The ActionCOACH Podcast

Storytelling: Your Audience Is Leaving Because of This Mistake | Sam Ramston InterviewMost founders treat video content like an afterthought. Sam Ramston knows the cost of that mistake. In this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, we reveal why 98% of founders fail at video and the proven framework that turns founder storytelling into a growth engine.Sam Ramston leads Show Up, a founder-focused video storytelling service. His mission: help early-stage founders leverage the fact that 44% of their market value is tied to their personal story, using video that drives 95% higher audience retention and 4 times more LinkedIn engagement than text posts.His secret? A six-pillar framework executed over six to twelve months that balances authentic conversation with strategic storytelling-no scripts, no ads, just founders building the muscle to show up consistently and own their space.What You'll Learn:Why 98% of Founders Fail at Video: Discover the two fatal mistakes-posting too infrequently or producing content so poorly it undermines credibility-and why video remains the most powerful early-stage growth lever.The Founder as Storytelling Asset: Learn why 44% of market value is tied directly to founder visibility and the ability to connect with investors and customers.The Six-Pillar Framework: Master the month-by-month approach: Foundations (origin and problem), Why (why you, why this, why now), Mission (turning attention into conviction), Community (finding your tribe), Customer (flagship stories), and Vision (cementing thought leadership).Patience Over Speed: Building authentic founder presence is like training a muscle-meaningful CTAs only emerge in month three after laying proper groundwork.The Vulnerability Advantage: Being vulnerable about where you actually are builds belief, engagement, and the right community around your founder journey.Whether you're an early-stage founder seeking investor visibility, an entrepreneur building community around your expertise, or a business leader ready to own your niche, this episode provides the blueprint for founder-led video storytelling that actually works, from someone who's produced content for the world's biggest brands and now helps founders tell their stories with the same strategic rigour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Peaks Every Leader Must Climb to Build Teams That Actually Work | Jim Brown InterviewJim Brown, author of *The Imperfect Board Member* and *The Imperfect CEO*, reveals why embracing imperfection builds high-performing teams that actually enjoy work.What You'll Learn:Why Less Than 17% of People Actually Like Their Jobs: The reality of workplace dissatisfaction and how to create cultures where people genuinely enjoy their work.The Ascent Model's Four Peaks: Jim's framework: collaborative culture, leadership accountability, strategic momentum, and talent magnetism.Why Boards Answer "What" and Management Answers "How": The critical distinction that keeps boards effective and management empowered.The Delegation Revelation: Why the best leaders "refuse to do" and why senior leaders' jobs are people jobs, not results jobs.Three Guiding Behaviours Beat Five Core Values: Why observable behaviours like "we admit when we make mistakes" beat abstract values.Why 80% of Your Time Should Be on Your Strengths: Why improving weaknesses is pointless and how to energise people through their natural abilities.How Confusion Robs More Energy Than Hard Work: Why you need strategic momentum, not just clarity.Psychological Safety That Makes Teams Magnetic: Creating space where people can challenge, admit mistakes, and ask for help without penalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence Is Everywhere, But Most People Look for It in the Wrong Place Most people chase confidence as if it were something they need to earn or discover. James Vincent knows better. In this episode, Neil Martin explores James's book *The Infinite Edge* and reveals why confidence isn't something you find; it's something you take.This discussion dives deep into how to be more confident, emphasising that confidence is readily available and waiting to be embraced. James highlights the crucial role of performance analysis in both sports and business, emphasising its importance in achieving results. The conversation offers powerful strategies for self-improvement, guiding you toward significant personal growth and better business strategy.James built himself from a nine-year-old badminton player to world number 49 by age 21. His journey taught him that world-class performance comes from ruthless focus on 2-3 key skills, deliberate repetition with feedback, and building yourself from the inside out. Now he's distilled these lessons into a framework anyone can use.What You'll Learn:The Serial Winner Mindset: What separates someone who achieves one goal from someone who wins across every area of life.Why Focus Beats Hours: How James's decision to focus on just three skills-coaching, leadership, and public speaking gave him a shot at becoming world-class.The 20-Second Confidence Loop: Master the L-O-O-P technique: Let go of doubt, Open your mind to belief, Own that belief, and Plant it in your heart.The Hidden Sources of Confidence: Why every promise you keep to yourself builds seismic levels of self-belief, and how authenticity creates unshakeable confidence.Sport's Massive Advantage Over Business: Why analysing performance in sport is standard, whilst analysing performance in business barely exists, and how recording your meetings can transform results.The Leadership Philosophy That Changes Everything: How James's shift from "if you win, I win" to "when I win, you win" was subtle in words but seismic in impact.Key Quotes:"If you want more confidence, first of all, you gotta realise confidence is everywhere. It is literally all over the place. It's waiting for you to take it.""Don't think about the hours, think about the focus, because if you try and get good at several different things, you'd be average. But if you focus on the two or three technical things in your area of life, then you can become world-class.""Every promise you keep to yourself, oh, that is seismic levels of confidence.""The willingness to do whatever it takes. Just take note of that point right now, folks listening. That is confidence."James Vincent's Background:James Vincent is a performance coach and author of *The Infinite Edge: Six Inner Forces to Be a Serial Winner*. He represented England in badminton, reaching world number 49 by age 21-22. James has coached athletes to the Olympics and worked with business leaders across multiple sectors.Action Steps:If You're Struggling with Confidence: Start the confidence loop right now. Identify one doubt, physically turn your hand over and let it go, open your mind to one belief about what's possible, grab that belief and own it, then plant it in your heart.If You Want to Become World-Class: Stop trying to be good at everything. Identify the 2-3 technical skills that matter most in your field and commit to focusing exclusively on those for the next year.If You Lead a Team: Record your next company-wide communication or sales meeting. Watch it back and analyse it through the lens of "what can I do for little improvements?"For Everyone: Start keeping promises to yourself. Every single one. Watch what happens to your confidence when you do what you say you'll do, even in small things.Subscribe to the ActionCOACH podcast for weekly insights on business growth, leadership, and performance.This episode is sponsored by Canva:Learn more at: https://www.canva.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Sutherland | Why Businesses Overinvest in Trivial ImprovementsMost businesses are optimising themselves into irrelevance. In this ActionCOACH Podcast episode, Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland reveals why your obsession with efficiency and benchmarking is destroying customer value and making you identical to your competitors.What You'll Learn:The Self-Checkout Fallacy: "Performative efficiency" that transfers costs to customers isn't efficiency at all. Businesses achieve notional cost savings that harm customer experience.Why Benchmarking Makes You a Loser: When everyone uses the same metrics, they become more similar and create hyper-competition. Fewer choices for consumers, businesses forced to compete on price alone.The High-Touch Premium Strategy: In an AI age where everyone will automate, go "high human, high touch" as premium positioning. Small discretionary gestures create disproportionate value.Why Big Ideas Take Time: Sutherland explains the adoption sigmoid curve. Mobile phones took 10 years to become socially acceptable. Short-term ROI measures mean you'll overinvest in trivial improvements and underinvest in what matters.Key Quotes:"The real value of marketing and marketers is not what they do, it's how they think.""When everybody optimises or benchmarks around the same thing, you automatically create an opportunity to be different."Rory Sutherland's Background:Rory Sutherland is Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, where he's spent 38 years pioneering the application of behavioural science in marketing. Author of "Alchemy," he's become one of marketing's most influential voices.Action Steps:If You're Making Business Decisions: Stop optimising for defensibility and start optimising for customer value. Question whether your "efficiency gains" are transferring costs to customers.If You're Launching Something New: Embrace the sigmoid curve. Don't panic if adoption is slow initially. Be patient. Significant innovations take time because they require behavioural change.For Everyone: Rewrite the question. Get comfortable with ambiguity and subjective judgment. Look for opportunities to add "critical non-essentials" that create disproportionate value.This episode is sponsored by Canva:Say goodbye to creative bottlenecks with Canva Enterprise. Use Magic Resize to instantly reformat one asset for any platform. Empower your team to design at scale, while maintaining total brand control. To find out more, visit canva.com/enterprise so you can turn teams into content powerhouses.Learn more at: https://www.canva.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former HSBC USA CEO, Irene Dorner "Expected to Go to Prison". Listen to her views on Courage, Culture & Fixing a Crisis.Most leaders talk about courage. Irene Dorner lived it, running a bank losing $3 billion annually whilst facing potential imprisonment for regulatory failures she inherited.In this ActionCOACH podcast episode, the former CEO and President of HSBC USA, named one of the 25 most influential people on Wall Street and the most powerful woman in global banking, reveals what it really takes to lead through crisis. Dorner arrived in America to discover not just catastrophic mortgage losses, but a far more dangerous problem: money-laundering controls so inadequate that trillions of dollars flowed through systems the bank couldn't prove were clean. "I spent the next five years expecting to wear an orange suit and be locked up," she admits.Her solution? A complete cultural transformation that took years, not months. Dorner explains why fixing processes wasn't enough without accountability, how she instituted a "no surprises" culture where people could report problems without fear, and why she reframes "difficult conversations" as "important conversations." She shares raw truths about leadership pressure—drawing smiley faces on her shower to "put your game face on," managing constant public scrutiny, and why "some days you just don't feel like the CEO."From advancing LGBT inclusion through Pride initiatives (her "biggest achievement") to her candid view that risk-averse capital markets now hinder business growth, Dorner proves that whether you're running a global bank or a small business, the fundamentals remain the same: courage, integrity, and putting people first.This Episode is Sponsored by AdSmart from Sky: Making TV Advertising affordable and available for businesses of all shapes and sizes.Find out more at: https://www.adsmartfromsky.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-Quality Video on Any Budget: The Framework That Works | Tom Voller Dodge Your Films InterviewMost businesses waste money creating beautiful videos nobody watches. Tom Voller's production company has created content for Red Bull, Ironman, SumUp, and NATS, but his most valuable insight isn't about expensive equipment. It's that your biggest competition isn't your industry rival; it's TikTok and Instagram. You're competing for attention where 99.9% of commuters scroll past content in under 10 seconds.What You'll Learn:Why Most Video Content Fails: Businesses create 3-4 minute beautiful videos that nobody watches past 10 seconds. Avoid this costly mistake by starting with two critical questions.The iPhone vs Cinema Camera Debate: You can erode your brand's perceived value with cheap content, but quality messaging filmed on an iPhone outperforms expensive production with weak messaging.The Seven Strategic Uses of Video: Video drives growth through recruiting, sales enablement (highest ROI), conversion optimisation, investment attraction, brand building, market education, and geographic expansion.The Building in Public Revolution: US venture capital firms now employ teams to find founders creating content. Multiple entrepreneurs have secured investment without ever pitching.Breaking Into New Markets: Find one good customer, create one testimonial video, and watch your regional sales multiply.Key Quotes:"You can very quickly erode your perceived value by creating cheap content. But you can release quality content that has been filmed on an iPhone if the message cuts through the noise.""Their biggest competition is TikTok. It's Instagram. You're competing for people's time.""Who is this for? And what do you want them to do after they've seen it?""Simplify, simplify, simplify. If you've written three things you wanna communicate, get rid of one of them."Tom Voller's Background:Tom Voller runs Dodge Your Films, a content production company that has created video campaigns for Red Bull, Ironman races across 300+ global events, SumUp, and NATS. His company specialises in working with B2B SaaS firms from Series A through unicorn status, with creative directors and production crews positioned globally.Action Steps:If You Haven't Started: Ask two questions before filming: Who is this video for? What do you want them to do after watching? Create a detailed profile of your ideal viewer, then work backwards. Start with your iPhone and authentic messaging rather than waiting for perfect production.If You're Already Creating: Audit your existing videos and cut your message in half. If you've written three things to communicate, eliminate one or two. If viewers drop off after 10 seconds, your opening isn't addressing their specific need quickly enough.For Everyone: Stop competing with your industry rivals and start competing with TikTok for attention. Build in public by sharing your founder journey on video. Create customer success videos in every new market; one local evangelist on camera will multiply your regional sales. Content shared by you as an individual will significantly outperform content shared by your company page.Whether you're a small business owner hiring your first sales executive, a SaaS founder seeking Series A investment, or an established company breaking into new markets, this episode provides the framework for video success without the Hollywood budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Body Language - Make These Instant Changes to Master Every Interview & Close Every Deal | Mark Bowden Body Language Expert InterviewMost people walk into high-stakes meetings hoping their content will carry them. Mark Bowden knows better: audiences form unconscious judgments about you in seconds via body language, and you can control exactly what they feel.What You'll Learn:The Theory of Mind Framework: Audiences unconsciously form a "theory of mind" about you, their prediction of how you're thinking and feeling toward them, based 55% on body language, 38% on tone, and only 7% on words.The Four Gesture Planes: Hand positions trigger specific emotions. Truth plane (naval height, open palms) signals honesty; passion plane (chest height) creates energy; thought plane (higher) builds vision; grotesque plane (below belt) triggers negative judgment.The MBT Framework: "Make a choice, Make it Bigger, Keep it Tidy." Commit fully to one gesture plane, amplify it, and hold it long enough for audiences to process, transforming scattered movement into confident communication.The Influence and Persuasion Model: Influence means understanding their perspective; persuasion means presenting choices to guide decisions. This changes minds more effectively than assertiveness (telling) because people feel ownership of the outcome."No matter how good your business is, no matter how good your pitch is, I'm in charge not only of how I feel, but I can be in charge of what you feel."Mark Bowden's Background:Mark Bowden is a globally recognised body language and human behaviour expert who advises leaders and executives worldwide.If You Haven't Started: Sit a hand-span away from the table with resources an arm's length away to encourage open gestures.If You're Already Presenting: Choreograph key moments using the truth plane (naval height) for credibility, the passion plane (chest height) for goals, and the grotesque plane for obstacles. Apply MBT: make one gesture choice per idea, amplify it, and hold it.For Everyone: Master the influence model: ask questions to understand their perspective, acknowledge it, then present choices and let them decide.This episode is sponsored by SEDULO: One of the UK’s fastest growing mid-tier business advisory firms, for good reasonFind out more at: https://sedulo.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Burnout Decision You Don't Realise You're Making | Human ROI, Feedback & Dreaming Big (ActionCOACH Podcast)Most entrepreneurs measure business ROI obsessively whilst ignoring the metric that matters most: their own well-being. Alex Forsyth experienced burnout three times in six years before discovering the framework that changed everything.In this episode, Alex reveals "human return on investment", a systematic approach to monitoring stress, anxiety, fulfilment, and burnout alongside business performance. Learn to recognise warning signs before you crash and implement strategies that allow you to dream big without burning out.What You'll Learn:- The Human ROI Framework: Check in on stress, anxiety, fulfilment, and burnout with the same rigour as business metrics- Burnout Warning Signs: Identify subtle signals, including rising anxiety and passion feeling like just another job- The "Fill Your Cup First" Principle: Why boundaries and prioritising community enable sustainable service- Active Presence Techniques: Practical strategies for genuine presence through active listening and reducing distractions- Transforming Feedback Into Fuel: Process feedback as development opportunities using upskilling, coaching, and practice- The Feedforward Approach: Shift conversations from past mistakes to future possibilities- Healthy Ego vs Overconfidence: Balance confidence with humility for lifelong learning- Dreaming Big Without Burning Out: Lead with courage and build systems for sustainable achievement- Vision Board Systems That Work: Daily review, frequent auditing, and activating your reticular activating system- Community as Competitive Advantage: Connect purpose to service and recognise everyday connectionsKey Quotes:"Replace burnout recovery with burnout prevention by monitoring your human ROI as closely as your financial ROI.""Fill your cup first. You cannot serve from an empty vessel, and boundaries aren't selfish—they're essential.""Dream big means leading with courage, not waiting for permission, and pursuing goals without burning out."Alex Forsyth's Background:Alex Forsyth is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for sustainable high performance. After burning out three times in six years, she developed the "human ROI" framework, helping ambitious business owners pursue goals without sacrificing well-being. Her TEDx talk and work connecting purpose to service demonstrate that dreaming big and maintaining balance are interdependent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loneliness - The Hidden Epidemic Destroying Remote Workers | Thomas Power on Loneliness, Community, and the Work From Home CrisisThe work-from-home revolution promised freedom but delivered an epidemic of isolation. In this ActionCOACH podcast episode, host James Vincent sits down with Thomas Power, who confronts the uncomfortable truth about loneliness in 2026 and reveals why your digital connections might be making you lonelier than ever.Drawing on Blue Zones research, Jay Shetty's strategies, and decades of experience fostering genuine connection, Thomas exposes the paradox of modern work culture: we're more connected than ever, yet more isolated than any generation before us.What You'll Learn:The True Cost of Remote Work: Why the work-from-home generation faces unprecedented loneliness despite having more digital tools than ever, and why Zoom calls can't replace in-person interaction.The Blue Zones Secret: How the world's longest-living communities maintain deep social bonds and the specific practices that create genuine belonging and extend lifespan.Why Technology Increases Isolation: The paradox of digital connectivity and how social media deepens isolation whilst creating the illusion of connection.The CSC vs ORS Framework: Two contrasting approaches to community building-Closed, Selective, and Controlling versus Open, Random, and Supportive-and which creates lasting communities.Jay Shetty's Blueprint: How Jay Shetty transformed from monk to influential community builder and the content creation principles that turn audiences into communities.The University of YouTube: Why YouTube has become the world's most powerful educational platform for building communities that rival traditional institutions.Three-Step Community Creation: The exact framework for building authentic communities through aggregation, making wisdom viral, and fostering genuine belonging.Leadership's Role: Why leaders must address the loneliness epidemic and practical strategies for creating workplace cultures that prioritise human connection.Subscribe to the ActionCOACH podcast for more insights on building businesses and lives that truly matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arum Global Blueprint for Scaling with Purpose - From £2M to £14MArum Global transformed from a struggling £2 million consultancy losing £400,000 annually into a £14 million powerhouse with £5 million EBITDA and a perfect NPS score of 100. This episode reveals the strategies behind their 7x growth whilst serving the world's most demanding clients.Jamie Waller purchased Arum Global in 2017, recognising its extraordinary authority with global banks and governments. Today, the company serves major clients across collections, recoveries, and debt management, maintaining the principle that "everybody deserves to be paid what they are owed, but not at any cost."What You'll Learn:The Network Effect Strategy: Why clients paying £25,000 for advisory work receive access to 200+ specialists and 25 years of project knowledge, consistently converting small engagements into £100,000+ relationships without traditional sales pressure.The NPS Blind Spot: How Arum achieved a perfect 100 NPS score but wasn't generating referrals and the simple question that unlocked millions in new business from existing clients.The People-First Growth Model: How creating a Head of People role early enabled delegation and maintained team morale through 7x growth.Operational Excellence at Scale: How splitting operations into Advisory and Delivery Services, combined with repeatable frameworks, enables management of 20-25 projects simultaneously whilst maintaining perfect NPS.The Vulnerability Innovation: The breakthrough project that identified £16 million in recoverable debt from £80 million sitting in "vulnerability files" for up to 10 years.Post-COVID Professional Standards: Jamie's approach to resetting workplace expectations, from video call standards to maintaining energy across remote teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond Business: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Pandora MorrisMost successful business owners appear to have it all together. But what if that relentless drive is actually masking something deeper? In this revealing episode, Pandora Morris exposes a hidden pandemic affecting high achievers: high-functioning depression.Pandora Morris, creator of the Hurt to Healing podcast, has spent 24 years navigating the mental health system whilst managing severe OCD and eating disorders. She brings unflinching honesty about living with extreme mental health conditions whilst pursuing purpose and meaning.This conversation reveals why constantly staying busy might be your way of running from yourself, introduces "anhedonia" (the inability to experience joy), and explains why true recovery requires both changing beliefs and taking action simultaneously.What You'll Discover:High Functioning Depression Explained: Why high achievers mask depression through rigid routines and constant busyness, and how to recognise if you're running from your feelings.The Inner Work Framework: What "doing the inner work" actually means - connecting with your vulnerable inner child and stripping away societal expectations.Therapy That Actually Works: Why most therapists fail their clients, the difference between CBT, EMDR, IFS and other approaches, and why recovery is like a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle.OCD Reality Check: Recognising OCD in yourself or your children, why people wait 10 years to seek help, and why exposure therapy is crucial.The Beliefs vs. Actions Debate: When you need to change your belief system before taking action, when action must come first, and why talking doesn't solve everything.If You're Constantly Busy: Ask yourself - are you pursuing genuine passions or running from sitting with yourself? Take one day this week to practice stillness.If You Can't Experience Joy: Notice whether you can appreciate small moments. If you're constantly thinking about the next thing rather than being present, consider whether high-functioning depression might be affecting you.For Everyone: Stop asking "how are you?" unless you genuinely have time to hear the real answer. Remember that FINE often stands for "F***ed up, Insecure, Neurotic and Exhausted."Find Pandora's Hurt to Healing podcast on all platforms and discover the therapy approaches that might finally help you piece together your recovery jigsaw puzzle.Powered by Action Coach UK  - https://actioncoach.co.uk/The world's number one business coaching firm, helping business owners achieve extraordinary results since 1993.Sponsored by CWCS | Fully Managed Hosting Services - https://www.cwcs.co.uk/UK-based, globally trusted Managed Hosting with security, scalability, and sustainability at its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Exit? Most Owners Never Build a Sellable Business. Here's Why.In this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, Saul Cohen reveals why most business owners fundamentally misunderstand their business's value and what it takes to build a truly sellable company. Saul, a corporate finance expert who started at PWC and now specialises in mergers and acquisitions, shares the hard truths about scaling owner-managed businesses and the critical mistakes that prevent successful exits.Discover why the "hustle" stops working at £1 million in revenue and what you need to do differently. Learn why owner-managed businesses rarely exceed £10 million without proper structure, and why getting above £20-100 million while retaining full ownership is nearly impossible. Saul explains the two biggest reasons acquisitions fail: people and cash flow, why you should never make changes immediately after buying a business, and how successful entrepreneurs think about money differently: focusing on building assets rather than just P\&L thinking.This episode provides actionable frameworks for financial management, including the five essential components of a proper finance department, why you need a part-time financial controller (not just an accountant), and the critical difference between compliance and strategic financial planning. Saul also shares his recommended reading (Daniel Priestley's "24 Assets" and Alex Hormozi's "$100M Offers") and explains why every business owner needs to get a valuation immediately – even if they're not planning to sell for years.Whether you're doing £500K or £5 million in revenue, this conversation will change how you think about building business value and planning your eventual exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dragons Den Failed Her, Then She Hit £10M in Revenue | Rachel Watkyn Tiny Box Company InterviewMost business owners give up after harsh rejection. Rachel Watkyn built a £10 million company instead.In this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, Rachel Watkyn, founder of Tiny Box Company, shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. After being "absolutely slaughtered" on Dragons' Den, battling chronic fatigue syndrome that left her bedridden for years, and surviving cancer, Rachel scaled her sustainable packaging business from zero to over £10 million in revenue.What makes Rachel's journey extraordinary isn't just the numbers. It's how she achieved them. For 3-4 months across two consecutive years, she ran her entire business from her bed, a "guilty secret" she reveals publicly for the first time in this interview. Despite losing everything (her house, job, partner, and car), Rachel's "steel rod" determination and focus on something bigger than herself drove her forward when hope seemed impossible.Discover Rachel's core strategies for scaling from £1 million to £10 million, why the Dragons were wrong about sustainability being "niche," and how she built a team so strong that a former warehouse worker now runs the entire operation. Rachel reveals the power of visualisation and manifestation, why focusing on experiences matters more than material goals, and what truly defines success beyond wealth.Whether you're battling imposter syndrome, facing health challenges while running your business, or simply trying to scale past seven figures, Rachel's insights on servant leadership, trusting your vision over "experts," and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up will transform how you approach entrepreneurship.Key quotes: "If you're not helping people in some way, then you don't have a business model anyway.""Especially for women that do suffer from confidence issues, imposter syndrome is to focus on something that's bigger than you.""Your background, who you think you are, doesn't need to define you."Subscribe to the ActionCOACH podcast for weekly insights on business growth, leadership, and achieving extraordinary results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Exit: Your Business Isn't Worth Selling Yet | Here's Why | James Ashford Entrepreneur InterviewMost business owners dream of a life-changing exit. James Ashford achieved it, selling his company for eight figures. But he reveals a hard truth in this episode: his business wasn't always worth selling. For years, it was practically worthless to buyers.What changed? Ashford spent three years systematizing his operations, building a company that didn't just run without him but actually grew without him. He shares the strategic decisions that separated his company from competitors, why he refused to discount, and how video marketing positioned him as the category leader.He also opens up about the unexpected aftermath: the identity crisis that followed his exit and the work of rebuilding purpose beyond the business. Now an active investor, he offers insights into what makes businesses truly valuable to both buyers and the entrepreneurs who build them.What You'll Learn:The Fatal Flaw in Most Small Businesses: Being the best at what you do makes your business worthless to buyers. Transform from operator to owner.The Three-Year Rule for Sellable Businesses: James explains which systems made his business attractive to acquirers and why it took three years to build them.Why Discounting Destroys Business Value: Saying no to discounts builds a premium brand that commands higher multiples at exit.The Video Marketing Strategy That Changed Everything: Educational content solved his core business problem and positioned his company as the category leader.The Emotional Reality of Selling Your Business: James shares the identity crisis that followed his exit and how he rebuilt his sense of purpose.From Operator to Investor: James now invests in multiple companies and shares what he looks for when evaluating opportunities.The Diamond Framework for Client Selection: Learn how to identify and nurture your most valuable client relationships instead of treating everyone equally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Growth: £50 Million Turnover Started With This Uncomfortable Truth | Jordan Brompton My Energi InterviewJordan Brompton scaled My Energi from minus £20,000 in debt to £50 million turnover in five years. But she wouldn't do it that fast again. This episode reveals the uncomfortable truths about rapid growth, securing investment without connections, and why believing in yourself is the hardest part.What You'll Learn:The Uncomfortable Truth About Scaling Fast: Jordan wouldn't scale at that pace again despite the success. Two redundancy rounds after building to 400 employees taught her that when external factors force you to retract quickly, there's a real cost.How to Secure Investment Without Connections: A working-class entrepreneur with no degree raised £1.8 million from Sir Terry Leahy and Bill Currie, then £30 million from private equity. Her biggest lesson: due diligence should go both ways.The Power of Product Identity: Naming products like "Eddi" and "Zappi" creates emotional connection and market differentiation. Jordan purposely gave products identities to educate children and build a brand that could compete in a crowded marketplace.Why Investors Want to See Sales First: Stop pitching with fancy decks and no substance. Jordan looks for order books, customer commitments, and proof you've invested yourself. AI can create a pitch deck in two minutes. What doors have you knocked on?The Reality of Manufacturing Scale: Gradual scale isn't optional in electronics manufacturing. Investment cycles (4-5 years) are too short for hardware businesses that need 15-20 year horizons.Maintaining Belief Through Turbulent Times: Jordan navigated government grant withdrawals, market oversaturation, and pulling back from an IPO when the war in Ukraine hit. Her biggest personal barrier has always been her own mind.The Grimsby Grit That Built a £50 Million Business: Growing up in a "forgotten about town" created the tenacity that pushed Jordan through every challenge. Wanting it more than your competition is everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disruption: She Doesn't Look Like a Lawyer And That's Her Biggest Advantage | Sophie Murgatroyd Law by Sophie InterviewSophie Murgatroyd built Law by Sophie from nothing to a thriving practice in 18 months by rejecting every rule traditional lawyers follow: showing up in gym kit, niching into equine law, and marketing herself as "Legally Blonde." But her success runs deeper than tactics: five years ago, she survived violent trauma that took her unborn son Ashley's life, battled PTSD and depression, and rebuilt herself through therapy and sheer grit. Her secret? People buy from people, and authenticity is the ultimate competitive advantage.What You'll Learn:- Disruption in traditional industries: Being different attracts clients desperate for authenticity- Niching down: Specialising in equine law created a magnetic pull for clients who found someone who speaks their language- Courage to be disliked: Accepting you're not everyone's cup of tea grows your business faster- Trauma into resilience: Surviving violence and loss, therapy became essential for rebuilding- Therapy in high performance: Five years of consistent therapy transformed her life- Personal brand building: Showing up as yourself generates more business than corporate marketing- The By Sophie Empire: Building multiple businesses under one personal brand- Yorkshire farmer lessons: Early lessons about graft and earning what you want fuel her driveKey Quotes:"Replace the word 'algorithm' with 'audience' in any YouTube conversation, and you'll have your answer.""I'm not gonna be everyone's cup of tea. And do you know what? That's okay.""Therapy saved my life without a doubt.""Be unapologetically you."Sophie Murgatroyd's Background:Sophie Murgatroyd founded Law by Sophie, specializing in equine and agricultural law. A Yorkshire farmer's daughter, she qualified as a solicitor at a major Manchester firm. Five years ago, she survived a violent trauma that took her unborn son's life, leaving her battling PTSD and depression. Through therapy and her dog Kipper, Sophie rebuilt her life and launched Law by Sophie 18 months ago. She's now building the "By Sophie Empire" with multiple ventures and applying to become a judge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing: The Relationship Rule Every Marketer Gets Wrong | Charlotte Pearce Most brands treat marketing like a one-way street. Charlotte Pearce built Inpact into a company sending millions of handwritten notes for brands like Victoria Beckham and John Lewis by understanding that customers are humans first, and humans buy from people they feel connected to.What You'll Learn:The Dating Analogy That Changes Everything: Marketing works exactly like romantic relationships. Constantly demanding (buy this, do that, tell your friends) without giving anything first kills connection. Yet brands do this constantly and wonder why customers don't engage.The No-Call-to-Action Revolution: Charlotte proves through millions of notes that the most effective marketing often has no call to action whatsoever. Simply thanking customers for choosing your brand, without asking for anything in return, brings in more sales.From a Friend to a Friend Copywriting: Address recipients by first name, sign from a person and team, strip away jargon, and express authentic gratitude. The handwritten format lets you be more emotional than you could in other channels.The Mantelpiece Moment Strategy: Unlike emails that disappear or social posts that vanish in seconds, handwritten notes stay visible on mantelpieces, fridges, and walls. Every time customers see them, they remember your brand.Building a Scalable Human Touch: Charlotte shows that you can be genuinely thoughtful at massive scale. With 1,500 scribes worldwide, her company proves brands can stay authentic even when serving millions of customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communication: Why You're Failing and the Real Reason People Don't ListenMost business owners think they communicate well. They're wrong. In this Business Growth Podcast episode, powered by ActionCOACH UK, former Apprentice candidate Frederick Afrifa, who trains Fortune 500 executives, reveals why your communication fails under pressure and exactly how to fix it.What You'll Discover:Learn the two psychological phenomena sabotaging your communication: explicit monitoring (overthinking automatic actions until you forget how to speak naturally) and distraction theory (focusing on audience judgment instead of your message). Frederick shares exact techniques to overcome these barriers, drawn from his background as a 10.3-second 100-meter sprinter who understands performance under pressure.Discover why practising in front of a mirror is worthless and what professional athletes do instead. Frederick reveals the "race simulation" approach that transforms nervous speakers into confident communicators in just 12 hours of intensive training.Master the four-part storytelling framework that made Frederick's Apprentice presentation go viral: relate to your audience, explain the challenge, resolve it, and deliver the moral. He demonstrates this live with examples for different audiences.Understand why listening, not speaking, is your most powerful business tool. Learn the Chinese philosophy of listening with your eyes, heart, and ears, treating every conversation partner as if they're the only person in the world. This single shift reduces resistance in negotiations, sales calls, and leadership situations.Build unshakeable confidence through evidence, not affirmations. Frederick explains why confidence is activity-specific and how to systematically develop it in any area where you currently struggle.Learn Frederick's biggest lesson from The Apprentice: energy management. He reveals how ignoring his introverted need for alone time, due to fear of judgment, depleted his decision-making ability and ultimately cost him the competition. This lesson applies directly to business owners burning out while trying to be everything to everyone.Discover the "Brian" technique for managing your inner critic. Frederick shares how naming the negative voice in your head and working with it, rather than fighting it, transforms anxiety into actionable focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI-Enhanced Email Marketing: The ROI Revolution with Matthew Montoya | Constant Contact InterviewMost small businesses are leaving money on the table with their email marketing. Matthew Montoya from Constant Contact knows better. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCoach UK, we reveal the strategies that actually work for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to maximise their digital marketing ROI.Matthew brings 15 years of experience from the world's number one email marketing platform, having taught over 14,000 small businesses face-to-face. His insights? Email marketing delivers £36 return for every £1 spent, with an average 2% conversion rate that outperforms nearly every other marketing channel at a fraction of the cost.Discover why click-through rate is the ultimate KPI that matters, not open rates. Learn the exact email structure that captures attention in just 9 seconds: no more than 25 lines of text, 3 images maximum, and 3 calls to action. Understand why 80% of your content should educate and only 20% should promote, and how this balance keeps your audience engaged rather than teaching them to ignore you.Matthew debunks the biggest myth in digital marketing: that email is dead. Despite the flashiness of TikTok and social media, email marketing has thrived for 30 years because it works. The secret? Strategy, segmentation, and understanding that your audience is talking back to you through their behaviour. Are you smart enough to listen?This episode reveals how AI has transformed email marketing from an eight-hour manual process into a minutes-long strategic exercise. Constant Contact's AI builds entire omnichannel campaigns, identifies target segments, determines optimal send times, and creates content that mirrors your brand voice. The friction that once prevented small businesses from competing with large corporations has been removed.Learn why you should never buy email lists, how to grow your database organically, and why owning your email contacts gives you control that social media platforms never will. Understand the critical importance of relevance, timing, and personalisation in an era where audiences expect tailored content and have increasingly short attention spans.Whether you're a small business owner just starting with digital marketing, an entrepreneur looking to optimise your email strategy, or a content creator seeking better engagement, this episode provides the blueprint for email marketing success from real experience growing campaigns to millions of subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Paralympic Silver to Building a Purpose-Driven & Life-Changing Business | Dr Mark Williams Limb Art InterviewMost people who face life-changing adversity spend years coming to terms with it. Dr Mark Williams turned his into a superpower within months. After losing his leg in a cycling accident at age 10, Mark became a world champion Paralympic swimmer and world record holder. Following 25 years climbing the corporate ladder at Ecolab, a chance encounter in a Morrison's car park changed everything. A 4-year-old boy spotted Mark's prosthetic leg cover and begged his mum for one. That moment birthed Limb Art, a company transforming how amputees see themselves. Today, Limb Art operates in 15 countries and has won the King's Award for Enterprise. One ex-para who'd lost three squad mates and his leg in an IED explosion had their memorial tattoo recreated on a leg cover. When he clipped it on, he said "my mates are back," a moment that left everyone in tears.Dr Mark Williams lost his left leg in a cycling accident at age 10 in 1982. He broke British swimming records, won silver at the 1988 Seoul Paralympics, and became world champion in 1989. After 25 years at Ecolab, he founded Limb Art in 2017, now operating in 15 countries and winning the King's Award for Enterprise in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV Advertising Demystified: Insider Secrets for Business GrowthMost business owners believe TV advertising is reserved for corporate giants with bottomless budgets. Kurt Edwards knows better. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by Action Coach UK, we reveal how businesses of any size can leverage TV advertising to build trust, scale rapidly, and achieve extraordinary results.Kurt Edwards brings over 20 years of media experience leading business development for the UK's most iconic media brands. Now working with AdSmart from Sky, the world's leading addressable TV platform, he shares exactly how modern TV advertising has transformed to level the playing field for small businesses.What You'll Learn:Why TV Advertising Builds Trust:Discover why trust has become the second most important factor in consumer purchasing decisions post-pandemic, and why TV remains the most trusted advertising environment whilst social media ranks as the least trusted.The Real Cost of TV Advertising:A six-week TV campaign on Sky starts at just £3,000, with creative production around £2,000. Kurt shares a case study of a local bed retailer spending just £1,000 per month who saw customers mentioning his TV ads within two weeks, compared to eight years of Facebook advertising where not a single customer ever mentioned seeing an ad.Sophisticated Audience Targeting:With Sky's access to 9 million customers and approximately 1,200 data points per customer, small businesses can now target audiences with surgical precision using data matching—competing on the same playing field as multinational corporations.The Science of Creative Effectiveness:Learn about System One research on "The Price of Being Dull" and the concept of "Compound Creativity" that explains why the best brands stick with what works rather than constantly chasing creative refreshes.10-Second vs 30-Second Creatives:With attention spans now between 10 and 20 seconds, discover how brands are creating impactful short-form content alongside traditional formats.The Power of Audio Branding:Fascinating research on sonic logos and how music influences consumer behavior in ways people don't consciously recognize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to build a travel business from nothing?How Two Backpackers Built A Travel EmpireIn this powerful episode of The Business Growth Podcast, recorded live at Sky Studios, Alastair Donnelly and Simon King, co-founders of Inside Travel Group, share how they went from teaching English in Japan to leading an £80 million global company employing nearly 300 people and sending tens of thousands of travellers around the world each year.This isn’t a story of overnight success. It’s a story of grit, friendship, purpose, and doing whatever it takes to survive.Alistair and Simon open up about:- The moment a life-changing trip inspired their business idea- Building a company from a spare bedroom with no experience or money- Surviving financial crashes, inefficiencies, and a pandemic that almost wiped them out- Finding the right systems, advisors, and people to create sustainable growth- How purpose and profit can coexist when you truly care about people“Business is about people. You have to care about them - your customers, your team, your suppliers, your community. If you really care about people, success will follow.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube and The Secret To Getting More Views with Rob Wilson from VidIQMost people treat YouTube like a lottery. Rob Wilson knows better. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by Action Coach UK, we reveal the strategies that actually work for business owners and content creators.Rob built his channel to 100,000 subscribers before VidIQ hired him to grow their channel from 1,500 subscribers to over 2.2 million subscribers and 250 million views. His secret? Understanding your audience and creating content that genuinely changes how they feel.What You'll Learn:YouTube Strategy for Business Owners:Discover why 70% of content is discovered through browse and suggested features, not search, and how to leverage this for exponential growth.Finding Your Niche:Rob's proven framework for identifying your ideal viewer and niching down effectively. He made 150 videos on a single topic and built a loyal audience that followed him on his content journey.The Four-Step Growth Framework:1. Define your ideal viewer (understand their pain points, fears, and goals)2. Find your niche by identifying what content resonates3. Double down on that niche to build authority4. Take your audience on a journey to expand your content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding Meaning in Life After 15 Years Battling Cancer | David Smith MBE🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH UKThe help you need to grow your business: https://business.actioncoach.co.ukWhat happens when everything you’ve built your identity around—success, strength, achievement—is suddenly stripped away?In this deeply moving episode of The Business Growth Podcast, David Smith MBE shares his remarkable story of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery after 15 years of living with cancer.David isn’t just a survivor. He’s a seven-time surgery veteran, a Paralympic gold medallist, and a man who’s redefined what it means to win at life.From the outside, David’s story is about sport and survival.But listen closer, and it’s about something even greater—how to find meaning, gratitude, and connection when life tests you to your core.“Cancer stripped away my identity. It forced me to ask: Who am I when there’s nothing left to prove?”What You’ll Learn in This Episode- The truth about resilience – and why it’s not about strength, but surrender.- How to live as a human being, not a human doing.- The role of emotional intelligence in healing, leadership, and growth.- Why awareness is the real gift—and how to use it to make better choices.- The four legs of life – a simple model David uses to stay grounded.- How to build a life that matters even when the plan falls apart.David opens up about life in and out of hospital wards, the voices that kept him going, and the unexpected teachers he met along the way—including world-class coaches, Buddhist monks, and his own inner critic.“I realised I’d spent my life trying to be somebody, when all I needed was to be me.”For entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone facing uncertainty—this episode isn’t about illness.It’s about living. About slowing down long enough to hear your own truth.And about discovering that growth doesn’t always come from winning—it often comes from letting go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #137 Mr Motivator's Blueprint for a Overcoming Adversity & Living a Fulfilling LifeWhat do you do when life knocks you down, again and again, but you refuse to stay there?In this powerful episode of the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast, Derrick Errol Evans MBE, better known as Mr Motivator, shares a story that goes far beyond Lycra and lunges.From sleeping in homeless shelters to becoming one of Britain’s most loved TV icons, Mr Motivator reveals what it really takes to bounce back, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too.At 72, he’s still full of energy, joy, and purpose. But his message today is about far more than fitness. It’s about finding peace, creating space, and making time for yourself and for others.🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH Business Coaching — the help you need to grow your business.💡 Sponsored by Constant Contact – helping small businesses build relationships that drive growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Your Marketing Strategy Isn't About You - Lessons from Neil MartinIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, host James Vincent speaks with Neil Martin, Director of Marketing & Edutainment at ActionCOACH UK, a multi-award-winning coach and author of Done Beats Perfect.This is more than a conversation about marketing. It’s a deep dive into why most strategies fail, what really drives results, and how personal resilience shapes professional success. Neil opens up about his early life, the impact of losing his father, and the lessons he learned about building businesses that can survive without depending on a single person.Alongside his personal story, Neil shares practical marketing strategies that every business owner can use today. From understanding attention spans to balancing creativity and analytics to building campaigns that connect through story, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action.Key Insights from Neil MartinOn attention:“Attention spans are shorter now than they’ve ever been. If you’ve got 4 million views and only 12 of them are your ideal customers, are those 4 million views worth anything other than vanity?”On marketing as strategy, not chance:“Marketing is like going to the casino, only this time the odds are stacked in your favour. But until you place your bet, you can’t win.”On storytelling:“The best presentations are built of two things: frameworks and stories. Frameworks give the structure, and stories fill in the gaps.”On edutainment:“All business needs some show business. People don’t just buy products; they buy emotions. Education through entertainment makes your message unforgettable.”On ego in communication:“If you make it about you and making yourself look good, it disconnects. Ego doesn’t connect. Confidence attracts, arrogance repels.”On resilience and growth:“My life has been both a warning and an example. Every morning, I remind myself, I want to live today as an example.”On marketing’s true purpose:“The purpose of marketing isn’t to sell. The purpose of marketing is to start the conversation. Sales is what sells—but you can’t sell to someone if they’re not talking to you.”Why You Should WatchThis is more than marketing theory. Neil’s journey—from being made homeless at 18 after his father’s business collapsed, to later losing his dad at just 56, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach—shapes the way he sees business.He reminds us that:- Businesses too often depend on one person, and when that person goes, so does the business.- Real marketing success isn’t about vanity metrics; it’s about connecting with your customer.- The line between confidence and arrogance is intention, and people feel the difference.- Success doesn’t guarantee happiness; you have to choose happiness along the way.As Neil puts it:“The hardest lesson I’ve had to learn is that it’s not about me.”👉 Subscribe to the Business Growth Podcast for more conversations with leaders and experts.👉 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear why marketing is never about them- it’s about their customer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Squibb: Money is Not as Important as You Think | The Business Growth PodcastWhat really matters in business and life - money, purpose, or freedom?In this episode of The Business Growth Podcast, Simon Squibb shares the raw truth behind his entrepreneurial journey. From starting his first business at 15 to building, selling, and investing in over 100 companies, Simon brings decades of wisdom. But he insists: “Money is not as important as you think.”Simon opens up about the biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs face:Why most people believe you need money to make money, and why that belief is wrong.How limiting beliefs, often shaped by education and society, stop people from taking risks.Why purpose and freedom should come before profit.He also unpacks his mission to fix the broken education system and why teaching financial literacy, creativity, and resilience matters more than traditional classroom learning. As Simon puts it: “School taught me nothing about money, but debt taught me everything.”You’ll also hear Simon’s take on AI, the future of work, and why owning your time is the ultimate wealth. This is more than a conversation about business growth - it’s a roadmap for redefining success on your own terms.Whether you’re a start-up founder, an experienced CEO, or someone questioning the way society defines success, Simon’s insights will challenge the way you think.About Simon SquibbSimon Squibb is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and the founder of HelpBnk. He is on a mission to give away his knowledge, network, and money to help others start businesses for free. With over 3 million followers across social platforms, Simon inspires people to challenge old systems and take control of their futures.Some of his core beliefs include:- Money is just a tool. What matters is how you use it.- Freedom of time is real wealth.- Entrepreneurship is for everyone. You don’t need permission, funding, or the perfect plan to start.- Education needs disruption. Real-world experience and problem-solving matter more than rote learning.Why Watch This Episode?- To rethink your relationship with money.- To learn why purpose-driven businesses outperform profit-driven ones.- To discover how AI and technology will reshape entrepreneurship.- To hear how community, role models, and love all tie into success.As Simon says:“If you want to change your life, change what you believe about money.”💡 If you’re serious about business growth, purpose, and building a life on your own terms, this episode will give you insights you won’t find in textbooks.🎧 Subscribe to The Business Growth Podcast for weekly conversations with top entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.This episode is sponsored by COnstant Contact: Digital & Email Marketing Platform.https://www.constantcontact.com/uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI: The Catalyst for Humanity's Next Leap ForwardIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, we sit down with Ross Power, product strategist, entrepreneur, and the mind behind oversubscribed AI workshops in Bali. Ross delivers a refreshing perspective: AI isn’t here to replace us, it’s here to help us become more human.Ross shares how AI can:- Automate repetitive tasks so we can focus on creativity, empathy, and connection.- Democratise access to tools that once required huge budgets or big teams.- Act as the ultimate assistant, helping us think, decide, and work smarter.From his live workshops where attendees build businesses in real time, to his views on privacy, ethics, and the rise of one-person businesses, Ross brings a mix of practical advice and big-picture thinking. His mantra? “Persistently be yourself” - because AI is just the latest tool in our long history of tools, and its true power lies in how it helps us express what makes us human.Along the way, we dig into:- The myths that stop people from embracing AI.- The dangers of over-automation in areas like relationships.- How persistence, deep work, and curiosity are the real success factors.- Why “comparison is the thief of joy” and how to stay authentic in a noisy world.Ross also unpacks his five definitions of freedom - time, location, people, mind, and creativity - and why authenticity and truthfulness are at the heart of entrepreneurial success.If you’ve ever wondered whether AI will make us less human, this conversation flips that on its head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Dopamine Overload to Mental Clarity: A Neuroscientist's GuideIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by Action Coach UK, James Vincent welcomes TJ Power, a 28-year-old neuroscientist, speaker, and founder of Dose Lab.TJ opens up about dopamine overload, the hidden cost of constant phone use, and why balancing your brain’s four key chemicals - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins is essential for clarity, productivity, and happiness.He shares the science behind addictive behaviours, explains why modern life leaves us mentally drained, and gives practical daily challenges you can use to reclaim your mind.As TJ puts it:“We live in a world that is hijacking our dopamine system… if you don’t understand how it works, you’ll spend your life chasing quick hits and feeling empty afterwards.”What you’ll learn in this episode:Why your smartphone and social feeds are designed to keep you hooked.The evolutionary mismatch between modern technology and human biology.How oxytocin creates real human connection and why likes and comments can’t replace it.Simple changes to boost serotonin naturally, including gut health and diet.The role of endorphins and why effortful activities matter more than quick wins.How the Dose 30-Day Challenge can reset your brain chemistry in less than a month.TJ doesn’t just share theory, he gives you tools. From gut-friendly food swaps to a 24-hour processed food challenge, to adding movement and connection back into your daily life.“The point isn’t to remove dopamine. It’s to choose your dopamine… the stuff that’s harder but makes life more fulfilling.”🔔 Subscribe to the Business Growth Podcast for weekly insights from world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers.This Episode is sponsored by CWCShttps://www.cwcs.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal Branding and Finding Your FLOW with Hannah Power - From Rock Bottom to Purpose-Driven Business: What does it really take to build a personal brand that isn’t about likes or followers—but about purpose, impact, and flow?In episode #131 of the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast, host James Vincent sits down with Hannah Power, personal brand coach, speaker, and author of The Power of You. Hannah reveals how to balance purpose and profit, shift into flow state, and consciously create the truest version of yourself.From overcoming trauma and addiction to building a thriving business, Hannah shares her personal story with raw honesty. She explains her Dreamer, Achiever, Performer framework, showing entrepreneurs how to step into performer mode—the place of alignment, balance, and flow where “everything feels like magic.”“Personal branding is the conscious creation of your best self and the sharing of that with the world. It’s not a LinkedIn profile—it’s much, much bigger than that.” – Hannah Power.This episode is more than business—it’s about resilience, courage, and the power of turning pain into purpose. Hannah speaks openly about her darkest moments and how therapy, personal development, and faith gave her the perseverance to keep moving forward.“It is not the breaking of you, it is the making of you… If you can overcome having that level of power taken away from you, you can ping your way up to the top of empowerment.” – Hannah Power.Expect practical tools and deep insight on personal branding, flow, and modern entrepreneurship:What you’ll learn in this episode• How to shift from dreamer or achiever mode into performer mode and live in flow• Why purpose and profit must go hand in hand for true success• How to use affirmations and memory training to reprogram your thinking• The role of therapy, resilience, and faith in overcoming trauma• Why personal branding is personal development “on steroids”• How authenticity and entertainment beat perfection in today’s digital worldHannah also discusses:The importance of resilience and perseverance in businessWhy fun and playfulness matter in marketing todayHow to stop caring what others think and step into who you truly areIf you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, shame, or fear of being judged, this conversation will inspire you to see those struggles as the making of you—not the breaking.This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and leaders who want to succeed without losing themselves.Sponsored by Trustist Customer Reviews – helping your business stand out in Google search.👉 Learn more: https://trustist.com/👉 Want the tools and coaching to scale your business? Visit actioncoach.co.uk🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights from world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Networking From Amstrad to AI: Thomas Power's Journey at the Cutting EdgeIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, we welcome Thomas Power – a tech pioneer, futurist, and master networker. Over nearly four decades, Thomas has worked with the likes of Alan Sugar, Michael Dell, and senior leaders at Microsoft, while building global communities that shaped the foundations of LinkedIn.Thomas has always lived “on the edge” of business and technology. As he says:“Always stay on the edge, always on the front line. Otherwise you miss it.”This conversation covers everything from AI to Bitcoin, from Twitter/X to LinkedIn, and why community may be the last thing humans truly have left.Key Highlights and Quotes from Thomas Power:On working with Alan Sugar at Amstrad in the 1980s:“I learned about gross margin. I learned about cash flow. I learned about preservation of cash and reserve cash… and I learned about the pain of customer service. Selling a hundred thousand computers a month with no call centre or CRM - it was brutal.”On Twitter/X being the front line of knowledge:“All the best minds in the world are on Twitter. You’ve got to be reading it one or two hours a day to stay on the edge. Otherwise you miss it.”“It’s the most advanced platform ever created - way ahead of Facebook.”On Elon Musk:“Whether you like him or not, he’s the highest-performing individual in business on the planet. He started with nothing and built it all between 21 and 51. And now he owns Twitter.”On networking with the greats:“Fly with the eagles and you’ll become one. From Alan Sugar I met Michael Dell. I worked with directors at Microsoft. These brilliant minds taught me lessons I’ve carried for life.”On Michael Dell (1987 meeting):“I spent four mind-blowing hours with him at Olympia when he was just 21. He wasn’t focused on Amstrad - he was going after IBM and Compaq. I told Alan Sugar, ‘He’s cleverer than you are.’ And time proved it.”On what’s next (his A-B-C):“AI, Bitcoin, and Community. One is about automation. One is about money. And one is about the last thing left for humans - community.”On Bitcoin:“You get the price of Bitcoin you deserve to pay. Some bought at $1, some at $200, some at $5,000. Today it’s $120,000. By the end of the decade it’ll be $1 million. By 2050, $50 million.”On community vs networking:“Networking is about hunting down information, contacts and deals. Community is about emotional support, identity, and belonging. One is a hunter, the other a farmer. My wife Penny is the farmer - I’m the hunter.”On his legacy:“When I’m dead, I want to be known simply as a networker. I love connecting people. That’s what I’ve always done.”On the risk of falling behind:“If you miss a nudge in tech, you’re dead. The tech minds rule the world now - not politicians, not CEOs. Less than 400 people globally are really shaping the future. And I study them every day.”This isn’t just a podcast episode - it’s a rare chance to hear the lived experience of someone who’s been at the front line of tech revolutions for nearly 40 years. From the early PC boom, to the rise of online communities, to today’s AI-driven future, Thomas Power has always asked one question: What’s next?🔔 Subscribe to the Business Growth Podcast for weekly insights from world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers.👉 Want the tools and coaching to scale your business? Visit actioncoach.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Building Business Communities Change Lives?In this inspiring episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, we sit down with Penny Power OBE, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Ecademy, the world’s first social network for business owners.Back in 1998, long before LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter, Penny and her husband Thomas created a global network of over 650,000 entrepreneurs. Their mission wasn’t profit; it was about connection, trust, and friendship in business.Penny shares how community can transform businesses, but also opens up about the struggles behind the headlines: financial stress, identity, and the mental health challenges that come with carrying responsibility for others.She reminds us that “people bring their childhood into the boardroom” and that business is always personal.In this episode, you’ll learn:- The three ingredients of powerful communities- It’s not about you, it’s about the members.- Help people feel significant. “The best gift you can give anyone is to help them feel significant.” - Build culture through love and vulnerability. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Get the culture right, and everything else follows.”- Why success without truth can be damaging. Penny says: “The gap between identity and truth is where so much pain lies.”- How contribution and reciprocity drive belonging. “Community doesn’t exist without people contributing, but contribution looks different for everyone.”- The role of love in leadership. “Love is not soft; it gives you courage.”- Why vulnerability is strength, not weakness. “If you want to build trust, you have to allow people to see your truth.”How to ask better questions to build connection:- What are you most proud of?- What’s something you’ve dared to overcome?- What experience has shaped who you are?Penny also reflects on family, resilience, and what legacy really means: “Allow everybody to be who they are and be connected to one another. That is my definition of family.”This is more than a story of building a business. It’s about rethinking how we lead, how we connect, and how we measure success.Grab a pen and paper. This conversation is packed with wisdom every business owner, leader, or entrepreneur can apply today.🎧 Listen now to discover how to build communities that create impact, trust, and long-term business success.👉 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for weekly insights from the world’s #1 business coaching team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power Family: 5 Entrepreneurs. 1 Hidden Ingredient.In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, we step inside the lives of a truly remarkable family.Meet Penny Power OBE, who built online business networks before LinkedIn ever existed. Thomas Power, a tech and community leader with 40 years on the front line. Hanna Power, helping leaders create personal brands with purpose. TJ Power, a neuroscientist showing people how to take back control of their brains. And Ross Power, proving AI can be about making us more human.Individually, they’re impressive. Together, they’re extraordinary.This conversation covers love, belief, failure, resilience, and what really holds a family of entrepreneurs together. You’ll hear how parental presence shaped confidence, how jealousy and comparison were transformed into inspiration, and how each of them learned powerful lessons from their biggest mistakes.They open up about:The role of unconditional love in achievement and resilienceHow presence matters more than outcomes in parentingLearning from failures that cost businesses time, money, and potentialThe dangers of desperation and arrogance in business decisionsWhy doubling down on strengths beats fixing weaknessesThe importance of defining your own version of successHow to balance ambition with family prioritiesWhy silliness and humour can be powerful teaching toolsFor parents, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, this episode is full of practical wisdom and human insight.This is not just a story of business success — it’s about the hidden ingredient that fuels it all: love.Don’t just listen for strategies. Listen for the lessons that can change the way you approach business, family, and life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Your Business Needs To Be Irresistible with Daniel Priestley | Business Growth PodcastIn this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, host James Vincent sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and thought leader Daniel Priestley at Sky Studios. Daniel has built, scaled, and sold companies across the world, and his books Key Person of Influence, Oversubscribed, and Entrepreneur Revolution have influenced thousands of entrepreneurs.This isn’t theory, it’s real-world experience. Daniel shares why many business owners work harder than ever yet earn less, and how rethinking productivity, branding, and team structures can change everything.“People don’t buy what you do. They buy the assessment that shows them the path of least resistance from where they are to where they want to be.” — Daniel PriestleyWhat You’ll Discover in This Episode- Why fun is a biological signal of productivity and how teams can use it to unlock creativity.- How personal branding has become 20x more powerful than company branding in today’s market.- Why scorecard marketing is the next big thing (and how to use it in both sales and recruitment).- The difference between teams and talent—and why high-performance companies are built around a small group of extraordinary people.- How AI has already changed recruitment and business models—and why every business must adapt or risk being left behind.- The simple frameworks for scaling: the 2-person scout team, 4-person firestarter team, 8-person core team, and 30-person performance team.- Why finding unmet needs in your market can unlock explosive growth.- Why live events, from private dinners to webinars, still outperform pre-recorded content in building trust and authority.Highlights from the ConversationDaniel explains why the old “work harder” mantra doesn’t work anymore:“Productivity isn’t coming from labour. It’s coming from insights, technology, and connecting the dots. If you’re only working hard, you’re not even playing the right game.”On building a personal brand:“For 10 years I built other people’s brands. Then I realised the future belongs to those who step into the spotlight. You need to be a key person of influence in your industry if you want to attract real talent.”On AI disruption:“The business you had in 2025 is dead. You must reinvent around AI—speed to value is everything now.”On scorecard marketing:“Don’t sell the treatment plan. Sell the assessment first. Doctors don’t start with surgery—they start with the scan. Businesses should too.”On scaling with small teams:“An 8-person team today can do what used to take hundreds. With the right leverage and tech, small groups can create seven figures in profit.”On unmet needs:“Touch the raw nerve and you can have one year that pays for the whole decade. Most businesses exist, but the ones that explode are the ones solving a problem no one else has cracked.”🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH Business CoachingThe help you need to grow your business:👉 https://business.actioncoach.co.uk📺 Sponsored by AdSmart from SkyGrow your business through the power of TV advertising:👉 https://www.adsmartfromsky.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mindset of a Champion: From Coma to Gold Medal with Georgie BrayshawWhat does it take to come back from a devastating accident, when doctors tell you that you may never walk again, and go on to become an Olympic Champion?In this powerful episode of the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast, Georgie Brayshaw shares her journey from a nine-day coma at the age of 15 to standing on the podium with an Olympic gold medal. Her story is one of grit, sacrifice, resilience, and the relentless belief that anything is possible if you refuse to quit.Georgie opens up about:- The horse-riding accident that changed her life overnight.- Waking up paralysed on one side and fighting to return to school.- Training for years without funding, juggling jobs, and pushing through rejection.- Winning Olympic gold by just 0.15 seconds—a race decided by the finest of margins.- The daily disciplines, sacrifices, and mindset that made it possible.- Why her mantra “I can, I will, watch me” is something every business leader can apply.- How to learn from failure, analyse setbacks, and come back stronger.- The role of support systems, from her husband Ash to her teammates, in achieving the impossible.- What it really takes to stay motivated at the highest level, even when the odds are stacked against you.This is more than a sporting story, it’s a blueprint for resilience and success in business and life. Whether you’re leading a company, chasing personal goals, or overcoming your own challenges, Georgie’s message is clear: never give up.👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications to hear more inspiring stories from Olympic champions, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who share what it really takes to succeed.🎧 Listen to more episodes of the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast for practical lessons from elite performers and business leaders.🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH Business CoachingThe help you need to grow your business:👉 https://business.actioncoach.co.uk📺 Sponsored by AdSmart from SkyGrow your business through the power of TV advertising:👉https://www.adsmartfromsky.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master Persuasion and Transform Your Communication into SalesWant to sell more without feeling “salesy”? In this masterclass conversation, Andy Bounds, award-winning sales and communication expert, bestselling author of The Jelly Effect and The Snowball Effect – shares practical, proven strategies to boost your sales through better communication.You’ll discover:- Why great sales is simply great communication- The five habits of the best communicators- How to ask for the sale without fear or awkwardness- The “afters” concept – the game-changing mindset that makes people buy- Proven scripts for closing deals- How to ask for referrals in a way that feels natural- Building referral networks that work while you sleep- The characteristics of top-performing sales partners- How to handle objections (especially price) with confidence- Networking that gets results without the pushy pitch- Using AI in sales – what works, what doesn’t- The importance of practice and preparation in building skillsPacked with real-life examples, word-for-word scripts, and techniques you can apply immediately, this episode will help you:- Increase sales without adding pressure- Build stronger, longer-lasting client relationships- Generate more referrals from happy customers- Stand out in networking situations- Communicate with clarity, confidence, and impactAbout Andy BoundsAndy has worked with some of the world’s largest organisations to transform their communication and sales results. Blind in one eye since birth, his unique perspective on seeing the world through others’ eyes has shaped his approach to selling, influence, and building trust. His books are recommended reading for sales and leadership professionals worldwide.If you want to:- Close more deals- Get more referrals- Overcome objections with ease- Build a powerful personal and business network…this is an episode you’ll want to watch from start to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how to buy profitable UK businesses with little or no money down and turn them into wealth-building machines. In this powerful episode, Brad Sugars, Founder of ActionCOACH and the world’s number one business coach, reveals the once-in-a-generation opportunity hidden in plain sight: the Baby Boomer business sell-off.There are up to 700,000 UK companies whose owners are ready to retire, many willing to finance the deal themselves. Brad explains step-by-step how to find these businesses, negotiate seller finance, double profits, and sell for massive gains. You’ll learn why trades like plumbing, contracting and local services will boom for decades, how to roll up companies to attract venture capital, and why repeat customers are your golden ticket.But business is just one pillar of lasting wealth. Brad shares his proven real estate strategies — from buying older properties with huge potential, to using tenants to pay down your mortgage, to refinancing for exponential growth. He even covers the third pillar, investing in stocks and innovative companies that shape the future.This isn’t theory. Brad has done it across industries — from restaurants to breweries — and now he’s teaching you exactly how to do the same. If you’ve ever wanted financial freedom, the ability to build generational wealth, and the know-how to spot high-value deals before anyone else, you cannot miss this.Watch now to learn how to:• Buy companies with no personal capital• Build multi-million-pound portfolios in record time• Use property to create passive, compounding income• Spot future-proof investments and avoid wealth-destroying mistakesYour opportunity to build real wealth is here. To spend a week with brad and learn how to generate real wealth, click here: https://uk.thebizx.co.uk/entrepreneur-2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think you're just "checking your phone"? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, author of Screen Addict and founder of Rebel Therapy, Munur Shah exposes the shocking truth behind screen addiction, why your kids are more vulnerable than ever, and how you can take back control.This isn’t anti-tech. It’s pro-awareness. And it’s a wake-up call every parent, teacher, and screen-scroller needs.Inside this powerful conversation:- Are you addicted? Why we pick up our phones 366 times a day- The hidden science apps use to hook your brain (dopamine, triggers, conditioning)- Why your kids are seeing more than you think — and what to do about it- The Rebel Phone — a new UK-led solution for safer screen time- The one daily question that opens your child up emotionally- How emotional intelligence is the real superpower in a tech-driven world- Why you need to set the example — before it’s too lateThis is the episode you'll wish you watched sooner.If you’re a parent, educator, or just tired of being ruled by your screen — don’t miss this.✅ Subscribe for more no-filter, high-impact conversations💡 Comment below with your biggest realisation📲 Share this with someone who needs a screen resetPowered By ActionCOACH Business Coaching: The Help You Need to Grow Your Business: https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/This episode is sponsored by selfpublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Untold Stories and Strategies of Drayton Bird: A Must-Watch for MarketersWhat happens when one of the greatest marketing minds in history takes the stage? You get this.In this unmissable episode of the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast, recorded live at Sky Studios, the legendary Drayton Bird delivers 77 minutes of pure gold. With over six decades in the marketing world and experience writing for American Express, working with David Ogilvy, and training the likes of Rory Sutherland, Drayton doesn’t hold back.He shares untold stories, timeless strategies, and raw lessons that every marketer, business owner, and copywriter should hear. This isn’t theory. This is real-world insight from someone who’s been in the trenches.From headlines that double response rates to the brutal truth about why most copy fails, Drayton reveals what actually works and why human nature is the one thing marketers must understand if they want results.Expect laughs. Expect brutal honesty. Expect notes.🔥 What You’ll Learn:Why “Now, New, and Free” are still the three most powerful words in copywritingHow to start your message in a way that actually grabs attentionThe fatal mistake most marketers make (and how to avoid it)How Drayton helped Rory Sutherland become a copywriter despite company resistanceWhy empathy matters more than cleverness in marketingThe truth about emotion, AI, and what machines will never replicateWhat Drayton learned from writing about things he knew nothing about and why it made him betterHow storytelling, curiosity, and generosity fuel the best marketing campaigns🎯 Who’s It For?Business owners who want to grow faster without fluffMarketers looking to sharpen their edgeCopywriters who care about conversion, not just clevernessAnyone tired of jargon and looking for straight talk that works🧠 About Drayton Bird:Drayton is a pioneer of direct response marketing, author of Commonsense Direct and Digital Marketing, and former Worldwide Creative Director at Ogilvy. He’s written for over 1,000 clients in more than 50 countries — including American Express, Microsoft, and Mercedes-Benz.He also:Built the UK’s largest direct marketing agencyWas personally hired by David Ogilvy after writing a bold letter to Campaign magazineHelped train many of today’s top marketers and copywritersThis episode isn’t just a podcast it’s a masterclass and a history lesson all rolled into one.🎧 Listen now and take notes or miss out on insights you won’t hear anywhere else.👀 Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes packed with straight-talking business growth strategies.🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH Business CoachingThe help you need to grow your business:👉 https://business.actioncoach.co.uk📺 Sponsored by AdSmart from SkyGrow your business through the power of TV advertising:👉https://www.adsmartfromsky.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can people achieve together? This episode explores the power of collective intelligence and collaboration. Richard Jacobs shares insights on team building and leadership, highlighting the importance of a growth mindset to achieve goals. Discover how to channel collective intelligence to solve problems.What if your next team meeting could unlock 5,000 years of experience?That’s not a metaphor. It’s collective intelligence, and Richard Jacobs shows you how to harness it.In this powerful, practical, and real-world conversation, Richard Jacobs, performance coach, author, and expert in purpose-led leadership - shares how to shift the way your business thinks, meets, and grows.From immersive theatre challenges and working with Google to helping organisations rewire culture, Richard explains how to:Turn meetings into momentumTap into the combined wisdom of your teamShift from performance to Opus—your life’s workLead with purpose that energises and connectsFacilitate collaboration instead of forcing controlWhether you're leading a business, growing a team, or asking “What am I really here to do?”—this episode will challenge and inspire you.🔑 What You’ll Learn:✅ How to unlock 5,000+ years of wisdom in your team✅ Why most meetings drain energy and how to fix them✅ How to calculate your team’s Potential Collective Intelligence✅ How to use “Yes, and…” to fuel momentum and trust✅ What it means to live your Opus and how to find yours✅ Why your legacy starts long before you think it does👤 About Richard Jacobs:Richard started in theatre and TV before building one of Europe’s biggest extreme sports distributors by 26. Since then, he’s trained over 400,000 people, worked with Google, Decathlon, and elite athletes, and helped organisations shift from process-driven to people-powered. His book, Find Your Purpose in 7 Questions, has reached readers across the globe.💬 Notable Quotes:“If you’ve got 10 people in a meeting with 10 years’ experience each, that’s 100 years of potential. But if one person dominates, you’re only accessing 10% of it.”“It’s over 5,000 years' worth of experience in the room. 5,000 years. That’s when the pyramids were being made…”“The real test of a meeting is simple: is there more energy at the end than there was at the start?”“Purpose is the diamond. Opus is how you shine the most light through it.”🎯 This episode is for you if:You’re a business owner tired of uninspired meetingsYou want to lead teams that think and act with purposeYou’re a coach, mentor, or facilitator guiding othersYou want to build a legacy that matters—without waiting decades📘 Mentioned:Book: Find Your Purpose in 7 Questions by Richard JacobsConcepts: Collective Intelligence, Enlightened Living, Opus, Yes FactorClients: Google, Decathlon, UK schools, elite teams across industries🎙 Powered by ActionCOACH Business CoachingThe help you need to grow your business:👉 https://business.actioncoach.co.uk🎁 Sponsored by Selfpublishing.comPublish your story. Make your impact.👉 https://selfpublishing.com/actionWhat’s your Opus?Drop a comment. Let us know the impact you want to create and how you’re starting to live it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling to get leads or close deals over the phone? You're not alone — and you're not out of options.In this episode, James Vincent is joined by Anthony Stears, known globally as The Telephone Assassin. With 25+ years of front-line sales experience and millions of dials under his belt, Anthony shares proven, practical techniques to transform the way you sell — without sounding pushy or fake.You’ll learn how to:- Overcome the fear of cold calling- Build instant rapport with prospects- Open more conversations (and keep them going)- Use permission-led language to lower resistance- Follow up with confidence and clarity- Turn every dial into a meaningful interactionWhether you're an SDR, sales leader, or business owner looking to generate more qualified leads and close more deals, this is your step-by-step guide to using your phone as your most powerful sales tool.📍 Timestamps & Key Takeaways00:00 Overcoming the Fear of Objection00:33 Common Mistakes in Sales Calls01:19 The Psychology Behind Cold Calling02:21 The Role of Telesales in the Digital Age03:00 Effective Cold Calling Strategies03:41 Building Trust and Rapport07:44 The Importance of Permission to Speak09:25 The Art of Follow-Ups11:30 Avoiding the Salesy Approach15:48 The Telephone Assassin's Origin Story17:05 Best Practices for SDRs and Telesales19:43 The Power of Personalized Outreach26:28 Voicemail and Follow-Up Techniques29:03 Crafting Effective Follow-Up Voicemails29:35 The Power of Persistence in Sales31:08 Navigating Gatekeepers with Ease33:44 Avoiding Common Sales Mistakes34:51 Building Rapport and Credibility37:10 Mastering the Art of Closing45:31 Leveraging AI in Sales47:32 The Importance of Proper Training and Outsourcing49:42 Personal Insights and Reflections🔑 What You’ll Walk Away With:- A cold-call opener that actually works- A permission-based sales approach that builds trust fast- The TFR method: Take Final Responsibility for every follow-up- Why scripts fail — and what to use instead- Real examples of what to say when someone picks up- How to make follow-up calls feel helpful, not desperate- Ways to personalise your outreach without wasting time- A smarter way to handle gatekeepers and objections- Practical voicemail frameworks that get call-backs- Why good manners and great notes beat brute force every time📌 Who This Is For:- Sales reps, SDRs, and telemarketers- Business owners who need to generate leads- BDMs, appointment setters, and sales teams- Anyone who dreads cold calls or follow-ups- Coaches, consultants, and service-based businesses🎯 Want to turn conversations into conversions?📞 Ready to use your phone as your ultimate sales weapon?Hit play and take notes — this episode is packed with no-fluff sales gold.👍 Like, comment, and share if you’ve ever feared the phone.🔔 Subscribe for more practical business content that drives real results.💬 What’s the biggest phone mistake you’ve seen? Drop it in the comments!Powered By ActionCOACH Business Coaching: The Help You Need to Grow Your Business:👉 https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Jose Ucar – Global Communication Coach | Author of Communicate Your Way to the TopHow do the best communicators in the world connect, influence, and lead with impact?In this high-value episode, Jose Ucar shares the tools, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies he's used to coach global teams at Amazon, Google, and beyond. You’ll learn how to simplify your message, stay present, handle high-pressure situations, and truly connect with people—whether on stage, in meetings, or in everyday conversations.🔥 What You’ll Learn:Why most people overcomplicate communication and how to strip it backA simple mindset model to stay grounded: Reflect, Reframe, ShiftThe push vs. pull approach and how to use both with impactWhy difficult conversations are unavoidable and how to do them wellHow to lead with authenticity and stop being "vanilla"What to do when you go blank in a conversation or presentationHow to master the voice in your head and boost self-trustThe secret to creating a magnetic presenceWhy your intention matters more than your delivery🧠 Key Insights from Jose:Simplify to amplify: Communication becomes powerful when it’s simple, clear, and focused.Push + Pull = Influence: Don’t just talk at people, invite them into the conversation.Connection builds trust: The way you walk into a room sets the tone before you speak a word.Listening is the real superpower: You build trust by making people feel seen, heard, and understood.Authenticity isn’t optional: If you’re not being yourself, you’re not really connecting.Preparation is love in action: It shows you care about the impact you’re creating.🛠 Practical Frameworks Shared:Reflect – Reframe – Shift: A 3-step mental reset to handle fear and pressure.Ask to Listen – Listen to Understand: Start with curiosity to unlock connection.Chilies, Avocados, and Ice Creams: Jose’s playful model for decoding behavioural styles in any audience.SLOWER Framework: Slowing down to listen, observe, and engage more effectively.Heart, Mind, Body Alignment: Real influence comes from congruence, when you think it, feel it, and express it clearly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Butters is not your average mum... And this is not your average podcast.What happens when four Yorkshire mums decide to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with no real rowing experience? You get one of the most jaw-dropping, inspiring, and totally unbelievable stories you’ll ever hear.In this must-watch conversation, Helen shares the real, raw, and hilarious behind-the-scenes of going from school drop-offs and coffee mornings… to navigating storms, sharks, seasickness, and steering with a bit of string and hope.Hear from Helen on:- Their journey from a spark of midlife curiosity to a Guinness-worthy adventure- What it really takes to row an ocean (hint: £120k, freeze-dried chilli, and Buddhist calm)- Why rejection, doubt, and discomfort are your greatest superpowers- How meditation, mindset, and one wild decision rewired her entire life- And what it means to be a mother chasing more—for yourself and your kidsIf you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or scared to start, press play now. Helen’s story will make you laugh, cry, rethink everything—and maybe even say yes to your own wild idea.👉 Subscribe for more bold stories🎧 follow us on spotify to be notified of weekly audio uploads📈 Perfect for fans of adventure, mindset, motivation, resilience, and women smashing stereotypesTake Your Business to New Heights: Book Your Spot at the UK’s Biggest Business Event to hear from Global Thought Leaders and Industry Pioneers in 2026:https://thebizx.co.uk/Powered By ActionCOACH Business Coaching: The Help You Need to Grow Your Business: https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: This wake-up call may cause you to stop and audit your entire website right now! In this powerhouse episode, Steve Pailthorpe, digital marketing strategist and founder of Iconic Digital, returns with some of the most insanely valuable insights we’ve ever captured. There’s a reason we’ve brought him back three times. This time? He breaks down why your leads are drying up, why your website might be killing conversions, and what marketing actually looks like in 2025.Think your funnel is working? Think again.From AI-powered SEO to converting cold traffic into real revenue, Steve dives deep into:- Why 74% of websites aren’t built to convert—and how to fix yours- The new rules of Search Everywhere Optimization (Google is just the start)- How to land Position Zero and dominate AI search results- The real math behind paid ad ROI and why most businesses quit too early- Building stackable offers that actually get leads to convert- The secret power of AnswerThePublic, persona targeting, and structured data- Why your content must be entertaining, educational, and informational to drive engagementAnd yes, we also cover:- Funnels vs the content whirlwind- The £1,000 per customer rule- How to stop attracting SLEEDs (yes, the bad kind of leads)- Why email marketing isn’t dead—it’s your most powerful toolWhether you’re a business owner, marketing manager, MD, or sales director—this is your blueprint for turning a marketing mess into a lead-gen machine.👉 Watch now and futureproof your marketing.Powered By ActionCOACH Business Coaching: The Help You Need to Grow Your Business: https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap in for episode #116 of the Business Growth Podcast. This isn’t your average rags-to-riches tale... It’s a jaw-dropping journey from homeless at 17 to building two powerhouse businesses worth £15 million+.In this raw, powerful episode, Andrew Wood shares the darkest moments of his past — from prison cells to rock-bottom bank balances, and how those moments lit the fire for a complete life transformation.He reveals how a second chance, a green band in jail, and one man’s forgiveness gave him purpose, and how that purpose turned into a multi-million pound empire.This is the ultimate masterclass in: ✅ Bouncing back from failure ✅ Building structure and scaling to 8 figures ✅ Humble leadership and empowering your team ✅ Specialising to stand out in a crowded market ✅ Leading with PURPOSE — and why it changes everythingIf you're a founder, entrepreneur, or dreamer stuck in survival mode, this is the real talk you need. You’ll leave inspired, refocused, and ready to take your next step — no matter how tough the journey has been.You’ll learn: 👉 Why writing a 5-year plan will change your business 👉 How forgiveness and trust unlocked exponential growth 👉 Why Andrew says “appreciation costs nothing — but changes everything”🔑 From £1M to £10M wasn't luck. It was clarity, courage, and choosing to lead differently.Don’t miss this. Watch now, subscribe, and take notes — this one’s a blueprint.📌 Like, comment, and share with someone who needs to hear this... #EntrepreneurJourney #FromPrisonToCEO #BusinessGrowth #DyslexiaSuccess #StartupLeadership #UKBusiness #PurposeDriven #BusinessTransformation #PodcastUK #ConstructionBusiness #LeadershipWithHeart #AndrewWood #HumbleLeadershipPowered By ActionCOACH Business Coaching: The Help You Need to Grow Your Business: https://business.actioncoach.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.