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...

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Brendan McGurgan

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Business

Podcast website

simplescaling.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Eric Jorgenson: How you can achieve wealth and happiness in your life 07.02.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Eric Jorgenson, the CEO of Scribe Media, investor, General Partner at Rolling Fun, and host of the successful podcast, Smart Friends . We discussed a range of topics including, how you can achieve wealth and happiness in your life, what it's like to be a newbie CEO, why you need to always work towards the moral good, the one thing you need to...

Jon Rhodes - The Scientifically Proven Method for Achieving Your Goals 31.01.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jon Rhodes,  Co-founder of Imagery Coaching, Psychology Consultant in Sports Performance and Lecturer & Supervisor, Uni of Plymouth . We talked about a range of topics including, what you need to know about self-limiting beliefs, three things you need to know from the psychology expert, the six ways to imagine your future, the seven senses you...

Nancy Duarte - The secrets you need to know for effective communication 24.01.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Nancy Duarte, Principal at Duarte, Inc . We talked about a range of topics including, how to get your people emotionally engaged in your vision, how I broke free from narcissistic influence for success, what you need to do to enhance your presentation skills, how to boost your motivation as an entrepreneur, how to turn your dream into a vision...

Morné Smit: What you need to create a high-performance sales culture for growth 17.01.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Morné Smit, Speaker, Champion of Sales Excellence, Founder at Emerse and Certified Leverage Sales Coach . We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to test your sales techniques, the secrets behind successful sales process, what you need to have in your sales playbook, what you need to look for in a salesperson, where you need...

Peter Cowley: The new rules for start-ups, scale-ups and angel investing 10.01.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Peter Cowley, a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and inspiring speaker . We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to stop sweating the small stuff, what investors need in a successful CEO, why entrepreneurs need to understand finance to be successful, what this expert looks for when investing in business, the warning signs w...

Adam Coffey: How to master business growth and private equity 03.01.2024

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Adam Coffey, CEO, Board Member, CEO Coach, #1 Best Selling Author (x3), Global Educator, Top 1% Speaker & US Army Veteran . We talked about a range of topics including, the top three rules you need to know for success in business, the different types of private equity firms you need to know, why you need to know the 30, 20, 10 rule, things you...

Evan Ryan: Electrify growth without increasing payroll with AI as your teammate 27.12.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Evan Ryan, Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including, What you need to know about AI and lead generation, the tool you need to use today to automate tasks, what you need to know about marketing and AI, where your AI journey need to start to free up employees, w...

Daniel Priestley - How to get people lining up to do business with you 20.12.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Daniel Priestley, Founder of Dent Global & ScoreApp, author of 6x business books and founder of multiple 7 & 8 figure ventures. We talked about a range of topics including, how to get people lining up to do business with you, the 7 Step lead generation process for business growth, 4 tips to build successful marketing campaign, what you need to...

[REPLAY - from the archive] Cynthia Dearin - Why you need to take your company global 13.12.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Cynthia Dearin, international business strategist. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to build personal relationships need to do first balanced mindset why you need to explore spam beyond your backyard what you need to do before you expand globally how to build a global team of excellence the blueprint you need to know f...

[REPLAY - from the archive] Jamil Qureshi - Why you need to make success a choice 06.12.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jamil Qureshi, TEDx Speaker, Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Author. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that success is a choice, the one thing you shouldn't be motivated by, why you don't need experts to solve your challenges, the questions you need to ask to challenge your belief system, why you need to know t...

Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin - Recapping on our favourite moments from Season 10 29.11.2023

In today's episode I'm delighted to re-introduce my business partner Claire Colvin. Claire and I recap our favourite moments from Season 10 and discuss why you need to manage your expectations to find happiness, the one reason employees would jeopardise a salary increase, why you need to show gratitude for the people in your life, why only human leadership will win the hearts and minds of people,...

Steven Bartlett reveals secrets to success, happiness, and impactful leadership 22.11.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one of Europe's biggest podcasts, 'The Diary of a CEO'. We had a fascinating conversation about a range of topics including,  how Sir Alex Ferguson led a successful culture and football team, how to lead a much happier life, 3 tips for marketing to give value...

Philip McKernan – How to Uncover Your Soul's Work 15.11.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Philip McKernan, Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker. We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to be ready for providing self-reflection, Phillip's obsession with the truth that people carry every day, the gifts that make you unique, why you need the greatest courage to question your own life, why the most powerful story...

Bob Chapman – Why businesses need to make everyone matter to be successful 08.11.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Bob Chapman,  CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc . We talked about a range of topics including, why you need to know that in business everybody matters, how to boost trust and loyalty from employees, what you need to look for when acquiring businesses, why you should never rely on this business model to be successful, the one t...

Alex Osterwalder - How to create products and services customers want (Part 2) 01.11.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success...

Alex Osterwalder – How to create products and services customers want (Part 1) 25.10.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Alex Osterwalder Founder & CEO Strategyzer, Visiting Professor IMD. We talked about a range of topics including; How to do innovation the right way How to avoid dying as an efficient business The biggest mistakes you make in entrepreneurship and innovation What is a value proposition and why you need one Why you need to define your own success...

Jeff Dewing – From Bankrupt To Multi-Millionaire: My Journey To Happiness 18.10.2023

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Jeff Dewing, a revolutionary tech innovator, No.1 best-selling business author of the book 'Doing the Opposite', and founder of Cloudfm & Mindsett. We talked about a range of topics including, how to boost your cash flow in your business now and overcome failure in your life, how to get people to perform, how to unlocking moon shot thinking. W...

Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business 11.10.2023

Mac Lackey - The most successful way to sell your business In today's episode I chat with Mac Lackey, an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need to see your business through a buyers eyes, why you need to sell your business on value and never on financial multiples, how to create an irresistible story with selling y...

Stuart McLachlan: The adventure of sustainable performance and leadership in the new era 04.10.2023

In today's episode I chat with Stuart McLachlan, Chief Executive at Anthesis Group Ltd a global sustainability specialist operating in the UK, EMEA, N&S America and Asia . In our conversation we discuss , Why business leaders need to focus on family when scaling., how to become a more sustainable business, how to pick the best consultant for your business, how to translate values and businesses sp...

Raj Sisodia: The truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership (Part 2) 27.09.2023

In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear se...

Raj Sisodia: The truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership (Part 1) 20.09.2023

In this episode of ScaleX ™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan welcomes Raj Sisodia. They discuss the truth about healing for personal growth and effective leadership and distinguish between healthy growth and compulsive growth. Raj shares examples of healing companies that have achieved remarkable outcomes with minimal marketing spending, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder orientation and a clear s...

Vincent Stanley: Why you need to create a sustainable business...Patagonia's Story 13.09.2023

In today's episode I chat with Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why people are excited by fearless businesses with a purpose, you need to lead change and do it, why you need a product that is useful and sustainable and make your business influence climate change, why you need a great product that minimises environmental impact, two t...

Dan Sullivan - How to successfully scale, lead, and achieve time freedom (Part 2) 06.09.2023

In today's episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in bu...

Dan Sullivan - How to successfully scale, lead, and achieve time freedom (Part 1) 30.08.2023

In today's episode I chat with Dan Sullivan, founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. In today's conversation we talk about, why you need purpose to achieve your ambitions, how to boost your success as an entrepreneur right now, the equation you need to know to become a successful entrepreneur, what you need to own your life to be successful, why you need to know your unique ability in bu...

[REPLAY - from the archive] Kevin Shulman: The truth behind setting powerful goals for success 23.08.2023

In today's episode I chat with Kevin Shulman, author of 'Goal-Setting Bootcamp'. In today's conversation we talk all about goals and how to achieve them including, how to guarantee that you will hit your goals, how to know you have too many goals, how to set and win at achieving your goals, how to set SMARTYS goals and smash them, the different types of goals you need to consider. how to unlock yo...

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