Ep 31: Shining in Success w/ Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips' a is a self-made success. He tells his tale, all the way from New Zealand, of transformation, while fighting through the struggles of finding his footing in a booming industry. After several failures or learning experiences as we like to call them on our show, he found his way with The Magnitude Group, an e-commerce business.  Key Takeaways Simon's journey from early e-commerce success to multiple business failures taught him valuable lessons about resilience and personal development He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, physical health, and daily habits in achieving long-term success and fulfillment Simon's current focus is on building internal agency capabilities for e-commerce brands through his business, the e-commerce accelerator Favorite Quote: "Just look at the rainbow & get on with it. You don't always need to chase the pot of gold."  Topics Early Entrepreneurial Success and Setbacks Started first e-commerce business at 19, selling fitness apparel Scaled to $40k/week revenue with no ad spend, leveraging social media Sold half the business for $1.1M at age 23 Subsequent ventures failed, leading to financial ruin and personal struggles by age 27 Lessons Learned and Personal Growth Realized the importance of having a strong "why" beyond material success Developed resilience through physical pursuits (kickboxing, ultramarathon) Focused on improving internal self-talk and emotional regulation Adopted a longer-term perspective on goal achievement (5-year outlook vs. 2-year sprints) Current Business Model: E-commerce Accelerator Helps e-commerce and retail brands build internal agency capabilities Provides data, innovation, and systems support to smaller brands Aggregates insights from multiple brands and agencies to offer cost-efficient growth strategies Personal Development Framework Emphasizes the role of mentors and accountability partners ("buddies") Tracks daily habits and calendar adherence Key habits: 8-10 hours sleep, exercise, meditation, family communication, limited screen time Hierarchy of needs: physical health → mental clarity → emotional stability → financial freedom → spiritual fulfillment Advice for Success Speak authentically about dreams and vulnerabilities Treat every interaction with enthusiasm Build a supportive network through openness and vulnerability `She-Wolf of All Streets TM #SheWolfofAllStreets  Guest Links:   Simon Phillips: [e-mail]   themagnitudegroup.co/mea 🌐 The E-Commerce Accelerator 💰 We Scale Shopify Brands 💬 Growth Marketing & AI Technology @magnitudeperformance www.magnitudeperformanceinstitute.com/mpi   Related Links for Host: Krystal Marazzi: https://linqapp.com/krystal_marazzi?r=link Patricia Howard:  http://uhm.com/phoward coaching_with_patriciaann   patriciahowardjourney linktr.ee/adreamlifejourney adreamlifejourney.com/coaching- If you have a topic you want us to discuss contact us! Call/Text [phone] Email: [e-mail] FB & FB Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552693794521 Until next time- "If you find yourself digging for a bone... dig deep" Available on: Amazon Music/Audible Audacy Deezer Gaana iHeartRadio JioSaavn Libsyn Classic Feed Network App Listing Player.fm Podcast Page