ScaleX™ Insider Podcast

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.

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In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Myriam Sidibe, businesswoman, speaker and author. We talked about a range of topics including, how to lock down business success with purpose, the truth about the importance of creating a social mission, why marketing is insanely powerful, the one business tip that will give you a better perspective, the beautiful power of profits, why businesses should focus on aligning business goals first, why SDG is important for businesses, why you need SDG's to create an excellent business model, how to be purposeful, profitable, and successful, how to lock down business success with purpose, the remarkable results of good partnerships for businesses and so much more…

About Myriam

Myriam, an expert in public-private health partnerships, has spent 20 years advocating for transparency and sustainability in 20 countries across Asia and Africa. In her 15-year stint at Unilever, she led a handwashing movement that reached a billion people and conceived Global Handwashing Day. Her popular TED Talk on handwashing has over a million views. A resident of Kenya and originally from Mali, she holds degrees in Public Health, Water and Waste Engineering, and Agricultural and Environmental Engineering from prestigious institutions. Currently a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Mossavar Rahmani Centre, she also serves on the boards of WaterAid and the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust.

Contact Myriam:

Website: https://myriamsidibe.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriam-sidib%C3%A9-she-her-2516254/

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.

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In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 9 and discuss why it is pointless trying to have control, why you need to handle the mundane tasks in life, why you need to know that the universe is working for you, how to create a culture of productivity and creativity, why you need to stop being indecisive, what is the one thing that's holding you back, why mindset is the key to a meaningful life and why you need to act even when you're fearful 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

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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.

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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:

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In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamie Waller about his book 'Unsexy Business'. We talked about a range of topics including, how to sell your business and increase its value, the #1 tip for business owners looking to sell, how to sell and maximise business value, the number one reason why I love selling businesses, the best advice everyone should have in mind, the mistakes business sellers make and what I learned, the sensational power of believing in yourself, why business owners with dyslexia achieve outstanding results, the best piece of advice when selling your business, the truth about earn outs, how to increase your business value and get the best possible deal and so much more…and so much more…

About Jamie

Meet Jamie Waller, a Bethnal Green native in East London. Overcoming challenges in his youth, Jamie found essential support from two exceptional charities: the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince's Trust. These organizations, empowering disadvantaged youth, played a pivotal role in shaping his life.

Retiring from the Imps at sixteen, Jamie embarked on a remarkable entrepreneurial journey, establishing, and selling multiple successful ventures. Today, he owns businesses in the UK and invests in others through his fund, Firestarters'.

But Jamie's story doesn't end there. Grateful for the charities' support, he remains closely connected to the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince's Trust. As the Founder and Chair of the Prince's Trust Enterprise Network, he fosters entrepreneurial spirit among young people.

Beyond his philanthropic endeavours, Jamie authored the acclaimed book, "Unsexy Business," sharing invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, highlighting the overlooked and challenging aspects of building successful ventures.

Contact Jamie:

Website: www.jamiewaller.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:

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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:

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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

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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

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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/

Everyone Wants to Work Here: Attract the Best Talent, Energize Your Team, and Be the Leader in Your Market

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

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamie Smart about clarity and having a clear mind, better performance, and bigger results. We talked about a range of topics including the one fear you need to know about that holds business owners back, how to achieve clarity and a clear mind to boost your growth mindset, how to scale your business with insight and clarity, the three indicators of success that you need to know in business, how to overcome fear when growing a business, why you need to know that you're capable of more than you think, how to unlock your own feelings, how to identify your own sources of stress, and so much more…

About Jamie

Get ready for an enlightening ScaleX™ Insider podcast episode with our special guest, Jamie Smart, a Sunday Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, and transformative coach. Jamie, the author of "Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results," reveals the unexpected keys to clarity that unlock profound transformation and meaningful results.

Jamie's expertise lies in guiding business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists, and other transformation professionals to integrate subtractive psychology and clarity principles into their work, businesses, and lives. With an impressive track record, he has keynoted conferences for various organisations and has appeared on Sky TV, BBC, as well as in numerous publications including The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Huffington Post and Psychologies Magazine. As well as CLARITY he is also the author of the books RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More, The Little Book of Clarity and The Little Book of Results.

Don't miss this engaging discussion, where you'll uncover how to leverage the power of clarity for a clear mind and enhanced performance, leading to greater success in every aspect of your life and business.

Contact Jamie

Website: https://www.jamiesmart.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieSmartCom

LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/JamieSmartCom

Buy the book: Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results

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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