Dive into the world of leadership styles with insights from Scott Ramey, and hear Guy Kawasaki's thrilling encounter with Steve Jobs. Derrick Mains critiques hustle culture, advocating for smarter work. Casey Brown reveals the psychology behind confident pricing, while Chip Conley encourages midlife reinvention through curiosity. Finally, Chris Gronkowski connects sports lessons to business success, emphasizing teamwork and resilience. Each perspective offers a fresh take on self-awareness and leadership.

Discover how the SWT tool turned a crisis into an opportunity during the 2008 financial disaster. The focus on inherent strengths, weaknesses, and market trends offers a fresh perspective on strategic thinking. Hear how a CEO reimagined their jewelry business, adapting to challenges and thriving despite adversity. This insightful approach can guide anyone looking to navigate turbulent times.

Michael E. Gerber, author of the bestseller "The E-Myth Revisited," shares his wisdom on small business success. He discusses the vital difference between owning a business and having a job. Gerber explains why most small businesses fail and presents the Eightfold Path to grow from 1 to 1,000 employees. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in creating a legacy and highlights lessons from scalable models like McDonald's. Emphasizing repeatability and ritual, Gerber offers timeless principles for entrepreneurs, ensuring their businesses thrive.

In this episode, Bill shares insights and techniques for incorporating mindfulness and meditation into your daily life. Simple practices like breathing exercises, walks, and visualization can enhance focus, reduce stress, and supercharge your business and personal growth. Discover the transformative power of mindfulness, no matter where you are on your journey—no ponytail or Sanskrit name required! From childhood experiences to modern strategies like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), this episode is packed with tools to help you stay grounded and thrive. Keep scaling up with intention!

How do you use public speaking to strategically advance your business, career, or projects?In this episode, Blair Bryant Nichols shares insights on how to build a speaking platform that connects with audiences and helps achieve your goals. Blair founded BBN Creative Management, where he coaches entrepreneurs, executives, and subject-matter experts on how to craft impactful public personas and compelling keynotes.Topics explored in this episode:- Why storytelling is the key to connecting with your audience.- Common mistakes speakers make—and how to avoid them.- The importance of identifying your niche audience and tailoring your message.- How to make virtual speaking engagements look and feel as dynamic as live ones.- Strategies for turning unpaid talks into major business opportunities.Chapters:(02:30) Blair’s Journey from Publishing to Speaking Management(08:15) What Makes a Keynote Memorable(14:00) Virtual Speaking: Technology Tips and Tricks(21:30) Turning Your Expertise into a Speaking Platform(33:20) How Public Speaking Drives Business GrowthThanks to Blair Bryant Nichols for being on the show!Learn more about Blair and his services at bbncreativemanagement.com Connect with Blair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairbnichols/ Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.  Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billgall/ Bill on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/billgall This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com 

Once upon a time, a SaaS company had everything going for it—top-tier talent, plenty of funding, and a bright future ahead. So why were they still struggling to hit their goals? In this episode, Bill tells a story of how job scorecards became the game-changing tool that transformed this team from good to great.Join us as we dive into:Why job scorecards are your secret hiring weapon.How to align your team to business goals with precision.Real-life lessons from the trenches (spoiler: success leaves clues!)Get ready for actionable advice, an inspiring SaaS story, and a lighthearted conversation that proves building high-performing teams doesn’t have to be rocket science. Keep scaling.

Laurier Mandin, founder of Graphos and expert on buyer psychology, shares his insights into crafting must-have products. He discusses his book, 'I Need That', and the importance of validating ideas before launch. Laurier reveals the 'Coveted Condition' framework and explores how emotional factors, like the limbic system, drive purchasing. He highlights the overvaluation of innovations and the necessity for products to be significantly better to succeed. The conversation also touches on lessons learned from product failures and the balance between ambition and personal peace.

In this episode, Bill shares an inspiring personal story about overcoming business failure and finding clarity through a profound realization about the power of "why." The idea of jewelry can sometimes be wasted on men, right? But a chance encounter with a customer at his wife's business helped Bill reframe his perspective on business, family, and purpose by finding the why. Inspiration can be found in unexpected places, and connecting your personal "why" to your business goals can drive success and sometimes, stepping back can be the most powerful move forward. This story is packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose in their work.Keep scaling.

In this engaging discussion, Justin Goodbread, a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor, explores how to make businesses truly sellable. He reveals the gap between profitability and value, sharing shocking statistics about business owner exit dissatisfaction. Justin highlights the dangers of owner dependence and emphasizes the importance of having a clear exit strategy. Listeners will learn why diversifying and viewing a business as an asset is essential for financial freedom, along with inspiring stories of resilience from fellow entrepreneurs.

In this mini episode, Bill tackles one of the biggest productivity killers in business: constant firefighting. You’ve got big, bold strategic plans, but daily emergencies keep derailing your focus. Sound familiar?We share two simple, game-changing tips to help your team stay on track with their big goals:- Identify where your time and focus always go off course.- Proactively design systems and routines to protect your priorities.If you’ve ever felt like your week is shot by Monday afternoon, this episode is for you.Keep scaling.