He talks through his early career in Portugal, the brutal step up to Leeds United under George Graham, and the culture shock of English football. We also dive into his time at Chelsea, dressing room standards at elite level, and what separates good teams from truly winning teams.

Beyond his playing days, Jimmy shares unfiltered views on modern football culture, Tottenham’s structural issues, Arsenal’s title chances, and who he sees dominating world football in the coming years. He also opens up on financial lessons, life after football, and stepping outside his comfort zone on Strictly Come Dancing.

If you’re passionate about football, business, and personal development, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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We explore his greatest Premier League highlights, his leadership at Chelsea FC, stories from the England national team, handling public scrutiny, and the mindset behind becoming one of the most decorated defenders in football history. John also breaks down his post-career ventures, investment mindset, mentoring, coaching journey, and how he’s built a winning mentality beyond the pitch.

If you’re a fan of football, elite performance, personal growth or business, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

John Terry’s biggest career highlights and the moments that defined him

The lowest points of his journey and how he overcame adversity

Insights into the Premier League lifestyle and pressure as Chelsea captain

Untold stories from his time at Chelsea FC and the England squad

How John Terry transitioned into business, coaching and investing

The mindset behind staying at the top for nearly two decades

In this in-depth podcast episode, Michael reflects on his experiences playing under the iconic Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, his time at Liverpool FC, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United, and the realities of professional football. Discover his insights on football legends like Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazário, and Thierry Henry, and hear his candid thoughts on the evolution of football tactics, athleticism, and player development.

Michael opens up about overcoming career-threatening hamstring injuries, the mental and physical challenges of elite football, and the discipline required to succeed at the highest level. He also shares his perspective on the current Premier League landscape, including Liverpool’s title chances and Arsenal’s defensive strength. Plus, get a rare glimpse into his post-football passion, horse racing, and how he built a successful racing stable business.

Whether you’re a fan of Premier League football, passionate about football history, or interested in athlete mindset and sports management, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiring stories. Don’t miss Michael’s expert analysis on football’s greatest managers, the pressure of playing in World Cups, and why dedication is key to sporting success.

Subscribe now to Mennie Talks Season 4 for more exclusive football interviews, career insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from football’s biggest names. 

In this episode, Bacary reflects on his iconic footballing career, sharing stories from his time at Arsenal and Manchester City, the defining moments that shaped his success, and the lessons he learned from competing at the very top of the game.

We also dive into his current business ventures, his mindset as an entrepreneur, and the inspiration behind his move to Dubai, exploring how he’s transitioned from elite sport to business and life abroad.

Topics Covered:

• Bacary Sagna’s Arsenal & Man City highlights
• Life lessons from a Premier League career
• Transition from football to business
• Why he chose to move to Dubai
• Entrepreneurial mindset and personal growth

If you’re passionate about football, business, and personal development, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Subscribe to Mennie Talks for more inspiring conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

He also discusses his move to Dubai, the growth mindset required for both athletes and entrepreneurs, and how tracking metrics can unlock real, measurable results. A must-listen for anyone looking to optimise performance in business, sport, or life.

It’s a candid look at reinvention, identity beyond sport, and finding meaning when the final whistle blows.

Please download, subscribe, and share your thoughts with me on socials @reecemennie.

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece Mennie

Don’t miss this must-listen episode.

Please do download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie.

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece Mennie

In this next episode, I interview Harry Redknapp, Former Footballer and Manager

Despite his success as a player, Harry is best known for his stellar management career, becoming the last English manager to win the FA Cup when he guided Portsmouth to the trophy in 2008.

During this episode we discuss:

• Harry's business interests
• Work ethic and mindset
• His thoughts on current football superstars
• His stint on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
• …and much more!

This is a great episode with some excellent takeaways, so please do download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In this next episode, I interview Brett Shanley, entrepreneur, business leader and Founder and CEO of ‘Knowledge Marketplace’, Knoma,

During this episode we discuss:

• Brett’s journey to business success
• His inspiration behind the Knoma brand
• Whether entrepreneurs are born or made
• Top lessons learnt in business
• + much more

This is a great episode with some excellent takeaways, so please do download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In this next episode, I interview Pro Boxer and Property Investor, Ohara Davies,

During this episode we discuss:

• How Ohara got into boxing
• What inspired him to go Pro
• The importance of mindset in achieving success
• How he got into property investment
• The value of passive income
• …and much more!

This is a great episode with some excellent takeaways, so please do download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In the fifth interview of the season, I interview Ledley King, an English football coach and former player, who spent his entire career at Tottenham Hotspur FC - playing 323 competitive matches for the club between 1999 and 2012.

As always, please download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In the fourth interview of the season, I interview Paul Rothschild, a luxury real estate mogul, owner, chief advisor, and former CEO at PLDD Platinum Luxury Design & Development Ltd, and advisor for Rothschild Holdings SL. He is also a chief advisor for BlackRock.

As always, please download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In the third interview of the season, I interview Jeremy Snape, a former England cricketer, business coach, and host of the excellent business podcast, “Inside the Mind of Champions”.

During this interview, Jeremy provides insight into his background and career to date, what inspired him to perform at such a high level and the importance of mindset for success.

As always, please download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In the second episode of the season, I interview Archie Sharp, an English professional boxer who has held the WBO European junior-lightweight title since 2018.

During this interview, Archie talks about his Journey from joining a boxing gym at the age of 7 to becoming a World Champion, whilst touching on the importance of mindset in achieving success.

As always, please download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In the first episode of the season, I interview Alfie Best, self-made multimillionaire and Chairman of Wyldecrest Parks, which is now the largest holiday and residential park company in Europe.

During this interview, Alfie touches on his journey to success - from being raised in a gypsy community and thrown into the world of work at age 10, to his ambitious plans for the Wyldecrest Parks brand, all whilst delivering insight and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs… Plus much more.

As always, please download, subscribe and share your thoughts with me on social @reecemennie

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In this next episode I interview Nick James, Founder and CEO of Expert Empires, a business events, coaching and mastermind brand dedicated to helping business owners who are specialists in their industry to scale to 6 or 7 figures and beyond.

During this episode, Nick touches on his inspiration behind his entrepreneurial journey, how the Expert Empires brand has grown, the power of accountability and what it takes to be successful… plus much more.

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I was privileged to interview international Football Star, Jermain Defoe.

Having just celebrated his 300th career goal, Defoe provides insight into key moments of his career to date, and the importance of mindset, consistency and perseverance in achieving your goals, plus much more.

This really isn’t one to be missed!

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview Danny Brooks, Founder and CEO of global technical recruitment specialists, VHR Recruitment.

During this episode, Danny provides insight into his business background and the challenges of commencing the VHR Recruitment brand, whilst discussing both the difficulties and successful traits of entrepreneurship and the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview Marc Trup, who is the co-founder of property management platform, Arthur Online which boasts over 200,000 registered users.

During this episode, Marc provides insight into his entrepreneurial journey from building and selling a successful corporate dentistry brand to Bupa, to establishing his own London based property portfolio and developing Arthur Online in partnership with two other directors, united in their challenges of property management.

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview Charlie Mullins OBE, British businessman and Founder of Pimlico Plumbers, London's largest independent plumbing company.

Launched by Charlie Mullins in 1979 with just a bag of tools and a very old van bought at auction, Pimlico Plumbers now has more than 200 professional trades people and a support team of around 50 staff serving customers across London including some of the world’s most famous names including James Bond star Daniel Craig and actress Dame Helen Mirren.

The company, which has a turnover of £25 million, serves central and greater London and currently has more than 170 vans, trucks, and motorbikes on the streets of the Capital.

Charlie is the archetypal entrepreneur having started his business from scratch and building it into a multi-million-pound enterprise.

His company’s iconic blue and white vans can also be seen in Spain after Charlie launched a Marbella branch of the company to serve both local and ex-pat customers. Pimlico also operates the ‘Strictly Trade Only’ Pimlico Plumbing and Heating Merchants.

Occasionally outspoken and sometimes controversial, Charlie has starred in Channel 4’s ‘Secret Millionaire’ and the BBC’s ‘Young Plumber of the Year’ programmes and is a regular business commentator in the national media.

During this episode Charlie reflects on how the Pimlico Plumbers brand has grown and developed over the years and provides insight into what entrepreneurs need to do in order to be successful, whilst touching on the impact of COVID-19.

 I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview Daniel Hewitt, Portfolio Director of my industry leading investment introducing firm, Hunter Jones.

Hunter Jones specialises in introducing High-Net-Worth and Sophisticated Investors to a range of highly researched alternative property investment opportunities.

During this episode, we discuss the development of the Hunter Jones brand and the growing alternative property investment market, plus much more... This is one not to be missed!

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview the Founder and Managing Director of London-based digital experience agency, JBi Digital.

A specialist in helping businesses develop their online presence and expand their digital offering, David and his team have worked with a host of household names including Rolls Royce, the BBC, technology giants Hitachi as well as exciting start-ups and ambitious SMEs.

Prior to creating JBi Digital, David created a global online recruitment business, and hired some extremely savvy digital people to help support the recruitment activities. Unfortunately, bad timing meant the launch occurred during the global recession, which severely curtailed the success he expected. As David had a number of highly skilled, digital people already in place, he decided to take a chance and change course. So was born JBi Digital, an agency creating effective commercial digital strategies for a range of clients across multiple industries, who are looking to establish themselves successfully online.

During this episode, David discusses his journey in building and growing JBi Digital, whilst providing insight into the importance of establishing an effective digital brand experience to drive business growth.

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview the Founder and CEO of the Sole Supplier, George Sullivan.

Founded in 2013, the Sole Supplier aims to provide accurate trainer news and release information for the UK and European market.

Like Uber and AirBnB, the Sole Supplier holds zero stock but works closely with over 100 different retailers online to provide release information on the most coveted footwear from across the continent.

In 2018, the Sole Supplier launched an iOS app with the purpose of providing an even smoother user experience for the sneaker community, whilst continuing to deliver all the latest releases, launch dates and confirmed stockists. Today it works with leading footwear brands like Nike and Adidas and boasts an engaged online community with hundreds of thousands of followers.

During this episode, George reveals his inspiration behind the Sole Supplier, whilst providing insight into how he has built a strong community online with the support of social media platforms like Instagram.   

I hope you enjoy it!

Reece

In this next episode I interview serial Entrepreneur, Investor and Business Mentor, Matt Haycox.

Matt was self-made multi-millionaire by his early 20s, having successfully transformed a suffering family business into a profitable one and in launching his own chain of lap dancing clubs, ‘Wildcats’.

Between 2003 and 2008, Matt poured money into his business ventures and each year his group made millions in profit, topping £3m in its best year.

In 2008, things took a turn for the worse and Matt was declared bankrupt and disqualified from being a director, following the financial crash of 2008. Now 39, Matt has bounced back to rebuild his empire, and is passionate about helping the next generation of entrepreneurs take the plunge, get started in business, follow their dreams, and ultimately learn from his mistakes.

During this episode, Matt provides an honest insight into his journey, whilst providing top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs working hard to build a business through this challenging time.

I hope you enjoy it! 

Reece

In the first episode of the season, I sat down with OIivia Conlon, one of Britain’s most successful young entrepreneurs, having launched her own business ‘The Property Stagers’ at the age of 16. By the age of 19, the business reached the £1 Million turnover mark and today employs over 10 people.

Awarded ‘The UK Young Entrepreneur’ by the Federation of Small Businesses UK, Olivia’s early success has been recognised by multiple awards including Royal Bank of Scotland Young Entrepreneur of the Year. She now maximises the power social media to build personal profile and help other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their goal of building a 6 to 7 figure property staging business.

During this episode, Olivia provides a unique insight into her journey to success, whilst some top tips for inspiring entrepreneurs looking to grow and develop their own business.

I hope you enjoy it! 

Reece

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investment.

In this latest episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Evan Maindonald, a serial entrepreneur and property investor who is the Founder and CEO of residential property development firm, Melt Homes. Here Evan shares his experiences of leaving his corporate career to establish his own business, whilst providing first-hand insight into the property development sector. 

A really insightful interview - one not to be missed!

I hope you enjoy it, 

Reece

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investment.

In this latest episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Paul Rowlett, who shares his true rags to riches story from being homeless to building a £30 Million Pound Turnover branded and promotional goods empire, now with offices spanning the UK, Ireland, Las Vegas, Canada and Australia.

Some incredible lessons, from a truly inspiring entrepreneur – this is one not to be missed. 

I hope you enjoy it, 

Reece.

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investment. 

In this latest episode, I sat down with Simon Zutshi, leading professional property investor and founder of the UK’s biggest property training and networking organisation, Property Investors Network [PIN]. Here, Simon reveals how he understood the true value of property in generating passive income from an early age, leading him to develop a multi-million-pound property empire and resulting training and networking organisation, now attended by over 75,000 people nationwide.

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece.

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investment.

In this latest episode, I sat down with inspiring entrepreneur and TV star, James Constantinou, who discusses his journey from property development to launching Prestige Pawnbrokers, in Weybridge, Surrey, after realising there was a gap in the market for asset lending.

Now a UK renowned pawnbrokers due to popular channel 4 series ‘Posh Pawn’, James reveals how he built the business whilst touching on some vital lessons for aspiring businessmen and entrepreneurs.

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece.

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments. 

In this latest episode I interviewed Kunle Barker, Property Expert, Journalist & TV presenter on ITV ‘Love Your Home & Garden’ with Alan Titchmarsh & ‘Renovate Don’t Relocate’ with Sarah Beeny. In this episode, Kunle talks about his experiences in launching and developing Illustrious Homes, an award winning Construction and Design Management Company, where he touches on the highs and lows of business and how this enabled him to become one of the countries foremost construction and housing expert

This is episode is full of inspiring insights and is one not to be missed! 

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece. 

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

In this latest episode I travelled to Glasgow to meet with and interview Paul McFadden, renowned and respected high performance, property and business success coach. In this episode Paul provides valuable insight into his own success, whilst offering excellent advice for individuals looking to generate income from property investment.

This is episode is one not to be missed,

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

In this latest episode I had the privilege of interviewing Rob Moore, serial Entrepreneur, Property Investor and Author, who not only provided genuine insight into his journey to success, but also offered excellent advice for individuals aspiring to generate income from property investment.

This is episode is one not to be missed,

I hope you enjoy it,

Reece.

Rob is the the founder and CEO of the award-winning UK business and global brand Trunki - from Dragons' Den reject to pioneering a new retail category of children's travel gear ...

Rob is my kind of businessmen. Self-made, with a never give-up mentality.

He is clearly passionate about realising the vision of Trunki, to revolutionise children's travel.  So, in this podcast, Rob shares his thoughts on matching skills with culture, whilst having some fun along the way ... His experience is a lesson to us all!

Rob also emphasises the need to follow your passion, not just the money, in order to be both happy and successful. I think he's right on with this approach!

I really enjoyed shooting this pod with Rob.  I hope you enjoy it and pick up some useful ideas from the content.  As always, please let me have your feedback...

Reece

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!

In this podcast series we talk all things business, entrepreneurship, property development, finance and investments.

I hope you enjoy!