Stock Podcast
Tom Gozney: Building a $100M Company by Ignoring Good Advice
by Nathan Sno
Tom Gozney’s story is one of resilience, audacity, and transformation. From battling addiction and struggling through school with dyslexia to founding one of the world’s fastest-growing pizza oven brands, Tom has lived a life defined by grit and reinvention. In this conversation, he opens up about the dark years, the turning points, and the mindset that allowed him to channel chaos into creativity and purpose. Expect lessons on culture, dreaming big, mental health, and why “Let’s f***ing go” has become his mantra. Expect to learn how to turn adversity into fuel, why resilience matters more than talent, and how chaos sparks creativity.
Will Beckett is the co-founder of Hawksmoor, one of the most successful restaurant groups in the UK and beyond. But his philosophy on success goes far deeper than building a business. Will shares why integrity, culture, and people matter more than money, how he’s navigated decades of partnership with his childhood friend Hugh, and why lasting achievement is less about quick wins and more about falling in love with the process. This is a masterclass in leadership, hospitality, and staying true to your values. Expect to learn why culture beats strategy, how to build partnerships that last, and why integrity defines success.