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Jul 08, 2020•13 min•Ep. 122
Business Mastermind Podcast
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 both engaging and relatable, covering topics such as marketing, leadership, systems, strategy, scaling, culture, resiliency and mindset. Your host Gavin Preston, a student of what works, facilitates a flowing conversation that uncovers the gems of his guests' success strategies, insights and hacks. There is richness in the variety of the guest’s expertise, sector and their own story. These conversations are interspersed by episodes from Gavin as he shares the growth strategies and insights from working with clients across numerous sectors. Insight, strategy and action points that will help you Survive and Thrive in business and life as you scale your business and achieve a bigger impact for your customers, colleagues and communities.
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Tom Kulzer CEO & Founder of Aweber
Gavin's special guest this week is Tom Kulzer, the CEO and Founder of Aweber, a business dedicated to delivering simple, effective email marketing solutions to small businesses wishing to grow and scale. Through Tom's ingenuity, Aweber have served marketing solutions to over 100,000 businesses globally, and still operate upon the principle of connecting people first and foremost. Tom joins Gavin to discuss how the world has, and hasn't changed since Aweber began, and how an early internet busine...
Jul 05, 2020•51 min•Ep. 121
Hey Presto! Hack Your Thinking & Beliefs With Lofty Questions
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Jul 01, 2020•11 min•Ep. 120
Multi Millionaire Property Investor & Entrepreneur, Rob Moore on How he Bounced-Back From Lockdown Losses to Seizing New Opportunties
Rob Moore is the owner and founder of the biggest property training company in the UK, as well as the host and creator of two of the UK's biggest podcasts: 'The Disruptive Entrepreneur', and ‘Money'. On top of this, Rob is also a best-selling author, a hugely influential mentor, a prolific influencer and content creator, and a multi-millionaire property investor. Rob joins Gavin today to discuss not just the effects of lockdown upon UK business, but the solutions and mind-set he has developed in...
Jun 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 119
Hey Presto! Are You Pushing The Boundaires Enough?
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Jun 25, 2020•16 min•Ep. 118
Financial Fitness Coach Tracey Bissett on Cashflow Management, Underpricing & Self Worth
Gavin is joined by Bissett FInancial Fitness founder, Tracy Bissett, to discuss managing your business cash-flow and finances as we move out of lockdown and towards the future. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Business owners who ignore the numbers and hope for the best are essentially putting their heads in the sand. Accountability and responsibility are of paramount importance. Planning for cash-flow has never been more important. COVID has demonstrated that businesses cannot...
Jun 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 117
Hey Presto! The 4 Steps of Strategic Planning
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Jun 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 116
Patrick Powers. Why Your Network & Business Relationship Are More Important Than Ever
Have you ever asked yourself the question: “Who are the ten most valuable people in your network right now?” Today may be the time to explore the answer, as Gavin talks to Patrick Powers, the founder of the Entrepreneurs In London network, and the author of the book 'The New Marketing Manifesto', about what you should be doing for the people in your network to add the most value, and why now is the time to do it! Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Too many businesses think that m...
Jun 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 115
Hey Presto! Raise The Bar
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Jun 11, 2020•13 min•Ep. 114
David Horne. Preparing Your Business For an L Shaped Recession
David Horne is one of the most experienced people in the world when it comes to raising debt funding for businesses, having raised over £100 million through equity funding. David joins Gavin today to discuss the very real prospect of an L-shaped recession, and how you can successfully navigate your business through what may prove to be choppy waters ahead. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS We're dealing with two issues, moving into this likely global recession: an existential is...
Jun 07, 2020•39 min•Ep. 113
Jennifer Peak of Peak Advisory on Growing Your Business Through Acquisition
This week, Gavin discusses the technique of developing and strengthening businesses through mergers and acquisitions, from one of the most experienced people in the world in this field, Jennifer Peek of Peek Advisory. Jennifer talks about the importance of having impartial guidance through the acquisition process, and why now may be the ideal time to begin thinking about mergers in your own company. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Business owners in the twilight of their busin...
May 31, 2020•39 min•Ep. 111
Hey Presto! Courage. 10 Things You Can do to Increase Your Courage
At a time when so many people are fearful, Gavin presents a very timely conversation about building courage. As leaders of people and teams in business, we are often faced with moments that call for us to be brave. But how can we make sure we always have the courage to summon that bravery? In this week's show, Gavin offers ten practical ways to keep that courage alive and present in your business life! Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS The act of naming fears and anxieties, mean...
May 28, 2020•19 min•Ep. 110
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Re-Engaging Team Members as They Return to Work With Adam Cox
Adam Cox is a PR expert, and specialist in using hypnotherapy to help people improve themselves, and to overcome phobias and mental blocks. Adam joins Gavin to talk about what business owners and leaders can do to re-engage and re-onboard workers as they return to work, and how they can help shift focus from anxiety and fear, to a brighter and more positive future. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS As human beings, we do not cope well with change, especially on the scale of the ...
May 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 109
Hey Presto! Refocus on Where You Are Heading & Change The Narrative
As we begin to move out of lockdown, and people start to return to work, we need to be aware of how they're feeling, and how we can do our part in making the transition as simple as possible. One of the ways we can do this, is by providing a clear narrative about how the business will look in the short and long term, and so give clarity around our collective mission. In this week's show, Gavin talks you through the best ways focus on where we're heading next, and how to communicate that message....
May 21, 2020•13 min•Ep. 108
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Return to Work Communication With Employees, Suppliers & Customers With Best Selling Author & Reputation Management Specialist, Bill Coletti
In this new edition of Gavin's insightful mini-series on how to survive the COVID-19 lockdown, we visit with reputation management, crisis communication specialist, and best-selling author, Bill Coletti, who explains how we should communicate with employees, suppliers and customers as we emerge from lockdown. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS The return to normality after the COVID-19 lockdown will be an uneasy balance between health considerations and the financial needs of bus...
May 17, 2020•40 min•Ep. 107
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads on Social With Naira Perez of Springhill Digital, Portland Oregon
Effective advertising on social media has become an artform in itself. Many believe that simply clicking and spending is enough to make their business visible on social channels, but as today's guest, digital marketing expert Naira Perez from Springhill Digital discusses, there's far more to it. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Digital marketing has made instant analysis possible. We are now able to receive immediate feedback about who are customers are, and why they have engag...
May 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 106
The Game Changers Summit With Adam Strong
In a remarkably brief period of time, Adam Strong came up with the idea for The Game Changers Summit, and within weeks had turned that idea into a reality. Since then it has grown to include thirty of the most respected and admired speakers in the world, who will all be taking to the virtual stage in May to discourse in their own expert ways upon subjects such as finance, health, wellbeing, marketing and property. In this week's show, Gavin talks to Adam about how the summit came into being, and...
May 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 105
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Neil Fellows on Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
As the owner of three businesses, no-one knows more about adjusting the work/home life balance during lockdown than Neil Fellowes. But as well the rudimentary concerns involved, Neil has also been forced to consider the emotional and mental aspects of quarantine, and the forthcoming return to normality. In this week's special episode, Neil discusses the importance of the personal touch when it comes to suppliers and customers, as well as the ways in which he is doing all he can to reinforce his ...
May 07, 2020•42 min•Ep. 104
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Beyond Lock Down, How You Can be Preparing Your Business & Your Teams With Chris Paton
Gavin talks to speaker and Managing Director, Chris Paton, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines, about the things we can be doing right now, in order to prepare ourselves for life after lockdown. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS No matter what profession we're in, everyone's routine has been completely disrupted in this unprecedented moment. Day one of “normality” will feel completely alien to most people. Stress levels are on the rise due to people worrying about w...
May 03, 2020•44 min•Ep. 103
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Communicating to Stakeholders in COVID 19 Times
In this week's show, Gavin discusses the most effective ways in which you can engage with stakeholders across five different categories: customers, suppliers, team members, funders and bankers. During COVID-19 times, it's even more vital to keep lines of communication open, but also to ensure that we treat each different channel in its own unique way. In today's show, Gavin walks you through the best ways of maintaining your key stakeholder groups. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAW...
Apr 30, 2020•31 min•Ep. 102
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Supporting CEOs & MDs Through Challenging Times With Lily Shippen
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused uncertainty across the world, especially in the economic sector, where jobs are being nervously propped up by companies who have no idea when life will return to normal. But as Gavin and his special co-host, recruitment expert Lily Shippen discuss this week, it's equally as important to consider the wellbeing of CEOs and MDs at this time, who are facing equal, if not greater levels of uncertainty. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS It's important ...
Apr 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 101
Hey Presto! Emerging Strategic Trends
For this very special 100th episode, Gavin shares some emerging strategic trends, and aligns them to the six steps of his revolutionary business growth model, The Strategy Compass. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS More so than ever now, our ability to shift from survive to thrive using mindset is critical. Stepping outside of our present and looking towards the future will be the skill that makes the true difference going forward. Growth of community-focussed efforts within bus...
Apr 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 100
Keep Your Boat Afloat: David Horne on The UK Government Support Packages For Businesses
David Horne is one of the most experienced people in the world when it comes to raising debt funding for businesses, having raised over £100 million through equity funding. David joins Gavin today to discuss the many government's support packages for businesses, how they're working for companies in need, the benefits and downsides of each, and what they can mean for you. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS If you have rateable business premises, and you get a business rates assess...
Apr 19, 2020•48 min•Ep. 99
Keep Your Boat Afloat: Carl Gould on Strategies During Economic Times of Winter
Carl Gould is an expert in business growth, having grown and scaled multiple business, before transitioning into becoming a coach, and encouraging others to follow his lead. In this week's edition of the show, Carl and Gavin hold a thought-provoking discussion on why it's important to zero in on the customers who desperately need your help, the actions and strategies that can help your business through this economic winter, and why building a community now is more important than ever. Sign Up He...
Apr 16, 2020•38 min•Ep. 98
Keep Your Boat Afloat During COVID 19 Times: Collabcast with Nick Bradley re Business Planning during COVID 19 Times
Gavin talks to fellow podcast and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley, the host of Scale Up Your Business. Nick is an expert on planning for your business's future, and while COVID-19 may have put a pause to many business plans for 2020, there are always aspects you can be proactively working on. It's an engaging, practical conversation that'll give you a multitude of ideas to carry forward into your next business day! Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Now is most certainly a time...
Apr 12, 2020•46 min•Ep. 97
Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID19 Times: Hey Presto! Start Planning Your Re-Boot
One of the most important ways in which you can move past the grief cycle of COVID-19's impact on society, and focus on the bounce-back that's on the way. A powerful part of this process is to begin work on your business reboot now. Start planning for the positive future ahead, and use the lessons we've learned to come back brighter. And Gavin's here to tell you exactly where to start. Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/biz-pod KEY TAKEAWAYS Reviewing the many lessons learned through the quarantine's ...
Apr 09, 2020•13 min•Ep. 96
Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID -19 Times: Gavin Preston interviewed by Lee Houghton for the Business Problems Solved Podcast
Gavin is interviewed by Lee Houghton, creator of The Business Problems Solved Podcast! In this time where for many small businesses it's all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin's ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times' We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side. There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in an...
Apr 05, 2020•41 min•Ep. 95
Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times: Guard the Door to Your Mind & Be Kind To Yourself
“We want to emerge through this, not only with our business afloat, but our relationships—with family, with partners, etc.—stronger than when we came into it.” - Gavin Today on the Business Mastermind Podcast, Gavin wants to focus on how us as citizens, as individuals, and as business leaders can move and help our community during this global health pandemic. Gavin advises using this time wisely to think about the future of your business and to strengthen all relationships. This could be an exce...
Apr 02, 2020•13 min•Ep. 94
Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times- Marianne Page on The Practicalities of Running Your Business From Home(Setting up Your Systems so That You & Your Team Can Work Effectively Remotely in COVID-19).sesx
Welcome along to a new mini-series designed to help you steer your business through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation: Keep Your Boat Afloat: A Business Survival Guide In COVID-19 Times. Gavin talks to systems specialist, Marianne Page, an author, speaker and business consultant, who specialises in helping companies adopt and implement systems in order to improve efficiency and manage change. With the advent of COVID-19, many businesses are having to quickly adapt their operations in ord...
Mar 31, 2020•33 min•Ep. 93
Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times: Daniel Tolson on Understanding The Emotional Journey we Will go Through During COVID-19
Welcome along to a new mini-series designed to help you steer your business through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation: Keep Your Boat Afloat: A Business Survival Guide In COVID-19 Times. Having experienced COVID-19 near to the source, Daniel Tolson, a frequent guest on the Business Mastermind Podcast, is well-versed to relay a message of hope and optimism to everyone here in the UK. In Taiwan, where Daniel is based, life is beginning to go back to normal, albeit with a few changes. Danie...
Mar 31, 2020•32 min•Ep. 92
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