What separates those who build multi-million-pound companies from those who never get off the ground? Daniel Priestley, an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author, reveals the exact frameworks that turn startups into global success stories.

From scaling businesses to positioning yourself as an industry leader, Daniel breaks down the strategies used by the world’s top entrepreneurs. Discover why most businesses struggle to grow, the one thing every founder gets wrong, and how to leverage AI, branding, and influence to create unstoppable momentum.

Timestamps:
0:00 – The business blueprint: Daniel Priestley’s story
2:54 – From startup to success: Did he have a plan?
4:27 – The power of personal branding in business
7:01 – How Obama used social media to win
12:59 – Influencer vs. Key Person of Influence
21:11 – Why every entrepreneur needs a personal brand
28:31 – AI is making the world noisier—what now?
30:42 – Starting vs. buying a business—what’s smarter?
34:21 – The Scorecard method: How to generate leads
40:20 – Running a consultancy? Here’s what you need to know
42:12 – Hiring the right team: What Matt is doing wrong
54:26 – Equity incentives: When & how to use them
56:22 – Raising investment vs. bootstrapping—what works?
58:46 – The education system is broken—how to fix it
1:06:22 – Final thoughts & key takeaways

Connect with Daniel Priestley:

• 🌐 Website: DanielPriestley.com
• 📖 Books: Key Person of Influence, Oversubscribed, and more
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley/
• Twitter - https://x.com/DanielPriestley
• 📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/

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Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur.

I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win.

On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business.

Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make.

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