Life By Design Podcast - Aaron Knightley

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The Life By Design Podcast hosted by Aaron Knightley aims to bring you: Knowledge, raw real content, value and real life experiences in business, the workplace, fitness, finance, mindset, health, hardships, successes and relatable life stories. This podcast wants to provide an experience for everyone to listen, learn and apply the information shared to better your lives!

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November 27, 20251 hr 1 min

From Employee to Entrepreneur (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to go from an employee to an entrepreneur, fire your boss and successfully start a business (step by step guide) with ‪@JasonGraystone‬ Follow my New tech company Instagram: / holldr_app Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/knightleyA Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation" • Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AKdiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack00:00 - Introduction02:00 - It all starts with your belief system04:00 - Careful who you listen to06:00 - Early signs you are an entrepreneur09:00 - Job titles are dangerous11:00 - Be open to new opportunities13:45 - Learn the business game16:30 - You don't need a job, you need income18:30 - Money management21:00 - Internal rewiring23:00 - Business requires resilience 28:00 - Your network is your networth32:30 - We are all winging it to some degree36:00 - Knowing your numbers37:30 - Market and validate39:00 - Build a business based on demand42:00 - Start being creative43:00 - Step outside your comfort zone44:00 - Systems and scale47:30 - AI is taking over jobs48:30 - Live on less & outsource51:00 - Think like an entrepreneur54:00 - Create new beliefs56:00 - Build processes58:30 - Keep learning, keep moving

November 2, 202554 min

Money Mistakes That Keep You Stuck In a 9 to 5 JOB

The real reason you are stuck in a 9 to 5 job is because of poor Money Mistakes and bad habits that you may have developed over years. This video dives deep into how the poor stay poor and why the rich get richer. PLEASE start to be smarter with your money. (co-hosted with my main man @conversationofmoney )Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/knightleyA Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation"https://youtu.be/d16w1RVRyUc?si=FRM3RpLl0zgit9KTFull Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job"https://youtu.be/UnbkxSJ55cw?si=Pws9fsVKzEbQujL6FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AKdiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack

October 29, 20251 hr 3 min

How We SURVIVED a Toxic Workplace

How we survived a toxic workplace all came down to our approach and outlook on what the workplace really is. This video I welcome my previous coworker and good friend of mine Steve aka Big Bear as some of you even requested I get him on the channel. Well we share how we overcame and dealt with tricky office politics and all the BS the 9 to 5 workplace brings. Let us know in the comments what you enjoyed, resonated with and key takeaways.Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/knightleyA Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation" • Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AKdiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack00:00 - Introduction01:00 - How we survived our toxic workplace05:00 - Having a backbone in the workplace10:00 - Being the laziest smartest worker15:00 - We understood we were just numbers20:00 - Coworkers & surviving25:00 - Did we enjoy our jobs30:00 - How to deal with bad managers35:00 - Mentally struggling in the workplace40:00 - Did we trust coworkers45:00 - We never took our job seriously50:00 - We had fun to survive55:00 - Learn skills sets from your job59:00 - No job is worth mental health stress

October 20, 202549 min

WAGE SLAVERY Traps 99% of People (Here's How To Escape)

You DON"T need a Job, you NEED money and in this video we explain the exact step by step process of how 99% of people become trapped but most importantly we breakdown how you escape the 9 to 5 rat race.Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/knightleyA Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation" • Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AKdiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack00:00 - Introduction01:00 - The 9 to 5 cycle explained05:00 - The danger of 9 to 5 jobs10:00 - The reason you have no hope15:00 - Keeping up with the joneses16:00 - Stop putting your job above your family18:30 - Stop wasting time & doom scrolling20:00 - The rat race cycle is soul destroying21:00 - You don't need a job, you need income25:00 - The common goal we all want27:30 - You can earn money doing what you love30:00 - Work promotions are golden handcuffs34:00 - Big salaries make you unhappy37:30 - Business is less risky than job40:00 - Scaling businesses with only 1 person42:00 - You can monetise your passion43:30 - Anyone could start a business47:00 - You need a big reason why to start

October 19, 202546 min

The Shocking Truth About Wage Slavery

The truth about wage slavery is a hard and bitter pill to swallow! The shocking truth is we have all been lied to and that's why ‪@TomScryleus‬ have come together to create this Part 1 and Part 2 (on his channel) to EXPOSE the truth and support you, our wonderful subscribers on becoming free.Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/knightleyA Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation" • Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AKdiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack00:00 - Introduction01:00 - The shocking truth05:00 - We have all been lied to10:00 - Making money is not evil15:00 - You can escape if you wake up20:00 - Employee suppression25:00 - You can escape the matrix30:00 - Stop building someone else's dreams 35:00 - Building a business is your escape40:00 - Careful of who surrounds you

October 18, 202556 min

Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace Your Job

How to go full time in content creation, monetise your content, work with brands, sponsors and upsell your services and products? This episode covers everything you need to know in order to succeed in replacing your 9 to 5 job and going full time in content. Guest ‪@JasonGraystone‬ Get a copy of my Life By Design action planner: https://knightleyproducts.myshopify.com/Go High Level Access (Website builder, sales pages, funnels, lead magnets, marketing, CRM, automation/AI etc: 30 day free trial: https://www.gohighlevel.com/Aaron-Kni...A Must Watch Full Tutorial "Go Full Time in Content Creation" • Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://bit.ly/AarondiscoverycallFREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to take massive action:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life check out the below options ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your 9 to 5 Breakout: https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack6️⃣ Start monetising & scaling TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokGrowthStarterPack00:00 - Introduction03:00 - How to know what to create06:00 - Invest into YouTube07:50 - Education VS Vanity08:50 - How to commercialise13:40 - You can monetise anything15:30 - Monetising content is a selection phase20:00 - Hyper niche to grow fast25:00 - Evolve with the times30:00 - It's great fun creating content35:00 - Negative feedback36:45 - How to replace your job40:00 - Monetising to quit your job45:00 - Just start, don't wait50:00 - Content creation is a business53:00 - Don't miss the opportunity

June 4, 20251 hr 13 min

Investing for Beginners Masterclass - Invest, Manage & Save

Investing, Saving and Managing money is something 90% of adults have no idea about, which is why ‪@PlainEnglishFinance‬ Andrew Craig and myself came together to produce the ultimate guide and masterclass in how to take control of your money.Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://calendly.com/aaronknightley/1...FREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to get your freebies:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life & escaping your job with a business? ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your Breakout Here https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Investing is not scary05:00 - Investing VS Trading08:00 - Protect your future15:00 - How to build wealth20:00 - The compound effect30:00 - Evolve, educate & invest35:00 - Stock market VS Crypto40:00 - Defensive VS Offensive45:00 - Become financial literate 50:00 - Stop listening to other people55:00 - Start putting money aside60:00 - Money is a tool & technology

May 31, 202556 min

Go Full Time in Content Creation & Replace Your Job

How to go full time in content creation, monetise your content, work with brands, sponsors and upsell your services and products? This episode covers everything you need to know in order to succeed in replacing your 9 to 5 job and going full time in content. Guest ‪@JasonGraystone‬ A Must Watch Full Course Tutorial "Quit Your Job & Build an Online Business" • Quit Your Job & Build An Online Business -... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://calendly.com/aaronknightley/1...FREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to get your freebies:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life & escaping your job with a business? ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your Breakout Here https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack00:00 - Introduction03:00 - How to know what to create06:00 - Invest into YouTube07:50 - Education VS Vanity08:50 - How to commercialise13:40 - You can monetise anything15:30 - Monetising content is a selection phase20:00 - Hyper niche to grow fast25:00 - Evolve with the times30:00 - It's great fun creating content35:00 - Negative feedback36:45 - How to replace your job40:00 - Monetising to quit your job45:00 - Just start, don't wait50:00 - Content creation is a business53:00 - Don't miss the opportunity

May 29, 202553 min

Why You're BROKE & How To Take Back Control of Your Money

This episode ‪@conversationofmoney‬ and myself deep dive into why you might be broke, financially struggle and feel lost with your personal finances. DO NOT go anywhere because this is the one stop shop video.A Must Watch Full Course Tutorial "Quit Your Job & Build an Online Business" • Quit Your Job & Build An Online Business -... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Replace Yo... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://calendly.com/aaronknightley/1...FREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to get your freebies:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life & escaping your job with a business? ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your Breakout Here https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Reasons you have money problems03:00 - Bad habits & money decisions07:00 - Why you have no money08:00 - Conscious money choices10:00 - Consumer spending & secret marketing13:00 - Take accountability for your finances15:30 - Stop buying scratch cards17:30 - Avoid victim mindset19:00 - Environment dictates performance21:00 - Making money has never been easier24:30 - Know your numbers, what and why30:00 - Stop buying sh*t & be less distracted35:00 - Go back to the drawing board37:00 - Sole trader or LTD company40:00 - Build the emergency fund45:00 - Control the controllable's48:00 - Learn your expenses49:00 - Make more money

May 1, 20251 hr 9 min

How To Navigate The Workplace - Coworkers, Managers & Office Politics

This is the FULL navigation video on how to overcome and deal with everything in the workplace, from office politics, bad managers, toxic coworkers and avoid drama's. My guest is the wonderful Natasha from Natoutofoffice - / natoutofoffice Important - Must Watch Full Course Tutorial "Quit Your Job & Build an Online Business" • Quit Your Job & Build An Online Busin... Full Course Tutorial "What Online Business Models Can Replace My Job" • What Online Business Models Can Repla... FREE Discovery Call - Work directly with me https://calendly.com/aaronknightley/1...FREE Quit Your Job Guide: https://tr.ee/RJaVY0mb7uFREE TikTok Growth & Income Guide: https://tr.ee/IevSlPGjIvFREE Money, Business, Mindset newsletter: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/Follow these steps to get your freebies:1️⃣ Give the video a like and save it to your "Watch Later" 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments. Treat this channel like a community group3️⃣ Serious about designing your life & escaping your job with a business? ⬇️5️⃣ Begin Your Breakout Here https://bit.ly/breakoutstarterpack00:00 - Introduction & agenda01:40 - Common workplace problems05:00 - Problems start from the hiring process06:20 - Ban managerial titles08:30 - You need boundaries 10:00 - Get a backbone13:30 - Loss of identity & being fake16:00 - Get good at pre-judging 20:00 - The interview process22:00 - Be proactive not reactive25:30 - Stop being needy & untrustworthy27:00 - Coworkers are not friends30:00 - No boundaries results in your downfall32:30 - Get your FU money in the bank35:00 - Have clear values & standards39:50 - Social media & coworkers49:00 - Accountability, Compassion & empathy51:30 - Manager disrespect54:30 - Managers probation periods58:45 - Don't be emotionally involved01:03:40 - You can control your workplace life01:05:30 - If you are not happy in your job, change01:06:30 - Summary