Dave Betts

Scaling your Leadership

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

Scaling a business is never just about revenue. It is about scaling yourself first. On Scale Your Leadership and Business, I sit down with founders, executives and builders who have moved from hustle to structure, from founder led chaos to scalable clarity. We unpack the real stories behind growth. The decisions that worked. The ones that did not. The habits, frameworks and mindset shifts that allowed them to build away from themselves. This is not a theory. It is a lived experience. If you are serious about building something that lasts, something healthy that grows, this podcast will give yo...

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Dave Betts

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Building a Fin Tech Company 01.06.2026 27:35

The conversation covers Nick's journey as a founder, his experience in starting a business, managing cash flow, raising funds, and working with a co-founder. It also delves into the impact of his tech fin business and the importance of belief, risk-taking, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Takeaways Belief Risk-taking Chapters 00:00 Risk-Taking and Advice for Younger Self

What Shadow do you cast as a leader 23.05.2026 31:21

n this episode of the DB Lab podcast, I sit down with Terry O’Regan, a global biotech leader whose career has spanned corporate leadership, industry influence, and breakthrough startup innovation. Terry was formerly General Manager of Biogen, a leading biotech company focused on neurodegenerative diseases, and also served as Chairman of the industry group. He later moved to the United States, wher...

Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Carel De Jager, founder of Silver Sixpence. 01.05.2026 33:45

Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Carel De Jager, founder of Silver Sixpence. Discover how mastering human strengths and leveraging AI can set you apart. Carel shares his journey from engineering to blockchain innovation, revealing insights on team dynamics, capital strategies, and the future of AI in business. Key takeaways: Avoid common startup pitfalls Harness AI without losing...

Building a relational centred business 13.04.2026 31:42

The conversation with Bruce Naidoo covers his background, the unique aspects of his business, the importance of building long-term relationships, transitioning from transactional to relational business approaches, the challenges of scaling a business beyond personal involvement, the transition to a general manager, and reflections on past decisions. Key takeaways include the emphasis on building l...

Lessons from a Maximiser 07.04.2026 41:05

A fabulous conversation with Pierre Becker, Founder of SKEG. In it, we discuss the journey from founder-owned and run to an SME. How he scaled the business over the years and what lessons he can pass on to others on the journey

The Founder’s Shift 09.03.2026 22:23

This episode is a conversation with Steve Mortlock, one of the founders of Sinani Energy, and it explores the real journey of moving a business from founder energy into structured scale. Like many founder led companies, Sinani began with a small group of driven founders carrying the vision, making the decisions, and pushing the business forward through sheer commitment and belief. But as the compa...

Staying true to You 08.03.2026 29:17

Welcome to the first episode of the Scaling Leadership series. This is a series of conversations with founders and leaders who are navigating the real journey of growing a business and growing themselves along the way. Because, as any founder discovers, scaling a company eventually means scaling your leadership. For this first conversation, I’m joined by someone who has played a meaningful role in...