Today’s conversation is with John Cox. John is Managing Director of Cox & Co part of the CASA Group, property wealth specialists, a man with 20 years in the mortgage and property world, former pro rugby player, co-founder of the West End Wine Club, and someone who’s continually evolved how he works, leads, and invests.

John’s journey spans finance, sport, family business, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership. This episode digs into the mind behind one of Scotland’s most respected property investment firms and explores how he thinks about people, time, and long-term success.

Expect to Learn

• How a 20-year mortgage career evolved into running a modern property wealth management firm.
• What it was really like working with his dad and brother and why you need alignment.
• Why Cox & Co rebranded “property management” into property investment management.
• John’s philosophy of adders, subtractors and multipliers and how to identify each in your life and business.
• The reality of joining the Casa Group and becoming MD for the North.
• How John built – and why he loves – the West End Wine Club.
• Lessons from rugby at semi pro and pro level.
• How he uses a two-hour daily commute to sharpen his thinking, not waste time.
• The mentors and moments that shaped him over two decades in business.
• What success would look like for him in the next chapter.

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Today’s episode is a solo special to mark my 33rd birthday.

Every year I sit down and record one of these reflective episodes not as a list of quotes or clichés, but as a collection of the biggest truths, lessons, and mindset shifts from the last 12 months of my life and work.

This year, I’ve called it “Thoughts at 33” a mix of self-development principles, hard-earned lessons, and honest reflections on identity, business, growth, and purpose.

It’s about enjoying the game, holding your standards, resisting comfort, and realising that even in your thirties, you’re still writing the early chapters of your story.

Expect to learn:

• Why you can’t compete with someone having fun and how enjoyment multiplies discipline
• How to opt in and out of content and information with intention
• Why the sunk cost fallacy might be the anchor holding back your potential
• How to slow down time through novelty, milestones, and experiences
• The quiet confidence that comes from actually liking yourself and living in alignment
• And finally, why it’s never too late to write a new chapter - one you’re proud to live
• And much more

This episode is about clarity, control, and conviction and the mindset that no matter what’s happened before, the story isn’t over.

You’re still early. You’re still writing. And you can still change everything.

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Today’s conversation is with Andrew Wade, the founder of The Core Values Channel - a platform dedicated to exploring practical, centrist, and economically literate solutions to Britain’s biggest challenges.

Andrew’s background is in UK manufacturing and international trade, selling British products across Europe and Africa. But after seeing first-hand how political and economic decisions were damaging productivity and punishing working citizens, he decided to step forward with his own plan for national renewal.

In this conversation, we dive into his detailed proposals for fixing the UK’s cost of living crisis, reducing the national debt, and rebuilding a culture of contribution and productivity. Andrew doesn’t just critique the current system, he lays out what a sustainable, fair, and growth-focused Britain could look like.

Expect to learn:

• Why Andrew believes Britain needs a new centrist economic movement with real solutions
• How to solve the cost of living crisis without punishing productive workers
• Why cutting benefits is essential and how a community service model could work
• The problem with importing non-contributing labour and benefit dependency
• How benefit fraud, “sickfluencers,” and policy loopholes distort welfare budgets
• Why job creation must focus on manufacturing and service sector exports
• How Net Zero policies have been hijacked and the hidden costs of wind and solar
• Why Scotland’s wind contracts and solar subsidies are damaging food security
• The flaws in Gary Stevenson’s wealth tax proposal and Andrew’s alternative
• Why the UK already has multiple forms of wealth tax (CGT, IHT, Stamp Duty, Council Tax)
• How to motivate millionaires and billionaires to fund affordable housing projects
• The failure of “envy taxes” and why income tax reform is key to growth
• How immigration and youth policy must shift to reward productivity and contribution
• What individuals can do today to protect themselves from the cost of living crisis

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Today’s conversation is with Darren Grimes.

Darren is a political commentator, campaigner, and newly elected Durham County Councillor for Reform UK.

Darren first rose to prominence as a young Leave campaigner during the Brexit referendum and later founded Reasoned, a digital platform giving a voice to those who felt “silenced by the tide” of mainstream media narratives. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most outspoken defenders of free speech, British values, and political realism — often facing fierce backlash from both sides of the political divide.

In this conversation, we unpack Darren’s journey from activism to elected office, and explore his unfiltered take on modern Britain’s cultural, political, and moral challenges.

Expect to learn:

• Darren’s journey from thinking he was a liberal but has become more conservative from a young age
• The founding story of Reasoned and what it means to “stand against the tide”
• How he handled the backlash and police investigation following the David Starkey interview
• Darren’s reflections on the “tolerant left” versus the “hate-filled right”
• Why he thinks free speech is the defining issue of our time
• What Reform UK’s local success says about shifting loyalties in traditional Labour heartlands
• His stance on the “self-loathing” of modern Britain and the symbolism of “flagging”
• Why he withdrew council funding for Durham Pride — and what he’d say to those who felt excluded by that decision
• The courage required to challenge “diversity dogma” and speak publicly without fear
• How Reform UK can move beyond immigration and prove its wider competence
• His take on Net Zero, government spending, and what he calls “climate zealotry”
• The transition from media commentary into real-world governance
• What’s next for Darren personally and for Reform UK as a political force

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Today’s conversation is with Gio Vezza and Jordan O’Donnell, better known as Jezza & Jod. Two of Scotland’s fastest-rising DJs, producers, and co-founders of the PRTY collective.

From grassroots raves during lockdown to performing at Hi Ibiza, The Hydro, NRG Tenerife, and The Arches, their story is a blend of passion, persistence, and partnership. Beyond the decks, they’ve built one of the most recognisable event brands in the country, launched their own nightclub Tempo, and created a movement that’s redefining Scottish club culture.

In this episode, we go behind the music to explore how it all began, the discipline behind the madness, and what it really takes to scale from bedroom sets to international stages.

Expect to learn:

• How Jezza & Jod first started DJing together and built momentum after lockdown
• The origin story of PRTY and how the team split roles across events, branding, and performance
• How Jordan made the leap from gas engineer to full-time artist
• Gio’s early life in civil engineering and football before music took over
• The realities of performing sober vs partying and how discipline shapes consistency
• How they balance the nightlife lifestyle with training, fitness, and recovery
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Hi Ibiza, The Hydro, and The Arches
• How the PRTY merch exploded into a brand you see at every rave
• How they prepare for a major set, read a crowd, and play off each other live
• The importance of connecting with fans through community and authenticity
• Their advice for young aspiring DJs on breaking into the scene
• The song that never fails to lift the roof (yes, we talk Innerbloom)
• Who would make the Jezza & Jod “Mount Rushmore” of DJs
• What success looks like in 2030 as the PRTY movement keeps growing

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Today’s conversation is with Taylor McDonald, property investor, deal sourcer, and founder of 1st Seed Property.

Taylor’s story is one of grit, growth, and relentless self-development. From being kicked out of home at 17 to running one of Scotland’s most active sourcing businesses and building a property portfolio that now includes developments like Grey Harlings Hotel beside the fifth oldest golf course in the world, his rise has been anything but conventional.

In this conversation, we connect the dots from his early setbacks to his current success while unpacking the mindset, structure, and strategy behind scaling in property and business.

Expect to learn:

• How being kicked out at 17 shaped Taylor’s drive and identity
• Why it took until 21 for him to “knuckle down” and focus
• What first drew him to property and how he found his lane in a noisy industry
• The lessons learned from working as a chef and growing up around his dad’s landscaping business
• How mentorship and education through Paul McFadden’s Protégé programme transformed his approach
• The journey of starting, scaling, and selling his first business and why “profit is sanity, revenue is vanity”
• The biggest challenge or deal that burned him and how he responded
• What it takes to balance being both an investor and a sourcing business owner
• How to identify the right joint venture and private finance partners
• The confidence and vision behind the Grey Harlings hotel redevelopment in Montrose
• Why structure, discipline, and routine are non-negotiable in his life
• The role Jiu Jitsu plays in shaping mindset, humility, and consistency
• What the next 5 years look like for 1st Seed Property and Taylor’s wider investment journey

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Today’s conversation is with Jon Wynn

Jon is a former Australian Special Forces soldier, sobriety advocate, fitness coach, and HYROX competitor.

Jon’s story is one of transformation from his early years in the military, to a battle with addiction that led him through 15 rehabilitation programs, and finally to a rebuilt life of fitness, fatherhood, and fulfilment in Majorca.

In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to rebuild your life from rock bottom, the mental cost of service and identity loss, and the daily discipline behind lasting recovery.

Expect to learn:

• What life was really like in the Special Forces and how Jon’s experiences in Afghanistan shaped him
• The truth about transitioning out of the military — and how easily identity and purpose can unravel
• The reality of addiction, relapse, and going through 15 rehab programs before real change stuck
• How Jon rebuilt his mindset, body, and habits to sustain sobriety and performance
• What he’s learned from injuries and setbacks, including two calf ruptures in back-to-back summers
• How HYROX competition helps fuel discipline and community post-recovery
• What success means to Jon now as a father, coach, and advocate for men’s mental health

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