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You think you’re sending a meeting invite. Your team feels like they’ve just received a summons.In this episode on effective workplace communication, expert Chris Fenning reveals why the "blank calendar invite" is destroying your team's productivity. He shares his 3-part TPO Framework (Topic, Purpose, Output) to cut meeting times in half.What you’ll learn: • How to start every meeting so people instantly know why they’re there • The TPO framework that cuts meeting time in half • The polite sentence that brings a hijacked meeting back on track • How to write emails people actually reply to • How to communicate clearly between teams, experts, and non-expertsChapters:00:00 The Meeting Framework That Changes Everything: Topic, Purpose, Output01:14 Who Is Chris Fenning: Helping People Communicate 7% More Efficiently02:02 The Symptoms of Bad Communication: Glazed Eyes and Endless Meetings02:51 The First Minute of Every Meeting: Getting Everyone on the Same Page06:38 The Amazon Six-Page Memo: Why It's Terrible for Most Companies10:53 Regaining Control: What to Do When Meetings Go Off Track15:54 The Education Gap: Why Nobody Teaches Us to Communicate at Work18:48 University of Chris: Building a Communication Curriculum That Actually Works21:38 Technical Teams vs Business: Bridging the Jargon Gap with Perspective and Impact24:38 The Email Revolution: Subject Lines, Brevity, and the 30-40% Reduction34:41 Making Training Stick: The Forgetting Curve and the Power of Repetition37:23 Energising Your Team: The Anti-Icebreaker Approach to Training40:33 AI and Communication: Custom GPTs, Chatbots, and the Ikea Success StoryAbout the Guest: Chris Fenning is a communication expert helping technical teams and business leaders speak the same language. Website: chrisfenning.comLinkedIn: Chris FenningJoin the conversation: What's the most pointless meeting you've sat through this week? Tell us in the comments! 👇#WorkplaceCommunication #ProductivityTips #ChrisFenning #WeHaveAMeeting

Stop writing emails until you watch this. You’re not bad at email, you’ve just been taught wrong. Here are 3 mistakes filling up your inbox (and how to fix them today).In this sneak peek from our full conversation with communication expert Chris Fenning, we break down the simple changes that can cut your inbox volume by 30–40%. If your inbox feels endless, this clip will change how you write immediately.What you'll learn in this clip:Why "being polite" in emails actually backfires & wastes timeThe 1-minute structure that saves hours of back-and-forthWhy most subject lines get ignored (and how to fix yours)The simple change one company used to reduce weekly emails by 40%00:00 Where Everyone Gets Email Wrong: Subject Lines That Actually Work00:13 The Columbia Email Problem: Why We're All Drowning in Messages00:40 The Golden Rule: As Few Words as Possible00:55 Skip the Small Talk: Why Social Niceties Kill Email Effectiveness01:34 The Perfect Email Introduction: Tell Me What You Need Immediately02:01 The 30-40% Fewer Emails Result: Real-World Proof This WorksSubscribe to watch the full episode tomorrow. Get the complete framework, real-world examples, and learn how to apply these skills to your meetings and internal updates.

Got a sales problem you can't solve? Struggling with pipeline consistency, no-shows, or closing relationship-led deals? In this live sales therapy session, we answer real questions from the audience and break down what's actually holding your sales back.This isn't theory. This is live troubleshooting for SDRs, BDRs, founders, and anyone trying to fix their sales process in real time. We tackle everything from building consistent pipeline to handling objections, beating call screening, and getting senior decision-makers to actually take your call.In This Episode, We Cover:How to generate consistent sales pipeline (not just one-off wins)Why your meetings have high no-show rates and how to fix itThe real reason your tone on cold calls isn't workingHow to build accurate call lists without wasting time on bad dataThe LinkedIn outreach strategy that's getting 99% reply ratesHow to close relationship-led deals without being pushyGetting C-suite and Fortune 500 executives to respondThe ACES framework for handling objections in real timeWe also break down the "Poke the Bear" LinkedIn strategy, why case studies should be stories (not boring PDFs), and how to use direct mail to actually stand out in 2026.If you've ever felt stuck in your sales process, this episode will give you the clarity and tactics you need to move forward.Sponsored by Prospeo, the easiest way to find verified emails and contact data for outbound and lead generation. Try it free at prospeo.io/whamChapters:00:00 Sales Therapy Session: Fix Your Sales Problems Live02:15 How to Generate Consistent Sales Pipeline07:42 Case Studies and Testimonials: Do It All Upfront11:20 No Shows on Meetings: The Emotion Problem16:33 Building Call Lists That Actually Convert22:47 The New LinkedIn Offering: The Poke the Bear System28:19 Closing Relationship-Led Deals Without Pressure32:56 Guarantees and Managing Client Expectations37:14 Reaching C-Suite and Fortune 500 Decision Makers42:08 The ACES Framework: Accept, Clarify, Explore, Redirect#SalesTherapy #SalesTips #ColdCalling #LinkedInOutreach #B2BSales #WeHaveAMeeting

Ever wondered what actually happens in the boardroom? Join us for an unfiltered conversation with Mike Soutar as he reveals the truth behind those viral interview moments on BBC's The Apprentice.In this episode, Mike pulls back the curtain on working with Lord Sugar, the psychology behind the famous interview panel, and what the cameras don't show you.We discuss:Becoming an Apprentice InterviewerWhat it's really like meeting Lord SugarBehind-the-scenes secrets from the setMike's honest opinion on the contestants#TheApprentice #MikeSoutar #BusinessAdviceChapters:00:00 The Call That Changed Everything: Becoming an Apprentice Interviewer00:25 Meeting Alan Sugar: 40 Minutes That Determined Everything00:58 From One-Time Opportunity to 13-Year Legacy01:37 13 Years Later: The Privilege and Impact of The Apprentice01:58 Behind the Scenes: What Really Happens in Those Interview Rooms02:32 The Real Motivation: Protecting Alan Sugar's InvestmentWatch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jiirD9b_l-Q

Stuck at 6 figures? Most entrepreneurs stall because they solve the right problem at the wrong time. In this episode, we reveal the brutal truth about what it really takes to scale a business to 7 figures—without becoming the bottleneck.We sit down with Charlie Johnson, founder of 7 Figure Scaling Systems, to break down the simple, repeatable frameworks you actually need. If you are an online coach, consultant, or agency owner, this is your blueprint to escape unpredictable lead flow and build predictable revenue.Inside This Episode:The "One Question" that predicts if you'll scale or fail.The Trap: Why most businesses break within 12 months.AI vs. Organic: How to make ads and content work together.Pricing Psychology: Hacks to double your close rates instantly.Retention Systems: How to keep clients long-term and stop churn.Charlie shares his journey from online fitness coaching to building multiple seven-figure businesses, proving that personal branding is your biggest competitive advantage in the coming years.Guest: Charlie Johnson (@CharlieJohnsonFitness) (@sevenfigurescalingsystems)Sponsored by Prospeo, the easiest way to find verified emails and contact data for outreach and lead generation. Try it free at prospeo.io/whamChapters:00:00 The Fear-Driven Brain: Why Negative Hooks Capture Attention01:24 From Estate Agent to Seven Figures: Charlie's Origin Story04:41 Red Ocean vs Blue Ocean: Why Charlie Swims in Harder Waters06:05 Finding the Bottleneck: The Theory of Constraints in Your Funnel08:38 The Seven Hour Rule: Why Long-Form Content Builds Trust Faster10:44 AI-Powered Targeting: Reading Your Customer's Mind Through Data14:17 The Spider Web Marketing System: How Ads Feed Organic Growth16:35 The Boosted Follower Campaign: The Lowest Risk Ad Strategy18:44 Building the Offer: Testing Demand Before You Create the Product22:07 The Webinar Blueprint: From $27 Tickets to High-Ticket Closes27:24 Curiosity Plus Fear: The Marketing Hook That Never Gets Old31:30 From Solopreneur to Team Leader: The Culture Shift That Changed Everything34:24 Hiring Navy SEALs: The One Question That Reveals Drive41:52 The Question Nobody Asks: What Do You Actually Want and Why?#scalingbusiness #7figurebusiness #marketingstrategy #businesssystems #entrepreneurship #wehaveameeting #leads

Why MrBeast is mathematically impossible to ignore.Why do you click on MrBeast videos even when you don't want to? In this sneak peek of We Have A Meeting, Charlie Johnson reveals the dark science of attention engineering. Discover how top creators weaponise curiosity gaps, fear, and dopamine to hijack your brain—and why it has nothing to do with luck.We break down exactly how the human brain is wired to respond to uncertainty and why negative hooks are currently outperforming positive ones. This isn't just about the YouTube algorithm; it's about biology.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Attention Trap: How curiosity gaps and fear keep you bingeing content.The MrBeast Formula: Why his dominance is engineered, not accidental.Viral Cycles: Why audiences are becoming skeptical and what works now.Psychological Triggers: How your brain is being quietly hijacked every time you press play.Stop blaming the algorithm. Start understanding the psychology.Sponsored by Prospeo, the easiest way to find verified emails and contact data for outreach and lead generation. Try it free at prospeo.io/whamChapters00:00 The Curiosity Gap: Why MrBeast Crushes on YouTube00:20 Negative Hooks: Why Fear Drives Action00:46 The Skepticism Problem: Are We Getting Tired of Being Sold To?01:16 Curiosity Wins Every Time: The One Thing That Always Works01:52 Geographic Awareness: Why Mainland Europe Is Less Skeptical02:20 The Marketing Cycle: Why Strategies Come and Go#MrBeast #ViralPsychology #ContentCreator #WeHaveAMeeting

What would you do if you had to start a business from scratch in 2026 with just £100?In this episode of We Have A Meeting, we break down a step-by-step plan to build a lead generation agency from zero. No investors, no paid ads, no expensive software, and no safety net. If you are looking for a real-world £100 business plan, this is exactly how we would do it today.We cover: How to start a lead gen agency from scratch in 2026 How to find your first clients with £0 ad spend How to validate your offer before you build it How to structure your first agency pricing and recurring revenue Guerrilla marketing and outreach strategies that actually get replies Why cashflow and upfront payment matter when you are starting outWhether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, freelancer, or future agency owner, this episode is a practical playbook for building a business with no budget and no audience.If you have ever thought, "I want to start an agency, but I do not have money, connections, or experience yet," this episode will show you exactly where to begin.Sponsored by Prospeo, the easiest way to find verified emails and contact data for outreach and lead generation. Try it free at prospeo.io/whamChapters00:00 The £100 Challenge: Building a Lead Gen Agency From Scratch00:57 Step One: Identify Your Scalable Skills03:32 The Trojan Horse: Testing Your Messaging Before You Launch04:44 Finding Your First Customers Without Spending a Penny06:09 The Podcast Trojan Horse: 100% Close Rate08:13 Spending Your £100: The Guerrilla Marketing Campaign10:59 The Holographic Dinosaur Card: Making an Impact12:15 Cash Upfront vs Payment Terms: The Honest Approach13:49 The Six-Month Commitment: Tying Goals to Longevity14:36 The Godfather Offer: Risk Sharing for Young Entrepreneurs16:29 Free Tools and Minimal Spend: Data, Dialers, and Direct Mail18:52 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Leveraging Past Connections20:15 Month One: £4K to £10K in Revenue21:23 The £750 Marco Challenge: Your Task

What does it actually mean to be a man in 2026?In this episode, we talk about the masculinity crisis that nobody really wants to face. Why so many men feel lost, emotionally disconnected, and under pressure to live up to an old idea of what being a man is supposed to look like.George Bell opens up about his own battle with mental health and suicidal thoughts, and how his understanding of masculinity nearly cost him his life. We explore why men are taught to suppress emotion, why asking for help still feels like weakness, and why so many young men are turning to extreme online figures for identity and direction.In this conversation we cover:Why masculinity is changing and why many men are struggling with itThe link between emotional suppression and male suicideHow modern culture is leaving men without a clear role or identityWhy “men are broken” is not an attack, but a wake-up callWhat healthy, grounded masculinity could actually look likeGeorge also talks about his new book and the work he is doing around male mental health and redefining what it means to be a man.George’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/0DuILczThis is not about blaming men.It is about understanding what is happening to them.If you have ever felt pressure to stay silent, man up, or carry everything alone, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 The Andrew Tate Symptom: Why Boys Are Listening01:43 Redefining Masculinity: The Problem We're Not Talking About04:58 Rock Bottom: When Being a Man Nearly Killed Me06:52 What Is Masculinity? Breaking Down the Rigid Definition09:43 The Void Andrew Tate Fills: Pride, Power, and Purpose15:04 The Last 20 Years: How Social Media Changed Everything18:42 Men Are Struggling and Nobody's Listening22:19 The Breaking Point: Something's Not Right With Me30:58 Never Quite Fitting In: The Bullied Boy at School37:51 The Health Crisis: Why Men Aren't Going to the Doctor42:21 What We Can Learn From the Past: Stoicism vs Suppression49:18 Fighting Myself: The Masculine Trap That Made It Worse51:31 The Toolbox: Understanding Your Emotions First56:40 The Technology Trap: Social Media Is Aging You Faster01:05:57 What Am I Using and What Is It Doing to Me?#MasculinityCrisis #MensMentalHealth #RedefiningMasculinity #AndrewTate

Why are so many boys and young men drawn to Andrew Tate and similar influencers? In this sneak peek from the upcoming episode with George Bell author of Be A Man About It, we explore the deeper question behind the controversy: what void is being filled, and why traditional messages about masculinity, confidence, purpose, and identity are no longer reaching young males.Rather than simply asking “Is Andrew Tate bad?”, this conversation looks at why his message resonates, what modern boys are missing, and how society’s portrayal of men as dangerous, toxic, or broken is pushing them toward extreme online role models. We discuss male identity, masculinity in the digital age, fatherlessness, self-worth, purpose, and the psychological needs of teenage boys growing up on social media.This clip examines:• Why young boys feel ashamed of being male• How masculinity is portrayed in media and schools• Why Andrew Tate’s lifestyle (money, women, fitness, status) is so appealing• The crisis of meaning facing Gen Z boys• How online influencers fill the role models gap• The real reason canceling Tate won’t solve the problem• What positive masculinity could look like in 2026 and beyondIf you’ve wondered why so many teenage boys defend Andrew Tate, why masculinity content is exploding on YouTube and TikTok, or what message young men are actually hungry for, this sneak peek into the full episode asks the question no one else is asking.Full episode drops tomorrow at 5pm. Chapters00:00 The Dangerous Boy Stereotype: What Young Men See Online00:46 The Andrew Tate Appeal: Why Boys Are Listening01:03 The Traditional Masculine Checklist: Money, Fame, and Validation01:43 The Whack-a-Mole Game: Why Another Influencer Will Just Replace Him#AndrewTate #ModernMasculinity #Toxic Masculinity

TikTok is full of viral sales advice, cold call scripts, and so called sales gurus claiming to have the perfect opener, the best objection handling, and the fastest way to book meetings. In this episode of Trench Tips from We Have A Meeting, we react to real TikTok cold calling videos and break down what actually works in B2B sales and what is actively hurting your results.We analyse cold call openings, tone, delivery, pattern interrupts, budget objections, performance based offers, and appointment setting tactics that sound impressive online but fail in real sales conversations. From 14 day free trials to too good to be true promises, we explain why much of the viral sales content on TikTok is misleading and how to approach prospecting the right way.If you work in SaaS sales, SDR, BDR, account executive, recruitment, agency sales, or any outbound sales role, this video will help you improve your cold calling, discovery calls, pipeline quality, and meeting conversion rates.You will learn:How to structure better cold call openersHow to handle budget objections properlyWhy most sales scripts fail in real conversationsHow to qualify prospects without sounding pushyHow to avoid low quality meetingsWhat real buyers respond to on cold callsWhy viral sales advice does not translate to real resultsSubscribe for weekly sales training, cold call breakdowns, objection handling, and practical B2B sales strategy from experienced sales professionals.Chapters00:00 Welcome to TikTok Cold Calling: What Could Go Wrong?00:38 Good News or Bad News: The Curiosity Hook Opener01:53 The Awful News Opener: When Shock Value Backfires03:00 Neil's Masterclass: Calm, Collected, and Budget Savvy06:42 Am I Speaking With: The Data Qualification Debate08:39 The Youngest Cold Caller: Boss Man Energy11:00 Free Trials and Performance Pricing: Too Good to Be True?12:19 The Quick 10-15 Minute Call Trap: Just Sell Now14:27 Am I Right in Saying: The Jordan Belfort Move17:30 Final Thoughts: The Meeting Obsession Problem#coldcalling #sales #b2bsales