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Cracking the Code of the Numbers Game In today's episode, titled "The Game of Business," we delve deep into the world of numbers and how understanding them can make or break your success. It's time to level up your game as we explore the crucial metrics for sustainable small business growth. We'll uncover the power of revenue and profit margins, discover the importance of customer acquisition cost...

Welcome to a completely ' different ' episode of #ADDAZERO! In today's #ADDAZERO Insights episode, we are going to dive deep into the world of brainstorming winning moves for your business. Get ready to unlock those big ideas and opportunities that have been lingering in the back of your mind. We all have our fair share of ideas that we've discussed but haven't acted upon yet. Life gets busy, and...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of #ADDAZERO! In today's episode is all about the valuable lessons I learned from the one and only Tony Robbins. If you're a fan of personal growth and eager to address your limiting beliefs, then you're in for a treat. I'll be sharing three powerful lessons inspired by Tony Robbins and other exceptional presenters that have truly transforme...

On this episode of #ADDAZERO, we delve into the 11 steps to be voted SUPERBOSS. Our discussion begins with the importance of leaders taking the time to personally know each member of their team and ensuring they are prepared for operational commitments. We then explore the significance of leaders showing genuine interest in their employees as individuals and how an inspiring mission statement that...

Have you ever found yourself constantly firefighting and addressing immediate problems in your business? How did it impact your overall productivity and growth? How important are systems and processes in ensuring efficiency, reducing costs, and satisfying customers? On this episode of #ADDAZERO, we delve into the role of business owners as primary problem solvers, or as we like to call them, 'fire...

On this episode of #ADDAZERO, we delve into the world of B Corp certification with Russ Wakeham , co-founder of 2 Drifters Distillery . Russ shares his insights on the importance of adopting B Corp certification and how it aligns with the culture of a business. He emphasizes that while certification alone cannot transform a culture overnight, it is worth going through the exercise of conducting th...

On this episode of #ADDAZERO, we tackle the nine most common hurdles that startups face and provide valuable insights and strategies for overcoming them. From adapting to uncertainty to securing funding and building a strong network, I cover it all. Topics covered in this audio session: 1. Adapting to Uncertainty and Setbacks- Risks of making decisions alone or with a small team- Importance of hav...

One of the things I’ve observed in the last 18 months or so, is how many people are telling white lies! I’m not calling people liars – we’ve all been guilty of not wanting to admit the real reason we are late to attend the endless zoom meetings was “I needed the loo”. But there appears to be a growing urge to tell everyone “everything’s fine” when clearly it’s not! Social media (and people's addic...

Are you an established business owner wanting to grow and considering financing to do so?  Are you frustrated by constant cash flow issues despite a healthy order book and client list?  Are you constantly challenged when it's payroll week or time to pay suppliers? It doesn't matter what stage or type of business we are operating, being in business determines there is a need for not only knowing yo...

An insight into the role and profession of coaching Today's guest works with female coaches to help grow their online coaching business with confidence, find their self-belief and dissolve old, unhelpful patterns of thinking and feeling to overcome fears and beat imposter syndrome. I've known Teresa for a number of years now, initially through our work as NLP practitioners, and subsequently as a c...

Who is the most important person in your life? Most parents tell me it's their kids. Those without children, remark it's their partner, parents or pet! And yet far fewer (and I've asked this question to literally hundreds of people) will respond with a resounding me. So why is that? Why are we so focussed on others?  of being needed, wanted, on being of service that we pay such little attention to...

I'm more than a little concerned about the sabotage I'm witnessing every day in your business! I'm not talking about the intentional damage caused by hooligans, or those who have a set agenda to ruin you.  No, I'm talking about the unintentional damage being caused by you and everyone associated with your business by failing to spot the opportunities to create WOW moments for every client, custome...

As soon as you mention Heavy Wreight Boxing, you automatically think of Mohammed Ali, Tyson, Rocky, and Geroge Forman. You think of the ring, the gloves, the stamina and the pain they all go through to achieve such an incredible achievement. Well, perhaps one name that doesn't automatically spring to mind, in this arena is Kamlesh Rajput. But, as you'll hear from this interview: Kamlesh has also e...

At a time when there is growing uncertainty about the rapid rise in the cost of living. Against the backdrop of a war that continues in Europe, and continued scepticism as to what the future holds.   It could be quite easy, for the Business Owner to begin reviewing where cutbacks can be made, little corner-cutting that perhaps the customer is not aware of.   (Like the reduction by 5gs of my favour...

Do you know there is more that you could be doing, but something is holding you back? Are you uncertain as to what is happening in the world right now, and how this may affect you? Are you ever fearful of making a mistake, and risk losing everything you have achieved so far? Then, this episode is for YOU! Face the fear, so you can do it anyway! Whether you fear failure, success, change, or the unk...

It doesn't matter how determined you are, how motivated you set out each morning or what keeps you up late at night.  At some stage, the energy and enthusiasm will wear off, the realisation that owning your own business can be damned hard work, and you begin to doubt, question, and challenge as to whether it was the right thing to do at all!  Yes, I'm talking. to you . In today's episode, we look...

At the age of 25, our guest today was £50k in consumer debt. Less than five years later, a self-made multi-millionaire.  Today his property business has a portfolio of 900 rental units , with 140+ rental units under development , and a 9 figure training company.  His podcast is ranked within the top in the UK, with over 700 episodes, including interviews with 15 billionaires and over 150...

I've had a few clients recently ask whether their business could raise money through sponsorship? Whether that be for a single event they are planning, or as an ongoing relationship to boost both standing, cash flow and opportunity. So today's podcast is all about raising money. Now, before you sign off, and think sponsorship is only for Not for Profits, let me correct you.  Over the past 17...

Do you cringe, run for the door, or put your boxing gloves on, the moment someone says " Can I give you some feedback? " Trust me, I've yet to meet anyone who openly admitted to either liking or welcoming feedback.  The very word appears to fill us with dread, wondering what you did wrong as a list of responses runs through our mind, justifying our actions to appease any further challenge! Bu...

Have you ever wondered how some businesses appear overnight and the next day they are a global sensation,  whilst the rest appear to be stuck in GroundHog day, never really moving forward? What is the secret ingredient they have, which all the others don't that enables them to Scale Up whilst others struggle to grow? In this episode, we take a look 'under the hood' of what it takes to ScaleUp...

What's the biggest risk to the future success of your business? Brexit Government Change in the market Money .....The weather Trust me, since I started asking that question over a decade ago, I've heard them all! And yet, the biggest risk to the future of your business....... is YOU! Now before you sign off, and say "No it's not" I just want to quickly qualify that, by saying regardless of how car...

What makes a good leader? What's the difference between Leader and Manager? How do you lead that people will happily follow? As a Business Owner, it's imperative as we grow the business to build a team of others who collectively will help continue to grow the business.  But rather than 'bums on seats' autocracy, we are seeking to invite, and inspire a different kind of employee.  We are...

I often ask other Business Owners " When was the last time you amended your prices? " and SHOCKED when too many of them reply " I can't remember " With the cost of living going up by the minute these days, why are so many business owners having such a hard time justifying and amending their own pricing? In today's podcast, we take a deep dive into pricing strategies and take a look at not just ONE...

"Until you have an employee, you are one" Whilst not THE most endearing statement, it's the truth.  Yet so many SME business owners have completely the wrong attitude towards taking on employees.  It was Michael Gerber, who first coined the phrase "Working ON the business, not always IN the business" and that's only possible (without everything grinding to a halt when you have a WINNING...

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither shall your super successful business. The 8th Element of the #ADDAZERO Methodology is all around building a WINNING TEAM.  Whilst many business owners are initially nervous about hiring, as to whether they will 'find the right person' most fail to appreciate that you get what you give and that in order to build a winning team, you also have to be a winn...