Jay Allen

The Accidental Business Owner - For Conscientious Owner Managers looking to Grow | Scale | Exit.

Business EN ↓ 149 episodes

You've built something successful, but now find yourself working harder than ever, making every decision, solving every problem - Welcome to the beautiful 5* prison of entrepreneurship. Host of the Accidental Business Owner Jay Allen knows this trap intimately - as a veteran-turned-serial entrepreneur who's studied 150+ business failures. Each week, he brings you hard-won insights on how to escape the bottleneck you've become. Learn how to reclaim 20+ hours monthly, build a business that runs without you, and finally enjoy the freedom you started this for. Your escape plan starts HERE

Author

Jay Allen

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.mytruenorth.biz

Latest episode

Mar 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 72: Walk Before You Run, Understanding When to Let Go and Move Forward in Business 16.04.2025

Are you a business owner eager to grow both yourself and your business sustainably? Tune into the #ADDAZERO Podcast! In our latest episode, "Walk Before You Run," Jay Allen explores the crucial steps for scaling your business in alignment with personal development. Learn about the three fundamental components every startup needs, how to avoid plateauing, and the importance of our free Ad...

Episode 72: Walk Before You Run, Understanding When to Let Go and Move Forward in Business (Trailer 2) 15.04.2025

Excited to share insights from the latest #ADDAZERO Podcast episode hosted by Jay Allen! We're exploring the journey of business growth and what it means for your daily actions. Here's what you need to know to keep up momentum and stay on track: 🔍 Key Takeaways: Tailored Growth Strategies : Your business growth stage dictates your daily, weekly, and monthly priorities. It's crucial to focus on wh...

Episode 72: Walk Before You Run, Understanding When to Let Go and Move Forward in Business (Trailer) 14.04.2025

In today's episode of the #ADDAZERO Podcast, we're delving into the importance of tailoring your actions to your business growth journey. Whether you're inspired by social media trends or insights from your business network, it’s crucial to ask: where are you in your journey and where are you aiming to go? Join me, Jay Allen, as we explore these pivotal questions and more. Catch the full episode f...

Episode 71: Secrets to Building a Cohesive Team: The Role of Leadership and Values (Trailer 2) 11.04.2025

In the latest episode of the #ADDAZERO Podcast, Jay Allen discusses an insightful approach to improving productivity by focusing on fewer tasks. 🌟 Here's what I learned about spinning fewer plates: 🔹 Clarity is Key : Reducing the number of tasks leads to a clearer mind and workspace, allowing for better focus and decision-making. 🔹 Structured Progress : Developing an organizational structur...

Episode 71: Secrets to Building a Cohesive Team: The Role of Leadership and Values 09.04.2025

In this episode, we're diving into the secrets of crafting a cohesive team that's driven to succeed. We explore lessons from the British Armed Forces about building trust and camaraderie, and translate those into business insights. Discover how creating a set of unifying values and behaviors can elevate your team, making them thrive beyond just monetary rewards. Ready to transform your lea...

Episode 71: Secrets to Building a Cohesive Team: The Role of Leadership and Values (Trailer) 09.04.2025

Are too many considerations holding you back? ✅ In the latest #ADDAZERO Podcast episode, Jay Allen explores the challenges of navigating significant transition within a business. ✅ Discover how having too many things on your mind might be impeding progress and effective implementation. ✅ Tune in to Episode 71: "Shorts" and learn how to tackle change by focusing on the essentials. Don&...

Episode 70 - Adding A Zero in Life and Businesses an interview with BCA award winner 02.04.2025

Welcome to another episode of the #ADDAZERO Podcast, where we dive into stories of business transformation and growth. In this special interview episode, hosts Jay Allen and MC sit down with Steve Carr, the inspirational founder of Mind Canyon, to explore his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy. Steve shares how his personal experiences with men...

Ep 69: The Business Growth Seesaw: Balancing Personal Development and Business Evolution 26.03.2025

The Seesaw of Growth: Balancing Act or Tug of War? Growth within a business context often feels like a seesaw, where different aspects of development demand attention at different times. In my experience, a significant portion of business owners focus heavily on either personal learning or business execution, often at the expense of the other. Around 40-45% of entrepreneurs are avid learners, cons...

Ep 68: Unpacking Time Management Myths to Enhance Everyday Effectiveness 19.03.2025

Time Management and Work-Life Balance Are Misleading Concepts - Here's How to Navigate Toward True Productivity and Fulfillment I've often heard that time management and work-life balance are essential keys to success. However, in Episode 16 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast, where I delved into the theme of "Procrastinating Your Way to Success," I offered a thought-provoking perspective on how procrastina...

Ep 67 Avoid These Common Business Pitfalls: How to Stay Relevant & Adapt to Change 26.02.2025

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: ⁠https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/⁠ Change is the only constant in business—are you keeping up? Too many business owners get comfortable doing “more of the same,” assuming what worked yesterday will work tomorrow. But in reality, staying relevant means embracing change. In this episode of the AddAZero Podcast ,...

Ep 66 Create a LIFECHANGING Business Exit Plan That Works 19.02.2025

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: ⁠https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/⁠ Are you measuring your success by someone else’s yardstick? In this episode of the AddAZero Podcast, I dive into a common but dangerous trap that many business owners fall into—comparing their journey to someone else’s. After a recent coaching session with a client struggling...

Ep 65 The Pillars of Progress: Is Your Business Ready to Scale? 12.02.2025

Interested in learning more about the Pillars of Progress program? This 12-week, high-impact program is designed to help business owners strengthen their foundations in marketing, sales, operations, finance, and team structure—so they can scale with confidence and without friction. Let’s talk about your business and see if this is the right fit for you. Book a free discovery call with me here: htt...

Ep 64 Build a BUSINESS That Thrives Without You 05.02.2025

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: ⁠https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/⁠ In this episode of the Add A Zero Podcast , I dive into a question that every business owner needs to answer: Are you building a lifestyle business or a business that’s fit to scale? Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with business owners at every stage—from sta...

Ep 63 Scaling with Leadership: Why Your Business Growth Depends on Your Evolution 29.01.2025

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/   Episode Overview:  Welcome to Episode 63 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the exciting yet challenging journey of transitioning from solopreneur to entrepreneur. Bringing on your first employee marks a key milestone, but it also means stepping into...

Ep 62 Unlocking Self-Worth: How Personal Growth Fuels Business Success 22.01.2025

In this thought-provoking episode of the Add A Zero Podcast , I dive deep into the critical connection between self-worth and business growth. Sharing an inspiring story of Sean, a master tradesman who transformed from underpaid employee to thriving business owner, the episode highlights the challenges of stepping into your true value as both a leader and a business owner. This episode explores: W...

Ep 61 From Overworked to Optimised: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business 15.01.2025

Description: Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/   Episode Overview:  Welcome to Episode 61 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into a concept inspired by Michael Gerber’s book The E-Myth : the distinction between working in your business and working on your business. Many entrepreneurs, e...

Ep 60 From Good to Great: The Power of Service and Delivery Excellence 08.01.2025

Description: Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/   Episode Overview:  Welcome to Episode 60 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast! In this episode, we explore the often overlooked but crucial aspect of business: service and delivery. As your business grows, ensuring that your service delivery meets expectations can make all th...

Ep 59 Recruit, Retain, Reward: Building a Team of Superheroes 01.01.2025

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/ Episode Overview: Welcome to the #ADDAZERO Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of recruiting, retaining, and rewarding staff in businesses of all sizes. As a business owner dedicated to significant and sustainable growth, understanding these elements is...

Ep 58 Dissecting the Data: Proven Steps to Measure and Scale Business Success 25.12.2024

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/ Welcome to Episode 58 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast ! In this episode, I explore the vital role that numbers play in shaping your business’s success. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by data, but are you focusing on the metrics that truly matter? Together, let’s uncover how understandin...

Ep 57 Mastering Sales as a Service: Building Sustainable Customer Relationships 18.12.2024

Want to Win One of 20 Prizes? We’re celebrating with a competition! Here’s your chance to win premium headphones, sleek earbuds, loop earplugs, or Audible copies of ⁠⁠#AddAZero⁠⁠: Establishing Basecamp! Here’s how to enter: ✅ Listen to the first three episodes. ✅ Answer these three questions: 1. What does Delboy say? 2. Where is Gary's business based? 3. What is the name of the stressed female b...

055 The Truth About Marketing: How to Attract the Right Audience and Scale Your Business 11.12.2024

Want to Win One of 20 Prizes? We’re celebrating with a competition! Here’s your chance to win premium headphones, sleek earbuds, loop earplugs, or Audible copies of ⁠⁠#AddAZero⁠⁠: Establishing Basecamp! Here’s how to enter:✅ Listen to the first three episodes.✅ Answer these three questions:1. What does Delboy say?2. Where is Gary's business based?3. What is the name of the stressed female busine...

054 Making Yourself Redundant: The Key to Scaling Your Business 04.12.2024

Want to Win One of 20 Prizes? We’re celebrating with a competition! Here’s your chance to win premium headphones, sleek earbuds, loop earplugs, or Audible copies of ⁠#AddAZero⁠ : Establishing Basecamp! Here’s how to enter: ✅ Listen to the first three episodes. ✅ Answer these three questions: 1. What does Delboy say? 2. Where is Gary's business based? 3. What is the name of the stressed female bu...

053 The Power of Values: Building a Strong Business Foundation 04.12.2024

Want to Win One of 20 Prizes? We’re celebrating with a competition! Here’s your chance to win premium headphones, sleek earbuds, loop earplugs, or Audible copies of #AddAZero : Establishing Basecamp! Here’s how to enter: ✅ Listen to the first three episodes. ✅ Answer these three questions: 1. What does Delboy say? 2. Where is Gary's business based? 3. What is the name of the stressed female busi...

052 Secrets to Building a Vision for Your Life, Business, and Personal Growth: Unlocking Your Potential 04.12.2024

Discover the Path to Sustainable Business Growth with Our Free Scale Audit: https://www.addazero.co.uk/free-scale-audit/   —--- Episode Overview: Welcome to Episode 53 of the #ADDAZERO Podcast! I'm your host, Jay Allen, and today we're diving deep into the concept of vision. — particularly how to craft a powerful and actionable vision for your business and personal life as we approach 2025. In thi...

051 - From Mediocrity to Extraordinary - How to Break Free from Limitations with #ADDAZERO 05.09.2023

The Get BIG or Go Home Principles Welcome to another exciting episode of #ADDAZERO, the podcast that empowers you to think big and achieve transformative outcomes. In today's episode, we dive into the #ADDAZERO Get Big or Go Home principles, exploring the mindset and strategies needed to accelerate growth and unlock your hidden potential. We'll delve into the science behind visualization,...

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