Empire Builders with Nick James

“I’m in the process of re-launching and in doing so have had to niche down which is great - but how do I avoid alienating my previous clients (who no longer fall into the “ideal” client) who may still want to re-engage?” Nick is hosting a Q & A and shares great advice on a very specific question about niching. His answer is a great insight into how effective niching, point of specialising, can be...

In this show, we revisit one of the earlier episodes, designed to help you understand the value of tasks Nick explains his philosophy around the 3 levels of prioritisation for tasks in your business and in life. You will always be working towards achieving the right balance for tasks but this episode is a great way to understand the value of tasks and how to prioritise them to ensure you are not o...

Nick is talking with Frank Flegg about his predictions for what will happen in the coming months They discuss the ways the Government is beginning to claw back the huge debt accrued through the pandemic and how things are going to change dramatically In an economy that’s going to become more hostile, it’s about looking forward and being able to capitalise as things change because there are always...

In this in live depth and wide-ranging Q&A Nick answers a range of questions from the Expert Empires community He discusses how to launch a new project, rising to the challenge of being a successful public speaker through to the importance of niching as a short term marketing concept This is a great opportunity to hear the questions that the community have and  great in-depth answers from Nick who...

In this very special episode, Nick appears on the all-new 'Sweat Grit And Hustle' podcast, hosted by the amazing Tracy Cartland-Ward, where he talks about his story - from starting his own company to overcoming challenges and learning invaluable lessons along the way.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Nick’s background writing copy gave him a leg up when starting his business. This allowed him to target a niche aud...

Nick talks about how he was around entrepreneurs from a very early age and why it’s important to continue to be part of masterminds wherever you are on your journey He shares why it’s vital to be around people who inspire you and the importance of starting out in a niche and de-niching when you want to scale and grow He also discusses why live events are what he really loves and how it’s about cre...

Nick is with one of his favourite clients Michael Keenan, who has built a very successful marketing agency helping scalp micro-pigmentation businesses to scale up and grow In this episode, Michael discusses his journey, why it’s important to fail so that you have the skills you need and some of the challenges he has faced. He also shares great tried and tested strategies that have made the differe...

In this special revisited episode... Nick reflects on the day in 2015 when he had to start again from a point of absolute zero and the point he has now reached with over 4,000 people having attended his Expert Empire events. He shares his key lessons from the last 5 years and the importance of any business at any point of knowing how to increase cash flow. When you are a business owner it’s your e...

The amazing Neil Shoney who hosts ‘The Shoney Show’ podcast talks with Nick about how to master Facebook groups and achieve the engagement that generates the conversations that turn into conversions. He explains the best approach to providing value and effectively using groups and challenges to create immersive experiences that bring engagement and multiple opportunities to make a sale. This is an...

Dan Gregory host of ‘The Pandemic Podcast’ talks with Nick about why following the increasingly one-sided information about the pandemic he felt compelled to speak out and take action with his podcast talking a balanced critical view based on analysis of the data and the science. The pandemic has affected us all and Dan has grown a huge following in a very short time frame exploring the questions...

Nick discusses how to use email as a successful marketing tool and explains how even if you don’t think you have a database you probably do. It’s about finding a sweet spot with your audience and building a relationship through the content you share. When you offer the right content you can keep your subscribers and grow your engagement list. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even if you don’t think you have a databa...

As a part of the ‘Meet the Experts’ series, Nick’s right-hand man Adam Ashburn talks about how everyone has an existing audience and the way it can be effectively monetised through serving and selling. Ultimately it’s about connecting and building long term relationships where you serve first with great value and earn the right to ask the questions that may bring sales. Adam shares great insight i...

How, when and why you might want to switch up your business model from one-to-one model, to a one-to-many model needs to be carefully considered It’s a great way to increase your income, reach more people and extend your impact and Nick has great advice on when you should make the transition and explains how to go about it because it’s all about thinking big but starting small with clear intention...

Clate Mask CEO and Co-founder of Keap software talks to Nick about building Keap (previously Infusionsoft) and the creation of culture Clate’s unique ability is being able to co-create a vision and inspire others to achieve it whilst having genuine care for those involved. He discusses the underpinning and absolute need for a vision, purpose and values if you want to bring people together in a  co...

Nick explains why joint venturing is the number one way to build your database audience without spending much on advertising. It’s an approach that can bring a better quality of lead and raises your profile through association. Good joint ventures are about your mindset and the intention of adding value and Nick shares great advice on having a mindset focused on collaboration and a flexible approa...

Nick takes a look at the balance between sales and marketing and developing systems and processes He shares his own experiences and explains why it’s about the timing because any system needs to have clients going through it and so sales must be the initial focus but having a system of some sort is something that will benefit any business With great content that will help anyone in business get a...

Nick shares great content about building and growing your audience in response to questions about this from his community. Those who are successful are those who have invested time, energy and resources in building their audience and Nick has some great advice on how and where to get started so listen in and get focused on audience building and getting connected.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Those who have the...

In this episode, Nick talks to Tony Vee who provides great value and content on the   psychology of success. 96% of the population are living with irrational fear and struggling to move forward but Tony has great advice on how to change this by choosing to embrace courage and trust. Pivot your mindset, let go of certainty and embrace uncertainty to move forward and succeed   KEY TAKEAWAYS I have c...

THROWBACK- My #1 BIGGEST Piece of Marketing Advice   THROWBACK to episode 9! For those newer listeners who haven’t listened back to Nicks initialepisodes, we are revisiting a Podcast where Nick shares key marketing advice. Nick explainsexactly how anyone can do it with their own marketing and advertising. There will always be fads in marketing and advertising but there are foundational aspects tha...

Nick joins the host of the ‘Lovefly Fear of Flying’ podcast Paul Tizzard to talk about self-limiting beliefs and the restrictions we put on ourselves Fears can be found in all areas and Nick shares great advice on the importance of getting educated and understanding the fundamentals. Along with why learning to control your state can make the difference moving you to a point where you can ultimatel...

Lisa Nichols is the Founder of ‘Motivating the Masses’ and a world-renowned motivational speaker and this is an amazing opportunity to hear her speaking on the Expert Empires stage. She shares some great practical advice about why you need to be radical and non-negotiable if you want to make the changes that will move you to the next level and mean you can put into action your superpower. Ask your...

John Kenny, the relationship guy and author of ‘The People Program How to Overcome Your Blocks to Success’ talks with Nick about why the most important relationship you have is with yourself and how with awareness and self-reflection you can understand why you respond in the way you do Take the time to analyse the experiences you have and understand why you responded in a particular way because at...

Fabienne Fredrickson author of ‘The Leveraged Business’  has built a coaching and training business that has been at multiple seven figures consistently for thirteen years and in this episode talks to Nick about what it really takes. They discuss why you need to run your business on your terms and why having the belief that money is available to you and that you deserve it is the point when you ma...

In potentially the most impactful episode ever, personal coach Nikki Vee, talks to Nick about the dynamics of personality styles and the psychology that underpins how we interact and communicate with each other. The DiSC model describes the four main personality styles dominance, influence, steadiness and compliance and using this tool in business can be the key to moving to the next level. Unders...

Co-founder of Carrington West and host of the  ‘Mindset Musing’ podcast Simon Gardner joins Nick to discuss how he has built a multi eight-figure business. They agree that it’s about thinking big and starting small and Simon talks about how he has built his business and created a culture that is people-centric and ensures that people love to come to work. To access the right people Nick has honed...