Wake Up with Chris Donnelly
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<div> <br> A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules.<br> <br> That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths.<br> <br> Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary. <br> <br> <br> </div>
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September 5, 2025
S2 Ep7: The Man Behind the Sidemen’s $100 Million Global Empire | Jordan Schwarzenberger
<div>How do you build a $100 million creator business from scratch?<br> <br> This week, Chris sat down with Jordan Schwarzenberger, the man behind the Sidemen’s explosive business empire.<br> <br> From YouTube videos to burger chains, clothing brands, and viral drinks, Jordan has helped turn a group of creators into a $100M+ powerhouse.<br> <br> In this episode, he breaks down:<br> <br> - How the Sidemen scaled from content to commerce<br> - The blueprint for building creator-led IP<br> - The biggest mistakes creators make when launching products<br> - Why community is everything, and how to lose it in seconds<br> - What makes a product actually go viral<br> - The highs, lows, and lessons from building with one of the biggest creator groups in the world<br> <br> If you’re a creator, founder, or entrepreneur who wants to turn attention into assets, this is the playbook.<br> <br> 0:00 Introduction<br> 2:15 Jordan Early Years<br> 7:05 Why You Shouldn't Go To Uni<br> 10:15 What is a Monoculture?<br> 13:55 Moving from Vice to LadBible<br> 19:15 Jordan Starting His Own Agency<br> 22:45 The Success of Chicken Shop Date<br> 25:15 How to Command a Room When You're Younger<br> 31:15 Jordan Starting with the Sidemen<br> 35:15 Creating VIRAL Sidemen Brand<br> 39:15 The Worst Business to Start<br> 44:15 What Does Success Look Like for the Sidemen<br> 45:15 Is There Competition with Prime?<br> 47:15 How to Monetise Your Audience<br> 49:15 How to Create Your Own IP<br> 53:15 How to Build the Right Brand After Going Viral<br> 58:15 Build Out Your Brand<br> 1:04:15 Entertainment Vs Education <br> 1:06:15 Creator Enterprise, Going Into SaaS<br> 1:09:15 What Should Creators Stop Doing<br> <br> Follow Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/</a><br> Follow Jordan: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanschwarz/">https://www.instagram.com/jordanschwarz/</a> </div>
August 29, 2025
S2 Ep6: Psychology Hacks of the World's Best Advertisers - Rory Sutherland
<div>Ever wondered why your perfectly logical idea still flops?<br> <br> Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, thinks logic is the real enemy of innovation.<br> <br> In this episode, Rory dismantles everything you thought you knew about business, branding, and consumer behaviour. From pricing psychology to irrational decision-making, he shows why people don’t buy what's logical, they buy what feels right. And if you’re a founder, marketer, or builder of any kind, this episode is your blueprint for thinking differently.<br> <br> Here’s what we cover:<br> • Why logic kills creativity in business<br> • The psychological levers that actually drive sales<br> • Why branding is about perception, not performance<br> • What most startups get wrong about value<br> <br> But this isn’t just theory. Rory also talks about:<br> • The danger of over - optimisation<br> • Why data can’t explain human behaviour<br> • How real innovation happens outside the spreadsheet<br> <br> If you want to build a brand that people fall in love with, not just tolerate, this is the episode to watch.<br> <br> Sign up to Revolut Business at <a href="https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup">https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup</a> and add money to your account before September 14th, 2025, to receive a £200 / $200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply. Available for new Business customers in the UK and US.<br> <br> US Customers: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. The Revolut USA Prepaid Visa and Prepaid Mastercard are issued by Lead Bank pursuant to licensing by Visa(c) U.S.A. Inc. and Mastercard International for Mastercard cards. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See <a href="https://www.revolut.com/en-US/">https://www.revolut.com/en-US/</a> for more details. <br> <br> 00:00 Introduction<br> 03:04 Fat-Tailed Marketing<br> 05:40 Blockbuster Not Buying Netflix<br> 11:35 Reverse Benchmarking<br> 20:40 Business Idea: Car Rental Company<br> 26:30 How to Think Non-Rationally<br> 36:30 Reframing the Value of Something Psychologically<br> 39:00 Perception vs Value<br> 43:00 Success of Family-Run Business <br> 49:00 Jaguar Marketing<br> 53:20 Why People HATE Innovation and New Inventions<br> 1:03:40 Why Is Marketing Doomed?<br> 1:10:30 Heathrow Pod<br> 1:23:45 Best Marketing Ever<br> 1:25:50 How Marketing Is Changing with AI<br> 1:32:00 Think Like a Cop<br> 1:38:00 How Increasing Your Price Can Make You More Money<br> 1:45:00 How to Find the Best House<br> 1:54:05 How Are Older People Going to Deal with AI?<br> 1:56:50 Why Millionaires Are Leaving the UK<br> 2:01:30 Why the Tax System Is F*cked for Young People<br> <br> Follow Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/</a> <br> Follow Rory: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/?originalSubdomain=uk">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> </div>
August 22, 2025
S2 Ep5: How I went from ZERO To $500 Million In ECOM in 3 Years | Davie Fogarty
<div>Ever wondered what it takes to go from $0 to $100 million?<br> <br> Davie Fogarty did that with 1 product in 1 year. After 7 failed startups, Davie finally cracked the code, and built The Oodie, one of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands in the world.<br> <br> In this episode, he shares his exact formula:<br> <br> • How to find the right product<br> • His Facebook ad strategy that generated $1M in a day<br> • Marketing, sales, and operations at scale<br> • What most founders get wrong when building a business<br> <br> But this isn’t just the highlight reel. Davie also opens up about the darker side:<br> <br> • Panic attacks, burnout, and stress-induced rashes<br> • The pressure of success, and nearly walking away from it all<br> • Why the biggest wins can also be the loneliest<br> <br> And now? He’s using everything he learned to help millions and investing in them on SharkTank. This is his most honest, unfiltered conversation yet, and if you're serious about building a business, you need to hear it.<br> <br> Sign up to Revolut Business at <a href="https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup">https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup</a> and add money to your account before August 31st, 2025, to receive a £200 / $200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply. Available for new Business customers in the UK and US.<br> <br> US Customers: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. The Revolut USA Prepaid Visa and Prepaid Mastercard are issued by Lead Bank pursuant to licensing by Visa(c) U.S.A. Inc. and Mastercard International for Mastercard cards. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See <a href="https://www.revolut.com/en-US/">https://www.revolut.com/en-US/</a> for more details. <br> <br> Chapters: <br> 0:00 Introduction <br> 2:20 Davie early years <br> 6:00 from 0 to 10M in first year <br> 7:00 Skill to build a 10M business<br> 8:00 how to jump on trends <br> 10:30 Why are scared of Ai <br> 11:30 Davie's E-commerce success <br> 13:30 Launching 10 businesses at the same time <br> 18:00 Fear of failing <br> 19:00 Davie's Health Challenges <br> 25:00 Competitiveness <br> 26:00 Understanding Anxiety <br> 30:00 Flexing <br> 34:10 How Oddie exploded (finding the right market) <br> 33:00 Riches in the niches <br> 33:30 How to find the perfect product <br> 37:00 The importance of building a brand not just selling a product <br> 40:00 Best tools find trending E commerce business <br> 42:00 Why Davie stepped down as CEO<br> 45:50 Shark Tank <br> 53:00 E Commerce Exits <br> 1:00:00 Losing money on crypto <br> 1:01:00 Davies fear of Public speaking <br> 1:02:40 Life now after Business <br> 1:07:00 The people who were with you when you had nothing <br> 1:08:50 Biggest Secret about Billionaires <br> 1:10:00 How to stop caring what people think of you <br> 1:13:20 Stop following your passion<br> <br> Follow Chris: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/</a> <br> Follow Davie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daviefogarty/">https://www.instagram.com/daviefogarty/</a> </div>
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- What is Wake Up with Chris Donnelly?
<div> <br> A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules.<br> <br> That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths.<br> <br> Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary. <br> <br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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