LEGS (Leverage Exit Grow Scale) intensive extra dates released on 22-23 September in London. For more information of content and to secure one of the remaining places go to Bit.ly/LEGS-GAVIN ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has hel...
Sep 12, 2019•15 min•Ep. 31
‘It's about the ability to communicate face to face' Gavin is with Steve Sims, creator of Bluefish, the company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous. Steve and Gavin talk about resourcefulness, relationships, creating win, win situations and why having hope is important whoever and where ever you are. This podcast offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of an entrepreneur whose day job is to make the impossible possible and who's ‘I can' approach has taken him o...
Sep 08, 2019•46 min•Ep. 30
How you can use the E2P (Expenses to Profits) strategy to turn cost centres into profit centres. Hear how Amazon did it and also how you can apply it in your business LEGS (Leverage Exit Grow Scale) intensive extra dates released on 22-23 September in London. For more information of content and to secure one of the remaining places go to Bit.ly/LEGS-GAVIN ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coac...
Sep 05, 2019•11 min•Ep. 29
‘Looking after yourself is surprisingly difficult' Gavin is in conversation with Dan Murray Serter, Creator of ‘Dawn', podcaster and cat lover. He is an entrepreneur who has always pushed the boundaries and in this engaging episode he shares candidly the experiences and challenges that resulted in the creation of ‘Your Heights' and their mission to ‘elevate their tribe to achieve 1 million meaningful goals' Dan's journey is full of very different experiences but the community is at its heart, li...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 28
VALUABLE RESOURCES The Business Mastermind Podcast Gavin talks about why you should hire the best people you can afford and then captivate and nurture them so that they stay with you and continue to add value to your business. Building on the conversation in Episode 23 where we spoke about replacing D Grade Customers with A Grade customers, Gavin explains the impact he has observed in teams where D Grade Players are replaced with A Grade Players. Gavin then shares why you should create a culture...
Aug 29, 2019•6 min•Ep. 27
Gavin is talking with Stephen Law Lyons from APC cardiovascular about his involvement as health and wellness ambassador for Cheshire IOD and the work he is undertaking to support leaders in reducing inactivity in the workforce and create solutions that will drive better health and wellness and as a result impact on the number of working days lost. This fascinating podcast provides an insight into the vital work the IOD carries out and the importance of connectivity between businesses. Sign Up He...
Aug 25, 2019•48 min•Ep. 26
When you are hit with a number of problems at once, how do you respond? Overwhelm? In this episode of The Business Mastermind Podcast, your host Gavin was interviewed about this very topic and he shared a story in his life when he was overwhelmed; A break up in a personal marriage & a business marriage and was then given another apparently devastating piece of news. Gavin shares how he grew bigger than the problem. VALUABLE RESOURCES The Business Mastermind Podcast Sign Up Here: https://bit....
Aug 22, 2019•7 min•Ep. 25
‘I saw a real opportunity to back good people on good projects' In this episode, Gavin is talking to Scott Marshall founder of Roma Finance, a specialist bridging lender. Scott discusses his own business journey and the ways in which his company is involved in the journeys of other entrepreneurs. In this powerful conversation about finance, cash, availability of credit and how to be successful in raising finance they share practical advice on how to approach the lender and what you can do to ens...
Aug 18, 2019•42 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to the Business Mastermind Podcast! In this Hey Presto! Episode, Gavin discusses the A to D grading of customers and the incredible power of Product Staircases! " So I want you to think about what you can do to build your own product staircase; What that might look like? " -Gavin Preston ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a ...
Aug 15, 2019•10 min•Ep. 23
Gavin talks to HR expert, graduate Of The Institute Of Master Coaches, member of the British Psychological Society and best-selling author, Jacqui Mann. Listen as Jacqui discusses her “Six Step People Model”, the recurring challenges she faces in businesses, and the fundamental necessity of creating and instilling values in your company, all of which are designed to create great places to work. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes issues can arise from things as simple as...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
Obstacles always get in the way of our goals. This analogy of your mind 'being like a Sat Nav' and asking Who before How will help you find alternative routes to your goals ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SM...
Aug 08, 2019•10 min•Ep. 21
Gavin is joined by Property developer, business consultant, and host of the Executive Juice podcast, to discuss business development and pitching. During his career, Stuart has mastered the art of the pitch and has come to realise that it all begins with a cohesive story. During this week's conversation, Stuart will share with you his formula for a successful pitch, the fundamental elements that make pitches win with clients, and the pitfalls you should avoid. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-po...
Aug 04, 2019•47 min•Ep. 20
This week Gavin Preston introduces a new snack-sized Friday Podcast called Hey Presto! The focal point of this episode is how you can improve your life and your business by learning to get out of your own way. Gavin explains the importance of changing your mind-set & self-perception to overcome the invisible obstacles which are getting in the way of your progression. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Changing your thinking and your mind-set is the first step to getting out o...
Aug 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Gavin Preston talks to transformational life-coach, author and speaker Carol Ann Reid, who candidly discusses mental health, brain-heart coherence, the highs and lows of social media, mindfulness and her ground-breaking ABCDE Formula designed to allow you to tap into the warrior within. This empowering, insightful and ultimately reflective conversation will be of benefit to everyone interested in the fascinating topic of the human experience and how to improve it in small, pract...
Jul 28, 2019•51 min•Ep. 18
Gavin interviews David Crisp, CEO of Boadicea the Victorious Luxury Perfume Brand discussing the journey of challenges and achievements that have resulted in the brand being one of the top 3 independent brands in the world. The worldwide perfume market is worth 48 million dollars and 25% of the market is in the 7 countries of the gulf, a territory where David's expertise and experience have successfully built the brand. Hear about the journey and his top 3 tips for success in this fascinating po...
Jul 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 17
‘As an individual, you always have more choices than you think, it's about getting up and trying again' Gavin is in conversation with David Taylor, Author of 5 books and best known for his brand and books – The Naked Leader The models he works with simplify concepts making them highly accessible and one of his key models is the ‘Guaranteed Success Model' which they discuss in detail. The Guaranteed Success Model' was developed by asking ‘ Is it possible that we as individuals in teams and organi...
Jul 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 16
‘We live in a world where people are scrolling past content all the time so you need to stand out , create a ‘thumb stopping moment' Gavin is speaking with Tim Jarvis, Founder of the F&C group and a specialist in how we can use video online. They discuss Tim's journey and the significant value of video online in a world where Everyone is walking around with a high definition screen in their pocket and there are no barriers to streaming content. Tim shares some advice and tips that can be eff...
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
In Part 3 of 3, Gavin shares with you stages 5 and 6 of his Business Growth Model, The Strategy Compass. You will learn the SCALE model to grow capability and enable you to scale your business and the importance of action and accountability. There are 6 steps you must get right for your business beginning with purpose and mindset (steps 1 and 2) Having clarity for your business and ensuring there is a clear message for everyone in the business, the team, your customers and the marketplace is dis...
Jun 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 14
In the Strategy Compass, part 2 Gavin explains the importance of clarity and focus for purpose and mindset in any business. He explains how the Strategy Compass program can be the ultimate guide for your business. If you are a business owner who is always busy and struggling to find the time to be strategic listen in because this podcast could provide the answers. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Before we go on any journey we have to know where we are heading. Business owners ...
Jun 23, 2019•23 min•Ep. 13
‘Not only are they profit centres they are cross-selling opportunities' In the second part of this 2-part series, Gavin and Roland continue to explore how to scale and grow businesses. They discuss in detail with pertinent examples of how to identify the areas for change and the strategies and questions to ask to enable transformation. Listen in to hear how you can make effective changes in your business and convert your cost centres into profit centres. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY ...
Jun 16, 2019•35 min•Ep. 12
‘I realised that if we were helping companies to grow they had to be able to scale successfully in order to cope with the increased business' In part 1, of this 2 part series Gavin is in conversation with Roland Frasier who has extensive expertise and is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, scaled and sold multiple businesses. They discuss the importance of leveraging in order to scale and grow a business successfully, listen in to hear how you could do it for your own business. Sign Up Here: ...
Jun 13, 2019•32 min•Ep. 11
‘As business owners, we set up our businesses for a reason we saw a product or service in the market place and believe we can do better. We are passionate and want to be successful' Gavin provides an insight into ‘The Compass Lite program' based on the ‘Strategy Compass' which he has created from his extensive experience and expertise, working with thousands of different business leaders in large organisations and high growth entrepreneurial organisations. If you want a comprehensive guide for g...
Jun 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 10
‘The art of war is correct from chaos comes order' Steve Jacob is a founding partner of the Fabrik Property Group, a turnkey property investment business, and in conversation with Gavin he discusses the importance of a mentor and how your words pave your future. He explains the role chaos plays within a successful business to drive growth and development resulting in the creation of order, listen in to hear more. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS How did your journey begin? I wa...
Jun 03, 2019•32 min•Ep. 9
‘If you don't have a sense of certainty in your mission then how driven are you going to be in moving that mission forward?' This episode continues the conversation with Kul Mahay, Leadership Coach and explores further the role of the leader. Kul provides an insight into the 3-tier leadership and command system used by uniformed organisations in response to challenging situations. Having held Gold Command across a range of critical operations Kul is able to explain the crucial role each tier of ...
May 26, 2019•38 min•Ep. 8
Are you an entrepreneur starting a new business? In this episode of The Business Mastermind podcast Gavin is in conversation with Alex Chisnall creator of Top 3 business podcast ‘Screw it, Just Do it!' and Virgin Start-up Mentor. Alex shares with Gavin the commonalities of start-ups who gain traction and success. He provides invaluable advice for anyone starting a new business on how to identify and effectively manage the challenges you will meet when you begin a new venture. Sign Up Here: https...
May 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 6
‘ It's not about measuring ourselves with a linear timeframe of age it's the challenge of measuring ourselves against the impact we are having on the world, the way in which we are moving forward and the energy we bring' Gavin is in conversation with Kul Mahay who is a specialist leadership coach. They explore the role of the leader and the social and emotional intelligence that can transform the ways in which we inspire, motivate and collaborate with others. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod...
May 19, 2019•30 min•Ep. 7
The Business Mastermind Podcast is for business owners and leaders in small to medium-sized businesses. If you are running a business with revenue between £100,000 and £20 million, and are looking for inspiration, insights, lessons learnt, resources and growth strategies from down to earth, relatable business people then this podcast is for you. It is a meeting of minds between everyday business people and specialists on their journey to master business growth. You will find these discussions bo...
May 19, 2019•4 min
‘If you start with a suitcase of dreams and you work hard, you can achieve them' Jay from Assets for Life who are based in the South East and specialise in commercial conversions, land developments and refurbishment projects is in conversation with Gavin about his inspirational journey and passion to build homes. Jay explains how the AFL journey planner can develop positive behaviours and habits on the journey to achieving your goals. Listen in now and start developing the techniques that can br...
May 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 4
‘When you can develop an interdependent culture, you empower the people in your business to find solutions ' In this episode, Gavin is speaking to Jamie Keeling of ‘Optimise Me' Jamie explains the importance of role-based KPIs for a company and how they can bring a cohesive and interdependent culture in your business. If you want to understand the power of systems, processes and KPIs in driving your business forward, creating a virtuous upward spiral instead of a downward fall then listen in now...
May 19, 2019•35 min•Ep. 5
‘Successful organisations have a concept of lessons learnt, and learning from those In this episode, Gavin is in conversation with Jason Dunlop, Director of Growth for Xcina Ltd and Lifeboat Operations Manager for RNLI at Penarth. He has also undertaken the role of Water Incident Manager for the RNLI flood rescue team throughout the last 10 Years. Jason has considerable expertise and experience in digital and personal resilience and the development of leaders to enable them to move through a cha...
May 19, 2019•40 min•Ep. 1
