The Million Dollar Moment That Changed Everything - With Simon Squibb (Part 1) | Episode 348 – The Futur with Chris Do

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In this raw and deeply emotional episode, Simon Squibb sits down with Chris Do to unpack the moment he won a $1 million prize—and why it brought him to tears. From sleeping on the streets at 15 to selling a company to PwC, Simon reveals the powerful story of loss, hustle, purpose, and rebuilding from nothing. He challenges what we think we know about money, success, and charity—and makes a compelling case for why anyone, anywhere, can start a business.

This isn’t just a business interview—it’s a masterclass in emotional resilience, reinvention, and the psychology behind purpose-driven work. Whether you're broke, burned out, or just looking for a reason to keep going, Simon’s story will make you believe in possibilities again.

Timestamps:

() - The dream spark: How Simon helps people start with nothing

() - The serendipitous $1M moment at the 1 Billion Followers Summit

() - Why Simon cried on stage (and what people misunderstood)

() - Childhood trauma: Being kicked out at 15 after his father's death

() - Billy Elliot, judgment, and the underdog narrative that made him weep

() - Small-town England to global entrepreneur: Breaking out of expectations

() - The family divide: estrangement, identity, and redefining connection

() - Why selling his business felt like another kind of loss

() - Dealing with hate: tribal psychology and toxic social media reactions

() - Purpose vs. profit: Why helping for free is Simon’s real power move

() - From homeless to hustler: how a messy garden became his first business