Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr

Mackay (also known as Wee Mackay) is a Scottish Actor, Comedian and Tik Tok Sensation with over 100,000 followers. He jumped on the podcast to share how he pivoted his acting career online during lockdown which projected delayed gratification and further success. Some of his sketch show work has been commissioned by the BBC and he has been touring the country with his birth child born out of the Edinburgh Fringe "Weegies Think Ae That". Gregor opens up and shares his thoughts on why comedy is subjective and why you should not adapt your narrative to crowd please. Gregor shares: His route to entry through an acting degree and why this no longer the hallmark route How to adapt to online criticism and use it for content How to twist real life situations into hyperbolic caffeinated jokes and sketches. How to break into the industry and how to fundamentally just start by creating content from your bedroom Thanks Gregor for coming on!This sponsor podcast is sponsored by Young and Lazy – https://www.instagram.com/youngandlazy_/ Young Entrepreneurs Network - https://www.instagram.com/yenetworking/

25 Nov 20211h 3min

Richard Davies is an entrepreneur and artist. He is known for Abandon Ship Apparel company and Abandon Ship bars. It was fantastic to be back recording in real life in a studio which allowed for the intimacy this podcast deserved. Abandon Ship Apparel was founded in 2011 in a bedroom in Glasgow with £300, a web domain and a passion for making art. Within 3 years, Abandon Ship Apparel saw itself in high street windows grossing over £1.2 million in annual sales revenue through channels such as ASOS, Topman and Foot Asylum. In 2015, Abandon Ship Apparel entered liquidation and Richard used his own money to buy back the rights to the brand he had spent almost 5 years growing from the ground up to rebuild. Fast forward 6 years, Richard, and a team he is proud of, have expanded the apparel brand beyond t-shirts. He has opened the Abandon Ship bars in Dundee and Glasgow which have become WILDLY popular especially for it's unmissable facade and insane artwork (I have visited weekly!). Abandon Ship in Covent Garden, London is opening in a month’s time as part of the plan to expand the bar across 10 locations in the UK. Richard speaks candidly about: - His upbringing and his rebellion against traditional education - A life changing moment that changed his mental model and direction - The highlights and lowlights of owning a rapidly growing apparel brand - Stories from travelling to tradeshows across the world (including closing a £10,000+ of apparel deal after partying all night) - The long-lasting effects of liquidation on the psyche of an entrepreneur - The inspiration and methodology behind the renowned Abandon Ship Bar ceiling artwork - His definition of healthy and toxic masculinity - His reflection on his first 35 years on earth that he defines as “his training years” Thanks, Rich, for stopping by and looking forward to round 2!

26 Okt 20211h 21min

Jonny Becker is The Coaches Chef. Fitness Professionals, Personal Trainers and Coaches hire him as their in-house chef to improve their clients results, turn their clients into pros in the kitchen, to breakdown the fundamentals of nutrition and to demystify urban myths regarding "healthy foods". Today Jonny and I break down fitness nutrition for dummies and have a laugh along the way! We speak about - fish and rice cake diets - if abs are made in the kitchen - alcohol and it's effects on sleep and hunger - why you should regulate your caffeine for mental performance - our desired "last meals" Thanks Jonny for stopping by! Follow Jonny's content and obtain his services: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachschef/

20 Okt 202153min

This weeks episode is my appearance on the University Challenged Podcast with Toni Kent. Here's what it this episode is about.. ---- Would you know what to say if you found yourself on a Zoom call with Her Majesty the Queen in your early 20s? David McIntosh did. As Scotland's first ever Management Consulting apprentice at KPMG, and the Co-Chair of the firm's UK Social Mobility network, David's life story so far makes for powerful listening. So much so, he was chosen to speak with Her Majesty as part of the firm's 150th anniversary celebrations. In our conversation, David explains how growing up in receipt of free school meals and with uniform and holidays provided by veteran's charities empowered him to 'flip his DNA' and embark on a quest to become an accountant. He also shares how the work of the Social Mobility Foundation opened up access to opportunities that may otherwise not have been visible or available to him and the impact this had in setting his trajectory towards management consulting aligned with public service. We talk poverty, using humour to deflect attention and how counting coppers as a child can be a clue to a future career. There's also lots to take away on the value of being unconventional and the power of having a North Star. --- Check out out the University, Challenged podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jF3Z2j5QcjWyArN0nU3cS?si=a9a3a1bb8c52432c

13 Okt 202147min

Jay is a heavyweight boxer who has won the Scottish Cruiserweight title and was the youngest boxer to fight at Madison Square Gardens. This podcast is the most explosive, intimate, and intense podcast I have ever listened to never mind recorded. And, we recorded in in real life in a studio! Jay opens about his Mum being caught up in a drug smuggling operation whilst on holiday which ultimately led to him, and his 6-year-old autistic brother being homed in a Caribbean orphanage. He speaks intimately about how this event, and growing up in a deprived area, has propelled his boxing journey which he navigates the “jay way”. Jay talks about what it was like fighting kids twice his age when he weighed almost 80kg at the age of 8. He opens about the career prospects of professional boxing and speaks transparently about the money in boxing. He speaks about his highlights which include dropping almost 35kg to make cruiserweight to win the Scottish Cruiserweight Title. He also speaks very candidly of his experience with suicidal tendencies, mental health, alcoholism. Thanks, Jay, for stopping by and being so open and candid. ----- Some of the stories told by Jay can be interpreted as sensitive and therefore viewer and listener discretion is advised. The stories and topics discussed do not reflect me or the opinions of my employer. ---- This podcast was edited and produced by Paul Shields @RebelCityPaul and was shot in the @RebelCityPodcast Studio.

6 Okt 20211h 4min

Daniel Ball is the CEO of The Early Careers Company and the Founder of The Early Careers Foundation. Daniel launched an expansive start up organisation with social purpose in a matter of months. He scaled the business from 1 to 13 employees and has moved in to two offices with views of global expansion. Daniel’s personality really shines through in this episode. As a young, hungry and excelling 25-year-old entrepreneur you would think Daniel’s motivation lies within his financial success, but you’d be wrong. For him, It’s knowing the risks that his employees have taken to buy into his vision for a better future and a more inclusive and contemporary careers market. He provides his thoughts on: - Joining a start-up as a teenager - Happiness vs Joy - Burnout culture - Remote working and human connection - Why no one ever regrets being kind I really enjoyed having Daniel stop by and make time for the show in his manic diary. I love both his charity’s and foundation’s mission statement. Thanks, Daniel, for your time! If you particularly enjoyed this episode, please share on your socials and subscribe!

29 Sep 202140min

Kristian Hill is an online coach and business owner in the fitness industry. Kristian pushes his body and mind through immense challenges. Today, Kristian stops by to talk about his most recent. An Iron Man. An Iron Man is a triathlon comprising of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and 26 mile run. In this episode we speak about the three life cycles of completing one. Pre: the training, nutrition, recovery, preparation, mental fortitude and nae-sayers. Intra: the self-talk, the pain, the conditions, the fuelling. Post: the reflections, the emotions, the support, and the next challenge. Kristian suffered every set back in preparation including the event being rescheduled 3 times in 3 different countries and Kristian contracting covid weeks before his race. He speaks about how to deal with the variables that life throws. If you enjoyed this episode – let us know! You can find Kristian, his podcast and his coaching services here: https://www.instagram.com/coachedbykdh/

8 Sep 20211h 12min

Gary is the CEO of Success Masters and the Author of #1 Best Selling book The Power of Strategic Influence: 10 Success Factors of Highly Influential Leaders. Gary stops by not only to share his story but to share the insights he has gained from meeting and interviewing 12 influential entrepreneurs and authors. Gary defines influence, how we all have it and how we can all put it to good use. I am grateful for Gary stopping by (digitally from Utah!) You can find Gary C Laney on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyclaney/ You can find his book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Strategic-Influence-Success-Influential/dp/1737091593 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-power-of-strategic-influence/gary-c-laney//9781737091592

1 Sep 20211h 11min