Today’s conversation is with Mike Samuels, the Coffee Shop Copywriter.

Mike returns to CamBro Conversations for a third time.

Many listeners will know Mike as a copywriter responsible for over $170M in sales and someone who has maintained a six-figure business working on his laptop for over a decade.

But this episode goes back even further to help you understand how to build your own online business.

We revisit August 2013 when Mike launched his very first digital product after being controversially fired from a content writing role at Livestrong.

We talk about starting from scratch, dealing with setbacks, the reality of launching a first business, and how Mike thinks about sales, marketing and freedom of speech today.

We also get into the psychology of business — why small wins can sometimes feel more exciting than big ones, and what happens when you choose connection over constant productivity.

Expect to learn:

• What launching his first digital product in 2013 taught Mike about business
• What he would do if he had to start a business again tomorrow from zero
• What your first offer could look like?
• Why £1,000 launches can sometimes feel more exciting than £1M ones
• When politics should and shouldn’t enter your marketing
• How copywriting and sales actually work best together
• What business and sector Mike would launch in if he stopped copywriting tomorrow
• How speaking openly about cultural and political issues has affected his business
• Why building relationships can sometimes be more valuable than building offers

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Today’s conversation is with Victoria Newlands.

Victoria is a multi-asset global investment manager with more than 11 years of experience in financial markets and responsibility for over £100 million of client investments. She works with professionals and business owners to build portfolios designed for both today and the long term.

But Victoria’s journey into finance didn’t come from privilege or a traditional City background. She shares how pursuing and connecting with the right contacts unlocked her path to become an Investment Manager in the City with Rathbone Brothers -navigating the world of global markets, investment strategy and wealth management.

In this conversation we explore investing, tax policy, financial education, and the wider idea of wealth beyond money. We also talk about Victoria’s passion for personal growth and her belief that getting uncomfortable is one of the most powerful tools for becoming the best version of you.

Expect to learn:

• How Victoria first became interested in finance and investing
• What it was like building a career in the City coming from a non-traditional background
• Whether being a woman in financial markets presented unique challenges
• Why she launched her own financial education and coaching business
• The unconventional areas she explores when helping clients think about investing
• The most popular and engaging topics from her Victoria Talks Money newsletter
• The key ideas from Sahil Bloom’s Five Types of Wealth — time, social, mental, physical and financial
• What the Laffer Curve tells us about taxation and government revenue
• Why one of her mantras for 2026 is simple: “Get uncomfortable” and how you can lean into this too

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Today’s conversation is with Sean McCarthy.

Sean is a fitness coach, content creator, and the owner of Alto Coaching.

His journey into the industry didn’t come from a polished plan.

It came after a fight on a night out in February 2023.

What could have been just another negative story became the catalyst for a complete shift in direction. Since then, Sean has left joinery, built a coaching business, grown a strong presence on TikTok, competed in bodybuilding, spoken openly about ADHD, and recently made the move to Dubai.

This is a conversation about turning setbacks into structure, building confidence through action, and taking calculated risks when you feel the pull to change your life.

Expect to learn:

• Why challenging moments often create the biggest growth
• Why he explored property courses, dropshipping and investing before settling on coaching
• Why TikTok was his first platform and how it accelerated his growth
• The moment he knew he could quit his joinery job
• What mentorship and business support helped him transition
• How ADHD influences his content, learning style and coaching approach
• How Sean works on his own style focus and productivity
• The reality of moving to Dubai including the hidden setup costs
• Sean’s advice on finding real friendships & connections
• What he’s learned about independence and being alone
• The goals for Alto Coaching
• What success looks and feels like by 2030

I loved hosting Sean on the show, having spoken online over the years I feel this is a real look into his life, story and mindset. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation. Please share to your Insta story and tag us at the handles below.

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