Empire Builders with Nick James

In this episode I'm joined by Manny and Gurj from Noir Property Group — guys I've been working with for the past few months, who've been smashing it both in their property business and their newly-launched coaching business. We talk about why "flipping" is their number one strategy for building wealth — and why leaving cash sitting in the bank is actually costing you money every single day, not ke...

In this episode, I'm joined by Asha Berzon from MindAbility — an expert in a tool I've personally been using since I was a kid, and one that's been a massive factor in how I've built and managed my team. We're talking about DISC — the behavioural profiling framework that helps you understand your own natural strengths and blind spots, and just as importantly, how to "speak the language" of the peo...

In this episode, I'm joined by someone who's been in my world for a very long time — the one and only Fiona Harrold, widely known as the UK's queen of PR. Fiona's been featured in (and getting her clients featured in) major publications since the late 1980s. She knows exactly what journalists want, how to pitch them, and how to turn a well-placed media feature into a steady stream of high-quality...

In this episode, I'm joined by Mark Whittle — a coach who's worked with CEOs, celebrities, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs at the very top of their game. Mark was introduced to me recently by a mutual friend, and within minutes of chatting I knew I had to get him on the podcast. What he shared completely shifted how I think about the "inner game" of business. We dig into why most of us ar...

In this episode I'm joined by Ravi Rajani — a speaker who I can honestly say is up there with the best I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. Ravi was introduced to me by Dani Wallace, and after watching him present to my mastermind, I knew I had to get him on the podcast. What he shared completely changed how I think about crafting and delivering a talk. We get into Ravi's "Three C's of Trust" fram...

In this revealing conversation with Carol Driver, Nick James explores how business owners can get consistent coverage in the national press every single month - and why it's more important now than ever before. Carol, a journalist with nearly 30 years of experience in national media who's now a PR expert, shares the insider secrets that most business owners get completely wrong. From the mistakes...

The one thing impacting millions of UK business owners right now — and most of us don't even know it's happening. In this episode, Nick sits down with Claire Bartlett — The Simplified CEO — for a conversation that surprised even him. Claire specialises in supporting perimenopausal entrepreneurs to simplify their businesses and create a more sustainable, spacious way of working. And the numbers beh...

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Seb Brantigan — Co-Founder of DBSS Digital and marketing automation expert managing over 12 million emails a year for his clients — to have the honest conversation about AI that most 'gurus' are too afraid to have. Seb reveals why AI calling is still falling short (and the WhatsApp automation strategy that's working right now instead), how his team built...

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Laura Burton - aka "The Brutal Blonde" - to uncover exactly how she generated £149,000 in her first year on LinkedIn with less than 4,000 followers and without posting daily. Laura reveals why chasing likes and comments is actually preventing you from making sales, the exact posting formula that consistently fills her pipeline (3 content posts + 1 sales p...

In this raw and revealing conversation with Eddie Abbew, Nick James uncovers the controversial strategies behind building 7.5 million followers across social media. Eddie shares his unconventional approach to personal branding - deliberately polarising his audience, creating debate, and why trying to get everyone to like you is killing your growth. From eating raw meat on camera to screaming in su...

In this conversation with Matt Harmsworth, Nick James explores the AI revolution that's already transforming businesses - and why most business owners are getting it completely wrong. Matt, a former Hollywood film drone pilot turned AI consultant, recently blew away Nick's Top Level Mastermind with his presentation. In this episode, he reveals the uncomfortable truth: most business owners are thro...

Online business strategist Matt Hall reveals why AI has made personal brand absolutely essential, the truth about why most memberships fail, and how to build recurring revenue that doesn't feel like a hamster wheel. Plus: The "Spotlight Strategy" for getting visible in the right places and why health is your ultimate business leverage. VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.expertempires2026.com/jan-2...

In this episode of Empire Builders, I sit down with Dennis Richards - a psychotherapist, coach, and retreat leader who specialises in helping business owners identify and transform the limiting beliefs that are holding them back. Dennis has run over 30 retreats in the last 10 years and works with experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs to uncover the deep-rooted wounds that prevent them from charging...

In this inspiring episode of Expert Empires, Nick James sits down with Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and headline speaker for Expert Empires 2025. Vishen shares the surprising story of how Mindvalley began as a side project selling meditation CDs and grew into a global personal development platform. Learn how a Jim Carrey-inspired vision exercise in 1995 set Vishen on a path to deliver "a...

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with WhatsApp marketing specialist Paul Green to reveal the strategies that are transforming how experts connect with prospects. Discover why WhatsApp has become the essential communication tool for coaches, consultants and course creators who want faster response rates and higher conversions. Paul shares his remarkable journey from commerci...

In this special episode of Empire Builders, the tables are turned as Nick James shares his in-depth interview with Peter Daly-Dickson from the "Not A Straight Line" podcast. Listen in as Peter skillfully guides Nick through the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, drawing out candid stories and valuable insights rarely shared elsewhere. From Nick's early influences at Tony Robbins events...

In this no-holds-barred conversation with Paul Mort, Nick James dives deep into how Paul built his 7-figure coaching business serving 350+ clients while maintaining his sanity. Paul reveals his unconventional approach to scaling through group coaching, how he's developed systems to track client engagement using AI, and why sobriety has been his secret weapon for peak performance. From publishing b...

In this candid conversation at Expert Empires, broadcasting legend Fearne Cotton reveals how personal struggles led her to build the Happy Place empire, which now attracts 7,000+ people to its festivals. She shares intimate insights about transitioning from traditional media to entrepreneurship, building a successful business partnership with her management company, and creating authentic content...

In this compelling episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with Steven Bartlett, creator of the massively successful Diary of a CEO podcast. From growing up as the only black kid in a poor family in Devon to building multiple successful ventures, Bartlett shares his fascinating journey and insights. He reveals how his podcast grew from 120 downloads to 10 million monthly listeners through...

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Kevin Whelan, founder of Wealth Builders and host of the Wealth Talk podcast, to unpack the complete framework for building lasting wealth. With over 30 years of experience, Kevin reveals the seven fundamental pillars of wealth building, including four often-overlooked ways to create recurring income within your existing business. Learn why 95% of people...

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Tyler Garns, former VP of Marketing at Infusionsoft (now Keap) and successful agency founder. Tyler breaks down the four fundamental levers any business can pull to double their revenue, shares his journey from employee to multi-million dollar agency owner, and explains why business growth is simpler than most people think. Plus, learn why automation is c...

In this no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything session, Nick James opens up about the reality of building a 7-figure expert empire - from setbacks to breakthrough success. Going beyond the usual business talk, Nick shares raw insights about losing everything in 2015 and rebuilding from scratch, the delicate balance of friendship and leadership in business, and why separating your identity from your busin...

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James delivers a compelling keynote from Expert Empires, revealing the five unconscious decisions that shape your business and how to leverage them for success. Nick draws from his experience in building multiple seven-figure businesses to provide actionable insights on transforming your entrepreneurial mindset and decision-making process. Discover Nick's e...

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James delivers a powerful talk from the Sales & Closing Super Conference, revealing the hidden reasons why businesses lose sales and how to overcome them. Nick draws from his extensive experience in building multiple seven-figure businesses to provide actionable insights on improving your sales process. Discover Nick's expert strategies for sales success, i...

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with Kevin Whelan from the WealthTalk podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey and insights on building a world-class business. Nick, the founder of Expert Empires, takes us from his early exposure to personal development at Tony Robbins seminars to the creation and evolution of his own successful enterprise. Discover how Nick navigated...