The Money Podcast

In this remarkably candid episode, former jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner recounts the infamous 10-second speech that wiped out his £1 billion empire and made him public enemy number one. He details the mechanics behind the business’s collapse; from the £1 billion bank debt triggered by a share price drop to the painful process of losing 2,500 stores and his own name. 

But Gerald also reflects on the harsh lessons of ego, the power of a joke, and his resilient journey back into the trade, proving that while failure is public, the drive to start over is personal.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was public enemy number one. I couldn't believe the hostility that that joke caused. But they didn't believe it to be a joke. What they thought was that I have contempt for my customers."

"The annoying thing is that when I was running a successful company, I didn't jump up and down and say, 'Isn't life wonderful?' Looking back on it, I wasn't particularly happier than I am now, which is ridiculous."

"When I got the phone call to say my cancer screening was clear, I felt much happier than any deal that I've ever done. It makes you realise what's important in a way."

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🎙 A NOTE FOR THE #DISRUPTORS:     

The world is on the edge of a revolution. Wealth, power & information are being disrupted. 

Mainstream media is dying. Your freedom is being challenged. Your money is being debased. #Disruptors & Rob Moore asks the questions others dare not to ask. Disruptive & diverse guests speak out on topical world issues & their areas of success & influence. As the world has changed, Disruptors has evolved to diverse global movers, shakers & change makers who stand out & speak up. 

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Rob breaks down the fundamental psychology of selling, challenging the UK's often reserved culture around "the pitch". 

He explains the nuanced differences between sales and marketing and reveals his controversial take that selling is ultimately an act of love and service. 

From practical tactics like the Sandler Technique and the importance of post-close silence to leveraging AI for personalised sales funnels, this episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for anyone ready to master the art of the deal.

BEST MOMENTS

"Build it, sell the f*** out of it, and then maybe they will come."

"Selling is an act of love. At its highest level, selling is an act of service."

"The first person to speak loses!"

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🎙 A NOTE FOR THE #DISRUPTORS:     

The world is on the edge of a revolution. Wealth, power & information are being disrupted. 

Mainstream media is dying. Your freedom is being challenged. Your money is being debased. #Disruptors & Rob Moore asks the questions others dare not to ask. Disruptive & diverse guests speak out on topical world issues & their areas of success & influence. As the world has changed, Disruptors has evolved to diverse global movers, shakers & change makers who stand out & speak up. 

Want to start your own podcast? Get in touch -  Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Stop playing by the banks' rules and start making them work for you. In this high-stakes episode, former Independent Financial Advisor turned whistleblower Chris Rowell pulls back the curtain on the "Credit Ladder" strategy that most banks hope you never discover. 

From leveraging 0% interest purchase cards to the infinite loop of fee-free balance transfers, Chris explains exactly how to build a bulletproof credit profile that can unlock limits exceeding £1 million. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for leverage or just someone tired of paying interest, this is your masterclass in financial engineering and institutional arbitrage.

BEST MOMENTS

"Bad debt is dumb... but credit has to be good because it gives you leverage, it gives you the ability to make more choices in life, and it gives you a lot more freedom."

"The system that the banks design is on purpose to lure you in... they want you just to not be able to pay that last month, or just forget to pay, and then you’re bang on your 25% or 30%."

"It’s just like driving a car. That would be scary if you’re going down the motorway and never had any lessons... but if you know what you’re doing, it’s easy peasy."

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For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school  

And if you’d like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  → https://robmoore.live/mms 

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🎙 A NOTE FOR THE #DISRUPTORS:     

The world is on the edge of a revolution. Wealth, power & information are being disrupted. 

Mainstream media is dying. Your freedom is being challenged. Your money is being debased. #Disruptors & Rob Moore asks the questions others dare not to ask. Disruptive & diverse guests speak out on topical world issues & their areas of success & influence. As the world has changed, Disruptors has evolved to diverse global movers, shakers & change makers who stand out & speak up. 

Want to start your own podcast? Get in touch -  Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Think your savings account is protecting your future? Think again. 

In this hard-hitting episode, Rob breaks down why traditional banking is a sham designed to benefit institutions while your purchasing power evaporates. From the scam of fixed-term accounts that offer measly returns, to the shocking reality that most savers have lost over 5% of their wealth annually since lockdown, we expose how inflation acts as Chinese water torture on your cash

BEST MOMENTS

"Savers are losers because saving money loses money"

“If I can make 5, 6, or 8% on my money but only give you 1.6%, that’s kind of my deal."

"The issue is in the psychology. Most people see that as a guaranteed 4% gain rather than actually a guaranteed 2% loss."

Exclusive community & resources:  

For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school  

And if you’d like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  → https://robmoore.live/mms 

🔗 CONNECT WITH ROB 

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🎙 A NOTE FOR THE #DISRUPTORS:     

The world is on the edge of a revolution. Wealth, power & information are being disrupted. 

Mainstream media is dying. Your freedom is being challenged. Your money is being debased. #Disruptors & Rob Moore asks the questions others dare not to ask. Disruptive & diverse guests speak out on topical world issues & their areas of success & influence. As the world has changed, Disruptors has evolved to diverse global movers, shakers & change makers who stand out & speak up. 

Want to start your own podcast? Get in touch -  Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Rob guts the "get rich slow" mentality and delivers a surgical strike on how to generate $100,000 in 90 days, by leveraging his experience building a $300M empire

Rib outlines a blueprint focused on the high-margin world of information marketing, turning what you already know into immediate cash flow. By navigating his Five Pairs of Ps (Passion/Product, Plan/Position, Price/Pre-launch, Promote/Persist, and Produce/Please), he provides a ruthless look at leveraging the "TikTokification" of social media algorithms to bypass traditional gatekeepers and scale at lightning speed.

BEST MOMENTS

"There are business models that can make you richer, quicker, and there are most business models that can make you poorer, slower."

"Before TikTok came along, the more followers you had, the more views your content got... TikTok came along and they changed it... the playing field has been completely levelled... you can go viral on your first video."

"If your kids would get kidnapped, or you would lose everyone that you loved... if you didn't hit 100k in the next 90 days, it would be done. You would follow my five pairs of Ps to the letter... and you wouldn't quit until you hit your 100 grand."

Exclusive community & resources:  

For more EXCLUSIVE & unfiltered content to make, manage & multiply more money, join our private online education platform: Money.School → https://money.school  

And if you’d like to meet 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs, & scale to 6, 7 or 8 figures in your business or personal income, join us at our in-person Money Maker Summit Event (including EXCLUSIVE millionaire guests/masterminds sessions)  → https://robmoore.live/mms 

🔗 CONNECT WITH ROB 

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🎙 A NOTE FOR THE #DISRUPTORS:     

The world is on the edge of a revolution. Wealth, power & information are being disrupted. 

Mainstream media is dying. Your freedom is being challenged. Your money is being debased. #Disruptors & Rob Moore asks the questions others dare not to ask. Disruptive & diverse guests speak out on topical world issues & their areas of success & influence. As the world has changed, Disruptors has evolved to diverse global movers, shakers & change makers who stand out & speak up. 

Want to start your own podcast? Get in touch -  Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/