EP.01 | From UFC Fighter to Community Leader: Inside The Mind Of Mark Scanlon

Описание: Welcome to the first episode of Brand Central Podcast - the podcast diving deep into the minds behind Liverpool’s most inspiring people brands.
In this powerful launch episode, we speak to Mark Scanlon (Scano) - ex-UFC fighter, entrepreneur, and community powerhouse about his upbringing in Liverpool, the pain that shaped him, his mindset shift, and how he’s now building businesses and giving back in major ways.

Topics Covered:
Mark’s journey from childhood trauma to international fighting
Lessons from the UFC and Brazilian gyms
Building multiple income streams & investing in people
Why he reopened Awake Liverpool — and why phones are killing our kids
Redefining masculinity, mental health, and being a dad

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Quick Fire
03:45 Early Life in Liverpool
08:40 Trauma, Mindset & Turning Pain Into Strength
13:00 Fighting Career & UFC Lessons
19:00 Brazil, Ego & Respect
27:00 Business, Security & First Property
35:00 Building Frequency & Personal Brands
44:00 Community Work & Awake Liverpool
1:08:00 The Real Problems Facing Kids
1:18:00 Spirituality, Purpose & the Future
1:22:00 Final Reflections

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