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“NEXT HUGE THING” “We’re looking for 500k to finish the MVP.. if we just get 1% of the market you will have made 10,000x the

“NEXT HUGE THING” “We’re looking for 500k to finish the MVP.. if we just get 1% of the market you will have made 10,000x the

Jack’s saviour arrived four weeks before his cash ran out. It came as an email, accepting his proposal. Good terms, and a lifeline. Overnight, his

I knew better. But it was so convenient. Years ago I ran a different company, and I had a client who made up 75% of

“I have stepped back, just like you told me,” Mike said. “But you have Ron running everything now,” I replied. “Yes, but it is not

It is my birthday today. Not a particularly grand milestone. I am into my 56th year, or if you prefer, my 2,912th Tuesday on this

I met Danny at an event over the weekend. After being introduced and finding out what I do, he pulls me aside with a big

So the premium company wrote back, and their reply told me everything about how they see the world. Their position was simple. Here is our

Yesterday I left you with my AC dead, a CH04 error flashing, and a premium company booked to put it right. What I left out

You have heard me talk a lot about cheapskates, discount zombies, and clients who just want to rip you off or get you working for

Sam was a star. The iceman, the closer. He shut deals faster than anyone, and closed 20% more than the rest of the team. Management

In Dubai, working for free is almost a rite of passage for business owners. It has happened to me more than once, and never because

Once upon a time…. Carl walks into a beautiful clinic with serious chest pains. He is seen by Dr Sam, a heart specialist with more

A while back I watched a buyer walk away from a business he had spent weeks looking at. Good numbers, pretty profitable and the business

Most owners are about to waste AI, and it will have nothing to do with the AI. Here is why and it comes from a

Ever seen that reality show about the Pawn shop. Some guy hauls in his grandfather’s watch, dead certain it is worth a fortune. By his

“That’s How It’s Done Here” How often have you heard or believed those words? Perhaps in your industry there is something you follow as if

Colin took the family to Crete in June. By Wednesday he’d taken fourteen calls. Not one of them was a crisis. One was the wifi

So what is it you want to see? My client was asking me earnestly. I had just come with a dozen requests and he was

“I’d have got rid of Dean four years ago. I just can’t.” Rob runs an industrial packaging distribution company. Six million in revenue, thirty-one staff,

In my last post I told you about the scowling woman at the restaurant who put a deep flurry of clouds in the experience when

They say things happen in threes. I told you about my Grumps experience by the seaside. Well within 48 hours we stopped in the Gower

“She’s a bucket of sunshine” My wife Natalie exclaimed after our waitress rolled her eyes when we said we need a minute or two to

“That’s a palace?” my daughters exclaimed. Their eyes were declaring what their mouths were too polite to say. That’s complete ***t. So they weren’t impressed

“Wisdom is worth more than silver; it makes you much richer than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than precious jewels; nothing you want compares with

I have been out of touch for a week or so. Not because I am blowing you all off but just to step back and

Friday was fun. I organised an afternoon lunch and then happy hour with over a dozen business owners and service providers. We didn’t have an

“I learned more from a 3 minute record than I ever learned in school” Bruce Springsteen – “No Retreat, No Surrender” In the mid 80s

You know what’s funny about my business? The wide variety of industries and situations I get called into that differ significantly on the surface but

Last day of FAQ week. And this one is the question that separates the owners who end up with options from those who end up

Day 2 of FAQ week. Today’s question hits a nerve with almost every owner I talk to. “You talk about building a business that runs

What if one common belief about business success doesn’t hold up when you look closer? Many people follow it without question, but it might not be as helpful as it seems. This article explores a surprising perspective that could shift how you approach growth and connections in your business.

Two women, one having travelled across the world in search of investors, left a meeting before realising the person they needed was sitting right next to them. Sounds strange, doesn’t it?
It’s a story of missed opportunities, the price of a limited perspective, and how what we don’t see might be precisely what we need.
Curious about how this unfolded and the lesson it holds for business success?

Feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of running your business? Many entrepreneurs end up stuck in a cycle of tasks, buried under work that doesn’t build real wealth.
Here, I explore how business owners create and bury themselves in these “tunnels” and what it takes to break free. Discover how now to be an hostage to your own business. When you delegate, automate, and finally lead your business from above—you discover where the real freedom lies.

There’s a hidden asset in your business that could 5x your profits—and chances are, you might not be using it.
No, it’s not your product or even your team. It’s something most business owners overlook, yet the smartest ones use to dominate their markets.
I’m not spilling the beans here. But if you’re ready to unlock this game-changing asset, join the Owners Club and get access to the free course: “The Key Asset to 5x Your Profits.”

Feeling stuck in your business, no matter how much time you put in? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason it keeps happening. The solution isn’t what you might think, and it’s far simpler than working harder or longer.
There’s one secret weapon that most business owners overlook, but it could change everything for you.
Read the full post to discover a key to getting unstuck and moving your business forward.

Tired of your business feeling more like a job than a wealth generator? In just 3 simple steps, you can turn things around.
It’s time to stop managing the day-to-day and start creating real wealth. Want to know more? Start with a simple blueprint to build a business that works for you.

My dream as a business owner wasn’t to spend every waking hour buried in busy work. Yet, that’s exactly where most business owners find themselves—grinding away in tasks that don’t build value or wealth.
Just remember: Time is your most valuable asset, and every hour you spend on low-level tasks is an hour you’re losing to grow your business into a wealth-generating machine. Stop treating your business like a job, and start leveraging systems, delegation, and strategies that free your time and create real value.
The shift is simple—stop doing what others can do, and start focusing on what only you can. That’s where the wealth is.

Ever been challenged? It happened to me recently, and instead of getting defensive, I embraced it.
A guest at a networking event called me out for not being clear. He was right—and that moment made me realise the value of clarity and accountability.
It’s why I’m excited to introduce the Owners Club, a free community to help you gain insights, connect with peers, and grow your business. Read on to find out how to join.
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