Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”.
In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve great
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Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”.
In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve great
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The podcast currently has 369 episodes available.
Nick welcomes Todd Hartley, CEO of Wirebuzz, to discuss the art and science of winning in business through effective sales and marketing strategies.
Todd shares his insights on the importance of clarity, credibility, and collaboration in the sales process, emphasising how understanding the psychological needs of buyers can significantly enhance closing rates. He recounts his journey from a news reporter to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the transformative power of video in sales. Todd also provides compelling case studies, showcasing how his training has led to remarkable revenue growth for Fortune 500 companies.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"Winning is easy once you understand the psychological needs of buyers and then you can just start to scale it up."
"I sometimes speak thinking everyone understands what I'm talking about. But half the time, they've got no idea what I'm talking about."
"If you want to win more deals, start teaching visually. The human brain processes visual information 90,000 times faster than it does with written information."
"Perfection's not the goal, connection is. Your prospects are not expecting a Spielberg production out of your videos."
GUEST RESOURCES
To receive free access to Todd Hartley's #1 bestselling marketing and sales book Accelerating YES, just go to toddhartley.com/scaleup
VALUABLE RESOURCES
FREE TRAINING:
Below, I cover 3 Simple Scaling Systems that will help you build a business that provides more freedom, makes you more money, and sets you up for total financial independence.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/training
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick focuses on how entrepreneurs can build businesses that provide freedom and financial independence without necessarily selling them. Drawing from his extensive experience in Private Equity and mentoring, Nick outlines a framework designed to help business owners transition from being trapped in the day-to-day grind to achieving operational freedom, and discusses the importance of shifting mindsets, optimising for profit rather than just revenue, and understanding the value of a business built for potential sale.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"The more valuable that you are to your business, the less valuable your business is."
"If your business isn't giving you the freedom that you deserve, it is a fixable problem."
"Every problem as you grow becomes a who problem, not a how problem."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
If you're interested in the mentoring that Nick talks about during this episode, message the word "MENTORING" to this email address: [email protected], or you can DM Nick on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley/
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick discusses the importance of systemising a business to achieve freedom and scalability with Lloyd Thompson, an expert in operations and management. They delve into the process of conducting an audit to identify areas for improvement, focusing on vision, values, and accountability.
Lloyd explains how they help founders delegate tasks effectively and establish operational smoothness through rhythms, dashboards, and feedback loops. The episode highlights the transition founders need to make from micromanaging to delegating effectively, emphasising the role of a Director of Operations in streamlining business operations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I often call it the first exit that a founder needs to go through."
"I think it's important for people to know also where their strengths are."
"I find that most of the businesses that I work with are marketing agencies and e-commerce, and that's largely because they're really high visionary folks."
"There was an old saying when I used to work in the media industry many, many years ago. We used to say, don't let the creative run the agency."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
FREE TRAINING:
Below, I cover 3 Simple Scaling Systems that will help you build a business that provides more freedom, makes you more money, and sets you up for total financial independence.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/training
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick welcomes business mastermind James Schramko to discuss his journey from working in the automotive industry to becoming a successful online entrepreneur. James shares his experiences transitioning from a high-pressure job to creating a thriving online business that provides him with the freedom and flexibility he desires. He emphasises the importance of personal effectiveness, building a small team, having a good offer, and choosing the right business model.
James also highlights the significance of focusing on customers, recurring subscriptions, and avoiding shortcuts in business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I went from zero to 300 grand a year in two and a half years"
"It's about having a good offer. Like almost everything's easy if you have a good offer. If you don't have a good offer or you don't have a good product, life's going to be difficult."
"Focus on customers and actually care about them and then you'll find you get repeat, referral, lifetime relationship. I love having clients for 7, 8 years, 15 years."
GUEST RESOURCES
James Schramko - https://www.jamesschramko.com/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
FREE TRAINING:
Below, I cover 3 Simple Scaling Systems that will help you build a business that provides more freedom, makes you more money, and sets you up for total financial independence.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/training
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick welcomes guest, Matt Chancey, to discuss the intricacies of tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, particularly focusing on strategies to minimise taxes during significant liquidity events such as selling a business.
Matt shares insights on how to strategically plan for such events, emphasising the importance of early preparation and collaboration with a team of expert advisors. They delve into the concept of tax alpha solutions, exploring how investing in real estate and other tax-efficient strategies can help individuals retain more of their wealth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Planning for tax implications before selling a business is crucial to maximise wealth preservation.
Building a Dream Deal Team: Assembling a team of experts early on, including lawyers, CFOs, and tax advisors, is essential for a successful business sale.
Investing in real estate can provide tax benefits and wealth preservation opportunities for business owners.
Risk Management in Investments: Understanding the risks involved in real estate investments and implementing strategies to mitigate them is key to success.
Early Planning for Tax Strategies: Starting tax planning strategies early, such as investing in qualified small business stock, can lead to significant tax savings in the long run.
BEST MOMENTS
"The reasons that these things exist in the IRS code are based on really simple concepts based on economic growth and expansion. The government believes if you pay taxes, they take the money, and then they redistribute wealth based on whatever we do with our, you know, our budget."
GUEST RESOURCES
Matt Chancey - https://www.mattchanceylive.com/home1615404071938
VALUABLE RESOURCES
FREE TRAINING:
Below, I cover 3 Simple Scaling Systems that will help you build a business that provides more freedom, makes you more money, and sets you up for total financial independence.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/training
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick talks to Graham Stephen, the co-founder of BizVal, about the process of demystifying business valuations.
Graham shares his background in corporate finance and entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of understanding the value drivers of a business. They discuss key factors in business valuations, such as owner independence, effective processes and systems, unit economics, and customer understanding.
The conversation also delves into the significance of realistic growth strategies and the impact of customer dynamics on business value.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I think a lot of business owners battle to separate that. So when they start to think about exit planning, it is something that they have to confront."
"I think what's really important, more than the unit economics themselves, is actually the owner or management's understanding of what those unit economics are."
GUEST RESOURCES
BizVal - https://bizvalglobal.com/about-us/
VALUABLE RESOURCES
FREE TRAINING:
Below, I cover 3 Simple Scaling Systems that will help you build a business that provides more freedom, makes you more money, and sets you up for total financial independence.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/training
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in
Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com
Nick’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value businesses towards life-changing exits.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick discusses the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing on sophisticated buyers like private equity firms. Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding the mindset of private equity partners when considering selling a company, especially for significant figures. He sheds light on the strategies and tactics employed by private equity firms, such as leveraging debt, maximizing returns, and the dynamics of partnerships post-acquisition
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Understanding the world of private equity and sophisticated buyers is crucial for successful business exits.
Private equity firms aim to buy businesses cheaply, scale them quickly, and generate high returns for investors.
When considering selling to private equity, founders should thoroughly research and interview potential partners.
Selling a majority stake to private equity can lead to significant financial gains, especially if the founder retains equity post-acquisition.
Proper planning and education are essential for founders looking to sell their businesses to private equity or sophisticated buyers.
BEST MOMENTS
"Private equity has for years had a very bad rap... However, there are many, many private equity firms out there, literally thousands, and they all have different ways of operating."
"When they go and buy a business, they don't just go and put their money into the acquisition. They put around 20%, maybe 30% of their money into the acquisition."
"Remember, this is the biggest financial transaction of your life. Selling a company for eight to nine figures is a life-changing event, bar none."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.
https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/
Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com
Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig
Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.
His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.
His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick is joined by Kurt Stein, an IT consultant and digital transformation expert, to talk about the impact of AI on entrepreneurship and business, particularly in a rapidly changing landscape. Kurt emphasises the importance of embracing AI as an enabler rather than a threat, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt and innovate quickly. They delve into various AI tools and platforms, such as Microsoft Copilot and Descript, that can enhance business operations and efficiency, and touch on the significance of effective prompting in utilising AI tools and the necessity for businesses to build an AI-first culture to stay competitive in the evolving market.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"If you want to go run a marathon, you don't just put on a pair of sneakers and just start running. You're going to hurt yourself. You're going to make a lot of mistakes. You're going to do everything wrong."
"The prompting really is the key. You don't have to be a computer engineer or a computer scientist in order to do that. So let that fear go away. You can actually work with it. You can be very successful with it."
"It's not AI that's going to kind of, you know, kill your business or kind of stop your employment. It's someone who knows how to use it better."
"So the one thing that's kind of level things as well is Microsoft, is Google. Microsoft more so. Google stumbled in the beginning with some of the things they were doing."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.
https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/
Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com
Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig
Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.
His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.
His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick talks to Justin Donald, the founder of Lifestyle Investor, about the concept of lifestyle investing and the importance of understanding wealth creation, freedom, and impact for entrepreneurs and business owners. Justin shares his journey from being an entrepreneur to becoming a successful lifestyle investor, emphasising the need to diversify investments and create passive income streams. They discuss the ten commandments of lifestyle investing, focusing on principles such as reducing risk, creating cash flow, and finding income amplifiers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"I don't want to buy a job. I don't want to make the mistake of starting a business or buying a business thinking that, hey, I'm buying passive income."
"Most entrepreneurs are over allocated into one single business. So all their eggs are in that basket, should something happen."
"I think it's important just to draw a line onto this is that, you know, if you have a business, I often say there are multiple exits anyway, right?"
"Most people are clocking their wins when it's just paper money. So there's a markup. There's a, like, this isn't real money that, or, or you have your money tied up in, uh, you know, in the stock market."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.
https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/
Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com
Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig
Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.
His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.
His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
Nick discusses the importance of leveraging time effectively to maximise output in business and personal life. Drawing inspiration from entrepreneur Naval Ravikant, Nick emphasises the concept of leverage in time management, focussing on the detrimental effects of being addicted to chaos and trading time for money, and highlighting the need to transition to trading money for more time to achieve entrepreneurial success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"Time times leverage equals output."
"If your business depends on you, you don't own a business, you have a job, and it's the worst job in the world because you're working for a lunatic."
"Most business owners, most leaders are focused more on time than leverage."
"You have to understand, you have to study and master actually the power of leverage."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.
https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/
Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com
Nick’s Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb
Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li
Nick’s Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/ig
Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.
His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.
His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.
Support the show: https://highvalueexit.com/
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