Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher

Meetings! How can we say no to more of them and, the ones that we do need to have, make it the most effective meeting of them all? Today’s guest has some insights! By the time Cameron Herold was 35, he had built two $100 million companies. He was the second in command of 1-800-Got-Junk?, a company he built from $2 million in revenue to $106 million in under six years. Today, he is known as the CEO...

Do you have ideas all day long and just don’t know when you’ll find the time to start all your cool “startup ideas”? Well, today’s guest actually made it a reality. After collecting 350+ ideas over the years, he decided to just take a leap and see what business idea would stick… within a 31-day period.   Mark Grimes is a Philanthropist, Angel Investor, and Startup Founder, where every one of his b...

Our three panelists in this episode of Scaling Up Insights are Cheryl Beth Kuchler, Cheryl Biron, and Matt Kazam. Cheryl Beth is the Founder of CEO Think Tank and has over 30 years of experience in business advisory services. Cheryl is a business growth coach and the Founder of LexaGen Freedom Accelerator. And finally, Matt is a comedian and corporate entertainer based out of Las Vegas. Cheryl Bet...

Everything is online now — our meetings, our friends, our education, everything! It can feel like we’re getting closer to our already existing network, but it can also feel like business owners are struggling more than ever before to be seen. Today’s guest knows how to connect consciously and purposefully in the digital age.   Patrick Galvin is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Chief Galvanizer of The G...

People who are willing to take more risks are more likely to experience greater success, and the only difference is that they are willing to try, and occasionally fail.   Jim McCormick is the president of the Research Institute for Risk Intelligence, a world-class, Hall of Fame skydiver, and author of The Power of Risk. With over 5,200 skydives to his name, Jim knows plenty about the value and thr...

What can you learn about neuropsychology that can help you become a better leader? Today’s guest has used neuropsychology throughout his career as an entrepreneur and has accelerated his growth as well as become a better executive, coach, and leader because of it. Bill Flynn has more than 30 years of experience working for and advising hundreds of companies, including startups, where he has a long...

What if you could help connect with people on a whole new level through humor? What does it really take to get people to show their funny side? Today’s guest has a ton of experience with making people laugh and shares how it can be a powerful force towards building connection. Matt Kazam is a Humor Scientist & Las Vegas Headlining Comedian with over 30 years of experience. Matt Founded They Laugh...

As the CEO, do you ever feel like you get a little sidetracked? Do you feel you’re too in your business instead of focusing on what you’re actually good at? This week’s guest knows how to offboard those troublesome tasks so that you can get more productive CEO work done.   Richard Shaull is the Founder of Unleashed, a company that helps visionary CEOs free up 30 hours per week by training their CO...

What does it take for a leader to be happy? It’s no secret that many leaders can feel tapped out when it comes to their emotional and personal growth while working strictly and solely on the business. This is why today’s guest shares how to achieve both happiness and growth! Shawn is the co-founded DALS Lighting, an LED lighting business. He implemented the Scaling Up Growth System and it led the...

How do we attract and retain A-players? And how do we build an A-player culture in a me-over-we environment? Today’s guest knows that the number one asset of any successful company is the people, and he has joined the podcast to share his secrets of company culture success.   Marc Reifenrath is the co-founder and CEO of Spinutech. Spinutech has grown from a university dorm start-up over 20 years a...

Today we invite a beloved guest back on to the show to talk about strengths-based development and how to use it effectively within an organization. Why is this approach so transformational for organizations? Listen in to find out!   Dean Jones is a senior learning expert at Gallup, responsible for leading Gallup’s global learning strategy. In addition to advising clients on learning and organizati...

Today’s guest has an array of life experiences that uniquely shaped her leadership skills. From parochial school to West Point, Special Ops to stockbroker, Becky Margiotta has powerful insights into the leadership skills that lead to success.   Becky Margiotta is the cofounder and owner of The Billions Institute, LLC, the author of Impact with Integrity: Repairing the World Without Breaking Yourse...

At the intersection of work and home, we find life — who we are and where we find purpose amidst all the things we deal with. There are frameworks to deal with in every aspect of life, and this week’s guest understands the challenge of trying to manage it all while finding and fulfilling our life’s purpose.   Jonathan Domsky is the founder of Kidorable and is now a full-time coach. He calls himsel...

What do you do when your whole industry has been challenged? How do you make a pivot and think out of the box and adapt? Today’s guest shares how he’s turned his very physical business model online!   Dan Chan is an award-winning Master Magician, where his talents have taken him all over the world. Dan is regarded as one of the nation’s top corporate magicians, which has been an industry that’s be...

Are you working on low-value things and not enough high-value action items? Do you dislike some of the tasks on your plate? What about your team? Today’s guest shares how you and your team can operate in their sweet spot and get good, and happy, work done. Andy Clayton leads Petra Coach Europe, the UK’s leading Scaling Up coaching company, and helps entrepreneurs and high-growth companies eliminat...

This week’s episode is all about swagger! It’s about you, your attitude, and the impact it can make on you and everyone around you. It’s a leadership conversation with a guest who has a passion for life.   Randy Cohen is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, author, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and successful business owner. Randy founded the online ticket reseller, TicketCity, in 1990. He serves a...

So often, we are pitching our companies to new prospects and potential investors, but the slightest wrong move, especially in the beginning, can throw the whole impression off. This week’s guest talks about how to create a memorable impression that gets people calling you back.   Ronny Leber is an expert on Public Speaking and loves to motivate his listeners and create magical moments that enhance...

When trying to scale, too many companies think that their only option is to hire more salespeople. But today’s guest argues that adding more salespeople to your team is not the answer at all.   Andy Buyting is a serial entrepreneur, learning junkie, and Scaling Up coach who brings over 20 years of sales, marketing, operations, business development, entrepreneurship, management, and executive exper...

Our three panelists in this episode of Scaling Up Insights are Lisa Ridley, Cheryl Biron, Kristin McLane. Lisa is a Scaling Up Coach and focuses on facilitating positive change with her entrepreneurial clients. Cheryl started her career in corporate before having an ‘entrepreneurial fit’ and starting her own business. Kristin has been an entrepreneur for the last 24 years in the software industry....

Does your company have values? Are you living them out each and every day or have they become another action item on the list? It’s okay to be a bit cynical about your values. Today’s guest showcases how values can really move mountains. Darius Mirshahzadeh is a high growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, and culture-building mad scientist at The Money Source. He was ranked #9 on Glassdoor’s list of Top...

Today’s entrepreneur shares some of his growth challenges when entering into a booming market that still has some pending legal clarity around it. Everything from not being able to advertise, losing merchant accounts, and not being able to get bank accounts is part of today’s guest story!   Eric Robichaud is a Serial Entrepreneur with over 30+ years of experience in tech, marketing, and business m...

Have you ever thought you were doing it all wrong? It could well be! Today’s guest shares some big lies about work that will help you get out of your funk and focus on the bigger picture. Ashley Goodall is an executive, leadership expert, and author of Nine Lies About Work , and has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Methods...

Nathan Beckord — Capital Raising Mistakes: Third Time’s the Charm   Today, Bill and his guest take an in-depth look at some of the common mistakes startup founders make when trying to raise capital. Having gone through the experience himself a number of times, our guest shares key highlights he’s learned from his extensive career as an interim CFO, Business Developer, and Advisor.   Nathan Beckord...

Bill and today’s guest go way back — nearly 18 years — and he served as a mentor and someone who inspired Bill to change directions from CEO to Coach. Today’s topics dive into boosting employee engagement, what it is, and some of the signs your team is highly engaged. Dean Jones is a Senior Learning Expert at Gallup, responsible for leading Gallup’s global learning strategy. In addition to advisin...

Charlie Bailes is this week’s Getting Real entrepreneur where he chats with Bill about his entrepreneurial life. He is a fourth-generation wine business owner and the Founder of CB Supplements. Get to know his journey, some of the challenges he faced with filling the past generations’ shoes, and so much more!   Because of the pandemic, Charlie has seen a lot of supply chain issues in his wine busi...