On The Up Curve

In this episode of the show we welcome David B Horne, Founder of Add Then Multiply, a consultancy working exclusively with business founders who want to grow fast. David trained as a Chartered Accountant with PWC and his career includes being CFO of two companies listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market where he raised more than £100,000,000 in funding and bought or sold more than 20 companies.  

David is author of Amazon #1 bestselling Add Then Multiply – how small businesses can think like big businesses and achieve exponential growth.  He is also the founder of Funding Focus, a social enterprise whose mission is to level the uneven playing field that female and diverse entrepreneurs face when raising capital.

In this episode David shares: 

• How David started his consultancy business
• How he survived midlife crisis
• Tips for business owners looking to scale
• Maximising the value of your business before selling 
• How to enjoy more financial freedom while running your business
• Importance of building a solid financial plan

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.  

The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

And check out the amazing work that David is currently working on via http://addthenmultiply.com

In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears discuss a national paper over the weekend that ran a story of not recommending having a life insurance policy. One of the points that came through in that article is maybe it’s just a waste of money and it'll never pay out.

Given that none of us knows what’s around the corner, it’s very important to have financial protection in place. And, of course, COVID-19 has been a timely reminder of this. Life insurance is a product designed to protect your loved ones’ finances should you pass away (or be diagnosed with a terminal illness) during the term of the policy, although we obviously would rather not think about it, it's crucial to make sure your dependants are covered should you no longer be around to support them.

In this episode Gareth and Shane share: 

• The importance of having an insurance policy
• Building a solid financial plan
• What is income protection insurance
• Importance of knowing your numbers so you can adequately protect you’re your business
• How to be specific about what covers your needs and your lifestyle

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

In this episode of the show we welcome Jon Saunders the Podcaster, Triathlete and Ironman Coach from Cardiff. Jon studied for a Leisure Management Degree and spent more than a decade in handling bars and eventually opened his own, 29 Park Place. Unfortunately, the business didn’t go as well as planned and it was one of the steepest learning curves he has ever had. He decided to buckle up and take a job down in Brighton and eventually ventured into sports. 

In this episode Jon shares: 

• His journey on becoming an ironman
• Jon’s biggest learning curve
• Letting go of your ego and accepting things as they are
• Maintaining your enthusiasm even if things are tough
• How to start all over again from scratch

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.  

The motivation for this show is to highlight that no journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

And check out the amazing work that Jon is currently working on via https://twitter.com/jonmarksaunders

In this episode of the show your hosts Shane Hyland and Gareth Shears discuss a recent episode of the podcast and the lessons learned on what it is really like to sell a business. 

Shane and Gareth are referring, in this episode, to a recent show with Matt Jones who operated - and then sold - a super-successful advertising agency before moving on to start a male grooming brand.

Matt shared the process of what the process of a management buyout was like, from the sellers perspective, and Shane and Gareth breakdown some of the core takeaways and what lessons listeners who are considering an acquisition model should be aware of. 

In this episode Gareth and Shane share: 

• The importance of knowing your numbers 
• Why it is essential to have an end goal as an entrepreneur 
• How business owners need to think about a sale
• Why business sales are never a simple as you might think 
• The benefit of thinking of work life balance as a pie chart!  

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.  

The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

In this 2nd instalment we welcome back Matt Jones who is an entrepreneur and business owner that has employed more than 100 staff over the past decade and a half. Matt founded his own creative advertising agency in 2011 which he grew into a multi-million-pound national business which he went on to sell through a management buyout in October 2019.

He then set up building a fantastic male grooming brand MESOA For Men which over the past two years has allowed him to apply many of the skills gained through his career in advertising in a new environment. 

In this episode Matt shares: 

• How to teach fiscal responsibility to kids
• Coping with stress 
• The power of getting external professional support
• The origin story of Matt’s latest brand Mesoa
• Why men don’t ask for skincare support 
• Finding a gap in the market and fulfilling it
• Building a brand using off and online media 
• The power of passion 

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers. 

 The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

And check out the amazing work that Matt is currently working on via https://mesoa.men/

On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers. 

 Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors. 

In this episode of the show we welcome Matt Jones who is an entrepreneur and business owner that has employed more than 100 staff over the past decade and a half. Matt founded his own creative advertising agency in 2011 which he grew into a multi-million-pound national business which he went on to sell through a management buyout in October 2019.

He then set up building a fantastic male grooming brand MESOA For Men which over the past two years has allowed him to apply many of the skills gained through his career in advertising in a new environment. 

In this episode Matt shares: 

• The journey of selling his agency 
• The impact of jumping straight into a new business after the sale
• How the covid crisis forced Matt to slow down 
• How Matt was left ‘grieving’ after selling his agency  
• Why Matt had to create a persona as an agency owner
  The mentality that regional businesses need to adopt to compete with nationals
• The power of culture 

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers. 

The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal. 

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

And check out the amazing work that Matt is currently working on via https://mesoa.men/

Welcome to On The Up Curve. In this short introductory first episode you'll hear about what is to come from the podcast which dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers. 

Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors. 

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers. 

The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.

For further information on the subjects covered today or to reach out to your hosts Gareth and Shane head to https://www.sanfp.co.uk/

On The Up Curve is the podcast that dives into the backstories, lessons and pivotal moments of 6 & 7 figure turnover business owners, entrepreneurs and media influencers. 

Hosted by innovative and forward thinking financial experts Gareth Shears and Shane Hyland this show is designed to study the habits and traits of successful high achievers who disrupt their industries and sectors. 

Having worked with hundreds of clients, On The Up Curve is a podcast that dives into business plans, goals, financial tactics and life hacks of successful, entrepreneurial creators and thought leading influencers.  

The motivation for this show is to highlight that No journey is ever straightforward, and every plan needs to be adjusted. This is a podcast designed to help listeners remember to live for today but plan for tomorrow, as life is not a rehearsal.