Next Level Guy

Ian Dawson Mackay

The Next Level Guy Show, a podcast where I interview experts to learn the hacks and tips to better our own lives. The website URL is https://www.nextlevelguy.com/ and previous guests have included Gary Vaynerchuk, Tom Bilyeu, Diamond Dallas Page, Mark Bell, Aubrey Marcus, Jay Morton, Jay Cutler, Josh Barnett, Mark Beaumont, Forrest Galante among others. read less
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Episode #199 Jamie Date on how to level up your love life: Fall in love with yourself so women do the same!
15-04-2024
Episode #199 Jamie Date on how to level up your love life: Fall in love with yourself so women do the same!
Today’s guest is Jamie Date! Jamie is a men's dating coach, whose aim is to teach men how to fall in love with themselves, so beautiful women can do the same.  TikTok’s viral sensation, Jamie Date, prides herself on never having a bad date, and she can show you how. She has a knack for making the dating process fun and enjoyable, yet refrains from sugarcoating just what her clients need to hear to reach their dating goals. Jamie Date’s clients have found tremendous success learning how to attract more high-quality women, both in person and online. As a professional catfish who picks up women just to show her clients how it’s done, Jamie will teach you the ins and outs of swiping left and right. She is an expert in conversation, banter, and can teach you how to escalate flirtation and build sexual tension with ease. Often called “The Red Flag Whisperer” she will coach you on how to identify red flags and how to navigate a healthy relationship…or relationships if that’s what you’re after. With a background in door-to-door sales and a deep respect for men trying to better themselves, Jamie uses her interpersonal communicative expertise to teach with a very practical step-by-step approach to meeting and attracting women, no vague cliché advice here! Whether it's teaching the art of conversation or showing you how to own your confidence, Jamie’s approach is not only effective, but entertaining. Want to up your dating game? Jamie Date is the one to call.
Episode #198 Gabriella Lester on making life magical by living your passions!
10-04-2024
Episode #198 Gabriella Lester on making life magical by living your passions!
EPISODE #198 GABRIELLA LESTER ON MAKING LIFE MAGICAL BY LIVING YOUR PASSIONS! We all have passions in our life, but how many of us truly live ours? How many let them become part of us and not just hobbies? I bet a few of us will ever know what it's like to live your passion and make it a career out of it? Sure, many will think you are too old, it's not a real career, not what your parents wanted etc, but it can be done, no matter your starting point - So how do you do it? Let's find out ... Today’s guest is Gabriella Lester!  The show-notes are available at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/gabriellalester198/ Gabriella is a 20 year old internationally award winning magician. Drawing inspiration from her passions in life, she has built a dedicated fan-base, with her own brand of mind-blowing tricks, startling stage presence and a healthy dose of sarcasm. At 14, she was the youngest performer to ever do Houdini's daring suspended straitjacket escape, where she escapes a strait jacket whilst been suspended in the air by her feet. She has performed on some of the biggest stages in Vegas, while being a frequent headliner at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Her highlight reel is mind-blowing for a performer at such a young age - Most recently, she appeared on Penn and Teller's hit show 'Fool Us', but she has also been featured in the New York Times, and performed over 500 shows in 2023 whilst solo touring in Europe and North America. In this interview, we cover her journey from awe-struck audience member to magic-performing rock-star, how she dealt with the woes of COVID and heart-break to become a stronger person, performing to legends like Penn and Teller, evolving your performance as you grow as a person, how you can chase your dreams at any age and so much more! #GabriellaLester#pennandteller #pennandtellerfoolus #magic #performer #chaseyourdreams #followyourownpath #COVID #podcast #passions #performance #divaofdeception
Episode #197 Nick Hutchison on how to level up your life by reading: a true superpower!
03-04-2024
Episode #197 Nick Hutchison on how to level up your life by reading: a true superpower!
Today’s guest is Nick Hutchison!  The show notes are available at: Nick stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick's podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi. Through the use of his platform, Nick has helped hundreds of authors expand their reach to hundreds of millions of readers and drive significant revenue growth as part of their book campaigns. His expansive services include short-form video production, podcast booking and social media brand building. Now, Nick has dedicated his life to helping millions of readers take action on the information they learn and rise to their potential through his books, speaking, and personal brand as a whole. This was the inspiration for his new book, Rise of the Reader, where he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn. In this interview, we discuss the power of books, his new book 'Rise of the Reader', how you can reduce the learning curve for success through reading, and how you can level up your life with a book and so much more!   #NickHutchison #book #reading #readingisasuperpower #riseofthereader
Episode #196 Jennifer Cohen on why being bold is a superpower that can change your life right now!
23-03-2024
Episode #196 Jennifer Cohen on why being bold is a superpower that can change your life right now!
Today’s guest is Jennifer Cohen!  Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. Her latest book, Bigger Better Bolder hit #1 in business on Amazon and the Wall Street Journal Bestselling list. Her book explains why boldness is a super power and an untapped skill that can change your life to a level you didn't know was possible! She’s been a long-time authority in health and wellness where she has co-founded numerous companies, including No Gym Required and Hot 5, which was acquired by Weight Watchers. Jennifer has well established expertise and experience in branding and non-traditional marketing working as a spokesperson and advisor to some of the best known companies today. Her podcast “Habits and Hustle” is regularly ranked in the top 10 business podcasts in the world on Apple podcasts and is widely regarded for helping thousands of people with their wellness and productivity. Some past guests include, Mark Cuban, Simon Sinek, Mathew McConaughy, Chelsea Handler, Tony Robbins and many more. Jennifer is also an in-demand motivational speaker for a range of companies as well as business schools, and her TEDx talk has more than 7 million views on YouTube. Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two little superstars, Dylan and Sydney. In this interview, we discuss how boldness is a superpower to getting the life you want, the principles for success, the power of accumulating small wins, how to start changing your life right now and so much more.
Episode #193 Kaitlin Klarer on levelling up sex through intimacy, communication and openness!
24-02-2024
Episode #193 Kaitlin Klarer on levelling up sex through intimacy, communication and openness!
Episode #193 Kaitlin Klarer on levelling up sex through intimacy, communication and openness! Today’s guest is Kaitlin Klarer!  The show-notes can be found at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/kaitlinklarer193/ Sex. We all love it, we all want it and we all want to be the best at it! Yet, a lot of us suck at it ... so what can we do about it?! We learn from a talented sex coach! Introducing Kaitlin!  Kaitlin is a Sex Coach with a Masters's in Counseling and a background in the adult entertainment industry. She is the creator of the hilarious talk show, Watch Girls Watch Porn and also is an educator on PornHub's wellness channel.  She is passionate about challenging our society’s pervasive sex-negative scripts and wants people to view sexuality as a highly diverse and inclusive entity. Her work involves using holistic, biopsychosocial approaches when helping clients achieve their sexual fulfillment and helping individuals and couples with sexual, relational and intimacy problems. Sex coaching is the process of taking the client’s hands and guiding them to sexual fulfillment. It involves a combination of psychoeducation, talking through issues, accessing un-allowed emotions, the practice of sexual exercises, home assignments, and a step-by-step progression of sexual techniques. Sex coaching is holistic, non-judgemental, sex-positive, and celebrates the full range of sexual experiences. Sessions are future-focused and goal-oriented, allowing clients to work through sexual blockers and achieve true sexual-fulfillment. #KaitlinKlarer #sex #sexcoach #sexeducation #sexualfulfilment #sexcoaching #nonjudgemental #sexpositive #intimacy #communication #sexisaskill #relationships
Episode #192 Emlovz on why you need to treat dating as a social experiment and Mega-date!
10-02-2024
Episode #192 Emlovz on why you need to treat dating as a social experiment and Mega-date!
Today’s guest are Emyli & Thomas from Emlovz! Dating can be magical, a deep love and connection with someone that you could spend the rest of your life with ... or it can be soul destroying journey of coffee dates, rejection and misery as you meet people who are nothing like their bio's. So what's the solution? We find someone who has trialed going on tonnes of dates to learn what works and what doesn't, so you can learn from their successes, avoid their mistakes and shorten your journey to meeting the right person or people you want to date. So who will be our dating gurus? Introducing Emyli and Thomas! The show-notes can be found at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/emlovz192/ Emyli is the Head Coach & Co-founder, and completed a 100-date experiment and went on 101 dates with 52 different men. Research from the experiment became the foundation for her coaching program, and today she is an expert at helping men & women find love, using a method called MegaDating, which is the process of dating multiple people at the same time to diffuse energy & increase confidence. Their theory is: do the work to find the right partner from the start, then we can avoid divorce & unhappiness in the long run. Thomas, Coach and Co-founder spent six years being single in San Francisco — one of the most treacherous cities for men to date. During this time, he researched and experimented heavily with dating, courtship, and mate selection. He conducted numerous data-driven psychology, communication, & relationship strategy experiments – which ultimately led me to meeting Emyli & ending her 100-Date Experiment. Years later, we’re still together & happily married. Today they help men & women just like you reach these very same milestones. They train you to win first place in love by attracting your perfect partner by treating dating as a social experiment! #megadating #podcast #relationships #megadate #social #socialexperiment #marriage #friendship #meetnewpeople #datingapps #date #connection #single #singlelife #love #findlove #divorce #happiness
Episode #191 Rusty Firmin on the SAS, Military Life and The need for going 'always a little further' in life!
20-01-2024
Episode #191 Rusty Firmin on the SAS, Military Life and The need for going 'always a little further' in life!
The British SAS are the best special forces unit in the world. They are some of the best operators in the world, and their operations have become legendary in history. I have always wondered what makes a special forces operator able to do such breath-taking things, to go into the jaws of death and when the bullets start flying to rescue hostages, and eliminate threats, so I wanted to find out. Introducing today’s guest is Rusty Firmin! He is Former member of the SAS, a leader in the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London and the 1990 Stanstead aircraft hijacking and is now a motivational speaker, security consultant, advisor and personal protection officer The show-notes can be found at https://www.nextlevelguy.com/rustyfirmin191/ Rusty Firmin, a former member of the elite SAS, has led a remarkable life shaped by his early struggles and later triumphs. Born and raised in Carlisle, he faced a challenging childhood, being adopted and moving between various relatives and schools. At the age of fifteen, Rusty found himself on his own, learning to fend for himself.  His journey took a significant turn when he decided to pursue a military career, eventually applying for and successfully completing the rigorous SAS selection course in 1977. This achievement earned him the prestigious beige beret and winged dagger insignia, and he was assigned to B Squadron. During his time in B Squadron, Rusty was exposed to various threats in different regions, including Guatemala, Belize, Borneo, and Botswana. He undertook multiple tours in these areas, facing the challenges of jungle warfare and desert training. Notably, he played a critical role as a Blue Team leader during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, demonstrating his bravery and expertise in counter-terrorism operations.  He participated in highly sensitive training operations worldwide, honing his skills in Special Forces training, presidential-level bodyguard training, and counter-terrorism techniques, providing security and surveillance services during conflicts like the war in Sarajevo, close protection and security management positions, and working with prestigious clients. Today, Rusty is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, sharing insights from his experiences in the SAS to inspire and educate audiences in corporate and business settings. His speeches offer winning strategies for navigating challenging situations and coping with crises. With passion and realism, Rusty helps leaders and teams develop crucial thinking skills to tackle the ever-changing landscape of today’s business world. Rusty Firmin’s life is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication to duty. His journey from a challenging upbringing to a celebrated SAS member and influential speaker serves as an inspiring example for individuals and businesses alike. In this interview, we chat about his time in the military and the SAS, writing his books, the '6 Days' film and why you need to ignore the push to stop and aim to go always a little further every day. #RustyFirmin #determination #sas #military #mentaltoughness #selfreliance #counterterrorism #author
Episode #186 Roger Gracie on finding yourself through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
09-09-2023
Episode #186 Roger Gracie on finding yourself through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Today’s guest is Roger Gracie! Roger Gracie is a retired mixed martial artist and former professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor. He was one of the first people that taught me that you can build your own game by being yourself and not following what is currently the favourite of people that year!  The son of coral belt Mauricio Gomes and grandson of BJJ founder Carlos Gracie, Roger Gracie is one of jiu-jitsu's most decorated and accomplished athletes and considered by many as the greatest competitor in jiu-jitsu history. He taps black-belts with white-belt techniques, making it look effortless. His skill level is terrifying, and his ability to read the action borders on almost being able to see the future.   A member of both IBJJF Hall of Fame and ADCC Hall of Fame, Gracie won 10 IBJJF world championship titles across multiple weight classes, every year from 2004 to 2010, becoming the first competitor to win the open weight division 3 times. He is also a two-time European Champion, and a Pan Champion. Gracie is an ADCC Submission Fighting weight, absolute, and superfight champion, the only athlete to win gold in both his weight class and the open weight division with a 100% submission-rate. Roger retired in 2017 after defeating then BJJ world champion Marcus Buchecha, leaving jiu-jitsu without a single submission defeat in his record. He now spends his time coaching and inspiring the future generations of BJJ stars and helping the sport reach new levels.  In this interview, we discuss how he transformed from meh to master ability, how he found himself through the sport, how you should approach BJJ to see greater development and why it doesn't matter your age or ability, you can excel and grow through BJJ.
Episode #184 James ‘JT’ Tomlinson on how to build a Bulletproof BJJ body and lifestyle!
26-08-2023
Episode #184 James ‘JT’ Tomlinson on how to build a Bulletproof BJJ body and lifestyle!
Today’s guest is James Tomlinson! James martial arts journey started as a 10yr old, chubby, bullied kid. Craving an escape from being the school punching bag he found TaeKwonDo. One effective self-defence technique and three classes later, the kid was addicted to martial arts. At the same time he found weight training and he quickly transformed into a man child! This sparked a 15 year journey of fitness and fighting that lead him to move to Melbourne JT won a national championship in 2006 and an international competition in 2007. At the same time he was constantly improving his physical conditioning knowledge, on his way to becoming one of the first certified kettlebell trainers in Australia. At the start of 2008 he found Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. It totally kicked his butt! After this point, his passion for learning martial arts took a new path and he started to conceive ways to get stronger and fitter for this new challenge. He quickly became the go to guy to ask about improving physically for BJJ. Traveling, training and competing for extended periods of time in Brazil, the United States and Canada enabled JT to see how jiu-jitsu was evolving at the highest level. His constant quest to find the most effective training methods would continue to give him a competitive advantage on the mat. From that time, he has worked with multiple world-champions as well as some of Australia’s best grapplers Having experienced his own battles with injury and seeing others suffer the pain of time lost on the mats, JT wants to help more people roll better for longer using the right training. James is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt who trains under the ADCC absolute bronze medallist Lachlan Giles in Melbourne Australia. James is known worldwide for his partnership with Joey Worthington, together they co-founded Bulletproof BJJ, which is a strength and mobility program designed for BJJ athletes who want to perform at the best of their abilities, but the pair noticed how most athletes are plagued with niggling injuries and how the majority of grapplers are stiff, sore and under-performing. They believe that every grappler can continue to improve on the mats, and live a strong, pain-free life with some knoweldge and training methods, and with a combined 25 years training, competing, and coaching, they will show what it takes to thrive in BJJ. Bulletproof For BJJ helps reduces niggling pain, fix muscular tightness and joint restrictions, help you build better athleticism and faster recovery, with the focus so that you can perform optimally in every training session. It's time for you to start your journey towards better athleticism & less injuries today #BJJ #Brazilianjiujitsu #health #mobility #flexibility #movementdrills #bjjtraining #bjjmindset #bjjlongevity #rollbetterrolllonger #grappling #martialarts #bulletproofforbjj #movebetterfeelbetter