The Healthy Entrepreneur Podcast

You've built a business most people only dream about. But there's a version of you that's exhausted, out of shape, and running on fumes. Tom Hutchinson-Smith trains the people at the top - and he says it doesn't have to be that way.Driven by a passion to redefine success beyond the boardroom, Tom specialises in working with individuals who have made substantial sacrifices to build their careers. He understands the unique challenges faced by CEOs and business owners, offering tailored solutions to transform not just bodies but lives. With 17 years of experience coaching founders globally and in person in Dubai, his Straight Line Method focuses purely on what moves the needle for the busiest people in the room.In this episode he breaks down the exact protocol he uses with clients, why successful people stay out of shape, and why your best body is a sum of average weeks - not perfect ones.You've built the career. Now build the body to match it.---Sponsor: Pith & Stem---Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/straightline_pt/Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/freddiepullen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to build a global brand from a single passion? In this episode, Freddie sits down with Fares Ksebati - Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, CEO of MySwimPro, 3x U.S. Masters Swimming National Champion, and founder of World Swim Day. Fares shares how he turned his love of swimming into a business that has impacted millions of people worldwide, what it's really like to scale a niche app into a global platform, and the mindset behind writing multiple bestselling books while competing at the highest level.Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or someone chasing a big idea, this episode is packed with value on discipline, building from scratch, and thinking internationally.📲 Follow us on Instagram: 👉 Freddie: www.instagram.com/freddiepullen/ 👉 Fares: www.instagram.com/faresksebati/ 👉 Sponsor: www.instagram.com/pithandstem/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if every time your business spent money, you got closer to a free flight?I sat down with Armin Moradi, Co-Founder & CEO of Qashio, the platform turning everyday company expenses into Emirates Skywards Miles, cashback, and rewards. But that's just the beginning...Qashio is completely changing how businesses across the Middle East control, track, and manage their spending. We go deep into how Qashio is built for the region, why finance teams across 23 countries are making the switch, and what most businesses are still getting dangerously wrong about company spending.If you run a business or manage a team, this episode could save you money, earn you miles, and give you back hours every single week.Host: www.instagram.com/freddiepullen/Guest: https://www.qashio.com/Dubai Chamber: www.instagram.com/dxbchamberdigiSponsor: Pith & Stem#DubaiChamberOfDigitalEconomy #FutureInFocus #ExpandNorthStar #IAmPoddster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most founders chase funding without realizing the game has changed.Avneesh Prakash has spent 30+ years building and scaling global SaaS businesses across 40+ countries - and now he's revolutionizing how we think about content accessibility and global expansion.As CEO of CAMB.AI, Avneesh is removing language barriers with patented technology that helps the biggest names in film, sports, education, and health translate video content at scale while preserving brand, voice, and identity.Avneesh has led digital identity, connectivity, and payment platforms across media, banking, telco, and government sectors. If you're looking to scale globally or understand where AI meets accessibility, this conversation will change how you think about growth.Host: www.instagram.com/freddiepullen/Guest: Avneesh Prakash - CEO, CAMB.AIDubai Chamber: www.instagram.com/dxbchamberdigiSponsor: Pith & Stem#DubaiChamberOfDigitalEconomy #FutureInFocus #ExpandNorthStar #IAmPoddster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most founders are so desperate for capital, they miss the warning signs. Erika Welch has advised startups across 40+ countries and seen it all - from toxic investor relationships that destroy companies to partnerships that fuel explosive growth.In this episode, we break down:- The investor red flags that signal future disaster- Green flags that separate world-class investors from the rest- Why taking the wrong money is worse than no money- How to leverage data to attract the right investors- What Fortune 500 strategies can teach startups about fundraisingErika is the co-founder of Lucidity Insights, a Stanford MSx graduate, and has spent 15+ years advising everyone from Family Offices to Government agencies on growth strategy. If you're raising capital or planning to, this conversation could save your company.Chapters:00:29 What happened in Erika's past?!04:30 How is sustainability involved?06:00 How to make the world a better place with business07:49 Did Stanford lie?10:15 From Stanford to business...13:40 The biggest issues when looking for investment16:45 Best advice to find investment 19:37 Red flag vs green flag24:06 Where most founders go wrong AFTER investment 26:05 Start up founder advice from ErikaHost: www.instagram.com/freddiepullen/Guest: www.instagram.com/chroniclesoferika/ Dubai Chamber: www.instagram.com/dxbchamberdigiSponsor: Pith & Stem#DubaiChamberOfDigitalEconomy #FutureInFocus #ExpandNorthStar #IAmPoddster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.