True Wealth: money & business podcast

Get our free guide to getting a second passport: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide-second-passport/ Alex's free newsletter: https://www.tomorrowspotential.com/playbook What do the fastest-growing companies know that most founders don't? In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello are joined by Alex Ayin, who spent over a decade inside some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses, including Social Chain's founding team alongside Steven Bartlett and THG's IPO team. He reveals the two rules behind rapid growth and what it really takes to build a high-performance company. Alex explains why the smallest details of company culture can make the biggest difference, why nice teams don't always win, and how to attract employees who thrive under pressure. He also reveals how Social Chain lost 60% of its clients in a single day, the mistakes they made expanding internationally, and the personal sacrifices that come with building a successful business. You'll learn: - The 2 rules behind scaling a high-performance company - Why nice teams don't always win - The 5 traits Alex looks for when hiring exceptional talent - How Social Chain lost 60% of its clients in one day - The biggest mistakes founders make when expanding internationally - What THG's intense performance culture taught Alex about leadership - Why becoming a billionaire might not be worth the sacrifice About Alex Ayin: Alex was part of the founding team at Social Chain, working alongside Steven Bartlett, and later joined THG/Myprotein as part of its IPO team. After more than a decade working inside fast-growing businesses, he now coaches founders and leadership teams on building high-performance cultures through Tomorrow's Potential. Follow Alex: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex__ayin/ - Check out his latest business, Tomorrow’s Potential: https://www.tomorrowspotential.com/ - Join the free waitlist for Alex's retreats: https://www.tomorrowspotential.com/retreats Follow True Wealth: - Instagram: @truewealthshow - TikTok: @truewealthshow - Anthony on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anthonyngmonica - Fintan on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello - True Wealth website: https://truewealthshow.com/ 00:00 - Intro: Inside Social Chain & THG 01:20 - The 2 rules behind rapid growth 04:10 - How Social Chain attracted top talent 06:41 - Why founders must prioritise culture 13:01 - Why nice teams don't always win 15:12 - How to build high-performance teams 20:50 - Social Chain's international expansion mistakes 25:34 - The 5 traits to look for when hiring 34:05 - Social Chain's biggest business mistakes 36:31 - The biggest career regrets and lessons 42:53 - Inside THG's intense performance culture 45:49 - How to give brutally honest feedback 52:24 - The hidden cost of business success 59:33 - How to stay motivated and prioritise health 1:12:17 - Is becoming a billionaire worth it? Book a direct call at Daily Body Coach with Anthony: https://www.dailybodycoach.com/ #SocialChain #BusinessGrowth #TrueWealth

Get our free guide to getting a second passport: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide-second-passport/ What do the world's wealthiest families know about money that most people don't? In this episode, True Wealth's hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello are joined by family office expert Ron Diamond. He's spent over 20 years working with some of the world's richest families, helping them invest, protect and pass down their fortunes. Ron believes family offices, which control an estimated $10 trillion, could completely transform the future of investing. But he also warns that some of the biggest financial mistakes happen immediately after selling a business. You'll learn: - What a family office actually is, and how much money you need to start one - Why you should think twice before investing after a major business exit - How family offices could disrupt private equity and venture capital - Why AI is changing how the world's wealthiest families invest - How to raise children who understand the value of money - Why even billionaires struggle to feel rich enough Plus, Ron reveals how a $124 trillion generational wealth transfer could reshape the financial world over the next 20 years. About Ron Diamond: Ron Diamond is the founder and chairman of Diamond Wealth, an investment network bringing together more than 100 family offices, with individual family wealth ranging from $250 million to $30 billion. He previously founded Pinnacle Capital and has helped develop family office education initiatives at leading US universities. Follow Ron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronalddiamond/ Follow True Wealth: Instagram: @truewealthshow TikTok: @truewealthshow Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyngmonica/ Fintan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ True Wealth website: https://truewealthshow.com/ Book a direct call at Daily Body Coach with Anthony: https://www.dailybodycoach.com/ Chapters: 00:00 – Why family offices could change investing 01:05 – The $10 trillion family office industry 02:35 – Why private equity could be disrupted 05:45 – What is a family office? 07:35 – The biggest mistake after selling a business 09:20 – How much does a family office cost? 11:15 – Why successful founders make bad investments 13:00 – Do you actually need a family office? 17:00 – How to set up a family office 19:30 – The $124 trillion wealth transfer 23:30 – How AI is transforming investing 26:10 – Why philanthropy matters to Ron 29:00 – Why wealthy families lose their fortunes 31:15 – The five values Ron wants his children to learn 37:45 – Gen Z, AI and the future of parenting 41:00 – Teaching children about wealth and giving 44:35 – Why billionaires never feel rich enough 50:00 – Why the investing landscape has changed 53:30 – The future of private equity and family offices 59:00 – Where Ron sees investment opportunities 64:30 – Why patient capital beats short-term thinking #familyoffice #truewealth #rondiamond

Get our free guide to getting a second passport: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide-second-passport/ What happens when money isn't enough to get you what you want? From sourcing a rare Bugatti with a year-long waiting list to flying someone's bedsheets from California to the South of France, Lauren Wilt has seen what the ultra-wealthy are willing to pay for. Lauren is the US CEO of Quintessentially, one of the world's leading luxury lifestyle management companies. With 40 offices around the world and more than two million requests handled, Quintessentially specialises in making the seemingly impossible happen. In this episode of True Wealth, Lauren joins Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello to reveal how the world's wealthiest people use exclusive connections, luxury concierge services and personalised experiences to get more out of life. You'll learn: - How the ultra-wealthy gain access to experiences money alone can't buy - The extraordinary requests Quintessentially has fulfilled, including sourcing a camel for a private party - Why the right connections can be more valuable than money - How wealthy individuals outsource everyday responsibilities to buy back their time - Why luxury travel is shifting towards wellness, experiences and family memories - How Quintessentially builds and maintains its global network of trusted relationships - What the world's wealthiest people understand about making the most of their time Plus, Lauren explains why the most valuable luxury isn't always a private jet, an exclusive restaurant or a rare supercar. Sometimes, it's simply having someone you trust to make your life easier. About Lauren Wilt: Lauren Wilt is the US CEO of Quintessentially, a global luxury lifestyle management company serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Having spent 13 years at the company, Lauren has extensive experience in luxury hospitality, private membership and delivering highly personalised services to some of the world's most successful people. Connect with Lauren and Quintessentially: Website: https://www.quintessentially.com/ About True Wealth: True Wealth is hosted by entrepreneurs Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello, exploring what happens after you've achieved financial success, from wealth and business to health, relationships, freedom and living a fulfilling life. Subscribe for more conversations about building a life that's rich in more than just money. 00:00 – Introduction: Inside the world of the ultra-wealthy 01:00 – The craziest requests from billionaire clients 02:57 – Why luxury concierge services rarely say no 05:11 – How to make impossible requests happen 07:50 – Hiring people who can solve any problem 09:15 – How Quintessentially manages 2 million requests 13:03 – The secret to exceptional customer service 15:49 – How the ultra-wealthy get personalised concierge services 19:26 – Why successful people struggle to delegate 24:22 – How luxury concierge services anticipate your needs 29:10 – How to build a network that money can't buy 35:48 – What the ultra-wealthy spend their money on 42:16 – How wealthy people buy back their time #TrueWealth #LuxuryLifestyle #Wealth

Get our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ What does it take to build a billion-dollar business in just three years? And how do you know which opportunities are actually worth pursuing? Daniel Gestetner is a serial entrepreneur who has spent nearly 30 years building and scaling businesses, including Byte, which grew from $15 million to over $120 million in annual revenue in one year before selling for over $1 billion. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello uncover the five principles Daniel uses to identify winning business opportunities, scale faster than the competition, and build companies designed for long-term success. From turning down a $250 million acquisition offer before the dot-com crash to building Byte into a billion-dollar business, Daniel reveals why timing matters more than most founders realise, how to spot opportunities with strong market tailwinds, and why he refuses to build businesses that lose money on their first sale. You'll learn: The 5 rules Daniel uses to build businesses that scale How to identify business opportunities with the potential for explosive growth Why your first sale should be profitable from day one The “crawl, walk, run” framework for scaling without taking unnecessary risks How to outperform established competitors by improving the customer experience Why Daniel believes businesses should operate in “dog years” How to know when to abandon an idea before wasting years on it Why successful entrepreneurs should separate their personal wealth from their business risk About Daniel Gestetner: Daniel Gestetner is a serial entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience building, scaling and exiting businesses across multiple industries. He co-founded Byte, a direct-to-consumer dental aligner company acquired for approximately $1.04 billion in 2020. Today, he's building Orion, a sleep technology business, alongside his son Harry, applying the same principles that helped him build and exit billion-dollar companies. Follow Daniel: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gestetner-060a8486- Orion: https://orionsleep.com/ Follow True Wealth: Instagram: @truewealthshow TikTok: @truewealthshow Anthony on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anthonyngmonica Fintan on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello Website: https://truewealthshow.com/ 00:00 – How Daniel built and exited billion-dollar businesses 01:10 – Growing up in a 100-year-old family business 02:50 – Why Daniel turned down a $250 million acquisition offer 05:00 – The biggest lesson from the dot-com crash 07:30 – How to identify business opportunities worth pursuing 09:00 – Why market tailwinds matter more than great ideas 11:45 – The rule that makes every first sale profitable 14:45 – How to choose which businesses to build 17:00 – Why successful founders need to know when to quit 18:45 – The competitive advantage most businesses overlook 22:45 – Daniel's “crawl, walk, run” framework for scaling 25:45 – When to walk away from a business idea 29:50 – When to raise investment versus use your own money 32:30 – How billion-dollar founders protect their personal wealth 36:00 – How Byte disrupted the dental industry 39:50 – Why being first to market isn't always an advantage 42:00 – How to achieve seven years of growth in one year 43:00 – Why real-time data is essential for scaling 46:00 – How to avoid losing focus as your business grows 47:00 – The challenges of building a business with family 49:30 – How Byte grew from $15M to $120M in revenue 52:30 – What Daniel has learned from his son about AI and leadership 55:00 – Why building a family legacy matters more than money Book a direct call with Anthony at Daily Body Coach: https://www.dailybodycoach.com/ #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #truewealth

Get our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ You've made your millions. But are you investing, spending and living like someone who has? Sriram Gollapalli is the co-founder of Long Angle, a private community of over 9,000 multimillionaires who openly discuss how they invest, spend and manage their wealth. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello uncover what wealthy people are actually doing with their money, from private equity and alternative investments to the surprising psychology of spending. Drawing on insights from Long Angle's wealth report and thousands of conversations between multimillionaires, Sriram reveals why traditional investment strategies are changing, how to stop obsessing over saving, and what the happiest wealthy people prioritize beyond their bank accounts. You'll learn: - How multimillionaires are allocating their wealth in 2026 - The 3 private asset classes wealthy investors are exploring - Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is losing favor - The spending rule that could help you enjoy your wealth without guilt - Why some wealthy investors are moving away from percentage-based advisor fees - How to spot red flags before investing in private deals - How to raise financially responsible children when money isn't a problem - Why health, time and purpose matter more than growing your net worth About Sriram Gollapalli: Sriram Gollapalli is the co-founder of Long Angle, a private community of over 9,000 multimillionaires. Through its wealth reports, peer discussions and investment research, Long Angle helps wealthy individuals navigate investing, estate planning, family wealth and life after financial success. Follow Sriram / Long Angle: - Long Angle: https://www.longangle.com/ Follow True Wealth: - Instagram: @truewealthshow - TikTok: @truewealthshow - Anthony on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anthonyngmonica - Fintan on LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello - Website: https://truewealthshow.com/ 00:00 – What 9,000 millionaires know about wealth 01:18 – What wealthy people discuss behind closed doors 06:32 – Why millionaires struggle to spend their money 07:51 – The spending rule every millionaire should know 14:21 – How much money is actually enough? 17:26 – How to plan your life after financial success 22:57 – The estate planning mistake most people overlook 25:10 – How multimillionaires invest their money 28:48 – Why wealthy investors are questioning advisor fees 30:15 – Why millionaires are moving into private investments 33:31 – 3 alternative investments worth understanding 37:19 – How to spot bad investment opportunities 40:45 – What wealthy people value beyond money 44:09 – How to raise financially responsible children 55:48 – How to build resilience after financial success 1:00:44 – What the happiest millionaires have in common Book a direct call with Anthony at Daily Body Coach: https://www.dailybodycoach.com/ #wealthmanagement #investing #truewealth