Did Your Kids Sleep with Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson's Bodyguard Reveals All!

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Are there similarities in the lives of Michael Jackson and his long term friend and bodyguard, Matt Fiddes? I find out.

Step into the world of Matt Fiddes, renowned as Michael Jackson's trusted bodyguard, as he unveils the gripping truths of life beside the King of Pop. Get ready for intimate tales of life with the King of Pop—thrilling Neverland adventures, shocking allegations, and efforts to clean up Michael's image. But amidst the scandals lies a tale of resilience and success—discover how Matt built his multi-million-pound empire. Delve into the striking parallels between Matt and Michael's lives, from their shared struggles to their meteoric rise to the top.

Key Insights:
Building a Successful Business: Matt shares insights into starting his karate studio at 16 and scaling it into a thriving franchise, inspired by Michael Jackson. Key lessons include strategic marketing, competition analysis, and scalable business models.
Marketing Strategies and Innovation: Explore Matt's innovative marketing tactics, including branding and celebrity endorsements, and learn how staying ahead of the curve ensures long-term success.
Overcoming Personal Challenges: Delve into Matt's journey through personal struggles with bullying and addiction, and discover how resilience, mentorship, and a supportive network paved the way for growth and success.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Matt Fiddes Childhood
4:07 - What would you tell your kids to do to deal with bullying?
8:10 - Black Belt at 12 - can you take on an 18 year old?
10:15 - Opening First Karate Studio at 16 to 100 Members
17:17 - Did you learn anything back then that would be revolutionary today?
20:54 - How were you marketing your schools?
21:59 - What got you into the books?
23:29 - What was the competition saying?
25:45 - When did you start to Franchise it?
29:50 - Michael Gave You The Idea To Franchise
31:03 - What was the concept of the franchise?
34:12 - Michael Jackson - Uri Geller, Bruce Lee
40:52 - Was Michael a Creator of His Own Destiny
43:28 - The Doctors with Michael Meds
47:07 - Being Michael Jackson's Bodyguard
57:44 - The Child Abuse Accusations
01:06:44 - Wade and James
01:08:31 - Michael Needed to Clean Up his Image
01:10:31 - What does the Future hold?
01:12:09 - Conclusion

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Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it.

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