What does it take to walk out of school, broke, and build a multimillion-pound business? Simon Squibb did just that. In this bite-sized episode, we rewind to his Screw It Just DO It moment: leaving school with nothing but a survival instinct and turning that into a successful agency.

Simon breaks down how he started, what really fuels progress (hint: it’s not luck), and why persistence beats talent every time. If you’re stuck, second-guessing your next step, this short episode will snap you into action.

Key Takeaways:

Start With What You’ve Got: Simon had no degree, no money and no clue—but he started anyway
Fear Is Fuel: He learned to lean into fear as a superpower, not something to avoid
Redefining Luck: 98% of success is controllable. Luck is built, not found
Persistence Wins: Starting, quitting, then starting again is still forward momentum
Purpose Beats Profit: Chasing money never fulfilled him. Purpose did

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