ScaleX™ Insider Podcast (Brendan McGurgan)
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| 02 Jun 2021 | David Jenyns - How a Process and Systems Focused Business Culture Scales Profits | 00:58:22 | |
Today's episode features David Jenyns, author of the wonderful book Systemology, a proven step-by-step business systemisation framework that even the busiest business owner can deploy. His mission, and motivation for writing this book, is “..to free business owners worldwide from the day-to-day operations of running their business.” In this episode we discuss:
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| 10 May 2023 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 8 | 00:44:39 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 8 and discuss how to make meaningful connections and win in business, how to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade, how to build well-being, strategic and innovation mindsets, how to push beyond your limits and unlock success, how to master your most important metrics, how to unlock the secrets to a purpose driven life, how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity, how to create a 1-page marketing plan, and how to grow your people to grow your company. and so much more… About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | Patrick McKeown – How you breathe at rest and during exercise affects your overall performance when scaling a business | 01:13:38 | |
In today’s episode I’m speaking with Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. In a career spanning 20 years and having trained 1000’s of people around the world Patrick has become a best-selling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well-being and performance. Among his many books, two have consistently remained in the top ten best sellers on Amazon.com: ‘Close Your Mouth’ and ‘Asthma Free Naturally’. One of his more recent books ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is based on 4 years of scientific research and tailors breathing exercises for anyone seeking to improve their performance inside and out of the office. We also delve into his most recent book Atomic Focus, a wonderfully well written and accessible book for anyone curious about breathing practices for performance. Following last week's episode with Dr Alan Watkins where we touched on the importance of rhythmic breathing, I’m really excited to share this conversation with you because today we go much deeper on the topic and Patrick’s message is simple: how you breathe will affect your overall performance. Key points we discuss:
Key Takeaway “You don’t have control of your mind if you don’t have control of your breathing”. Useful Links How breathing can help you make better decisions: Two studies on the effects of breathing patterns on heart rate variability and decision-making in business cases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30826382/ Contact Patrick https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckeownpatrick/?originalSubdomain=ie About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 27 Mar 2024 | Jason Lippert: Why you need to prioritise culture for business growth. | 01:12:05 | |
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, Jason Lippert, President and CEO of LCII Industries, shares his insights on why you need to prioritise culture for business growth. Throughout the conversation with Jason Lippert, a wide range of topics were covered that can make or break your business journey. From the importance of choosing the right values for your business to navigating the traps inherent in running a family business, we explore the intricacies of building a successful enterprise. Discover why people quit and how old habits contribute to creating a thriving company culture. Learn why finding purpose in your work is crucial and how listening can foster trust in business relationships. We also discuss the significance of setting goals and engaging an accountability partner to stay on track. Finally, we delve into the metrics needed to measure the effectiveness of your cultural initiatives and so much more… About Jason Lippert: Jason Lippert's journey from Management Trainee to President and CEO of LCII Industries exemplifies dedication and leadership. With a focus on teamwork and community improvement, Jason has propelled LCII to unparalleled growth, expanding its presence across various industries. His commitment to scaling with purpose has transformed LCII into a global leader, with a workforce of over 15,000 individuals. With nearly three decades of experience at LCII, Jason has played a pivotal role in the company's expansion, leading it to operate over 140 facilities worldwide. Under his visionary leadership, LCII's revenue has surged from $100 million to an impressive $5 billion annually. Jason's commitment to fostering a positive corporate culture centered on teamwork and trust has been instrumental in driving LCII's success. Today, Jason will share his insights that will challenge and guide business leaders toward success. So, stay with us as we dive into the conversation with Jason Lippert. Welcome, Jason. Contact Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lippert/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling-Proven-Principles- Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Dr. Shameen Prashantham – How to develop successful business partnerships | 01:20:50 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shameen Prashantham about his book ‘Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups’. We talked about a range of topics including, why SMEs need a long term view for successful partnerships, the three mindsets you need to partner with large businesses, what defines a successful entrepreneurial mindset, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and why you need to know about, the one thing that defines the success of partnerships, how to manage the power dynamic in partnerships, the value that SMEs provide in partnerships with large companies, why SMEs need to partner with big companies to scale and so much more… About Shameen Today, we are chatting with Dr. Shameen Prashantham, a distinguished expert in international business and a thought leader in corporate-startup partnerships. As a Professor at CEIBS in Shanghai, Dr. Prashantham brings a wealth of knowledge from institutions such as NUBS China and the University of Glasgow. His ground-breaking research on "dancing with gorillas" - partnerships between large corporations and startups - has gained widespread recognition. Dr. Prashantham explores how these collaborations drive innovation and contribute to the UN SDGs. His latest book, "Gorillas Can Dance," is a proven guide for managers, offering valuable insights on corporation-startup partnerships. With numerous publications in renowned journals, Dr. Prashantham is a leading authority in international business strategy. Join us as he shares his profound expertise, providing invaluable insights into the world of corporate-startup partnerships and their impact on the future of business. Contact Dr. Shameen Prashantham: Website: www.gorillascandance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shameen-prashantham-34a95aa1/ Buy the book: Gorillas Can Dance (available on Amazon) About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 12 Feb 2025 | Brandon Bornancin - The Power of Going All In | 00:57:04 | |
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, we welcome Brandon Bornancin, CEO of Seamless.AI, best-selling author, and sales expert. Brandon shares his journey of building a high-growth company, the principles of scaling with purpose, and the mindset required to achieve extraordinary results. From writing best-selling books to scaling a business that has helped companies generate billions in sales, Brandon offers insights into leadership, hiring, AI in sales, and why going "all in" is the key to success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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About Brandon Bornancin:Brandon Bornancin is a serial entrepreneur, sales strategist, and CEO of Seamless.AI, a platform that helps businesses generate and close leads using artificial intelligence. He has authored multiple best-selling books, including The Power of Going All In and Whatever It Takes, sharing his lessons on resilience, leadership, and sales mastery. Learn more about Brandon:
About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling:ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders grow their businesses using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. Learn more about Simple Scaling:
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| 09 Jun 2021 | Emmie Faust - How Marketing and Excellent Customer Experiences helps your Business Scale | 00:53:50 | |
Today’s episode features Emmie Faust, a Digital Growth Specialist and founder of Growth Co Lab which helps connect female service-based founders. Emmie’s clients include Mr & Mrs Smith, Groupon, Sky and Country & Townhouse as well as smaller start-ups. Her clients have a common thread - they are already doing great things and want to accelerate their digital growth and revenue. She has many achievements ranging from launching an online business that secured £200K funding on Dragons’ Den through to successfully scaling and selling a digital media agency and tech/digital agency to larger independent companies. In this episode we discuss:
You can listen to this podcast on Apple, Amazon Audible, Spotify and Google. New episodes on Wednesdays. You can also subscribe via the show’s RSS feed. Please rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast if you enjoy it and have gained value from listening. In the meantime, grab a pen, notepad and a cup of tea and make yourself at home for this insightful and engaging chat with Emmie. Useful Links: https://ultimategrowthaudit.com/ - Complete the Ultimate Growth Audit and uncover the areas to focus on and accelerate your business to the next level.
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| 29 Dec 2021 | Lee Brower - The Importance of Purpose, Culture, Gratitude and Motion when scaling a business | 01:00:10 | |
In today’s episode I am delighted to introduce Lee Brower. Lee is the Founder of Empowered Wealth, LLC, and the creator of The Business Family Coach®, a revolutionary program for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Using a proprietary coaching model, The Business Family Coach® applies the Empowered Wealth System™ in both businesses and families. The result is not only success and prosperity but sustainable prosperity™. His breakthrough concepts on empowering wealth are influencing leadership across private homes and small businesses to public corporations and large educational institutions. He co-authored Wealth Enhancement & Preservation and in his latest book, The Brower Quadrant, he shares the specifics of applying the Empowered Wealth principles. I’m really excited to share this conversation with you because Lee is a visionary in thought and action and a true “change agent”. He is dedicated to revolutionising how family-owned businesses create and nourish their wealth — at home, at work and beyond. Key points we discuss:
Key Takeaway “The difference between values and principles is that principles are values in action.” Contact Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-brower-0365374/ About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 09 Nov 2022 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 6 | 00:56:11 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I discuss developing a scaling mindset, networking, becoming irrelevant as a business leader, managing fear and the importance of being vulnerable, telling stories to communicate your vision and purpose and much more. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Link to Scaling Your Business Templates https://simplescaling.com/scalex-templates Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling:
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Bob Moesta – The secret to innovation success in business | 01:19:09 | |
In this episode I’m speaking with Bob Moesta and we explore the difference between innovation and invention, how to think differently, how to create innovative solutions for your clients, the 5 bedrock skills of innovators and entrepreneurs, how to make all of your employees innovators, why you should love the person you are selling to, not your product, how to innovate the right way, the best questions to ask your customers to create products they want and so much more… About Bob Moesta Bob Moesta is a founder, maker, innovator, speaker & now a professor. Pioneer of Jobs To Be Done Theory; Innovation & new venture expert on creating, developing & launching of new products & services. Entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders alike recognize the importance of innovation, but few harness it effectively. Bob Moesta helps make it more predictable and successful. A visual thinker, teacher, and creator, Bob has worked on & helped launch more than 3,500 new products, services, and businesses across nearly every industry, including defense, automotive, software, financial services, and education, among many others. His latest book, Learning to Build: The 5 Bedrock Skills of Innovators and Entrepreneurs is an absolute must read. Contact Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/ Listen to Bob's Podcast - Circuit Breaker (available on all major platforms) Recommended Reading from Bob The On-Purpose Person – Kevin W McCarthy How Will You Measure Your Life – Clayton Christensen About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Mark Leruste: Storytelling - How to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade | 01:11:20 | |
In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Mark Leruste where we discussed how to tell your personal story in a way that will inspire and persuade. We covered a range of topics including, where you need to start for all great storytelling, the starting point for all great storytelling, courageous vulnerability is the cornerstone of great storytelling, how to bring more joy and fulfilment into your life, how Patagonia's story can help you unlock your purpose, how to build a story bank for better communication, how to find purpose and meaning at work, the four stories you need to master as a leader, how to find purpose and meaning in your life and so much more… About Mark Mark Leruste is a dynamic and inspiring author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, best known for his bestselling book, "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life." With a passion for empowering individuals to embrace their unique qualities and talents, Mark has become a leading voice in personal development and self-discovery. As the host of The Unconventionalists® podcast, Mark seeks to eradicate career misery by building purpose-driven work cultures that empower people to bring their whole selves to work. Mark's goal is to create a world where most feel seen, heard, supported, and appreciated at work. Mark's viral video CV led him to serve as Country Manager of the Movember Foundation, raising €2.8 million for men's health. He has since collaborated with innovative organizations and event organizers such as Google, TEDx, and L'Oreal. Having lived and worked in over ten countries, Mark's experience and insights have been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian. Contact Mark w: https://www.glowinthedarkbook.com/ w: https://www.markleruste.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste/ The Unconventionalists® podcast: Available on all major podcasting platforms. Buy the book: Glow In The Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Scaling stories: From Family Business to Global Health Movement with Patrick Woods | 01:05:27 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, I’m thrilled to welcome Patrick Woods, the Managing Director of Linwoods Health Foods. We explore his journey from a family-owned store to a global health movement and discuss his transformative experience with the ScaleX Accelerator. Patrick shares insights on balancing family and business priorities, navigating family business succession, and the impact of transformational leadership. He also reveals how Linwoods Health Foods is inspiring millions through their health movement, the power of purpose in scaling for impact, and the importance of resilience during tough times. We delve into why community remains at the heart of Patrick’s approach and the significance of shareholding in family businesses. Join us for an enlightening discussion on leading a family business while driving global change and making an impact. About Patrick Woods: Our guest, Patrick Woods, is the Managing Director of Linwoods Health Foods, a third-generation family business that has transformed the health food industry. With over 50 years of history, Linwoods began as a small local store in rural Ireland, owned by the Woods family. After his father, John Woods, experienced a health setback in 1994, he became deeply interested in the health benefits of food, leading to the creation of Linwoods Health Foods. Today, their range of nutritional products, especially flax-based foods, is sold in more than 20 countries worldwide. Patrick, based in Armagh, continues his family’s legacy of innovation and growth, steering Linwoods to new heights. A graduate of Cafre Loughry Campus, where he studied Food, Nutrition, and Health, Patrick combines his expertise in operations management, sales, and business analysis with a passion for health and wellness. His leadership has solidified Linwoods as a global leader in the health food sector. Join us as Patrick shares his insights on leading a family business, innovating in the health food industry, and maintaining a commitment to wellness on a global scale. Welcome, Patrick. Contact Patrick: LinkedIn:.linkedin.com/in/patrick-woods About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 05 Jan 2022 | Sam Watson Jones – How to reimagine farming to make food production sustainable and how to overcome lack of investor appetite to scale a business | 01:03:30 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Sam Watson Jones. Sam is the Co-Founder and President of Small Robot Company, an innovative business which is reimagining farming to make food production sustainable. Using robotics and artificial intelligence, they have created an entirely new model for ecologically harmonious, efficient, and profitable farming, Per Plant farming. Small Robot company was highly commended in the Heroes of Net Zero competition at the COP26 Summit and has a mission to transform farming, make it more sustainable and are committed to net zero emissions. I’m really excited to share this conversation with you as going green and sustainable is not only beneficial for businesses across the world; it also maximises the benefits from an environmental focus in the long-term. Key points we discuss:
Key Takeaway “We should be using technology to transform the way we take decisions and transform the way we take action so that in the farming industry we stop doing things inaccurately and improve how we interact with the environment.” Contact Sam Website: https://www.smallrobotcompany.com/ Same Watson Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-watson-jones-93725860/?originalSubdomain=uk Small Robot Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/small-robot-company-limited/ Twitter: @smallrobotco Crowdcube: https://www.crowdcube.com/ About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 10 Jul 2024 | Chip Conley - Midlife crisis is bullsh*t: Reinvent yourself or die trying | 01:09:11 | |
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're honoured to welcome Chip Conley, a trailblazing hospitality entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business rebel. In this episode, Chip explains why a midlife crisis is bullsh*t and explores how defining limits define success in business. He shares strategies on thriving after retirement, emphasises the importance of letting go and moving forward, and offers insights into overcoming scaling challenges. Chip also reveals the art of simplifying life after 50, the transformative power of intense curiosity, and reflects on turning pain into purpose, showcasing why life gets better after 50. Through captivating stories and practical wisdom, Chip Conley illuminates pathways to success and fulfilment in every stage of life and business. About Chip: Chip Conley is a hospitality entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business rebel who has reshaped the industry. He founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, transforming an inner-city motel into the world's second-largest boutique hotel brand. Conley's pivotal role at Airbnb contributed significantly to its growth into a global hospitality leader. Through books such as "PEAK," "Emotional Equations," and "Wisdom at Work," Chip shares profound insights into business strategy, psychology, and the pursuit of meaning in life. Recognised with numerous accolades, Chip serves on the boards of the Burning Man Project and the Esalen Institute, influencing both business and cultural landscapes globally. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Chip Conley on ScaleX Insider, where every chapter of his journey—from redefining success to turning pain into purpose—is a testament to the enduring power of innovation and personal growth. Contact Chip: Website: https://www.meawisdom.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Mithu Storoni – How to mitigate stress and overcome fear as you progress your scaling ambition | 01:20:54 | |
Joining me today is Mithu Storoni a physician, a researcher, and the author of Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body—and Be More Resilient Every Day. The book is full of practical evidence-based steps for protecting yourself against stress and its effects. Mithu spent years combing through over 1,000 research papers and clinical studies before condensing her findings into a manual which then became her book ‘Stress Proof’. Some of its contents are surprising for example smelling the scent of a lemon can help you relax. Mithu received her medical degree from the University of Cambridge, is certified in ophthalmology, and holds a PhD in neuro-ophthalmology. In today’s conversation we will explore how to mitigate stress and overcome fear as you progress your scaling ambition. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “You develop emotional reactivity so your rational way of thinking about the world is momentarily suppressed, and you become very emotionally responsive, and this has an advantage or had an advantage because this allowed us to predict danger before it happens by emotional instinct. Navigating a room full of people or a company full of employees, you cannot predict what another human being is saying or doing, and you also cannot predict other people's behaviour and control it. So, this now serves us in a poor way. In a state of acute stress people make high risk decisions. Decision making is skewed because the perception of reality is skewed. The negativity bias that happens during acute stress can sway your business decisions so always avoiding any kind of important decisions while you're acutely stressed is very important for this reason.” Contact Mithu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithu-storoni/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MithuStoroni Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mithustoroni/ Website: https://www.mithustoroni.com/ Buy Mithu’s Book Stress-Proof: The ultimate guide to living a stress-free life for Individuals, Organisations and Life Link to book: mybook.to/stress-proof Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | Jordan Godbey - Want to Scale Fast? Build a Community NOW | 01:12:26 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, we’re excited to welcome Jordan Godbey, a leading expert in community building. Jordan will delve into how community can be your secret weapon for growth and share insights on pricing strategies to help you discover your true worth. We’ll explore essential topics like building a business that fits your life, achieving community clarity as the first step to success, and creating compelling community experiences that encourage active online participation. Jordan will also discuss whether your community can serve as your primary offer and how personal growth plays a critical role in levelling up your business. Finally, he’ll tackle the nuances of pricing and explain why it’s more than just maths. With actionable strategies and thought-provoking insights, this conversation is not to be missed! About Jordan: Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re excited to have Jordan Godbey, a renowned expert in community building for coaches, course creators, consultants, and other industry experts. With a profound understanding of the transformative power of community-driven products, Jordan utilises his proprietary methods and frameworks to help clients develop effective strategies that lead to their clients' success and desired outcomes. As a recognized authority on the community platform Circle, Jordan has designed, built, and launched some of the highest revenue and most engaging communities on the site. Endorsed by the CEO of Circle, he has collaborated with top experts such as Justin Welch, Ali Abdaal, and Sarah Turner to create thriving 6- and 7-figure communities. His insights have been featured as an instructor and valuable resource for thousands of Circle customers, as well as on leading industry podcasts. As a consultant and community expert, Jordan is dedicated to empowering dynamic visionaries who aspire to build transformational community experiences that foster deeper client transformations and success. Get ready for an enlightening conversation! Contact Jordan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordangodbey Website: https://jordangodbey.com About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Jeff Riseley - Stress Less, Sell More | 01:03:42 | |
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I spoke with Jeff Riseley, founder of the Sales Health Alliance, where we explored a wide array of topics crucial to the well-being and success of sales professionals. Jeff started by discussing the key to selling more by stressing less, advocating for strategies that enhance productivity without compromising mental health. He shared his inspiring journey from overcoming health challenges, including his transformation from a gym lump to achieving a cancer-free life, illustrating the resilience needed in both personal and professional spheres. Jeff also addressed how leaders can effectively support struggling reps, emphasising the importance of maintaining balance when overwhelmed and strategies to rewire anxiety, drawing parallels to the mindset of superheroes like Spiderman. We delved into the critical issue of mental health in sales, where Jeff highlighted that 70% of sales reps struggle with mental health, stressing the urgent need for awareness and support systems within sales teams. He also explored the impact of green spaces on mental well-being and discussed the nuances of returning to office environments, examining its effects on productivity and overall health. Throughout our conversation, Jeff underscored the dark side of sales success and the imperative of fostering a culture that prioritises mental health to sustain long-term success in the sales profession. About Jeff: Our guest, Jeff Riseley, stands at the forefront of this discussion as the founder of the Sales Health Alliance. Throughout his career, Jeff has dedicated himself to improving the well-being of sales professionals by equipping them with essential research, strategies, and tools to navigate the unique challenges they face. Under Jeff's leadership, the Sales Health Alliance conducted the 2022 State of Mental Health in Sales Report, a groundbreaking study that illuminates the profound link between mental health and sales performance. This report underscores the pivotal role of mental wellness in achieving professional success and targets in the competitive sales environment. Join us as Jeff shares his profound insights on combating anxiety, depression, and burnout among sales professionals, empowering them to unleash their full potential and thrive in their careers. So, stay with us as we dive into the conversation with Jeff Riseley. Welcome, Jeff. Contact Jeff: Website: https://saleshealthalliance.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffriseley/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 13 Jul 2022 | Mark Zweig – Confessions of an entrepreneur who has led successful scaling businesses | 01:00:00 | |
Mark is an Entrepreneur, Teacher, Writer, Speaker, and Vistage Chair. Mark started his entrepreneurial career early selling bicycles on the street corner of his childhood home at age eight or nine. He is the Founder of two Inc 500/5000 companies – Zweig Group (formerly Zweig White) and Mark Zweig, Inc. He built, sold, and bought back and resold his interest Zweig Group, a management consulting, publishing, media and training company founded in 1988. He built Mark Zweig, a design/ build/ contract/ development company which he founded in 2005. Mark has also been an owner and investor in a number of other ventures and served on the BODs of a dozen or so privately held companies throughout the US. He has written more than a dozen books on management such as Management from A to Zweig, Management ideas that Work and Find the Lost Dollars. He also published the Zweig Letter, the leading management newsletter for the AE (architecture and engineering) industry for more than 28 years. He is also an Executive in-residence teaching entrepreneurship at the Sam M. Walton College of the Business at the University of Arkansas. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “You better have a purpose, or it will all become meaningless.” Contact Mark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-schilling-2b4b5322/ Buy Mark’s Books Management From A to Zweig, Revised Edition Link to book: mybook.to/managementfromAtoZweig Look out for Mark’s new book ‘Confessions of an Entrepreneur’ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Adam Coffey: How to master business growth and private equity | 01:13:11 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Adam Coffey, CEO, Board Member, CEO Coach, #1 Best Selling Author (x3), Global Educator, Top 1% Speaker & US Army Veteran. We talked about a range of topics including, the top three rules you need to know for success in business, the different types of private equity firms you need to know, why you need to know the 30, 20, 10 rule, things you need to know when choosing a private equity partner, how to increase your profits for success, why you need to know how money works, why businesses do not need to fear private equity, how to plan for success when working with private equity, how to build a successful business, the power of private equity creating successful businesses, the truth about fired CEOs that you need to know, what you need to know about partnering with private equity, why success in business leads to self-limiting beliefs, how to maximise private equity partnerships for wealth creation and so much more… About Adam Joining us today is Adam Coffey, a veteran in CEO advisory and leadership. Adam's background is impressive, spanning from his early days in the U.S. Army to leading roles at GE and his significant impact in the private equity world. Adam started his career journey with just $150 and a strong military discipline. He carried these leadership skills over to the business sector, becoming the president and CEO of three major private-equity-backed service companies, achieving 58 acquisitions and numerous successful business exits. He's also a bestselling author, with books like 'The Private Equity Playbook' and 'The Exit Strategy Playbook' that serve as essential guides for anyone in the business sphere. Beyond writing, Adam dedicates time to teaching executive MBA students at UCLA Anderson, sharing his knowledge with future business leaders. Contact Adam: Website: https://adamecoffey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 13 Dec 2023 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Cynthia Dearin - Why you need to take your company global | 00:51:57 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Cynthia Dearin, international business strategist. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to build personal relationships need to do first balanced mindset why you need to explore spam beyond your backyard what you need to do before you expand globally how to build a global team of excellence the blueprint you need to know for international success why you need research and empathy and international business and so much more… About Cynthia Cynthia is an international business strategist empowering leaders to scale globally and make a global impact. She's a former diplomat, management consultant, and CEO of the Australia-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry. In 2013, she founded Dearin & Associates, assisting prominent organizations and smaller companies in creating international strategies for global success. She's on a mission to help businesses amplify their impact worldwide. Contact Cynthia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadearin/?originalSubdomain=au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.dearin.global Twitter: @cynthiadearin Email: cynthia.dearin@dearinassociates.com The Book: Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 09 Apr 2025 | Dr. John Demartini: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality | 00:51:11 | |
In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Dr. John Demartini, a world-renowned human behaviour specialist, educator, international bestselling author, and founder of the Demartini Institute. With decades of experience in unlocking human potential, Dr. Demartini has empowered millions across the globe to live inspired, purpose-driven lives by aligning their actions with their highest values. His unique value determination process has transformed the way entrepreneurs and leaders understand themselves, make decisions, and scale with clarity. In this enlightening conversation, we explore: ✅ What You Think… You Become – and how your inner dialogue shapes your destiny Whether you’re a founder, leader, or visionary entrepreneur, this episode is packed with transformational insights to help you scale your business and live a life aligned with who you truly are. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how living in congruence with your highest values unlocks limitless potential—personally and professionally.
Connect with Dr. John Demartini: 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjohndemartini 🌐 Website: https://drdemartini.com/about/dr-john-demartini About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast:ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling:
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| 23 Mar 2022 | Cameron Herold – How to use the vivid vision concept to help make your dreams happen when scaling a business | 01:03:10 | |
Known by Many Leaders as “The Business Growth Guru” Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, best-selling author, and speaker. He’s the mastermind behind hundreds of companies’ exponential growth and he’s touched thousands of businesses indirectly through his work. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he’d helped build his first two $100 million companies. By the age of 42, Cameron had engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. His companies landed over 5,200 media placements in those same six years, including coverage on 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. He is a best-selling author and has published five books including The Miracle Morning, Double Double, Meetings Suck, Free PR, and Vivid Vision. According to Cameron, vision statements don’t work and for those business leaders listening today that think they just need to update or review their vision statement, Cameron Herold would recommend that you flush it down the toilet and start again. Key points we talk about include:
Key Takeaway “Entrepreneurs need to tell themselves that their role is to share the vision, infuse people with energy and help remove obstacles for people.” Contact Cameron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://cameronherold.com/ Your Vision Statement Sucks | Cameron Herold | TEDxVancouver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCgK5M3hY8Y Invest in Your Leaders Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ Buy the book: Vivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool for Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3D1tupp Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3L2HAcV Simple Scaling book Check our Amazon Best-Seller book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling:
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| 14 Dec 2022 | Ryan Gottfredson - How to develop the right mindset to achieve anything you want | 01:21:39 | |
In this episode I’m speaking with Ryan Gottfredson and we talk about mindset development strategies, how we make meaning of failure, problems, and mistakes, the three types of mindset, exemplars of cognitive thinking, how to upgrade our mindsets, questions business leaders need to ask themselves to change their mindset, actions you can take to change your mindset and so much more… About Ryan Gottfredson Ryan is the cutting-edge mindset author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership.” a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best seller. We have an exclusive as Ryan’s latest book ‘The Elevated Leader – Level Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development’ is being launched today. Ryan helps improve organisations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. He also works with organizations to develop their leaders and improve their culture (collective mindsets). As a respected authority and researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behavior, Ryan has published over 15 articles across a variety of journals including: Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Business Horizons, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and Journal of Leadership Studies. Contact Ryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangottfredson/ Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/ Ryan’s Book The Elevated Leader, Level up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Raj Sisodia: The truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership (Part 1) | 00:48:54 | |
In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the challenges it presents. Raj highlights the crisis of meaning and purpose that many people experience in midlife and the importance of personal growth and healing for effective leadership. He concludes by discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies in organizations and the transformative experience he had in the Amazon rainforest. Raj emphasizes the importance of truth and reconciliation for societal healing and progress. He offers timeless takeaways, including self-healing, living by the principles of love, simplicity, and truth, and cultivating personal power and unconditional love. Contact Raj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Website: https://rajsisodia.com/ Buy the book: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling-Proven-Principles-Business/dp/1544525893/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MC76J0J1RHZJ&keywords=simple+scaling&qid=1692375132&sprefix=simple+scaling+%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 09 Oct 2024 | Jamie Waller - Why I Want To See Job Ads Seeking Dyslexic Thinkers! | 01:05:20 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, we’re thrilled to have Jamie Waller — entrepreneur, dyslexia advocate, and author of The Dyslexic Edge. We’ll explore his vision for job ads that seek dyslexic thinkers and how his motto of being kind, useful, and present leads to success. Jamie will share how dyslexia didn’t hinder him but fueled his fortune and discuss the idea that dyslexia can be more than just a disability. We’ll also dive into his secret to daily success, focusing on paying yourself first, and discuss the entrepreneurial spirit of dyslexics. Finally, Jamie will highlight the importance of kindness in business and reveal why successful partnerships are priceless. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! About Jamie Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re thrilled to have Jamie, a remarkable entrepreneur who has defied the odds to achieve success. Born with dyslexia, ADHD, and color blindness, and raised in East London, Jamie found support through the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince’s Trust. By age sixteen, after eleven years with the Imps, he launched his first business, and has since created and sold multiple companies worldwide, showcasing the power of thinking differently as a dyslexic entrepreneur. Jamie is the Founder and former Chair of the Prince’s Trust Enterprise Network, a sponsor of the Imps, and the author of Unsexy Business (2017) and The Dyslexic Edge (2024). As an advocate for those with dyslexia, Jamie champions change through his media brand, The Dyslexic Entrepreneur. Outside of work, he embarks on thrilling adventures, from sailing oceans to riding motorcycles around the world. Get ready for a conversation about resilience, innovation, and transforming challenges into success. Contact Jamie LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamie-waller Website: https://jamiewaller.co.uk About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 28 Aug 2024 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin: Season’s 13 most powerful moments | 00:41:32 | |
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to once again welcome my business partner, Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our most powerful moments from Season 13 and discuss how unlocking motivation by aligning with your values has reshaped our approach to both business and life. We explore the transformative effects of self-reflection on health, sharing personal insights on how practices like cold water swims have become the ultimate reset. Our recap highlights inspirational stories from our guests, delving into the healing power of love and gratitude and why self-reflection is crucial for overall well-being. We also examine the shortcomings of most workplace wellness programs and share strategies on how to turn trauma into triumph. Join us for an inspiring narrative filled with growth, healing, and the wisdom drawn from our extraordinary experiences and guests. About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research examples of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | Simon Alexander Ong: Why You're Wasting Your Life (And How to Stop) | 01:07:06 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, I had an enlightening conversation with Simon Alexander Ong, a life coach, author, and speaker known for his work in personal development. Simon, the author of Energise, discusses why you're wasting your life (and how to stop), the impact of daily routines on shaping our future, and the importance of a mindset shift for success. We explored how changing your routine can change your life, the societal influences on creativity, and the benefits of embracing uncertainty. Simon also shared insights on controlling the controllable, the power of intention in business growth, a quick mood-transforming exercise, and the significance of knowing yourself to unlock your energy. About Simon Alexander: Our guest, Simon Alexander Ong, is a distinguished life coach, author, and speaker renowned for his focus on personal development and achieving ambitious goals. As the author of Energise, Simon emphasises self-investment, personal growth, and the transformative power of coaching. With a background in finance and a passion for design, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his work. Known for his dedication to fitness, interest in martial arts, and ability to speak Singlish, Simon engages with his audience through newsletters, social media, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Join us as Simon shares his insights on acting now, shaping your future with daily routines, embracing uncertainty, and harnessing the power of intention and self-awareness for personal and professional growth. Contact: Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 10 Aug 2022 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin – Recapping on our favourite moments from Season Five | 00:49:56 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce Claire Colvin. Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award-winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment. Finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. In today’s episode, Brendan and Claire talk about:
Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Link to Scaling Your Business Templates https://simplescaling.com/scalex-templates Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 11 Oct 2023 | Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business | 01:13:31 | |
Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business In today’s episode I chat with Mac Lackey, an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. In today’s conversation we talk about, why you need to see your business through a buyers eyes, why you need to sell your business on value and never on financial multiples, how to create an irresistible story with selling your business, you need unshakable conviction to be successful, the story you need to tell to sell your business, why you need to surround yourself with smart people, the three things you need to know to sell your business, why you need an irresistibly great story to sell your business, why you need to have work life balance to be a success, why you need grip people to scale your business how to make it easy to sell your business, the things that make your business unattractive to buyers and more… About Mac Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies (all seven or eight figure exits). Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business North Carolina, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures include: KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington) and InternetSoccer Network (acquired by division of News Corp/Sky). He additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors for Lending Tree (NASDAQ: TREE) for over five years and is currently an angel investor in over 50 companies. He is the author of the eBook, ‘Creating the Exit Opportunity’. Mac was a collegiate All-American and played professional soccer before starting his first Internet company in 1995. Contact Mac Website: www.maclackey.com Website: www.exitdna.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maclackey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maclackey Get the eBook, ‘Creating the Exit Opportunity’ - https://exitdna.com/book/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 14 Sep 2022 | Brian Keane – The Four Quadrants of Living a Full Life and How to Manage Fear | 01:09:04 | |
Brian Keane, known as Brian Keane Fitness online is a Reps qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Nutritionist. Over the past seven years, he has gone from working full time as primary school teacher to one of Ireland’s leading thought leaders on all thing’s health, fitness, and nutrition. He has had mainstream features everywhere from the UK and Irish Daily Mail, Star and Mirror to Men’s and Women’s Health Magazine. On top of his ever-growing social media platforms which have a combined total of well over a quarter of a million followers, he also hosts one of Ireland and the UK’s top health podcast which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts. Brian’s online fitness programs have over a thousand graduates every single year. In his programs, he helps people reach their weight loss, fitness, or body composition goal by giving them sustainable fitness programs alongside changing their entire mindset when it comes to food. Brian isn’t a calorie in, calorie out nutritional coach, nor is he a low carb, vegan or paleo advocate. His philosophy is all about finding a nutritional plan that works for you as an individual and showing that your mindset around nutrition is more important than the actual diet plan you are on. Brian has authored four books, three of which were Amazon best-sellers including, The Fitness Mindset, Rewire your Mindset, The Keane Edge and Leaner, Stronger, Faster. Over the past seven years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest and was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ in Dublin for their 2018 wellness event. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “Don’t forget the flowers at your feet when you are reaching for the moon.” Contact Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briankeanefitness Twitter: https://twitter.com/briank019 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briankeanefitness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianKeaneFitness Check out Brian Keane’s Podcast BFK Podcast available on all major podcast platforms Buy Brian’s Book Rewire Your Mindset. Available on Amazon Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Aidan McCullen - The importance of developing a psyche for scaling a business and knowing thyself | 01:21:03 | |
Aidan McCullen is the host and founder of the Innovation Show, broadcast globally and on Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTE. It’s also the only English-speaking show on Finland’s Business FM! It boasts such guests as Seth Godin, Rita McGrath and Charles Handy, and boasts Visa founder, Dee Hock, and Bill Gates amongst its listeners. Aidan is the author of the recently published book “Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organisations and Life” with Wiley. Aidan’s work as a change consultant, speaker, facilitator, and workshop leader is based on his direct experience of reinvention in his own life and career. During his time as a professional rugby player, he won over 100 caps playing for Leinster, Toulouse and London Irish, as well as becoming a full Ireland Rugby International. In his business life he developed the digital eco-system for Communicorp Radio Group, served as Head of Innovation for RTE (Ireland’s National broadcaster), worked as an innovation consultant for Global company Katawave, and sits on the board of National Broadband Ireland. He has also created and delivers a module on Emerging Technology Trends in Dublin’s Trinity College Business School, which is ranked 1st in Ireland and in the top 100 globally. Aidan’s mastery of transformation in his own career from professional athlete to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognized innovators in digital media has led to him being recognised as a thought leader in business transformation. Aidan believes that you cannot change business models until you change mental models. You cannot change what people do until you change how people think. Today we discuss:
Quote “Mistakes as the source of learning as long as they're not repeat mistakes are absolutely essential because when it comes to invention and innovation mistakes are symbiotic with those processes of invention and innovation. You have to make mistakes when you're trying something new. Celebrate them and if you can, I encourage you to create a Kintsugi Wall which is a wall which highlights the things you have tried and didn't work. It might have been timing, you might have been too early to the marketplace, you may have articulated it in the wrong way but if you harness and keep that idea, someone may come along and say, “Do you remember that idea…What if?’ And that’s Kintsugi thinking.” Contact Aidan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/ Useful Resources theinnovationshow.io Buy Aidan’s Book “Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organisations and Life” Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3N0s9Df Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3a5nVf9 Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Nick Bradley - How to scale your business fast and get investment | 00:58:57 | |
In this episode I’m speaking with Nick Bradley and we cover a range of topics including how to scale a business quickly, how to get investment and the difference between private equity and Venture Capital, when you should seek to exit your business, the top three questions every business leader should be asking themselves right now and the importance of mindset. About Nick Nick Bradley is a world-renowned business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors, building high-value companies. Over the last decade, he has built, scaled, bought, and sold 24 businesses with a combined valuation of $5.2 billion dollars. He also works with Private Equity and Venture Capital firms across the UK and the US leading business turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions, and scale-ups. He is also the co-founder of The Fielding Group, a growth consultancy that helps companies improve business performance. In addition to this, Nick owns 7 other businesses and is always looking to build his portfolio via acquisitions and joint ventures. He is absolutely committed to personal growth, becoming the best version of himself, and inspiring others to achieve the same. His mission is to help create business empires with impact – bringing entrepreneurial skillset and mindset to people all over the world as a driving force of progression and prosperity. Contact Nick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealnickbradley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenickbradley About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Claire Colvin Season 15 Recap: Leadership, Culture, and Growth Unpacked | 00:44:34 | |
Episode Description: In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m thrilled to once again welcome my business partner, Claire Colvin. Claire and I reflect on the most powerful moments from Season 15, diving deep into the key themes that have shaped our journey of discovery in scaling businesses through their people. With a wealth of experience as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs, Claire has helped high-growth companies scale by building people-centred structures and systems. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly expanding global organisation, she played a pivotal role in enabling the company to scale significantly across six continents. Claire and I embarked on an extensive research journey to uncover what truly drives successful scaling. In this episode, we break down: ✅ Accidental Managers – The leadership crisis no one talks about Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or aspiring manager, this episode is packed with real-world insights and actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence and scale with purpose. 🎧 Listen now to gain the leadership edge! Connect with Claire Colvin:🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast:ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders! | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Maura Thomas - How to attract the best talent and energise your team | 00:59:00 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Maura Thomas about how to attract the best talent, energize your team, and be the leader in your market. We talked about a range of topics including the one simple phrase every business leaders needs to know to be less distracted, how leaders can energise their team and reduce stress, how to attract the best people, how to improve the communication of the team and business, the three pitfalls of urgent, pressurised business cultures, the one superpower you need to make mindful choices, why business leaders have enormous influence on their employees, why this one thing makes business productivity plummet, why you need to focus your attention on what you want and so much more… About Maura Maura Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered Productivity™ System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, L’Oreal, and Dell. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine. Maura is frequently featured in major business outlets including Business Insider, Fast Company, and Washington Post, and she’s also a regular contributor to both Forbes and the Harvard Business Review, with articles there viewed over a million times. Contact Maura Website: https://maurathomas.com/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping our favourite moments from Season 1 on how to successfully scale your business | 00:48:34 | |
Over the past 23 years Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders, founders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across 6 continents. Prior to that, she spent almost 15 years with an award winning, technology SME, which operated in a highly competitive environment. The company was growing 30% year on year, first organically and then through acquisitions, winning major contracts and attracting some of the best talent in the industry. A growing awareness that finding great talent is the #1 reason why businesses are unable to scale drove Claire to explore this further and in 2019, Claire and I became business partners and started out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identifying the key attributes that made them successful. Our research culminated in us writing a book, SIMPLE Scaling, Ten Proven Principles to 10x Your Business, which will be published later this year. In today’s episode, Claire and I will be recapping on our favourite moments from the series, the lessons that can be learned from the guests on the show, the takeaways we will adopt moving forward and how people are our greatest enabler when scaling a business. Listen out for:
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About the Host He currently acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of the CDE Group), a company he co-promoted in 2006. In 2019, he co-led the successful private equity funding round which secured investment from IIFL, India’s leading integrated financial services group to support the company’s future growth ambitions throughout the Asia region. In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors UK Young Director of the Year and Overall Director of the Year. An avid sportsman and advocate of self-leadership through good well-being practices, Brendan is also training to become a Wim Hof Method instructor.
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| 07 Sep 2022 | Chris Voss – How to successfully negotiate when scaling a business | 01:01:18 | |
Chris Voss is widely known for being a kidnapping and hostage negotiator, spending 24 years at the forefront of prominent FBI cases. As a member of the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, Chris played a pivotal role in 150 hostage negotiations where he persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Some of Chris’ most prominent cases include monitoring the landmark bomb plot in New York City and investigating into the World Trade Centre bombing in 1993. Other prominent cases include negotiations to free Jill Carroll in Iraq and Steve Centanni in the Gaza Strip. His work has taken him all over the globe, having also performed hostage negotiation in places such as Haiti, Columbia, and the Philippines. During his time in service, Chris received top-tier training from the FBI and was also educated by Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. Upon his retirement from the FBI back in 2007, Chris began dedicating his time as a lecturer at the USC Marshall School of Business and as an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Collating his expertise of negotiation, Chris has authored the book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. He has also been sought to speak regularly on a variety of television channels including the likes of Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. Today, Chris runs a master class titled The Art of Negotiation and uses his skills of negotiation to help teach business negotiation to his budding students. Chris Founded the Black Swan Group, channelling his expertise into his business helping others to solve business communication problems and brings to bear his years of experience in international crisis and negotiation. Now he’s teaching you his field-tested strategies to help you in everyday negotiations, whether you’re aiming to improve your salary, the service you receive, or your relationships. Get stronger communication skills, game-changing insights into human nature, and more of what you want out of life. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “I’m genuinely curious about what you have to say and where you coming from. I'm going to have a positive state of mind. It's impossible to be angry and curious simultaneously. If you are curious, you are smarter, you see patterns more quickly, you find out where the other side is coming from. Now, when you are curious about the person you're talking to, they love it. They want to talk to you. You are developing rapport that they feel very engaged with. They then open up to you. You do two things at the same time. You develop a rapport where you are gathering information instead of one or the other which then become an accelerator in your business relationship.” Contact Chris Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/home Subscribe to the blog: https://blog.blackswanltd.com/the-edge Buy Chris’s Book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: https://amzn.to/3KMsNnN Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | David Allen – How To Get Things Done For Stress Free Productivity | 00:58:32 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with David Allen about his book ‘Getting Things Done: The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity’. We talked about a range of topics including, why scaling your business will make you a true leader, three powerful tips for success in business and life, why creating lists can change your life for the better, how to master mundane tasks and free up your time, how to instil getting things done in your team, why you need to lose control to achieve success, how to organise yourself to get things done, how to make sure you capture your best ideas, why you need to know the difference between doing and done in business, how to manage your workload more productively, the 5 steps you need to know to get things done, what you need to do to scale your business, the one piece of advice on how to get control of your life, how to create space in your mind for clarity and so much more… About David Allen In today's episode, we are thrilled to introduce a world-renowned expert in the field of productivity, David Allen. As the author of the best-selling book "Getting Things Done," David has revolutionized the way people approach time management, workflow, and personal organization. David's journey began with a desire to find a better way to manage the chaos of everyday life. He started his career as a management consultant, but it was his insatiable curiosity and passion for problem-solving that led him to create the GTD (Getting Things Done) methodology. The GTD system has since been embraced by millions around the world, allowing them to maximize their productivity and achieve a sense of clarity and control in their lives. As a speaker, coach, and author, David has dedicated more than three decades to refining and sharing his expertise. His innovative approach to productivity has earned him accolades and praise from top-tier publications, as well as a loyal following of professionals and enthusiasts alike. David's teachings emphasize the importance of capturing ideas, clarifying tasks, organizing priorities, and executing plans, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Contact David Allen: Website: https://www.gettingthingsdone.com Youtube: https://www.gettingthingsdone.com/youtube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidallengtd/?originalSubdomain=nl Buy the book (link to Amazon copy): Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Mollie Eastman - Ignoring Sleep is Ruining Your Life and Business | 01:10:00 | |
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I had an enlightening conversation with Mollie Eastman, a renowned sleep specialist. Mollie began by discussing how ignoring your sleep is ruining your life and business, how mastering your sleep leads to mastering your life. She talks about strategies to improve sleep quality without disrupting daily routines and how timing meals and exercise impacts sleep. Mollie also addressed how leaders can master their wake-up routines for better sleep, emphasising the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule. We delved into the controversial impact of light on health, where Mollie highlighted the significant yet often overlooked effects light exposure has on sleep quality, stressing the urgent need for awareness and better practices within daily habits. She also explored the scary truth about insufficient sleep and its implications on overall well-being, emphasising why sleep is key to maintaining peak professional performance. Throughout our conversation, Mollie underscored the secrets to achieving continuous and quality sleep About Mollie: Our guest, Mollie Eastman, is a renowned sleep specialist whose expertise has transformed the way business leaders and entrepreneurs approach rest and productivity. With a background in cognitive psychology and a master’s degree in sleep medicine from Harvard Medical School, Mollie has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between science and the business world. She understands the critical impact sleep has on decision-making, creativity, and leadership. Mollie has worked with a wide range of professionals, from startup founders to executives in Fortune 500 companies, providing tailored strategies to improve sleep quality and, consequently, professional performance. Her innovative approach combines the latest research with practical solutions, making her a sought-after speaker and consultant in the corporate wellness space. Join us as Mollie shares her profound insights on mastering sleep to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall well-being in the professional sphere. Welcome, Mollie. Contact Mollie: Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 23 Aug 2023 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Kevin Shulman: The truth behind setting powerful goals for success | 00:57:36 | |
In today’s episode I chat with Kevin Shulman, author of ‘Goal-Setting Bootcamp’. In today’s conversation we talk all about goals and how to achieve them including, how to guarantee that you will hit your goals, how to know you have too many goals, how to set and win at achieving your goals, how to set SMARTYS goals and smash them, the different types of goals you need to consider. how to unlock your personal goals for success the one thing that leads to successful sales, the one truth about the need for accountability partners, why you need to figure out what is really important in your life and have a personal purpose, why you need to sacrifice to achieve your goals and more… About Kevin Kevin is President of Shulman & Associates/Sandler training, where he has been training business owners, sales managers and salespeople to help them grow their business and reach their full potential. He is the author of ‘Goal-Setting Bootcamp’ which provides a practical ‘how-to’ approach with goal setting. It is designed for anyone with dreams and visions for success both personally and professionally. Contact Kevin Website: Kevin Shulman (Sandler) Buy the book: Goal-Setting Bootcamp About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Andrew Sillitoe – The Four Keys business leaders need to support sustainable scaling | 00:56:41 | |
Andrew Sillitoe is a business psychologist, author, and speaker. His innovative approach to leadership and work-life balance has earned him invitations to work with a range of global companies, including Pfizer, Nationwide, Virgin, and the BBC. Today Andrew is the CEO at Team Head Coach which runs the UK’s number- one training company for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to succeed in business, health, relationships, and mindset. Andrew has authored two books including, ‘The Four Keys: How to Win in Your Business, Body, Relationships, and Mindset’ and ‘Manage The Mist: How to develop winning mindset and create high performing teams.’ Throughout Andrew’s life sport and business have always been intertwined. He was the first British player to play professional roller hockey in North America, competing for his country and was fortunate enough to pull on the jersey in 11 world championships. When he wasn’t competing, he was managing teams, consulting with CEOs, and working as a performance coach with business leaders and teams throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. It was here in 2012 that he first identified the role of a ‘player-coach’ in business and where he saw high-performance contributors who were skilled at what they did become overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious because of what was happening in their business. He identified some glaring problems including lack of formal leadership training, poor time management skills, poor communication, an inability to delegate, but even with all this they were still performing well. Key points we talk about include:
Key Takeaway ‘Think about life in four keys - your business, your body, your relationship and your mindset. Some people think that they have got to be 100% at all of them. Like an equaliser, sometimes when you're scaling a business you think you need to be all in on the business putting in 12 to 13-hour days and 50-hour weeks, but it doesn't mean we switch the other three off which is sometimes what happens. We can become blind to the fact that it's more than that and business leaders need to ask themselves that if they only focus on work how will that show up in my relationships, what can I do for my body and my mind?’ Contact Andrew Website: https://andrewsillitoe.com/ Buy the books: The 4 Keys: How to Win in Your Business, Body, Relationships, and Mindset: mybook.to/The-4-Keys Managing the Mist: How to Develop Winning Mind-Sets and Create High Performing Teams: mybook.to/managing-the-mist Get the Simple Scaling book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in six continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Jamil Qureshi - Why you need to make success a choice | 01:00:24 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamil Qureshi, TEDx Speaker, Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Author. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that success is a choice, the one thing you shouldn't be motivated by, why you don't need experts to solve your challenges, the questions you need to ask to challenge your belief system, why you need to know the difference between purpose and vision, the one word you need to avoid as a leader, questions you need to ask your team for innovative thinking, why you need to be curious to succeed, what you need to do to maintain high performance, why you need gamification to think big, why we need healthy debate to make sense of the world and why you should test assumptions to achieve greatness and why you need to say yes more than no and so much more… About Jamil Jamil Qureshi is a leading expert in performance psychology, known for working with top athletes and businesses worldwide. He has helped six individuals reach World Number 1 in their fields, including 22 golfers in the top 50 and 2 world number one golfers. Jamil has also collaborated with English Premiership football clubs, Formula 1 drivers, and the 2009 England Ashes-winning cricketers. In the business world, he has worked with companies like Coca Cola, Hewlett Packard, Emirates Airlines, Serco, Marks and Spencer, and Royal Bank of Scotland, focusing on leadership and change management. Jamil is a renowned speaker on various aspects of performance psychology, leadership, cultural change, and team performance. Contact Jamil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Buy Jamil’s Book The Mind Coach: Be the person you really want to be About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 07 Aug 2024 | John Assaraf - Suffering ends when self-leadership begins | 01:08:37 | |
In today’s episode, we sit down with John Assaraf who is known as “The Brain Whisperer”. John is a high-performance success coach and leading behavioural neuroscience researcher. In today’s discussion, we discuss why suffering ends when self-leadership begins, how to train your mind and unlock superhuman focus, how to unleash your inner symphony with life changing secrets, how to turn your vision into millions and scale your business fast, the hidden key to explosive business growth, how to master yourself in 60 seconds, how to write your life's blockbuster and be the hero, how to stop f#cking around and the only 3 things successful CEOs do daily. Intro to John On today’s episode welcome John Assaraf. Known as "The Brain Whisperer," John is a renowned high performance success coach and a leading behavioural neuroscience researcher. He has graced the stages of Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As the CEO and co-founder, John dramatically scaled Re/Max of Indiana from its inception to a powerhouse with 85 offices and 1,200 sales associates, achieving annual sales of over $4 billion. He also played a pivotal role in launching Bamboo/IPIX, leading it to a public offering on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 billion. John is the author of four books, including two New York Times bestsellers that have been translated into 35 languages. He's the innovator behind the "Innercise" movement and has appeared in 11 films, including "The Secret" and "Quest For Success" alongside Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Currently, as CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, John dedicates his expertise to helping individuals enhance their mindset to achieve their aspirations more swiftly and effortlessly. Contact John: Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/ Instagram: John Assaraf (@johnassaraf) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnassaraf Please use this link for any promo > https://links.myneurogym. Also giving you some swipe copy for any email promo as well: https://docs.google.com/
About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling:
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| 19 Feb 2025 | Lord Mark Price: How to Fix a Toxic Work Environment | 00:56:10 | |
In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, we welcome Lord Mark Price, former Managing Director of Waitrose, former Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and founder of WorkL, the global employee experience platform. Mark shares his deep expertise in leadership, workplace happiness, and the critical link between employee well-being and business success. Drawing on decades of experience in leadership, commerce, and government, Mark reveals what great leaders do differently, the biggest leadership hack that transforms workplaces, and why financial success alone doesn’t lead to happiness. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or team builder, this episode delivers powerful insights into creating a thriving workplace culture. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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About Lord Mark Price:Lord Mark Price is a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for workplace happiness. As the former Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, he played a pivotal role in shaping one of the UK’s most respected retail brands. He is the founder of WorkL, an employee experience platform helping organisations drive engagement and improve performance. A member of the House of Lords, Mark has also served as Minister of State for Trade and Investment and is a Non-Executive Director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. He has authored several books on leadership, happiness, and workplace culture, including his latest, Happy Economics. Learn More About Lord Mark Price: Website: https://www.workl.co Book: Happy Economics – Available now About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling:ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders grow their businesses using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. Learn more about Simple Scaling:
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| 13 Oct 2021 | Tom Kolditz - How to build trust and respect as a leader in a scaling business | 01:00:30 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to introduce Tom Kolditz, the founding Director of the Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. The Doerr Institute was recognised in 2019 as the top university leader development program by the Association of Leadership Educators and named the 4th Leader Development Program in the world by Global Gurus, London. He has been named as a leadership Thought Leader by the Leader to Leader Institute and as a Top Leader Development Professional by Leadership Excellence. In 2020, he has continued to be ranked in the global top 25 coaches and in 2021, the #6 Start-up expert worldwide. He developed the concept of in extremis leadership—an original crisis leadership model—while serving in the oil fields and palace cities in Iraq. His book on that topic, In Extremis Leadership: Leading as if Your Life Depended On It, is used in at least 8 service academies in the US, China, Japan, and Israel. His second book, Leadership Reckoning: Can Higher Education Develop the Leaders We Need, is driving a leader development reform movement in higher education in collaboration with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In today’s episode, Tom talks about:
Key Takeaway “Leadership is about giving people what they need. It's not about the quality of an individual or a style. People don't care about style; they just have needs. You need to see the world through the eyes of your people to influence and motivate them and give them direction and purpose”. About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 04 May 2022 | Norman Crowley – The importance of developing psyche by doing the inner work when scaling a business | 00:51:23 | |
Norman is an inspirational international entrepreneur who founded multiple successful businesses including The Cloud - Europe's largest WIFI operator, Inspired Gaming Group - the world's largest company in the server-based gaming domain, Trinity Commerce - one of the first eCommerce services companies in the world and Crowley Carbon. He has successfully grown numerous businesses from start-ups to millions in annual sales through effective business planning, creative sales techniques, and innovative marketing. Listed as one of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs, he was nominated for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year and is known for his contagious passion for excellence, his talent for resourceful business solutions, and a capacity for motivational leadership. Today we discuss:
Quote “When you get up in the morning whether it's minding your children, or creating a startup or whatever you are doing, that is what defines you. The money is just points in the game. Don't confuse money being important with the reason why you're doing it. Money is just the speedometer that's telling you how fast you’re going. It's really about what are you doing and the way you work. What I have learned by not retiring at 28 is that it's about the work which is why we were probably doing 6½ days a week and very long days and I haven't needed to work in 25 years.” Contact Norman Twitter: @Normancrowley1 Website: www.coolplanet.ie Website: (cool electric cars): www.studioava.com/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Dr. Geoff Smart – The ‘A’ Method for Optimal Hiring and the characteristics of a high performing team when Scaling a Business | 01:28:59 | |
Today, I am speaking with Dr. Geoff Smart. Dr. Geoff Smart is the Chairman & Founder of ghSMART. Founded in 1995, ghSMART helps Fortune 500 CEOs & boards, billionaire entrepreneurs, and heads of state to confidently achieve their goals through hiring, developing, and leading talented teams. ghSMART serves clients globally from its 12 offices in North America and Europe. For three consecutive years, Forbes named ghSMART the best management consulting firm in its industry segment, based on thousands of surveys of business leaders. The firm was named one of the world’s top firms in the book The Art of Managing Professional Services. ghSMART is the subject of two Harvard Business School Cases, titled “ghSMART & Co.: Pioneering in Professional Services.” The firm has published three bestselling books. Who: The A Method for Hiring (Smart & Street) is a New York Times bestseller that is currently ranked #1 on Amazon.com on the topic of hiring talented teams. Shanghai Daily named Who a “Top 5 Business Book in China,” Globe and Mail named it the “#1 Best Business Book of the Year,” and the book was also listed in the 2015 Inc. Magazine article, “19 of the Best Books Written by Super‐Successful CEOs.” Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success (Smart, Street, and Foster) is a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and appeared on an international newspaper’s list of “The 10 Best Business Books of 2015.” The CEO Next Door (Botelho & Powell) is a critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller. In addition, Dr. Smart published Leadocracy: Hiring More Great Leaders (Like You) into Government, a New York Times bestseller which won the IPPY Award and the Axiom Book Award for #1 Best Business Book of the Year. In the 1990s, Dr. Smart co‐created the Topgrading brand for talent management. He earned a B.A. in Economics with honors from Northwestern University, and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Claremont Graduate University, where he was a student of management guru Peter F. Drucker. Key points we talk about include:
Key Takeaway Great businesses are founded under the premise that helps someone solve a real need or problem. It is about building a business that has a big impact on others. Scaling a business without purpose would be blindly trying to make the revenue and profits go up without much regard for those who benefit.” Contact Geoff Buy the book Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success Book Recommendations Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3NRTQPA The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People into World-Class Leaders Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3Jox8eE Simple Scaling book About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Edward Keelan - The #1 reason you won't get investment – And how to fix it | 01:08:32 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, we’re thrilled to have Edward Keelan, a partner at Octopus Ventures. With a focus on B2B software and extensive experience in venture capital, Edward will discuss the #1 reason startups fail to secure investment and how to fix it. We’ll explore the journey from startup to scale-up, the challenges founders must face, and how to determine if your business is scalable. Edward will emphasise the importance of stopping the Rolls-Royce mentality and being present in the moment while highlighting the cost of greed and why a purpose-driven approach matters. Additionally, he’ll tackle the global challenge of whether businesses can grow responsibly, unlock the secrets to explosive business growth, and provide clarity on how to pitch your business effectively. Drawing from his experiences as a dyslexic entrepreneur, Edward’s insights promise to be both inspiring and actionable. Don’t miss this engaging conversation! About Edward Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re thrilled to have Edward, a distinguished partner at Octopus Ventures, one of the UK’s leading venture capital firms. Since 2008, Edward has specialised in B2B software, overseeing deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. His journey began at Rolls-Royce, but it was during his time at KorteQ that he discovered his true passion for startups, igniting his enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. Outside of his role at Octopus, Edward actively engages with the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School and the University of Oxford, sharing his insights on early-stage investing and mentoring aspiring companies. As a dyslexic entrepreneur, Edward’s story is one of persistence and innovative thinking, demonstrating how he leverages his unique perspective to drive success. Get ready for a conversation about entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and the power of embracing one’s differences. Contact Edward LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edward-keelan Website: octopusventures.com/team/b2b-software/edward-keelan Additional resources: Dismount the sales team merry-go-round https://octopusventures.com/ In praise of funnel metrics https://octopusventures.com/ The employee headcount calculator – firing for start ups
About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 08 Mar 2023 | Whitney Johnson – How to grow your people to grow your company for smart growth | 00:59:33 | |
In today’s conversation with Whitney Johnson we talk about how to grow your people to grow your company for smart growth, why you need to disrupt yourself to propel forward, how to emotionally regulate as a business leader to grow your company and people, how to harness the power of dopamine to achieve business success, the six stages of growth of business leaders, how to know you are on the right track in business and so much more. About Whitney Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors (disruptionadvisors.co), a tech-enabled talent development company, and an Inc. 5000 2020 honoree, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Named by Thinkers50 as one of the ten leading business thinkers in the world (2021), she advises executives across the globe on smart growth leadership: growing your people to grow your company. A Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon bestselling author, Whitney is a world class keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business Publishing’s Corporate Learning. She has 1.8 million followers on LinkedIn where she was selected as a Top Voice in 2020. Her course on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than one million times, and she hosts a weekly LinkedIn Live with a million+ cumulative views. In 2017, she was selected from more than 17,000 candidates for the initial cohort of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and was named as the #1 Talent Coach. Whitney is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, as well as author of three books and is the host of the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast which has millions of downloads. Contact Whitney Email: wj@thedisruptionadvisors.com Buy the book Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 24 Jan 2024 | Nancy Duarte - The secrets you need to know for effective communication | 00:51:53 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Nancy Duarte, Principal at Duarte, Inc. We talked about a range of topics including, how to get your people emotionally engaged in your vision, how I broke free from narcissistic influence for success, what you need to do to enhance your presentation skills, how to boost your motivation as an entrepreneur, how to turn your dream into a vision and a reality, how to craft a compelling story with contrast, what you need to do to create your perfect vision, why you need to create a vision for success in business and so much more… About Nancy Nancy Duarte, the renowned communication expert, featured in Fortune, Forbes, and more, heads Duarte, Inc., a firm responsible for crafting over a quarter of a million presentations for influential businesses, institutions, and authors worldwide. She's a persuasion specialist known for her unique methodology, applying storytelling and visual thinking principles to reshape audience beliefs and behaviours. Her latest book, 'The HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations,' is currently an HBR bestseller. Duarte, Inc., not only ranks as Silicon Valley's largest design firm but is also the fifth largest female employer in the region. Nancy's accolades include being named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the University of Southern Mississippi With 20+ years of experience, Nancy's firm has influenced global giants like Apple, Cisco, Facebook, and Google. She's authored three award-winning books, including 'Resonate' and 'Slide:ology,' both achieving significant success. Contact Nancy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyduarte/ Website and resources: https://www.duarte.com/resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancyduarte TEDx Talks: · Nancy Duarte uncovers common structure of greatest communicators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nYFpuc2Umk · The secret structure of Steve Job’s speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujYHR9kKA10 Buy the books Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Presentation Design DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 05 Oct 2022 | Cyriel Kortleven: How to lead in complex, changing environments and stimulate creativity in a scaling business | 01:04:06 | |
Cyriel Kortleven is a man who practises what he preaches – a veteran in the world of creativity and innovation, he has developed his impressive skills as a teacher and inspirational speaker by dreaming big and starting with tiny steps. In 2004, Cyriel started his own company and his mission in life became clear: to boost the creative & entrepreneurial mindset of professionals who are faced with change….which is pretty much everyone in business today. Cyriel stimulates people to break their fixed-thinking patterns and inspires them to unleash their full potential. For more than 20 years, he has been inspiring organisations like IKEA, NASA and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence and enthusiasm. His pragmatic advice has earned him the nickname The Simplifier and he believes that in an increasingly complex world, we need new simple perspectives to enable us to navigate uncertainty and to turn problems into opportunities. Cyriel has authored a number of books including The Change Mindset, which was launched last week, Yes and…Your Mental Agility, Yes and…Your Business, Yes and…Your Customer Service, Timespiration: a different look at time, less is More. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “You are not your emotions, you are not your fear.” Contact Cyriel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrielkortleven/ Website: https://www.cyrielkortleven.com/ The Idea Killers: https://www.cyrielkortleven.com/cmt-yes-and Buy Cyriel’s Book: The Change Mindset Link to book: https://rxe.me/9082935007 Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Jean Gomes: How to build wellbeing, strategic and innovation mindsets for the future | 01:10:07 | |
In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Jean Gomes about how to build wellbeing, strategic and innovation mindsets for the future. We covered a range of topics including, how to improve your connection to the world for greater wellbeing, what you need to know about mindset, how to embrace uncertainty and innovation and scale as an entrepreneur, why your negative emotions will make you stronger, how to understand fear and cope with it better, how to manage the fear of failure and succeed, how fully embracing vulnerability will make you stronger and so much more… About Jean Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing a true expert in the field of leadership, Jean Gomes. With over 30 years of consulting and advisory experience, Jean has worked with some of the world's most successful corporations, including Google, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft. As the CEO of the consulting company, Outside, Jean partners with companies to help leaders solve their greatest challenges using the new science of mindset. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of "Leading in a Non-Linear World", which explores how our mindset can be our greatest asset in facing the challenges of an uncertain and rapidly changing world. In addition, Jean co-authored the New York Times bestseller, "The Way We're Working Isn't Working" with Tony Schwartz. With his vast experience and deep knowledge of the complexities of modern leadership, Jean is the perfect guest to share his insights on leadership in today's fast-paced and unpredictable world. So, let's get started! Contact Jean Podcast: The Evolving Leader (available on all major podcasting platforms) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJeanGomes Buy the book. Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Michael J. Gelb - The seven steps to think like Leonardo da Vinci when scaling your business | 01:06:56 | |
In this episode, I’m speaking with Michael Gelb. Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. Michael is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, innovative leadership and executive coaching. Michael is a Senior Fellow at The Center for Humanistic Management and a member of the Leading People and Organizations Advisory Board at the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. He was also awarded a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, and co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar there for more than 10 years. In 1999, Michael was honored as “Brain of the Year” by the Brain Trust Charity – other recipients include Steven Hawking, Garry Kasparov and Edward De Bono. He is the author of 17 books including, How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Discover Your Genius, Innovate Like Edison, and The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies. Recent releases include The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World, co-authored with Prof. Raj Sisodia, and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career. Key points we talk about include:
Key Takeaway “Learning from experience of course means learning from mistakes and it's another reason that businesses don't scale. The more you scale, the easier it is to have a public fail. For Da Vinci there's no such thing as failure, there's just feedback.” Contact Michael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gelb/ Website: https://michaelgelb.com/home Webinar How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Supercharge Your Creativity! Buy the book: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3qa4yqm Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3Jjnhaw Our Book Check out our book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business available from the 15 March on Amazon About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling:
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| 18 Oct 2023 | Jeff Dewing – From Bankrupt To Multi-Millionaire: My Journey To Happiness | 01:05:35 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jeff Dewing, a revolutionary tech innovator, No.1 best-selling business author of the book ‘Doing the Opposite’, and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. We talked about a range of topics including, how to boost your cash flow in your business now and overcome failure in your life, how to get people to perform, how to unlocking moon shot thinking. We also talked about why you don't need to be afraid to think big, why you need a powerful purpose to life and business and why it is important to do the opposite sometimes for success, why you need to understand why you exist and reflect and why you need to say your vision out loud., and so much more.... About Jeff Jeff Dewing is a revolutionary tech innovator, the No.1 best-selling business author of Doing the Opposite, and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. Their Tech has disrupted a £200 billion industry and they’ve been named Queens Award winner for Innovation (2019) and a global leader in IoT-enabled predictive maintenance by Gartner. Jeff left school at 16, working his way up the ranks as an engineer to owning a successful multi-million-pound business (and football club) but he lost it all, having only £7.60 in his bank account. Despite this Jeff, managed to turn his life around, learnt to code and started a new business from his garden shed building it to £70M turnover. He’s spearheading the technological revolution, now using game-changing tech to help businesses achieve net-zero and is projected to achieve £250M by 2026. Contact Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdewing/ Website: https://www.jeffdewing.co.uk/ Business Website: https://www.cloudfmgroup.com/ Buy the book: Doing the Opposite Listen to the Podcast: Doing the Opposite (available on all major podcast platforms) About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 19 May 2021 | Sebastien Tondeur - How Purpose, Vision and Transparency Help Your Business Scale | 00:58:31 | |
Today's episode features Sebastien Tondeur, CEO of MCI Group. In 1997, he joined the family-businexss, MCI based in Geneva, Switzerland. He brought with him his deep conviction into the company mantra: "When People Come Together Magic Happens". Since then the company has grown from 30 > 2,000 employees in more than 60 cities globally - making MCI one of the world's largest groups in the events sector. In this episode we discuss:
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| 21 Feb 2024 | James Watt: How to Break All the Rules the BrewDog Way | 01:17:55 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with James Watt, Co-Founder & CEO of Brewdog. We talked about a range of topics including, how to prioritise your most valuable asset…your time, how to hire people who have passion, ambition, tenacity and attitude. Why you need to be a self styled punk in business, what you need to do to overcome challenges in business, why you need to be revolutionary as a small business, how James chooses the people to invest in, what you need to do to unleash radical thinking, why you need to lead with purpose for business success, the 3 Tips you need to know to build a purposeful brand, how to change a toxic work culture, why you need to be consistent in business and life how to unlock your neurodivergent superpowers why you need to be provocative in a crowded marketplace, why you need to focus on the power of brand why you need to smash assumption to be successful in business and so much more… About James Before embarking on a hop-fuelled journey that would change the face of the beer industry forever, James completed an honours degree in Law and Economics. It didn’t take long for him to discover that the corporate suit-and-tie world of litigation and libel was not for him, so he packed in his career in law after a few weeks, opting to return to the bitter cold shores of Northeast Scotland to join his father as a fully-qualified Deepsea Captain. James also authored the book “Business for Punks: Break All the Rules - the BrewDog Way”. Although this conversation focuses around the Brew Dog journey the application of the ‘Punk’ ethos is applicable far beyond the Brewery industry. Contact James: Buy the book: Business for Punks: Break All the Rules - the BrewDog Way About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Sam Rathling - How to successfully harness the power of LinkedIn to scale your business | 00:59:28 | |
In today’s episode, I’m delighted to introduce Sam Rathling, one of the world’s experts in social selling strategies. Sam is the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) at the Pipeline 44 Group and Linked Inbound and is a Best-Selling Author and International Speaker. In today’s episode, Sam talks about:
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About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 08 Dec 2021 | Sherry Coutu CBE - The importance of attracting talent and removing barriers when scaling a business | 00:44:07 | |
In today’s episode I am delighted to introduce Sherry Coutu CBE. Sherry is the founder of the UK ScaleUp Institute, which was incidentally a major inspiration for the creation of Simple Scaling. She is a serial entrepreneur and an Angel Investor in more than 70 companies. Sherry is highly accomplished and is currently a non-executive Director of Pearson plc, London Stock Exchange plc, DCMS, Workfinder, and Raspberry Pi. Since founding, scaling, floating and exiting interactive investor (a company now estimated to be worth almost £1.5bn), Sherry has accumulated decades of experience chairing FTSE companies, acting as Senior Independent Director, Chairing Remunerations Committees, Nominations Committees and serving on Audit Committees. Philanthropically, she supports Founders4Schools, Digital Boost, and Cancer Research UK. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to entrepreneurship in the New Year's Honours List 2013 and she was commissioned by the UK Government in 2014 to author the Scaleup Report on UK Economic Growth. Although, not one for the spotlight she has quietly built a reputation as an instrumental figure in the UK’s thriving tech scene over the last two decades. I’m really excited to share this conversation with you because Sherry has made extensive connections between people and technology helping millions of people’s lives become easier. Today we discuss:
Key Takeaway “The businesses that scale the most are those that are a talent magnet.” Contact Sherry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coutu/ About the Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team
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| 22 Jan 2025 | Eduardo Briceño: Grind Less, Grow More: Unlock Unexpected Success | 00:51:51 | |
Episode Overview: In this episode of the ScaleX Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox and a globally recognised expert on growth mindset and learning organisations. Discover how to move beyond constant grinding, unlock exponential growth, and create a learning-focused culture in your business. Eduardo shares insights into the "Performance Paradox," the power of balancing performance with learning, and practical strategies for embracing discomfort to build resilience and foster innovation. Whether you're scaling a business or striving to improve personally, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive. What You'll Learn in This Episode:
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| 04 Oct 2023 | Stuart McLachlan: The adventure of sustainable performance and leadership in the new era | 01:06:38 | |
In today’s episode I chat with Stuart McLachlan, Chief Executive at Anthesis Group Ltd a global sustainability specialist operating in the UK, EMEA, N&S America and Asia. In our conversation we discuss , Why business leaders need to focus on family when scaling., how to become a more sustainable business, how to pick the best consultant for your business, how to translate values and businesses spread across the world, why leaders need to know this one thing to create a better future, what you need to know about leaders of the future, why you need to differentiate your business through sustainability, why you need to act now to become a more sustainable business, why you need to look at sustainability differently in business. About Stuart Today on the ScaleX Insider podcast I will be chatting with Stuart McLachlan the CEO of Anthesis Group, a global sustainability specialist founded in 2013. With over 900 employees across the UK, EMEA, N&S America, and Asia, Anthesis is a B-Corp committed to 'making sustainability happen', having acquired 16 firms and partnered with Palatine in 2021. Recognized in the FastTrack100 and FT1000, it's one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. Before Anthesis, Stuart shaped WSP Environment and Energy for 16 years, serving on the board of WSP Group, a FTSE 250 Company. A published author of 'The Adventure of Sustainable Performance', he's an influential speaker on sustainability and business success. Named the LDC 'One to Watch' in 2019 and a Top 32 ESG pioneer in 2021, we're excited to explore Stuart's insights today. He has co-authored the book with Dean Sanders ‘The Adventure of Sustainable Performance: Beyond ESG Compliance to Leadership in the New Era.’ Contact Stuart Email: stuart.mclachlan@anthesis.com Buy the book: About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 15 Jan 2025 | Doug Gordon: The Mindset Shift That Saved My Life | 00:54:22 | |
Episode Summary: If you’ve ever wondered how to align success with purpose or overcome the pitfalls of a money-driven mindset, this episode is for you. Doug offers practical tools for leaders looking to scale with heart and authenticity. What You’ll Learn:
Guest Details: Doug GordonDoug Gordon is a sought-after speaker, transformational coach, and author of Charge Yourself Up for Success. With over two decades of experience in investment banking and a personal journey of resilience, Doug now helps leaders connect to their true purpose and scale their impact. Connect with Doug:
Host Details: Brendan McGurganBrendan McGurgan is a globally recognized scaling expert, keynote speaker, and author of Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business. Through the ScaleX Insider Podcast, Brendan inspires leaders to scale their businesses with purpose and impact. Connect with Brendan:
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| 22 Nov 2023 | Steven Bartlett reveals secrets to success, happiness, and impactful leadership | 00:51:30 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one of Europe's biggest podcasts, 'The Diary of a CEO'. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, how Sir Alex Ferguson led a successful culture and football team, how to lead a much happier life, 3 tips for marketing to give value for strangers, how to get people to pause on your post on social media, how to make your health your priority, the three things you need to look out for when investing in an entrepreneur, the impact of subjective stress and the power of community, why you need to purpose to make your people feel excited about your business, why you need small gains for unlimited success, why you need to focus on the who not the how to be successful, why you need to give value to strangers to build your social following, why you need to frame your stress differently, why you need to manage expectation to be happy, why you need to think bigger than yourself to be successful, why you need to experiment in business to be successful, why you need to know how about the power of self story and so much more… About Steven This guest needs no introduction. At only 31 years old Steven has already achieved a lifetime of success. His Diary of a CEO is the UK’s #1 podcast. A formidable entrepreneur, an accomplished investor in some of the most disruptive global brands, a Sunday Times Bestselling author and founder of thirdweb, Flight Story and Flight Fund (his own private equity fund). In 2022, he joined as the youngest ever investor on the BBC’s hit show Dragons' Den. Steven has received a host of awards most notably listed on the Powerlist, which captures the most influential Black Britons and aims to celebrate the achievements of the most influential people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage in the UK. Contact Steven: Website: www.stevenbartlett.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbartlett-123/ Buy Steven’s books: The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Happy Sexy Millionaire: Unexpected Truths about Fulfilment, Love and Success About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 06 Jul 2022 | Shirish Nadkarni – Why finding your value proposition and deep customer empathy is critical to scaling | 00:54:41 | |
Shirish Nadkarni – Why finding your value proposition and deep customer empathy is critical to scaling If you are out to change the world, Shirish Nadkarni is your go-to coach to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey to make your startup dream come true. Shirish Nadkarni is a serial entrepreneur with proven success in creating multiple consumer businesses that have scaled to tens of millions of users worldwide. Shirish was the co-founder of Livemocha, the world’s largest language learning site with 15+ million registered members from over 200 countries. Livemocha was acquired by RosettaStone in 2013. Prior to Livemocha, Shirish was the founder of TeamOn Systems, a mobile wireless e-mail pioneer that was acquired by BlackBerry in 2002. The TeamOn technology served as the core foundation for Blackberry Internet E-mail which serviced over 50 million BlackBerry users. Shirish started his career at Microsoft where he engineered the acquisition of Hotmail and launched MSN.Com which became a leading web portal in the early days of the internet. Shirish received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He serves on the board of TiE Seattle where he chairs a number of programs including the GoVertical Startup Creation Workshop, the TiE Entrepreneur Institute, and the Z5 Catalyst funding initiative. In today’s conversation we discuss:
Quote “There are several things that you need to do to scale your company. First of all, you need to have the appropriate funding. The next step is to hire the right people. You need to hire a marketing team, a VP of marketing, then you need to hire a sales team and customer support team and then you need to invest in articulating the value proposition and establishing a sales motion where you perfect the messaging and the process by which you attract customers. Give them options to try out the product and ultimately sell them. This process is called the sales motion and you need to perfect that sales motion so that we can just simply eventually pull money into that and drive revenues and sales for your company.” Contact Shirish LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirishn/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/search?q=shirish%20Nadkani%20&src=typed_query Buy Shirish’s Book From Startup to Exit: An Insider's Guide to Launching and Scaling Your Tech Business Amazon - mybook.to/fromstartuptoexit Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Jodie Cook – The four-phase framework to scaling and exiting your business | 00:54:15 | |
Jodie Cook – The four-phase framework to scaling and exiting your business and the importance of systemisation. Jodie is an entrepreneur, athlete, and writer. In 2011, Jodie founded a digital agency called JC Social Media which was acquired in 2021. It was this foray into the business world which ignited Jodie’s fascination with the influences that create entrepreneurs. Alongside running a business, she authors books and articles about entrepreneurship and competes in powerlifting. Jodie contributes articles to Forbes and Thought Catalog and authored a book called Stop Acting Like You're Going To Live Forever, on the topics of happiness, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle design. She co-wrote a series of children’s storybooks, Clever Tykes, which develop positive, resourceful, and creative behaviour in 6–9-year-olds which are now read in every primary school in the United Kingdom. Jodie was included in Forbes’ 30 under 30 social entrepreneurs in Europe 2017 and gave a TEDx talk with the title ‘creating useful people’. She loves travel, lifestyle design and helping people access the freedom that modern entrepreneurship should bring. Her latest book ‘Ten Year Career’ Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom focuses on how to define success your way, how to achieve far more in a shorter space of time and how to run your business without it running you. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “I think if selling is on your agenda in anyway, or if exiting your business in some way is something that you want to do in the future, you have to systemise otherwise you won't be able to sell it or if you do sell it, you have to do an earn out where you have to go with the company and you have to babysit it while the new buyer makes sure that you're doing your job. No entrepreneur wants that. So, the systemising phase has to have the endgame in mind. And it's always the vision you have to have in mind while you're doing it, because it will get hard, it will feel like a lot of effort, but it is worth it, I promise. Contact Jodie Website: https://www.jodiecook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cookjodie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie.cook_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cookiewhirls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JodieCookTV Subscribe to Jodie’s Blog Take Jodie's Quiz to find out where you are in your Ten Year Career https://quiz.tenyearcareer.com/ Buy Jodie’s Book Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom https://mybook.to/ten-year-career Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Lauren Hodges - Less stress more calm, make your stress personality your superpower | 01:08:02 | |
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we welcome Lauren Hodges, a seasoned performance consultant, speaker, and co-author of "Less Stress More Calm – Discover your unique stress personality and make it your superpower." Join us as Lauren delves into discovering your unique stress personality and harnessing it as a superpower. She blends this insightful topic seamlessly with discussions on boosting resilience through automation, managing stress proactively, and the essential role of recovery in personal growth. Lauren shares practical resilience tips tailored for busy leaders, explores the intersection of stress and nutrition, and provides strategies for understanding and mastering stress within leadership roles. Don't miss this enriching episode packed with actionable insights from Lauren Hodges! About Lauren: Lauren Hodges is a seasoned performance consultant, speaker, and co-author of "Less Stress More Calm – Discover your unique stress personality and make it your superpower.” With a background in exercise physiology and a passion for wellness, Lauren has spent over a decade helping individuals and organisations foster environments that promote mental, physical, and emotional health. She co-founded a company dedicated to improving employee wellbeing and performance through strategic wellness initiatives. Lauren's expertise lies in identifying stress patterns and implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce stress and enhance productivity. Her insights have been invaluable to SMEs and large corporations alike, seeking to cultivate resilience and foster a thriving workplace culture. "Less Stress More Calm" distills her extensive research and hands-on experience into actionable insights for effectively managing stress. Contact Lauren: Website: https://www.performance-on-purpose.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlaurenhodges/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 19 Oct 2022 | Alice Thompson – Founder of Social Bite shares her personal scaling journey and life beyond | 01:15:10 | |
In 2011 Alice co-founded Scotland’s leading social enterprise, Social Bite, a cafe chain famous for feeding and employing the homeless community, and bringing the likes of George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harry & Meghan and many more to Scotland. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “Slow Down to speed up” Contact Alice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alice-thompson-coaching/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicepurposecoach/ Website: https://www.alice-thompson.com/ Watch Catch a Dollar: Muhammad Yunus Banks on America is a 2010 documentary film directed and produced by Gayle Ferraro about the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner's ongoing campaign against poverty around the world. Buy the Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader, delivering almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Contact Brendan or Simple Scaling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team www.simplescaling.com | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | Adam Kingl - How to inspire and motivate a diverse high performing team | 01:15:23 | |
In today’s conversation with Adam Kingl we talk about why businesses avoid innovation, what makes great creative business leaders, how to cultivate curiosity and creativity in business, how to discover your purpose in life and business, how to generate creative ideas, why creativity is a powerful skill for business leaders, the three valuable rules of leadership, how to connect with millennials and so much more… About Adam A globally renowned expert in innovating management practice and strategy, and leading the modern workforce, Adam Kingl specialises in creativity and innovation in teams, strategic and management innovation, aligning company culture to strategy, virtual team dynamics, next generation paradigms of leadership and management, authenticity in leaders and organisations, defining and living purpose and organisational learning and development. Adam has consulted, designed corporate education, and/or facilitated sessions for companies including Anglo American, BBC, Boehringer, BP, Carlsberg, Disney, Ericsson, GSK, Heidelberg Cement, HSBC, LVMH, Nestle, Nike, Oman Oil, Orica, Pixar, Tesco and Zurich Insurance and many more. Contact Adam Website: www.adamkingl.com Access Adam’s Books and Access Resources Next Generation Leadership: How to Ensure Young Talent Will Thrive with Your Organization Sparking Success: Why Every Leader Needs to Develop a Creative Mindset (Available from the 3rd April) About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en
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| 06 Apr 2022 | Cynthia Dearin – How to scale a business by moving into international markets | 00:52:37 | |
Today, I am speaking with Cynthia Dearin. Cynthia is an international business strategist on a mission to empower business leaders to scale internationally and amplify their impact in the world. In 2001, Cynthia joined Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and became a diplomat, representing Australia in the Middle East. A few years later, Cynthia traded the foreign service for management consultancy and worked with British and United States’ governments in Iraq, to restart the economy and get businesses and government working again after 30 years of isolation and a decade of war. In 2010, Cynthia returned to Australia and became the first female CEO of the Australia-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry, working to create international opportunities for Australian business. She founded Dearin & Associates in 2013, assisting blue chip organisations such as ANZ, Qantas, Aurizon Rail, Abu Dhabi Government, Orica Mining, Qatar Airways, and the Victorian State Government, to lift their game on the global stage. Cynthia has also helped dozens of smaller companies to create and implement international strategies that increase momentum and revenue, and position them for global success. She is on a mission to empower business leaders to scale internationally and amplify their impact in the world. Key points we talk about include:
Key Takeaway “If you want to amplify your impact especially if you are selling products or services that can really change people’s lives and make a big change in the world then you need to do that outside your own back yard.” Contact Cynthia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadearin/?originalSubdomain=au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.dearin.global Twitter: @cynthiadearin Email: cynthia.dearin@dearinassociates.com Buy the book: Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3qUSh9R Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3u3qIwO Simple Scaling book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 12 | 00:51:41 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 12 and discuss how leading with giving has transformed our approach to business through the power of servant leadership. We explore strategies for scaling up and moving beyond startup energy, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning to a scalable enterprise. Our recap includes practical advice and inspirational stories from Season 12, covering top lessons and heartwarming moments from our guests. We delve into the power of collaboration, emphasise the role of self-awareness in scaling strategies, highlighting the importance of introspection in leadership. Lastly, we touch on unveiling core values and how they have driven both business success and personal growth. Join us for a narrative of growth, learning, and inspiration, drawing from our experiences and the wisdom of our extraordinary guests. About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research examples of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 23 Oct 2024 | Dr. BJ Fogg: How Tiny Habits Can Lead to Massive Life Transformation | 01:04:13 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, I’m excited to welcome Dr. BJ Fogg, a world-renowned expert in behaviour design and the author of Tiny Habits. We explore how small, daily actions can lead to massive life transformations and discuss his strategies for hacking the brain to master success. Dr. Fogg shares insights on simplifying motivation, starting with making others feel great, and how one key habit can change your life. We dive into the power of shifting your identity quickly, turning your morning routine into a success machine, and uncovering the habits top CEOs use to achieve fast growth. Dr. Fogg reveals practical tips on aligning purpose with action to drive rapid success. Join us for a fascinating conversation on how simple habits can unlock extraordinary results. About Dr. Fogg: Our guest, Dr. BJ Fogg, is the Founder and Director of the Behaviour Design Lab at Stanford University. As an Adjunct Professor specialising in Health and Human Performance, Dr. Fogg is renowned for his pioneering work in behaviour design, teaching industry leaders how to apply his models and methods to drive positive change. Dr. Fogg’s groundbreaking research, cited over 20,000 times, has influenced fields ranging from persuasive technology to mobile health. He is the author of the influential book Persuasive Technology, which sparked a global conference on the topic, and is also the bestselling author of Tiny Habits. His former students have gone on to co-found Instagram and advocate for ethical tech use through the Center for Humane Technology. Join us as Dr. Fogg shares his insights on behaviour design, the future of technology, and fostering positive habits for a healthier world. Welcome, Dr. BJ Fogg. Contact Dr. Fogg: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bjfogg Website: https://www.bjfogg.com About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 10 | 00:50:20 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people, why you need to bring healing to the world by putting people first, why you need to stop using military words in business and the importance of experimentation in business for success, why you need to show vulnerability, what you need to look out for when investing in a business and so much more... About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | David Jenyns: The #1 mistake that stops your business scaling | 00:59:53 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, I’m excited to welcome David Jenyns, the founder of SYSTEMology. David and I dive into the crucial role systems play in business success, discussing how they can either make or break your company. We explore the secret to creating a thriving business—it's all about systemising! David shares his insights on how creative entrepreneurs can sell the impossible and secure big deals, along with key strategies to ensure staff buy-in and make your business thrive. We also talk about the importance of creating time to seize opportunities and how efficient business operations are essential for growth. Additionally, we unlock simple steps to drive business growth and discuss why many business owners struggle to scale and how they can overcome these challenges. Finally, David reveals why every business needs a Systemologist and how they can help streamline operations for lasting success. About David: Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by David Jenyns, an entrepreneur and the founder of SYSTEMology. David’s entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he sold Australia’s most beloved sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience has ranged from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia’s most trusted digital agencies, Melbourne SEO Services. In 2016, David systemised himself out of his business, hired a CEO, and stepped back from the daily operations, becoming a systems devotee in the process. This led to the creation of SYSTEMology, a methodology designed to free business owners from the daily grind. Today, David’s mission is to help business owners worldwide implement SYSTEMology, enabling them to scale their businesses efficiently. He dedicates his time to supporting the growing community of certified SYSTEMologists and shares his expertise through workshops, keynote addresses, and his popular podcast, Business Processes Simplified. David has also earned endorsement from David E. Gerber, the “World’s #1 Small Business Guru.” Contact David: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-jenyns Website: https://www.davidjenyns.com Systemology Giveaway! https://scalexaccelerator.simplescaling.com/systemology About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 14 Feb 2024 | Elliot Roe: How to unlock your potential and become the best you | 01:12:23 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Elliot Roe, a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and the go-to mindset coach for poker champions. In this conversation we discuss why you need feeling to make your visualisation of success, what you need to do to visualise successfully, why you need to prioritise self-care, what you need to do for a high-performing mindset, why you need to develop a community when growing a business how to visualise for success on your own, what you need to do to overcome self-limiting beliefs, what you need to know about choosing the right mentor, what you need to know to be self-aware and what you need to do when you visualise and so much more. About Elliot Elliot Roe is a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and the go-to mindset coach for poker champions. Elliot's expertise has propelled poker clients to over $100 million in winnings and major titles, including the World Series of Poker Main Event. With a graduate degree in Clinical Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, Elliot's coaching extends to Olympic medalists, UFC Champions, Hollywood actors, and Wall Street traders. He's also the co-founder of the mindset app Primed Mind and has a personal testimony to the transformative power of mindset coaching, having overcome his own fear of flying with the help of a hypnotherapist. Today, he's here to share how mindset coaching can elevate your business and personal performance to the next level. Contact Elliot: Website: https://elliotroe.com/ Visualisation app: www.primedmind.com About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Martin Schilling – The four pillars that are fundamental to scaling and why it is critical to have a North Star | 01:00:11 | |
Martin is the Managing Director of the Techstars Accelerator in Berlin, angel investor and entrepreneur. He believes that we need to build 750 more unicorn companies within the next 10 years in Europe to create millions of future jobs, make Europe more independent when it comes to technology and give many the opportunity to realize their full potential. He speaks regularly on topics such as: Startup Mindset, Scaling Technology Companies, Customer Experience, B2B Negotiations, Entrepreneurship. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “Having a crystal-clear purpose brings you three key advantages. First, it attracts customers and ensures growth and profitability. Studies show that companies that score higher on purpose have a much higher likelihood to be amongst the top performers in shareholder return. Two, it's attracts investments. Three, AAA talent decides for or against the company if you match their values.” Contact Martin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-schilling-2b4b5322/ Buy Martin’s Book The Builder′s Guide to the Tech Galaxy – 99 Practices to Scale Startups into Unicorn Companies Link to book: Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3zMDEe6 Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3N1thpp Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | David Robson - Science Secrets to Transform Your Mindset | 00:59:12 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, we’re excited to welcome David Robson, an award-winning science writer and expert on human behaviour and potential. David will explore science secrets to transform your mindset. We’ll dive into powerful hacks for building self-efficacy, strategies for fostering confidence in yourself and others, and the science behind the Expectation Effect and positive focus. David will also share insights on how ending your day effectively can shape tomorrow’s success, as well as how embracing failures can be a critical preparation for future achievements. We’ll discuss purposeful goal setting for business growth, transforming stress into strength through perception shifts, and the real science behind willpower—asking the question: Is it truly limited? David’s wisdom and research-backed insights promise to be both inspiring and actionable. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation! About David: Welcome to today’s episode! We’re excited to have with us David Robson, an award-winning science writer celebrated for his deep dives into the human brain, body, and behaviour. With a strong foundation in mathematics from Cambridge University, David’s career journey has included roles as features editor at New Scientist and senior journalist at BBC Future. His work has appeared in The Guardian, The Atlantic, Aeon, Men’s Health, and other prominent outlets. David has received significant recognition, with awards from the Association of British Science Writers and the UK Medical Journalists’ Association for his impactful reporting on misinformation and risk communication during the COVID pandemic. In 2022, he was also named a finalist for Best British Science Journalist of the Year. His first book, The Intelligence Trap, achieved international acclaim, and his second, The Expectation Effect, was named BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week and won the British Psychological Society Book Award. David has recently released his third book, The Laws of Connection. Prepare for an enlightening conversation with David as we explore human potential, the psychology of connection, and the powerful ways in which his work continues to influence our understanding of behaviour and the mind. Contact David: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-robson Website: https://davidrobson.me About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 22 Mar 2023 | Kim Scott - How to be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity | 00:57:03 | |
In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Kim Scott about how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity. We covered a range of topics including, why we struggle to challenge and give honest feedback, how to break free as a boss from ruinous empathy and avoid obnoxious aggression in your business, how to recognise that your culture is becoming obnoxiously aggressive and losing its humanity, why radical candor is the building block of successful businesses, how to master the art of balance, why rockstars and superstars need equal growth opportunities in business and so much more… About Kim Kim Scott is the author of Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-ass Culture of Inclusivity and Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and is co-founder of the company Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Prior to that Kim managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and started a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley. Contact Kim Buy the book. Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Adam Hale - Ambitious Scaling Businesses Should Focus on These Five Areas | 00:44:29 | |
Our debut episode features Adam Hale, Chair of The Board of Directors for the ScaleUp Institute and author of the online blog Lobster Tales who joined us for a fascinating discussion on:
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| 20 Apr 2022 | Owen Eastwood: The importance of a shared vision and creating a sense of belonging when scaling a business | 01:10:45 | |
Owen Eastwood is one of the most sought-after performance coaches in the world and has been engaged by high profile teams across the globe who are searching for competitive advantage through their culture. He currently works with the British Olympic Team and the English Football Team in their World Cup year and is serving on the board of Harlequins Rugby. He has previously worked with diverse teams such as the Command Group of NATO, the South African Cricket Team, corporate leadership teams and in elite ballet. Owen is a New Zealander with an Irish heritage and has a unique approach based on an evolutionary understanding of what makes a team of humans strong and weak. There are some incredible insights and some wonderful ancient wisdoms that we have stopped listening to and Owen’s mission is to re-introduce people to those ideas. His book ‘Belonging’ is being released in paperback in the northern hemisphere (alongside the existing digital and audiobook) which looks at teaming through the lens of homo sapiens evolutionary story, our ancestor’s wisdom and provides a glimpse into some elite contemporary environments. In today's episode we talk about:
Quote: “Your time in the sun will be revealed in due course and that’s how we understand our place in the world and our connection with other people.” Contact Owen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-eastwood-4867a39/ Buy Owen’s Book: Belonging: The Ancient Code of Toegtherness Amazon: mybook.to/OwenEastwoodSimple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | Niall O'Murchu - How Wim Hof Improves Focus, Maintains Clarity and Calmness While Scaling Your Business | 00:54:54 | |
Today's episode features Niall O’Murchu, an official Wim Hof Method Instructor. Niall has had a huge impact on my own life and the lives of 1000’s of others and strongly believes that you can transform how you feel and think by using your breath, nature and the Wim Hof Method. In this episode we discuss, the Wim Hof Method, why it has risen to prominence in recent years, how the Wim Hof Method improves focus and the ability to maintain clarity and calmness amidst chaos, the application of the Wim Hof Method for leaders of scaling businesses, how to lock out fear and surrender, the importance of self-leadership and why exposure to the cold is one of life’s great teachers Listen out for: About the Host He currently acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of the CDE Group), a company he co-promoted in 2006. In 2019, he co-led the successful private equity funding round which secured investment from IIFL, India’s leading integrated financial services group to support the company’s future growth ambitions throughout the Asia region. In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors UK Young Director of the Year and Overall Director of the Year. An avid sportsman and advocate of self-leadership through good well-being practices, Brendan is also training to become a Wim Hof Method instructor. To find out more head over to:
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| 27 Apr 2022 | Holger Seim - The importance of purpose and the fundamentals of scaling a business | 00:55:39 | |
Holger Seim is the Co-founder and CEO of Blinkist - One of Europe's most exciting startups that almost never existed. Founded in Berlin in 2012, Blinkist provides a selection of non-fiction knowledge in an app that makes it easy to fit learning into your everyday life. Highlighting key insights through audio and text explainers, called Blinks, original podcasts, and author-driven content, Blinkist is on a mission to help people turn ordinary moments into learning opportunities – it takes just 15 minutes to learn something new! Today, the app is already used by over 20 million people worldwide and at the start of this year the fast-growing company raised an additional €35 million to transform the way we learn and develop. In today's episode we talk about:
Quote: “You need to have trust because if there is no trust there is no psychological safety. On top of that you need to have the ability to have courageous conversations, hold each other accountable, have clarity of one goal and speak with one voice. We also need to build the muscle to have courageous conversations to be able to give critical feedback without diminishing trust. None of this comes for free as it doesn't just happen. Sometimes it happens because you get along perfectly but as your leadership team grows statistically it's very unlikely that everything will be smooth and there will be people that do not have the same preferences as you. All of us have shortcomings that we need to work on together and individually.” Recommended Reading Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships Buy on Amazon: mybook.to/MichaelBRosenberg Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 29 May 2024 | David Cohen - Scale fast: Forget what you know, this is how it's done | 01:08:16 | |
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we dive into an insightful conversation with David Cohen, a distinguished leader in the startup ecosystem. In this episode, we discussed how to scale fast and why you should forget what you know because this is how it's done, what really makes a startup succeed, unlocking success by celebrating failure and understanding the startup formula for success. We also discuss the obsession behind entrepreneurial success, delve into Techstars' journey to empower entrepreneurs, and share startup strategies and insider tips for success. Additionally, we address the 15 by 15 by 15 challenge, the reality that scaling up isn't for every founder, and the essence of true entrepreneurs who prioritize action over talk. These discussions not only shed light on David's unique insights but also provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. About David: Currently serving as the Founder and Chairman of Techstars, a global network investing in over 600 startups annually across more than 40 cities, David Cohen continues to shape the future of entrepreneurship through his leadership and investments. David kick-started his career by founding several companies, including Pinpoint Technologies, which was acquired by ZOLL Medical Corporation. Under his leadership, Techstars has backed over 20 unicorn companies like Uber and Twilio, creating a total value of over $210 billion. David is also a co-author of "Do More Faster," a guide to accelerating startup success, and contributes to several non-profit organizations, including Endeavor Colorado and the Techstars Foundation. Join us as we discuss David’s journey and insights into the world of startups. Contact David: Website: https://davidgcohen.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgcohen/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 14 Jun 2023 | Dr. Srikumar Rao - The secrets behind unstoppable success in business and life | 00:49:39 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Srikumar Rao about the secrets behind unstoppable success in business and life. We talked about a range of topics including how to manage mental chatter for more clarity, why you need to know that having control is only an illusion, how to live a joyous life, how to achieve joy through living in the present, why the universe gives you interesting challenges, the most important question you will ever ask yourself, the one question you need to ask your direct reports, the hidden secret to excellent customer service, why business leaders need to support their employees growth and so much more… About Dr. Srikumar Dr. Srikumar Rao is the Founder of the Road Institute. He is an elite coach who works with a select group of entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives. His clients are already successful and seek his coaching because they need help to have an outsize impact on the world. They are ready to make a dent in the universe. They also recognize that life is a spiritual journey and wish to imbue that understanding into every facet of their lives. Millions of people have listened to Dr. Rao’s TED Talk and other recordings and attended his programs and workshops. He has one goal only: to help you experience life in an exponentially better way. He leads you into a rabbit hole, and you determine how far you wish to go. You may wish to travel only a short distance and settle for a life in which you are much more successful, have better relationships, and enjoy more peace. Or you may wish to go all the way and reach what sages have called by many names, such as enlightenment, Nirvana, and awakening. Be aware that if you get there, there will be no you left to celebrate this. Dr. Rao recommends that you simply set out on your journey. In a very short time, you will find that your life has improved to an extent that you would not have ever believed. Feel free to stop anytime and be prepared to resume your journey when the call comes. Contact Srikumar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao/ Website: https://theraoinstitute.com/ Buy the book: Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Allan Dib – The 1-page marketing plan - get new customers, make more money and stand out from the crowd | 01:01:48 | |
In today’s conversation with Allan Dib we talk about how to create a 1-page marketing plan to get new customers and make more money, the ultimate definition of marketing that you need to know, how to get more from less in marketing and business, why you need to be hyper-focused on your target audience to be successful marketing, how to cut through a noisy marketplace and be heard, prospects vs Leads and why you need to know the difference, how to do sales the new way, how to upsell to make customers more profitable, the 7 Step Framework to create powerful marketing messages and so much more… About Allan Allan Dibb is a serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and #1 bestselling author of the 1- Page Marketing Plan. He calls himself the managing dictator of Successwise which coaches owners/entrepreneurs on how to build their in-house marketing capabilities and has started, grown and successfully exited multiple businesses in various industries. Contact Allan Website: https://successwise.com/ Sign up for the Successwise email: https://successwise.com/blog/ Buy the book The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand Out From The Crowd About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Sharon Lechter – The 6Ps to scaling your business and exiting profitably | 00:58:45 | |
Joining me today is Sharon Lechter. She is an entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, philanthropist, licensed CPA for 35 years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Sharon is the premier expert for financial literacy and entrepreneurial success. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and has released 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. Over 10 years as the co-founder and CEO, she built the empire into the world’s leading personal finance brand. In 2008, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the powerful teachings of Napoleon Hill. Sharon has released four best-selling books in cooperation with the Foundation, including Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Success and Something Greater, and her latest project, Think and Grow Rich for Women, released in June of 2014. She is also featured in the 2017 movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and has released the book Save Wisely, Spend Happily in cooperation with the American Institute of CPAs. Sharon is a highly sought-after mentor and has worked with major brands like Disney and Time Warner and served two U.S. Presidents as an advisor on the topic of financial literacy. Everything about Sharon’s career centers around impacting others to improve their financial IQ, access untapped potential personally and in business, and create their own legacy. Everything changed in 2012 however when Sharon’s son unexpectedly died. All of Sharon’s successes seemed to fade into the background. She kept working, but on autopilot. She stopped playing at the level she always had and just started coasting. Until now. Now, Sharon is back and playing big again, and she wants you to as well with the Play Big Movement. It’s time to shed the limitations that have stopped you in the past. It’s time to play big, master your money and time and create maximum impact. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote "You can make money, lose money and make it back. But when your time is gone it’s gone. As I sit before you right now, I'm 68 years old so my time is even more precious. We have to guard our time so that we are focused on our mission, because if people keep draining your time you're not moving forward. You really need to be very stingy about your personal time and make sure that you have the systems that allow you to scale but also allow you to concentrate on the areas that will give you the greatest growth.” Contact Sharon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonLechter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonlechter/ Website: https://sharonlechter.com/ - Find out more about Sharon’s Programmes Resources https://atm.sharonlechter.com/ - Access Sharon's ATM which gives you daily deposits of Abundance, Tips & Mentoring https://success.sharonlechter.com/personal-success-equation - Discover your personalized formula for income generation and lasting wealth https://simplescaling-25437777.hubspotpagebuilder.eu/scalex-expander - Use this tool to help you identify ‘who’ your strategic partners are and how to start connecting with them. Buy Sharon’s Books Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - https://mybook.to/rich-dad-poor-dad Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold Outwitting the Devil - https://mybook.to/Outwitting-The-devil Think and Grow Rich for Women - https://mybook.to/Grow-Rich-For-Women Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit from more than 90 countries. The company also generated considerable cash reserves and became a revered leader in its industry. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. Brendan also acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of CDE Group). In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and is also a Wim Hof Instructor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Vincent Stanley: Why you need to create a sustainable business...Patagonia's Story | 01:16:00 | |
In today’s episode I chat with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Inc. In today’s conversation we talk about, why people are excited by fearless businesses with a purpose, you need to lead change and do it, why you need a product that is useful and sustainable and make your business influence climate change, why you need a great product that minimises environmental impact, two things businesses need to be sustainable and scale your business why you need to be authentic to succeed in business, why purpose and grit will help you save the planet, why Patagonia challenges the word sustainability and how nature helps us learn and more… About Vincent Stanley Today, I am chatting with Vincent Stanley, a pioneer who helped shape Patagonia from its very start. Co-founder of ‘Our Footprint’, in-house philosopher, and co-author alongside Yvon Chouinard of 'The Responsible Company' series, Vincent's influence has spanned five decades. He's not just a thought leader; he's a resident fellow at Yale's Centre for Business and Environment, embodying sustainable business practices. With a rich history at Patagonia, including executive roles and the development of impactful initiatives like the Footprint Chronicles, Common Threads Partnership, and Patagonia Books, Vincent currently serves as the company’s Director of Patagonia Philosophy. Beyond business, he's a poet whose work has graced 'Best American Poetry,' adding a creative touch to his multifaceted journey. Contact Vincent Website: vincent.stanley@patagonia.com Patagonia website: www.patagonia.com Buy the book: The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Charles Conn – How to develop a strategic mindset in uncertain times and manage risk | 01:05:29 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Charles Conn about his book ‘The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times’. We talked about a range of topics including, why successful small businesses need to step into risk, why you need to be imperfect and step into risk, why we need to be thinking of future generations, how to use visual storytelling to evoke powerful emotions in your audience, why you need perspective and curiosity to achieve success, why you need to experiment in business, how leaders can inject more curiosity into their businesses, why you need to lean into risk, why businesses need to put purpose ahead of profit, why small businesses need to stand for something important that is bigger than you, and so much more.... About Charles Today, I am delighted to introduce Charles Conn. Before co-founding Monograph Capital, Charles was CEO of Oxford Sciences Innovation, a £600m deep science venture firm formed in partnership with Oxford University. Charles is a technology entrepreneur and former public company CEO (Ticketmaster, Citysearch, Match.com). He serves on the board of Patagonia and was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. Before that he was senior advisor to the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation in San Francisco. He began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he was a Partner. Charles is a best-selling author on problem solving and is a member of The Nature Conservancy’s European Council for Global Conservation. Contact Charles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-conn-5008904/?originalSubdomain=uk Buy the book: The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Jamil Qureshi – The importance of self-belief, vision and purpose when scaling a business | 01:01:21 | |
Jamil Qureshi is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams. Jamil has enjoyed working with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world, helping six individuals get to World Number 1. He has worked with 22 golfers inside the top 50 in the world, including the likes of Paul McGinley, Sergio Garcia, Darren Clarke as well as two world number one’s. Ranked among the most influential figures in British sport in 2009, Jamil was voted in the top 100 most powerful men in golf 2008 by his international peers. He has worked successfully with 3 English Premiership football clubs, as well as 2 Formula 1 racing drivers, David Coulthard, and Eddie Irvine and the 2009 England Ashes winning cricketers. In business and industry, Jamil has worked from CEO and board level to middle management in a variety of sectors in over 24 different countries, helping teams to fulfil their potential by orchestrating change and performance programmes. He has developed and delivered management and leadership programmes at board level for Coca Cola, Hewlett Packard, Emirates Airlines, Serco, Marks and Spencer, and Royal Bank of Scotland. He has worked across Lloyds Banking Group on their ‘Journey to World Class’. He has led teams responsible for change management in several high-profile areas, such as Lloyds Banking Group’s substantial integration strategy, and with The Post Office to create The Post Office Way as they separated from Royal Mail. Jamil is also a world recognised speaker on all aspects of the psychology of performance, psychology of leadership, leadership attitudes, improving people, cultural change techniques, and team performance. Today we discuss:
Quote “The reason why most people are limited in their ability to expand, progress and become more ambitious is their Belief System, it’s what they believe to be true. The Belief System is probably the greatest inhibitor of human performance and holds us back more than anything else. Whatever we believe in regard to our stakeholders, our customers, our pricing points, our competition, globalisation, legislation, compliance, governance, all the things that affect business inside and out and whatever we believe holds us in place. For us to create bigger and better outcomes, we need to challenge our perspectives.” Contact Jamil LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jamil_Qureshi Buy Jamil’s Book The Mind Coach: Be the person you really want to be Amazon - mybook.to/JamilQureshi Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | David Marquet - Scaling through Lean Decision Making and Creating Thinking Organisations | 00:36:53 | |
David Marquet, a former Nuclear Submarine Commander is a student of leadership. Named as one of the Top 100 leadership Speakers by Inc. Magazine, David is the Author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller: Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders and The Turn the Ship Around Workbook. Fortune magazine called the book the “best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” David imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have control over their work – a place where everyone is a leader. His Intent-Based Leadership model is turning around all types of organisations—from big manufacturers to start-ups and sports teams to government. In today’s episode, he discusses the importance of decision making as a leader, how a team can be an extension of your own brain and what you need to do to help them make better decisions, the challenges of the traditional leader / follower model, lean decision making and his own model, The Ladder of Leadership. Listen out for:
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Resource Links: http://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipNudges And, If you like movies, you might get a kick out of this… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9aaTJVIxA About the Host Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Most recently, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. He currently acts as a Non-Executive Director to CDE Asia (part of the CDE Group), a company he co-promoted in 2006. In 2019, he co-led the successful private equity funding round which secured investment from IIFL, India’s leading integrated financial services group to support the company’s future growth ambitions throughout the Asia region. In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors UK Young Director of the Year and Overall Director of the Year. An avid sportsman and advocate of self-leadership through good well-being practices, Brendan is also training to become a Wim Hof Method instructor. | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Enda McNulty - How to Master the Power of the Mind and Increase Your Resilience to Scale Your Business | 00:59:59 | |
Today's episode features Enda McNulty, best-selling author of Commit! and Founder and CEO of McNulty Performance which specialises in organisational performance, culture and wellbeing. Its vision is to inspire their clients to achieve their full potential whether that is in business, sport or in life. Enda has worked with some of the world's biggest companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Digicel and Intel. In this episode we discuss:
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 11 | 00:53:32 | |
In today’s episode I’m delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 11 and discuss what you need to do to increase luck, how to do to change negative thinking, how to create compensation strategies that work, why you need due diligence when engaging private equity, what you need to do to overcome self-limiting beliefs, what you need to know about the things that hold you back and so much more... About Claire Claire has worked as a partner to business leaders and entrepreneurs of high growth businesses helping them to scale through their people. As the former Talent Director on the Board of a rapidly growing global organisation, Claire built the optimum people centred structures and systems to enable the company to significantly scale across six continents. In 2019, Claire became my business partner and we set out on a journey of discovery to extensively research exemplars of scaling to identify the key attributes that made them successful. Contact Claire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-colvin-586a162b/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | Cameron Herold – How to release the power of your COO for scaling success | 01:04:37 | |
In this episode I’m speaking with Cameron Herold where we talk exclusively about his upcoming book, The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO. We also discuss how to choose the right COO for scaling success, the one thing you didn’t know about great COOs, where to start when hiring a COO, the key skills every COO needs to have, the one mistake to avoid when giving out job titles, how the COO can be your second in command and remove the stress from the CEO and why it is essential to surround yourself with the right people and so much more… About Cameron Known by Many Leaders as “The Business Growth Guru” Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, best-selling author, and speaker. He’s the mastermind behind hundreds of companies’ exponential growth and he’s touched thousands of businesses indirectly through his work. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he’d helped build his first two 100-million dollar companies. By the age of 42, Cameron had engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. His companies landed over 5,200 media placements in those same six years, including coverage on 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. He is a best-selling author and has published six books including the Miracle Morning, Double Double, Meetings Suck, Free PR, Vivid Vision and his latest release, ‘The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO’. Contact Cameron and further resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/ Website: https://cameronherold.com/ Podcast: Check out Cameron’s podcast, Second in Command (available on all platforms) The COO Alliance: https://cameronherold.com/coo-alliance/ Invest in Your Leaders: https://cameronherold.com/coaching/ Buy the book: The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO which is available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. Simple Scaling book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en Scaling templates: https://simplescaling.com/scalex-templates Contact Simple Scaling: | |||
| 24 May 2023 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Sharon Lechter – The secret to scaling and exiting your business successfully | 00:56:36 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Sharon Lechter about the secret to scaling and exiting your business successfully. We talked about a range of topics including how to manage your fears and your energy, the 6ps to scaling and exiting profitably, the importance of investing time as opposed to spending time, Sharon’s personal success equation, why you need to know your purpose to be successful, why you need to be stingy with your time for success and so much more… About Sharon Meet Sharon Lechter: entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, mentor, and philanthropist. With 35 years as a licensed CPA and renowned expertise in financial literacy, she has empowered countless individuals to achieve entrepreneurial success. As co-author of the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and creator of 14 books in the Rich Dad series, Sharon built a personal finance empire. Recognized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, she collaborated on influential books like Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold and Outwitting the Devil. From advising U.S. Presidents to working with major brands like Disney, Sharon's impact is far-reaching. Her focus is on elevating financial intelligence, unlocking untapped potential, and leaving lasting legacies. After a personal tragedy, Sharon launched the Play Big Movement to inspire others to overcome limitations, master money and time, and make a significant impact. Join Sharon Lechter as she guides you on the path to financial mastery, playing big, and creating a legacy that resonates for generations. Contact Sharon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonLechter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonlechter/ Website: https://sharonlechter.com/ - Find out more about Sharon’s Programmes Buy Sharon’s Books Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - https://mybook.to/rich-dad-poor-dad Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold Outwitting the Devil - https://mybook.to/Outwitting-The-devil Think and Grow Rich for Women - https://mybook.to/Grow-Rich-For-Women Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Margaret Heffernan – Why business leaders need to deal with ambiguity and the importance of cultivating diversity when scaling a business | 01:05:01 | |
Dr. Margaret Heffernan produced programmes for the BBC for 13 years. She then moved to the US where she spearheaded multimedia productions for Intuit, The Learning Company and Standard & Poors. She was Chief Executive of InfoMation Corporation, ZineZone Corporation and then iCast Corporation, was named one of the "Top 25" by Streaming Media magazine and one of the "Top 100 Media Executives" by The Hollywood Reporter. The author of six books, Margaret’s third book, Wilful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. In 2015, she was awarded the Transmission Prize for A Bigger Prize: Why Competition isn’t Everything and How We Do Better, described as "meticulously researched... engagingly written... universally relevant and hard to fault." Her TED talks have been seen by over twelve million people and in 2015 TED published Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes. Her most recent book, Uncharted: How to map the future was published in 2020. She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath, Lead Faculty for the Forward Institute’s Responsible Leadership Programme and, through Merryck & Co., mentors CEOs and senior executives of major global organizations. She holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bath and continues to write for the Financial Times and the Huffington Post. In today's conversation we will explore:
Quote “Having a coach means you schedule thinking time. Thinking is pretty much what you are paid to do but it generally seems to be the one thing nobody ever has time for. Coaching simply brings a discipline to your thinking that I think is really important. It's very difficult to think alone and most people can't do it for more than a few minutes. Therefore, thinking with a coach helps solve some challenges and provides prompts which creates a deeper, richer experience which most people can’t create in isolation”. Contact Margaret Website: https://www.mheffernan.com/ Buy Margaret’s Books Uncharted - How to Map the Future Together - mybook.to/Howtomapthefuture The Naked Truth - A Working Woman's Manifesto on Business and What Really Matters - mybook.to/Nakedtruth Wilful Blindness - Why We Ignore the Obvious at our Peril - mybook.to/Wilfulblindness A Bigger Prize - Why Competition Isn't Everything and How We Do Better - mybook.to/Abiggerprize Beyond Measure - The Big Impact of Small Changes - mybook.to/Beyondmeasure Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business About the Host Director and Founder of Simple Scaling, Brendan brings 25 years’ experience of scaling businesses. Previously, Brendan spent 16 years as a global business leader with CDE, 12 of those as Group MD, steering the company through the global financial crisis to considerable strategic growth success with offices now in 6 continents employing almost 700 people across the world (from 15) and 25X revenue growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ https://simplescaling.com/meet-the-team Contact Simple Scaling:
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| 12 Jul 2023 | Jonathan Jay - How to Buy a Business Without Risking Your Own Capital | 01:03:26 | |
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jonathan Jay about his book, "Business Buying Strategies: How to Buy a Business Without Risking Your Own Capital." We covered a wide range of topics such as creating a high business exit strategy, managing emotions when acquiring a business, overcoming pitfalls of buying a business, supercharging business values through acquisition, understanding the psychology and real value of a business, and the principle of never putting your own money into a business deal. We also discussed the best ways to buy businesses, how acquisition can be the fastest way to grow your business, factors that can inhibit business growth, the importance of emotion-free business acquisition, and being clear about why you want to buy a business. About Jonathan Today on ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, we are hosting the one and only Jonathan Jay, a master of business acquisitions and risk-free success. From unintentionally stepping into M&A to carrying out life-changing deals, Jonathan's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He has successfully bought, flipped, and sold businesses, accumulating an impressive portfolio of accomplishments. Even during the pandemic, he managed to acquire 48 businesses. Currently, Jonathan is sharing his knowledge through support groups and training programs to empower aspiring entrepreneurs to succeed in the business realm. In this episode, we'll delve into Jonathan's insightful book, "Business Buying Strategies." This compelling read offers success-driven readers a chance to overcome their own limitations and reach spectacular heights in the business world. We'll gain insights from the fundamental principles in the book, supplemented by Jonathan's extensive business and coaching knowledge. Contact Jonathan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theDealmakers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/?originalSubdomain=uk About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Raj Sisodia: The truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership (Part 2) | 00:44:55 | |
In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the challenges it presents. Raj highlights the crisis of meaning and purpose that many people experience in midlife and the importance of personal growth and healing for effective leadership. He concludes by discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies in organizations and the transformative experience he had in the Amazon rainforest. Raj emphasizes the importance of truth and reconciliation for societal healing and progress. He offers timeless takeaways, including self-healing, living by the principles of love, simplicity, and truth, and cultivating personal power and unconditional love. Contact Raj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Website: https://rajsisodia.com/ Buy the book: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Dr Jim Loehr – Mental toughness, energy management & life purpose | 01:27:01 | |
Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved worldwide recognition. From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfilment and life satisfaction is the strength of one’s character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built through energy investment and has brought this topic to life in his latest book, Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy. In today’s conversation we cover; mental toughness, energy management, finding your purpose, creating the right mindset, the importance of quantification, updating your private voice, creating a caring culture for your people and how to become extraordinary. Links Contact Jim Loehr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-loehr/ Website: https://www.jim-loehr.com/ Buy Jim Loehr’s Latest book Dr. Loehr has authored 16 other books and co-authored the New York Times national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement. https://www.jim-loehr.com/books About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling book: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Alexandra Watkins - Is your brand name sabotaging your business? | 01:06:32 | |
In this episode, I had a captivating conversation with Alexandra Watkins, Brand Name Expert and the Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words. Alexandra's breakthrough creativity book, "Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick," serves as the brand name Bible and was acclaimed as a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. We delved into a wide array of topics, including the common mistakes to avoid in branding, essential tips for crafting a memorable brand name, the importance of forging emotional connections through brand names, the revelation of Mr. Beast's real name, the key ingredients of a remarkable brand name, and the crucial starting point in the rebranding process, among many others. About Alexandra Watkins: For nearly two decades, Alexandra and Eat My Words have been the go-to experts for creating love-at-first-sight brand names, with clients ranging from household names like Amazon to industry giants like Xerox. Her impressive portfolio boasts iconic names such as the Wendy’s Baconator, the Neato robotic vacuum, and the Church of Cupcakes. One of her recent triumphs includes naming Plenty, a vertical farming company recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies by Time Magazine. Alexandra's journey into the realm of naming began when Gap entrusted her to develop names for their debut line of body care products. She then leveraged her unconventional naming style to secure a position at Landor via a Match.com date, kickstarting her illustrious career in branding and naming. This eventually led her to establish Eat My Words, where she has generated thousands of names across various industries, from snacks to software. Beyond her prolific career, Alexandra is a sought-after speaker known for her engaging presentation "How Not to Nayme Your Startup." She has graced stages at prominent conferences including Startup Grind, Endeavor, and Collision, as well as esteemed academic institutions such as Stanford University and UC Berkeley. Join us as Alexandra shares her invaluable insights on mastering brand naming, avoiding common pitfalls, and creating brand names that resonate with audiences worldwide. Contact Alexandra: Website: https://eatmywords.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkins/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling-Proven-Principles- Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 15 Feb 2023 | [REPLAY - from the archive] Paul Akers - How to apply lean thinking to your business for success | 00:57:57 | |
In today’s conversation with Paul Akers, we talk about how to apply lean thinking in your business, how to stop wasting time and 10x your productivity, why you need to see wastefulness everywhere, how to create a lean system in your business, how to change the world with lean thinking, how to create a daily ritual that will change your life, how to recruit the best people in your business and three lessons on how to grow people in business and so much more… About Paul Paul Akers, the Founder and President of FastCap which started in Paul’s garage in 1997 when he simply “fixed what bugged him” and developed his first product: the Fastcap Cover Cap. From humble beginnings, FastCap has thousands of distributors worldwide in over 40 countries. He wrote his first book, 2 Second Lean, about creating a fun, lean culture which is now available in 15 languages. In 2015, he wrote his 2nd book, Lean Health, in 2016, he wrote Lean Travel and in 2019, he wrote Lean Life and Banish Sloppiness. In 2016, Paul’s book, 2 Second Lean, was recognised by the Shingo Institute and won the Research and Professional Publication Award. Contact Paul
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| 08 May 2024 | Jean Oelwang - Build Powerful Partnerships and Transform the World | 01:08:17 | |
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Jean Oelwang, the President and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, co-founder of Plus Wonder, and author of the transformative book "Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections that Make Great Things Happen." Jean shares invaluable insights into the power of partnership and how it holds the key to transformative professional and personal success. Among the many topics discussed, we explore changing the way we think about partnerships, share three timeless takeaways for living a rich life, delve into the role of friendship as a key driver of work engagement, and examine proven ways to build trust in business relationships. Additionally, we explore how leaders who seek help can unlock success and drive organisational growth. About Jean Oelwang: Joining us today is Jean Oelwang, a visionary leader with a remarkable track record of driving successful global initiatives through the power of partnerships. As the President and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, Jean has been instrumental in spearheading initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the world. With over 15 years of experience in creating meaningful impacts alongside global figures like Archbishop Desmond and Leah Tutu, Jean is a seasoned Collaboration Architect whose insights are invaluable for SME business leaders seeking to enhance their collaborative efforts. With her extensive experience in the mobile telecoms industry spanning six continents, Jean's wisdom is a beacon for those seeking to understand the transformative potential of collaboration in business. Today, Jean will share her wisdom and strategies, inspiring us to create strong partnerships. These partnerships are the foundation for meaningful lives, successful organisations, and large-scale collaborations. Welcome, Jean! Contact Jean: Website: https://unite.virgin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-oelwang/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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| 16 Apr 2025 | Caroline Adams Miller: How to Finally Achieve Big Goals | 01:02:54 | |
In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Caroline Adams Miller, one of the world’s foremost authorities on goal setting, grit, and positive psychology. A best-selling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Caroline has spent decades helping individuals and organisations unlock their highest potential. Her groundbreaking work blends science-backed strategies with practical tools to empower leaders and teams to pursue Big Goals—the kind that drive real, lasting success. Caroline has worked with global powerhouses like Morgan Stanley, lululemon, and The Wharton School, and her insights have been featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and beyond. Her latest book, Big Goals, challenges conventional thinking on achievement and reveals why grit—not just talent—is the true differentiator in today’s world. In this high-energy conversation, we explore: ✅ Want Success? Start with Happiness – and how your well-being drives achievement Whether you’re a founder, leader, or visionary entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to ditch mediocrity, embrace hard goals, and lead with grit and purpose. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how setting the right goals can transform not just your business—but your life. Connect with Caroline Adams Miller: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineadamsmiller/ 🌐 Website: https://www.carolinemiller.com About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast:ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. 📌 Learn more about Simple Scaling: 🎧 Subscribe & Listen on Your Favorite Platform: 🚀 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow business leaders!
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| 21 Aug 2024 | Wim Hof on Breathing, Cold, and Truth | 00:53:11 | |
In today’s episode of ScaleX Insider, I had a fascinating conversation with Wim Hof, the "Iceman," known for his extraordinary cold endurance feats. Wim shared his journey from distress to control through his Ice Bath Method and how personal loss fueled his mission to impact billions. We explored the science of brain control, the ultimate stress resilience technique, and the true purpose of leadership—leading with love and authenticity. Wim also discussed conquering fear, offering powerful insights into mastering the mind and embracing life’s challenges. About Wim Hof: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, famously known as "The Iceman." Wim earned this nickname by shattering numerous records related to cold exposure, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon barefoot above the Arctic Circle, and enduring over 112 minutes submerged in ice. Through rigorous training in what he calls 'cold, hard nature,' Wim has mastered the ability to control his breathing, heart rate, and blood circulation, allowing him to withstand extreme temperatures. With the belief that "what I am capable of, everybody can learn," Wim has dedicated his life to sharing his techniques with the world through the Wim Hof Method—a powerful combination of breathing exercises, cold therapy, and commitment. This method has enabled people from all walks of life, including celebrities and professional athletes, to push their limits and achieve extraordinary feats. Wim’s remarkable accomplishments include setting 26 world records and breaking a Guinness World Record 18 times. Some of his most awe-inspiring achievements include running a full marathon in the Namib Desert without drinking water, swimming 66 metres under ice, and hanging on one finger at an altitude of 2,000 metres. Wim has also contributed significantly to scientific understanding. Studies have shown that his method can potentially help manage autoimmune diseases and act as a natural painkiller by activating specific regions of the brain responsible for pain suppression. Join us as Wim Hof reveals the keys to overcoming fear, stress, and unlocking your full potential. Let’s get started with today’s episode featuring Wim Hof, the Iceman! Contact Wim Hof: Website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wim-hof-691a0026/ About the Host, Brendan McGurgan Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that anything is possible. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scali... Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling
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