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Dodge Woodall Network
Hosted by Dodge Woodall · EN
Hosted by Dodge Woodall, Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Investor and Content Creator.
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We launched the podcast in 2020 and have interviewed 350+ guests. We have two shows under one umbrella.
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We are in the Top 0.5% of podcasts globally, listened to in 187 countries & had 100M+ Views.
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EVENTFUL LIVES
This show is pure entertainment with guests from - SAS, Sports Stars, Comedians, Ex Police, Music Legends, Club Promoters & Criminal Underworld.
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FOUNDER
This show is 100% business with guests from - Daniel Priestley, James Sinclair, Barry Hearn & James Smith. Dodge also does a weekly special where he sits on the other side of the table, giving real and raw chat about what it's really like to be an entrepreneur, taking big risks whilst juggling all the pressures.
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Guest - https://dodgewoodall.com/guest
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Website: DodgeWoodall.com
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LinkedIn: Dodge Woodall
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YouTube: Dodge Woodall
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Facebook: Dodge Woodall
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Instagram: @Dodge.Woodall
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TikTok: @DodgeWoodall
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#348. Feared South Coast Gym Boss & Gang Leader - Danny Harkins
2w ago01:37:43Tap to summarizeDanny Hawkins opens up about a life that spun from boxing gyms and factory floors into one of the most feared debt-collecting operations in the south of England - and the forty-three-year sentence that came crashing down on him and his crew.What started as five limited companies, eighty-odd cars on the forecourt, and three debt collectors on retainer became a spiral of ego, cocaine, and violence - ending in a petrol-bombed gym, a botched kidnap, and years behind bars. He talks about the fallout with his oldest friend, the vengeance he carried inside, and the addiction that crept back in once he came home - and the public relapses he's chosen to own rather than hide. Now clean and building a platform to help others out of the same hole, he reflects on what real accountability looks like after a life like that.This is the eventful life of Danny Hawkins. If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #39. British Entrepreneur's £10 Million Tech Business Empire - Chris Gore
3w ago00:51:10Tap to summarizeIf you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestChris Gore opens up about a life built on discipline, risk, and the relentless itch to build something of his own - from the barracks of the British Army to the boardrooms of London, Hong Kong, and beyond.What started in the military - press-ups, postings, and a thirty-year-old lad sat in North London wondering what on earth to do with an MBA - became a decade-long obsession with proving that two blokes with a van, some screens, and the right contacts could carve out a business the big boys didn't want to bother with. The two-hundred-and-fifty-grand jobs. The ones too small for the billion-dollar giants, too good to leave on the table. He saw the gap, and he jumped in feet first.From his kitchen table to thirty-five staff. Behind the growth was a man who never forgot where he came from - a council estate kid who married into a world of Rothschilds and Beaconsfield mansions and never once lost his own compass in the process. He talks about the business partner who carried equal weight and equal risk, the wife who covered the mortgage and told him he had two years to make it work, and the early investor who helped him understand what an exit actually looks like - and what it costs to buy one back.Chris now reflects on what it means to build something real - with your own money, your own name on the line, and no safety net below you. Still grafting, still learning, still treating the dinner lady and the CEO exactly the same.This is the eventful life of Mr Chris Gore All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #38. Real Entrepreneurs Don't Wait For Opportunities - Dodge Woodall
4w ago00:26:35Tap to summarizeHow real entrepreneurs create opportunities, and why waiting for them is the biggest mistake you can make.Dodge gets into what it really takes to build the mindset that opens doors. Why, in a world obsessed with apps and algorithms, the answer is within you.Why being genuine, asking the right questions, and dropping your guard will do more for your business than any platform ever will.If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#347. Feared Basildon Debt Collector & Essex Boys Murder - Dean Connell
4w ago01:43:01Tap to summarizeDean Connell opens up about a life built on the doors, the debt, and the code of the street - from drinking in Basildon pubs at fifteen to becoming one of the most feared debt collectors in the UK.What started on the club doors of Essex in the early 90s - nights at Raquel's, working for Mick Kelly, watching a world of glass, crack, and chaos unfold around him - became a decade-long career chasing down people who thought they could walk away from what they owed. Professional knockers. Dodgy developers. Builders who liquidated companies to shaft electricians and plasterers out of tens of thousands.He'd seen it all, and he knew how to get a result -not through bullying, but through showing up, knowing the paperwork, and making it clear the conversation wasn't optional. But behind the reputation was a man with a strict moral compass - one who'd walk away from a genuine hard-luck case, but wouldn't blink at a millionaire hiding behind a liquidation while a Ferrari sat on the drive. He talks about the partner who never raised his voice and never needed to, the code that separated real fellas from the rest, and the moments that stick with you when you've spent years knocking on doors the world didn't want opened.Now older, calmer, and content, he reflects on what it means to get through a life like that with your principles intact - still doing favours, still putting principle over money, still surrounded by the people who matter.This is the eventful life of Mr Dean Connell. If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #37. Entrepreneurship Nearly Cost Me Everything - Dodge Woodall
Jun 1900:31:19Tap to summarizeHow to keep people coming back to your business, and what could be making them leave for good.Dodge gets into what it really takes to make people return, again and again, whether you're running a festival, a podcast, or a local restaurant. Experience beats everything, the night he realised cold pints and a warm welcome matter more than the headline act, why standards are the bar you set for yourself, and why in a world full of AI and fake everything, keeping it real is your biggest edge.Why showing up for independent founders, even with a tag or a good review, costs you nothing but means everything.If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#346. The Owners Who Broke West Ham - Nick Hawkins & Dan Lawless (West Ham TV)
Jun 1701:16:04Tap to summarizeWest Ham TV has become one of the most recognisable fan channels in football, giving supporters a voice through some of the club's most turbulent years. What started as a passion project has grown into a platform followed by thousands of fans, documenting the highs, lows and controversies surrounding West Ham United.In this conversation, the team behind West Ham TV, Nicky Hawkins & Dan Lawless reflect on the club's dramatic decline, the move from Upton Park to the London Stadium, their frustrations with the ownership of David Sullivan, and the growing disconnect between the club and its supporters. They share personal stories from years spent covering West Ham, discuss confrontations, criticism and the realities of fan media, while offering an honest assessment of the club's current direction.From unforgettable European nights to fears of relegation, this is a raw and passionate discussion about what it means to support West Ham United through good times and bad.This is the eventful life of Nicky Hawkins & Dan Lawless (West Ham TV)All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #36. Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit Just Before it Works - Dodge Woodall
Jun 1200:32:23Tap to summarizeWhy do the founders who make it keep going even when nobody's watching and nothing seems to be working? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into the unseen return of just keeping going, and why your self-development is the biggest reward you're not counting.Dodge gets into the part of business nobody talks about, the messy middle, when it's relentless, unrewarding, and no one's watching, but you're still showing up. Dodge talks about the night he opened a club, invited everyone, and nobody came, why spreading your bets protects everything you've built, and why the return you're not counting your own growth and self-development is the biggest reward in business.If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #35. £9M Royal Marine Commando’s Security Firm - Eddie Gilmour
Jun 1001:06:17Tap to summarizeIf you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestEddie Gilmour built one of the UK's leading luxury security businesses, growing it from a start-up venture into a £9 million operation protecting high-profile clients, luxury retailers, VIPs and valuable assets across the country.But behind the success lies a story of sacrifice, resilience and relentless determination.Raised in a tough environment, Eddie joined the Royal Marines before embarking on a distinguished career as a detective, specialising in covert surveillance, organised crime investigations and national security. After nearly two decades in policing, he took the risk of leaving behind a secure career to build a business of his own. The journey was far from easy. The 2008 financial crisis devastated his first venture, forcing him to rebuild from scratch. Years of pressure, financial uncertainty and constant travel took a heavy toll, contributing to two heart attacks while growing the company. Throughout it all, he remained driven by a desire to provide for his family and create something lasting for the next generation.Today, alongside his son and daughter, Eddie leads a highly respected security business staffed by former Special Forces operators, detectives and security professionals.As the company enters its next phase of growth, he reflects on entrepreneurship, leadership, family, health, and the lessons learned from spending a lifetime operating in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.This is the story of Mr Eddie Gilmour. All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FOUNDER #34. Your Contacts Are More Powerful Than You Think - Dodge Woodall
Jun 500:29:27Tap to summarizeWhat if the most powerful business tool you own is the phone already in your pocket? Founder Dodge Woodall gets into why he's kept the same number since 1995, never sent an email in 30 years, and why your contacts are yours to keep.Dodge gets into owning your relationships in business. Dodge talks about why he's kept the same phone number since 1995, why he's never sent an email in 30 years, and how your phone can open more doors than you think. The difference between chasing attention and building real connections, and why your contacts are yours to keep. Practical, honest, and a reminder that the simplest things in business are often the most powerful.If you're a Founder and would like to come on the podcast, then you can apply on the link here 👉 https://dodgewoodall.com/guestAll Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#345. The UK's Hardest Man, 13 Years Sentence & Prison Gangs - Big Stacks
Jun 301:02:31Tap to summarizeCharlie Robert "Big Stacks" became an internet sensation after a joke video declaring himself the "UK's Hardest Man" spiralled into a viral phenomenon. What started as comedy quickly attracted fighters, influencers and millions of viewers, turning him into one of social media's most recognisable characters.But behind the viral clips lies a troubled past. Growing up on a council estate, Charlie spent years involved in crime, violence and prison, accumulating dozens of arrests and multiple jail sentences before eventually deciding to change direction. Now focused on boxing, content creation and building a better future, he reflects on the lessons learned from a chaotic upbringing, the pressures of internet fame, and his ambition to use his experiences to help others avoid the mistakes he made.This is the eventful life of Charlie Robert "Big Stacks"All Enquiries - Hello@DodgeWoodall.comWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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