Lewis Ellis (The Apprentice Finalist) on Fame, Trolls & Building a Business With Balls
Yes, he tattooed Lord Sugar’s face on his arm. Yes, he clapped back with “OK Boomer”. Yes, he launched an OnlyFans for PR. But beneath the madness is a man on a mission to build one of the UK’s boldest marketing agencies—Hustle Marketing.
🔥 In this unfiltered episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Lewis Ellis from The Apprentice joins Aleksandra King to talk business, backlash, and why he walked away from his entire social circle to focus on success.
This isn’t just another podcast about entrepreneurship—it’s a raw, no-BS journey of reinvention, self-awareness, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself.
💥 “I’m building my business with nothing—no rich parents, no investors. Just pure hustle.”
🎙️ In This Episode:
💣 The Apprentice: What REALLY happens behind the scenes
💥 Lord Sugar vs Lewis: The truth behind their Twitter spat
🧠 Cutting Off Friends: Why Lewis ghosted his whole crew
🍸 Sobriety & Focus: Giving up booze to go all-in on business
📸 Tattoos & OnlyFans: Marketing genius or madness?
💼 Building Hustle: No investors, no safety net, just grit
🔮 Why Lewis might leave the UK for good
🔥 About Lewis Ellis
Known for his fearless energy and viral stunts, Lewis Ellis (The Apprentice UK Final Five) is the founder of Hustle Marketing, a creative agency that thrives on bold branding, controversy, and commanding attention. Whether you love him or love to hate him—he’s unforgettable.
🗣️ “If you’re not talked about, you’re invisible—and that’s worse.”
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⏱️ YouTube Chapters – Lewis Ellis | Beyond the Boardroom
0:00 – Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom with Lewis Ellis
1:05 – Life before The Apprentice
3:30 – Why Lewis really applied to The Apprentice
6:12 – What it’s actually like filming The Apprentice
9:25 – Lewis Ellis vs Lord Sugar: Insults, banter, and backlash
12:10 – The tattoo drama: Did Lord Sugar overreact?
15:42 – Life after The Apprentice: Business, branding & bounce back
19:21 – Publicity or personal? Lewis Ellis defends his bold choices
22:55 – Lewis Ellis on Katie Hopkins, cancel culture & double standards
27:40 – Going viral: OnlyFans, shock factor & owning your image
32:10 – Fame, hate, and staying mentally strong in the spotlight
36:28 – Lewis Ellis on confidence, ambition & being unapologetically yourself
39:50 – Final thoughts: What Lewis Ellis wants his legacy to be
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