Business Growth Secrets

You've heard him on the last few episodes, but today you're about to hear a lot more from Mike Duffy. He's been a coach and speaker at a number of our recent events, and he has an amazing business track record including 4 personal businesses over £1 million mark and advisor relationships with several others that have done the same (3 of which got on to Dragon's Den!). On today's episode, Mike will...

Today's question is "What are the downsides of using Clickfunnels?" As you probably know, Clickfunnels is the market leader in funnel creation, but there's a lot of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) that gets spread about their business… So, in this episode, I'll tell you about how using Clickfunnels can affect your SEO, what might happen if Clickfunnels goes away, what membership level you shoul...

Today we're answering the question "Should I use pre-recorded videos or live video?" Once again, the answer is both! But most people are missing out on the potential of live video. On this episode, I'll tell you the easiest way to have more conversations with your audience, how to avoid overthinking and overproducing your video content, when to use pre-recorded vs. live, and how to present your mo...

On today's podcast, we're talking (again) about video content. The question is whether to focus on YouTube or Facebook… and the answer is: both! But each platform needs a different approach. If you want to learn where to focus your efforts, how to repurpose your content, or how many times you need to post per day, then this podcast is for you… Adams website: https://www.adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch...

It doesn't matter what type of business you're in or how long you've been operating, you need to take a close look at your payment mechanisms. Otherwise you're leaving money on the table. Especially if you're selling high value packages. Payment plans are something everyone can and should be doing so you're not losing clients to competitors. On today's podcast, I'll tell you abut the different fin...

If you want to go from unknown to building a brand online and getting leads within only a few days, you don't need a perfect website. You don't even need to know how to really use a computer. The only thing you need is social media. But which site is best? Well, that depends on your objective… On today's podcast, I'll tell you which site is the best for organic reach, the best platform to get lead...

On today's podcast, we're talking about a topic that scares a lot of people - selling in person at a live event. Most business owners want to live the dream of automatically getting new leads on social media without talking to people in person, and, if that's you, then you're missing out on a huge opportunity… In this episode you'll learn how and why you need to be transparent when approaching sal...

As you probably already know, I believe social media ads are the fastest, most effective, and cheapest way to get leads and sales for your business. But most people don't know how to use it properly. On today's episode you'll learn if you have the right kind of business to benefit from Google ads, how to embrace a niche to find your ideal clients, and why you should use Google as part of a larger...

If you're thinking about using video content to market your business (and you should be!), the obvious spot to focus on is YouTube, but it may not be the best option... On today's podcast, we'll discuss how to get more subscribers for your channel, the upsides and downsides of producing video for YouTube, and ways to leverage other social platforms to get video content in front of your potential c...

On today's podcast, we're talking about everyone's dream way to grow their business - organic leads. I'll be honest up front: paid advertising is the fastest way to grow, and you should absolutely spend as much as possible to feed your business...   BUT - if you want to increase your organic leads, this episode will show you how. We'll talk about how to maximize the number of conversations you're...

On today's episode, we're ending the week with some rapid fire questions that can help take your business to the next level:On today's episode, we're ending the week with some rapid fire questions that can help take your business to the next level: How do you take advantage of LinkedIn articles? (There's some great copywriting tips in here!) What are the benefits of connecting a Facebook page to a...

On today's podcast, we'll talk about the best way to start a professional service business. I'll tell you the biggest mistake people make when they're getting started, how to overcome your weaknesses without being taken advantage of, and how to embrace the winning mentality that most people lack. Start playing to win. Adams website: https://www.adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch the Episode on Adam's You...

If you want your business to grow, there's a time when you have to just invest in it. But most people are too emotionally attached to their businesses to take action. They become over protective and forget to feed it.   The most successful business owners take a completely different approach. They use a logical framework to decide when and how to invest in themselves. And they focus more on what t...

If you're getting clicks on your websites but still not making sales, it may be time for a new approach - using ClickFunnels. You've probably heard of it. And you may even be using it already. But are you approaching it with the right strategy? Find out on today's podcast… And if you haven't tried ClickFunnels yet, you can click here for a free trial ! Adams website: https://www.adamstott.com/?el=...

What happens when you need to make your clients wait? If they have to wait for your time or products, it can sometimes look weak. But there are ways to turn your shortcomings around… If you want to turn your weaknesses into strong parts of your branding, learn how to handle objections up front, and make more sales to happier clients, then this episode is for you... Adams website: https://www.adams...

On today's podcast, I'm covering two very important topics that can make or break your business: (1) The best ways to keep up with your audience via email and (2) How to sell more to your clients without inventing new products.   If you're not keeping up with your clients on a regular basis via email, and you're not consistently offering up-sells, down-sells, and cross-sells to them, you need to l...

No business is an island. You can't do it all yourself. The fastest and easiest way to success is through partnerships. You need to harness the power of other people and build relationships with the right people that allow you to get opportunities that you wouldn't get otherwise.   This requires the right attitude - you can be much more attractive for partnerships if you actually appreciate and en...

Most people who attend events aren't getting much out of them. They're too busy taking pictures of the screen or writing down every single word the presenter is saying. But that's not the path to success.   Today I'll tell you exactly what to do during an event to start adding huge value to your business immediately afterwards. This advice applies to events, podcasts, books, or any other form of i...

Today I'm back on the podcast giving you a recap of our recent events in Texas, and a look at some of our exciting upcoming events (including some celebrity news!)   I'll also give you a look at how we're transforming Big Business Events using a new webinar, and how you can start doing the same.   No matter where you're at in your business journey, there's something you're superb at. Something you...

When most people start out on their business journey or try to take their business to the next level, there's one thing that holds them back - they're afraid of change.   But without change, you won't find success, and you'll always stay stuck where you are right now. The first step to moving forward is to say "yes" to the opportunities in front of you.   You can start doing exactly that by listen...

I'm back again with another quick episode that's all about getting leads online. I'll share my favorite tools for setting up lead generating websites, how to structure your e-mail campaigns, and my number 1 tip for the easiest way to write great copy.   If you don't know how to get started collecting leads or the best way to speak to them, this episode is for you… Adams website: https://www.adamst...

Our final episode with Chis Clowes is short but extremely important. Because every single successful person I have ever met does what we discuss today.   There's a simple change you can make in your life to change your results immediately. If you only listen to one thing I ever say, make it this episode… Adams website: https://www.adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch the Episode on Adam's YouTube Channel:...

On this episode, we're back again with digital marketing expert Chris Clowes. Today he'll tell you all about the mentality (and actions) behind growing his marketing business from nothing to well over six figures in revenue during the last twelve months.   We also talk about the most impactful Big Business Events Chris attended, how they transformed his business, and some of the events we've got c...

Today my guest is Christopher Clowes, a digital marketing expert on PPC and SEO. Chris is a Big Business Events member and speaker at many of our events who's been getting fantastic results for himself and our other clients.   In this episode Chris will give you some brilliant tips on how to find the right keywords to target for your business and tell you about his new book Cake: A Digital Marketi...

When you're a successful business owner, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to do too much. You take on too many tasks, you don't delegate, and you're afraid to ever go on holiday because everything's going to fall apart without you.   But it doesn't have to be this way. Today we'll talk about some strategies to maintain a healthy work life balance, and I'll give you specific tips on how to...