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James Sinclair's Business Broadcast

The Business Broadcast is the weekly podcast from the award-winning entrepreneur James Sinclair. James operates 17 family-based brands which welcome over one million customers through the doors of their every year. His insights are all based on the experience,, mistakes and successes that have led to his current businesses employing 1000 people, turning over £40 million annually. Each week James will speak with different business owners who have multiple challenges. Listen in as James attempts to help these guests overcome their challenges and grow their business.
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Episodes

A Valuable Lesson On Pricing | The Letter 006

Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/ Watch the podca...

Jan 17, 20258 min

Selling a business? Managing Stress & Swapping time for money - Q&A Special

In this Q&A special, James and JB answer your questions about selling a business, managing stress, and escaping the time-for-money trap. Tune in to hear your questions discussed on this episode. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems...

Jan 16, 202546 min

Fear of Growth? The £25k/Month Electrical Contractor’s Challenge with Hiring and Borrowing Money

This week, James and JB tackle the challenges of a £25k/month electrical contractor held back by fear of hiring and borrowing money. They’ll discuss how to overcome these fears, build a team, and unlock the next stage of growth for the business. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions ...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 3 min

Why business isn't fun anymore | The Letter 005

Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/ Watch the podca...

Jan 10, 202510 min

£3M Co-Working Space Missing Out on Game-Changing Tax Advantages

This week, James and JB dive into the challenges of a £1M hair extension business. They’ll share strategies to break through growth barriers and take the business to the next level. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the bus...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 6 min

High Revenue, Big Challenges: Scaling a £1M Hair Extension Business

This week, James and JB dive into the challenges of a £1M hair extension business. They’ll share strategies to break through growth barriers and take the business to the next level. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the bus...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 1 min

My Philosophy for Building a Dream Team | The Letter 004

My Philosophy for Building a Dream Team | The James Sinclair Letter 4 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to be on...

Jan 05, 20257 min

The VAT Question: What’s Next for This £7k/Month Window Cleaner?

This week, James and JB discuss the VAT threshold dilemma facing a £7k/month window cleaning business. Should they push for growth and cross the threshold or hold back to avoid the additional costs? Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 8 min

This is the easiest money you will ever make | The Letter 003

This is the easiest money you will ever make | The James Sinclair Letter 3 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to ...

Dec 27, 20242 min

My Biggest Deal of 2024, Most Difficult Challenges and 2025 Threats - Boxing Day Special

In this Boxing Day special, James reflects on 2024’s biggest moments in business — including his biggest deal of the year, the toughest challenges faced, and the potential threats looming in 2025. Join James and JB for this Boxing Day special! Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in...

Dec 26, 202444 min

Rebuilding a £150k/month Meat Business After a £1.5M Setback

In this episode, James and JB discuss the journey of a £150K/month meat broker working to rebuild after a £1.5M setback. They explore the challenges and strategies for recovery and growth. Videos mentioned in the podcast: Importing Products from Istanbul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUE_qboRDaY How we make money on Shopify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wa-HyFJOTA&t=1s £0 - £1m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xhoNyvF7-8&t=11s Daniel Priestley Interview: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Dec 23, 202452 min

What I learned doing business in China | The Letter 002

Business in China - The James Sinclair Letter 2 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to be on my podcast here ► htt...

Dec 20, 20245 min

£80k/month Campervan Conversions Struggling with Cashflow

Today, James and JB explore the cashflow struggles of an £80k/month campervan conversion business. They’ll discuss why cashflow is critical, what’s causing the challenges, and share practical solutions to help the business thrive. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get...

Dec 19, 202456 min

Stuck at £3k/month: The Uncertainty of Scaling a Video Business

In this episode James and JB explore the challenges of navigating through to the next level and finding the path forward for this young entrepreneur building a video production company. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the...

Dec 16, 202449 min

Is success actually worth it? | The Letter 001

Is success worth it? | The James Sinclair Letter 1 Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letter Find out your Entrepreneurial DNA and take our '8 Traits of the Greats' Quiz: https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.com Try Entrepreneurs University 14 Day FREE Trial Here ► https://jamessinclair.net/entrepreneurs-university-free-trial/ Get your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/events Apply to be on my podcast here ► ...

Dec 13, 20245 min

£300k/Month Construction Company: The Challenge of Building Culture and Scaling

In this episode, James and JB discuss the challenges of scaling a £300K/month construction company, focusing on building company culture and managing growth. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to succ...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 6 min

£2.4million Fresh Out of University Selling Football T-Shirts

Today James and JB speak with an Entrepreneur fresh out of university selling football t-shirts generating £2.4million in sales. This business has a bright future but faces a few challenges ahead, find out more! Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of t...

Dec 09, 202442 min

£10M Business at 28: Thriving but facing Capital Intensive Challenges

At just 28 years old this business owner is generating £10million in sales with his generator hire business. The business is thriving with £1.2million profit but faces some capital intensive challenges. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these prob...

Dec 05, 20241 hr

£135k/month Window Specialist Facing Recruitment Challenges

Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success. Find out more from Mark here: https://www.roofwindowspecialists.com/ Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamess...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 6 min

Inside a £150k+/month Pet Health Care Business with a Seriously Impressive Model!

This week, James and JB dive into a £150k-200k/month pet health care business with an impressive model for success. They’ll explore what makes the business thrive and also try overcome some challenges the Business Owner is facing. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 24 min

£20k/Month and Still Struggling: The Harsh Truth Behind This Beauty Salon Business

This week, James and JB explore the struggles of a £20k/month beauty salon that's barely breaking even. They’ll some ideas to this entrepreneur turn things around. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar t...

Nov 25, 202447 min

Employed to Startup Business Owner: Scaling a Mortgage Brokerage for Sustainable Growth

On today's episode we have a mortgage broker who has left his job to start his own business, he has only been going for a few months and is already employing people and eager to grow the business! Find out in this episode what James and JB would do to help him scale! Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those h...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 17 min

High Sales, Low Margins: £100k/Month Shoe Business Struggles to Stay Profitable

This business owner is selling shoes, a lot of them! But continues to struggle making good profits. How could James and JB help this entrepreneur increase the margins and grow the business? Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 21 min

Business Threats in 2025? Labour's New Budget and Why I Dislike Residential Property Investment

In this episode James and JB talk about the biggest challenges and threats facing UK business in 2025 as James answers your questions for this Q&A special. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to su...

Nov 14, 202444 min

Tax Turmoil Ahead? What the New Budget Means for Business Owners (4k)

A special episode of the podcast in response to Labour's new budget. How will these tax changes impact our economy and our businesses. It looks like things will get difficult, what should we be doing about it? To dive deeper into the subject I bought my accountant John Holliday on the episode and fellow entrepreneur and good friend, James Martin. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in busi...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 4 min

£250k/Month Exhibition Business thrives but there's potential for so much more!

In this episode, we dive into a thriving exhibition stand design and build company generating £250k per month. It’s a solid business, but there's room to unlock even greater potential! Tune in to explore growth strategies and insights for taking it to the next level. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those h...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 3 min

222k Facebook Group, but stuck at £5k/month: Gardening Business Owner’s Growth Dilemma

In this episode of the podcast James and JB feature a business owner earning £5k/month from his gardening business. With a Facebook group of over 220k members, he's looking for strategies to monetise it and elevate the business. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get t...

Nov 04, 202459 min

This £60k/month Electrician Hits a Standstill: No Clear Vision, No Growth – What’s Next?

In this episode we are speaking to an electrical contracting businesses who wants to grow his business to the next level or does he... but he doesn't know what the next level is. We try to understand and create those architectural plans so he be successful in their plans, let's get into it. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these chal...

Oct 31, 202456 min

This £120k/Month Business Faces Huge Cashflow Challenges!

Today James and JB are speaking to an entrepreneur who has built a £1million business in the line marking sector at just 27 years old. The business is facing various cashflow challenges, find out how James and JB can help this business grow. Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in o...

Oct 24, 202454 min

£8k/month Furniture Business needs help Getting More Customers!

Welcome to the Business Broadcast Podcast! Each week James brings on the show an entrepreneur who shares their biggest challenges and struggles in business. James coaches the business owner through these challenges by asking those hard hitting questions in order to get to the bottom of these problems and help the business owner soar to success. Find out more from Michael Long here: LongGrain.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the...

Oct 21, 202446 min
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