From Bedroom Startup to Multi-Million Exit | Full Circle Podcast w/ Mike Scott

What does it really take to build a leading digital agency from scratch—and then sell it for life-changing money? In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, Mike Scott shares the rollercoaster journey of founding Hydrogen, scaling it into Scotland’s largest social media agency, and navigating the pressures, pitfalls, and payoffs of selling the business.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✅ How Mike spotted a gap in the digital space and launched Hydrogen

✅ The strategic moves that helped land clients like SSE & Highland Park

✅ Raw truths about bootstrapping, burnout, and breakthrough moments

✅ The emotional and financial highs and lows of selling a business

✅ Where social media and AI are taking brand building next

🔥 If you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader, this episode is packed with real-world insights on startup grit, leadership, digital disruption, and life after exit.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: From Redundancy to Reinvention

03:45 - Spotting the Social Media Gap in 2015

07:20 - Hydrogen’s First Client & Strategic Focus

12:10 - Scaling Smart: Cash Flow & Client Wins

18:30 - Building a Sellable Business

25:50 - Navigating the Sale: Numbers, Red Lines & Relief

33:15 - Post-Exit Life & Leadership Reflection

39:00 - Social Media as the New Search Engine

44:45 - TikTok for Big Brands & B2B?

49:30 - The AI Disruption: Who Wins, Who Loses?

56:10 - Advice for Founders Looking to Exit

💬 What part of Mike’s journey did you relate to most? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your story!

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What if the future of work isn’t a 9-to-5 job but a flexible gig that empowers both companies and individuals? In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, we dive deep with Rich Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Gigged.AI, to uncover how his platform is transforming digital talent management and why the gig economy is just getting started.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✅ The real story behind Gigged.AI’s dual talent marketplace

✅ How enterprises are leveraging internal and external digital talent

✅ Why the gig economy is the future of work

✅ The truth about burnout, mental health, and founder resilience

✅ How AI and data are shaping tomorrow’s workforce

🔥 Whether you’re a tech leader, entrepreneur, or just curious about how the workforce is evolving, this episode delivers expert insights, startup war stories, and bold predictions you won’t hear anywhere else!

📌 Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: What is Gigged.AI?

02:20 - Solving Enterprise Skill Gaps

06:15 - The Rise of the Tech Gig Economy

12:40 - AI, Automation & Future-Proofing Talent

18:30 - Building Through Burnout: A Founder’s Story

26:00 - Raising Capital & Startup Growth Challenges

32:45 - The Power of Focus and Simplicity in Business

38:00 - What’s Next for Gigged.AI?

💬 Ever worked in a gig or considered leaving the 9-to-5 grind? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your story!

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🔗 Learn More About Rich & Gigged.AI:

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💼 Rich Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlwilson/

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Danny Quinn sits down with Brian Hyslop—fighter, coach, and founder of the Fortified Man programme—to explore how overcoming adversity, addiction, and prison forged a life of faith, discipline and self‑development. Discover Brian’s blueprint for mental fortitude, routines that transform, and the power of community and technology in personal growth.

🧠 Topics Covered:

✅ Brian’s journey through hardship: prison, substance abuse & redemption

✅ The Fortified Man programme: discipline, purpose & routines

✅ Gratitude as a daily practice for mental strength

✅ Martial arts, situational awareness & confidence building

✅ The role of AI and tech in supporting mindset & growth

💡 Real‑Life Impact:

🔹 How structured routines maximise productivity & well‑being

🔹 Gratitude exercises to cultivate a positive mindset

🔹 Martial arts drills for resilience & situational awareness

🔹 Building supportive communities & strong role models

🔹 Leveraging AI tools for self‑improvement & habit tracking

👉 So, how can YOU benefit? Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical strategies to overcome setbacks, or fresh ideas on masculinity, this episode will equip you with actionable advice to fortify your life and purpose.

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