Brandon Steiner is a globally-renowned sports marketer, who published his first book, The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Sports in 2003. Brandon joins Nick this week to talk about his humble beginnings and how he learned the art of entrepreneurship through some very unique methods, the values he obtained from his family, and the most invaluable lessons he's learned from the world of sport. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have ...
Jun 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 330
Nick is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, to talk about alcohol - the impact it can have if you're a regular drinker, and what effects this can have on you as an entrepreneur. Nick and Ruari also talk about the journey that led to such a groundbreaking, innovative concept as One Year No Beer, and what we can change if alcohol is showing up in our lives in ways that fail to serve us. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you ha...
Jun 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 329
In the third part of his mini-series on breaking through business growth, Nick focuses upon expanding value, and why it might be the most crucial part of your business exit strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most people think that they start a business and then exit a business, without really ever considering the crucial "expansion" phase that can dynamically increase the exit numbers beyond their initial expectations. Value expansion is sometimes referred to as the buy-and-build approach, because it encom...
Jun 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 328
Adam Coffey is the founding partner of CEO Advisory Guru, LLC. Best-selling author of The Private Equity Playbook and The Exit-Strategy Playbook. In this episode, Adam joins Nick to talk about how the world of private equity works, and how you can position your business to have a successful exit. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your bu...
May 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 327
Nick presents the second part of a continuing mini series in which he breaks down one of the most crucial concepts you have to understand when building a successful business - breaking through business growth. In this second edition, Nick talks about the scale up phase following a business's creation, where you should aim when it comes to goal setting, and the difference between scaling and growing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Because of the rapidly changing pace of the world around us, we need to be more agi...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 326
Randy Garn is a New York Times bestselling author, passionate entrepreneur and business builder. He works closely with and advises some of the world's most recognised CEOs, companies, thought leaders, and experts As one of the most brilliant business minds out there, Randy sits down with Nick to talk about the value of service, and how by understanding its impact, he has successfully taught the wisest business forces in the world to become true leaders. Find out now if you’re building a high-val...
May 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 325
Nick presents the very first part of an all-new mini series in which he breaks down one of the most crucial concepts you have to understand when building a successful business - breaking through business growth. In this first edition, Nick talks about that all-important start up step, including the things you need to put in place at the very beginning. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even if you have not yet started your business growth journey, it's important to recognise the important steps along the way so tha...
May 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 324
Dr. John Demartini, known as the "Godfather Of Personal Development", is a world-renowned human behaviour expert, with a four-decade body of work and studies into the human condition. He is also the author of several books designed to accelerate our thought potential, including his world-renowned system known as "The DeMartini Method", which the world's great thinkers have adopted in order to "create new perspectives and paradigms in thinking and feeling". Dr DeMartini joins Nick for a very spec...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 323
Why is it that some businesses that are otherwise seen as valuable still aren't attracting sale bids from private equity? In this episode, Nick breaks down fifteen reasons why you might be being overlooked, and what you can do to turn your company into something far more attractive in order to make that life-changing exit. KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to have not just a high cash flow and profitable business, but also a sustainable growth story that you can tell to the world. If your business is one t...
Apr 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 322
A mountain climber, adventurer and entrepreneur at heart, Brad Weimert developed his entrepreneurial and marketing spirit from rich life experiences. At the age of 20, Brad began breaking national sales records as the #1 sales representative in a company of more than 30,000 and continued to do so year after year. Brad joins Nick to talk about the ways in which we can channel the disciplines from all areas of life into success as an entrepreneur, and how, through discipline, anyone can make the t...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 321
Tracy Litt is a world-renowned spiritual advisor and mindset coach to visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs; a highly sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and international best-selling author of 'Worthy Human'. In a conversation that centres not only on business but life itself, Nick and Tracy discuss the ways in which we c an reframe challenge in order to increase the learnings and move more swiftly towards our goals, and also the very physiological impacts of fear itself upon us. K...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 320
After several high-profile business exits in the world of business, Nick examines the question of whether or not every business can be built to sell, and more importantly, should it be a part of the business's DNA from the very beginning? KEY TAKEAWAYS There is always a point in your business's life, when your strategy should be fundamentally about the exit. There is also a point in time when you should focus purely on building a great business above all else. At the start up phase, make sure yo...
Apr 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 319
Lee Benson has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO. He owned and led Able Aerospace, then sold it for 9-figures to Textron Aviation. He also founded Execute to Win (ETW) to help senior leadership teams experience similar results by working better together at improving their organisation’s Most Important Number. But what is this, and how can it benefit you? In this episode, Nick meets Lee to discuss the nature of the Most Important Number, and how he empowers teams and leaders using his Min...
Mar 29, 2023•52 min•Ep. 318
Does having a board of advisors actually increase the value of your business? In this episode, Nick talks about whether or not having those added perspectives and a collective knowledge base actually can improve your business’ worth in the long term. KEY TAKEAWAYS At the start-up phase of business, it's often just you and the people you network with. Things begin to seriously change when coaches or mentors are brought in to help. As the business grows, it's valuable to have advanced help and gui...
Mar 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 317
Amy Porterfield is a master of online business acumen and why working for yourself can give you the financial, time, and location freedom to change how you experience your one shot at life. Amy joins Nick to talk about why life is too short to stay in a job you can't stand and how you can break free from the constraints of employment and break free into something far more rewarding and fulfilling. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plan...
Mar 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 316
Nick presents an episode that looks at whether it is possible to flip businesses in the same way you would real estate. A topic that is especially interesting now. By 2030, most of the baby boomers will have reached retirement age, which could mean that a lot more businesses than normal will be up for sale, over the next few years. He compares the two investment models by explaining the pros, cons, and risks of flipping businesses and real estate. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, ex...
Mar 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 315
Nick is joined by Brad Hart, the founder of Make More Marbles and a man with over twenty years' experience as one of the world's top entrepreneurs, and sixteen years in wealth management. Nick and Brad discuss the practical ways in which you can manage wealth with a focus on more progressive wealth strategies such as crypto, and the value of impact - not just how to make money, but also allowing investors reach their full potential in order to meet the grand challenges of our time. Find out now ...
Mar 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 314
Rebecca Zung is one of the Top 1% of attorneys in America, having been recognised by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognised by her peers and the judiciary as AV(c), preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. This week, Rebecca talks to Nick about her new book 'Slay The Bully: How To Negotiate With A Narcissist and Win!', how to spot a narcissist, and more importantly ho...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 313
Nick and Mark present another edition of Scale Back designed this month to help you fix your money mindset. In this edition, Mark and Nick talk all things marketing, from the way in which it has influenced many entrepreneurial minds to the value to be found in refining instead of re-designing. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your busin...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 312
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and a "nonstop optimism machine". In this week's dynamic episode, Jason talks to Nick about entrepreneurship, and specifically the empowering things you can do to make sure you're ready to meet the challenges of the future, from a man with one of the most all-encompassing knowledge bases in the world when it comes to business. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 311
Nick is in tactical mode this week as he delivers a masterclass upon the processes you should be focussing on in order to optimise your sales, maximise revenue, while still retaining the highest quality customer experience possible. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY...
Feb 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 310
Walker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and an award-winning M&A advisor. He is the creator of Acquisition Lab, the premier business buying accelerator for entrepreneurs. Walker joins Nick to talk about the concept of acquisition entrepreneurship, and how you can effectively buy businesses in 2023! Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 309
Nick and Mark present another edition of Scale Back designed this month to help you fix your money mindset - including the differences between different cultural ways of being paid and paying out, scarcity and abundance, what's been happening in the world of finance, and your burning questions answered! Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 308
Channing Hamlet is the Managing Director and founder of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation. He serves as an execution leader for the firm’s M&A and Valuation Practice and leads the firm’s Business Services Practice. He brings more than 25 years experiences with investment banking and business valuation to our clients. Channing joins Nick this week to discuss what you need to do in terms of driving value and saleability into your company so as to best ensure the most rewarding outc...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 307
As we move into the new year, Nick turns his focus towards what might be the most crucial role of 2023 - the one that will drastically transform your business in the new and exciting landscape of 2023. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Look at the things y...
Jan 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 306
Jenn Lim is a global workplace expert, bestselling author, speaker, executive coach, and the CEO and Cofounder of Delivering Happiness. In this episode, Jenn joins Nick to talk about the value of instilling a culture of happiness, and why we need to focus upon not just the best for our clients and people, but also ourselves. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights spe...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 305
Nick and Mark Drager reunite for a new edition of Scale Back, in which they take a reflective look back at the year gone by, and choose their favourite experiences, discussing the wisdom gained from the pivotal moments of 2022. Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKE...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 304
Dr. Steven Gundry has worked in medicine for over 40 years and is best known for his work as a cardiothoracic surgeon and heart surgeon, but who focusses heavily upon teaching people how to avoid surgery by using his unique vision of human nutrition. His mission in life is to improve health, happiness, and longevity by making simple changes to diet. Dr Gundry joins Nick to discuss the ways in which tweaks and techniques, when applied correctly to our lives, can help us to maximise our potential ...
Dec 15, 2022•59 min•Ep. 303
Nick provides an all-encompassing, definitive guide to strategic planning, inspired by the Empire Elite mastermind group - the complete methodology that'll allow you to turn around a flagging business, scale to an exit in a short amount of time, and build value for shareholders and wealth for ourselves. Check out this episode's bonus slides: https://youtu.be/gOmOaEWecHg Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an...
Dec 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 302
John Caudwell is a billionaire businessman, most famous for founding phone retailer Phones 4u, as well as investing in fashion and real estate. John is also one of the world's most renowned philanthropists, and according to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2022, is worth £1.58 billion. John joins Nick to talk about his fascinating journey, recently documented in his new book 'Love, Pain and Money', as well as the principles he's acquired throughout his journey that have enabled him to achieve an un...
Dec 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 301
