Podcast · 134 episodes
Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall
by Alex Chisnall · English
Screw It Just DO It is the podcast for entrepreneurs, founders and business builders who are ready to stop waiting and start building. Hosted by Alex Chisnall, the show features honest conversations with people who’ve faced uncertainty, taken risks and built businesses that matter — from kitchen-table side projects to global brands and billion-pound companies. Real stories. Real decisions. Real progress. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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The Brothers Who Built EasyA From Nothing to 1.3 Million UsersDom and Phil Kwok (EZA founders) discuss leaving high-status careers (Cambridge/Wharton, law and finance, Blackstone/finance) to build EZA, growing it without outside funding, and moving back in with…29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min
She Hated the Cold. Then She Built a Business Around It | Laura FullertonLaura Fullerton explains how she went from hating cold water to building Monk, an ice-bath business, and what it takes to found a hardware/software company.24 Sep 2026 · 9 min
50 Years in Music, Global E-Commerce & Building a £60M+ Retail EmpireBrad Aspers (Rarewaves) traces how he built a global music retail empire from selling duplicate vinyl on eBay, then expanding into a multi-million-product online reseller/brand.22 Sep 2026 · 55 min
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The Brothers Who Built EasyA From Nothing to 1.3 Million UsersDom and Phil Kwok (EZA founders) discuss leaving high-status careers (Cambridge/Wharton, law and finance, Blackstone/finance) to build EZA, growing it without outside funding, and moving back in with…29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 35 chapters
She Hated the Cold. Then She Built a Business Around It | Laura FullertonLaura Fullerton explains how she went from hating cold water to building Monk, an ice-bath business, and what it takes to found a hardware/software company.24 Sep 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
50 Years in Music, Global E-Commerce & Building a £60M+ Retail EmpireBrad Aspers (Rarewaves) traces how he built a global music retail empire from selling duplicate vinyl on eBay, then expanding into a multi-million-product online reseller/brand.22 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Thinking About It Isn’t Doing It | Staz StazickerStarting a business requires action and commitment, not overthinking. The episode frames “thinking/planning/telling” as not doing, and argues fear of failure is really fear of others’ perceptions.17 Sep 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
From a £2.30 Sale to a Billion-Dollar BusinessZego’s journey from selling a £2.30 insurance policy to becoming a billion-dollar insurance business, including founder lessons on risk, focus, hiring, scaling, and surviving shocks like COVID.15 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters
He Survived an IED. Then Had to Start Again | Steve McCulleySteve McCulley’s transition from being an injured UK Marine commander to founding a cycling-related business, framed by the “screw it, just do it” mindset after an IED attack.10 Sep 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
He Built an £80M Business After Walking Away From His First Idea | Ed KlingerEd Klinger (co-founder of Flock) explains how the company built an £80M outcome via pivots from drone pathfinding/analytics to usage-based insurance, then to commercial motor insurance using…8 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 21 chapters
Why George Kruis Walked Away From Rugby at 32George Kruis explains leaving rugby at 32 and transitioning into entrepreneurship, focusing on building 4.5 (CBD and vitamin brand) with co-founder Dom, plus lessons from early business mistakes.3 Sep 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
She Started GoHenry at 47. Then Came 70 RejectionsLouise Hill, co-founder of GoHenry, explains how she built a kids’ money education subscription after seeing her children rack up spending (e.g., iTunes, in-app purchases).1 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 23 chapters
He Failed His Dream at 17. Then Built a Business From £60K | Stephen HowarthStephen Howarth’s journey from failing Royal Marines selection at 17 to building an outdoor clothing business from £60K, including the early funding struggle, market challenges, and leadership…27 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
He Started With 25 Dumbbells. Now He's Sold to 100,000 CustomersFounder story of scaling an adjustable dumbbell e-commerce business from a COVID garage side hustle to 100,000+ customers across 30 countries, plus lessons on speed, execution, international…25 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
They Gave Up Everything to Build the World's Fastest Bike | The AthertonsThe Athertons (Dan and Rachel Atherton) discuss building their own bike company and developing “the world’s fastest bike,” including the risks of leaving major sponsorships, the team’s shift to a…20 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 8 chapters
They Told Me My Football Career Was OverA former professional footballer recounts being told at 17 that his football career was over due to severe knee damage, then credits a “golden liquor” turmeric-based blend (built with his father…18 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
It Was A Brand Before It Was A Business | Founder ClassicHow Deliciously Ella evolved from a personal recipe blog/community into a plant-based food and wellness company (app, books, restaurant/café, and FMCG products), balancing community-led decisions…13 Aug 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Why Most Founders Pivot Before They SucceedWhy founders pivot before they “succeed,” and how to validate, scale, and avoid “shiny object” distractions in fast-moving AI startups.11 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 11 chapters
Rock Bottom Became the Best Day of My Life | Founder ClassicAlex Chisnell (Founder Classic) describes how “rock bottom” led to sobriety and a mental-health-focused life.6 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
"Why Don't We Just Do It?" The Conversation That Changed EverythingTwo sisters launch and scale a swimwear/resortwear brand after a casual “why don’t we just do it?” decision; they discuss founder fear, cash/inventory constraints, and building a customer-driven…4 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
Why I Walked Away From a £1m-a-Year Career | Founder ClassicAlex Chisnells’ “screw it, just do it” turning points—leaving a £1m/year career, joining Dragon’s Den, and launching an AI venture (“Implement AI”).30 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
The Conversation That Changed How I See LifeTwo hosts discuss how grief, stopping to think, and “just do it” reshape identity and drive meaningful action.28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters
The Day Dan Murray-Serter Walked Away From Success | Founder ClassicDan Murray-Serter describes walking away from a successful mobile company (Heights/related to Grable) after burnout and an “icky guy” realization, then rebuilding in health and wellness.23 Jul 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Everyone Wrote Me Off... Here's What Changed Everything | Adam StottAdam Stott’s turnaround story from being “written off” after his father lost everything, to building confidence and a business through skill-building, sales, strategy, branding, and consistent action.21 Jul 2026 · 55 min · 22 chapters
Founder Playbook: What Investors Really Look For | Luke Smith, Molten VenturesFounder traits and investor expectations at early stage; why action beats “castles in the sky”; how startups transition from founder-led execution to scalable teams; hurdles in fundraising and…16 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
I Thought My Time Had Gone... Then We Built One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing BrandsFounder journey and building Suri (a design-led, sustainability-focused electric toothbrush brand), including why they started late, how they chose the category, and what made their cofounder…14 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 25 chapters
Simon Squibb: Turn Your WANT Into a NEED | Founder ClassicsHow founders turn “wants” into “needs” to overcome fear and start meaningful businesses; luck is framed as mostly controllable via risk, destination, and persistence.9 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters