Episodes
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Adam Coffey, CEO, Board Member, CEO Coach, #1 Best Selling Author (x3), Global Educator, Top 1% Speaker & US Army Veteran. We talked about a range of topics including, the top three rules you need to know for success in business, the different types of private equity firms you need to know, why you need to know the 30, 20, 10 rule, things you need to know when choosing a private equity partner, how to increase your profits for...
Published 01/03/24
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Evan Ryan, Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, What you need to know about AI and lead generation, the tool you need to use today to automate tasks, what you need to know about marketing and AI, where your AI journey need to start to free up employees, why you must never use AI for great customer relationships, why you need to use AI with caution in...
Published 12/27/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Daniel Priestley, Founder of Dent Global & ScoreApp, author of 6x business books and founder of multiple 7 & 8 figure ventures. We talked about a range of topics including, how to get people lining up to do business with you, the 7 Step lead generation process for business growth, 4 tips to build successful marketing campaign, what you need to do to create a scalable business, you need to do this to command the highest price, why...
Published 12/20/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Cynthia Dearin, international business strategist. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to build personal relationships need to do first balanced mindset why you need to explore spam beyond your backyard what you need to do before you expand globally how to build a global team of excellence the blueprint you need to know for international success why you need research and empathy and international business and so much...
Published 12/13/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamil Qureshi, TEDx Speaker, Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Author. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that success is a choice, the one thing you shouldn't be motivated by, why you don't need experts to solve your challenges, the questions you need to ask to challenge your belief system, why you need to know the difference between purpose and vision, the one word you need to avoid as a leader, questions...
Published 12/06/23
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people, why you need to bring healing to the world by putting people first, why you need to stop using...
Published 11/29/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one of Europe's biggest podcasts, 'The Diary of a CEO'. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, how Sir Alex Ferguson led a successful culture and football team, how to lead a much happier life, 3 tips for marketing to give value for strangers, how to get people to pause on your post on social media, how to make your health...
Published 11/22/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Philip McKernan, Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to be ready for providing self-reflection, Phillip's obsession with the truth that people carry every day, the gifts that make you unique, why you need the greatest courage to question your own life, why the most powerful story in the world is our own, why new generation business leaders struggle in family businesses,...
Published 11/15/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Bob Chapman, CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that in business everybody matters, how to boost trust and loyalty from employees, what you need to look for when acquiring businesses, why you should never rely on this business model to be successful, the one thing you need to know to be a great leader, 3 Success tips for business and life, the one job you...
Published 11/08/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success Why you need artificial intelligence for business growth How to get the most out of...
Published 11/01/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success Why you need artificial intelligence for business growth How to get the most out of...
Published 10/25/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jeff Dewing, a revolutionary tech innovator, No.1 best-selling business author of the book ‘Doing the Opposite’, and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. We talked about a range of topics including, how to boost your cash flow in your business now and overcome failure in your life, how to get people to perform, how to unlocking moon shot thinking. We also talked about why you don't need to be afraid to think big, why you need a powerful...
Published 10/18/23
Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business In today’s episode I chat with Mac Lackey, an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. In today’s conversation we talk about, why you need to see your business through a buyers eyes, why you need to sell your business on value and never on financial multiples, how to create an irresistible story with selling your business, you need unshakable conviction to be successful, the story you need to tell to...
Published 10/11/23
In today’s episode I chat with Stuart McLachlan, Chief Executive at Anthesis Group Ltd a global sustainability specialist operating in the UK, EMEA, N&S America and Asia. In our conversation we discuss , Why business leaders need to focus on family when scaling., how to become a more sustainable business, how to pick the best consultant for your business, how to translate values and businesses spread across the world, why leaders need to know this one thing to create a better future, what...
Published 10/04/23
In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the...
Published 09/27/23
In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the...
Published 09/20/23
In today’s episode I chat with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Inc. In today’s conversation we talk about, why people are excited by fearless businesses with a purpose, you need to lead change and do it, why you need a product that is useful and sustainable and make your business influence climate change, why you need a great product that minimises environmental impact, two things businesses need to be sustainable and scale your business why you need to be authentic to...
Published 09/13/23
In today’s episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today’s conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in business the one thing that all successful entrepreneurs do, the power of stem cell therapy why you...
Published 09/06/23
In today’s episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today’s conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in business the one thing that all successful entrepreneurs do, the power of stem cell therapy why you...
Published 08/30/23
In today’s episode I chat with Kevin Shulman, author of ‘Goal-Setting Bootcamp’. In today’s conversation we talk all about goals and how to achieve them including, how to guarantee that you will hit your goals, how to know you have too many goals, how to set and win at achieving your goals, how to set SMARTYS goals and smash them, the different types of goals you need to consider. how to unlock your personal goals for success the one thing that leads to successful sales, the one truth about...
Published 08/23/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Myriam Sidibe, businesswoman, speaker and author. We talked about a range of topics including, how to lock down business success with purpose, the truth about the importance of creating a social mission, why marketing is insanely powerful, the one business tip that will give you a better perspective, the beautiful power of profits, why businesses should focus on aligning business goals first, why SDG is important for businesses, why you...
Published 08/16/23
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 9 and discuss why it is pointless trying to have control, why you need to handle the mundane tasks in life, why you need to know that the universe is working for you, how to create a culture of productivity and creativity, why you need to stop being indecisive, what is the one thing that's holding you back, why mindset is the key to a meaningful life and why...
Published 08/09/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Charles Conn about his book ‘The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times’. We talked about a range of topics including, why successful small businesses need to step into risk, why you need to be imperfect and step into risk, why we need to be thinking of future generations, how to use visual storytelling to evoke powerful emotions in your audience, why you need perspective and curiosity to achieve success, why you need to...
Published 08/02/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamie Waller about his book ‘Unsexy Business’. We talked about a range of topics including, how to sell your business and increase its value, the #1 tip for business owners looking to sell, how to sell and maximise business value, the number one reason why I love selling businesses, the best advice everyone should have in mind, the mistakes business sellers make and what I learned, the sensational power of believing in yourself, why...
Published 07/26/23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shameen Prashantham about his book ‘Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups’. We talked about a range of topics including, why SMEs need a long term view for successful partnerships, the three mindsets you need to partner with large businesses, what defines a successful entrepreneurial mindset, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and why you need to know about, the one thing that...
Published 07/19/23