Simon Squibb: Money is Not as Important as You Think | The Business Growth Podcast

What really matters in business and life - money, purpose, or freedom?

In this episode of The Business Growth Podcast, Simon Squibb shares the raw truth behind his entrepreneurial journey. From starting his first business at 15 to building, selling, and investing in over 100 companies, Simon brings decades of wisdom. But he insists: “Money is not as important as you think.”

Simon opens up about the biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs face:

Why most people believe you need money to make money, and why that belief is wrong.

How limiting beliefs, often shaped by education and society, stop people from taking risks.

Why purpose and freedom should come before profit.

He also unpacks his mission to fix the broken education system and why teaching financial literacy, creativity, and resilience matters more than traditional classroom learning. As Simon puts it: “School taught me nothing about money, but debt taught me everything.”

You’ll also hear Simon’s take on AI, the future of work, and why owning your time is the ultimate wealth. This is more than a conversation about business growth - it’s a roadmap for redefining success on your own terms.

Whether you’re a start-up founder, an experienced CEO, or someone questioning the way society defines success, Simon’s insights will challenge the way you think.

About Simon Squibb

Simon Squibb is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and the founder of HelpBnk. He is on a mission to give away his knowledge, network, and money to help others start businesses for free. With over 3 million followers across social platforms, Simon inspires people to challenge old systems and take control of their futures.

Some of his core beliefs include:

- Money is just a tool. What matters is how you use it.

- Freedom of time is real wealth.

- Entrepreneurship is for everyone. You don’t need permission, funding, or the perfect plan to start.

- Education needs disruption. Real-world experience and problem-solving matter more than rote learning.

Why Watch This Episode?

- To rethink your relationship with money.

- To learn why purpose-driven businesses outperform profit-driven ones.

- To discover how AI and technology will reshape entrepreneurship.

- To hear how community, role models, and love all tie into success.

As Simon says:

“If you want to change your life, change what you believe about money.”

💡 If you’re serious about business growth, purpose, and building a life on your own terms, this episode will give you insights you won’t find in textbooks.

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This episode is sponsored by COnstant Contact: Digital & Email Marketing Platform.

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AI: The Catalyst for Humanity's Next Leap Forward

In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, we sit down with Ross Power, product strategist, entrepreneur, and the mind behind oversubscribed AI workshops in Bali. Ross delivers a refreshing perspective: AI isn’t here to replace us, it’s here to help us become more human.

Ross shares how AI can:

- Automate repetitive tasks so we can focus on creativity, empathy, and connection.

- Democratise access to tools that once required huge budgets or big teams.

- Act as the ultimate assistant, helping us think, decide, and work smarter.

From his live workshops where attendees build businesses in real time, to his views on privacy, ethics, and the rise of one-person businesses, Ross brings a mix of practical advice and big-picture thinking. His mantra? “Persistently be yourself” - because AI is just the latest tool in our long history of tools, and its true power lies in how it helps us express what makes us human.

Along the way, we dig into:

- The myths that stop people from embracing AI.

- The dangers of over-automation in areas like relationships.

- How persistence, deep work, and curiosity are the real success factors.

- Why “comparison is the thief of joy” and how to stay authentic in a noisy world.

Ross also unpacks his five definitions of freedom - time, location, people, mind, and creativity - and why authenticity and truthfulness are at the heart of entrepreneurial success.

If you’ve ever wondered whether AI will make us less human, this conversation flips that on its head.

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From Dopamine Overload to Mental Clarity: A Neuroscientist's Guide

In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by Action Coach UK, James Vincent welcomes TJ Power, a 28-year-old neuroscientist, speaker, and founder of Dose Lab.

TJ opens up about dopamine overload, the hidden cost of constant phone use, and why balancing your brain’s four key chemicals - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins is essential for clarity, productivity, and happiness.

He shares the science behind addictive behaviours, explains why modern life leaves us mentally drained, and gives practical daily challenges you can use to reclaim your mind.

As TJ puts it:

“We live in a world that is hijacking our dopamine system… if you don’t understand how it works, you’ll spend your life chasing quick hits and feeling empty afterwards.”

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why your smartphone and social feeds are designed to keep you hooked.

The evolutionary mismatch between modern technology and human biology.

How oxytocin creates real human connection and why likes and comments can’t replace it.

Simple changes to boost serotonin naturally, including gut health and diet.

The role of endorphins and why effortful activities matter more than quick wins.

How the Dose 30-Day Challenge can reset your brain chemistry in less than a month.

TJ doesn’t just share theory, he gives you tools. From gut-friendly food swaps to a 24-hour processed food challenge, to adding movement and connection back into your daily life.

“The point isn’t to remove dopamine. It’s to choose your dopamine… the stuff that’s harder but makes life more fulfilling.”

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This Episode is sponsored by CWCS

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