Brendan McGurgan
ScaleX™ Insider Podcast
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...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Brian Keane - The health industry's billion-dollar lie exposed 31.07.2024 1:20:45
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I had an enlightening conversation with Brian Keane, a renowned figure in the Irish health and fitness industry. Brian shared why intuitive fitness is the next big trend and how plant medicines profoundly changed his life. He also discussed how leveraging social media helped scale his fitness business, emphasising the importance of living in the now and how th...
Simon Alexander Ong: Why You're Wasting Your Life (And How to Stop) 24.07.2024 1:07:06
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I had an enlightening conversation with Simon Alexander Ong, a life coach, author, and speaker known for his work in personal development. Simon, the author of Energise, discusses why you're wasting your life (and how to stop), the impact of daily routines on shaping our future, and the importance of a mindset shift for success. We explored how changing your r...
Mollie Eastman - Ignoring Sleep is Ruining Your Life and Business 17.07.2024 1:10:00
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I had an enlightening conversation with Mollie Eastman, a renowned sleep specialist. Mollie began by discussing how ignoring your sleep is ruining your life and business, how mastering your sleep leads to mastering your life. She talks about strategies to improve sleep quality without disrupting daily routines and how timing meals and exercise impacts sleep. M...
Chip Conley - Midlife crisis is bullsh*t: Reinvent yourself or die trying 10.07.2024 1:09:11
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're honoured to welcome Chip Conley, a trailblazing hospitality entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business rebel. In this episode, Chip explains why a midlife crisis is bullsh*t and explores how defining limits define success in business. He shares strategies on thriving after retirement, emphasises the importance of letting go and moving forward, and of...
Lauren Hodges - Less stress more calm, make your stress personality your superpower 03.07.2024 1:08:02
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we welcome Lauren Hodges, a seasoned performance consultant, speaker, and co-author of "Less Stress More Calm – Discover your unique stress personality and make it your superpower." Join us as Lauren delves into discovering your unique stress personality and harnessing it as a superpower. She blends this insightful topic seamlessly with discussions on boosting...
Jeff Riseley - Stress Less, Sell More 26.06.2024 1:03:42
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, I spoke with Jeff Riseley, founder of the Sales Health Alliance, where we explored a wide array of topics crucial to the well-being and success of sales professionals. Jeff started by discussing the key to selling more by stressing less, advocating for strategies that enhance productivity without compromising mental health. He shared his inspiring journey from...
Dr Gemma Newman - Beyond the prescription: A doctor's secret to impacting millions 19.06.2024 1:10:57
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we welcome Dr. Gemma Newman, a leading force in health and happiness who has dedicated over 20 years to the medical field! Join us as Dr. Gemma unveils the secrets to a thriving plant-based life, the science behind a 10-minute happiness boost. Dr. Gemma explores the power of plant-based living for optimal health, explains the GLOVES framework for holistic well...
Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 12 12.06.2024 51:41
In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 12 and discuss how leading with giving has transformed our approach to business through the power of servant leadership. We explore strategies for scaling up and moving beyond startup energy, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning to a scalable enterprise....
Scaling stories: Inside the rise of Bread 41 with Eoin Cluskey 05.06.2024 1:04:28
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we uncover the inspiring journey of Eoin Cluskey, Managing Director of Bread 41, a renowned artisan bakery in Dublin. Eoin's journey with Bread 41 and the ScaleX Accelerator reveals a story of determination and innovation. We explore how partnering for success has been crucial in the Bread 41 journey, and how Eoin transitioned from a carpenter to a culinary m...
David Cohen - Scale fast: Forget what you know, this is how it's done 29.05.2024 1:08:16
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we dive into an insightful conversation with David Cohen, a distinguished leader in the startup ecosystem. In this episode, we discussed how to scale fast and why you should forget what you know because this is how it's done, what really makes a startup succeed, unlocking success by celebrating failure and understanding the startup formula for success. We also...
Scott deMoulin - 10.5x your business with conscious leadership 22.05.2024 1:07:08
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider we dive into an insightful conversation with Scott deMoulin, a leader in the field of business development and personal achievement. Throughout our conversation, Scott explores various topics crucial for personal and professional growth. We begin by delving into overcoming fear and resistance, followed by unlocking success by engaging your audience, crushing yo...
Christina Wodtke: Why most CEOs fail and only a few crush their goals 15.05.2024 51:28
In today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we dive into an insightful conversation with Christina Wodtke, a distinguished thought leader in Silicon Valley. In this episode we discuss how to avoid these leadership mistakes, mastering growth with intent and purpose, balancing vision and execution in leadership, reviving the importance of managers, harnessing the impact of accountability at work, unlockin...
Jean Oelwang - Build Powerful Partnerships and Transform the World 08.05.2024 1:08:17
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Jean Oelwang, the President and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, co-founder of Plus Wonder, and author of the transformative book "Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections that Make Great Things Happen." Jean shares invaluable insights into the power of partnership and how it holds the key to transformative professional and perso...
Richard Weylman - 100 ways to get and keep customers for life 01.05.2024 1:09:14
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Richard Weylman, Hall Of Fame Keynote Speaker, and International Best Selling Author. Richard shares invaluable insights on how to acquire and keep clients for life, a topic that lies at the heart of sustainable business growth. We explore various strategies, including understanding client needs, giving cus...
Russ Laraway - When They Win, You Win - Being a Great Manager is Simpler Than You Think 24.04.2024 1:13:06
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Russ Laraway, Operating Partner at Goodwater Capital, at Goodwater Capital, former leader at tech giants Google, Twitter, and Qualtrics, Radical Candor co-founder and former US Marine Corps company. In today's conversation Russ and I discuss, his book 'When They Win, You Win - Being a Great Manager is Simpl...
Bob Burg - Why giving more can mean more profits 17.04.2024 48:59
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with our guest, Bob Burg. In today's show Bob shares invaluable insights on why giving more can mean more profits. unlock the power of giving and receiving in business, boost your business success by generously giving, tap into the power of authenticity in business, unlocking the five key elements of business value, un...
Alexandra Watkins - Is your brand name sabotaging your business? 10.04.2024 1:06:32
In this episode, I had a captivating conversation with Alexandra Watkins, Brand Name Expert and the Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words. Alexandra's breakthrough creativity book, "Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick," serves as the brand name Bible and was acclaimed as a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine. We delved into a wide array of topics, including the c...
Sean Swarner - Fighting for your life to achieve the impossible, from beating Stage 4 Cancer to scaling Everest 03.04.2024 1:08:31
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, we embark on an inspiring journey with Sean Swarner, a remarkable example of resilience. As a two-time survivor of stage 4 cancer, Sean shares insights into his battle with cancer, alongside his triumphs in conquering monumental challenges like scaling Mount Everest. Throughout this insightful conversation, Sean, a seasoned mountaineer and motivationa...
Jason Lippert: Why you need to prioritise culture for business growth. 27.03.2024 1:12:05
In this episode of the ScaleX Insider podcast, Jason Lippert, President and CEO of LCII Industries, shares his insights on why you need to prioritise culture for business growth. Throughout the conversation with Jason Lippert, a wide range of topics were covered that can make or break your business journey. From the importance of choosing the right values for your business to navigating the traps...
Miranda Lievers: Thinkific - How to build a Billion Dollar Unicorn 20.03.2024 1:10:19
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Miranda Lievers, Co-Founder of Thinkific . We talked about a range of topics including, what you know about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Miranda's autism journey, three tips for business success, why you need to enjoy the journey in business, why you need to be cautious about innovation, Miranda's journey from lemonade stand to b...
[REPLAY - from the archive] Dr. Geoff Smart: How to hire the best talent and build high-performance teams 13.03.2024 1:27:43
In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Geoff Smart, Chairman and Founder of ghSMART about how to hire the best talent and build high-performance teams. In today's conversation we talk about the four behaviours of successful CEOs, controversial compensation strategies, hiring mistakes you need to avoid and the one thing you need to do to scale your business. We also cover, the secrets of high performi...
Best of Belfast: Brendan McGurgan on Scaling, Personal Transformation & Keeping Score of the Things That Matter 06.03.2024 1:08:57
In this special episode, I had the unique opportunity to switch roles from being the host to becoming the guest on the "Best of Belfast" podcast, wonderfully hosted by Matthew Thompson. We discussed the nuances of Scaling, the journey of Personal Transformation, and the importance of Keeping Score of the Things That Matter. We also talked about why you are the reason that your business isn't scal...
Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 11 28.02.2024 53:32
In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 11 and discuss what you need to do to increase luck, how to do to change negative thinking, how to create compensation strategies that work, why you need due diligence when engaging private equity, what you need to do to overcome self-limiting beliefs, what you n...
James Watt: How to Break All the Rules the BrewDog Way 21.02.2024 1:17:55
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with James Watt, Co-Founder & CEO of Brewdog. We talked about a range of topics including, how to prioritise your most valuable asset…your time, how to hire people who have passion, ambition, tenacity and attitude. Why you need to be a self styled punk in business, what you need to do to overcome challenges in business, why you need to be revolutio...
Elliot Roe: How to unlock your potential and become the best you 14.02.2024 1:12:23
In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Elliot Roe, a leading expert in Mindset Optimization for High Performers and the go-to mindset coach for poker champions. In this conversation we discuss why you need feeling to make your visualisation of success, what you need to do to visualise successfully, why you need to prioritise self-care, what you need to do for a high-performing m...
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