Brendan McGurgan

ScaleX™ Insider Podcast

Business EN ↓ 300 episodes

My name is Brendan McGurgan and I am immersed in the world of scaleup businesses. In 2020, myself and business partner Claire Colvin co-founded Simple Scaling with the sole purpose of inspiring and enabling millions of ambitious leaders to scale with purpose. Over the past two years we have researched and examined our success and the success of those who have 'been there and done it' to create the 10 Principles of Scaling which is enshrined in our ScaleX™ Framework. As an extension of this we have created the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast. Every week I will be having fascinating conversations with a...

Author

Brendan McGurgan

Category

Business

Podcast website

simplescaling.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

[REPLAY - from the archive] Myriam Sidibe – How to drive impact through a purpose-driven performance culture 16.08.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Myriam Sidibe, businesswoman, speaker and author. We talked about a range of topics including, how to lock down business success with purpose, the truth about the importance of creating a social mission, why marketing is insanely powerful, the one business tip that will give you a better perspective, the beautiful power of profits, why busines...

Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 9 09.08.2023

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 9 and discuss why it is pointless trying to have control, why you need to handle the mundane tasks in life, why you need to know that the universe is working for you, how to create a culture of productivity and creativity, why you need to stop being indecisive, w...

Charles Conn – How to develop a strategic mindset in uncertain times and manage risk 02.08.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Charles Conn about his book 'The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times'. We talked about a range of topics including, why successful small businesses need to step into risk, why you need to be imperfect and step into risk, why we need to be thinking of future generations, how to use visual storytelling to evoke powerful emot...

Jamie Waller – How to sell your business and increase its value 26.07.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamie Waller about his book 'Unsexy Business'. We talked about a range of topics including, how to sell your business and increase its value, the #1 tip for business owners looking to sell, how to sell and maximise business value, the number one reason why I love selling businesses, the best advice everyone should have in mind, the mistakes bu...

Dr. Shameen Prashantham – How to develop successful business partnerships 19.07.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shameen Prashantham about his book 'Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups'. We talked about a range of topics including, why SMEs need a long term view for successful partnerships, the three mindsets you need to partner with large businesses, what defines a successful entrepreneurial...

Jonathan Jay - How to Buy a Business Without Risking Your Own Capital 12.07.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jonathan Jay about his book, "Business Buying Strategies: How to Buy a Business Without Risking Your Own Capital." We covered a wide range of topics such as creating a high business exit strategy, managing emotions when acquiring a business, overcoming pitfalls of buying a business, supercharging business values through acquisition, understand...

David Allen – How To Get Things Done For Stress Free Productivity 05.07.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with David Allen about his book 'Getting Things Done: The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity'. We talked about a range of topics including, why scaling your business will make you a true leader, three powerful tips for success in business and life, why creating lists can change your life for the better, how to master mundane tasks and free up your tim...

Maura Thomas - How to attract the best talent and energise your team 28.06.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Maura Thomas about how to attract the best talent, energize your team, and be the leader in your market. We talked about a range of topics including the one simple phrase every business leaders needs to know to be less distracted, how leaders can energise their team and reduce stress, how to attract the best people, how to improve the communic...

Jamie Smart - Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results 21.06.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamie Smart about clarity and having a clear mind, better performance, and bigger results. We talked about a range of topics including the one fear you need to know about that holds business owners back, how to achieve clarity and a clear mind to boost your growth mindset, how to scale your business with insight and clarity, the three indicato...

Dr. Srikumar Rao - The secrets behind unstoppable success in business and life 14.06.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Srikumar Rao about  the secrets behind unstoppable success in business and life . We talked about a range of topics including how to manage mental chatter for more clarity, why you need to know that having control is only an illusion, how to live a joyous life, how to achieve joy through living in the present, why the universe gives you in...

Dr. Margie Warrell - How to be braver in your work, leadership and life 07.06.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Margie Warrell about how to be braver in your work, leadership and life and stop playing safe. We talked about a range of topics including how  find your 'Why' to do more of what ignites your passion (and less of what doesn't!), how to build courage and take action for success, how to deal with uncertainty and make the right decision, how to o...

Susie Ma - How to Scale a Business: The Tropic Skincare Success Story 31.05.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Susie Ma about how she scaled the Tropic Skincare brand to a nine-figure business from scratch. We talked about a number of topics including; what Susie Ma Learned from Lord Alan Sugar, why you need to keep hustling when scaling, the one thing you need to know as you scale your business, how to stay upbeat and motivated as your business grows,...

[REPLAY - from the archive] Sharon Lechter – The secret to scaling and exiting your business successfully 24.05.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Sharon Lechter about the secret to scaling and exiting your business successfully. We talked about a range of topics including how to manage your fears and your energy, the 6ps to scaling and exiting profitably, the importance of investing time as opposed to spending time, Sharon's personal success equation, why you need to know your purpose t...

[REPLAY - from the archive] Norman Crowley – How to transform your mindset and make a global impact 17.05.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Norman about how to transform your mindset and make a global impact. We also covered, why inner work on your mindset as a leader is absolutely critical, why your proposition should focus on helping your customers with their bottom line, how to create a structure to support your team and develop their tactical mental and spiritual capabilities,...

Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 8 10.05.2023

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 8 and discuss how to make meaningful connections and win in business, how to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade, how to build well-being, strategic and innovation mindsets, how to push beyond your limits and unlock success, how to master your...

Joe Polish - How to make meaningful connections and win in business and life 03.05.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Joe Polish about how to make meaningful connections and win in business and life. We talked about a range of topics including making deeper, what it takes to grow a $100m business, how to connect and help people who are hurting, how to turn personal struggles into business success, Joe's personal story of addiction, how to create a balanced pe...

Mark Leruste: Storytelling - How to tell your story in a way that will inspire and persuade 26.04.2023

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Mark Leruste where we discussed how to tell your personal story in a way that will inspire and persuade. We covered a range of topics including, where you need to start for all great storytelling, the starting point for all great storytelling, courageous vulnerability is the cornerstone of great storytelling, how to bring more joy and fulfilment...

Jean Gomes: How to build wellbeing, strategic and innovation mindsets for the future 19.04.2023

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Jean Gomes about how to build wellbeing, strategic and innovation mindsets for the future. We covered a range of topics including,  how to improve your connection to the world for greater wellbeing, what you need to know about mindset, how to embrace uncertainty and innovation and scale as an entrepreneur, why your negative emotions will make you...

Robert Glazer: How to Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success 12.04.2023

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Robert Glazer, where we discussed how to elevate and push beyond your limits to unlock success. We covered a range of topics, including how to create a progression plan for your high performers, mastering mental capacity and physical fitness for success, why vulnerability can be a powerful emotion in business, how to develop and build spiritual c...

Lee Benson - Master Your Most Important metrics for soaring business success 05.04.2023

In today's conversation with Lee Benson, we talk about how to master your most important metrics for soaring business success, why success in business needs you to focus on the most important numbers, the most important metrics HR, finance and marketing, how key metrics galvanise your team in a successful business, why you need to connect culture to financial results and the proven method for sett...

Kevin McCarthy - Unlocking the secrets to an on-purpose business and life 29.03.2023

https://simplescaling.com/podcast In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Kevin McCarthy about unlocking the secrets to a purpose-driven life and business. We covered a range of topics including, how to understand what your life and business purpose is, the warning signs that you are straying from your life purpose, the one thing you need to know to lead your business to success, why p...

Kim Scott - How to be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity 22.03.2023

In this episode, I had a terrific conversation with Kim Scott about how to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity. We covered a range of topics including, why we struggle to challenge and give honest feedback , how to break free as a boss from ruinous empathy and avoid obnoxious aggression in your business, how to recognise that your culture is becoming obnoxiously aggressive and losing i...

Allan Dib – The 1-page marketing plan - get new customers, make more money and stand out from the crowd 15.03.2023

In today's conversation with Allan Dib we talk about how to create a 1-page marketing plan to get new customers and make more money, t he ultimate definition of marketing that you need to know , h ow to get more from less in marketing and business , w hy you need to be hyper-focused on your target audience to be successful marketing , h ow to cut through a noisy marketplace and be heard , p rospec...

Whitney Johnson – How to grow your people to grow your company for smart growth 08.03.2023

In today's conversation with Whitney Johnson we talk about how to grow your people to grow your company for smart growth, why you need to disrupt yourself to propel forward, how to emotionally regulate as a business leader to grow your company and people, how to harness the power of dopamine to achieve business success, the six stages of growth of business leaders, how to know you are on the right...

Mark Divine – How to create an unbeatable mind 01.03.2023

In today's conversation with Mark Divine we talk about how to create an unbeatable mind, creating a mindset for growth, the magic of visualisation in achieving your life's purpose, how to master visualisation to achieve your dreams, how to achieve your highest level of purpose, why your life and business purpose needs radical alignment, how to find your purpose through the gift of silence, how to...

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