Leadership Revealed

In this episode, John talks about the art of negotiating and how to act under pressure. John provides his top 10 tips on negotiating from a position of strength and how you can implement these techniques into your strategy. Do you have a structure for negotiating? What tips do you have for negotiation? Listen to this episode for useful advice on how to work on your negotiation skills.   KEY TAKEAW...

In this episode, John talks about why it is important to consider recruiting early when building your business. In the early stages of growing his own business, John initially did all of the work himself and soon found that this inhibited growth. John provides a personal short story on the potential lost opportunity cost of working hard in your business and not trying to systemise yourself out of...

In this episode, John talks about the differences between a CEO and a boss and why you should be aiming to be the CEO. If you are truly focussed on taking your business to the next level, it is important to understand the differences and what this can mean for your company. CEOs are inspirational and motivational figures. To be a CEO, you need to be strategic and have the right mindset. You also n...

In this episode, John talks about why, for him, reading has played a vital part in building his business and what benefits this has given him and can give you. Reading can be a very enjoyable and relaxing experience and it also allows you to expand your mind and creativity. Can you make time to read? Do you prefer reading a physical copy of a book or listening to the audio version? Listen to this...

In this episode, John Paul talks about why people get offended and how not to fall into the traps of becoming offended. With five simple tips on how to avoid this, John provides great insight on this subject and how thinking positively can lead to leaving this negative feeling in the past. Why can’t people deal with things with positivity? Why do we have to have those negative days? Does being off...

In this episode, John Paul discusses whether you, as the business owner should train your staff yourself, or whether you should employ others to coach and develop them for you. Have you got the time, can you afford to, who should you delegate to? All these questions and more, John goes into great detail. Listen to this podcast to discover the price you would pay if your staff are not properly trai...

In this episode, John Paul talks through his 10 differences between a good and bad manager, discussing the effects that a bad manager can have on your business and team morale.  By knowing the difference between the two types of manager, you can improve the way in which your business is managed; increase staff retention, improve staff accountability, and make your life easier as a business owner....

In this episode, John Paul gives his guide to the types of meetings which he finds most valuable anyhow he runs his business to great effect. John gives the lowdown on morning huddles, weekly meetings and SMT (senior Management Team) monthly meets as well as discovering tips for nipping any time-wasters in the bud!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Meetings ensure that you and your staff will refocus, with the incr...

In this episode, John Paul looks at the benefits of having a Business Partner. John speaks of overcoming the main reasons people may have for not wanting a partner, by looking at the positive aspects.  Hear about Johns experience with previous Business Partners (the good bad and ugly) and way the his business runs today with his new partners.   KEY TAKEAWAYS What is your vision?  What do you want...

In this episode John Paul talks about when it is time to let go of your non-performing staff.   In all of my years of coaching and mentoring, I have never known of an occasion where a member of staff has been let go of too soon, but many occasions where a non performer has been kept hold of for too long. This episode will discuss the 4 main reasons for keeping hold of a bad staff member, and how t...

John Paul is talking about branding – the topic that regularly divides opinion. Should all promotion be around an individual or should it be the profile of the organisation that dominates? John explores the negatives and positives for both personal and corporate branding and shares how his organisation is moving forward and why the choices they have made work. This episode will help any business o...

In this fascinating episode, John is with his Managing Director Adele Crocker. They discuss Adele’s journey from her promotion to branch manager when John bought the estate agency she was working for through to her current role as MD. John saw something in Adele early on and she has grown into and been hugely successful in the roles she has undertaken at the Castledene Sales & Lettings culminating...

‘Dealing with setbacks is a part of business’  As John Paul works towards his new Agency Roadmap membership site, for letting agents and estate agents going live he reflects on the reality of setbacks in different forms being part of business, whatever your industry.  The bigger you become the more you are going to mess up but the real key to any situation or set back is having a plan about what y...

Business people usually have to do extra hours and do things that non business owners don’t have to do so it can be hard to get your friends and family to support you. So in this episode John explains 5 things you can do to get your family and friends on board and support your business rather than create resistance.   KEY TAKEAWAYS You have to accept it’s not always going to work. People aren’t al...

In this episode John is discussing the importance of not working too hard, this can seem counter-intuitive but when you are working hard and trying to grow a business you must take the time out to recharge so that you are able to continue on successfully towards the goals you have set. As someone with extensive experience as a business owner, John knows what it’s like to do it the wrong way as wel...

 ‘Success is predictable because people who have kept things simple and done the basics will repeat their systems and methods.’ In this episode of Leadership revealed John provides and explains reason why doing the small, basic things consistently can have a positive effect on your business. He also gives tips on how important staying on track is and how planning can help you do this.   KEY TAKEAW...

 ‘In our industry, we see the glitz and the glamour the good things we don’t see the dark side the mental anguish people might go through’  Dave is very candid and open about his journey and is talking to John about it - from the start of his business through its very rapid growth and  on to year 4 when it went into administration.  After the company went bust Dave become very depressed and in thi...

‘Where do you find the time?’   John gets asked often how he manages to fit in all of the work he does alongside his personal life. His answer to this is that he uses his time efficiently by working intensely within time windows. In this episode, John gives helpful tips that he uses himself to manage his time well.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Set SMART objectives and be strict with them. These need to be sp...

‘Do you buy a franchise or start up on your own?’   This is a great podcast to help you decide whether you should be looking at a franchise or starting up on your own.  John takes us through a comprehensive list of the pros and cons for each option and looks at the reasons and types of people who take on franchises and those who start up on their own. Listen in, hear the pros and cons and then dec...

‘Don’t  live somebody else’s life and stop comparing yourself to others’ It’s easy to compare yourself with someone else - it’s something we have all done. In this episode John shares why it’s important to take a holistic view and focus on yourself to get where you need to be and achieve the success you want. Listen in, expand your view and see the bigger picture.   KEY TAKEAWAYS You shouldn’t com...

Anyone who’s been in business for some time will have felt the drowning effects of overwhelm. Incrementally, the small things pile up, until they’ve become a mountain that stands between us and our goals. It’s easy to slip down the cracks at these points, but as John discusses this week, there is a way out, and it’s simpler than you think. KEY TAKEAWAYS Overwhelm is when things get so much, that w...

In this episode John gives top tips on how to improve the recruitment sector of your business. This includes the importance of always recruiting and making sure you keep good relations with possible candidates for future positions.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  One of the hardest things when running a business is recruiting new staff. When we look through CV’s we look for people whose values like up with our...

Has your business ever been publicly called out on social media by an agitated customer? In this episode, John explains how to control our primal instinct of retaliating back and adding to fire, but instead using these professional tactics to resolve the situation. Handling negative feedback in the correct manner can potentially gain new clients and reinforce the trust back into your existing clie...

‘Are you in business for the long haul or are you in it for a quick fix?’ John explains the importance of having longevity within your business in order to see results and be successful. He also discusses tips for being successful in the long run and the advantages of doing so.   KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of people are surprised by the amount of time it takes to become successful. This is usually becaus...

In this episode of Leadership Revealed John explains what Askholes are, how to know whether you are one and how to deal with them. John also touches on how you can give the best advice and avoid wasting your time on people who don’t deserve it. Listen in to find out more!     KEY TAKEAWAYS  An Askhole is someone who will repeatedly ask for your opinion/experience and yet won’t follow your advice. ...