Cash is STILL King! How Simon Arora Changed Discount Shopping in Britain
Disruptors26 Aug 2024

Cash is STILL King! How Simon Arora Changed Discount Shopping in Britain

Rob Moore talks with Simon Arora, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind B&M's UK growth. From where it all started, to building a multi-billion-pound retail empire, Simon shares his knowledge and experience on business strategy, family dynamics, and personal growth. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a retail disruptor who transformed the UK discount sector. Simon Arora REVEALS: How he changed discount shopping in UK retail Why productivity and efficiency were key to B&M’s shopping success The importance of maintaining a "paranoid" mindset in business The key to work-life balance Why cash is king Why CEOs have to trust employees more The challenges of international expansion What he learnt from his failures The role of luck in anyone’s success BEST MOMENTS "Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity. Cash is reality." "My character flaw is that every transaction or opportunity didn't go right... is seared in the mind 10 times more vividly than the successes." "I like to think that I respected my colleagues' work-life balance. I was never a believer in people having to work long hours... I'd rather you just get the work done in the 40-hour week, but just be really productive." "The higher the monkey climbs a tree, the more you see of its backside." "We did a series of transactions in the three, four years after 2008, the each time step changed the size of our business. And we double down in that period of good fortune where all these opportunities were coming at us rather than taking our foot off the gas." "As we grew B&M, we decided that we were going to spend none of our turnover on advertising. We built a business from 20 shops to five billion of revenue with no advertising budget." "I personally negotiated something like 17 million square feet of UK retail selling space. 750 large stores at the risk of sounding immodest. No individuals ever done that in UK retail." "The entrepreneurs that really make a difference and create great organszations are the ones that optimise their success. That periods of good look, they double down, they take full advantage of it rather than thinking, well, this is fine." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team Episode Sponsor - AG1 Claim your exclusive offer of AG1 at the link below drinkag1.com/disruptors ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

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How to Perfectly Set Your Prices For Any Product or Client

How to Perfectly Set Your Prices For Any Product or Client

Rob shares how to overcome limiting money mindsets, why most people undercharge when starting out, and how to discern between real and perceived business fears. Rob reflects on key pivots in his career, from artist to property tycoon, and explains why intuition is overrated for new entrepreneurs!   More about Robin Waite https://www.robinwaite.com Get a FREE signed copy of Take Your Shot which Rob’s listeners can download here: https://fearless.biz/tys Rob Reveals: His biggest fear Why self-worth is linked to net worth Why discounts are a mistake The importance of mentorship Why data is more valuable than intuition BEST MOMENTS "If you don't believe you deserve money, you will never price highly enough to make a fair and sustainable profit." "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. And so if you undercharge for what you do, you get the lower quality clients." "It took me 35 years to really understand who I am. If you know who you are, you will listen to the opinion of yourself." "What got you here won't get you there. So if you're at a place in your life where things aren't going well for you, then that's what you know." "There are people out there that have done it that can show you the way." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

6 Okt 202358min

Money, Power, and Freedom: Mark Tilbury's No-Holds-Barred Approach to Success

Money, Power, and Freedom: Mark Tilbury's No-Holds-Barred Approach to Success

Get inspired by self-made entrepreneur Mark Tilbury as he shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a multi-million-pound business empire and amassing over 10 million social media followers! Rob and Mark have an interesting and in-depth conversation about everything from money to society as a whole including tips on how you can find your own way to financial freedom.  Mark & Rob Reveal: The importance of self-education around money and investing. Schools don't teach this critical knowledge. Why you should work for other entrepreneurs before starting your own business - it's the best education. Focus on becoming a producer rather than only being a consumer. Provide value. Happiness comes from the journey, not the destination. Don't expect to be happy all the time. Property investment has proven the test of time. It's Mark's favorite asset class. Governments favour big business over small. They don't provide enough incentive and support for entrepreneurs. Moaning gets you nowhere. Take action if you want to change anything. also featured: Mark's views on the economy How Mark believes we can improve society and education BEST MOMENTS "You can't be happy all the time, can you? Because if you're happy all the time, then there's no, you're probably sad." "I think self-education is huge because no one else is, you know, in the school systems is going to teach you this. "Most people go through life in consumer mode. They don't realise they're in consumer mode." "Preparation is what it's all about. There's no, no such thing really as luck." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

2 Okt 20231h 27min

How to Break The System That Keeps You Poor

How to Break The System That Keeps You Poor

Rob switches roles in this episode and becomes the interviewee, where he talks through his entrepreneurial journey, from £50k in debt to multi-millionaire, revealing how a pivotal moment in 2005 changed his life forever. Discussing goal setting, social media, boxing, and more, Rob provides thought-provoking insights on business, mindset, boxing, and what it really takes to succeed. Rob Reveals: The life-changing event in 2005 that forced him to get into property and business Why he believes self-education was more valuable than his traditional education His thoughts on goal setting versus having a detailed plan and desired outcomes The importance of social media followers for reach, impact and monetisation How boxing taught him that wins and losses depend on your perspective Why he would invest unlimited resources into AI and fitness over unethical industries How empathy and understanding personal struggles improves management BEST MOMENTS "Everything impacts you mentally. But the question is, it's not what happens to you, it's how you respond to it." "I can't do that. So actually I'd rather be in the fitness industry. Because at least I can have a more positive..." "He was apathetic, probably high, um, obnoxious, but one of the clips got what, seven and a half million views on TikTok." "I absolutely hammered him for most of the first round. I got a tame knockdown, which in any normal fight that's not overly cautious white collar wouldn't have been a knockdown." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

29 Sep 202346min

John Fury: Gypsy King Father Opens up on Fury Fighting Legacy & Mental Health Demons

John Fury: Gypsy King Father Opens up on Fury Fighting Legacy & Mental Health Demons

John Fury opens up about raising heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Love Island star Tommy Fury. John shares the struggles of coping with Tyson's mental health issues from a young age and the constant effort required to keep his sons out of trouble. He gives a raw account of his no-nonsense parenting style and refusal to take disrespect from anyone. John also discusses his own battles with mental health, how he stays motivated, and why he wants to fight Mike Tyson. With plenty of classic John Fury rants and reflections on life, it's a hilarious yet thoughtful interview with tons of insight! John Fury Reveals: Why he had to be vigilant about monitoring his sons' company How he built his own unconventional house Why has never lost a street fight His difficulties in parenting Tyson Fury Who he would love to fight Also featured: John’s struggles with suicidal thoughts and his beliefs on mental health His proudest family moments BEST MOMENTS "I'm not famous. I've done nothing to be. I'm only the father of some people who've done well in their life." "This mental health thing, it's a slow killer, a big strong man. It's humbled me and took me straight to the ground." "Let John Jones do what he does best. Let Tyson do what he does best. Tyson can mix it up a bit." "My disruptive is enjoyable, isn't it? Because you're never going to disrupt me at a boxing show to a way where I want to take you outside and punch you out." "When your name, your father's name and your ancestor's name is up there on a Netflix show, number 1, you might as well have said, Mr. Fury just paid you five trillion in your bank." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

24 Sep 20232h 38min

What Makes an Entrepreneur Disruptive

What Makes an Entrepreneur Disruptive

Join Rob as he is interviewed on Inspired By where he reveals the importance of authenticity and being you, what makes him disruptive as well as what it means to be an entrepreneur. He also talks about how to deal with judgement, who inspires him and what’s next! Rob Reveals: What being disruptive means The importance of authenticity Why speed matters in entrepreneurship Why he doesn’t hire perfectionists His best and worst interviews What’s next for Progressive and Rob Also featured: How to live life judgement-free Why mentoring works Personal branding Podcasting BEST MOMENTS “You can be disruptive without breaking shit and being disruptive for the sake of it” “I don’t hire perfectionists, I don’t like perfectionists” “You have to know when to finish a piece of art” “I’ve got a lot of money content I want to share with the world” “One of the problems with society is their bas relationship with money” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

21 Sep 202348min

Calvin Robinson: Cancelled Priest on God, Money & The True Meaning of Life

Calvin Robinson: Cancelled Priest on God, Money & The True Meaning of Life

Will money buy happiness? Can you serve God and still be rich? Are we headed towards a totalitarian state? Former priest Calvin Robinson pulls no punches in his controversial takes on religion, money, and politics. Rob and Calvin have a long in-depth discussion covering Christianity, cancel culture, social media, gender, and more. Calvin provides thought-provoking perspectives from his experience in the church and his unapologetically traditional views. Whether you agree or disagree, this crossover episode will challenge your assumptions and expand your mind.  Calvin Reveals: Why The Church of England refused to ordain him  Why believes the Church has become "woke" and Marxist, leading people away from true Christianity. That men and women have different roles in the family and society. His thoughts on TikTok and other social media Why suffering and sacrifice are necessary to achieve holiness and live a moral life. Also Featured: Why money is not bad or good The problem with blind faith The breakdown of The Church and similar institutions  BEST MOMENTS "The Church of England is woke, yeah. Not the Church. The Church of England." "People are dying in Africa. Yes. I mean, that's another cliched thing to say, but people are literally dying, but people have it much worse." "I love money, and I don't think I'm the root of all evil." "Why can't we talk about this without getting berated? Because the feminists..." "The whole liberal movement has said, no, men and women are the same. We're equal. We're not the same. We're not equal." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

17 Sep 20231h 20min

Escape the Money Matrix

Escape the Money Matrix

In this episode, Rob & Jon Weberg reveal how to escape the matrix. Rob explains why he believes motivation is meaningless without discipline and action. He shares tactics to minimize taxes, get money working for you, and play the financial system. Rob discusses the importance of long-term thinking and controlling emotions to build wealth. Rob provides insights on being authentic, overcoming challenges, and using money as a tool to help people. Tune in for his unconventional perspectives on the rich vs. poor mindset, the limitations of politics, and more. Walk away with an expanded mindset around money and practical strategies to improve your financial position. Follow Jon https://profitalize.com and https://youtube.com/@jonweberg Jon is the founder of Profitalize.com, top 1% business growth consultant, & 2X self-published author. After running 3 separate businesses at an 8.4X profit margin, and speaking in front of global audiences - his wealth of actionable knowledge impacts entrepreneurs & businesses across the world. ROB REVEALS How to avoid devaluation of your money The importance of long-term thinking when investing How to use your anger productively Why you need to be open and transparent about money ALSO FEATURED: What assets to buy to build your wealth sustainably How to overcome obstacles and manage failure BEST MOMENTS "If you try to make money too fast, you are open to schemes and scams. So it has to be as quick as possible because money is worth always more today than it is tomorrow."   "I didn't leave any of it in fiat currency. It was in gold and watches in cars, in property, in art, in anything else but fiat currency."   "If I went into that fight underprepared, I should be pissed off with myself."   "At least they're trying, you're at least doing something to progress your life in some way or another." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

14 Sep 202358min

Steven Wilson: Progressive Rock God on Sabotaging His Career for Musical Integrity

Steven Wilson: Progressive Rock God on Sabotaging His Career for Musical Integrity

Rob welcomes back Steven Wilson of the band Porcupine Tree. Steven and Rob define the word genius, talk about why Radiohead and The Beatles were able to gain the attention of the world and the constant push and pull between creativity and business in the music world. Steven also gives his thoughts on AI and its impact on music and the arts as well as why he continues to make ‘movies for the ears’ in a world that doesn’t appreciate music in this way anymore. STEVEN WILSON REVEALS Why he isn’t the best musician Why commercial success isn’t important What has replaced radio What makes a musical genius How metal has changed, both culturally and musically His thoughts on woke culture Why he is a cannibal to his own success ALSO FEATURED: The varying ways the Beatles have influenced music and the world forever. Why failure is inevitable if you want to progress. The current role of music in society. BEST MOMENTS “ If you wanna make a good song you’ve got to make a lot of shit songs first” “We came up with something really special that has stood the test of time” “Music should never be market research” “I’ve always found myself naturally out of step to much of what is going on” “The Beatles are the standard to which all other rock music is measure” “How to you rebel against your parents when they were listening to slayer or metallica” “All of my favourite albums I didn’t like the first time round” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

10 Sep 20232h 6min

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