The Path Less Chosen Pod

Book Your 15 Minute Roadmap Call With Sol: https://calendly.com/free-thinkers-club/free-thinkers-demo-call?month=2025-02 In this episode, we sit down with Mike Sheare, founder of Inner Link, a content marketing agency with 75K+ Instagram followers. Mike shares his journey from working as a server to building a thriving online business generating $30K months and how he helps scale six-figure businesses through strategic content marketing. Discover how Mike invested $50K in mentorship, why delegation is crucial for scaling, and how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to grow your business rather than seeing them as threats. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to build your personal brand or someone curious about the online business world, this episode is packed with actionable insights! KEY POINTS: Why consistency is crucial when starting out with content creation The importance of delegation and building a team to scale your business How Mike charges $15K for his content marketing services Why investing in mentorship (Mike spent $50K) accelerates business growth How to view AI as an opportunity rather than a threat to your business The value of discipline over motivation in achieving long-term success Connect With Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/_innerlink/  Connect With Us: Sol Hyde's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sol.hyde/ Jamie Khan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.khan1/ Path Less Chosen Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathlesschosenpod/

Meet Ellie Wookey, the founder of Press Upload, who's changing the game for athletes looking to build and monetize their personal brand.

Meet Tatiana Ashborn, host of "Under the Sheets" podcast, who turned taboo conversations about sex into a thriving career and educational platform.

After starting as a shy software developer who couldn't talk to girls, John transformed his life through real estate investments, personal development, and building multiple successful online brands which allowed him to retire at only 33 years old. In this episode, John reveals:

Meet James Frost, founder of Flaming Phoenix, a company dedicated to creating ultra-high energy nutritional products for people tackling life's toughest challenges.

Meet George, an ex-strategy consultant turned life coach and entrepreneur, who took the leap into launching his own business!

Meet Christian Petersen, founder of Satu Solusi Consultancy, who built a career out of learning, adapting, and adding value wherever he goes.

Meet Charlie Fawkes, founder of Cheshire Detailing Services, who turned his love for cleaning cars into a full-time business at just 18.

Meet Francis Krajewski, the founder of Five Minutes to Delhi, on a mission to reshape convenience food with real Indian flavors.

Meet Taran Glasson, the Meaningful Work Mentor helping people escape unfulfilling careers and find work that truly matters.

Meet Ellie Wookey, the founder of Press Upload, who's changing the game for athletes looking to build and monetize their personal brand.

Our episode with rising music producer Jax (aka James Penney) is out now

This week we sat down to reflect on nearly a year of trying to show you the careers they don't teach you in school.

Our episode with Lucas Cox, on embracing uncertainty, taking risks, and pursuing a path of purpose, is out now!

Meet Ben Paine, a high-ticket closer who chose freedom over the traditional route. From building a mindset for sales to earning big based on commission, Ben's story shows the power of self-trust, hard work, and investing in personal growth.

Meet Andreas, ex-investment banker and founder of nice to matcha, who walked away from investment banking to chase matcha miracles from Japan and deliver them to the folks of South Africa.

Meet Samuel Walker, a lighting designer consultant transforming the way we think about light and darkness.

This week, Tom Anderton reveals the behind-the-scenes of major sponsorship deals and why networking is the ultimate game-changer in a sports career.

Meet Jason Van Dyk, the founder using technology to bring people closer in real life.

After battling Chronic Fatigue syndrome in bed for five years, Inder's career path completely changed direction as he rebuilt his life in nutritional therapy and neuroscience. Inder's career has turned personal adversity into purpose.

  Step into the world of entertainment with Harry Dyer, actor, writer, and camera assistant, who proves that passion and dedication can forge a path, even in the most cutthroat industries.

Meet Darath Khon, a powerlifting coach who left a stable biotech job to lift heavy, inspire others, and create educational content that's taken the online fitness coaching world by storm.

This week we're excited to have passed the mic over to co-host Jamie, who I think it's fair to say is on a Path Less Chosen. Jamie never wanted to follow the standard Durham University corporate route, and since lockdown has worked incredibly hard to make a name for himself in the sports industry. It really was fascinating to sit down with him and discuss how he has achieved so much at such a young age and in this episode, you can expect to learn: How exactly to get into the sports industry, including networking tips that helped Jamie become the right-hand man to some of the leaders of the sports industry 

Meet Billy Leriff, lead of UK Indie-Rock band Two Weeks in Nashville, who reveals the grit behind growing a band, embracing luck, and why he believes the future of music lies with Bitcoin.

Meet Haneen Khan, a Sex and Intimacy Coach who had to break away from societal expectations, rebelling against her mother's dreams of her being a lawyer and transitioned into helping people connect deeply with themselves.

Meet James Bulbeck from IDG Security. Led by marrying his interests in travel and global affairs, James' career path has landed him in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

Meet Tristan Schroder, founder of Jozi Talent, who brings world-class experience from Nike to serve the biggest names in South African rugby and football.

Meet today's incredible guest, Phil Kwok, the founder & CEO of EasyA who partners with the likes of Yale and Harvard to educate the world on blockchain and web3.

Today's guest, in collaboration with @thisisjumpstart, is Fatima, a Sales Development Representative for Thrust Carbon who pivoted from law and non-profit aspirations to thriving in sales.

Our episode with Sam Leeming, the former pro rugby player turned transformative performance coach is out now!

Meet Alex Brooks, the mastermind behind Marzbar, who transformed his love for gaming and stand-up into a YouTube career that is already 15 years old and boasts well over 500,000 followers!

Today's guest, in collaboration with @thisisjumpstart, is Immy Leslie, a content strategist who has journeyed from recruitment to branding for major names like L'Oreal and Squashies.

Meet our latest guest, Alfie Robertson A.K.A. @alfiegetshard, co-founder of PUREBODY and social media maestro who skyrocketed his personal brand by gaining 100,000 followers in just 100 days!

Today's guest is @DazMental, a wildlife filmmaker based in the heart of Africa, who has dedicated his life to capturing the untamed beauty of nature.

Our latest guest, Charlie Davis, the founder of the Jet House and a content creator who has amassed over 11million followers, introduces us to the digital world of storytelling. From capturing his first failing video to amassing his first million followers in just six months, he shares the highs and lows of his journey.

Our latest guest, Fashion Stylist and Creative Director, takes us behind the scenes of the glamorous yet challenging world of styling. From dressing Sophie Haboo and Jamie Laing for the red carpet, to learning Italian, to finding herself in the right place at the right time, she reveals the secrets to succeeding in this glamorous industry.

“Your job is something that you do the majority of your time. Your job isn't a weekend. It's five days a week. It's a lot of time. I don't want to work to live. I want to live to work. You spend so much of your time and we've got so many years until we retire or whatever. So I want to actually enjoy that and not be miserable for five days out of seven.”

Join Peter Wood for our special 25th extended episode as we explore the journey of discovering career opportunities and dive deep into the foundations of the UK Career Crisis, the stigma around certain careers, and the importance of leveling the playing field for all career options.

Navigating complexities with weight and self-worth can be daunting, but there's hope, thanks to our next guest, Mikaela. Join us for a compelling conversation that sheds light on the realities of working in the weight loss industry while healing relationships with food and body image.

Yes, Surf Therapy is a real thing. Join us to discover a fulfilling career that harnesses the power of the ocean to boost confidence and help others navigate the ebbs and flows of life.

Have you ever thought about monetising your voice in a dynamic career that harnesses the power of opening your mouth to captivate audiences and bring stories to life?

House of Dragons Stuntman; dropshipping; a Youtube and TikTok following of over 600,000; owning real estate across Dubai and Bali... Welcome to the crazy career path of Conor Kenny.

Could we interest you in a personable career that involves matchmaking, connecting the dots and putting the right people in the right rooms? What if we also told you that these rooms are filled with film directors, TV producers, and script writers?

Fancy a career of diving with some of Earth's most incredible creatures whilst living in beautiful places and cultures?

Ever wondered where your coffee comes from?

"I was always interested in trying to sell things," shared Chuggs Wallis, the former Love Island contestant and founder of Booby Ltd, as he explained how his Path Less Chosen began and led to his Booby branded bucket hats being worn by tens of thousands across the country.

If you give people a chance to be a part of something, they'll always want to be involved!

Imagine if you could wear a ring that tells you everything you need to know about your health?

"A laptop and an willingness to work all night is all you need"

Make yourself a beginner, remove arrogance, be willing to learn, and humble your salary expectations