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Every Friday Dodge gets interviewed by Co-Host Mark Masters (You Are The Media). Dodge and Mark answer your questions, covering how to protect your time and energy in business, what to get right when building without outside investment, and why bringing people together in person is still one of the smartest things any business can do. Want to be a guest on our 'Founder' show? - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re a Founder and would like to come on the podcast then you can apply on the link here 👉 DodgeWoodall.com/guest Paul Richardson opens up about a journey defined by instinct, timing, and building one of the most iconic modern business success stories from the inside out. After meeting Gymshark founders Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan in a local gym, he stepped into a business that was already growing fast but lacked structure, systems, and experience. Acting as a “fixer,” he brought organisation, connections, and key people into the business - most notably CEO Steve Hewitt - helping transform Gymshark from a £4.5 million operation into a global powerhouse. What followed was explosive growth, fuelled by early social media, smart branding, and a young, hungry team riding a wave few truly understood at the time. But behind the billion-pound valuation was pressure, tough decisions, and real growing pains - from resolving founder conflicts and implementing structure, to scaling teams into the hundreds and navigating high-stakes investment deals. Paul reflects on the importance of timing, culture, and having the right people around you, as well as knowing when to step away. After exiting, he’s focused on building again - this time alongside his daughters - applying the same lessons in a more grounded way. It’s a rare insight into what it really takes to scale a business at speed, manage success, and stay in the game long enough to catch the wave. This is the eventful life of Paul Richardson. Got your Brevo assets ready, here's everything you need. Promo code: DODGE50 This episode is sponsored by Brevo. Use code DODGE50 for 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for your first 3 months 👇🏼 https://www.brevo.com/partners/dodge/?utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=dodge&utm_campaign=youtube #Brevo #BrevoPartner All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday Dodge gets interviewed by Co-Host Mark Masters (You Are The Media). This chat is all about why live experiences are more powerful and more needed than ever, how Dodge went from selling queue jump tickets as a ten year old to building a festival that has sold over a million tickets across nearly two decades, and why in a world of doomscrolling and digital everything, getting people in a room together is becoming the most valuable thing you can offer. Dodge also opens up about remortgaging his house, signing a ten year personal guarantee and the brutal reality of what it actually takes to build a live event that survives long after the competition has disappeared. Guest - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rooney and Grant Smith open up about a life built on risk, resilience, and relentless graft - from teenage beginnings in the underground music scene to becoming pioneers of the UK rave and events industry. Starting out young, they threw themselves into record production, launched their own label, and quickly learned hard lessons after being burned by shady distributors. As the rave scene exploded, they evolved with it - moving from pressing vinyl and selling records directly to shops, to promoting club nights, running record stores, and staging major events at iconic venues like Bagley’s, Brixton Academy, Alexandra Palace, and the Sanctuary. But behind the success was constant pressure - financial gambles, volatile crowds, industry setbacks, and moments where one bad call could wipe everything out. From building brands like Dreamscape and One Nation to navigating the shift from underground raves to large-scale festivals, they reflect on a journey shaped by reinvention, risk-taking, and a genuine love for bringing people together. Through it all, their long-standing partnership has remained at the heart of everything - built on trust, instinct, and decades of surviving the highs and lows of the events world side by side. This is the eventful life of Paul Rooney and Grant Smith. If you’re an Entrepreneur or Business Owner and would like to come on the podcast then you can apply on the link here 👉 DodgeWoodall.com/guest All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday Dodge gets interviewed by Co-Host Mark Masters (You Are The Media). This chat is all about what it means to back yourself when no one else will, why so many people are held back by the fear of being judged, and why feedback from the right people is the only thing that tells you if you're on the right track. Dodge talks about building businesses from nothing without outside investment, why you have to promote yourself if you want to make it, and how backing the people around you is just as important as backing yourself. Guest - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday Dodge gets interviewed by Co-Host Mark Masters (You Are The Media) This chat is all about what it looks and feels like to start something from absolutely nothing, why so many people sit on ideas for years and never act on them, and why naivety and curiosity are more powerful than any business plan. Dodge talks about the reality of entrepreneurship, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the people who quietly want you to fail and why doing your homework, and just being yourself is what separates the ones who make it from the ones who don't. Guest - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Harpin reflects on the journey of building HomeServe from a struggling startup into a multi-billion-pound business - a story shaped by risk, resilience, and relentless belief. From nearly going bust in the early days to transforming a simple plumbing emergency service into a global home assistance giant, he opens up about the pressure, pivots, and hard-won decisions that defined the ride. He shares the reality behind scaling a company over three decades - making painful mistakes, giving away equity to survive, almost running out of money more than once, and learning when to back people better than himself. From cracking the UK market to navigating the brutal lessons of France, Australia, and America, Richard reveals what it really takes to build internationally, lead through uncertainty, and keep growing without losing focus. But this isn’t just a story about money. He speaks honestly about the sacrifices behind success - the family time missed, the emotional weight of leadership, and the lessons that only come from building something the hard way. He also reflects on life after the HomeServe sale, why wealth never became the end goal, and why he’s now focused on backing the next generation of entrepreneurs. This is an insightful look at what it really takes to build at scale, survive the setbacks, and create lasting success. This is the eventful life of Richard Harpin. Find out more about Richard Harpin here: https://www.richardharpin.com/ All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Epstein opens up about a life shaped by chaos, violence, and survival, growing up in the care system and navigating a childhood filled with instability, neglect, and trauma. From spending years in foster homes and boarding schools to being exposed to grooming and abuse at a young age, he reflects on how a lack of support and role models pushed him toward anger, street life, and crime. What followed was a life on the edge, involving gangs, drugs, prison, and working as an enforcer in London’s criminal underworld.  But Epstein’s story is also one of transformation. After years immersed in crime and addiction, he channelled his aggression into professional cage fighting, building a reputation as a fearless competitor who would fight anyone. Later, he found a new path through stunt work and film, turning the violence and discipline of his past into a career on screen. It’s a brutally honest conversation about survival, redemption, and the long road from the streets to rebuilding a life.  This is the eventful life of Mark Epstein. All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter DeFreitas opens up on a life forged in violence, loyalty, and survival - from the streets of East London to the heart of world championship boxing. Before the spotlight, his reputation was built the hard way, navigating crime, conflict, and a world where respect had to be earned and defended. As the right-hand man to Nigel Benn, he stepped into boxing’s inner circle - negotiating high-stakes deals, protecting his fighter at all costs, and going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful figures in the sport. He reveals the truth behind boxing’s ruthless politics, where loyalty is rare, trust is dangerous, and one wrong move can change everything. But with success came consequences. He speaks openly about the price he paid - the relationships strained, the regrets that linger, and the reality of a life lived on the edge. This is a raw, unfiltered look at what it really takes to survive at the top. This is the eventful life of Peter DeFreitas. All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Moody opens up about life after rugby, reflecting on the highs of captaining England to World Cup glory and the brutal physical and mental toll the sport took behind the scenes. From relentless injuries to the pressure of leading a national team, he shares how discipline, resilience and identity shaped both his playing career and the transition that followed. He speaks about the reality of elite sport - the constant pain, the sacrifices away from family, and the struggle many athletes face when the career that defined them suddenly ends. Moody discusses rebuilding purpose after retirement, channeling the same drive that fueled his rugby career into business, media and charity work, while learning to adapt his competitive mindset to life beyond the pitch. Fiercely committed and deeply reflective, Lewis reveals how leadership, adversity and accountability forged the person he is today - and why the lessons from rugby continue to shape everything he does. He also speaks openly about his Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis, sharing how the progressive condition has changed daily life while highlighting the resilience and mindset he’s using to face it - focusing on staying positive, adapting to the challenges, and continuing to support awareness for MND within the rugby community. This is the eventful life of Lewis Moody. https://uk.emma-live.com/LewisMoodyDinner All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneurs are leaving the UK in record numbers - and many of them are heading to Dubai. But is it really the tax-free paradise people claim, or just another overhyped billionaire playground? In this episode we fly to Dubai to find out what’s actually going on. From multimillionaire founders and property developers to ex-Special Forces leader Ollie Ollerton, we speak to the people building businesses and new lives in one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. They reveal the truth about the opportunities, the costs, the mindset and why thousands of entrepreneurs are choosing Dubai over the UK. From billionaires and beach clubs to startup founders chasing opportunity, this is a raw look inside the city that’s becoming the global hub for ambition. This is DUBAI UNCOVERED. 🇦🇪 All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Sinclair opens up about building an 18-brand empire spanning childcare, leisure, food services and hospitality - with 45 companies on Companies House and over 2,000 employees. From buying five businesses in a single year to adding £23 million in revenue, he shares how he leverages distribution, management teams and “love, want and need” sectors to scale aggressively through smart acquisitions. He speaks about the pressures of entrepreneurship - £18 million in loans, a £1.5-2 million monthly payroll, dark moments behind the scenes, and why “happiness is a little bit boring” for someone wired to build. Fiercely ambitious and relentlessly driven, James reveals his obsession with growth, buying established businesses over starting from scratch, and his refusal to ever retire - even if the only breaking point is death. This is the eventful life of James Sinclair. All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farard Darver opens up about leaving a 16-year military career - including tours in Afghanistan - to build a global CBD brand from scratch. After battling chronic pain and relying on painkillers, he discovered an alternative that would change his life and spark a new mission. What started as a personal solution is now a company operating across multiple continents, backed by 38 investors, and on track to become a £1 billion enterprise. He speaks candidly about the reality of entrepreneurship - walking away from a guaranteed pension, risking everything, raising £2.2 million, and grinding through years of uncertainty. From combat zones to boardrooms, this is a story of discipline, resilience, and betting it all on a vision. This is the eventful life of Farard Darver. Want to follow Farard's Journey? 👇 Website: https://hempehelps.com Instagram: @Hempehelps Instagram: @Farard.darver Website: https://farard.com To Get in Touch With Farard 👉 [email protected] All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maximillian White opens up about building a global empire from the ground up, moving from nightclubs, hospitality, and high risk deals to operating at a scale most people cannot even comprehend. He breaks down what it really means to be a billionaire, how business is built on risk and timing, and why scale is the only thing that truly changes the game. From running clubs and pubs at a young age to overseeing operations that move at industrial levels, this is a story about ambition, instinct, and vision. But it is not just about success. Maximillian speaks honestly about loss, pressure, and the cost of building at the top. He opens up about growing up fast, losing family, carrying guilt, and learning how to navigate grief while still running massive businesses. It is a raw conversation about resilience, responsibility, and what it takes to keep going when life hits harder than any deal ever could. This is the eventful life of Mr Maximillian White. All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Thomas (MC Flux) opens up about a life lived on the edge - from football firms, violence, and prison, to the rise of a drum & bass MC who became a defining voice of a generation. Growing up in South London, he speaks candidly about identity, addiction, reputation, and the reality behind the chaos, told by someone who was fully inside it - not watching from the sidelines. But this isn’t just about hooliganism or rave culture. Carl reflects honestly on mental health, loss, survival, and the moments that forced him to confront who he really was, as the highs faded and real life caught up. This is the Eventful Life of Carl Thomas. All Enquiries - [email protected] Website: DodgeWoodall.com YouTube: Dodge Woodall Facebook: Dodge Woodall Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall TikTok: @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.