Nick delves into the darker side of private equity. While acknowledging the positive aspects of private equity, such as wealth creation and entrepreneurial freedom, Nick explores the psychological game of private equity M&amp;A. He poses the question, "Are you the prize or the prey?" and explains how private equity views business owners as assets.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Private equity firms play a game of buying low to sell high, and it's important for business owners to understand this dynamic when selling their company. Being aware of the tactics and strategies used by private equity firms can help business owners negotiate better deals and avoid being taken advantage of. Business owners need to determine whether they are the prize or the prey in the eyes of potential buyers, particularly private equity firms. If a business has high cash flow, sustainable growth, a competitive advantage, and a strong culture, it is more likely to be seen as the prize. On the other hand, if a business has weak financials and lacks these key attributes, it may be seen as the prey and buyers may use the weaknesses to negotiate a lower price. Falling into the prey category can result in a significantly lower sale price and less advantageous terms for the business owner. Private equity firms may use various tactics, such as renegotiating the price during due diligence or structuring the deal with unfavorable terms, to reduce the value of the business and maximize their own returns. Business owners who position themselves as the prize and demonstrate their value and worthiness as a seller are more likely to negotiate better deals and secure higher sale prices. Confidence, preparation, and understanding the playbook of private equity firms can give business owners an advantage in the negotiation process. It is crucial for business owners to be aware of the potential risks and pitfalls of selling to private equity firms. These risks include the possibility of a retrade, where the buyer reduces the agreed-upon price after conducting due diligence, as well as the potential for reputational damage if a failed sale process becomes known in the market.   BEST MOMENTS "The difference between being the prize and the prey can be a life-changing sum of money." "You want to walk into any sales process as the prize." "If you're seen as a peer, the games that the private equity firms play won't work on you." "You may not be ready right now, but there will be a time in the future when you need to be the prize." "Don't let the process of selling your business become a car crash. Prepare and understand the playbook." VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Nick delves into the darker side of private equity. While acknowledging the positive aspects of private equity, such as wealth creation and entrepreneurial freedom, Nick explores the psychological game of private equity M&amp;A. He poses the question, "Are you the prize or the prey?" and explains how private equity views business owners as assets.  KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Private equity firms play a game of buying low to sell high, and it's important for business owners to understand this dynamic when selling their company. Being aware of the tactics and strategies used by private equity firms can help business owners negotiate better deals and avoid being taken advantage of.</li> <li>Business owners need to determine whether they are the prize or the prey in the eyes of potential buyers, particularly private equity firms. If a business has high cash flow, sustainable growth, a competitive advantage, and a strong culture, it is more likely to be seen as the prize. On the other hand, if a business has weak financials and lacks these key attributes, it may be seen as the prey and buyers may use the weaknesses to negotiate a lower price.</li> <li>Falling into the prey category can result in a significantly lower sale price and less advantageous terms for the business owner. Private equity firms may use various tactics, such as renegotiating the price during due diligence or structuring the deal with unfavorable terms, to reduce the value of the business and maximize their own returns.</li> <li>Business owners who position themselves as the prize and demonstrate their value and worthiness as a seller are more likely to negotiate better deals and secure higher sale prices. Confidence, preparation, and understanding the playbook of private equity firms can give business owners an advantage in the negotiation process.</li> <li>It is crucial for business owners to be aware of the potential risks and pitfalls of selling to private equity firms. These risks include the possibility of a retrade, where the buyer reduces the agreed-upon price after conducting due diligence, as well as the potential for reputational damage if a failed sale process becomes known in the market. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS "The difference between being the prize and the prey can be a life-changing sum of money." "You want to walk into any sales process as the prize." "If you're seen as a peer, the games that the private equity firms play won't work on you." "You may not be ready right now, but there will be a time in the future when you need to be the prize." "Don't let the process of selling your business become a car crash. Prepare and understand the playbook." VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com </a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a> Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.<a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Are You The Prize Or The Prey?

Charles Byrd

Charles Byrd is one of the most connected people in the online space and knows how to help set up lucrative promotional deals that have his clients and students booking multi 7-figures in new business. Charles's work on relationships, joint ventures, and frictionless systems, has been featured in the likes of Forbes, ABC News, SiriusXM and the Science Of Success. Charles joins Nick to talk about one of the most important drives of growth in business - joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  If your primary lead source is a social media network that could be co-opted, hacked or even shut down, then you're building your success upon a house of cards. Partnerships are independent of each other and consist of "warm traffic", which can lead to much higher returns on connection. You have to know what a winning outcome looks like for you when it comes to partnerships. Think about what you hope to achieve, and celebrate the moment when you reach it. The Invisible Pitch demonstrates authority, momentum, and guides towards the outcome that you are seeking.  BEST MOMENTS 'This is one of the most important things to add to your repertoire if you want to build a high value company' 'With joint ventures, you're only paying commissions based on actual sales made, meaning that you are paying commission with money you wouldn't have had otherwise' 'Look for winning outcomes' 'It's a way to be useful without getting wrapped around the spokes' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Charles Byrd - https://www.charlesbyrd.com ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Charles Byrd is one of the most connected people in the online space and knows how to help set up lucrative promotional deals that have his clients and students booking multi 7-figures in new business. Charles's work on relationships, joint ventures, and frictionless systems, has been featured in the likes of Forbes, ABC News, SiriusXM and the Science Of Success. Charles joins Nick to talk about one of the most important drives of growth in business - joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>If your primary lead source is a social media network that could be co-opted, hacked or even shut down, then you're building your success upon a house of cards.</li> <li>Partnerships are independent of each other and consist of "warm traffic", which can lead to much higher returns on connection.</li> <li>You have to know what a winning outcome looks like for you when it comes to partnerships. Think about what you hope to achieve, and celebrate the moment when you reach it.</li> <li>The Invisible Pitch demonstrates authority, momentum, and guides towards the outcome that you are seeking.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'This is one of the most important things to add to your repertoire if you want to build a high value company' 'With joint ventures, you're only paying commissions based on actual sales made, meaning that you are paying commission with money you wouldn't have had otherwise' 'Look for winning outcomes' 'It's a way to be useful without getting wrapped around the spokes' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Charles Byrd - <a href="https://www.charlesbyrd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charlesbyrd.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Charles Byrd On Creating Game Changing Joint Ventures

You don't always have to say yes to everything in order to get ahead in the world. Sometimes, this "entrepreneurial curse" can lead to great things, but as Nick explains in this episode, there's also a great power to be found in saying no from time to time. KEY TAKEAWAYS  As entrepreneurs, we often feel as though if we say no to something, that we will somehow be missing out. This fear of missing out can often land us with headaches we can do without. Write down 25 goals on a piece of paper (business-related), then circle the top five. Look at what is remaining and decide for yourself whether these secondary goals are worth pursuing. The real threats to our time management are not the distractions we think are taking our attention. The real threats are the hidden activities, that make us think we're working hard, but which do not ultimately move the needle.  BEST MOMENTS 'There is power in saying no in your business' 'If you can get disciplined and focussed on your top 20% of priorities, then they will typically account for 80% of your business' 'You have to eliminate those distractions' 'it's easy to say yes, it's hard to say no' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit highvalueexit.com and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

You don't always have to say yes to everything in order to get ahead in the world. Sometimes, this "entrepreneurial curse" can lead to great things, but as Nick explains in this episode, there's also a great power to be found in saying no from time to time. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>As entrepreneurs, we often feel as though if we say no to something, that we will somehow be missing out. This fear of missing out can often land us with headaches we can do without.</li> <li>Write down 25 goals on a piece of paper (business-related), then circle the top five. Look at what is remaining and decide for yourself whether these secondary goals are worth pursuing.</li> <li>The real threats to our time management are not the distractions we think are taking our attention. The real threats are the hidden activities, that make us think we're working hard, but which do not ultimately move the needle.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'There is power in saying no in your business' 'If you can get disciplined and focussed on your top 20% of priorities, then they will typically account for 80% of your business' 'You have to eliminate those distractions' 'it's easy to say yes, it's hard to say no' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit <a href="http://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highvalueexit.com</a> and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Why Saying No Can Accelerate Success

Cameron Herold

Meet Cameron Herold, the visionary who, at the age of 42, engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectcular growth from a $2 Million company to a jaw-dropping $106 Million in revenue in just six years. Not only that, his companies scored over 5,200 media placements, including Oprah!Not simply a theory guy, Cameron teaches what he knows from experience and is passionate about sharing his expertise with today’s most dynamic business leaders. Cameron joins Nick this week to discuss his most recent book, 'Second In Command', and what the most important role in any business is when you're trying to scale a company. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Managers and leaders are very different people. Managers tend to fix problems by hiring more people, whereas leaders empower the already existing teams. When looking for your ideal COO, you have to understand yourself as a CEO first. Look at your strengths and weaknesses as well as the core areas of the business that feed your energy. You have to define the roles you give to people and what they're there to do. You can't empower people and then revoke at will. Never be afraid to turn people down. True leaders have to say no more than they say yes. We are there to grow and empower others, but we shouldn't ever have to give it all away.  BEST MOMENTS 'You have to understand yourself as a CEO first' 'I try to find the parts of the company that drain me of energy, and then I find someone who's really good at those things' 'It's an art or skill that executives need to hone - to say no to people' 'The great senior people are never out looking for a job' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Cameron Herold - www.cameronherold.com ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Meet Cameron Herold, the visionary who, at the age of 42, engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectcular growth from a $2 Million company to a jaw-dropping $106 Million in revenue in just six years. Not only that, his companies scored over 5,200 media placements, including Oprah! Not simply a theory guy, Cameron teaches what he knows from experience and is passionate about sharing his expertise with today’s most dynamic business leaders. Cameron joins Nick this week to discuss his most recent book, 'Second In Command', and what the most important role in any business is when you're trying to scale a company. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Managers and leaders are very different people. Managers tend to fix problems by hiring more people, whereas leaders empower the already existing teams.</li> <li>When looking for your ideal COO, you have to understand yourself as a CEO first. Look at your strengths and weaknesses as well as the core areas of the business that feed your energy.</li> <li>You have to define the roles you give to people and what they're there to do. You can't empower people and then revoke at will.</li> <li>Never be afraid to turn people down. True leaders have to say no more than they say yes. We are there to grow and empower others, but we shouldn't ever have to give it all away.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'You have to understand yourself as a CEO first' 'I try to find the parts of the company that drain me of energy, and then I find someone who's really good at those things' 'It's an art or skill that executives need to hone - to say no to people' 'The great senior people are never out looking for a job' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Cameron Herold - <a href="http://www.cameronherold.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cameronherold.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Cameron Herold On Finding Your Second In Command

What makes your company unique and remarkable when you're pitching? Which lessons could you take from the world-renowned business model pioneered by Apple? Nick answers these questions and explains all in this episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS  When it comes to pitching, many business owners struggle to crystallise everything they've created into a core concept and saleable snapshot. A win-theme are the five bullet points that, when explained to anyone, describe why your company is valuable and crucial to other people. If you hope to bake the best cake in the world, there will always be ingredients that every other cake has to have, but the unique ingredients are what makes you stand out. It is the same in business. Branding and its quality are significant factors that drive value. When you can ensure that individuals perceive you as a premium experience, they will consistently strive to be a part of that level of quality.  BEST MOMENTS 'People love the entire Apple experience' 'If you can't name the five things that make your business remarkable, then that's your homework this week' 'Trust me that this will be very important to your entrepreneurial journey' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit highvalueexit.com and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

What makes your company unique and remarkable when you're pitching? Which lessons could you take from the world-renowned business model pioneered by Apple? Nick answers these questions and explains all in this episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When it comes to pitching, many business owners struggle to crystallise everything they've created into a core concept and saleable snapshot.</li> <li>A win-theme are the five bullet points that, when explained to anyone, describe why your company is valuable and crucial to other people.</li> <li>If you hope to bake the best cake in the world, there will always be ingredients that every other cake has to have, but the unique ingredients are what makes you stand out. It is the same in business.</li> <li>Branding and its quality are significant factors that drive value. When you can ensure that individuals perceive you as a premium experience, they will consistently strive to be a part of that level of quality.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'People love the entire Apple experience' 'If you can't name the five things that make your business remarkable, then that's your homework this week' 'Trust me that this will be very important to your entrepreneurial journey' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit <a href="http://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highvalueexit.com</a> and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

What Can You Learn and Apply From Apple's Business Model?

Justin Cooke

Justin Cooke is the founder of Empire Flippers, a company that he has taken from zero revenue, to selling over $450 million worth of businesses in just ten years. Justin joins Nick to discuss his incredible talent for acquisitions, as well as his new business, Webstreet, which aims to invest in online businesses as an asset class. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Online businesses are being aggregated together in order to provide a more saleable concern, and so that private equity can be attracted. Many entrepreneurs don't even realise that their businesses are in a sellable state. Justin and Empire Flippers are helping business owners to hugely profitable exits. Often businesses are bought as platforms, where a company is purchased as a starting point, and several adjacent businesses are acquired and added to it. There needs to be a certain basic skill set for those who buy an online business, which limits the audience when it comes to potential buyers.  BEST MOMENTS 'You need to think about having breadth and depth across your portfolio' 'We call it exits for the rest of us' 'The education's out there. You can partner with people' 'This is a high class problem to solve' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Justin Cooke at Empire Flippers - https://empireflippers.com/about-us/justin-cooke/ ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Justin Cooke is the founder of Empire Flippers, a company that he has taken from zero revenue, to selling over $450 million worth of businesses in just ten years. Justin joins Nick to discuss his incredible talent for acquisitions, as well as his new business, Webstreet, which aims to invest in online businesses as an asset class. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Online businesses are being aggregated together in order to provide a more saleable concern, and so that private equity can be attracted.</li> <li>Many entrepreneurs don't even realise that their businesses are in a sellable state. Justin and Empire Flippers are helping business owners to hugely profitable exits.</li> <li>Often businesses are bought as platforms, where a company is purchased as a starting point, and several adjacent businesses are acquired and added to it.</li> <li>There needs to be a certain basic skill set for those who buy an online business, which limits the audience when it comes to potential buyers.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'You need to think about having breadth and depth across your portfolio' 'We call it exits for the rest of us' 'The education's out there. You can partner with people' 'This is a high class problem to solve' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Justin Cooke at Empire Flippers - <a href="https://empireflippers.com/about-us/justin-cooke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://empireflippers.com/about-us/justin-cooke/</a> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Justin Cooke On Investing In And Selling Online Businesses

In the fourth part of his series on Breaking Through Business Growth, Nick discusses the platforming stage of scaling up, and how it ties into value expansion and strategic thinking. KEY TAKEAWAYS  You can only scale up through people, processes and systems. As a leader, your identity has to shift in order for you to be successful. When a business becomes a platform, it's an acquisition that acts as a starting point for other acquisitions in that sector. A platformed business creates value by facilitating exchanges between consumers and producers of goods and services. For this to happen there has to be a large network of users and resources. The fundamental requirement if you want to take your company from a business to a platform, is having a strong management team in place.  BEST MOMENTS 'It's not an easy road' 'Showing that you can do these things before your life changing exit is a positive thing' 'We're talking about taking what you have created and being able to transition that to another buyer' 'When you break through this final stage, you are becoming the platform' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit highvalueexit.com and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the fourth part of his series on Breaking Through Business Growth, Nick discusses the platforming stage of scaling up, and how it ties into value expansion and strategic thinking. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>You can only scale up through people, processes and systems. As a leader, your identity has to shift in order for you to be successful.</li> <li>When a business becomes a platform, it's an acquisition that acts as a starting point for other acquisitions in that sector.</li> <li>A platformed business creates value by facilitating exchanges between consumers and producers of goods and services. For this to happen there has to be a large network of users and resources.</li> <li>The fundamental requirement if you want to take your company from a business to a platform, is having a strong management team in place.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'It's not an easy road' 'Showing that you can do these things before your life changing exit is a positive thing' 'We're talking about taking what you have created and being able to transition that to another buyer' 'When you break through this final stage, you are becoming the platform' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit <a href="http://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highvalueexit.com</a> and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 4- Platforming

Brandon Steiner

Brandon Steiner is a globally-renowned sports marketer, who published his first book, The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports in 2003. Brandon joins Nick this week to talk about his humble beginnings and how he learned the art of entrepreneurship through some very unique methods, the values he obtained from his family, and the most invaluable lessons he's learned from the world of sport. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  The secret to being a great marketer is to not just like people, but understand them - relate to them, lead with empathy and compassion and stand in someone else's shoes. If the route to a solution isn't clear then hustle. Look for another way around the challenge. There's always a way to defy the odds and win. As a leader you have to have a vision, and the ability to take that vision and find a way to sell it. It's about finding paths to success, as though leading your tribe to safety and sustenance. Don't ever confuse managing with leading. Sometimes blending them can work, but in the long term it generally doesn't  BEST MOMENTS 'Get out of your freakin' head' 'Once you understand where people are coming from, you can see the white space' 'It's not who you know or what you know, but what you know about who' 'Leadership is very, very complicated' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Brandon Steiner - https://brandonsteiner.com ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fbNick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/liNick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Brandon Steiner is a globally-renowned sports marketer, who published his first book, The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports in 2003. Brandon joins Nick this week to talk about his humble beginnings and how he learned the art of entrepreneurship through some very unique methods, the values he obtained from his family, and the most invaluable lessons he's learned from the world of sport. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The secret to being a great marketer is to not just like people, but understand them - relate to them, lead with empathy and compassion and stand in someone else's shoes.</li> <li>If the route to a solution isn't clear then hustle. Look for another way around the challenge. There's always a way to defy the odds and win.</li> <li>As a leader you have to have a vision, and the ability to take that vision and find a way to sell it. It's about finding paths to success, as though leading your tribe to safety and sustenance.</li> <li>Don't ever confuse managing with leading. Sometimes blending them can work, but in the long term it generally doesn't</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'Get out of your freakin' head' 'Once you understand where people are coming from, you can see the white space' 'It's not who you know or what you know, but what you know about who' 'Leadership is very, very complicated' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Brandon Steiner - <a href="https://brandonsteiner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandonsteiner.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Brandon Steiner on Leadership Lessons From The World of Sport

Ruari Fairbairns

Nick is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, to talk about alcohol - the impact it can have if you're a regular drinker, and what effects this can have on you as an entrepreneur. Nick and Ruari also talk about the journey that led to such a groundbreaking, innovative concept as One Year No Beer, and what we can change if alcohol is showing up in our lives in ways that fail to serve us. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  When you're a serious entrepreneur, you need to show up as your best self every single time - not just in business, but everywhere. The ones who do this, are the ones who last the longest. As business owners, the idea that alcohol is something we need to be participating in, in order to relax and unwind, really needs to change. The evidence against it is overwhelming. We must find other ways to "take the edge off" when it comes to relaxation. We need to subsidise and fund research into more healthy forms of "relaxation" with the help of the alcohol industry itself. The first step towards building a better relationship with alcohol is to remove the belief that you are an "all or nothing" person, and change that belief to one of feeling fully in control.  BEST MOMENTS 'I guarantee this will be one of the best things you can do for yourself' 'Entrepreneurship is a game of sustainability and attrition' 'I am entirely in control. I am entirely in control' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ One Year No Beer - https://www.oneyearnobeer.com ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Nick is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, to talk about alcohol - the impact it can have if you're a regular drinker, and what effects this can have on you as an entrepreneur. Nick and Ruari also talk about the journey that led to such a groundbreaking, innovative concept as One Year No Beer, and what we can change if alcohol is showing up in our lives in ways that fail to serve us. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When you're a serious entrepreneur, you need to show up as your best self every single time - not just in business, but everywhere. The ones who do this, are the ones who last the longest.</li> <li>As business owners, the idea that alcohol is something we need to be participating in, in order to relax and unwind, really needs to change. The evidence against it is overwhelming.</li> <li>We must find other ways to "take the edge off" when it comes to relaxation. We need to subsidise and fund research into more healthy forms of "relaxation" with the help of the alcohol industry itself.</li> <li>The first step towards building a better relationship with alcohol is to remove the belief that you are an "all or nothing" person, and change that belief to one of feeling fully in control.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'I guarantee this will be one of the best things you can do for yourself' 'Entrepreneurship is a game of sustainability and attrition' 'I am entirely in control. I am entirely in control' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> One Year No Beer - <a href="https://www.oneyearnobeer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oneyearnobeer.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Ruari Fairbairns On Changing Your Relationship With Alcohol

In the third part of his mini-series on breaking through business growth, Nick focuses upon expanding value, and why it might be the most crucial part of your business exit strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Most people think that they start a business and then exit a business, without really ever considering the crucial "expansion" phase that can dynamically increase the exit numbers beyond their initial expectations. Value expansion is sometimes referred to as the buy-and-build approach, because it encompasses the ways in which you bring companies together to create a group. Scaling is the art of making sure you are no longer the thing holding up your business's growth. It's the act of stepping out and putting into place processes that make your business thrive and breathe without you. When you bring in strategic partners, it's all about making sure that you've created a platform that can scale more assertively through strategic levers.  BEST MOMENTS 'This is kind of the centre point' 'The centre of value expansion is strategic growth' 'You have to ensure that you're not the bottleneck any more' 'You have to have the plan' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit highvalueexit.com and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the third part of his mini-series on breaking through business growth, Nick focuses upon expanding value, and why it might be the most crucial part of your business exit strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Most people think that they start a business and then exit a business, without really ever considering the crucial "expansion" phase that can dynamically increase the exit numbers beyond their initial expectations.</li> <li>Value expansion is sometimes referred to as the buy-and-build approach, because it encompasses the ways in which you bring companies together to create a group.</li> <li>Scaling is the art of making sure you are no longer the thing holding up your business's growth. It's the act of stepping out and putting into place processes that make your business thrive and breathe without you.</li> <li>When you bring in strategic partners, it's all about making sure that you've created a platform that can scale more assertively through strategic levers.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS 'This is kind of the centre point' 'The centre of value expansion is strategic growth' 'You have to ensure that you're not the bottleneck any more' 'You have to have the plan' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> To become a part of the first Scale-To-Sale Mastermind visit <a href="http://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highvalueexit.com</a> and register now ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 3 - Expanding Value

Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”. In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve greater freedom, wealth and impact, and live life on your terms. Ranked #1 business podcast in the U.K. on iTunes and Spotify, we will help you go from start-up to scale-up and beyond:How to significantly grow your business; how to create commercial strategies that drive predictable revenue; how to leverage systems and processes to free you up from day-to-day operations; how to raise funding and investment; how to generate fast scale via business acquisitions; how to exit your business for life-changing money; ultimately, how to build your empire! You can only scale a business to the level of your identity, so week in and week out we'll be bringing you inspiring guests to help you on your journey. You see, it's not just about spreadsheets and strategies ... it's about mindset, skillset, purpose and belief - learning from people doing extraordinary things, and making a bigger impact - so you can too. Introducing your host - entrepreneur, investor and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley:- Over 10 years in Private Equity- 117 acquisitions- 25 business exits- $5.3bn in deals- #1 ranking business podcast in the UK … over 600,000 downloads in 130 countries- “In business and in life - be grateful, be brave, have faith, show up!" Contact details: Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick’s Facebook page: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig

I have discovered this podcast just a month ago via a friend and it&#39;s absolutely changed the way I see my business and my life ! My mindset, my goals, it just swiped up my vision! Amazing!

Two words - thank you!

I have been to this podcast for almost a year now. Nick keeps a mixture of great guests along with awesome episodes of motivation. Very cool to get into and hear someone’s thoughts that has achieved the level of success Nick has!

Get out a notebook

Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”. In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve greater freedom, wealth and impact, and live life on your terms. Ranked #1 business podcast in the U.K. on iTunes and Spotify, we will help you go from start-up to scale-up and beyond: How to significantly grow your business; how to create commercial strategies that drive predictable revenue; how to leverage systems and processes to free you up from day-to-day operations; how to raise funding and investment; how to generate fast scale via business acquisitions; how to exit your business for life-changing money; ultimately, how to build your empire! You can only scale a business to the level of your identity, so week in and week out we'll be bringing you inspiring guests to help you on your journey. You see, it's not just about spreadsheets and strategies ... it's about mindset, skillset, purpose and belief - learning from people doing extraordinary things, and making a bigger impact - so you can too. Introducing your host - entrepreneur, investor and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley: - Over 10 years in Private Equity - 117 acquisitions - 25 business exits - $5.3bn in deals - #1 ranking business podcast in the UK … over 600,000 downloads in 130 countries - “In business and in life - be grateful, be brave, have faith, show up!" Contact details: Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com</a> Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/fb</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a> Nick’s Instagram: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.com/ig</a>

Scale Up With Nick Bradley

There are two different approaches when you want to reach out to your customers: branding and direct response marketing. Now, when we do our marketing for our business, should we apply one approach only or both? Don’t get confused with marketing. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Marketing helps your business to have a predictable income and predictable level of performance.  Before there was any technology, the only way to reach your target audience was to focus on advertising.   2 Categories of Marketing:  Brand – building credibility and trust Direct Response – conversion   Businesses tend to choose the shortcut to close deals and drive sales using the direct response approach. This is not always correct. A brand is also about the story, the vision of why you created the business in the first place. Use it to build a relationship with your prospective customer. If they see your brand and decided to choose you, it only means that they resonate with you. It’s vital that you research and know everything about your market – who they are, what social media they use more often, what are their desires, etc. Nick calls it creating a target persona. You have to be yourself in marketing your business. Some might not like you. But, rest assured that the people who like you are people who are going to stay longer to support you since they understand you. Direct response is how you put something in front of your target persona which drives for a call to action. It’s the processes and actions you do for your brand. Examples: PPC campaigns, funnels, lifetime client value, engagement, etc.  Utilise CRMs and as possible, be visible on all social media. Social media are free vehicles to get to your target persona.   Get your branding right. Be smart with your direct response. You’ll get the best output possible when you understand how these two go together.  BEST MOMENTS  “If you are great at marketing – which means you like it, you understand it, and you realise the value of it in your business – then you’re gonna have a successful business.” “You need to build a relationship by your brand with your ideal target customer.” “If you are in a scaleup, you’re really selling stuff to a market.” “What is a brand? It’s a process of consistency.” “If you get the brand right, you’re very clear, and you’re authentic to yourself as part of that – particularly in a small business – that’s how you can really start to take on anyone who’s got a bigger or first-move advantage in your market.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  HubSpot Innocent smoothies Gary Vaynerchuk  ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

There are two different approaches when you want to reach out to your customers: branding and direct response marketing. Now, when we do our marketing for our business, should we apply one approach only or both? Don’t get confused with marketing. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Marketing helps your business to have a predictable income and predictable level of performance. <ul> <li>Before there was any technology, the only way to reach your target audience was to focus on advertising.</li> </ul> </li> <li>2 Categories of Marketing: <ul> <li>Brand – building credibility and trust</li> <li>Direct Response – conversion</li> </ul> </li> <li>Businesses tend to choose the shortcut to close deals and drive sales using the direct response approach. This is not always correct.</li> <li>A brand is also about the story, the vision of why you created the business in the first place. Use it to build a relationship with your prospective customer. If they see your brand and decided to choose you, it only means that they resonate with you.</li> <li>It’s vital that you research and know everything about your market – who they are, what social media they use more often, what are their desires, etc. Nick calls it creating a target persona.</li> <li>You have to be yourself in marketing your business. Some might not like you. But, rest assured that the people who like you are people who are going to stay longer to support you since they understand you.</li> <li>Direct response is how you put something in front of your target persona which drives for a call to action. It’s the processes and actions you do for your brand. Examples: PPC campaigns, funnels, lifetime client value, engagement, etc. <ul> <li>Utilise CRMs and as possible, be visible on all social media. Social media are free vehicles to get to your target persona.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Get your branding right. Be smart with your direct response. You’ll get the best output possible when you understand how these two go together.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“If you are great at marketing – which means you like it, you understand it, and you realise the value of it in your business – then you’re gonna have a successful business.”</li> <li>“You need to build a relationship by your brand with your ideal target customer.”</li> <li>“If you are in a scaleup, you’re really selling stuff to a market.”</li> <li>“What is a brand? It’s a process of consistency.”</li> <li>“If you get the brand right, you’re very clear, and you’re authentic to yourself as part of that – particularly in a small business – that’s how you can really start to take on anyone who’s got a bigger or first-move advantage in your market.”</li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.hubspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HubSpot</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Innocent smoothies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Vaynerchuk</a></li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Branding vs Direct Response (Customer Outreach| Direct Response Marketing)

Daniel Priestley

Daniel Priestley is an expert on scale-up, start-up, and creating value on your entrepreneurial journey. The author of four books, including the incredible ‘Key Person Of Influence’, Daniel has joined Nick this week to talk about how to re-energise your scale-up plans when they stray into the “wilderness”. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  It used to be that larger companies were the best to work for in terms of culture and job satisfaction. But due to technological changes, people began to leave the corporate world and strike out on their own, as they could suddenly earn more money and have more fun as their own boss. The other large change in business is that larger companies have begun to get “entrepreneurial”. Through the use of data and technology, companies are able to pivot and adopt more of a bespoke, fluid approach to their culture. Technology has made it easier to disseminate the message of any business. By honing their craft, business owners are able to reach millions of people with a simple YouTube video or podcast episode. Mind-set in business is hugely important, but also hugely misunderstood. Purposeful moments in life, to be visionary, to feel uninhibited by challenges, and to see the bigger picture; all these things are pre-installed in the human brain, and we have all experienced the sensations involved. The act of harnessing them and learning how to “stay there" is the key to success. Start-Up is very much about creating a proof-of-concept in response to a need from the market. Scale-Up is recognising that your success needs to reach more people, and the subsequent process of making that happen. Having a small, highly-profitable per-person business is something to be enjoyed and savoured for a time. This period of success and innovation should never be discounted.  Everyone has a moment in their business life when they imagine that their endgame is to sell up and live an easier life. But equally, moments will follow in which the value and appeal of their business will be recognised, and the value becomes truly apparent. The goal should never be “bigger is better”. Sometimes the “elegant design” is the most important thing. Sometimes we fit into a certain size and shouldn’t try to get bigger. There is always a maximum.    BEST MOMENTS ’Smart, intelligent, dynamic people were getting more value in an entrepreneurial company then in a larger company’ ‘It’s like it’s never been harder and it’s never been easier’ ’They’re not worried about functionality. They’re worried about outcomes’ ‘Everything is pre-installed’ ‘If I’m only accountable to myself then I’m not really accountable to anyone’ ‘If you’re the most interesting person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dent Global - https://www.dent.global/ Daniel Priestley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/ Key person Of Influence by Daniel Priestley - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Key-Person-Influence-Revised-Five-Step/dp/178133109X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LX8DTPJO1O1G&amp;keywords=daniel+priestley&amp;qid=1579095713&amp;sprefix=daniel+prie%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-1   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Daniel Priestley is an expert on scale-up, start-up, and creating value on your entrepreneurial journey. The author of four books, including the incredible ‘Key Person Of Influence’, Daniel has joined Nick this week to talk about how to re-energise your scale-up plans when they stray into the “wilderness”. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>It used to be that larger companies were the best to work for in terms of culture and job satisfaction. But due to technological changes, people began to leave the corporate world and strike out on their own, as they could suddenly earn more money and have more fun as their own boss.</li> <li>The other large change in business is that larger companies have begun to get “entrepreneurial”. Through the use of data and technology, companies are able to pivot and adopt more of a bespoke, fluid approach to their culture.</li> <li>Technology has made it easier to disseminate the message of any business. By honing their craft, business owners are able to reach millions of people with a simple YouTube video or podcast episode.</li> <li>Mind-set in business is hugely important, but also hugely misunderstood. Purposeful moments in life, to be visionary, to feel uninhibited by challenges, and to see the bigger picture; all these things are pre-installed in the human brain, and we have all experienced the sensations involved. The act of harnessing them and learning how to “stay there" is the key to success.</li> <li>Start-Up is very much about creating a proof-of-concept in response to a need from the market. Scale-Up is recognising that your success needs to reach more people, and the subsequent process of making that happen.</li> <li>Having a small, highly-profitable per-person business is something to be enjoyed and savoured for a time. This period of success and innovation should never be discounted. </li> <li>Everyone has a moment in their business life when they imagine that their endgame is to sell up and live an easier life. But equally, moments will follow in which the value and appeal of their business will be recognised, and the value becomes truly apparent.</li> <li>The goal should never be “bigger is better”. Sometimes the “elegant design” is the most important thing. Sometimes we fit into a certain size and shouldn’t try to get bigger. There is always a maximum.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’Smart, intelligent, dynamic people were getting more value in an entrepreneurial company then in a larger company’ ‘It’s like it’s never been harder and it’s never been easier’ ’They’re not worried about functionality. They’re worried about outcomes’ ‘Everything is pre-installed’ ‘If I’m only accountable to myself then I’m not really accountable to anyone’ ‘If you’re the most interesting person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dent Global - <a href="https://www.dent.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dent.global/</a> Daniel Priestley LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/</a> Key person Of Influence by Daniel Priestley - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Key-Person-Influence-Revised-Five-Step/dp/178133109X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LX8DTPJO1O1G&amp;keywords=daniel+priestley&amp;qid=1579095713&amp;sprefix=daniel+prie%252Caps%252C147&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Key-Person-Influence-Revised-Five-Step/dp/178133109X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LX8DTPJO1O1G&amp;keywords=daniel+priestley&amp;qid=1579095713&amp;sprefix=daniel+prie%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-1</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Creating Value From Entrepreneurship With Daniel Priestley

Is doing New Year’s Resolution or yearly goal-setting an overrated thing to do?  Welcome to the Scale Up With Nick Bradley! Learn today from your host Nick how to set goals, no matter what your timeline is. For Nick, he likes setting his goals yearly. But, the first thing he does is he finds a quiet place for himself for at least an hour and reflect on his life. He made reflecting and assessing very easy with the use of 5 categories. After this, it’s important to go back and establish your WHY so you know why you strive hard to achieve your goals. There are many great tips on how to set your goals effectively so start tuning in.  This episode is part of a two-part special so watch out for the next one if you want to know more about goal-setting!  We help business founders scale their business to a life-changing exit within 36 months. Please feel free to get in touch if we can assist. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS   Nick sets his goals at every end of the year. Allow some time for yourself. Try to look back at every significant thing that happened to him for the entire year. Then, brainstorm on what you want to happen to you in the next period of your life.   Things can fall on any of Nick’s categories. Spend at least 5 minutes what’s happening in your life with respect to each category.    Things &amp; Stuff  Experiences    Economic (Finances)  Career &amp; Business  Contribution    Ask yourself: What goals can I accomplish in a year? What will take longer than 3 years? Why do you have to achieve your goals in the next 12 months?    It’s important to write down all your answers. The WHY is the most important. It’s easier to set and achieve your goals when you understand your WHY.    You can share your list to other people who could help you achieve it with you or help you be accountable with your goals.    Once you’ve seen your list of goals, think about what kind of person can do everything and achieve your goals. Nick suggests you also take note of your personal and professional developments. This could include your mindset, your belief systems, your focus, etc.   BEST MOMENTS   “Financial freedom is actually aligned to time freedom.”  “What are you gonna give back? Where are you gonna spend your time doing which is not just about your own personal goals or business goals”    “If you don’t have strong enough WHY you’re just not gonna get out of bed and do stuff.”  “It’s great to have these things written down. It’s great to understand what you want to achieve. But it’s what you do every single day to make progress against these goals.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Start With WHY by Simon Sinek   ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Is doing New Year’s Resolution or yearly goal-setting an overrated thing to do?  Welcome to the Scale Up With Nick Bradley! Learn today from your host Nick how to set goals, no matter what your timeline is. For Nick, he likes setting his goals yearly. But, the first thing he does is he finds a quiet place for himself for at least an hour and reflect on his life. He made reflecting and assessing very easy with the use of 5 categories. After this, it’s important to go back and establish your WHY so you know why you strive hard to achieve your goals. There are many great tips on how to set your goals effectively so start tuning in.  This episode is part of a two-part special so watch out for the next one if you want to know more about goal-setting!  We help business founders scale their business to a life-changing exit within 36 months. Please feel free to get in touch if we can assist. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Nick sets his goals at every end of the year. Allow some time for yourself. Try to look back at every significant thing that happened to him for the entire year. Then, brainstorm on what you want to happen to you in the next period of your life.  </li> <li>Things can fall on any of Nick’s categories. Spend at least 5 minutes what’s happening in your life with respect to each category. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Things &amp; Stuff </li> <li>Experiences </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Economic (Finances) </li> <li>Career &amp; Business </li> <li>Contribution </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ask yourself: What goals can I accomplish in a year? What will take longer than 3 years? Why do you have to achieve your goals in the next 12 months? </li> </ul> <ul> <li>It’s important to write down all your answers. The WHY is the most important. It’s easier to set and achieve your goals when you understand your WHY. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You can share your list to other people who could help you achieve it with you or help you be accountable with your goals. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Once you’ve seen your list of goals, think about what kind of person can do everything and achieve your goals. Nick suggests you also take note of your personal and professional developments. This could include your mindset, your belief systems, your focus, etc. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“Financial freedom is actually aligned to time freedom.” </li> <li>“What are you gonna give back? Where are you gonna spend your time doing which is not just about your own personal goals or business goals” </li> </ul> <ul> <li>“If you don’t have strong enough WHY you’re just not gonna get out of bed and do stuff.” </li> <li>“It’s great to have these things written down. It’s great to understand what you want to achieve. But it’s what you do every single day to make progress against these goals.” </li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://startwithwhy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start With WHY</a> by Simon Sinek </li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

How to Set Goals! PART 1 (The Categories& Creative Process)

Amira Alvarez

By setting her goals in stone, and by being consistent in her decision-making, Amira Alvarez turned tripled the income for her business, ’The Unstoppable Woman’, and by doing so created a high six-figure annual income for herself.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Amira’s initial goal was simply to make money doing something she loved. But as her journey progressed, her purpose took on extra focus, and became clearer and clearer. Amira's purpose is not set in stone. It is an ever-evolving element of her future. It is an iterative thing, and requires constant re-evaluation. Fear defines so many of society’s outcomes and expectations. We constantly look for the worst case scenario in any decision and use that to steer us towards a positive outcome.  What do you want? Where are you going? How do you get there? Which obstacle must you overcome along the way? We can’t achieve success in an instant, but we can often make the journey there a little speedier. You mustn’t let yourself off the hook. Hold yourself to the highest standards, and look for ways to climb. That’s how you get to the next level. "Magical thinking" doesn’t work. You can use your thought to visualise the thing you want, but you’ll never obtain it unless you do the work. After coming to the realisation that she was working too hard and not seeing the returns she wanted, Amira decided to try a different strategy. She obtained significant help, invested in mentorship, and turned her journey completely around. A stretch goal is a crazy goal that should be impossible. But by reaching for it, and by throwing everything she had at it, Amira aimed for a million-dollar turnover and achieved 700k.    BEST MOMENTS ’The way that you do one thing is the way you do everything’ ‘It can be an extraordinarily, delightful, amazing life’ ‘I wanted it all. I wanted to do what I wanted and make a living at it’ ‘Our directive in life is to grow’ ‘A goal is not something you strive towards, but something you come from’ ‘It always starts with opinion you have of yourself'  ‘Take your ego out of it. Getting help is so extraordinary’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Amira Alvarez - https://amiraalvarez.com Amira Alvarez LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiraalvarez/ ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

By setting her goals in stone, and by being consistent in her decision-making, Amira Alvarez turned tripled the income for her business, ’The Unstoppable Woman’, and by doing so created a high six-figure annual income for herself. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Amira’s initial goal was simply to make money doing something she loved. But as her journey progressed, her purpose took on extra focus, and became clearer and clearer.</li> <li>Amira's purpose is not set in stone. It is an ever-evolving element of her future. It is an iterative thing, and requires constant re-evaluation.</li> <li>Fear defines so many of society’s outcomes and expectations. We constantly look for the worst case scenario in any decision and use that to steer us towards a positive outcome. </li> <li>What do you want? Where are you going? How do you get there? Which obstacle must you overcome along the way? We can’t achieve success in an instant, but we can often make the journey there a little speedier.</li> <li>You mustn’t let yourself off the hook. Hold yourself to the highest standards, and look for ways to climb. That’s how you get to the next level.</li> <li>"Magical thinking" doesn’t work. You can use your thought to visualise the thing you want, but you’ll never obtain it unless you do the work.</li> <li>After coming to the realisation that she was working too hard and not seeing the returns she wanted, Amira decided to try a different strategy. She obtained significant help, invested in mentorship, and turned her journey completely around.</li> <li>A stretch goal is a crazy goal that should be impossible. But by reaching for it, and by throwing everything she had at it, Amira aimed for a million-dollar turnover and achieved 700k.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’The way that you do one thing is the way you do everything’ ‘It can be an extraordinarily, delightful, amazing life’ ‘I wanted it all. I wanted to do what I wanted and make a living at it’ ‘Our directive in life is to grow’ ‘A goal is not something you strive towards, but something you come from’ ‘It always starts with opinion you have of yourself'  ‘Take your ego out of it. Getting help is so extraordinary’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Amira Alvarez - <a href="https://amiraalvarez.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amiraalvarez.com</a> Amira Alvarez LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiraalvarez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiraalvarez/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Entrepreneur In Focus: With Amira Alvarez – The Unstoppable Woman

A value proposition is what will ground you in your business. Acing it at the beginning of your journey can massively influence how successful your outcome will be. So, in this episode of the Scale Up Your Business Podcast, Neil guides you on how to make a value proposition for your business. According to Neil, the key questions you should ask yourself is “What is the main problem I need to solve?” and “How can I be better than everyone else?” You should also have clarity on what you’re about to do so it can adequately reach the target audience. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Motivation = perceived benefits of what you offer – perceived costs “54% of companies that do nothing to optimise their value propositions have significantly lower conversion rates in sales than the ones that do.” Understand the market. Know who are your customers and who are your competitors. Speak to your customers and find out what they need. Elements of a value proposition:  A headline The list of benefits Visual element   What makes a good value proposition?  It has to be clear and concise. It shows the end benefits for the customers. It should explain why and how you’re offering is better. It needs to be read and understood in under five seconds.   Top tactics of developing your value proposition for the organisation:  Clearly explain your products and services. Clearly explain why your customer should choose you among the competitors. Develop a value proposition for special products/services. Target specific value propositions for specific buyer personas. Do extensive research about your competition. Test the value proposition in various media channels.    BEST MOMENTS  “Value proposition isn’t just a product or service you agree to deliver to the customer; it’s the ingredient of your business that solves the problem.” “It [visual content] ends up being the foundation of your marketing plan.” “You need to be confident and assured why you’re better than everyone else.” “Marketing is experimentation.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Getty Images Slack Soundcloud  ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global  Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

A value proposition is what will ground you in your business. Acing it at the beginning of your journey can massively influence how successful your outcome will be. So, in this episode of the Scale Up Your Business Podcast, Neil guides you on how to make a value proposition for your business. According to Neil, the key questions you should ask yourself is “What is the main problem I need to solve?” and “How can I be better than everyone else?” You should also have clarity on what you’re about to do so it can adequately reach the target audience. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Motivation = perceived benefits of what you offer – perceived costs</li> <li>“54% of companies that do nothing to optimise their value propositions have significantly lower conversion rates in sales than the ones that do.”</li> <li>Understand the market. Know who are your customers and who are your competitors. Speak to your customers and find out what they need.</li> <li>Elements of a value proposition: <ul> <li>A headline</li> <li>The list of benefits</li> <li>Visual element</li> </ul> </li> <li>What makes a good value proposition? <ul> <li>It has to be clear and concise.</li> <li>It shows the end benefits for the customers.</li> <li>It should explain why and how you’re offering is better.</li> <li>It needs to be read and understood in under five seconds.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Top tactics of developing your value proposition for the organisation: <ul> <li>Clearly explain your products and services.</li> <li>Clearly explain why your customer should choose you among the competitors.</li> <li>Develop a value proposition for special products/services.</li> <li>Target specific value propositions for specific buyer personas.</li> <li>Do extensive research about your competition.</li> <li>Test the value proposition in various media channels.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“Value proposition isn’t just a product or service you agree to deliver to the customer; it’s the ingredient of your business that solves the problem.”</li> <li>“It [visual content] ends up being the foundation of your marketing plan.”</li> <li>“You need to be confident and assured why you’re better than everyone else.”</li> <li>“Marketing is experimentation.”</li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getty Images</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.slack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slack</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.soundcloud.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a></li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a> <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Value Proposition

Neil Patel

In this episode, Nick interviews a true superstar in the world of marketing. Neil Patel has been called a “genius” and the “mad scientist of marketing”. He’s a New York Times best-selling author, and one of the Wall Street Journal’s “top influencers on the web”, and one of of Forbes’ “Top Ten Marketeers Of Our Time”. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/   KEY TAKEAWAYS  When you’re starting out, you don’t always have the budgets to place paid ads, or even to attend conferences that you’re assured will help you along. But you can assert your brand for free. You can work to build your presence at every opportunity. As long as your purpose is true, and that your end goal is something you can work towards without expectation, then your brand will grow in the tailwind. Channels these days are crowded, and they know their worth. It costs money to build your brand through conventional channels. But the upside is that we have so many to choose from, and so many different ways in which to build. The brand is your biggest advantage. People will always follow the brands they know and trust. Therefore when you build your brand, it should be with the longterm in mind. It also needs to be the visible one that springs to mind when people think of your sector. Brand building begins and grows with:  Creating content constantly - utilise video on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Repurpose when you can Go live, once a week, on all channels Create at least three blog posts per week that are educational Include data, stats, and cite your sources. Not only does this make you look like an expert, it begins new connections Push notifications - Use services like Subscribers.com to leverage push notifications in a professional way Collect emails - when people come to you, they can subscribe to every thing you do  The rule of seven is where a customer sees or engages with you seven times or more. This interaction leaves a lasting impact on their relationship with you. More people are set to spend more money on branding than they ever have before. Some may have written off ads in the past, but Neil predicts that their reach, and subsequent revenues will only grow.    BEST MOMENTS ‘Marketing is one of the most crucial things to get right in your scale-up journey’ ‘You’ve never ever had so much access and so many ways of getting your message out there’ ‘Be patient - you always want to scale faster than you ever will’ ‘Marketing has turned into an omni-directional approach’ ‘People still buy Nike shoes because they’re Nike’ ‘Branding is what sets you apart’ ’The friction has been removed'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Neil Patel Digital - https://npdigital.com  Neil Patel Twitter - https://twitter.com/neilpatel  Subscribers.com   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Nick interviews a true superstar in the world of marketing. Neil Patel has been called a “genius” and the “mad scientist of marketing”. He’s a New York Times best-selling author, and one of the Wall Street Journal’s “top influencers on the web”, and one of of Forbes’ “Top Ten Marketeers Of Our Time”. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When you’re starting out, you don’t always have the budgets to place paid ads, or even to attend conferences that you’re assured will help you along. But you can assert your brand for free. You can work to build your presence at every opportunity.</li> <li>As long as your purpose is true, and that your end goal is something you can work towards without expectation, then your brand will grow in the tailwind.</li> <li>Channels these days are crowded, and they know their worth. It costs money to build your brand through conventional channels. But the upside is that we have so many to choose from, and so many different ways in which to build.</li> <li>The brand is your biggest advantage. People will always follow the brands they know and trust. Therefore when you build your brand, it should be with the longterm in mind. It also needs to be the visible one that springs to mind when people think of your sector.</li> <li>Brand building begins and grows with:</li> <ul> <li>Creating content constantly - utilise video on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Repurpose when you can</li> <li>Go live, once a week, on all channels</li> <li>Create at least three blog posts per week that are educational</li> <li>Include data, stats, and cite your sources. Not only does this make you look like an expert, it begins new connections</li> <li>Push notifications - Use services like <a href="http://subscribers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribers.com</a> to leverage push notifications in a professional way</li> <li>Collect emails - when people come to you, they can subscribe to every thing you do</li> </ul> <li>The rule of seven is where a customer sees or engages with you seven times or more. This interaction leaves a lasting impact on their relationship with you.</li> <li>More people are set to spend more money on branding than they ever have before. Some may have written off ads in the past, but Neil predicts that their reach, and subsequent revenues will only grow.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Marketing is one of the most crucial things to get right in your scale-up journey’ ‘You’ve never ever had so much access and so many ways of getting your message out there’ ‘Be patient - you always want to scale faster than you ever will’ ‘Marketing has turned into an omni-directional approach’ ‘People still buy Nike shoes because they’re Nike’ ‘Branding is what sets you apart’ ’The friction has been removed' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="http://Scale%20Up%20Your%20Business%20Podcast%20%20%0Bwww.nickcbradley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neil Patel Digital - </a><a href="https://npdigital.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://npdigital.com</a><a href="http://Scale%20Up%20Your%20Business%20Podcast%20%20%0Bwww.nickcbradley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://Scale%20Up%20Your%20Business%20Podcast%20%20%0Bwww.nickcbradley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neil Patel Twitter - </a><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/neilpatel</a><a href="http://Scale%20Up%20Your%20Business%20Podcast%20%20%0Bwww.nickcbradley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://subscribers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribers.com</a><a href="http://Scale%20Up%20Your%20Business%20Podcast%20%20%0Bwww.nickcbradley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

A Marketing Masterclass - With Neil Patel

Jerry Colonna

For this very special fiftieth edition of Scale Up Your Business, Nick has a treat for you. A very special guest, the founder of Reboot.io, bestselling author and coach, Jerry Colonna, whose approach to business, leadership and living in an impactful way, are lessons that we should all take to our hearts. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  You need to slow down to speed up. Learn to give yourself some time to reflect. If you do that, you’ll get to where you want to be much faster in business and in life. Jerry’s work with other people really focusses on the intersection between who they are and what they do. By analysing their fears, Jerry is able to provoke meaningful conversation about their goals and aspirations. Human struggles are real and universal. Challenges are primal and affect people in all walks of life. Suffering is common, and we do not discuss them enough, which leads to isolation. For those facing indecision or socialised indifference, Jerry recommends reaching out to people, and nourishing ourselves spiritually upon the works of others. Books are a spiritual companion at these times. Be grateful, even for the difficulties you have. Don’t simply reflect and show gratitude for the positive times. Be grateful for it all. Every moment, good or bad, created the person that you became. When we begin 2020, it’s worth pausing to ask how we are doing. Planning for the future is essential, but remember what the preceding year has done, and what it has brought us. How did 2019 affect us? A leader is someone who holds power and agency over themselves and others, or both, and effectively manages the programming and subroutines that exist within them, to minimise the negative implications of what they have carried since childhood. Everyone can be a leader, regardless of position.    BEST MOMENTS  ’Slow down to speed up. Learn to stand still’ ‘What we really do is smuggle in consciousness’ ‘Heartbreak leads to resiliency, which leads to equanimity’  ‘Your story is my story’ ‘A good book is a spiritual companion’ ‘How do you want to spend your minutes?’ ‘Everyone can be a leader'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Reboot - www.reboot.io Reboot: Leadership And The Art Of Growing Up - Jerry Colonna - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Leadership-Art-Growing-Up-ebook/dp/B0796SNDSK Jerry Colonna Twitter - https://twitter.com/@jerrycolonna ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

For this very special fiftieth edition of Scale Up Your Business, Nick has a treat for you. A very special guest, the founder of <a href="http://Reboot.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reboot.io</a>, bestselling author and coach, Jerry Colonna, whose approach to business, leadership and living in an impactful way, are lessons that we should all take to our hearts. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>You need to slow down to speed up. Learn to give yourself some time to reflect. If you do that, you’ll get to where you want to be much faster in business and in life.</li> <li>Jerry’s work with other people really focusses on the intersection between who they are and what they do. By analysing their fears, Jerry is able to provoke meaningful conversation about their goals and aspirations.</li> <li>Human struggles are real and universal. Challenges are primal and affect people in all walks of life. Suffering is common, and we do not discuss them enough, which leads to isolation.</li> <li>For those facing indecision or socialised indifference, Jerry recommends reaching out to people, and nourishing ourselves spiritually upon the works of others. Books are a spiritual companion at these times.</li> <li>Be grateful, even for the difficulties you have. Don’t simply reflect and show gratitude for the positive times. Be grateful for it all. Every moment, good or bad, created the person that you became.</li> <li>When we begin 2020, it’s worth pausing to ask how we are doing. Planning for the future is essential, but remember what the preceding year has done, and what it has brought us. How did 2019 affect us?</li> <li>A leader is someone who holds power and agency over themselves and others, or both, and effectively manages the programming and subroutines that exist within them, to minimise the negative implications of what they have carried since childhood. Everyone can be a leader, regardless of position.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’Slow down to speed up. Learn to stand still’ ‘What we really do is smuggle in consciousness’ ‘Heartbreak leads to resiliency, which leads to equanimity’  ‘Your story is my story’ ‘A good book is a spiritual companion’ ‘How do you want to spend your minutes?’ ‘Everyone can be a leader' VALUABLE RESOURCES Reboot - <a href="http://www.reboot.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reboot.io</a> Reboot: Leadership And The Art Of Growing Up - Jerry Colonna - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Leadership-Art-Growing-Up-ebook/dp/B0796SNDSK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Leadership-Art-Growing-Up-ebook/dp/B0796SNDSK</a> Jerry Colonna Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/@jerrycolonna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/@jerrycolonna</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Jerry Colonna | Leadership & Impactful Living | Reboot.io

‘If you want to build more impact do it through your influence and personal brand associated with your business’  In this episode packed with content, Nick explores the vital importance of building and marketing your personal brand to increase your influence and impact.  Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Understand what your topic is  If you have a business your topic may not necessarily be the business you are in, it may be the market or the context you are involved with. Your topic may link back to your business but your personal brand will provide a bigger platform to talk about your chosen topic.   What is your customer’s problem?  You don’t want to be a problem marketer  You want to do what most people don’t do  You have to both identify the problem and describe the ambitions your customer is seeking.  Who you are and what are the messages you value?  Who do you need to be an example for? why do you have any credibility?  You must build rapport and authenticity with your customer and the more they understand about you the more they will identify and connect with you.  Create a solution, build a business  Make sure that your business or businesses are associated back to your personal brand.  Some people struggle with the concept of selling but selling is a service, it’s about giving people the opportunity to participate in whatever your business is because you can genuinely help them.  Leverage social media  You’ve got to leverage social media. It is the one thing out there that for whatever amount of time you have is hugely accessible to everybody.  It gives you a vehicle and platform to do marketing essentially for free.  What message do you want to get out there?   Evergreen campaigns  Evergreen campaigns mean you have automation across all the things you are doing so that marketing isn’t reliant on a team of people or heavy investment it’s something that is happening all the time.  The content has to be fresh and when this is working you can automate.   It’s getting out there and telling the story with the impact that will give pace, scale and growth.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘Passion about the solution needs to turn into the commercial reality that you need to be able to sell as a service to your ideal customer’  ‘If you have a business and you are not posting at least daily, then you are missing an opportunity to grow and scale your business’  ‘You can use the content in different ways to engage who you want to engage and ultimately provide a service and solution that will solve someone’s problems and ambitions’    VALUABLE RESOURCES  90 Day Business Growth Accelerator website  High Performance Habits book by Brendan Burchard  ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘If you want to build more impact do it through your influence and personal brand associated with your business’ In this episode packed with content, Nick explores the vital importance of building and marketing your personal brand to increase your influence and impact.  Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS Understand what your topic is If you have a business your topic may not necessarily be the business you are in, it may be the market or the context you are involved with. Your topic may link back to your business but your personal brand will provide a bigger platform to talk about your chosen topic.   What is your customer’s problem? You don’t want to be a problem marketer  You want to do what most people don’t do  You have to both identify the problem and describe the ambitions your customer is seeking.  Who you are and what are the messages you value? Who do you need to be an example for? why do you have any credibility?  You must build rapport and authenticity with your customer and the more they understand about you the more they will identify and connect with you.  Create a solution, build a business Make sure that your business or businesses are associated back to your personal brand.  Some people struggle with the concept of selling but selling is a service, it’s about giving people the opportunity to participate in whatever your business is because you can genuinely help them.  Leverage social media You’ve got to leverage social media. It is the one thing out there that for whatever amount of time you have is hugely accessible to everybody.  It gives you a vehicle and platform to do marketing essentially for free.  What message do you want to get out there? Evergreen campaigns Evergreen campaigns mean you have automation across all the things you are doing so that marketing isn’t reliant on a team of people or heavy investment it’s something that is happening all the time.  The content has to be fresh and when this is working you can automate.   It’s getting out there and telling the story with the impact that will give pace, scale and growth.  BEST MOMENTS ‘Passion about the solution needs to turn into the commercial reality that you need to be able to sell as a service to your ideal customer’ ‘If you have a business and you are not posting at least daily, then you are missing an opportunity to grow and scale your business’ ‘You can use the content in different ways to engage who you want to engage and ultimately provide a service and solution that will solve someone’s problems and ambitions’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://90daybusinessgrowthaccelerator.com/application32257841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">90 Day Business Growth Accelerator website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852/ref=asc_df_1401952852/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310623486223&amp;hvpos=1o3&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=1460939439507782703&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9041117&amp;hvtargid=aud-543776533562:pla-325361778176&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High Performance Habits book by Brendan Burchard</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Marketing Your Influence and Impact for Scale & Growth

It’s a year since Scale Up Your Business began (can you believe it?), and to celebrate this very special anniversary, the microphone is being handed to a special host, Rob Williams, one of Nick’s closest colleagues, who will be interviewing Nick for a change. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Nick’s main reason for starting the Scale Up Your Business podcast was to give something back to the world, to help people. After 12 months, the feedback only gets more inspiring.   LinkedIn and Facebook are the main channels that people use to get in touch with Nick. If you’re adding value to people then they will seek you out.   When it comes to the “secret sauce” of podcasting, Nick gives three reasons for his success:  The name of the podcast is incredibly important. Make it punchy. Call it what it is. Nick talks about mind-set, intention, and being clear about what you want to achieve. He then tells you how. Be authentic, but don’t be vulnerable.    Achieving your vision can be helped along by finding the people you wish emulate, and associating with those people.   As soon as Nick became curious, the answers began to present themselves. Call it serendipity or coincidence, but the laws of attraction do work. It’s as if your vibe becomes magnetic to the force you’re hoping to attract.   Achieving and maintaining energy levels is about focussing on your “why”. Having a strong enough mission behind your actions is purpose enough to push yourself to do anything.   Physiologically, Nick recommends intermittent fasting, regular exercise, healthy amounts of sleep and ensuring that the things you put into your body are balanced.    BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s really about trying to build a community’ ’The tables have been turned on you, bro’ ‘If you help enough people to get what they want in life, then you’ll get the things you need’ ’Scale Up is about perseverance and endurance’ ’The only thing they’re really stuck in is their head’ ’The purpose behind what I’m doing is greater than how I feel’ ‘Being grateful for what you have is the antidote to fear'   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

It’s a year since Scale Up Your Business began (can you believe it?), and to celebrate this very special anniversary, the microphone is being handed to a special host, Rob Williams, one of Nick’s closest colleagues, who will be interviewing Nick for a change. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Nick’s main reason for starting the Scale Up Your Business podcast was to give something back to the world, to help people. After 12 months, the feedback only gets more inspiring.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>LinkedIn and Facebook are the main channels that people use to get in touch with Nick. If you’re adding value to people then they will seek you out.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>When it comes to the “secret sauce” of podcasting, Nick gives three reasons for his success:</li> <ul> <li>The name of the podcast is incredibly important. Make it punchy. Call it what it is.</li> <li>Nick talks about mind-set, intention, and being clear about what you want to achieve. He then tells you how.</li> <li>Be authentic, but don’t be vulnerable.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Achieving your vision can be helped along by finding the people you wish emulate, and associating with those people.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>As soon as Nick became curious, the answers began to present themselves. Call it serendipity or coincidence, but the laws of attraction do work. It’s as if your vibe becomes magnetic to the force you’re hoping to attract.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Achieving and maintaining energy levels is about focussing on your “why”. Having a strong enough mission behind your actions is purpose enough to push yourself to do anything.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Physiologically, Nick recommends intermittent fasting, regular exercise, healthy amounts of sleep and ensuring that the things you put into your body are balanced.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s really about trying to build a community’ ’The tables have been turned on you, bro’ ‘If you help enough people to get what they want in life, then you’ll get the things you need’ ’Scale Up is about perseverance and endurance’ ’The only thing they’re really stuck in is their head’ ’The purpose behind what I’m doing is greater than how I feel’ ‘Being grateful for what you have is the antidote to fear' ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

We Need To Talk About Nick

The art of managing money starts with you! To unlock it for your business, you better master beforehand how to handle your personal finances and your own budget. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Cash flow in business is the most important thing. If you can’t properly pay all the people that help you grow your business, then it may not be a viable business. Manage your emotions effectively. Yes, your finances, your budget, and money, in general, are rational objects, but they’re underpinned by emotions. Nick himself had problems managing his finances. Instead of saving up or investing his money, he’d prefer to use it for buying more material possessions and pay for his hobbies.  Three things that his coach told him about Money:  Money flows from people who value it least, to people who value it the most. If you’re not a millionaire by the time you’re 40, then you simply haven’t put enough focus to this area of your life and therefore, need to change your focus. Wealth is a spiritual concept measured by the number of zeros in your bank account.  Three Important Strategies:  Give a percentage of your money every year or every month to those who need it. Develop psychology around money that attracts wealth and abundance to you. Create a clear plan around debt reduction, if you have it, and asset location.  BEST MOMENTS  “Your ability to manage money and cash flow in business are critical.” “Everyone should have financial mastery is one of their goals.” “What I was really doing was I was masking certain perceived deficiencies in other areas of my life by the short-term hits of satisfaction.” “If you add enough value to people in life without expectation, you’ll have everything you want in life.” “Like anything, where you focus on is where your energy flows.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Money: Know More, Make More, Give More by Rob Moore Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel by Benjamin Graham  ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global  Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The art of managing money starts with you! To unlock it for your business, you better master beforehand how to handle your personal finances and your own budget. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Cash flow in business is the most important thing. If you can’t properly pay all the people that help you grow your business, then it may not be a viable business.</li> <li>Manage your emotions effectively. Yes, your finances, your budget, and money, in general, are rational objects, but they’re underpinned by emotions.</li> <li>Nick himself had problems managing his finances. Instead of saving up or investing his money, he’d prefer to use it for buying more material possessions and pay for his hobbies.</li> </ul> Three things that his coach told him about Money: <ul> <li>Money flows from people who value it least, to people who value it the most.</li> <li>If you’re not a millionaire by the time you’re 40, then you simply haven’t put enough focus to this area of your life and therefore, need to change your focus.</li> <li>Wealth is a spiritual concept measured by the number of zeros in your bank account.</li> </ul> Three Important Strategies: <ul> <li>Give a percentage of your money every year or every month to those who need it.</li> <li>Develop psychology around money that attracts wealth and abundance to you.</li> <li>Create a clear plan around debt reduction, if you have it, and asset location.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“Your ability to manage money and cash flow in business are critical.”</li> <li>“Everyone should have financial mastery is one of their goals.”</li> <li>“What I was really doing was I was masking certain perceived deficiencies in other areas of my life by the short-term hits of satisfaction.”</li> <li>“If you add enough value to people in life without expectation, you’ll have everything you want in life.”</li> <li>“Like anything, where you focus on is where your energy flows.”</li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/dp/1505339111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1543626610" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Money-Know-Learn-money-transform/dp/1473641322/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=money+rob+moore&amp;qid=1557997936&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Money: Know More, Make More, Give More by Rob Moore</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/money-master-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Investor-Definitive-Investing-Essentials/dp/0060555661" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel by Benjamin Graham</a></li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a> <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Making Money Work For You

One of the questions Nick receives most often is “How to do you plan your week?”. As a person who gets a lot done, how does Nick keep everything in order, prioritise the tasks ahead, and see to it that each week is as productive as the last? Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Nick uses a journal so that he can release all his thoughts into a tangible form. Once they’re out, you can begin to arrange and prioritise them. Evernote is a very useful note-taking app that extends across many platforms and syncs perfectly. Set time aside before Monday, so that you can shape your week. Not only should you plan the tasks you have coming up, but also the people you’d like to spend time with. Family? Friends? Mentors? Whoever it is, make sure you plan time for each of them in your week ahead. Personal development time should be planned in advance. This may be physical exercise, or mental stimulation, but setting aside time for development is essential. By combining two forms (audiobooks while exercising) you can get even more done. Scheduling - Some people use a calendar for this, which is fine. Nick uses Google Calendar, which is very helpful when it comes to reminders. Schedule your high priority items first.  Leave space in your calendar for surprises. Life is full of them, and believe it or not, you have to plan for the unplanned things, too! Resourcing - There’s no sense in scheduling things for yourself and then turning up unprepared. If you have something big coming up, set time aside for preparation. Look at yourself a week in advance and “reverse engineer” your week ahead, by visualising how you want it to go. Try to see how it feels having achieved your goals before you achieve them. Celebrate what you’ve achieved. You need to tick the box, yes, but make sure you reflect on the things you’ve done well. Reward yourself!    BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s about starting with the result, and then thinking about the “why”' ‘If you’re not taking control of your agenda, it gives other people permission to do it for you’ ’Structure equals freedom’ ‘What is it that I want to experience this week?’ ‘If a jar represents your time, then you need the big rocks in there first' ‘Work on the one thing you can improve first, which is you'   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global www.fielding.global  Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

One of the questions Nick receives most often is “How to do you plan your week?”. As a person who gets a lot done, how does Nick keep everything in order, prioritise the tasks ahead, and see to it that each week is as productive as the last? Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Nick uses a journal so that he can release all his thoughts into a tangible form. Once they’re out, you can begin to arrange and prioritise them. Evernote is a very useful note-taking app that extends across many platforms and syncs perfectly. Set time aside before Monday, so that you can shape your week.</li> <li>Not only should you plan the tasks you have coming up, but also the people you’d like to spend time with. Family? Friends? Mentors? Whoever it is, make sure you plan time for each of them in your week ahead.</li> <li>Personal development time should be planned in advance. This may be physical exercise, or mental stimulation, but setting aside time for development is essential. By combining two forms (audiobooks while exercising) you can get even more done.</li> <li>Scheduling - Some people use a calendar for this, which is fine. Nick uses Google Calendar, which is very helpful when it comes to reminders. Schedule your high priority items first. </li> <li>Leave space in your calendar for surprises. Life is full of them, and believe it or not, you have to plan for the unplanned things, too!</li> <li>Resourcing - There’s no sense in scheduling things for yourself and then turning up unprepared. If you have something big coming up, set time aside for preparation.</li> <li>Look at yourself a week in advance and “reverse engineer” your week ahead, by visualising how you want it to go. Try to see how it feels having achieved your goals before you achieve them.</li> <li>Celebrate what you’ve achieved. You need to tick the box, yes, but make sure you reflect on the things you’ve done well. Reward yourself!</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s about starting with the result, and then thinking about the “why”' ‘If you’re not taking control of your agenda, it gives other people permission to do it for you’ ’Structure equals freedom’ ‘What is it that I want to experience this week?’ ‘If a jar represents your time, then you need the big rocks in there first' ‘Work on the one thing you can improve first, which is you' ABOUT THE HOST<a href="mailto:nick@fielding.global"></a> Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a> <a href="http://www.fielding.global" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fielding.global</a> <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

How To Plan Your Week For Success

Gavin Preston

In today's episode, Nick talks to a fellow podcaster and scale-up specialist, Gavin Preston (The Business Mastermind Podcast)! Yes, Gavin has been on SUYB before and both Gavin and Nick want to revist their previous discussion in light of the dramatic global changes since that episode dropped earlier this year. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Now is most certainly a time to be consuming positivity in any form. The news can be informative, but it is also sensationalised, and tends to adhere to an agenda. Instead of focusing on the end point to this, we should be marking our progress incrementally. Measure your journey through this in moments, days, weeks, and not as entire experience. The main risk to your business is not taking care of yourself, and running yourself into the ground. Taking care of ourselves will allow us the energy and clarity to add value at the right time. All bailouts and aid must be repaid eventually, so it is prudent to remain active, and to do our part to bolster business in this time. Be proactive, not complacent. The businesses coping best right now are the ones focussing upon their employees, upping their games in terms of customer service, and looking for the opportunities instead of dwelling on the negatives.  BEST MOMENTS ’Slow down to speed up’  ‘Mindset is about giving yourself the presence, the clarity and the focus to know what to do, and then take action!’  ’This is now is about family, contribution and community’  ‘Our actions as employers, suppliers and leaders during this time will define us, and will be remembered’  ‘It doesn’t matter what your business model is, there’s another way of doing it'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Business Mastermind Podcast  Get your free copy of Gavin Preston’s invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global ABOUT THE GUESTGavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach.  He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.   CONTACT METHOD Gavin Preston Website Gavin Preston LinkedIn Gavin Preston FacebookNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today's episode, Nick talks to a fellow podcaster and scale-up specialist, Gavin Preston (The Business Mastermind Podcast)! Yes, Gavin has been on SUYB before and both Gavin and Nick want to revist their previous discussion in light of the dramatic global changes since that episode dropped earlier this year. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Now is most certainly a time to be consuming positivity in any form. The news can be informative, but it is also sensationalised, and tends to adhere to an agenda.</li> <li>Instead of focusing on the end point to this, we should be marking our progress incrementally. Measure your journey through this in moments, days, weeks, and not as entire experience.</li> <li>The main risk to your business is not taking care of yourself, and running yourself into the ground. Taking care of ourselves will allow us the energy and clarity to add value at the right time.</li> <li>All bailouts and aid must be repaid eventually, so it is prudent to remain active, and to do our part to bolster business in this time. Be proactive, not complacent.</li> <li>The businesses coping best right now are the ones focussing upon their employees, upping their games in terms of customer service, and looking for the opportunities instead of dwelling on the negatives.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’Slow down to speed up’ ‘Mindset is about giving yourself the presence, the clarity and the focus to know what to do, and then take action!’ ’This is now is about family, contribution and community’ ‘Our actions as employers, suppliers and leaders during this time will define us, and will be remembered’ ‘It doesn’t matter what your business model is, there’s another way of doing it' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-mastermind-podcast/id1462414516" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Business Mastermind Podcast</a> Get your free copy of Gavin Preston’s invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: <a href="http://bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat</a> To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email <a href="mailto:gavin@gavinpreston.com">gavin@gavinpreston.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a> ABOUT THE GUEST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach.  He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.gavinpreston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Preston Website</a> <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gavinpreston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Preston LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GavinPrestonGrowthStrategies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Preston Facebook</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Keeping Your Boat Afloat During COVID-19 - with Gavin Preston, Growth & Turnaround Specialist

If you’re thinking of finally accomplishing that start-up idea of yours or buying a business or selling a business, then this episode surely got you covered. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Entrepreneurs who begun from start-ups have the edge. They got more experience and have gained more knowledge. Being a big-time entrepreneur doesn’t just happen in a snap, after reading all the business books. Apply it and re-learn it. When people want to learn, they go to the internet. Though it offers enough information, make sure your sources aren’t biased. What you might read might be heavily influenced a by a certain individual’s or business’ objective, which is to sell. What is the perfect deal?  It’s ‘not exposing your capital and not borrowing from banks’. It’s the deal that suits you and what you can get done.   The best dealmakers are always overwhelmed with deals. You don’t want ‘deal heat’, the urge to close a deal and move on the next one, to happen you. You don’t want to look desperate. 3 reasons why a part can’t sell:  Too risky Scale paradox – ‘you have to get big to get big’ Investing in small businesses is illiquid    BEST MOMENTS  “Start-up is the rite to passage. You have to do a start-up to fully empathise with the entrepreneurial experience.” “People who start businesses are not necessarily the best at scaling them.” “Everything’s hard until you figure it out the first time.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Harbour Club - https://www.harbourclubevents.com/ Jeremy Harbour Official Website – jeremyharbour.com Go Do! - https://www.amazon.com/Go-Do-People-Always-Business/dp/1536636789  ABOUT THE GUEST Jeremy Harbour Jeremy is a global leader in the field of small business Mergers &amp; Acquisitions. Based out of Singapore, he owns investments in 12 countries, has bought and sold over 100 companies, and advised on more than 200 acquisitions. http://linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbourwww.unity-group.comwww.jeremyharbour.comhttp://www.harbourclubevents.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

If you’re thinking of finally accomplishing that start-up idea of yours or buying a business or selling a business, then this episode surely got you covered. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Entrepreneurs who begun from start-ups have the edge. They got more experience and have gained more knowledge. Being a big-time entrepreneur doesn’t just happen in a snap, after reading all the business books. Apply it and re-learn it.</li> <li>When people want to learn, they go to the internet. Though it offers enough information, make sure your sources aren’t biased. What you might read might be heavily influenced a by a certain individual’s or business’ objective, which is to sell.</li> <li>What is the perfect deal? <ul> <li>It’s ‘not exposing your capital and not borrowing from banks’.</li> <li>It’s the deal that suits you and what you can get done.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The best dealmakers are always overwhelmed with deals. You don’t want ‘deal heat’, the urge to close a deal and move on the next one, to happen you. You don’t want to look desperate.</li> <li>3 reasons why a part can’t sell: <ul> <li>Too risky</li> <li>Scale paradox – ‘you have to get big to get big’</li> <li>Investing in small businesses is illiquid</li> </ul> </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“Start-up is the rite to passage. You have to do a start-up to fully empathise with the entrepreneurial experience.”</li> <li>“People who start businesses are not necessarily the best at scaling them.”</li> <li>“Everything’s hard until you figure it out the first time.”</li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li>Harbour Club - <a href="https://www.harbourclubevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harbourclubevents.com/</a></li> <li>Jeremy Harbour Official Website – <a href="http://www.jeremyharbour.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeremyharbour.com</a></li> <li>Go Do! - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Go-Do-People-Always-Business/dp/1536636789" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Go-Do-People-Always-Business/dp/1536636789</a></li> </ul> ABOUT THE GUEST Jeremy Harbour Jeremy is a global leader in the field of small business Mergers &amp; Acquisitions. Based out of Singapore, he owns investments in 12 countries, has bought and sold over 100 companies, and advised on more than 200 acquisitions. <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://linkedin.com/in/jeremyharbour</a> <a href="http://www.unity-group.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.unity-group.com</a> <a href="http://www.jeremyharbour.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jeremyharbour.com</a> <a href="http://www.jeremyharbour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.harbourclubevents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harbourclubevents.com/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Interview With Jeremy Harbour- Buying Businesses For No Money Down

Sometimes, your business’s growth can stall because your standards and values may have become less clear. It’s worth taking the time to reflect upon the way we live each day, to ensure that we are meeting our own standards of quality. It’s only from meeting, and sometimes exceeding these standards, that we can make true change. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS   Standards are the key to changing anything. As Tony Robbins says: “Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is raise your standards”   To have an outstanding quality of life, you must take risks, and much of this comes from the standards you set for yourself. Self-esteem comes from raising your personal standards in everything from the way you treat others to the way you dress.   One of the first areas in which you should set standards for yourself should be your health. Mindset is incredibly important, but always remember that you need energy and vitality in order to deliver.   Managing your emotions is another area of your personal life that will translate to your business life. Business is not just about the wins, but the roller coaster of ups and downs that challenges create. We need to be mentally prepared for everything.   What are your standards regarding relationships? How do you get on with people? Are you striking the balance between home life and business life effectively? Remember not to let your personal relationships suffer.   Are you using your time effectively? Productivity is the result of effective planning and holding yourself accountable for delivering on your promises and potential.   You’re not going to become financially free unless you learn how to manage your money well. Discipline yourself to save money, and spend it wisely.   Envision your goal from the future perspective of your desired reality. Nick practices “priming”, reflecting upon the past, present and subsequently three future goals. Envisioning yourself as the type of person who can achieve those things will give you insight on the actions needed to get there.   Find inspiring mentors who are a few steps ahead of where you are. Look for those who are living the highest standards in a specific area you aspire to.    Learn from your mistakes. Remember to take risks. Don’t compare yourself too closely to others. Feel your way through the journey and remember that there’s no such thing as failure, only feedback.    Ask yourself: are you doing what it takes? Are you living with intention? Are you living with balance?     BEST MOMENTS  ‘Mindset isn’t just part of the game. It is the game’ ‘Don’t worry twice!’ ‘Everything that you do or say provides others with insight into the personal standards you keep’ ’Some people are very good at offence, but not at defence’ ‘If your identity is not taking you to where you want to be in life, that’s when you need to set a new standard’ ‘When I look for a mentor for myself, I’m not looking for an easy ride'   ABOUT THE HOSTNick Bradley  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Sometimes, your business’s growth can stall because your standards and values may have become less clear. It’s worth taking the time to reflect upon the way we live each day, to ensure that we are meeting our own standards of quality. It’s only from meeting, and sometimes exceeding these standards, that we can make true change. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Standards are the key to changing anything. As Tony Robbins says: “Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is raise your standards”</li> </ul> <ul> <li>To have an outstanding quality of life, you must take risks, and much of this comes from the standards you set for yourself. Self-esteem comes from raising your personal standards in everything from the way you treat others to the way you dress.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>One of the first areas in which you should set standards for yourself should be your health. Mindset is incredibly important, but always remember that you need energy and vitality in order to deliver.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Managing your emotions is another area of your personal life that will translate to your business life. Business is not just about the wins, but the roller coaster of ups and downs that challenges create. We need to be mentally prepared for everything.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What are your standards regarding relationships? How do you get on with people? Are you striking the balance between home life and business life effectively? Remember not to let your personal relationships suffer.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Are you using your time effectively? Productivity is the result of effective planning and holding yourself accountable for delivering on your promises and potential.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>You’re not going to become financially free unless you learn how to manage your money well. Discipline yourself to save money, and spend it wisely.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Envision your goal from the future perspective of your desired reality. Nick practices “priming”, reflecting upon the past, present and subsequently three future goals. Envisioning yourself as the type of person who can achieve those things will give you insight on the actions needed to get there.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Find inspiring mentors who are a few steps ahead of where you are. Look for those who are living the highest standards in a specific area you aspire to. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Learn from your mistakes. Remember to take risks. Don’t compare yourself too closely to others. Feel your way through the journey and remember that there’s no such thing as failure, only feedback. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ask yourself: are you doing what it takes? Are you living with intention? Are you living with balance? </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Mindset isn’t just part of the game. It is the game’ ‘Don’t worry twice!’ ‘Everything that you do or say provides others with insight into the personal standards you keep’ ’Some people are very good at offence, but not at defence’ ‘If your identity is not taking you to where you want to be in life, that’s when you need to set a new standard’ ‘When I look for a mentor for myself, I’m not looking for an easy ride' ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Raise Your Standards, Change Your Life

The entrepreneurial journey is challenging. Some could reach the top with less to no hassle; some had it quite rough. But no matter where you are right now in your journey, it’s best to know what to do and what not to do. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Mistake #1: There’s an absolute obsession with the product.  Entrepreneurs are ultimate masterminds. They have the unparalleled capability to turn nothing into something grand. But, sometimes, since they care too much about their projects, they tend to forget that there are external factors that matter more if you want to scale up your business.  Mistake #2: There’s the artificial need for speed.  Patience is needed when you’re growing your business. No business empire was built in a day, anyways. Don’t rush things and just appreciate the efforts and small wins you’re achieving. Your pace depends on your talent and your goals.  Mistake #3: There’s a lack of technical skills.  Leverage talents if you need to. Though you’re very competent in your area, it’s best to find someone who can help you in the smaller tasks or someone who complements your strengths.  Mistake #4: There’s irrational exuberance.  Or, as Nick calls it, ‘optimism in steroids.’ Entrepreneurs don’t listen to people and ignore the risks. Sometimes, they act arrogant. It’s best to surround yourself objectivity and rationality.  Mistake #5: They do not see a second idea.  Having the greatest money-making idea is a very good start for entrepreneurs. But, sometimes, they aren’t equipped with the skill to execute them and refuse to seek help from people about it. It wouldn’t hurt to tweak things a bit and pivot a little from your original idea.  Mistake #6: They run out of cash.  Cash should be the first thing you’ll look into. You must think through how you can have consistently increasing cash flow as the business grows. Nick suggests niche-ing.  BEST MOMENTS  “The faster you go, the greater the impact if things go wrong.” “Work out what you’re great at, then leverage the rest.” “If you got a great idea, don’t be fixated on one pathway to execute it.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz - https://profitfirstbook.com  ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The entrepreneurial journey is challenging. Some could reach the top with less to no hassle; some had it quite rough. But no matter where you are right now in your journey, it’s best to know what to do and what not to do. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS Mistake #1: There’s an absolute obsession with the product. <ul> <li>Entrepreneurs are ultimate masterminds. They have the unparalleled capability to turn nothing into something grand. But, sometimes, since they care too much about their projects, they tend to forget that there are external factors that matter more if you want to scale up your business.</li> </ul> Mistake #2: There’s the artificial need for speed. <ul> <li>Patience is needed when you’re growing your business. No business empire was built in a day, anyways. Don’t rush things and just appreciate the efforts and small wins you’re achieving. Your pace depends on your talent and your goals.</li> </ul> Mistake #3: There’s a lack of technical skills. <ul> <li>Leverage talents if you need to. Though you’re very competent in your area, it’s best to find someone who can help you in the smaller tasks or someone who complements your strengths.</li> </ul> Mistake #4: There’s irrational exuberance. <ul> <li>Or, as Nick calls it, ‘optimism in steroids.’ Entrepreneurs don’t listen to people and ignore the risks. Sometimes, they act arrogant. It’s best to surround yourself objectivity and rationality.</li> </ul> Mistake #5: They do not see a second idea. <ul> <li>Having the greatest money-making idea is a very good start for entrepreneurs. But, sometimes, they aren’t equipped with the skill to execute them and refuse to seek help from people about it. It wouldn’t hurt to tweak things a bit and pivot a little from your original idea.</li> </ul> Mistake #6: They run out of cash. <ul> <li>Cash should be the first thing you’ll look into. You must think through how you can have consistently increasing cash flow as the business grows. Nick suggests niche-ing.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“The faster you go, the greater the impact if things go wrong.”</li> <li>“Work out what you’re great at, then leverage the rest.”</li> <li>“If you got a great idea, don’t be fixated on one pathway to execute it.”</li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li>Profit First by Mike Michalowicz - <a href="https://profitfirstbook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://profitfirstbook.com</a></li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The 6 Big Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make In Their Business

Before we go learning all about the technical stuff of creating and scaling up a business, let’s establish first in yourself the most important thing you MUST have – the right positive mindset.  We help business founders scale their business to a life-changing exit within 36 months. Please feel free to get in touch if we can assist. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ Today on the Scale Up Your Business Podcast, Nick emphasizes the importance of mindset and belief systems at the core of a successful business. It’s easy to learn about sales, marketing, operations and systems inside the business, but you have to have a firm foundation so you’d continue upscaling your business and not back out whatever the challenge will come your way. According to Nick, it also helps if we focus on our growth and be beneficial to others also.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   70% of running a business success depends on your mindset, 10% is your strategy, and 20% is execution.  Start believing you can do it. People don’t wanna start their own business because they’re afraid they don’t have the capability and they’re afraid it will have a bad outcome. Remember that every successful entrepreneur had their doubts and fears before everything else. They were prepared to take risks.  Where you focus, it’s where your energy goes. Start eyeing on what you want to achieve. Put all your effort to finish the tasks that come with your goals.  6 Human Needs:     Certainty: commitment to relationships, against changes    Uncertainty: variety, spontaneity  Significance: perceived by others  Connection/love: need to be loved  Growth: as an individual, your business or your career  Contribution: giving back    Having a growth and contribution mindset can only not have a great impact on your business and your customers, but also it brings good benefits to you as an individual.  5 Things You Need So You Continue Your Momentum.    A good morning routine.  Your vision and your WHY.  Commitment.    Immediate massive action.  Measurement    BEST MOMENTS   “The same thing can happen to one person that can happen to another person… but it’s how you associate meaning to that situation… that ultimately ends up the outcome.”  “There are systems out there who you can model. There are people out there who are in a similar journey. No need to reinvent the wheel. Workout how the people got to where you wanna get to and learn what they’ve done.”    “Whatever happens at the other end is actually not gonna be worse than you not trying at all.”  “Start to measure what’s actually working and assess what isn’t working and take new action.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Tony Robbins  The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life Before 8AM by Hal Elrod    Start With WHY by Simon Sinek   ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Before we go learning all about the technical stuff of creating and scaling up a business, let’s establish first in yourself the most important thing you MUST have – the right positive mindset.  We help business founders scale their business to a life-changing exit within 36 months. Please feel free to get in touch if we can assist. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> Today on the Scale Up Your Business Podcast, Nick emphasizes the importance of mindset and belief systems at the core of a successful business. It’s easy to learn about sales, marketing, operations and systems inside the business, but you have to have a firm foundation so you’d continue upscaling your business and not back out whatever the challenge will come your way. According to Nick, it also helps if we focus on our growth and be beneficial to others also.   KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>70% of running a business success depends on your mindset, 10% is your strategy, and 20% is execution. </li> <li>Start believing you can do it. People don’t wanna start their own business because they’re afraid they don’t have the capability and they’re afraid it will have a bad outcome. Remember that every successful entrepreneur had their doubts and fears before everything else. They were prepared to take risks. </li> <li>Where you focus, it’s where your energy goes. Start eyeing on what you want to achieve. Put all your effort to finish the tasks that come with your goals. </li> <li>6 Human Needs:  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Certainty: commitment to relationships, against changes </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Uncertainty: variety, spontaneity </li> <li>Significance: perceived by others </li> <li>Connection/love: need to be loved </li> <li>Growth: as an individual, your business or your career </li> <li>Contribution: giving back </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Having a growth and contribution mindset can only not have a great impact on your business and your customers, but also it brings good benefits to you as an individual. </li> <li>5 Things You Need So You Continue Your Momentum. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A good morning routine. </li> <li>Your vision and your WHY. </li> <li>Commitment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Immediate massive action. </li> <li>Measurement  </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“The same thing can happen to one person that can happen to another person… but it’s how you associate meaning to that situation… that ultimately ends up the outcome.” </li> <li>“There are systems out there who you can model. There are people out there who are in a similar journey. No need to reinvent the wheel. Workout how the people got to where you wanna get to and learn what they’ve done.” </li> </ul> <ul> <li>“Whatever happens at the other end is actually not gonna be worse than you not trying at all.” </li> <li>“Start to measure what’s actually working and assess what isn’t working and take new action.” </li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Robbins</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/B00CLMX0D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life Before 8AM</a> by Hal Elrod </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://startwithwhy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start With WHY</a> by Simon Sinek </li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Is Mindset The Most Important Thing? (Plus Tips to Shift Your Thinking Towards GROWTH)

Nathan Pearce

‘You have to have goals and a mission and then you have to get intentional’  Nick is speaking with Nathan Pearce, a fellow Australian who he has known for over twenty years. Following a successful career in a corporate environment with a multinational organisation, Nathan is currently Head of Customer Engagement at Balanced Blends a company bringing a different approach and on a mission to serve its customers.  Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/  KEY TAKEAWAYS  I didn’t know what I needed or how to do it but knew I had to change to get kickstarted.  The bad habits were about what I prioritised, the ways and things I measured success against.  It came down to buying a plane ticket,  I changed my identity by changing my environment,  I burnt my boats and made a commitment to change.  You’ve got to do what most people don’t do to get to where you want to be.  I wanted to be around people with experience and I found that in the network I built.  I went from mentor to mentor during the period I worked for a multinational organisation learning all the skills required for a business.  People who are entrepreneurial should never avoid large enterprises.  Starting a business isn’t for everybody, you can be a successful intrapreneur applying your skillset within the certainty of a corporate world.  The most important thing is that you are congruent with your values and what you want to do.  At Balanced Blends, we have had a successful kick-starter campaign with really useful feedback. It’s been a learning curve not only around the product but also addressing fulfilment so that we can scale when we want to.  Reliable partners - if you work with someone who is distracted by a bigger customer it could be problematical and it’s vital to always be able to provide for the needs of the customer.  Find a partner who you can build a relationship with someone who understands you and what you are trying to do, who believes you are going to grow and that you’ve chosen them because they can deliver as you scale up.  Choosing the right metrics - I’m always asking myself are these the right metrics to be measuring ourselves against?  KPIs can cause undesirable behaviours; There is a danger to measuring metrics, you can get overwhelmed where you don’t focus on the 3 to 5 that matter and measure the wrong things  We don’t bring every metric to every meeting otherwise we’d get stuck in analysis paralysis.  Working out which KPIs are the ones to investigate is key but it is fluid with the focus moving according to need.  Creating the right habits - when you are on the business journey you have to be intentional and create the right habits. You have to make it a ritual to get up, grow good habits and be intentional.  Think and grow rich; The world ‘think’ is the most important not the word ‘rich’, as soon as you manifest something in your mind you start to move towards it and doors open in your life.  The difference between a ‘to-do list’ and a result is the ‘why’ or ‘purpose’   BEST MOMENTS  ‘There is a pattern to success and it is both achievement and fulfilment’  ‘For me finding great mentors was much better than coming out of education with crippling debt and a degree’  ‘It’s time to get out of our own way this can be challenging for entrepreneurs but it’s important to know when to do this so you don’t become a block on the business’     VALUABLE RESOURCES  90 Day Business Growth Accelerator website  Think &amp; Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearcenathan/   ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘You have to have goals and a mission and then you have to get intentional’ Nick is speaking with Nathan Pearce, a fellow Australian who he has known for over twenty years. Following a successful career in a corporate environment with a multinational organisation, Nathan is currently Head of Customer Engagement at Balanced Blends a company bringing a different approach and on a mission to serve its customers.  Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS I didn’t know what I needed or how to do it but knew I had to change to get kickstarted.  The bad habits were about what I prioritised, the ways and things I measured success against.  It came down to buying a plane ticket,  I changed my identity by changing my environment,  I burnt my boats and made a commitment to change.  You’ve got to do what most people don’t do to get to where you want to be.  I wanted to be around people with experience and I found that in the network I built.  I went from mentor to mentor during the period I worked for a multinational organisation learning all the skills required for a business.  People who are entrepreneurial should never avoid large enterprises.  Starting a business isn’t for everybody, you can be a successful intrapreneur applying your skillset within the certainty of a corporate world.  The most important thing is that you are congruent with your values and what you want to do.  At Balanced Blends, we have had a successful kick-starter campaign with really useful feedback. It’s been a learning curve not only around the product but also addressing fulfilment so that we can scale when we want to.  Reliable partners - if you work with someone who is distracted by a bigger customer it could be problematical and it’s vital to always be able to provide for the needs of the customer.  Find a partner who you can build a relationship with someone who understands you and what you are trying to do, who believes you are going to grow and that you’ve chosen them because they can deliver as you scale up.  Choosing the right metrics - I’m always asking myself are these the right metrics to be measuring ourselves against?  KPIs can cause undesirable behaviours; There is a danger to measuring metrics, you can get overwhelmed where you don’t focus on the 3 to 5 that matter and measure the wrong things  We don’t bring every metric to every meeting otherwise we’d get stuck in analysis paralysis.  Working out which KPIs are the ones to investigate is key but it is fluid with the focus moving according to need.  Creating the right habits - when you are on the business journey you have to be intentional and create the right habits. You have to make it a ritual to get up, grow good habits and be intentional.  Think and grow rich; The world ‘think’ is the most important not the word ‘rich’, as soon as you manifest something in your mind you start to move towards it and doors open in your life.  The difference between a ‘to-do list’ and a result is the ‘why’ or ‘purpose’  BEST MOMENTS ‘There is a pattern to success and it is both achievement and fulfilment’ ‘For me finding great mentors was much better than coming out of education with crippling debt and a degree’ ‘It’s time to get out of our own way this can be challenging for entrepreneurs but it’s important to know when to do this so you don’t become a block on the business’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://90daybusinessgrowthaccelerator.com/application32257841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">90 Day Business Growth Accelerator website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=think+and+grow+rich+-+napoleon+hill&amp;adgrpid=54874265458&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwo9rtBRAdEiwA_WXcFjgdkm0_eFSjbNDKypd6Bk6gxmF61kmOG2mjFPNxa05fS6M1E2XJWhoCdfkQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=259076948139&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9041117&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvpos=1t2&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=488452270178671666&amp;hvtargid=aud-615159460541%3Akwd-301689698301&amp;hydadcr=18523_1817336&amp;tag=googhydr-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_3qo90optbw_e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Think &amp; Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearcenathan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearcenathan/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Entrepreneur In Focus - Nathan Pearce From Balanced Blends

Rock Thomas

‘You have to have this guy on your show he’s a badass’  In this very special 25th episode Nick is in conversation with Rock Thomas, successful entrepreneur, self-made millionaire, influencer and public speaker for personal development and growth who now dedicates his time, passion, focus and energy to helping others achieve success and fulfilment.  He has a huge social media following and in this in-depth interview discusses systems, the mindset and the models he has developed that have brought him success and fulfilment across multiple streams of income. Listen in to this exciting episode and find out how being  ‘a badass’ is about understanding, learning and teaching others.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  What is your mission and what do you do?   I learn to be able to teach and then I try and teach the things that are valuable in today’s world when it comes to getting results.    I’m a passionately curious person with a good work ethic if you combine those two things where ever you put your energy and intention you are going to get results.  When you go the extra mile, you get extra attention and better opportunities  It’s about bringing your best self to the challenge you are facing and the one after that.   How do you scale up?   Using the Me, We, They system    Me - first you become great  We – bring someone alongside you who watches your expertise and then develops through your feedback as they work  They - when they have reached the standard required you move away.  Most people know what to do but they don’t do what they know.  The people who are hugely successful have a rage for mastery and an absolute inferno inside about wanting to get better and hating to lose.    We want to be in the arena with a worthy opponent, but we need the tools to be able to battle it.   How important is having a clear identity in achieving business success?  How do you find one when you don’t know what yours is?   ‘3 Ms Model’ involving finding a Mentor Model until you achieve Mastery.  It's not completing the ultimate race, it’s who you have to become to compete in the race.    Life brings all sorts of challenges and obstacles it's all about how you respond.  How you describe and define yourself determines how you respond when faced with any situation. You dictate your role by how you approach a task  You need to change your perspective and complete the analysis and effective preparation before a task to ensure you can respond positively.   How important is your mindset in business?   You have to work your mindset consistently; rituals and routines can keep you in a better place more often and help you get back to a better place more quickly when you face challenges.    Your mindset dictates how you do the next thing and it comes down to practise.   If you are not where you want to be, where would you start?   The 8 areas of your life are all interconnected and the place to begin is to be passionately curious about everything.  Audit your days – what worked, what didn’t work, how can I do it better, what did I learn, what did I love, how did I contribute?  Work on your health, energy and resilience continually.    Work 4% outside your comfort zone on a regular basis, you’ll learn from it and be willing to do it.   What can you do If you feel you are stuck?   Find the one thing that lights you up, and do it 5-10% of the week.  Start it, master it, delegate it, move on to something else.  I’m a starter, some are maintainers, and some are finishers, As a visionary, I can see it, but I don’t want to be in it, it's vital to know who you are.    Start saying ‘yes’ to the small things and you will find it easier to ask for other things  Nothing has meaning but the meaning you give it and when you become a meaning master you change your life.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘It’s about being resourceful; you have the ability to do it so do it more often’  ‘I’ve created a strategy for myself that allows me to fill in my biggest fear – ‘that I’m not enough’  ‘Until you become conscious of the people ecosystem that exists around you, it is not possible to change your environment’  ‘The inner narrative never stops so you may as well be intentional’   VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Power of Your Identity book by Rock Thomas Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds book by David Goggins    ABOUT THE GUEST  "M1 is a 52-week whole life leadership development community with proven results in your net worth, passive income, health, relationships, and lifestyle. We teach the lessons from street smart whole-life millionaires and ingrain these lessons into your day to day life. We succeed where personal development seminars and masterminds lose steam. Instead of a motivational shot in the arm, this creates a permanent shift in the way you think, feel, and take action".  Invitation only, apply at www.gom1.com  CONTACT METHOD  Rock Thomas website: https://rockthomas.com/  ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘You have to have this guy on your show he’s a badass’ In this very special 25th episode Nick is in conversation with Rock Thomas, successful entrepreneur, self-made millionaire, influencer and public speaker for personal development and growth who now dedicates his time, passion, focus and energy to helping others achieve success and fulfilment.  He has a huge social media following and in this in-depth interview discusses systems, the mindset and the models he has developed that have brought him success and fulfilment across multiple streams of income. Listen in to this exciting episode and find out how being  ‘a badass’ is about understanding, learning and teaching others.  KEY TAKEAWAYS What is your mission and what do you do? <ul> <li>I learn to be able to teach and then I try and teach the things that are valuable in today’s world when it comes to getting results. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>I’m a passionately curious person with a good work ethic if you combine those two things where ever you put your energy and intention you are going to get results. </li> <li>When you go the extra mile, you get extra attention and better opportunities </li> <li>It’s about bringing your best self to the challenge you are facing and the one after that. </li> </ul> How do you scale up? <ul> <li>Using the Me, We, They system </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Me - first you become great </li> <li>We – bring someone alongside you who watches your expertise and then develops through your feedback as they work </li> <li>They - when they have reached the standard required you move away. </li> <li>Most people know what to do but they don’t do what they know. </li> <li>The people who are hugely successful have a rage for mastery and an absolute inferno inside about wanting to get better and hating to lose. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>We want to be in the arena with a worthy opponent, but we need the tools to be able to battle it. </li> </ul> How important is having a clear identity in achieving business success? How do you find one when you don’t know what yours is? <ul> <li>‘3 Ms Model’ involving finding a Mentor Model until you achieve Mastery. </li> <li>It's not completing the ultimate race, it’s who you have to become to compete in the race. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Life brings all sorts of challenges and obstacles it's all about how you respond. </li> <li>How you describe and define yourself determines how you respond when faced with any situation. You dictate your role by how you approach a task </li> <li>You need to change your perspective and complete the analysis and effective preparation before a task to ensure you can respond positively. </li> </ul> How important is your mindset in business? <ul> <li>You have to work your mindset consistently; rituals and routines can keep you in a better place more often and help you get back to a better place more quickly when you face challenges. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Your mindset dictates how you do the next thing and it comes down to practise. </li> </ul> If you are not where you want to be, where would you start? <ul> <li>The 8 areas of your life are all interconnected and the place to begin is to be passionately curious about everything. </li> <li>Audit your days – what worked, what didn’t work, how can I do it better, what did I learn, what did I love, how did I contribute? </li> <li>Work on your health, energy and resilience continually. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Work 4% outside your comfort zone on a regular basis, you’ll learn from it and be willing to do it. </li> </ul> What can you do If you feel you are stuck? <ul> <li>Find the one thing that lights you up, and do it 5-10% of the week. </li> <li>Start it, master it, delegate it, move on to something else. </li> <li>I’m a starter, some are maintainers, and some are finishers, As a visionary, I can see it, but I don’t want to be in it, it's vital to know who you are. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Start saying ‘yes’ to the small things and you will find it easier to ask for other things </li> <li>Nothing has meaning but the meaning you give it and when you become a meaning master you change your life. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s about being resourceful; you have the ability to do it so do it more often’ ‘I’ve created a strategy for myself that allows me to fill in my biggest fear – ‘that I’m not enough’ ‘Until you become conscious of the people ecosystem that exists around you, it is not possible to change your environment’ ‘The inner narrative never stops so you may as well be intentional’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Your-Identity-Rock-Thomas/dp/1425982700" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Your Identity book by Rock Thomas</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BV94ZK1RV1MC&amp;keywords=you+cant+hurt+me+by+david+goggins&amp;qid=1562587841&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=you+cant+%2Cstripbooks%2C238&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds book by David Goggins</a> ABOUT THE GUEST "M1 is a 52-week whole life leadership development community with proven results in your net worth, passive income, health, relationships, and lifestyle. We teach the lessons from street smart whole-life millionaires and ingrain these lessons into your day to day life. We succeed where personal development seminars and masterminds lose steam. Instead of a motivational shot in the arm, this creates a permanent shift in the way you think, feel, and take action".  Invitation only, apply at <a href="http://www.gom1.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gom1.com</a> CONTACT METHOD Rock Thomas website:  <a href="https://rockthomas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rockthomas.com/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Rock Thomas: Interview With The World’s #1 Whole-Life-Success Expert

Henry Kaminski Jr

In this week’s show, Nick talks to Henry Kaminski Jr, otherwise known as “The Brand Doctor”, a specialist in helping the best-of-the-best to be even better! Henry is here to tell you all about his remarkable ascent to the top; a tale of resilience, entrepreneurial genius, serendipity, and most importantly, identity. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  Early success came for Henry because he focused on the needs and wants of his customer base. In this case, speed was the essential factor is building his brand. As we mature in business, we come to realise that the best strategy is to slow down in order to speed up. Focus becomes fixed upon quality. Scale-up doesn’t mean growing the actual business. It’s all about growing, developing and scaling yourself up so that you can energise your business. It’s about creating the best version of you. The best mentors are ones who are in the place we wish to be. When we reach a certain level, we must endeavour to find the people who can take us further. Too often we devalue ourselves or our products due to a lack of self-belief or confidence. Discover your value and don’t ever be afraid of declaring it.    BEST MOMENTS ‘Challenges are opportunities if you see them in the right light’ ‘Give yourself that time to think!’ ‘It’s about the person you need to become in order to create an amazing business’ ’I have a beautiful life. I have a beautiful business. I have all the time in the world to watch my son grow up'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Brand Doctor Podcast - https://uniquedesignz.net/the-brand-doctor-podcast/ Henry Kaminski Jr LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr/ Refuse To Give Up   ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.globalNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this week’s show, Nick talks to Henry Kaminski Jr, otherwise known as “The Brand Doctor”, a specialist in helping the best-of-the-best to be even better! Henry is here to tell you all about his remarkable ascent to the top; a tale of resilience, entrepreneurial genius, serendipity, and most importantly, identity. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Early success came for Henry because he focused on the needs and wants of his customer base. In this case, speed was the essential factor is building his brand.</li> <li>As we mature in business, we come to realise that the best strategy is to slow down in order to speed up. Focus becomes fixed upon quality.</li> <li>Scale-up doesn’t mean growing the actual business. It’s all about growing, developing and scaling yourself up so that you can energise your business. It’s about creating the best version of you.</li> <li>The best mentors are ones who are in the place we wish to be. When we reach a certain level, we must endeavour to find the people who can take us further.</li> <li>Too often we devalue ourselves or our products due to a lack of self-belief or confidence. Discover your value and don’t ever be afraid of declaring it.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Challenges are opportunities if you see them in the right light’ ‘Give yourself that time to think!’ ‘It’s about the person you need to become in order to create an amazing business’ ’I have a beautiful life. I have a beautiful business. I have all the time in the world to watch my son grow up' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Brand Doctor Podcast - <a href="https://uniquedesignz.net/the-brand-doctor-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uniquedesignz.net/the-brand-doctor-podcast/</a> Henry Kaminski Jr LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-kaminski-jr/</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3cbKrPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refuse To Give Up</a> ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a><a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Entrepreneur In Focus: with “The Brand Doctor” Henry Kaminski Jr

In this episode, Nick talks you through several practical techniques that will allow you to invest more time in yourself and explains why self-improvement and investment, is by far the best investment you can make.  By adding to our intelligence, value and skill-set, we can positively impact others and our own world.    Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS  By investing heavily in ourselves, whether intellectually, or in terms of skills or value, then you can easily add more value back to other people. You are your greatest asset, and any value you add to that will only impact others positively.   Investing in yourself is different from the pathway of formal education. As Nick points out, his schooling began as a child, but his education began in his thirties. It is only when we begin to apply the lessons learned through life experience, that we can start to utilise our entire value.     Formal education can be useful in teaching us discipline, focus, a regimented work ethic, and the ability to learn how to study, but the practical experience comes later once our personalities become defined, and when we begin to focus upon the life we want and the goals we are setting for ourselves.    Personal development is about the skills, the beliefs and mindset that you need. Professional development is the acquisition of broader attributes and skills. Personal is based around your attitude and outlook. Professional is based around the specific skill set that will allow you to master your chosen vocation. Both are equally important.   You have to take action wherever possible., Theorising and studying about self-improvement are all very well, but progression can never be made until we take that first step In practical terms.   Entrepreneurs are not just born - they construct themselves through defining their life’s purpose. Everyone has the capability to be the best version of themselves possible - to seek success and make the most of it. It just takes belief and the will to act.   Invest in more time - by creating more time and leveraging it properly, the more time you can devote to the things that are going to drive you towards your passions and your goals. By defining the dimensions in our lives that we wish to spend more time in, we can better utilise and create the time available. Leverage and outsource all of your low-value tasks - Household tasks, administrative tasks and other low-value duties can consume a large amount of our personal development time. By employing others to help, we can focus on the things that are truly important.   Invest in your health - Looking better is wonderful, but by improving our health we also improve our energy levels. Sleeping, also, is a crucial part of maintaining our optimum energy levels. Plan your day carefully.  Invest in your mindset - Understanding how our psychology works is hugely important in terms of how we begin to improve our attitude and self-belief. Seminars, coaches, audiobooks and podcasts are an invaluable source of mindset improvement. Investing in knowledge and skills - If mindset is what makes you take action, then knowledge and skills are the things that will create more certainty around what you are trying to achieve. Seek out experts who are a few steps ahead of where you want to be. Invest in your network - Look at who you’re spending your time with, particularly in the world of business. Surround yourself with people who are a few steps ahead, and learn and grow in their company. Always celebrate your successes - Focussing purely on achievement can sometimes leave us blind to the actual progress we are making. Pause once in a while to reflect upon your growth.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘Investing in yourself is not a “should do”, it’s a “must do”’  ‘Find a way to add more value than anyone else does, and you’ll never have to worry about anything’  ‘Every day, work harder on yourself than anything else’  ‘Depending on where you want to go, your education and what you want to invest in, may not be what the establishment does’  ‘You gotta take action!’  ‘I’ve always wanted to be the best version of myself I can be’ ‘You are the sum average of the five people you spend the most time with. So choose these people well!’ ‘It can sometimes be possible to improve ourselves by two avenues at once - listening to an audiobook while exercising stimulates our body and mind simultaneously’ ‘Excuses are created in the mind and do not exist’ ‘Where are you now, where do you want to be, and what is the gap?’ ‘Your network is your net worth’ ‘Everyone needs me time, just make sure it’s not an excuse for procrastination’ ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FBNick’s LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LINick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IGScale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global  Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Nick talks you through several practical techniques that will allow you to invest more time in yourself and explains why self-improvement and investment, is by far the best investment you can make.  By adding to our intelligence, value and skill-set, we can positively impact others and our own world.    Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. <a href="https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/</a> KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>By investing heavily in ourselves, whether intellectually, or in terms of skills or value, then you can easily add more value back to other people. You are your greatest asset, and any value you add to that will only impact others positively.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Investing in yourself is different from the pathway of formal education. As Nick points out, his schooling began as a child, but his education began in his thirties. It is only when we begin to apply the lessons learned through life experience, that we can start to utilise our entire value.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Formal education can be useful in teaching us discipline, focus, a regimented work ethic, and the ability to learn how to study, but the practical experience comes later once our personalities become defined, and when we begin to focus upon the life we want and the goals we are setting for ourselves. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Personal development is about the skills, the beliefs and mindset that you need. Professional development is the acquisition of broader attributes and skills. Personal is based around your attitude and outlook. Professional is based around the specific skill set that will allow you to master your chosen vocation. Both are equally important.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>You have to take action wherever possible., Theorising and studying about self-improvement are all very well, but progression can never be made until we take that first step In practical terms.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Entrepreneurs are not just born - they construct themselves through defining their life’s purpose. Everyone has the capability to be the best version of themselves possible - to seek success and make the most of it. It just takes belief and the will to act.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Invest in more time - by creating more time and leveraging it properly, the more time you can devote to the things that are going to drive you towards your passions and your goals. By defining the dimensions in our lives that we wish to spend more time in, we can better utilise and create the time available.</li> <li>Leverage and outsource all of your low-value tasks - Household tasks, administrative tasks and other low-value duties can consume a large amount of our personal development time. By employing others to help, we can focus on the things that are truly important.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Invest in your health - Looking better is wonderful, but by improving our health we also improve our energy levels. Sleeping, also, is a crucial part of maintaining our optimum energy levels. Plan your day carefully. </li> <li>Invest in your mindset - Understanding how our psychology works is hugely important in terms of how we begin to improve our attitude and self-belief. Seminars, coaches, audiobooks and podcasts are an invaluable source of mindset improvement.</li> <li>Investing in knowledge and skills - If mindset is what makes you take action, then knowledge and skills are the things that will create more certainty around what you are trying to achieve. Seek out experts who are a few steps ahead of where you want to be. </li> <li>Invest in your network - Look at who you’re spending your time with, particularly in the world of business. Surround yourself with people who are a few steps ahead, and learn and grow in their company. </li> <li>Always celebrate your successes - Focussing purely on achievement can sometimes leave us blind to the actual progress we are making. Pause once in a while to reflect upon your growth.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Investing in yourself is not a “should do”, it’s a “must do”’  ‘Find a way to add more value than anyone else does, and you’ll never have to worry about anything’  ‘Every day, work harder on yourself than anything else’  ‘Depending on where you want to go, your education and what you want to invest in, may not be what the establishment does’  ‘You gotta take action!’  ‘I’ve always wanted to be the best version of myself I can be’ ‘You are the sum average of the five people you spend the most time with. So choose these people well!’ ‘It can sometimes be possible to improve ourselves by two avenues at once - listening to an audiobook while exercising stimulates our body and mind simultaneously’ ‘Excuses are created in the mind and do not exist’ ‘Where are you now, where do you want to be, and what is the gap?’ ‘Your network is your net worth’ ‘Everyone needs me time, just make sure it’s not an excuse for procrastination’ ABOUT THE HOST Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Nick’s Facebook page: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/FB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/FB</a> Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/LI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/LI</a> Nick's Instagram: <a href="https://scaleup.vip/IG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scaleup.vip/IG</a> Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: <a href="https://suyb.global/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suyb.global</a> <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

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