Media & Press
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About Mark
Mark Lyford is a 35-year veteran entrepreneur who’s built, lost, and rebuilt multiple 7-figure businesses across SaaS, publishing, niche marketplaces, and more.
He’s run companies in the adult industry, served time in prison, and come back to build real, lasting ventures — without the fluff.
Today, Mark is the founder of RealEntrepreneur.com, ApexSystem.biz, PioneerPigeons.com, and several other online ventures. He speaks publicly about resilience, reinvention, and the unfiltered truth of what it takes to succeed in business.
For full bio, download the PDF below.
He’s run companies in the adult industry, served time in prison, and come back to build real, lasting ventures — without the fluff.
Today, Mark is the founder of RealEntrepreneur.com, ApexSystem.biz, PioneerPigeons.com, and several other online ventures. He speaks publicly about resilience, reinvention, and the unfiltered truth of what it takes to succeed in business.
For full bio, download the PDF below.
Speaking & Interviews
Mark is available for:
- Podcast interviews
- Documentary appearances
- Magazine, blog, and news features
- Keynote speaking (virtual or in-person)
- Business panels and roundtables
“No script. No jargon. Just raw, honest insight from someone who’s actually lived it.”
Favourite topics:
- The brutal truth about entrepreneurship
- How to recover from failure and bankruptcy
- What prison taught me about business and life
- Niche market domination (pigeons, quail, isopods & more)
- Building real businesses in an age of fake gurus
- AI, automation, and practical tools for bootstrapped founders
- Ethical reinvention after reputation collapse
Media Appearances & Features
Featured On:
- The Real Entrepreneur Podcast
- Local UK Business Press
- Upcoming: Pigeon World Media Docuseries (2025)
- Numerous YouTube interviews and business Zoom calls
Watch Sample Interviews → (Coming Soon)
Download Press Pack → (Coming Soon)
Books & Projects
- Rebel Entrepreneur – Mark’s first book, chronicling his early rise, fall, and raw lessons (2013)
- 365 Real Daily Thoughts – A straight-talking guide to business and life, one day at a time (2025)
- The Crypto Starter Manual (2015)
- The Brutal Truth About Building a Real Business (lead magnet + mini book) (2024)
Want review copies or excerpts? Email Mark’s Team →
Downloads For Media & Press Use
Everything you need to feature or book Mark Lyford — no fluff, no hassle.
📄 Full Bio (PDF)
The full story: from teenage hustler to international entrepreneur.
⬇ Download Full Bio (PDF)
📷 High-Resolution Headshots
Approved headshots in colour and black & white – ready for web and print.
⬇ Download Headshots Pack (ZIP)
🧾 Interview Questions & Topics
Suggested talking points and questions for podcast hosts, journalists, and event organisers.
⬇ Download Interview Guide (PDF)
🎬 Promo Video / Speaker Reel
One-minute intro video to who Mark is, what he’s about, and why he’s different.
▶ Watch Promo Video (Coming Soon)
⬇ Download MP4 Version (Coming Soon)
✅ Contact & Social Media Sheet
Official contact details, social handles, business links, and quick reference.
⬇ Download Contact Sheet (PDF)
📦 Logos & Brand Pack
Download logos for MarkLyford.com, RealEntrepreneur.com, and partner brands.
⬇ Download Logo Pack (ZIP) (Coming Soon)
💬 Need Something Specific?
Custom quote, tailored intro, event assets or press comment? Just reach out.
📩 media@marklyford.com
Get In Touch
For all press, media, speaking or interview enquiries:
📧 Email: media@marklyford.com
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +44 7805 050909
🌐 Contact Form →
Want someone real? I don't sugar-coat. I don't play games.
I show up, speak the truth, and back it with 35 years of lived experience. Let’s talk.