by Alex Connor
Curious Conversations is a space for real, unscripted dialogue where ideas are explored, not forced. Evolving from the Roar Knowledge podcast, this is less about talking at you… and more about thinking with you. When you release the need to be right, you don’t become wrong... you become curious. From performance, mindset, and health to business, culture, and life. Just conversations worth listening to. For more, follow along on Instagram @_alexconnor
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June 25, 2026
<p>In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach, entrepreneur, and content creator Matt West for an honest conversation about discipline, consistency, content creation, business growth, and what it really takes to build something meaningful over time.</p><p>Known for his viral FWTLO ("F*** With The Lights On") movement and millions of followers across social media, Matt shares the lessons, setbacks, mindset shifts, and years of relentless work that shaped his journey from personal trainer to one of the most recognisable figures in the online fitness industry.</p><p>This isn't a conversation about overnight success. It's a deep dive into consistency, purpose, identity, content creation, entrepreneurship, and why the people who succeed are often the ones who simply refuse to quit.</p><p>Conversations worth listening to...</p><p>_</p><p>0:00 Introduction<br>1:53 Matt's Mission: Building Confidence Through Fitness<br>3:27 How the Viral "Sock Series" Was Created<br>7:04 Why Most Creators Build the Wrong Audience<br>8:15 Followers Don't Create Fulfilment<br>9:35 Success Isn't One Person or One Secret<br>17:52 The Truth Behind Overnight Success<br>19:30 Growing Beyond Self-Doubt<br>30:11 The Bamboo Tree Effect<br>31:17 3,048 Posts Later<br>34:59 Consistency Beats Every Shortcut<br>36:37 The River Through the Rock Analogy<br>37:23 Fall in Love with the Process<br>41:00 Why People Keep Searching for Magic Pills<br>42:22 The Problem with Business Gurus<br>43:15 Building Trust Instead of Chasing Sales<br>48:57 Creating Content That Educates, Not Manipulates<br>1:16:26 The Small Piece of Paper That Changed Everything<br>1:18:42 Never Forget Where You Came From<br>1:28:40 The Message Matt Wants Everyone to Hear</p><p>_</p><p>Follow Matt West:<br>Instagram: @mattwest_roadtoaesthetics</p><p>_</p><p>Follow Alex Connor:<br>Instagram: @physiquesby_alex<br>Instagram: @_alexconnor</p><p>_</p><p>If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who'd genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.</p>
May 28, 2026
<p>In this episode of Curious Conversations, Alex Connor sits down with online coach and entrepreneur Alex Gamble for an honest conversation about business, coaching, content creation, risk-taking, and the realities behind building something meaningful over time.</p><p>From charging $12.95 a week for personalised coaching to building a multi-coach online business, Alex shares the lessons, mistakes, mindset shifts, and experiences that shaped the journey; including burnout, perfectionism, hiring the right people, and learning when to stop playing it safe.</p><p>This isn’t a “10 steps to success” conversation. It’s two coaches sitting down to unpack the realities of growth, business, and the process of figuring things out as you go.</p><p>Conversations worth listening to... _</p><p>0:00 Introduction</p><p>1:33 How Alex Gamble Defines His Coaching Business</p><p>3:32 The Origin Story — From Football to PT</p><p>5:13 Burning Out Doing 60 PT Sessions a Week</p><p>7:43 Why Getting Results Is Only Half the Job</p><p>11:20 How Coaching Coaches Made Him Better</p><p>13:57 The Hardest Part of Business — Hiring People</p><p>21:14 Why “Done” Beats “Perfect”</p><p>24:13 Getting Comfortable on Camera</p><p>27:22 Why It Took 4–5 Years for Content to Gain Traction</p><p>28:42 You Don’t Need a Big Following to Build a Business</p><p>33:57 The Free Session Strategy That Built His Client Base</p><p>41:16 The $12.95 Coaching Story</p><p>49:26 Advice to His Younger Self</p><p>52:14 Future Plans & Staying Focused</p><p>57:00 Why Business Owners Need Proper Downtime</p><p>_Follow Alex Gamble: Instagram: @alexgamblecoach</p><p>_Follow Alex Connor: Instagram: @physiquesby_alex</p><p>Instagram: @_alexconnor</p><p>_If you enjoyed the conversation, feel free to subscribe, leave a rating, or share it with someone who’d genuinely enjoy sitting in on it too.</p>
April 24, 2026
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Curious Conversations is a space for real, unscripted dialogue where ideas are explored, not forced.
Evolving from the Roar Knowledge podcast, this is less about talking at you… and more about thinking with you.
When you release the need to be right, you don’t become wrong... you become curious.
From performance, mindset, and health to business, culture, and life. Just conversations worth listening to.
For more, follow along on Instagram @_alexconnor
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