He Lost Everything... Then Built a £1 Billion Lending Empire

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In 2008, Matt Haycox lost everything.

Broke. Bankrupt. Drowning in debt.

Most people would’ve stayed down.

Matt rebuilt—fast.

In this episode, you’ll hear the raw truth of how a strip club owner turned a personal collapse into a billion-pound lending empire. No fluff. No hype. Just survival instincts, hard-earned wisdom, and the 3 brutal lessons that reshaped his life—and can reshape yours.

💥 Inside This Episode:

• How Matt rebuilt from absolute zero

• Why “ownership” was his secret weapon

• The power of real relationships in business

• Why speed > perfection when everything’s on the line

• How Funding Guru became a lifeline for UK businesses

Matt’s story isn’t about luck or timing.

It’s about taking responsibility, moving fast, and turning pain into purpose.

You’ll leave this episode with real, applicable tools to build your own comeback no matter how far you’ve fallen.