Dodge Woodall Network

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Andrew Threadgold sits down with Dodge Woodall to share how a 20-year career in medicine came to an abrupt end after he was investigated by the General Medical Council, and how what seemed like the worst moment of his life ultimately set him on the path to building a multi-million-pound property empire.

Andrew explains the incident that led to the investigation, after he signed cremation paperwork when a second doc...

Ibrahim Alfa Jnr opens up about a life that took him from boarding school at six years old to the front line of the techno scene, through years of crime, addiction and repeated spells in prison, and to a brush with death that led to the most honest record of his career.

Born in England to Nigerian parents and raised by foster parents in Chichester, Ibrahim was sent to boarding school at just six, with his mum paying for his care and his schooling. He was eventually asked to leave, and after losing contact with his...

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James Kerr, author of the global bestseller Legacy, sits down with Dodge Woodall to talk about what the All Blacks taught him about leadership, culture and building teams that perform when it matters.

Born in New Zealand and now based in the UK, James explains how he got inside the All Blacks camp in 2010 and what he saw there: a group of leaders with no ego, a culture built on...

Jamie Roberts opens up about a life that saw him become a British & Irish Lion, win a Grand Slam with Wales, play 94 Tests and qualify as a doctor, all while squeezing everything he could out of a career that took him around the world.

Called up for the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa aged just 22, Jamie was named player of the series even though the Lions lost. He talks about the brutal second Test at Loftus, the silent dressing room afterwards, and the moment Warren Gatland called him out in front of 70 people for chasing fame...

James Haskell and Dodge Woodall take the stage live at IdeasFest to talk about life after the final whistle, the reality of entrepreneurship and why the people who win right now are the ones who are real.

James, who won 77 caps for England, talks openly about the day he retired and went from international rugby player to having no income, no structure and no routine overnight. He explains why retirement is one of the hardest things any sportsman faces, the loss of identity that comes with it, and how seeing Matt Hampson’s career-ending injury at 21 ta...

John Burton opens up about a life that saw him become heavily involved in organised drug supply, spend years around the criminal world, receive a 19-year prison sentence and eventually turn his experience inside prison into a mission to help others.

After years of dealing drugs and working with people across the West Midlands, John was arrested in February 2011 following a major investigation into the supply of Class A and Class B drugs. The case centred around 240 kilos of cannabis alongside cocaine, with evidence gathered from phones and people connected to the operation. John was eventually...

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Keith McNicol opens up about growing up in care from the age of three, building one of the South Coast’s most iconic independent fashion stores and surviving nearly four decades in an industry that can change overnight.

Born in Glasgow in 1958, Keith spent his childhood moving between care homes in London, Torquay, Poole and Swanage. Raised by nuns and later told by his headmaster he’d never make anythin...

Dan Lerwell opens up about growing up in a fighting family in Swansea, becoming one of the toughest men in Wales, and finding his purpose in bare knuckle boxing. From street fights and prison to broken jaws, mental health struggles and a battle with bulimia, Dan shares the highs and lows behind the fighter people see in the ring.

Raised around fighting, Dan grew up watching his father and family members scrap, eventually finding his own path through judo, boxing and bare knuckle fighting. He opens up about the viral night out dressed as women that l...

What if ADHD isn't holding you back, but the very thing that's driven your success? Dodge Woodall opens up about growing up above pubs, taking business risks from the age of ten, and why he doesn't believe in failure.

Dodge sits down with the ADHD Beyond the Label team to explore how his ADHD, love of risk, and natural ability to connect with people have shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From selling nightclub tickets and toys as a kid to building businesses, selling over a million event tickets, and pivoting into Eventful Lives during lockdown, Dodge shares...

Anthony Noble opens up about serving drugs to a corrupt cop, nine years in prison, building a £12 million empire and losing it all to cocaine and gambling - before rock bottom led him to help others break free from addiction.

Raised by loving parents Lynne and John, Anthony found solace in dance from age six, traveling the world before depression pulled him back to his parents' house after overstaying his Australian visa at sixteen. Cocaine was meant to ease the pain - it became his life for twenty years. He started serving up to drug dealers t...

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Matt Robson opens up about how he went from airline pilot to building a multi-million pound property business and the mindset that turned quality properties into serious money.

Never comfortable as an employee, Matt was flying for Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong making five figures monthly when the market priced him out. So he started buying back home in Middlesbrough for £100,000 - pulling 6-7 percent yields. By 2016, he had a do...

Nigel Thompson "Jumpin Jack Frost" opens up about becoming one of the founding voices of jungle music and the years of addiction and prison that shaped the journey behind it.

Raised in 1970s Brixton in a West Indian household steeped in sound-system culture, Frost was sneaking into local dances by age nine and expelled from school for fighting, all while his father served a 12-year sentence for armed robbery. He got his start on pirate radio alongside lifelong friend and business partner Brian G, before breakbeat and acid house pulled him toward what became jungle. He...

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Paul Smith opens up about how he built a nine-figure property portfolio and the mindset that turned overlooked deals into serious money.

Raised by two teachers in Yorkshire, Paul was doing house refurbs with his dad from age seven. He bought his first property outright for nine grand, did it up, sold it, and repeated the process three more times before he even realised he had a system. He bre...

Geraint Anderson opens up about life inside the City at the height of its excess - and what it cost him to write it all down in City Boy.

He breaks down how he rose from intern to running one of London's top equity teams on charm, cocaine and relentless client entertaining, and the bonus-driven bravado that came with it. He gets into the drug-fuelled deal-making, the anonymous column written under everyone's nose, and the 2008 reckoning that pushed him out - plus what came next: writing under his own name and studying the narcissism he now...

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John Reynolds opens up about what it really takes to build a £250M property empire from scratch - and the brutal realities that come with chasing opportunity at scale.

Drawing on decades in the industry, he breaks down how he went from commission-only sales to spotting a once-in-a-generation shift in the market - turning overlooked office buildings into high-value residential developments before most people even understood the opportunity. He take...

Phillip Dugas opens up about a subject almost nobody talks about - the hidden abuse good, strong men suffer at the hands of narcissistic partners, and why most blokes wouldn't even recognise it's happening to them.

Drawing on years of coaching men - athletes, entrepreneurs, even a US Navy SEAL - he breaks down how it starts: the love bombing and perfect-couple stage that curdles into years of walking on eggshells. He talks Dodge through gaslighting, isolation, and the gulf between a narcissist's public charm and private cruelty - the reason nobody believes the man when...

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Al Barratt shares how he built Grenade from a £500 startup loan into a business last valued at £611 million, disrupting chocolate aisles and petrol station shelves across the UK before catching the attention of the world's biggest confectionery players.

Alan explains how staying lean in the early years, refusing to pigeonhole the brand into one niche, and deliberately choosing physical retail over social media dependency played a central role in scali...

Alan Warman opens up about a life spent building Ibiza's clubbing empire from nothing - starting as a council kid from West London throwing 800-person parties in his nan's back garden, and ending up as one of the island's most influential promoters of all time.

Alongside his wild, unpredictable business partner "Mad" Tommy Mack, Alan helped launch Mad Mondays at Ku and Pacha, Wild Wednesday at Amnesia, and the legendary Black & White parties at Es Paradis - even packing 5,500 people into the Royal Albert Hall along the way. He talks about giving Carl Cox, Sasha and...

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Ian Kerr built one of the UK's leading sports travel businesses, growing an independently booked trip to watch cricket in South Africa into an £8 million operation trusted by the BBC, national press and high-profile clients.

But behind the success lies a story of sacrifice and resilience. Years of relentless travel strained his health and his marriage, before the pandemic forced refunds, redundancies and the collapse of the business, and a la...

Danny Harkins opens up about a life that spun from boxing gyms and factory floors into one of the most feared debt-collecting operations in the south of England - and the forty-three-year sentence that came crashing down on him and his crew.

What started as five limited companies, eighty-odd cars on the forecourt, and three debt collectors on retainer became a spiral of ego, cocaine, and violence - ending in a petrol-bombed gym, a botched kidnap, and years behind bars. He talks about the fallout with his oldest friend, the vengeance he carried inside, and the...

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Chris Gore opens up about a life built on discipline, risk, and the relentless itch to build something of his own - from the barracks of the British Army to the boardrooms of London, Hong Kong, and beyond.

What started in the military - press-ups, postings, and a thirty-year-old lad sat in North London wondering what on earth to do with an MBA - became a decade-long obsession with pro...

How real entrepreneurs create opportunities, and why waiting for them is the biggest mistake you can make.

Dodge gets into what it really takes to build the mindset that opens doors. Why, in a world obsessed with apps and algorithms, the answer is within you.

Why being genuine, asking the right questions, and dropping your guard will do more for your business than any platform ever will.

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Dean Connell opens up about a life built on the doors, the debt, and the code of the street - from drinking in Basildon pubs at fifteen to becoming one of the most feared debt collectors in the UK.

What started on the club doors of Essex in the early 90s - nights at Raquel's, working for Mick Kelly, watching a world of glass, crack, and chaos unfold around him - became a decade-long career chasing down people who thought they could walk away from what they owed. Professional knockers. Dodgy developers. Builders who liquidated companies to...

How to keep people coming back to your business, and what could be making them leave for good.

Dodge gets into what it really takes to make people return, again and again, whether you're running a festival, a podcast, or a local restaurant. Experience beats everything, the night he realised cold pints and a warm welcome matter more than the headline act, why standards are the bar you set for yourself, and why in a world full of AI and fake everything, keeping it real is your biggest edge.

Why showing up for independent...

West Ham TV has become one of the most recognisable fan channels in football, giving supporters a voice through some of the club's most turbulent years. What started as a passion project has grown into a platform followed by thousands of fans, documenting the highs, lows and controversies surrounding West Ham United.

In this conversation, the team behind West Ham TV, Nicky Hawkins & Dan Lawless reflect on the club's dramatic decline, the move from Upton Park to the London Stadium, their frustrations with the ownership of David Sullivan, and the growing disconnect between the club and...

Why do the founders who make it keep going even when nobody's watching and nothing seems to be working? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into the unseen return of just keeping going, and why your self-development is the biggest reward you're not counting.

Dodge gets into the part of business nobody talks about, the messy middle, when it's relentless, unrewarding, and no one's watching, but you're still showing up. Dodge talks about the night he opened a club, invited everyone, and nobody came, why spreading your bets protects everything you've built, and why the return you're not...

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Eddie Gilmour built one of the UK's leading luxury security businesses, growing it from a start-up venture into a £9 million operation protecting high-profile clients, luxury retailers, VIPs and valuable assets across the country.

But behind the success lies a story of sacrifice, resilience and relentless determination.

Raised in a tough environment, Eddie joined the Royal Marines before embarking on a distinguished career as a detective, specialising in cove...

What if the most powerful business tool you own is the phone already in your pocket? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into why he's kept the same number since 1995, never sent an email in 30 years, and why your contacts are yours to keep.

Dodge gets into owning your relationships in business. Dodge talks about why he's kept the same phone number since 1995, why he's never sent an email in 30 years, and how your phone can open more doors than you think. The difference between chasing attention and building real connections, and why your contacts are yours to...

Charlie Robert "Big Stacks" became an internet sensation after a joke video declaring himself the "UK's Hardest Man" spiralled into a viral phenomenon. What started as comedy quickly attracted fighters, influencers and millions of viewers, turning him into one of social media's most recognisable characters.

But behind the viral clips lies a troubled past. Growing up on a council estate, Charlie spent years involved in crime, violence and prison, accumulating dozens of arrests and multiple jail sentences before eventually deciding to change direction. Now focused on boxing, content creation and building a better future, he reflects...

Why do so many founders think their story isn't worth telling? Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on dropping the front, showing up even when people are laughing, and why the hard parts of your journey are your biggest business asset.

Dodge gets into why telling your real story, the hard parts, the chaos, the moments you nearly lost everything, is the most powerful thing any business owner can do. Dodge talks about why people hold back, why dropping the front builds more trust than any polished post, and why the ones who just kept showing...

Mike Bates opens up about two decades spent on the frontline of Britain’s counter-terror operations - from the aftermath of 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing to covert surveillance, terror networks, and life inside one of the country’s most secretive worlds. Living a double life, Mike reflects on the pressure of stopping attacks before they happened, the psychological toll of the job, and the brutal realities he witnessed during the war on terror.

But behind the mission was a man battling trauma, identity, and loss. Mike speaks openly about nearly losing his son, leaving the worl...

If AI can do everything, what actually makes you valuable? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his take on why your personality, your presence, and your ability to connect are the one thing no algorithm will ever replace.

Dodge and Mark dig into one of the biggest questions in business right now if AI can do everything, what makes you valuable? From cringing at ChatGPT CVs to the real story of how Olly's bravery in a room changed everything, Dodge gives his straight talking take on why your personality, your presence and your ability to truly connect with...

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Kevin Viles opens up about the journey that took him from painting ships and taking risks abroad to building relationships inside the world of billionaires, investors and multi-billion-pound superyacht companies.

From working on naval frigates and ferries to landing life-changing opportunities in Dubai, Kevin reflects on the graft, hustle and instincts that helped him break into one of the most exclusive industries in the world. But behind the business dea...

How do you know when it's time to quit your job and go all in on your business? Founder Dodge Woodall gives his straight-talking take on business plans, staying true to yourself as you grow, and why looking after your mind is the most underrated thing any founder can do.

Dodge answers questions from listeners tackling the real pressures of building a business right now, from staying true to yourself as things grow, to whether a business plan actually matters, to knowing when to go all in and quit your job. Dodge gives his take on...

Chris Amey opens up about three decades in policing - from joining the Met in the early nineties to dealing with football hooliganism, riots, major events, and the changing face of the force. From Chelsea, Millwall, West Ham and Tottenham clashes to control rooms, CCTV, public order units and moments of real danger, he reflects on what it was like policing London when the streets could turn quickly.

But behind the uniform was a career shaped by pressure, politics, trauma, and frustration. Chris speaks honestly about austerity, recruitment, falling standards, police pay, vetting failures, misconduct, PTSD...

Why do so many founders struggle to let go of control even when it's holding everything back? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into hiring people better than you, spotting an opportunity, building and selling a business he never planned, and why staying nimble beats having a plan.

Dodge gets into the moment every business owner eventually faces, when what you've built starts to outgrow you. Dodge talks about letting go of control, hiring people who are better than you at the things you're not, and why the lifestyle business model beats chasing an empire. He also opens...

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Sean Standerwick opens up about building a wealth management business from £20 million to over £260 million, and the lessons learned along the way about money, discipline, and long-term thinking. What started as a traditional, hands-off advisory firm evolved into a modern, high-touch service built around ongoing relationships, smarter investing, and helping clients actually understand how to build real wealth. At its core, it’s not just about numbers - it’s about financial peace of...

Mathew Pritchard opens up about a life built on chaos, extremes, and reinvention - from skateboarding in Cardiff to becoming one of the most recognisable faces of Dirty Sanchez. What started as mates pushing boundaries on camera became an MTV phenomenon, taking them from the House of Doom to packed festivals, nightclub tours, Gumball Rally madness, and a world where the more outrageous it got, the bigger the reaction became.

But behind the laughs and carnage was a darker reality - years of heavy partying, pressure, fractured friendships, anxiety, addiction, and a lifestyle that eventually caught...

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Why will showing up consistently over time always beat trying to look the part? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into what personal branding really means, why reputation is everything, and what actually builds trust in business.

Dodge talks about what personal branding actually means when you strip away the noise, why your reputation is the only thing that truly follows you in business, and why being consistent and showing up over time will always beat trying to look the part.