Behind The Diary

30 episodes

14.2 hours of content

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Welcome back to Behind The Diary with Steven Bartlett from Dragon’s Den (UK Shark Tank) a behind-the-scenes story of building The Diary of a CEO and FlightStory 👕 Reserve your Behind The Diary hoodie here! https://app.youform.com/forms/vysebp49 ✂️ Edit faster with this weeks sponsor, Descript — try it here: https://www.descript.com/?utm_source=... This week: I’ve replaced coffee, and I’m never going back. In this episode, I take you behind the wild story of how a random delivery to my desk led me to meet the founder of Ketone-IQ, Michael Brandt, and why his product had the biggest impact on my energy, clarity and productivity in years. But this story isn't just about a supplement, it's about energy, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to operate at your best. You’ll get to see: 📦 The moment a mystery package hit my desk, and changed my routine 🔋 The science behind ketones and why “real energy” matters 📈 Why first-time founders focus on product - and second-time founders obsess over distribution 🧠 The startup strategies I wish I knew 10 years ago 🔥 Plus, what keeps me working at 1am (and why I don’t plan on slowing down… yet) We also dive deep on: – Disruptive innovation and the Jeff Bezos mindset shift that changed how I build – Why your team culture isn’t just a vibe, it’s a leadership decision – How Represent and Gymshark stay cool even after they go mainstream – A raw look at my obsession, work-life balance, and what I actually find relaxing This one’s for the builders, the wired-up creatives, the overachievers and deep thinkers. If you’re navigating ambition and trying to figure out what powers your best self — this episode is for you. Let me know your favourite moment in the comments 👇