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Wake Up with Chris Donnelly
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  • S2 Ep5: How I went from ZERO To $500 Million In ECOM in 3 Years | Davie Fogarty
    Ever wondered what it takes to go from $0 to $100 million? Davie Fogarty did that with 1 product in 1 year. After 7 failed startups, Davie finally cracked the code, and built The Oodie, one of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands in the world. In this episode, he shares his exact formula: • How to find the right product • His Facebook ad strategy that generated $1M in a day • Marketing, sales, and operations at scale • What most founders get wrong when building a business But this isn’t just the highlight reel. Davie also opens up about the darker side: • Panic attacks, burnout, and stress-induced rashes • The pressure of success, and nearly walking away from it all • Why the biggest wins can also be the loneliest And now? He’s using everything he learned to help millions and investing in them on SharkTank. This is his most honest, unfiltered conversation yet,  and if you're serious about building a business, you need to hear it. Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup and add money to your account before August 31st, 2025, to receive a £200 / $200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply. Available for new Business customers in the UK and US. US Customers: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. The Revolut USA Prepaid Visa and Prepaid Mastercard are issued by Lead Bank pursuant to licensing by Visa(c) U.S.A. Inc. and Mastercard International for Mastercard cards. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See https://www.revolut.com/en-US/ for more details.  Chapters:  0:00 Introduction  2:20 Davie early years  6:00 from 0 to 10M in first year  7:00 Skill to build a 10M business 8:00 how to jump on trends  10:30 Why are scared of Ai  11:30 Davie's E-commerce success  13:30 Launching 10 businesses at the same time  18:00 Fear of failing  19:00 Davie's Health Challenges  25:00 Competitiveness  26:00 Understanding Anxiety  30:00 Flexing   34:10 How Oddie exploded (finding the right market)    33:00 Riches in the niches  33:30 How to find the perfect product  37:00 The importance of building a brand not just selling a product  40:00 Best tools find trending E commerce business  42:00 Why Davie stepped down as CEO 45:50 Shark Tank  53:00 E Commerce Exits  1:00:00 Losing money on crypto  1:01:00 Davies fear of Public speaking  1:02:40 Life now after Business  1:07:00 The people who were with you when you had nothing  1:08:50 Biggest Secret about Billionaires  1:10:00 How to stop caring what people think of you  1:13:20 Stop following your passion Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/  Follow Davie: https://www.instagram.com/daviefogarty/ 
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  • S2 Ep4: How I turned $1000 into $320 MILLION | Nathan Barry
    What does it really take to turn your audience into a multi-million dollar company? Nathan Barry went from broke blogger to the founder Kit, a bootstrapped SaaS powerhouse generating $45 million a year in subscription revenue. This episode is more than just a story. It’s a masterclass in how creators can build real, scalable businesses, without investors, hype, or burnout. We cover: • How Nathan grew from $2K/month to $100K… then $500K… then $3M/month in revenue • The Ladder of Wealth Creation and how to climb it step-by-step • How to go from selling a $250 product to a $2,500+ product • Why email is still the most powerful tool in the creator economy • His framework for moving from low-ticket to high-ticket offers • How the Flywheel Effect transformed his business and how you can build one too • Why he turned down Spotify • How creators can spot underpriced, overvalued opportunities Whether you're just starting out or already have an audience, this conversation will challenge how you think about money, audience growth, and long-term success. Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup and add money to your account before August 31st, 2025, to receive a £200 / $200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply. Available for new Business customers in the UK and US. US Customers: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. The Revolut USA Prepaid Visa and Prepaid Mastercard are issued by Lead Bank pursuant to licensing by Visa(c) U.S.A. Inc. and Mastercard International for Mastercard cards. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See https://www.revolut.com/en-US/ for more details. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Nathan’s Backstory 5:00 Celebrities on Kit  6:00 How to Make Great Content 8:42 Nathan's Childhood 12:23 Discovering Web Design 14:40 Writing Books 18:00 How to make a lot of money selling to a small audience**  20:00 Email Drives Everything 24:00 Writing 1,000 Words a Day for 600 Days 29:00 Life Transformation: $60K to $250K 30:55 Ladder of Wealth Curation 34:00 From $2K/Month to $100K/Month 35:42 Almost Gave Up 38:30 Getting ill 45:30 Doubling Down on Kit 53:00 Power of Word of Mouth 1:00:00 Jumping from $500K to $3M/Month 1:02:00 Why He Rejected Spotify 1:04:00 Building the Flywheel 1:13:30 Low-Ticket to High-Ticket Products 1:14:30 How Ryan Reynolds Became a Billionaire 1:17:00 Teaching Skills to People With Money 1:20:00 Chris’ Digital Product 1:25:00 Nathan’s Non-Flexing Philosophy 1:28:40 What’s the Difference Between a Strip Mall? 1:34:00 How Reese Witherspoon Became a Billionaire 1:37:55 Final Take: What Can People Wake Up To Today? Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en  Follow Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/?hl=en
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  • S2 Ep3: The Brutal Truth About FAILURE You Need To Hear | Elizabeth Day
    No one teaches you how to embrace failure, but what if that’s the only way to truly succeed? Today, I’m sitting down with Elizabeth Day, bestselling author, journalist, and host of the How To Fail Podcast, the hit podcast that’s changed how millions of people think about setbacks. Elizabeth opens up about the moments that shaped her: growing up in Northern Ireland, feeling like an outsider at school, the pursuit of confidence, and how repeated rejection eventually became her greatest superpower. She also shares the deeply personal stories behind her success, from boarding school struggles to navigating miscarriage, online hate, and public life, and why your ability to fail well might be the most important skill you’ll ever learn. If you’ve ever felt like you're behind, broken, or not enough, this one’s for you. Sign up to Revolut Business at https://www.revolut.com/rb/wakeup and add money to your account before August 31st, 2025, to receive a £200 / $200 welcome bonus. Subscription fees and T&Cs apply. Available for new Business customers in the UK and US. US Customers: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. The Revolut USA Prepaid Visa and Prepaid Mastercard are issued by Lead Bank pursuant to licensing by Visa(c) U.S.A. Inc. and Mastercard International for Mastercard cards. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, Member FDIC. See https://www.revolut.com/en-US/ for more details. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Elizabeth & Chris’ experiences with IVF struggles 7:00 Self doubt in your 20s  9:55 Elizabeth’s early years 15:40 “Confidence in a muscle you can flex” 16:55 Elizabeth’s first job at 12  20:30 Gossip columnist 23:20 “Just do the hard thing over and over again” 24:50 Introverted Vs Extrovert 31:00 Understanding failure 35:20 If you're feeling lost watch this   39:15 Thoughts on Ozempic  41:15 How to balance it all 49:30 Elizabeth's IVF story 59:40 Sally Phillips opens up about failure 1:03:30 Kate Winslet opens up about failures 1:05:30 Psychic readings  1:13:30 Failing in your 20s  1:16:00 5 year plans 1:21:00 The importance of friendship 1:23:00 Work addiction 1:26:50 Conflict avoidant 1:29:20 Stop being a people pleaser 1:32:00 How to set boundaries 1:35:00 How to deal with negative opinions 1:40:20 Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively court case  1:44:50 Elizabeth being a CEO & Founder Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/  Follow Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ Pre sale link: https://lnk.to/OneOfUsElizabethDay
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  • S2 Ep2: Shaolin Warrior Master WARNING The Collapse of The West! This Modern Habit Is Killing Millions!
    You don’t need more motivation. You need mastery. In this episode, I sat down with ‪Master Shi Heng Yi  one of the world’s most respected voices on self-discipline, inner strength, and mental clarity. He’s not here to give you life hacks. He’s here to teach you how to face the uncomfortable truth: that most of us are running from ourselves. We unpack what it really means to live with presence, power, and purpose and how to stop letting your emotions, distractions, and past pain run the show. From overcoming addiction to comfort to understanding why we are the cause of our suffering, this conversation is a blueprint for those ready to step out of autopilot and take their mind back. If you’ve ever felt anxious, undisciplined, or like something’s missing, this is your wake-up call. Chapters:  0:00 Introduction 1:10 Early Years 3:20 Rebelling 6:40 How to Deal with Comparison & Competitiveness 10:00 How to Figure Out the Purpose of Life 12:12 Epidemic of Addiction & Greed 17:00 What to Do When Times Get Hard 20:00 Pain & Failure Can Sometimes Be Good 25:05 Demon Hand, Buddha Heart 28:00 Is This the Life You Want to Live? 30:00 How Can People Motivate Themselves? 33:00 Why Discipline Is Needed 34:00 How to Confront Your Demons 35:30 Have You Got a Dead Corpse in the Basement? 40:30 Your Thoughts Become Who You Are 42:50 5 Hindrances to Sensory Growth 45:50 R.A.I.N. Method 48:00 How to Stop Getting Triggered 50:00 You Can’t Grow When Comfortable 54:20 How to Grow Your Heart 56:10 Consistency Is More Powerful Than Intensity 1:00:08 Failure vs. Success 1:02:15 How to Focus on Goals 1:05:00 How to Let Things Go 1:06:00 How to Bring the Shaolin Spirit into Your Life Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en  Follow Master Shi Heng Yi: https://www.instagram.com/shihengyi.online/?hl=en  Master Shi Heng Yi's Book: https://linktr.ee/shihengyi.online
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  • S2 Ep1: How to STOP Getting Defensive, Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Power! Jefferson Fisher
    You don’t need to shout to be heard. You don’t need to win every argument to be respected. And you don’t need to fear difficult conversations, if you know how to lead them. In this episode, trial lawyer and #1 speaking coach Jefferson Fisher shares the communication frameworks that have made him one of the most trusted voices online for navigating conflict, setting boundaries, and speaking with confidence. We explore why less is more when you speak, how to stay calm under pressure, and the one mindset shift that instantly makes you more magnetic in any room. From boardrooms to relationships, Jefferson’s practical tools will help you argue less, say more, and lead without raising your voice. If you’ve ever struggled with people pleasing, being heard, or standing your ground, this one’s for you. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Why Words Matter More Than Ever  1:30 Jefferson’s Backstory  4:50 Jefferson Powerful Online Voice  7:10 “What You Say Is Who You Are”  9:50 How to Spot a Liar  12:55 Nervous Before a Hard Conversation? Try This  15:20 Declutter Your Sentences, STOP Saying Um  17:45 Power of Speed & Tone in Speech  21:00 Why You Might Sound Like You're Lying  24:00 "Don’t Be a Waterfall, Be a Well"  27:00 How to Argue Less and Say More  30:00 How to Spot “Knots” in a Conversation  33:25 How to Lean Into Conflict  36:40 Feel an Argument Coming? Do This First  41:30 People Mirror Your Frequency, Use It Wisely  43:30 How to STOP Reacting to Insults  46:30 The Power of Letting Go  50:00 Stop Forcing Your Opinion, Try This Instead  56:00 The 3-Step Framework for Difficult Conversations  1:01:30 How to Argue Like a Lawyer  1:04:40 How to Say “NO” With Confidence  1:07:00 How to Clearly Set Boundaries  1:11:00 How to STOP People Pleasing  1:14:35 How to Stay Calm When Insulted  1:21:00 How to Apologise Properly  1:22:45 What to Say After a Bad Apology  1:25:30 How to Deal With a Narcissist  1:29:00 How to STOP Getting Defensive  1:30:30 Handling Insults at Work  1:33:00 How to Have Tough Conversations at Work  1:34:00 How Jefferson Leads His Business Link to Book: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en Follow Jefferson: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/?hl=en
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About Wake Up with Chris Donnelly

A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules. That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths. Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary. 
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