ScaleX™ Insider Podcast

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Evan Ryan, Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, What you need to know about AI and lead generation, the tool you need to use today to automate tasks, what you need to know about marketing and AI, where your AI journey need to start to free up employees, why you must never use AI for great customer relationships, why you need to use AI with caution in marketing, how to make a billion dollars, you won't believe what ChatGPT can do now, the surprising dream team you didn't know you needed and so much more… About Evan In today's episode of ScaleX™ Insider, I am speaking with Evan Ryan is founder of Teammate AI which is on mission to automate 10 million human-hours by 2030, enabling people to focus more on work that is uniquely human. Evan is also the co-founder of Lede AI, a company which uses AI to automatically write, edit, and publish newspaper articles all without human intervention. Over the last 5 years 700,000 published articles and a prestigious LION Publishers Technology Innovation of the Year Award to its credit. Evan is also the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book AI as your Teammate: Electrify Growth without Increasing Payroll. While growing his companies, Evan is a full-time traveller and digital nomad whose favourite places to live (so far) have been Edinburgh, Scotland, Lyon, France, Valencia, Spain, Mexico City, and the Thai islands. Contact Evan: Website: https://teammateai.com/ Blog: https://teammateai.com/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-ryan-866479ba/ Buy Evan's book: AI as Your Teammate: Electrify Growth without Increasing Payroll 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Daniel Priestley, Founder of Dent Global & ScoreApp, author of 6x business books and founder of multiple 7 & 8 figure ventures. We talked about a range of topics including, how to get people lining up to do business with you, the 7 Step lead generation process for business growth, 4 tips to build successful marketing campaign, what you need to do to create a scalable business, you need to do this to command the highest price, why you need to pitch for success every time, why you need lead generation to be successful, the importance of putting your personal brand first, why you need to be running marketing campaigns for success, how to move your mindset from frugal to prosperity and expand your ability to attract luck, why you need to focus on personal branding, successful campaign strategies you need to drive success and so much more… About Daniel Today, we have a distinguished guest, Daniel Priestley. With a remarkable track record, Daniel is an accomplished author of four best-selling entrepreneurship books and the co-founder of Dent Global, a prominent business accelerator. He's a serial entrepreneur who's successfully established businesses across Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Daniel's expertise and impact extend globally, as Dent Global operates offices in London, Sydney, Singapore, and Tampa, endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management. With over 500 entrepreneurs and leaders participating annually, mentored by high-net-worth individuals, Daniel is a true influencer in the business world. His books, including "Key Person of Influence," "Entrepreneur Revolution," "Oversubscribed," and "24 Assets," have left an indelible mark. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Business Advisors in the UK by Enterprise Nation and a top 25 entrepreneur in London in the Smith & Williamson Power 100 Awards, we're excited to gain insights from Daniel's wealth of knowledge and experience. Contact Daniel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpriestley/ Website https://danielpriestley.com/ The book: Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Cynthia Dearin, international business strategist. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to build personal relationships need to do first balanced mindset why you need to explore spam beyond your backyard what you need to do before you expand globally how to build a global team of excellence the blueprint you need to know for international success why you need research and empathy and international business and so much more… About Cynthia Cynthia is an international business strategist empowering leaders to scale globally and make a global impact. She's a former diplomat, management consultant, and CEO of the Australia-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry. In 2013, she founded Dearin & Associates, assisting prominent organizations and smaller companies in creating international strategies for global success. She's on a mission to help businesses amplify their impact worldwide. Contact Cynthia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadearin/?originalSubdomain=au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.dearin.global Twitter: @cynthiadearin Email: [email protected] The Book: Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamil Qureshi, TEDx Speaker, Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Author. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that success is a choice, the one thing you shouldn't be motivated by, why you don't need experts to solve your challenges, the questions you need to ask to challenge your belief system, why you need to know the difference between purpose and vision, the one word you need to avoid as a leader, questions you need to ask your team for innovative thinking, why you need to be curious to succeed, what you need to do to maintain high performance, why you need gamification to think big, why we need healthy debate to make sense of the world and why you should test assumptions to achieve greatness and why you need to say yes more than no and so much more… About Jamil Jamil Qureshi is a leading expert in performance psychology, known for working with top athletes and businesses worldwide. He has helped six individuals reach World Number 1 in their fields, including 22 golfers in the top 50 and 2 world number one golfers. Jamil has also collaborated with English Premiership football clubs, Formula 1 drivers, and the 2009 England Ashes-winning cricketers. In the business world, he has worked with companies like Coca Cola, Hewlett Packard, Emirates Airlines, Serco, Marks and Spencer, and Royal Bank of Scotland, focusing on leadership and change management. Jamil is a renowned speaker on various aspects of performance psychology, leadership, cultural change, and team performance. Contact Jamil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Buy Jamil's Book The Mind Coach: Be the person you really want to be 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people, why you need to bring healing to the world by putting people first, why you need to stop using military words in business and the importance of experimentation in business for success, why you need to show vulnerability, what you need to look out for when investing in a business 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 Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one of Europe's biggest podcasts, 'The Diary of a CEO'. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, how Sir Alex Ferguson led a successful culture and football team, how to lead a much happier life, 3 tips for marketing to give value for strangers, how to get people to pause on your post on social media, how to make your health your priority, the three things you need to look out for when investing in an entrepreneur, the impact of subjective stress and the power of community, why you need to purpose to make your people feel excited about your business, why you need small gains for unlimited success, why you need to focus on the who not the how to be successful, why you need to give value to strangers to build your social following, why you need to frame your stress differently, why you need to manage expectation to be happy, why you need to think bigger than yourself to be successful, why you need to experiment in business to be successful, why you need to know how about the power of self story and so much more… About Steven This guest needs no introduction. At only 31 years old Steven has already achieved a lifetime of success. His Diary of a CEO is the UK's #1 podcast. A formidable entrepreneur, an accomplished investor in some of the most disruptive global brands, a Sunday Times Bestselling author and founder of thirdweb, Flight Story and Flight Fund (his own private equity fund). In 2022, he joined as the youngest ever investor on the BBC's hit show Dragons' Den. Steven has received a host of awards most notably listed on the Powerlist, which captures the most influential Black Britons and aims to celebrate the achievements of the most influential people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage in the UK. Contact Steven: Website: www.stevenbartlett.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbartlett-123/ Buy Steven's books: The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Happy Sexy Millionaire: Unexpected Truths about Fulfilment, Love and Success 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Philip McKernan, Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to be ready for providing self-reflection, Phillip's obsession with the truth that people carry every day, the gifts that make you unique, why you need the greatest courage to question your own life, why the most powerful story in the world is our own, why new generation business leaders struggle in family businesses, why you need to address your childhood traumas, why you need to work on your personal story, the reason you need to know the gap in the relationship with yourself, the power of an authentic story on people, why you need to get in touch with the truth by you and pursue uncovering your souls work, the one thing every business leader needs to do, why you need to stop comparing yourself to others today, why you need to start couples therapy today, and so much more… About Philip Philip McKernan is a philosopher of the human experience, inspiring entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide. As a sought-after speaker, he has motivated the Canadian Olympic Team and The Pentagon, among others. Philip's originality sets him apart, bringing fresh conversations and challenging the status quo. With a passion for SoulSet™ philosophy, he empowers people to uncover their gifts and impact the world. Beyond his extraordinary insights, Philip's adventures include caddying for the President of Ireland and building an orphanage in Peru. His documentary film, Give & Grow, explores the profound impact of giving on our well-being and businesses. Today, in the ScaleX™ Insider podcast, we have the privilege of delving into two of his profound books, "One Last Talk" and "Dead Man Walking, Join us for a captivating conversation with Philip. His unique insights will reshape your perspective on marketing, business, and the limitless potential of the future Contact Philip McKernan: Website: https://philipmckernan.com/ Buy the Book: Dead Man Walking A Journey from Mindset to Soulset Buy the book: One Last Talk: Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Bob Chapman, CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that in business everybody matters, how to boost trust and loyalty from employees, what you need to look for when acquiring businesses, why you should never rely on this business model to be successful, the one thing you need to know to be a great leader, 3 Success tips for business and life, the one job you need to do as a leader, the one playbook you need to know for acquisitions, the guiding principles of leadership, the one skill every leader needs to learn today, how to make everyone feel that they matter, why a great business model will drive you through any storm, why you need to consistently grow your business, why your business needs purpose to be successful, the culture every business leader needs to create now, why you need to treat employees like they're family and so much more… Intro to Bob Bob Chapman Truly Human Leadership Barry-Wehmiller success story Everybody Matters Leadership skills Business strategy Employee trust and loyalty Business acquisitions Corporate leadership Business growth tips Success principles Leadership guide Culture in business Employee-centric businesses Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute Leadership advice Business model success Corporate purpose Business leadership Humanistic Leadership Academy UN Global Compact ScaleX Insider Brendan McGurgan Simple Scaling principles Business scalability Entrepreneurship Management strategies Community building CEO insights On this ScaleX™ Insider episode, we dive into the story of Bob Chapman, globally recognized as a top CEO for his revolutionary approach to leadership. As Barry-Wehmiller's CEO, Bob transformed a faltering business into a $3.3B success, focusing on a people-centric strategy he calls Truly Human Leadership. This ethos is encapsulated in his WSJ bestseller, "Everybody Matters." Beyond his corporate achievements, Bob contributes to building a better world through the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities and the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute. His advocacy for integrating business excellence with genuine people care has resonated from the UN Global Compact to the Humanistic Leadership Academy at Fordham University. Contact Bob Chapman: YouTube: The Privilege of Leadership Check out other resources from YouTube from Bob Chapman Contact: The Chapman Leadership Institute: Buy the book: Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success Why you need artificial intelligence for business growth How to get the most out of artificial intelligence Why you need a breakthrough coach The one thing that leads to the death of innovation How you can create real value for your customers Why you need to develop recurring revenue streams for success Why you need to go fast to be innovative in business Why you need to stop asking customers for solutions Why you need to kill ideas that don't work fast Why businesses need AI technology to drive down costs Why you need to understand customer pains and gains About Alex Alexander Osterwalder is ranked No. 4 on the Thinkers50 global list of management thinkers. He's the genius behind the Business Model Canvas, co-created with Yves Pigneur, and tools now used by millions globally. As co-founder of Strategyzer, he aids giants like Colgate-Palmolive and MasterCard to boost their innovation strategies. Beyond his advisory role, he's penned bestsellers such as Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design. And for our younger listeners, he's even crafted a comic, Biz4Kids. Alexander. Contact Alex Osterwalder: Website: https://www.strategyzer.com/ Library: https://www.strategyzer.com/library Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexosterwalder/ 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File Author : Brendan McGurgan Episode Type : Full

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success Why you need artificial intelligence for business growth How to get the most out of artificial intelligence Why you need a breakthrough coach The one thing that leads to the death of innovation How you can create real value for your customers Why you need to develop recurring revenue streams for success Why you need to go fast to be innovative in business Why you need to stop asking customers for solutions Why you need to kill ideas that don't work fast Why businesses need AI technology to drive down costs Why you need to understand customer pains and gains About Alex Alexander Osterwalder is ranked No. 4 on the Thinkers50 global list of management thinkers. He's the genius behind the Business Model Canvas, co-created with Yves Pigneur, and tools now used by millions globally. As co-founder of Strategyzer, he aids giants like Colgate-Palmolive and MasterCard to boost their innovation strategies. Beyond his advisory role, he's penned bestsellers such as Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design. And for our younger listeners, he's even crafted a comic, Biz4Kids. Alexander. Contact Alex Osterwalder: Website: https://www.strategyzer.com/ Library: https://www.strategyzer.com/library Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexosterwalder/ 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jeff Dewing, a revolutionary tech innovator, No.1 best-selling business author of the book 'Doing the Opposite', and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. We talked about a range of topics including, how to boost your cash flow in your business now and overcome failure in your life, how to get people to perform, how to unlocking moon shot thinking. We also talked about why you don't need to be afraid to think big, why you need a powerful purpose to life and business and why it is important to do the opposite sometimes for success, why you need to understand why you exist and reflect and why you need to say your vision out loud., and so much more.... About Jeff Jeff Dewing is a revolutionary tech innovator, the No.1 best-selling business author of Doing the Opposite, and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. Their Tech has disrupted a £200 billion industry and they've been named Queens Award winner for Innovation (2019) and a global leader in IoT-enabled predictive maintenance by Gartner. Jeff left school at 16, working his way up the ranks as an engineer to owning a successful multi-million-pound business (and football club) but he lost it all, having only £7.60 in his bank account. Despite this Jeff, managed to turn his life around, learnt to code and started a new business from his garden shed building it to £70M turnover. He's spearheading the technological revolution, now using game-changing tech to help businesses achieve net-zero and is projected to achieve £250M by 2026. Contact Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdewing/ Website: https://www.jeffdewing.co.uk/ Business Website: https://www.cloudfmgroup.com/ Buy the book: Doing the Opposite Listen to the Podcast: Doing the Opposite (available on all major podcast platforms) 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business In today's episode I chat with Mac Lackey, an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need to see your business through a buyers eyes, why you need to sell your business on value and never on financial multiples, how to create an irresistible story with selling your business, you need unshakable conviction to be successful, the story you need to tell to sell your business, why you need to surround yourself with smart people, the three things you need to know to sell your business, why you need an irresistibly great story to sell your business, why you need to have work life balance to be a success, why you need grip people to scale your business how to make it easy to sell your business, the things that make your business unattractive to buyers and more… About Mac Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies (all seven or eight figure exits). Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business North Carolina, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures include: KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington) and InternetSoccer Network (acquired by division of News Corp/Sky). He additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors for Lending Tree (NASDAQ: TREE) for over five years and is currently an angel investor in over 50 companies. He is the author of the eBook, 'Creating the Exit Opportunity'. Mac was a collegiate All-American and played professional soccer before starting his first Internet company in 1995. Contact Mac Website: www.maclackey.com Website: www.exitdna.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maclackey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maclackey Get the eBook, 'Creating the Exit Opportunity' - https://exitdna.com/book/ 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I chat with Stuart McLachlan, Chief Executive at Anthesis Group Ltd a global sustainability specialist operating in the UK, EMEA, N&S America and Asia. In our conversation we discuss , Why business leaders need to focus on family when scaling., how to become a more sustainable business, how to pick the best consultant for your business, how to translate values and businesses spread across the world, why leaders need to know this one thing to create a better future, what you need to know about leaders of the future, why you need to differentiate your business through sustainability, why you need to act now to become a more sustainable business, why you need to look at sustainability differently in business. About Stuart Today on the ScaleX Insider podcast I will be chatting with Stuart McLachlan the CEO of Anthesis Group, a global sustainability specialist founded in 2013. With over 900 employees across the UK, EMEA, N&S America, and Asia, Anthesis is a B-Corp committed to 'making sustainability happen', having acquired 16 firms and partnered with Palatine in 2021. Recognized in the FastTrack100 and FT1000, it's one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. Before Anthesis, Stuart shaped WSP Environment and Energy for 16 years, serving on the board of WSP Group, a FTSE 250 Company. A published author of 'The Adventure of Sustainable Performance', he's an influential speaker on sustainability and business success. Named the LDC 'One to Watch' in 2019 and a Top 32 ESG pioneer in 2021, we're excited to explore Stuart's insights today. He has co-authored the book with Dean Sanders 'The Adventure of Sustainable Performance: Beyond ESG Compliance to Leadership in the New Era.' Contact Stuart Email: [email protected] Buy the book: The Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 40 Years written by Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the challenges it presents. Raj highlights the crisis of meaning and purpose that many people experience in midlife and the importance of personal growth and healing for effective leadership. He concludes by discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies in organizations and the transformative experience he had in the Amazon rainforest. Raj emphasizes the importance of truth and reconciliation for societal healing and progress. He offers timeless takeaways, including self-healing, living by the principles of love, simplicity, and truth, and cultivating personal power and unconditional love. Contact Raj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Website: https://rajsisodia.com/ Buy the book: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear sense of purpose. They also explore the possibility of being a conscious public company and the challenges it presents. Raj highlights the crisis of meaning and purpose that many people experience in midlife and the importance of personal growth and healing for effective leadership. He concludes by discussing the balance of masculine and feminine energies in organizations and the transformative experience he had in the Amazon rainforest. Raj emphasizes the importance of truth and reconciliation for societal healing and progress. He offers timeless takeaways, including self-healing, living by the principles of love, simplicity, and truth, and cultivating personal power and unconditional love. Contact Raj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendrasisodia/ Website: https://rajsisodia.com/ Buy the book: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World 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 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling-Proven-Principles-Business/dp/1544525893/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MC76J0J1RHZJ&keywords=simple+scaling&qid=1692375132&sprefix=simple+scaling+%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I chat with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why people are excited by fearless businesses with a purpose, you need to lead change and do it, why you need a product that is useful and sustainable and make your business influence climate change, why you need a great product that minimises environmental impact, two things businesses need to be sustainable and scale your business why you need to be authentic to succeed in business, why purpose and grit will help you save the planet, why Patagonia challenges the word sustainability and how nature helps us learn and more… About Vincent Stanley Today, I am chatting with Vincent Stanley, a pioneer who helped shape Patagonia from its very start. Co-founder of 'Our Footprint', in-house philosopher, and co-author alongside Yvon Chouinard of 'The Responsible Company' series, Vincent's influence has spanned five decades. He's not just a thought leader; he's a resident fellow at Yale's Centre for Business and Environment, embodying sustainable business practices. With a rich history at Patagonia, including executive roles and the development of impactful initiatives like the Footprint Chronicles, Common Threads Partnership, and Patagonia Books, Vincent currently serves as the company's Director of Patagonia Philosophy. Beyond business, he's a poet whose work has graced 'Best American Poetry,' adding a creative touch to his multifaceted journey. Contact Vincent Website: [email protected] Patagonia website: www.patagonia.com Buy the book: The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in business the one thing that all successful entrepreneurs do, the power of stem cell therapy why you need to surround yourself with the right people, why you need to lead yourself before you lead others, how to look to the future when scaling your business, how to free up time, the one thing you need to focus on to scale your business why you need to recognise your own unique ability in business, how entrepreneurs can get better results in less time, how to get more free time as an entrepreneur, why you need more freedom of time to increase money and more… About Dan Dan Sullivan is founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 40 years' experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan's strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach® and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and personal lives. He is author of over 30 publications, including The Great Crossover, The 21st Century Agent, Creative Destruction, and How The Best Get Better®. He is co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth and The Advisor Century. Dan is married to Babs Smith, his partner in business and in life. They jointly own and operate The Strategic Coach Inc., with offices in Toronto, Chicago, and the U.K. Dan and Babs reside in Toronto. Contact Dan Website: https://www.strategiccoach.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: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in business the one thing that all successful entrepreneurs do, the power of stem cell therapy why you need to surround yourself with the right people, why you need to lead yourself before you lead others, how to look to the future when scaling your business, how to free up time, the one thing you need to focus on to scale your business why you need to recognise your own unique ability in business, how entrepreneurs can get better results in less time, how to get more free time as an entrepreneur, why you need more freedom of time to increase money and more… About Dan Dan Sullivan is founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 40 years' experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan's strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach® and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and personal lives. He is author of over 30 publications, including The Great Crossover, The 21st Century Agent, Creative Destruction, and How The Best Get Better®. He is co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth and The Advisor Century. Dan is married to Babs Smith, his partner in business and in life. They jointly own and operate The Strategic Coach Inc., with offices in Toronto, Chicago, and the U.K. Dan and Babs reside in Toronto. Contact Dan Website: https://www.strategiccoach.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: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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. Contact Brendan McGurgan or Simple Scaling: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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 Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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: Buy the Simple Scaling Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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 Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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 Contact Simple Scaling: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Srikumar Rao about the secrets behind unstoppable success in business and life. We talked about a range of topics including how to manage mental chatter for more clarity, why you need to know that having control is only an illusion, how to live a joyous life, how to achieve joy through living in the present, why the universe gives you interesting challenges, the most important question you will ever ask yourself, the one question you need to ask your direct reports, the hidden secret to excellent customer service, why business leaders need to support their employees growth and so much more… About Dr. Srikumar Dr. Srikumar Rao is the Founder of the Road Institute. He is an elite coach who works with a select group of entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives. His clients are already successful and seek his coaching because they need help to have an outsize impact on the world. They are ready to make a dent in the universe. They also recognize that life is a spiritual journey and wish to imbue that understanding into every facet of their lives. Millions of people have listened to Dr. Rao's TED Talk and other recordings and attended his programs and workshops. He has one goal only: to help you experience life in an exponentially better way. He leads you into a rabbit hole, and you determine how far you wish to go. You may wish to travel only a short distance and settle for a life in which you are much more successful, have better relationships, and enjoy more peace. Or you may wish to go all the way and reach what sages have called by many names, such as enlightenment, Nirvana, and awakening. Be aware that if you get there, there will be no you left to celebrate this. Dr. Rao recommends that you simply set out on your journey. In a very short time, you will find that your life has improved to an extent that you would not have ever believed. Feel free to stop anytime and be prepared to resume your journey when the call comes. Contact Srikumar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao/ Website: https://theraoinstitute.com/ Buy the book: Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Margie Warrell about how to be braver in your work, leadership and life and stop playing safe. We talked about a range of topics including how find your 'Why' to do more of what ignites your passion (and less of what doesn't!), how to build courage and take action for success, how to deal with uncertainty and make the right decision, how to overcome impostor syndrome, why you need to start being more courageous, how to apply four simple steps to build resilience and manage your 'stress triggers', why creating space is a trigger to personal growth and so much more… About Margie Dr. Margie Warrell is a renowned author, international speaker, and a passionate advocate for helping people live bigger, braver lives. Margie's remarkable journey began on a dairy farm in rural Australia, where she grew up as the big sister of seven siblings. Today, she is an accomplished thought leader and the host of the Live Brave podcast, where she has interviewed some of the most influential figures in the world, including Richard Branson, Bill Marriott, Steve Forbes, and Marianne Williamson. A prolific writer, Margie has authored five bestselling books, including "You've Got This!", "Make Your Mark", "Brave", "Stop Playing Safe", and "Find Your Courage". As a member of the advisory board of Forbes School of Business & Technology, she has collaborated with an impressive roster of client organizations, such as Salesforce, Google, SAP, NASA, Facebook, British Telecom, Deloitte, and Berkshire Hathaway, just to mention a few. In today's episode, we'll be focusing on Margie's ground-breaking book, "Stop Playing Safe", which has become a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and achieve extraordinary success. We'll dive deep into the key principles of the book and learn from Margie's wealth of experience in business, psychology, and coaching. Contact Margie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiewarrell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margiewarrell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/margiewarrell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margiewarrell Podcast: Live Brave with Dr. Margie Warrell, available on all major podcasting platforms Buy the book Stop Playing Safe: How To Be Braver in Your Work, Leadership and Life 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 Susie Ma about how she scaled the Tropic Skincare brand to a nine-figure business from scratch. We talked about a number of topics including; what Susie Ma Learned from Lord Alan Sugar, why you need to keep hustling when scaling, the one thing you need to know as you scale your business, how to stay upbeat and motivated as your business grows, how you can make the world a better place as you scale your business, how to start a business with very little money, how Susie Ma started the most successful skincare brand in the UK, why your infinite purpose is vital for scaling success, why more women need to become entrepreneurs, and so much more… About Susie Susie was born in Shanghai, China in 1988. From an early age she was strongly encouraged to use only natural ingredients by her grandmother, who for over 60 years studied homeopathic remedies alongside her career as a medicinal chemist. In their house, natural was always better, and it was this upbringing that inspired Susie's belief in natural ingredients and eventually Tropic Skincare's ethos. Susie moved to Australia aged 6, where she got her first taste of business selling alongside her parents while in Sydney. She then moved to the city of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland where lush, tropical plants were abundant and would be used to make natural skincare recipes. Moving to London at age 13, Susie founded Tropic when she was just 15 years of age - pouring homemade body scrubs into jars to sell at markets across London. After studying at university and appearing on BBC's The Apprentice in 2011, Lord Sugar was so impressed by Susie's products and business idea that he invested. Today, Tropic's multi-award-winning product range extends across skincare, body care, hair care, sun care and makeup. With 20,000 active brand Ambassadors, Tropic has been the UK's fastest-growing skincare brand for five years in a row. Since September 2019, every Tropic order has also funded education for children living in Cambodia, Nepal, and Myanmar as part of the brand's partnership with charity United World Schools. Contact Susie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiematropic/ Buy the Simple Scaling Book Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Busines 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Sharon Lechter about the secret to scaling and exiting your business successfully. We talked about a range of topics including how to manage your fears and your energy, the 6ps to scaling and exiting profitably, the importance of investing time as opposed to spending time, Sharon's personal success equation, why you need to know your purpose to be successful, why you need to be stingy with your time for success and so much more… About Sharon Meet Sharon Lechter: entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, mentor, and philanthropist. With 35 years as a licensed CPA and renowned expertise in financial literacy, she has empowered countless individuals to achieve entrepreneurial success. As co-author of the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and creator of 14 books in the Rich Dad series, Sharon built a personal finance empire. Recognized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, she collaborated on influential books like Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold and Outwitting the Devil. From advising U.S. Presidents to working with major brands like Disney, Sharon's impact is far-reaching. Her focus is on elevating financial intelligence, unlocking untapped potential, and leaving lasting legacies. After a personal tragedy, Sharon launched the Play Big Movement to inspire others to overcome limitations, master money and time, and make a significant impact. Join Sharon Lechter as she guides you on the path to financial mastery, playing big, and creating a legacy that resonates for generations. Contact Sharon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonLechter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonlechter/ Website: https://sharonlechter.com/ - Find out more about Sharon's Programmes Buy Sharon's Books Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - https://mybook.to/rich-dad-poor-dad Think and Grow Rich-Three Feet from Gold Outwitting the Devil - https://mybook.to/Outwitting-The-devil Think and Grow Rich for Women - https://mybook.to/Grow-Rich-For-Women Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Norman about how to transform your mindset and make a global impact. We also covered, why inner work on your mindset as a leader is absolutely critical, why your proposition should focus on helping your customers with their bottom line, how to create a structure to support your team and develop their tactical mental and spiritual capabilities, how to support high performers by addressing underperformance of other team members, how to generate the courage to communicate candidly, the importance of having big goals focused on making a greater global impact, the importance of hiring great people and those who are energy radiators aligned to your values About Norman In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with an international entrepreneur Norman Crowley who has founded multiple thriving businesses, including CoolPlanet, The Cloud, Inspired Gaming Group, Trinity Commerce, and Crowley Carbon. Our guest has an incredible track record of scaling businesses from start-ups to million-dollar enterprises through innovative business planning, sales techniques, and marketing. Listed as one of Ireland's top entrepreneurs, and a nominee for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year, our guest's passion for excellence is contagious. Beyond business, they also serve on the boards of the i2e2 Research Centre and First Step Georgia, focusing on energy efficiency research and improving the lives of children with special needs, respectively. Get ready for an insightful conversation with a true industry leader known for their integrity, resourcefulness, and motivational leadership. Stay tuned for an episode you won't want to miss! Contact Norman Twitter: @Normancrowley1 Website: www.coolplanet.ie Website: (cool electric cars): www.studioava.com/ Simple Scaling Book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 8 and discuss how to make meaningful connections and win in business, how to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade, how to build well-being, strategic and innovation mindsets, how to push beyond your limits and unlock success, how to master your most important metrics, how to unlock the secrets to a purpose driven life, how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity, how to create a 1-page marketing plan, and how to grow your people to grow your company. 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 Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Joe Polish about how to make meaningful connections and win in business and life. We talked about a range of topics including making deeper, what it takes to grow a $100m business, how to connect and help people who are hurting, how to turn personal struggles into business success, Joe's personal story of addiction, how to create a balanced personal life to unlock success, why you need to develop your compassion muscle, proven ways to increase dopamine, and how to turn life's struggles into business wins and so much more... About Joe Join me as I meet Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network® and one of the most influential connectors in the world. Joe has generated hundreds of millions for his clients, spoken at Stanford University, and hosted top-ranked podcasts such as iLoveMarketing, 10xTalk, and GeniusNetwork. His documentaries have received accolades at prestigious film festivals. Beyond business, Joe is a dedicated philanthropist, supporting causes like The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Artists For Addicts, and Genius Recovery. He is the largest contributor to Sir Richard Branson's charity, Virgin Unite. Tune in to learn from Joe's vast network of successful entrepreneurs and discover how he's changing lives and building businesses with his expertise. Contact Joe LinkedIn: (77) Joe Polish | LinkedIn Website: https://joepolish.com/ Sign up to the newsletter: https://signup.connectioninsider.com/subscribe/landing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoePolish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepolish/ Genius Recovery (changing the global conversation about addiction) - https://geniusrecovery.org/ Buy the book What's in It for Them?: 9 Genius Networking Principles to Get What You Want by Helping Others Get What They Want Life Gives to The Giver (FREE BOOK): https://www.joesfreebook.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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Mark Leruste where we discussed how to tell your personal story in a way that will inspire and persuade. We covered a range of topics including, where you need to start for all great storytelling, the starting point for all great storytelling, courageous vulnerability is the cornerstone of great storytelling, how to bring more joy and fulfilment into your life, how Patagonia's story can help you unlock your purpose, how to build a story bank for better communication, how to find purpose and meaning at work, the four stories you need to master as a leader, how to find purpose and meaning in your life and so much more… About Mark Mark Leruste is a dynamic and inspiring author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, best known for his bestselling book, "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life." With a passion for empowering individuals to embrace their unique qualities and talents, Mark has become a leading voice in personal development and self-discovery. As the host of The Unconventionalists® podcast, Mark seeks to eradicate career misery by building purpose-driven work cultures that empower people to bring their whole selves to work. Mark's goal is to create a world where most feel seen, heard, supported, and appreciated at work. Mark's viral video CV led him to serve as Country Manager of the Movember Foundation, raising €2.8 million for men's health. He has since collaborated with innovative organizations and event organizers such as Google, TEDx, and L'Oreal. Having lived and worked in over ten countries, Mark's experience and insights have been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian. Contact Mark w: https://www.glowinthedarkbook.com/ w: https://www.markleruste.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste/ The Unconventionalists® podcast: Available on all major podcasting platforms. Buy the book: Glow In The Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Jean Gomes about how to build wellbeing, strategic and innovation mindsets for the future. We covered a range of topics including, how to improve your connection to the world for greater wellbeing, what you need to know about mindset, how to embrace uncertainty and innovation and scale as an entrepreneur, why your negative emotions will make you stronger, how to understand fear and cope with it better, how to manage the fear of failure and succeed, how fully embracing vulnerability will make you stronger and so much more… About Jean Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing a true expert in the field of leadership, Jean Gomes. With over 30 years of consulting and advisory experience, Jean has worked with some of the world's most successful corporations, including Google, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft. As the CEO of the consulting company, Outside, Jean partners with companies to help leaders solve their greatest challenges using the new science of mindset. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of "Leading in a Non-Linear World", which explores how our mindset can be our greatest asset in facing the challenges of an uncertain and rapidly changing world. In addition, Jean co-authored the New York Times bestseller, "The Way We're Working Isn't Working" with Tony Schwartz. With his vast experience and deep knowledge of the complexities of modern leadership, Jean is the perfect guest to share his insights on leadership in today's fast-paced and unpredictable world. So, let's get started! Contact Jean E: [email protected] W: www.weareoutside.com Podcast: The Evolving Leader (available on all major podcasting platforms) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJeanGomes Buy the book. Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Robert Glazer, where we discussed how to elevate and push beyond your limits to unlock success. We covered a range of topics, including how to create a progression plan for your high performers, mastering mental capacity and physical fitness for success, why vulnerability can be a powerful emotion in business, how to develop and build spiritual capacity, and become limitless, and so much more… About Robert Welcome to today's podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing a true thought leader in the business world, Robert Glazer. Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, as well as the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. With a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity to elevate, Bob has led Acceleration Partners to become a recognized global leader in the affiliate and partner marketing industry, receiving numerous industry and company culture awards. He shares his insights through his popular Friday Forward newsletter and his Elevate Podcast, where he interviews CEOs, authors, and thinkers on personal growth and helping others live their best lives. Bob is also a bestselling author of four books, including "Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others." A regular columnist for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur, Bob's writing reaches over five million people around the globe each year, covering topics such as performance marketing, entrepreneurship, company culture, hiring, and leadership. With his vast experience and deep knowledge of the business world, Bob is the perfect guest to provide insights and guidance on elevating yourself and your organization. So, let's get started! Contact Robert w: www.robertglazer.com w: https://robertglazer.com/eyt/ - access the book Elevate Podcast: https://robertglazer.com/elevate-podcasts/ - available on all major podcasting platforms. Buy the book. Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Lee Benson, we talk about how to master your most important metrics for soaring business success, why success in business needs you to focus on the most important numbers, the most important metrics HR, finance and marketing, how key metrics galvanise your team in a successful business, why you need to connect culture to financial results and the proven method for setting team goals that actually work and so much more… About Lee When you run a business, you need to keep score. But what are you keeping score of? That is the most important question. Once you've identified your company's most critical metric, that most important number, you can align everyone to it, and everyone will be on the same page. This will then guide future decision making and bring about accountability. Joining me on today's show is Lee Benson, the founder and CEO of Execute to Win, or ETW. As part of our discussion today, Lee will be sharing his MIND Methodology. MIND is an acronym which stands for Most Important Number and Drivers. It's a simple, sustainable system that improves business results through better alignment, decision making, and accountability. And you're about to learn all about it! Lee is also the author of 'Your Most Important Number, Increase Collaboration, Achieve your Strategy, and Execute to Win.' If you have ambitions to scale your business, then this episode is for you! Contact Lee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-benson-5b6101/ Web: https://themindmethodology.com/ Buy the book Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve your Strategy, and Execute to Win 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

https://simplescaling.com/podcast In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Kevin McCarthy about unlocking the secrets to a purpose-driven life and business. We covered a range of topics including, how to understand what your life and business purpose is, the warning signs that you are straying from your life purpose, the one thing you need to know to lead your business to success, why purpose matters more than money in business and how purpose leads to greater success, how to attract the best talent to your business, why the role of CEO is dead: How to make the shift to people centric leadership and so much more… About Kevin Kevin W. McCarthy is the creator of the website: ONPURPOSE.me. He's a man on a mission to eradicate meaningless from the planet one person at a time. In other words, he wants to help you know your purpose in life. Kevin says, "If you're truly disheartened, then you're suffering from the absence of purpose and meaning. Knowing your purpose sets your life on a profoundly positive path. There's no benefit remaining mired in a life without meaning when you can know your 2-word purpose in minutes. Kevin has written three books but for the purpose of today, we will focus on Kevin's first book, The On-Purpose Person, Making Your Life Make Sense which is a timeless classic. This "Modern Parable" was originally published in 1992 and updated in 2009. In this short, easy-reading story, you'll experience a life-changing journey of personal Discovery, Transformation, and Reward. Contact Kevin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwmccarthy/ Website: https://onpurpose.me/ Buy the books The On-Purpose Business Person: Doing More of What You Do Best More Profitably The On-Purpose Person: Making Your Life Make Sense Chief Leadership Officer: Increasing Wealth so Everyone Profits 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Kim Scott about how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity. We covered a range of topics including, why we struggle to challenge and give honest feedback, how to break free as a boss from ruinous empathy and avoid obnoxious aggression in your business, how to recognise that your culture is becoming obnoxiously aggressive and losing its humanity, why radical candor is the building block of successful businesses, how to master the art of balance, why rockstars and superstars need equal growth opportunities in business and so much more… About Kim Kim Scott is the author of Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-ass Culture of Inclusivity and Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and is co-founder of the company Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Prior to that Kim managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and started a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley. Contact Kim www.radicalcandor.com www.justworktogether.com Buy the book. Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Allan Dib we talk about how to create a 1-page marketing plan to get new customers and make more money, the ultimate definition of marketing that you need to know, how to get more from less in marketing and business, why you need to be hyper-focused on your target audience to be successful marketing, how to cut through a noisy marketplace and be heard, prospects vs Leads and why you need to know the difference, how to do sales the new way, how to upsell to make customers more profitable, the 7 Step Framework to create powerful marketing messages and so much more… About Allan Allan Dibb is a serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and #1 bestselling author of the 1- Page Marketing Plan. He calls himself the managing dictator of Successwise which coaches owners/entrepreneurs on how to build their in-house marketing capabilities and has started, grown and successfully exited multiple businesses in various industries. One of his previous businesses was in the hyper-competitive telecommunications industry, where he faced heated competition from multibillion-dollar, multinational competitors. In four years, Allan grew this business from a startup to being named by Business Review Weekly (BRW) as one of Australia's fastest-growing companies—earning a spot on the coveted BRW Fast 100 list. Contact Allan Website: https://successwise.com/ Sign up for the Successwise email: https://successwise.com/blog/ Buy the book The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand Out From The Crowd 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Whitney Johnson we talk about how to grow your people to grow your company for smart growth, why you need to disrupt yourself to propel forward, how to emotionally regulate as a business leader to grow your company and people, how to harness the power of dopamine to achieve business success, the six stages of growth of business leaders, how to know you are on the right track in business and so much more. About Whitney Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors (disruptionadvisors.co), a tech-enabled talent development company, and an Inc. 5000 2020 honoree, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Named by Thinkers50 as one of the ten leading business thinkers in the world (2021), she advises executives across the globe on smart growth leadership: growing your people to grow your company. A Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon bestselling author, Whitney is a world class keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business Publishing's Corporate Learning. She has 1.8 million followers on LinkedIn where she was selected as a Top Voice in 2020. Her course on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than one million times, and she hosts a weekly LinkedIn Live with a million+ cumulative views. In 2017, she was selected from more than 17,000 candidates for the initial cohort of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches and was named as the #1 Talent Coach. Whitney is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, as well as author of three books and is the host of the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast which has millions of downloads. Contact Whitney Email: [email protected] Buy the book Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Mark Divine we talk about how to create an unbeatable mind, creating a mindset for growth, the magic of visualisation in achieving your life's purpose, how to master visualisation to achieve your dreams, how to achieve your highest level of purpose, why your life and business purpose needs radical alignment, how to find your purpose through the gift of silence, how to practice meditation the right way to create a mindset that is unbeatable, why it is essential to choose the right breathing practice for you, how meditation boosts clarity of thought, health and longevity and so much more… About Mark Mark Divine is an expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. His work is based on an integral warrior-leader model that he developed and tested on over a thousand special operations candidates worldwide. The integrated training, which involves physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual training, has resulted in over a 90% success rate for the Spec Ops candidates. It is now taught to executives and corporate teams, tops sports teams, top athletes, professionals, first responders and warriors from all walks of life. Mark is the founder and leader of several highly successful enterprises including SEALFIT (Physical and mental training), Unbeatable Mind, LLC (Executive Mastery Development), NavySEALs.com and USCrossFit. He also co-founded the Coronado Brewing Company in Coronado, CA. SEALFIT which Mark also founded was developed out of the Navy's SEAL candidate Mentoring program, which took the pass rate for Navy SEAL candidates from 33% to over 80% on the Physical Screening Test at Navy Boot Camp. This program was instrumental in helping the Navy grow the size and quality of the SEAL force. Mark has also authored four books: "The Way of the SEAL," published by Reader's Digest Publishing, "8 Weeks to SEALFIT" and "Kokoro Yoga" by St. Martin's Press, "Unbeatable Mind" and the "SEALFIT Training Guide," both self-published. Contact Mark https://markdivine.com/ https://unbeatablemind.com/team https://sealfit.com/ Check out Mark's Show: The Mark Divine Show - https://www.youtube.com/@themarkdivineshow7739 Buy the books · Unbeatable Mind · The Way of the Seal · Kokoro Yoga · 8 Weeks for SEALFIT 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Garry Ridge we talk about how WD-40 unlocked 10X growth through leadership and culture, the 3 reasons why WD-40 experienced explosive growth, why your HR Director needs to have a seat at the leadership table, how WD-40 created an authentic purpose with meaning, how WD-40 created an engaging culture through leadership, why leaders need to become coaches to be successful, how to be a successful leader of a scaling business and so much more… About Garry Garry is a Culture Coach and Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company (NASDAQ WDFC). WD-40 Company is the maker of the household staple, WD-40 as well a number of other product lines including hand cleaners and household cleaning products. Garry has been with WD-40 Company since 1987 in various management positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of International and today he is Chairman Emeritus. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries. Garry holds a philosophy on company culture which is based on a quote from Aristotle – "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." He believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to do something bigger than yourself, learn something new and feel safe and protected. That belief extended to WD-40's values which he credits with giving freedom to employees as well as happiness. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled "Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A", Release in May 2009, FT Press. #MG 100 coach. Contact Garry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/ Website: https://thelearningmoment.net/ Buy the books · Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" (Achieving at a Higher Level) · TRIBE CULTURE: How It Shaped WD-40 Company 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Paul Akers, we talk about how to apply lean thinking in your business, how to stop wasting time and 10x your productivity, why you need to see wastefulness everywhere, how to create a lean system in your business, how to change the world with lean thinking, how to create a daily ritual that will change your life, how to recruit the best people in your business and three lessons on how to grow people in business and so much more… About Paul Paul Akers, the Founder and President of FastCap which started in Paul's garage in 1997 when he simply "fixed what bugged him" and developed his first product: the Fastcap Cover Cap. From humble beginnings, FastCap has thousands of distributors worldwide in over 40 countries. He wrote his first book, 2 Second Lean, about creating a fun, lean culture which is now available in 15 languages. In 2015, he wrote his 2nd book, Lean Health, in 2016, he wrote Lean Travel and in 2019, he wrote Lean Life and Banish Sloppiness. In 2016, Paul's book, 2 Second Lean, was recognised by the Shingo Institute and won the Research and Professional Publication Award. Contact Paul Website: https://paulakers.net/ Access the App: Download the 2 Second Lean App Books 2 Second Lean - How to Grow People and Build a Fun Lean Culture Lean Life Banish Sloppiness: How I fell in love with precision while working in Japan Lean Health: Aging in Reverse 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: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 7 and discuss why business leaders need to be in a good place mentally and emotionally, why you need to lead yourself before you lead others, how your mindset can impact how you operate in life, 3 things all business partners need to do to work better together, why you need to create your own personal vision, why time is the most important thing in life, how to get more time to focus on the things you love doing in business 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 Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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, Simple Scaling and Access Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/simplescaling

In today's conversation with Ryan Hawk we talk about how to pursue and sustain excellence in business and life, how to build confidence through evidence, the importance of coaching and mentoring in the pursuit of excellence, how to truly understand what people believe, what you need to do to create clarity of thought, why business leaders need clarity of thought to be a sustain excellence, how to make the complex simple, how your purpose fuels your pursuit of excellence, how to overcome resistance to achieving your goals and so much more… About Ryan Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 2020). His latest book, The Pursuit of Excellence, was published in January of this year. A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates "Leadership Circles" that offers structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders. Contact Ryan Website: https://learningleader.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhawk12/ Get Ryan's Book The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers 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: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en

In this episode I'm speaking with Cameron Herold where we talk exclusively about his upcoming book, The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO. We also discuss how to choose the right COO for scaling success, the one thing you didn't know about great COOs, where to start when hiring a COO, the key skills every COO needs to have, the one mistake to avoid when giving out job titles, how the COO can be your second in command and remove the stress from the CEO and why it is essential to surround yourself with the right people and so much more… About Cameron Known by Many Leaders as "The Business Growth Guru" Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, best-selling author, and speaker. He's the mastermind behind hundreds of companies' exponential growth and he's touched thousands of businesses indirectly through his work. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he'd helped build his first two 100-million dollar companies. By the age of 42, Cameron had engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. His companies landed over 5,200 media placements in those same six years, including coverage on Oprah. Not simply a theory guy, Cameron teaches what he knows from experience and is passionate about sharing his expertise with today's most dynamic business leaders. He is a best-selling author and has published six books including the Miracle Morning, Double Double, Meetings Suck, Free PR, Vivid Vision and his latest release, 'The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO'. Contact Cameron and further resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/ Website: https://cameronherold.com/ Podcast: Check out Cameron's podcast, Second in Command (available on all platforms) The COO Alliance: https://cameronherold.com/coo-alliance/ Invest in Your Leaders: https://cameronherold.com/coaching/ Buy the book: The Second in Command: Release the Power of Your COO which is available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. Simple Scaling book Check out our book, an Amazon Best-Seller: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business 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: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en Scaling templates: https://simplescaling.com/scalex-templates Contact Simple Scaling: www.simplescaling.com

In today's conversation with Adam Kingl we talk about why businesses avoid innovation, what makes great creative business leaders, how to cultivate curiosity and creativity in business, how to discover your purpose in life and business, how to generate creative ideas, why creativity is a powerful skill for business leaders, the three valuable rules of leadership, how to connect with millennials and so much more… About Adam A globally renowned expert in innovating management practice and strategy, and leading the modern workforce, Adam Kingl specialises in creativity and innovation in teams, strategic and management innovation, aligning company culture to strategy, virtual team dynamics, next generation paradigms of leadership and management, authenticity in leaders and organisations, defining and living purpose and organisational learning and development. Adam has consulted, designed corporate education, and/or facilitated sessions for companies including Anglo American, BBC, Boehringer, BP, Carlsberg, Disney, Ericsson, GSK, Heidelberg Cement, HSBC, LVMH, Nestle, Nike, Oman Oil, Orica, Pixar, Tesco and Zurich Insurance and many more. Contact Adam Website: www.adamkingl.com Access Adam's Books and Access Resources Next Generation Leadership: How to Ensure Young Talent Will Thrive with Your Organization Sparking Success: Why Every Leader Needs to Develop a Creative Mindset (Available from the 3rd April) 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: https://amzn.to/3zrrRAN Contact me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Website: www.simplescaling.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplescaling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplescaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqcbk3-XcJ56Rs6o3cMEwg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplescaling?lang=en