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  You could have all of your target market, audience and potential JV partners in one community that you’re the leader of.  Often when you’re selling it’s one to one however if your build a community you can sell to a large group of people who are already interested in what you’re selling.   Having a community can also mean that there’s less pressure on you as the owner to provide all of the content, do all of the admin, do the prospecting and lead generation because other people can do this.  Getting likeminded people together is very special because it’s so powerful. It can be a movement and revolution provided you have a clear set of g

Instead of hating the critics, the trolls, the haters and the naysayers, love them!  Yes, they can get into your nerves and trigger you to lash out—which can lead to the destruction of your reputation—but you should start appreciating their existence more. If you can get way past through the emotional downpour its causing, such criticisms can be really good for you. They can be great key points to look (or not look at) if you want improvement in yourself and in your business. Rob discusses more about the good and the bad of criticism for entrepreneurs, in the most NO BS way, in this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, so tune in!  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Learn how to manage criticisms that you receive. If you’re too hostile with everything that’s being thrown at you, then you leave no room for improvement.   People have different approaches on how they tackle an idea presented to them. Some are just sceptical, some just know that there’s more that you can offer, and some just want to see your bad side fir

There’s no such thing as a good idea. It’s in the process of discovering why it’s a bad idea that you realise what might work and you begin to experiment. In today’s episode of the Disruptive Entrepreneur Rob interviews serial tech entrepreneur, advisor, speaker, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc Randolph. In this insightful interview, Marc shares the untold story of Netflix, the mindset needed to cultivate ideas into companies and how you too can take action and start your own entrepreneurial journey.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  How was the idea for Netflix born? - In 1997 when I was my company was acquired I was left with about 6 months to invest myself into starting a new company and Reed Hastings was the angel investor and we began brainstorming ideas. We had hundreds of ideas and finally landed a DVD by mail business. Usually, a good idea is indistinguishable from a good idea until you do the research.   We had to come up with a new model to attract and acquire customers. No due date and no late fees had nev

People often perceive people screwing them over in the wrong way especially when people become competitors. If you hold people back from becoming your competitor then you’re never going to be able to train other people to run your business so you can scale up. In this episode Rob explains 7 things you can do to retain people and reduce the number of people who will screw you over. KEY TAKEAWAYS Understand the values of your team and give them things that will motivate them using your knowledge of their values. E.g. allowing them to leave early to pick up their kids. Find this out by simply asking them what is most important to them in their life. Meet their individual employment/partnership needs, everyone’s will be different. E.g. some people want to learn as they earn. Find out what each member of your teams is and help them to get that. Have a strong vision so people stay motivated and everyone has an end goal. It also gives people a reason to do what they’re doing, giving them a why. This can help to mak

Let’s be honest everyone needs to overcome some laziness in life and get uncomfortable to be successful. But how do you do it? Today, Rob shares with you 10 key lessons for overcoming the trap of laziness and comfort in easy-to-follow steps. If you struggle with motivation and find it hard to get out of your comfort zone and get things done, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Get accountability from external sources - Seek advice from mentors, coaches or friends to give you some cold hard truth. Look for peer groups and masterminds to give you accountability and to help you to achieve your goals. Find communities and seek advice and then you will get out of your comfort zone and move towards your goals and dreams. It’s not bad enough yet? - Sometimes you’re stuck in a limbo where you’re a situation that’s comfortable and enables you to be lazy. But here’s the thing humans are resourceful and incredible when their backs up against the wall and they need to produce results. Attempt to get that edge back, t

If you’re looking to build credibility and become an authority within your business, niche or industry this episode is for you. Discover the 8 simple and effective ways to grow your credibility in the quickest way possible without any prior experience. Jump in now to find out more and begin growing your credibility right away.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 8 ways to build your credibility, results and proof as quickly as possible   Start with a hyper niche - You can easily position yourself well within your market place if you have a specific niche. Focus on a hyper niche and become credible. This is not to say you cannot expand past your niche in the future however, it’s much easier to be position as an expert in something, to begin with. Transmute existing life experience - You have years of experience in life that you can use to your advantage. People often forget what they have done but it should be remembered and used in your marketing, to build your brand and to increase your credibility. Create a lot of content -

[Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors] VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “Disruptors” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Strive to Change; Don’t Let Them Say Otherwise! When someone utters to you, “You’ve changed…” Would that make you feel good? Or bad? It should make you feel good. The only change we want is for the better. We should avoid staying put or going backwards. Nothing’s wrong with chasing greatness, success, and happiness. And, it’s CHANGE that will get you there. If you’ve changed and improved or even thinking of starting to, then good for you! Start tuning in to hear Rob discuss more on how positive any change can be in this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Remember where you came from. Yes. But this doesn’t mean you should be stuck where you were 5, 10, or any years ago. Changing and expanding your environment is good. Don’t even let others dictate where you should be. When people see something as a ‘truth’, they’ll go the extra mile to convince you or even force you with it. it will always be based on the perception of who they want you to be! If you got no problem with your goals,

Whether your an entrepreneur or employee building your business you need to understand the value of a good workplace culture, how to disrupt internally and how to become a leader. Today, Rob gets interviewed by the host of the Lead with Levity podcast for progressive business leaders on the forefront of employee experience and workplace culture, Dr Heather Walker. Together they discuss the concept of levity with a business, bean bag culture vs corporate culture and why humanising the workplace and staying humble are essential to success and the growth of your business.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Manager Vs Leader  There is a huge difference between a manager and a leader. When you’re starting out your vision is everything and you don’t have to compromise, however when you begin to take on staff and create a culture your vision needs to involve them and include their careers and growth. This is essential to motivating staff and creating a positive workplace culture.     Leadership is inspiring those to follow you and j

Learn – Test – Tweak – Review – Repeat This is Rob Moore’s 5-step model on how he gets things done. Easy to recite… but is it easy to follow? In this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, he gives an in-depth explanation of how this works for entrepreneurs like him. It isn’t linear; it’s strategic and cyclical, in a good way. There will always be difficulties in every situation, and this model recognises this. It teaches you to be adaptable, resourceful, and calculated as you go along your journey. And, to make things easier (for you to take mental notes and apply them ASAP!), Rob made it more concise—discover today the 10 actionable ways on how to get things done. You can now listen to this, today. KEY TAKEAWAYS Everything’s a test. And it’s not wise to test something without even learning it beforehand. Stop labelling what you’re doing with hefty words (i.e. life-changing), you’re less likely to do it. Don’t put TOO MUCH pressure on yourself. Get a mentor or be in a mastermind. Learning it on you

No one makes you do, say or feel anything. You own of all of that and you are responsible for these things. In this episode, rob covers 9 useful tips on how you can deal with people who may be negative or are draining on your life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS You cant control how or where someone delivers feedback so accept the way they’ve done it and learn from it. Peoples ability to take feedback even when it’s not delivered very well is emotional, business and life mastery. Maybe you’re a bit too optimistic and positive and need your feet kept on the ground. Recognise that sometimes other people being like this can balance you and keep you grounded. Even if someone’s in a bad mood, they can’t affect how you feel unless you give them permission to. Their suck of energy is less than your give of energy. Don’t let anyone put your fire out. Sometimes when someone’s a real drain with huge emotional baggage and constantly plays the victim them get rid of them out of your life or minimize your time with them. But be aware t

Disruptive entrepreneur Rob Moore interviews, Secret Millionaire and Dragons Den investor, experience lawyer, investment banker and fund management manger, Piers Linney to discuss what entrepreneurs are, how they operate and how to raise money if you are just starting up. Get expert advice on how to pitch, how to grow a small business, what marketing works in today's market and much, much more.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Small business owner and entrepreneur is not the same thing. If you've got a corner shop, or you're a freelancer, or you got a small business and it makes 20, 30, 40 grand a year and the chance of going outside of that are pretty slim, you don't want to hire anybody else, you want it to be your thing, you are not an entrepreneur, entrepreneur is about taking risks in the hope of profit. Somebody that may have an existing business and they look to grow that business.  Entrepreneurship is also a mindset as well as a definition. Like having ideas, being creative, being maybe a little bit relentless, you