The Disruptive Entrepreneur

Ever encountered a troll or a basher online? These people might not be new to any entrepreneur’s social media accounts. They frequent the comments section and say the rude and most judgmental things. But, being reactive when dealing with this kind of situation won’t do you any good. In the latest episode, Rob teaches you how to deal with these kinds of negative people. And, the truth is you can’t really turn your back fully from some negative people because they might be even your loved ones! Rob advises you on how you can distance yourself and remain focused to your goals if this happens. Also, there are people who you think are ‘negative’ but the truth is they aren’t. Learn how to distinguish what and who can be helpful to you. Discover more about this when you tune in. KEY TAKEAWAYS The only people you need to distance yourself from are the people who gets satisfaction from seeing you fail and the people who don’t support your goals in life. Sometimes, they might be your loved ones so it will be challengi

In this world mental health day special, Rob covers the 7 tops tips for improving your mental health and how to deal with your struggles and trials of modern life. Rob reminds us that often, there are people that have it worse and we should have gratitude for what we have, but also to not be too hard on ourselves and appreciate the successes we have had in business and personal life, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. KEY TAKEAWAYS •It is okay to ask for help •Everyone struggles, despite how they appear to the world. They could be smiling but are actually crying inside. Your idols are as nervous about doing well day to day as you are. Successful people have experienced the struggle to get where they are today. •You should celebrate even the smallest of goals, not just the big wins •The personality you put out to the world is the kind of person you will attract back. If you are putting out a fake you, you will attract people who aren't being true to themselves either. •Trolls & haters' co

Like the dark side of the Force, the negative energy brought by some factors can sway an entrepreneur’s mindset. There are the bashers, the mistakes, the failures, the fears, the limitations, and other things. In this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, Rob talks to Ryan Pinnick, the Founder & CEO of SuperGenius Ltd. Rob and Ryan discuss the importance of having a stable and undefeatable mindset. An entrepreneur can be at an advantage and most probably be more successful if he knows his way to managing his own emotions and behaviour. Every move, every reaction, can affect the next plans. Yes, this can be likened to a domino effect. So, as much as possible, know how you can harness an extreme energy for the better where you can benefit yourself and the surrounding people. Ryan shares some techniques on how you can train your mind into doing it today, so don’t miss this insightful conversation. KEY TAKEAWAYS In Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich, he shared that the ultimate reason people

“I believe you can grow too fast, if you’re just obsessed about growth, things will break” Growing your business empire is a goal for most entrepreneurs, but how do you do this successfully? In this episode of the Disruptive Entrepreneur, Rob discusses Growth. He discloses his top tips on how to grow your company's success as well as discussing common shortfalls of how attempting growth can fail. Listen today to find out more about how to grow your company. KEY TAKEAWAYS REDUCE YOUR RISKS- Collaborate. Reduce your risks in the testing phase or growing your company. Progressive is looking to expand globally. Test by using a partner, they will have their own contacts, their own resources. That way, I don’t create overheads, I don’t create fixed costs and I don’t really have much risks. I am a big believer in collaborations, I know a hugely successful events company, and I always wondered how they consistently filled out huge events. I then found out they have a central company in America, and then what they d

‘Why would you not live an extraordinary life over an ordinary life when you have the choice?’ Rob is interviewing David McCourt, billionaire businessman described by ‘The Economist’ as having ‘impeccable credentials’  Over the last thirty years he has founded multiple successful companies and is one of the world’s most successful award-winning entrepreneurs with an Emmy award and a personal worth in excess of 1 billion. They discuss inspirational films, books, money, motivation and why David is only just getting started. This is an incredibly inspiring and motivational episode with huge value,  you will want to listen to it more than once get started now!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Money There are so many other more interesting things you can do with your money than buy stuff People have stuff because they want you to believe they are rich, smart, powerful and handsome. You could use your money to start a business, grow a business, help a charity to get started, help someone else, start a business or buy land and give

A lot of people can seem and look happy and bubbly externally but when it comes down to how they’re actually feeling, more and more people are struggling with negative emotions which can spiral into things such as depression. So in this episode, Rob discusses how he manages his emotions in a positive, productive way that also uplifts him when he is struggling himself.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  The more people I talk to recently are struggling with the loneliness, challenges, anxiety and depression. All of these things can come from comparing yourself to others.   All of the challenges that make you feel unmotivated and not want to do anything within business and life that aren’t extreme is what we’re dealing with in this episode.  If you’re feeling any of these negative emotions, try to convert the strong feelings into something productive. It can really end lifting you up.   My podcast, coaching calls, books and work essentially is the way I turn around that force into something productive.  I know that no matter h

Marketing is the engine of every business and it drives the revenue for every department. But how do you master marketing, increase your inbound sales and reduce the pressure on your sales team? The answer...The Elegant Sales Formula. Over the past decade, Rob has developed a proven sales formula that mixes content with relevancy to increase sales without you even having to pick up the phone. Listen in now to discover more.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Imagine a shop. Sales is when somebody visits your shop and is cross-sold and upsold but Marketing is getting that somebody into the shop in the first place. Marketing is the lifeblood of your business and where all the income comes from.   If your marketing is good it reduces the friction in the sales and you become less reliant on sales  Marketing increases sales  Marketing is inbound and generates leads, interest, referrals and clients. Sales is outbound focused.    How to flip your perception of sales using the Elegant Sales formula   Mindmap your product journey a

It’s an uphill battle to try and change your environment, to try and change the way your friends and your family act towards you, in fact, it’s much easier and much more successful to work on yourself. In today’s episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur, Rob takes you live to an open Q&A event where he answers questions on negativity, mentors and taking advice. Tune in to find out more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s far easier to act on your own inner beliefs, confidence and worth then it is to change the beliefs of your friends and family and alter the way they act towards you. You’re friends and family may come accross negative but it’s only because they care. What you can do to overcome negativity: Go out more, be home a little less and When you’re working on your vision, do it without others distraction. Always ask yourself, are they qualified to give you the advice? Because it’s vital where you take your advice from and you need to be very mindful by asking these questions: Do you respect what they’ve done H

Have you ever wondered how you would survive in business? Have you ever considered how to grow your company whilst avoiding the chaos and breakages every start-up faces? Well, in today’s episode of Disruptors, you’re about to find out! Tune in to hear Rob dive into business survival and discuss the things that break the disruption of growth. Discover how to overcome the challenges and difficulties your business will inevitably face as you grow in size and influence and learn how to focus on surviving and thriving regardless of the chaos around you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Growth Paradox Growth is the thing all entrepreneurs strive for. It’s what drives us forward each year but when is it ever enough? Because the faster you grow the more things break and the faster they break. However, if you’re okay with dealing with the breakages of growth it’s okay to grow aggressively The harder you grow the more chaos and disruption there is so, balance your growth plans with something that realistic and achievable but that’

We worry what people think about us but some common false assumptions that people make is that we can make everyone like us and that they’re thinking about us all of the time. One of the most important and liberating things is to accept that there will always be people who support you and people who don’t. KEY TAKEAWAYS In any time and space there will be someone who loves you, someone who loathes you, someone who supports you, someone who challenges you, someone who stands against you and someone who doesn’t like you. It’s likely that someone on this plant has very similar values to you but it’s also very likely that there is someone who has the complete opposite values to you. Those who have similar values to you will support you and those who have opposite values to you will challenge you. For humanity as a group to be better, individuals have to be better and to be better we have to interdependently serve each other. We all produce and consume for each other which means we all have to be better at differ

Having an unbeatable mindset actually involves not thinking about money a lot.  So, let’s go back to the basics. What do we need to know first?  Listen to Rob answer all your questions in this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast. From creating your content to having good spending habits to pricing your products and services, Rob sheds a light on how you can improve your mindset so you can always bring your A game. When you have the right attitude when you deal with every decision or every task, it’s easier to attract success and the growth of finances. Focusing on the money, and not on the process or even the value that will come out of what you’re doing, will not bring you abundance.  Start listening and learn more from Rob.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Why do some people fear success? What they are afraid of is not the success itself but the consequences that come with it in their relationships. We can’t do anything about their insecurities and their doubts about us.    How do you accurately price your produ

“I made a very strategic decision about 5 years ago to stop drinking alcohol.”  There is no judgement from me in this episode; I just wanted to share with you all my views on whether alcohol and entrepreneurship work together. I get asked about this a lot by people because I don’t drink alcohol anymore.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  As I got older my hangovers got longer and when I’m working for myself I always want to be on it and energetic. Drinking essentially made me waste a lot of time and for me, time is money.  I find that when I drink, even if I only have 2, it makes me tired, grumpy and want to go to bed early and still have a bit of a hangover the next day. For someone like me who’s an ‘all or nothing’ type of guy I could just not drink and use my time more effectively.   If drinking is a big part of your social and business life, then maybe drink on a Friday so you’re fresh and ready by Monday. Or you could just drink once a month rather than every week.  I don’t believe there’s any harm in quitting drinking a

In this truly fascinating episode, Rob is in conversation with Katie Hopkins, media personality and the most controversial former contestant of  ‘The Apprentice’. They discuss everything from the importance of being liked or not through to epilepsy and dismantling the mainstream media. This raw and honest episode is full of surprises and listening will challenge what you think about an individual who regularly polarises with her comments. If you think you know all about Katie Hopkins then listen in and find out if you really do!   KEY TAKEAWAYS You don’t genuinely need to be liked? I know all the right things I need to say and do to be loved they just don’t happen to be views that I hold. If you are honest about what you think, 50% of people may hate you but a good amount of people will warm to you because not many people are honest and prepared to be hated for it. We all go through a process of needing to reconcile what people have said about us. I need to be loved by my family and a few people who are clo

So, here’s a prelude to one of the most controversial episodes of the Disruptors Podcast which will be shown next week! Next episode will feature Katie Hopkins, a well-known English media personality. If you’ve watched the snippets that were posted on the podcast’s social media lately, then you’ve also seen the reactions of people in the comments section. Some liked it, some got curious and are waiting for the upcoming full episode, some were dismissive about Katie’s guesting, some disagreed with her comments, and so on. Rob just stayed cool and open-minded when responding to everyone. But, today, let’s listen to Rob what he thought about this whole situation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob always knew that there is a big risk interviewing big personalities like Katie Hopkins. And, when he consulted a few people just to test the waters if this will be a great idea, most said yes because they thought the discussion will be interesting. Rob doesn’t want any discussion to turn political, so it was a full-on effort for him t

‘The business will only grow at the speed you grow.’ In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Rob dives deep on how you can start and scale any business in any industry. If you ask what should be on your planning board, then first, know your ultimate vision. When you’re aware of it, deciding on the strategies, management, sales & marketing, and the product & services you’ll offer, will be manageable. Aside from these, Rob also discusses the four stages of scaling up a business, the value of your team in your business, and the benefits of self-actualisation. Everything should get easier to plan and execute since Rob got everything covered today. Start tuning in to discover more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Vision – Before you plan on the technical side (operations, human resource, finance, etc.), make sure you’ve created a clear-cut vision for yourself and the business. But don’t be too anal about it you’d end up perfecting it for years before you start the business—you can start with one sentence and make it dev

In this episode of TDE Rob explains how you can improve your sleep by becoming more strategic and less operational within your business. Rob also covers the importance of marketing and sales within your business and how you can make improve your systems so that your business becomes more sustainable.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark and I draw half of the profit and reinvest the rest back into the business and have done for several years. Look at what your net profits are, look at what you’ve got in your retained profits and make a goal of withdrawing X amount and retain X amount. You’ve got to feel like you’re earning enough out of your business to feel grateful to be in your business otherwise you’ll resent your business if you’re working in it all of the time and the profit is always a promise for the future but not today When you hire staff, try your best to make sure that they’re revenue-generating and their salary is paid for by their job. People will react in an emotionally volatile way and will be more suscepti

“All depression and loneliness by definition is just 10x worse in business when you’re alone.” Entrepreneurs aren’t bulletproof in terms of their well-being. The rollercoaster of schedule, tasks, and various people you meet can take its toll on your mental health, and consequently, on your business. In this episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, Rob helps you on dealing with depression in business. First off, it’s important to consult a professional when you think you’re feeling there’s something wrong. The following are just different ways on how you can understand your mind and personality to avoid any mental illness from happening and to keep your business running. A high-performance company needs individuals with healthy mental well-being. Discover more when you tune in. KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s OKAY to ask for help; it’s okay to be vulnerable. It doesn’t mean that you’re weak and incapable. You’re just acknowledging that you’re human—you’re not a superhuman, a god, or an omnipotent body. We face chal

In this episode of TDE Rob explains the tasks that your social media manager should be doing and why each task is important. He also breaks down how you should portion the different types of content up. Find out how you can get the most out of outsourcing your social media by listening to this episode…  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Give them the job specification, the mission and vision of your business, the key result areas, the income generating tasks and then the other tasks.   Some of the tasks should be:  Let them run with the social media that you use the least using an app or software where you don’t have to give them your passwords but can still give them access to your account.  Get them to repurpose your content that you’re not already posting into. For example, take a FB live video and create other social media posts from that.  You want them to increase the amount of posting that you already do. E.g. If you post once a week, get them to post once a day.  Have them set up your own business groups on your soci

Today on the 400th episode of The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, Rob Moore talks to successful people in the creatives and arts industry. We have Kevin Clifton, Ricky Wilde & Jake Wood to talk about their respective careers and how they’re able to climb up the ladder of success.  For Kevin, Ricky, and Jake, hard work and determination go a long long way. Even though people say that there’s 'no money in the arts', this saying never stopped and never will stop them. Instead, it’s what makes them strive and thrive in their industries—to make their names and to mark their legacies. Start tuning in to know more about their stories in this episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS He has been dancing since he was 4 and according to him, the best dancers, just like any artists, will make you feel something. They have techniques on how to communicate their art with you effectively. People enjoy whatever you put out if they feel the authenticity and creativity. They’ll connect with it in some way or another. And, don’t even bothe

In this episode of Disruptors, Rob shares his 5 fastest ways to gain more clients for small start-ups or anyone struggling with Business. If you listen to the podcast first thing in the morning and follow the steps laid out, Rob is confident you will gain new clients by the end of the same day if you are motivated and hungry enough to get out there.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Join the relevant Facebook groups in your Niche. Begin by content marketing, get yourself seen and known. A simple Facebook search of your niche will present you all the best groups and pages relevant to your niche (check the group policies and guidelines to ensure you get the most out of the group).   Call all of your clients. Ask them for new Business or a renewal, offer them a discount to retake your products, services or packages. If they’re not interested then ask them for a referral, they are likely to know someone similar to themselves interested in your products or services.   Content market and build your network on Linkedin, the social