Underdog to Owner

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By: Paul Atkins

Underdog to Owner is the podcast that uncovers the real stories behind the rise ofeveryday entrepreneurs. Hosted by Paul Atkins—who started hustling as a kid onmarket stalls and went on to co-found, build, and sell M&P Fire—each episode dives intothe journeys of business owners who began with little, sharing the lessons, setbacks,and breakthroughs that shaped their success.Key themes:- Real stories of resilience and growth- Lessons learned from failure and success- Practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs- The mindset and heart behind the hustle

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Part 2- One mans rubbish is another mans Empire! Underdog To Owner Jamie Houston Part-2
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What most people throw away, Jamie Houston turned into a thriving business.

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Houston — an entrepreneur who built successful businesses in the waste management industry. Jamie's story is proof that opportunity is everywhere, even in the things people discard.

We get into the real journey — the struggles, the grind, and the moments that almost broke everything. Jamie doesn't hold back.

If you've ever looked at an industry others overlook and thought "there might be something here" — this one's for you.


UnderdogToOwner, Jamie Houston pt 1 of how working from a young age installed the desire to succeed
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#6
06/27/2026

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Jamie is living proof that work and desire pay's off Jamie is a serial entrepreneur. It was an absolute pleasure to interview and to learn the secrets behind the success.

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From Marine life to social media success Luke Bland's Underdog to Owner story
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#6
06/06/2026

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Unbelievable journey Luke has achieved very inspiring and motivating. Listen to how he turn around and he's now smashing social media and work life balance, from marine life to using social media as a platform to help other people truly inspiring and also a great guy

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One Last Dance, i'm going all in !! Underdog To Owner
05/27/2026

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Tim shares his story, lessons, and experiences so far — and it’s genuinely inspiring.
This is the Two-part episode, so make sure you listen last dance  into Tim’s career, the moves he made, and what he’s learned along the way.

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How Tim did the Unthinkable - Underdog To Owner
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05/22/2026

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In Part 1, Tim shares his story, lessons, and experiences so far — and it’s genuinely inspiring.
This is the first of a two-part episode, so make sure you come back for Part 2 where we go deeper into Tim’s career, the moves he made, and what he’s learned along the way.

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Underdog Tow Owner - Bill Head Coach of TW1 Boxing Gym
05/09/2026

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In this episode of Underdog to Owner, I sit down with Bill, the Owner & Head Coach at TW1, to talk about what it really takes to build a boxing gym and keep it running at a high standard. We get into Bill’s journey, the mindset behind training fighters, how discipline is built day-by-day, and what TW1 stands for in the community.

If you’re into boxing, fitness, or building something real from the ground up, this conversation is packed with lessons you can apply straight away.

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Underdog To Owner.From selling Cream Eggs at School to a multimillion pound logistics business !
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04/21/2026

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In this episode of UNDERDOG TO OWNER, we sit down with BEN WELDON, a logistics business owner, to break down how he went from selling Cream Eggs at school to building a multi-million pound logistics business.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
How Ben got his first customers
The biggest mistakes he made early on (and what he’d do differently)
How he scaled operations and handled growth
The mindset shift from underdog to business owner
Advice for anyone starting a business from scratch

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UnderDog To Owner,My Guest Emily Hale, Building a hospitality Brand
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04/01/2026

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In this episode of Underdog To Owner, i speak with entrepreneur Emily Hale about her journey building her Hospitality business. We discuss all the hurdles she face as a child, business growth, ADHD, and the reality of entrepreneurship, the challenges behind building the brand and what it takes to turn an idea into a successful venture. If you are interested in business, mindset, and real determination this episode is for you.

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UnderDog To Owner Episode My Guest entrepreneur Lee Spiller
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03/12/2026

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Welcome to my very first episode: Underdog To Owner a podcast dedicated to share the stories of entrepreneurs creators & innovators who started from humble beginners and built something remarkable in this debut episode I'm joined by Lee Spiller entrepreneur and owner soccer elite. Lee shares how he turned his passion for Football into a thriving business discusses the challenge of launching soccer league and offers valuable lessons on leadership and growth whether you're passionate about sports business or personal development you find inspiration and practical advice in Lee's journey join us as we...