In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the practical habits that help business owners get more done without extending their day. From time studies and protected focus blocks to eliminating distractions and stopping the faff, this is a straight-talking guide to becoming more productive and more effective.

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Struggling with low email open rates? In this episode of Business Growth Central, we break down how to get more people to open your emails - including the subject line strategies, positioning tweaks and simple email marketing changes that increase open rates fast.

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MXToolBox: https://mxtoolbox.com/deliverability

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Email List Cleaner:

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Getting leads isn't the hard part... getting the right leads is.

In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down why your lead quality might be suffering, how to define what a “good” lead actually looks like, and the practical tweaks you can make to instantly improve it. From qualifying questions and smarter follow-up to sharper messaging, this is a hands-on guide to attracting prospects who actually want and can afford what you offer.

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If your business relies on sales calls, Zooms or discovery meetings, this episode will save you a huge amount of time and frustration. Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain why prospects don’t show up and the simple changes that dramatically increase show-up rates without chasing or awkward follow-ups. A fully practical episode designed to turn booked calls into real conversations.

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What you saw on TV was only half the story.

In this emergency bonus episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel and Sue go behind the scenes of Rich House Poor House to answer the questions everyone’s been asking - what was real, what was staged, what happened after filming, and why they agreed to do the show in the first place. An honest, behind-the-scenes debrief recorded straight after it aired.

Raising prices can increase profit - but it’s not the only lever, and it’s not always the best place to start. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explore the practical ways businesses can make significantly more money by improving how customers buy, not just what they’re charged. Real-world examples and ideas you can apply without risking customer backlash.

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Hiring a marketing agency sounds like the fast track to growth - until the invoices keep coming and the results don’t. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott dig into why so many business owners get burned by agencies, the warning signs to look out for before you hire one, and how to protect yourself from paying for activity instead of outcomes.

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Do family businesses actually work - or are they a disaster waiting to happen?

In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott have an honest conversation about hiring family members, the hidden risks most people ignore, and the conditions that must be in place if it’s ever going to work. A real-world discussion from people who've lived it.

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How do you actually know if your business is doing well this week?

In this episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple system they use to track what matters, spot problems early, and remove the stress of guessing how the business is really performing.

📥 Download the Scorecard Rules PDF here

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If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, it starts with clarity and focus. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to “lock in” for the year ahead - getting clear on what you actually want, cutting out distractions, and focusing on the habits and actions that truly move the needle in business.If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email [email protected]