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The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast
SHORTS | The Three Leadership Habits with Tom Fairey

The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 4:24


In these ‘Shorts' episodes of my podcast, I'll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 116 and my interview with Tom Fairey, the Founder and Head Coach at Stakester. In this clip, Tom talks about the three key habits of successful leaders and why most goals are limitations. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE https://www.ben-morton.com/mastering-self-awareness-and-personal-discipline-with-tom-fairey/

The Possibility Club
Practical Bravery: RESPONSIBLE HUSTLING!

The Possibility Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 38:55


The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery   RESPONSIBLE HUSTLING!     The worst of hustle culture is a toxic, mentally straining, alpha-bullshit race in which carnage is left in a trail behind the winner. Whatever winning is.   The best of it is in the drive to continually innovate and to respond to need. It's not that strategic, but it gets things done and it moves things on. Sometimes that is exactly the energy needed to start something.   My question to people in businesses and charities listening to this - what can you do to harness more of the best of it, when you're driving forward impact, whilst avoiding the negative behaviours? In this episode Richard Freeman meets serial entrepreneur, angel investor, host of the 'Back Yourself' podcast and CEO of Stakester - Tom Fairey.     Stakester https://www.stakester.com/ Tom Fairey — How Not To F*ck Up Your Startup (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Not-Your-Startup- Something/dp/1472147529/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Tom+Fairey&qid=1679244457&s=audible&sr=1- 1-catcorr The Back Yourself Show (podcast — Spotify link) https://open.spotify.com/show/0xe689AtPTEK2IxoGUQcMb?si=8e282f79b10d42a7 “I think we need to change our mindset from a survival mindset last year, to a growth mindset.” Carol Dweck — Mindset (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil- Potential/dp/B07NQLQDWN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GNL7JAT06BIT&keywords=carol+dweck&qid=167 9261239&sprefix=carol+dweck%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1   "I have basically two things that I'm good at: I'm a good judge of talent and I'm a good motivator. I'm addicted to people who I think are under-nourished in their career and that tends to be where my investments go.” Ben Horowitz — The Hard Thing About Hard Things (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Thing-About-Things- Building/dp/B00I0B6CQC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Ben+Horowitz&qid=1679261688&s=audible&sr=1 -2 Peter Thiel — Zero To One (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zero-One-Notes-Start- Future/dp/0753555204/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1679261634&refinements=p_27%3APeter+Thiel+Blake+M asters&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Peter+Thiel+Blake+Masters Andrew Chen — The Cold Start Problem (Amazon link) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cold-Start-Problem-Network- Effects/dp/B09KW42M7V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=andrew+chen&qid=1679261743&s=audible&spref ix=andrew+chen%2Caudible%2C74&sr=1-1 “Everyone I grew up with around me was a teacher, and they had this sense of reward.” George Kruis, rugby player (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Kruis “I'd probably make more money as a podcast host than I would as a rugby club owner.” “I had this physical goal last year, I wanted to run 15k in an hour. It doesn't make me an elite runner but it is a challenge, and it is hard, and I did achieve it. I got to the end of it and I was like, uh alright, and I stopped running. Just stopped running last year. And actually I got a lot of joy from running. But the goal was frustrating for me. Setting goals is a frustrating behaviour.” “I don't actually believe in building goals, I believe in building habits. I think the problem with goals are, as soon as you hit them you're not satisfied. When you build a habit, you start to learn about it as you go. Building habits leads to excellence and greater outcomes than you would've had initially if you'd just set yourself a goal.” “There's a lot of rubbish people out there, I'm not going to lie.” “If I retired tomorrow and left the startup world, my hope is that no-one would feel the impact, they'd just carry on. And that's not because I'm insignificant, it's because I've done a good enough job of preparing people to do their jobs independently.” The Army Reserve https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/the-army-reserve/ “It sounds so obvious but people forget about it all the time: communicate for your audience. Stop talking where your audience isn't.” “I like hustle culture. I'd use the analogy of an athlete. Do you think anyone said to Kobe Bryant, when he was turning up in the gym at 4am before he went training, they said aw mate, you're working too hard, you're just training too hard. It's bollocks, no-one's saying to him afterwards, you're practising too much, you're getting too good at this. No-one says that. But the thing is, that's his choice. No-one's going to tell a musician how often they can play, that's their choice. But for some reason we have a problem with people doing it in business and we have to tell people how much they can work. Fuck you. If I want to work from 5am til 10pm that's my choice. And if I want the outcomes that I'm trying to achieve, I have to. And it may not be great for my work life balance, but it's my choice. It's not hustle culture, it's hustle choice.” “Fuckin' high-five.”   -----------     This episode was recorded in January 2023 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts   For more visit alwayspossible.co.uk

The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast
Mastering Self-Awareness and Personal Discipline with Tom Fairey

The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 32:28


Tom Fairey is the Founder and Head Coach at Stakester. Operating in the video game space, he took an idea from a scribble on a napkin to being worth over £50 million in just over two years. Now they are one of the biggest in the world at what they do. To help fund the growth of the business, he raised $1.3 million investment from a single LinkedIn post. Alongside this, Tom hosts the Back Yourself Show, a show with over 1 million listens, on which he speaks to investors, founders, and experts in the start-up field. Tom talks to us about how his leadership style has evolved through working in a number of very different environments, his three key leadership habits and how to build real, self-awareness. Tom also has a fantastic new book out – ‘How Not To F**k-Up Your Start-Up' – and we have two copies to give away to listeners via the link in the show notes. Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Tom on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/?originalSubdomain=uk Stakester: https://www.stakester.com Tom's book: https://amzn.to/3HiObke The FREE 10-4-10 Leadership Programme:https://bit.ly/FREEleadershipmini-course We want to hear from you! Whether it's a leadership question for Ben, some feedback on the show, or a guest suggestion, we'd love to hear from you. Whatever the reason for getting in touch, you can easily do it by clicking the link below that Ben will personally review. https://www.ben-morton.com/feedback/

Fascinating Entrepreneurs
How an Impromptu Jiu-jitsu Match Gave Tom Fairey the Idea for Stakester Ep. 67

Fascinating Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 25:53 Transcription Available


Tom Fairey is the CEO and co-founder of Stakester, an esports mobile app that allows competitors to play their favorite online games for cash and prizes. Tom founded Skakester as a way for gamers to utilize their hard-earned skills and play for higher stakes. The app connects players who want to put their hard-earned skills to the ultimate test - opening the doors for gaming to have a profitable and high stakes activity. He also hosts The Back Yourself Show podcast. The Back Yourself Show is a podcast with the profound mission: to present leading conversations within the global startup community and gain exclusive insight from entrepreneurs who are living the startup life as we speak. Where to Find Tom Fairey Website: https://www.stakester.com/ (www.stakester.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/ (Tom Fairey) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com/ (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items.  PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

Screw it, Just Do it
#424: Why Culture is Everything in Business with Stakester's Tom Fairey

Screw it, Just Do it

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 48:28


Welcome to Episode #424: with Tom Fairey, Founder of Stakester, a way for gamers to utilise their hard earned skills and play for higher stakes.   During this episode, we talk about how being competitive and working hard as key traits in entrepreneurial success. Here are some highlights: Being competitive is a good thing. It doesn't necessarily means you're obsessed with winning. It means you love the competition because it's where you test your skill and you don't mind losing. Losing means you analyse what went wrong and how you can be better and improve yourself Culture is everything in business. The behavior and attitude of the people is what empowers the core of a business. We have to accept that with being successful, a portion of that is because of luck. The harder you work, the luckier you become.   Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Tom via LinkedIn and download Stakester via Android or Apple IOS

Screw it, Just Do it
Trailer for #424: Why Culture is Everything in Business with Stakester's Tom Fairey

Screw it, Just Do it

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 2:00


Welcome to the trailer for Episode #424: Insert Episode Title, with Tom Fairey, Founder of Stakester, a way for gamers to utilise their hard earned skills and play for higher stakes.   In this Wednesday's episode, Tom and I will be talking about how being competitive and working hard as key traits in entrepreneurial success. Here are some highlights: Being competitive is a good thing. It doesn't necessarily means you're obsessed with winning. It means you love the competition because it's where you test your skill and you don't mind losing. Losing means you analyse what went wrong and how you can be better and improve yourself Culture is everything in business. The behavior and attitude of the people is what empowers the core of a business. We have to accept that with being successful, a portion of that is because of luck. The harder you work, the luckier you become.   Join us on Wednesday for the full episode.

Money Savage
Make Money Gaming with Tom Fairey

Money Savage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 21:25


LifeBlood: We talked about how to make money gaming, how to turn an idea into a business, how to break free of the trap of doing things that make other people happy, and a framework for being successful at anything with Tom Fairey, CoFounder and CEO of Stakester, the #1 platform letting competitive gamers bet on themselves.  Listen to learn why consistent success can be a trap! You can learn more about Thomas at Stakester.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.

Action and Ambition
Tom Fairey Allows Competitors To Play Their Favourite Online Games For Cash and Prices

Action and Ambition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 28:12


Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast. Joining us today is Tom Fairey, Founder and Head Coach at Stakester. Stakeater is an esports mobile app connecting players who want to test their skills by playing their favorite games for money and prizes. He is also the host of The Back Yourself Show that gives clear and actionable advice from the best founders and investors on how to back yourself and make a rocketship startup. Tom is obsessed with the notion that through consistency, commitment, and continual learning, anyone, including a loser, can achieve anything. Tune in to learn more on this!

TheTop.VC
Stakester's Founder, Tom Fairey: Serial-Connecting

TheTop.VC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 12:04


Growth is everything. You should broadcast any signal you have of growth to as many VCs as possible.

The PR Pace Podcast
Gaming + PR: An Interview with Stakester CEO + Co-Founder, Tom Fairey

The PR Pace Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 47:29


Buckle up, folks, this week's episode brings TONS of energy + info to those wanting an inside look at how PR can aide in brand awareness for startups. Stakester CEO Tom Fairey joins to discuss how the pandemic helped catapult their platform to the masses. He shares his experience working with Pace PR and how, even as a new business, they are putting a premium on employees health, mental + physical. Peter Woolfolk also stops by. Peter is a legend in PR, having worked with the Clinton administration and many other heavy-hitters. He breaks down politics + PR like the true pro he is.

The Shark Effect
Tom Fairey | The big Russian guy: Unexpected start of a multimillion dollar business

The Shark Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 46:28


Thomas is not your regular entrepreneur. In fact, he's everything but normal. After he wrestled a huge Russian guy for money (and won), he got an idea that led to an extraordinary journey of starting Stakester – a platform allowing video game players to back themselves. If you're better than your friend, you win. If not, well… He traveled to New York to introduce this concept to the Rockstar Games co-founder Gary Foreman. Gary listed 16 reasons why it won't work. Then he joined Thomas' team. Since then, Stakester's been able to raise millions of dollars, attract thousands of competitive players, and spread the message about fundraising and building & scaling a successful online business. Tom also runs The Back Yourself Show. A podcast on a mission to empower those thinking about launching their own startup and turning those who have into superstar successes. Connect w/Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfaireystakester/ (LinkedIn) https://backyourself.show/ (The Back yourself Podcast) https://www.stakester.com/ (Stakester) Let's connect: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e759e3195fa07a414c9afe8/episodes/60ed28a18c0c31001917b838/www.yourultimateplaybook.com (My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement) ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-molden-9693431b/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/alexmolden/ (IG) https://www.facebook.com/alex.molden1/ (Facebook) https://open.acast.com/shows/5e759e3195fa07a414c9afe8/episodes/www.alexmoldenspeaks.com (website) https://thehaacademy.com/get-full-access (High Achievers Academy) *Get you a https://www.uv-brite.com/ (UV Brite water bottle)!! Use coupon code Sharkeffect15 for 15% off!! **Get stronger w/https://frogfuel.com/ (Frog Fuel)!! Use coupon code Sharkeffect20 for 20% off of your 1st order! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Men On Purpose Podcast
Play to Win with Tom Fairey - Episode 224

Men On Purpose Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 70:42


What's your version of success? Are you willing to go all in to get it? In this episode, Tom Fairey joins host Ian Lobas to share what he has learned over the years about business and life. Tom is a great example of how a super-competitive nature makes everything possible. He left his “vanilla” lifestyle on a little island in the UK and moved to the city where he worked for 15 years.. Tom is the founder of Stakester, which he started with almost no money, no coding experience and having never worked in gaming or even owning a PlayStation. Stakester is an entertainment platform that gives gamers a platform to add monetary pride to the online gaming experience. Through proprietary technology, Stakester acts as the third partner in gaming challenges to ensure payouts are handled correctly. Less than three years later it's the fastest growing competition platform on the planet, having raised over 5 million bucks. The company is worth over $70 million today. Tom and Ian discuss the distinction between success and happiness, noting that happiness is fleeting yet it isn't wise to chase a perception of success only to be unhappy. After all, as they point out, the universe is going to reward you when you remove distractions from your life. When you're done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on believing anything is possible, including Dig to Fly and Limitless Possibilities. In this episode you will learn about 8:28 - How to know if you're staying in a specific job too long 10:00 - The truth about happiness 27:28 - Limitless possibilities 29:35 - How to go all in 41:03 - The force factor Book Mentioned: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Connect with Tom Fairey on: Website: https://www.stakester.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyourselfshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.fairey.399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Mack Rapapali
How online gaming can assist with burning calories

Mack Rapapali

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 3:58


Take a listen to Mack Rapapali and Sabrina Scherf discussing gaming health benefits. The Daily Mail, research conducted by the online gaming platform Stakester claims that gamers who are male can burn upwards of 420 calories over the course of a two-hour session, while gamers who are female are looking at a calorie burn of 472 calories.To arrive at their figures, the researchers outfitted gamers with monitors that monitored their heart rates and their calories burned while playing two games: Warzone, a shooter game; and FIFA, the popular soccer game.

Mack Rapapali
How online gaming can assist with burning calories

Mack Rapapali

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 3:58


Take a listen to Mack Rapapali and Sabrina Scherf discussing gaming health benefits. The Daily Mail, research conducted by the online gaming platform Stakester claims that gamers who are male can burn upwards of 420 calories over the course of a two-hour session, while gamers who are female are looking at a calorie burn of 472 calories.To arrive at their figures, the researchers outfitted gamers with monitors that monitored their heart rates and their calories burned while playing two games: Warzone, a shooter game; and FIFA, the popular soccer game.

That Entrepreneur Life
Episode 82 - How to Raise Money to Scale Your Business to 7 Figures and Beyond with Tom Fairey

That Entrepreneur Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 49:51


Join Andrew Lees, Clint McPherson, and their guest Tom Fairey, the Founder of Stakester, as they talk about why startups differ, how he pushed Stakester through the negativity, the tips that make a great pitch, and the elements that help prove or disprove a business idea. For Tom, if there's anything that every entrepreneur or innovator must learn how to do in order to take any idea to the next level, it's learning how to reach and talk to the audience.In this episode you will learn:What does it take to be a startup?Tom Fairey – on starting Stakester.If your business idea has a hypothesis, test it!Three (3) Lessons for a Great Pitch.Can a startup be sustainable? …and so much more.About Tom Fairey:Tom is the Founder of Stakester.com and the host of the Back Yourself Show. He is also a writer for The Startup, Entrepreneur's Handbook, and Better Marketing.You can find Tom Fairey on...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-back-yourself-show/Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpodMedium: https://medium.com/@thomasfaireyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyourselfshowPodcast: https://www.backyourself.show/You can find That Entrepreneur Life on...Website: https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatentrepreneurlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurlifeusa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatEntreprene1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKPkF39Z6r2l9AT4k-tDtgSupport the show (https://thatentrepreneurlife.com/support-the-show)

How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.
Ep. 207 How I Raised It With Thomas Fairey Of Stakester

How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 36:25


Produced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Thomas Fairey of Stakester.com, a platform that users to play online games and compete for money and prizes. In this episode, Thomas talks about how pitching is a performance, how fundraising can be done as a formulaic sales process, how he automated a lot of his outreach and follow up, how the intent of the first contact is not to invest but to have a conversation, and much more. He also shares his exact script for doing cold emails to investors. The Company raised 3.1 million pounds (about $4M U.S.) from a variety of angels as well as VC firms RTP Global and GFR Fund. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $3 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at https:/www.foundersuite.com/

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The Mark Struczewski Podcast
The Worst Idea Ever - Thomas Fairey

The Mark Struczewski Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 35:29


Thomas Fairey is the founder and CEO of Stakester, the world's fastest-growing esports platform. WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? Mark “Ski” Struczewski (Mister Productivity) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at MisterProductivity.com. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get productivity tips and exclusive content that I only share with email subscribers. Follow Mark on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

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The Mark Struczewski Podcast
The Worst Idea Ever - Thomas Fairey

The Mark Struczewski Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 35:29


Thomas Fairey is the founder and CEO of Stakester, the world's fastest-growing esports platform.   Get productivity tips and exclusive content that I only share with email subscribers. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider   ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives.   In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com.   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Follow me: Follow Me on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

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Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
Betting On Gamers & Esports With Tom Fairey, Founder of Stakester...

Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 51:57


Ep #84 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Tom Fairey, the founder of Stakester, an entertainment platform that gives gamers a way to create video game competitions with real money. Stakester acts as the 3rd party payment solution to manage a competition prize pool and ensure that payouts are handled correctly. The company is now seeing explosive growth in the red hot video gaming/esports industry. In today's interview, we discuss the business philosophies that led Tom to create and scale Stakester to where it is today. Tom is all about discipline, and has some incredible stories to share about how his background as a wrestler and martial arts practitioner has fueled his success.  Tom is also the host of the podcast "Back Yourself" and a regular publisher of business based articles on Medium @thomasfairey.   Learn More About Tom Fairey:   Visit the Stakester website at: https://www.stakester.com/   Listen To The "Back Yourself" Podcast at: https://www.backyourself.show/   Connect with Tom Fairey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpod   Check Out Tom Fairey's Articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@thomasfairey     Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
677 - Helping Your Team to Thrive with Stakester's Tom Fairey

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 19:56


677 - Helping Your Team to Thrive with Stakester's Tom Fairey

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The Startup Story
Tom Fairey, founder of Stakester

The Startup Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 63:07


About this episode This week's guest is Tom Fairey, the founder of Stakester. Stakester is an entertainment platform that gives gamers a platform to add monetary pride to the online gaming community. Through proprietary technology, Stakestir acts as the third partner in gaming challenges to ensure payouts are handled correctly. The technology that Tom and the rest of the team over at Stakester uses is truly remarkable. However, the circumstances from which Stakester was born are even more amazing. Tom once got cheated out of his winnings when sparring with a massive Russian; that is where his entrepreneurial journey began. To hear about the dynamic story of Tom's major loss and eventual startup of Stakester, tune in. Throughout our conversation, you will also hear how he raised over a half-million dollars using a cold email outreach strategy. This entrepreneur accomplished tremendous feats through unprecedented tactics and he is sharing all about it right here. In this episode, you'll hear: The 3 things you must sell when you start out as a founder. How to get great people on board with your startup to help solve your problems. What Stakestir is. How Tom losing money in a Jujitsu match gave him the idea for Stakestir. Tom's first startup experience. What was so appealing to Tom about startups. The role of resilience in entrepreneurship. Why it's so important to focus on the minimum value you provide to your customers. The first few steps to take to get your startup going. What you as the founder should do and what you should hire someone else to do. How to balance your messaging to the 3 core sectors you must communicate to as a founder. Tom's funding strategies at the beginning. The 3 rules he used to send the cold emails that got him tons of investments. How to define your buyer persona and why that is so integral to your growth. Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ Tom's Cold Email Template: https://medium.com/swlh/a-5-step-guide-to-raising-angel-investment-during-the-crisis-3af4ece58258 ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/ Tom's podcast, The Back Yourself Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-back-yourself-show-with-tom-fairey/id1485236149 Stakester: https://www.stakester.com/ Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory

Fireside with Founders
Thomas Fairey - Co-Founder of Stakester - Using Data above your ego and always assume you're wrong

Fireside with Founders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 40:17


In this weeks episode we speak to Thomas Fairey, Co-Founder of Stakester. We talk about; Starting out in sales Having a winning mindset Leaving a great job to work for start-up Coming up with the idea whilst doing martial arts. Building a platform to make gaming more entertaining Getting funding and being surprised Working on your pitch to get the right investors Data is more powerful than ego Feedback being a gift So tune in for all this, some great advice and lots of laughs along the way!

What The World Thinks
Life after coronavirus (part 1)

What The World Thinks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 13:47


Thank you to those who shared their thoughts (in order of appearance):Ed Kirwan, Founder of Empathy Week (empathy-week.com)Devon PearceSamShereen Daniels, MD of HR Rewired (hr-rewired.com)Kurt Henderson, Co-Founder of Nava (usenava.com)Elliot Kay, MD and Lead Trainer of Speaker Express (speakerexpress.co.uk)Tom Fairey, CEO of Stakester (stakester.com)Gin Lalli, Psychotherapist (ginlalli.com) And finally, thank you to everyone who liked the music. Those that didn't... unfortunately there's plenty more music you'll hate coming so buckle up.