The Grown UP Business Podcast

What’s it like to sell your business to a billionaire? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Andrew Scott, Founder and CEO of the Ascot Group, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the previous owner of Business Leader magazine, which he successfully sold to billionaire Richard Harpin. Andrew’s story is one of resilience and reinvention: from arriving in the UK a...

What does it take to turn one product into an 8‑figure global brand and become a category king? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins talks to Paul Sherratt, founder of gloveglu, about how he scaled from a kitchen‑table side business to a dominant global brand now selling in 55 countries. At 50 years old, Paul made the decision to go all in, remortgaging his house to chase a...

There’s an epidemic of short-term thinking right now on LinkedIn and it’s killing people’s chances of actually building networks that create long-term value. In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul sits down with Mike Jones, CEO of Beep2B and one of the UK’s leading experts in LinkedIn social selling. Mike has generated over £100 million in revenue for himself, his clients and partn...

What does it really take to grow a business from a side‑hustle into a multi‑million‑pound, award‑winning brand? In this episode, Paul Avins talks to Sheena Marsh, founder of Oxford Garden Design and RHS Gold Medal winning garden designer, about her journey from the classroom to building one of the UK’s top garden design companies. Sheena shares her honest story of overcoming bullying, facing finan...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Health, AI, and Becoming a Scale Up CEO In this powerful episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Carly Meyers, Founder & CEO of Made For More AI, to explore the critical link between entrepreneurial health, automation, and sustainable business growth. Together, they unpack the harsh truth most business owners ignore: Too many entrepreneurs...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but attracting the right people to your team? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins shares a powerful solo session originally recorded for Your Property Podcast with host Michelle Kerns. Paul unpacks exactly who you need on your team at each stage of growth — and why the next level of success you're chasing i...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't just mindset or strategy — but mastering the intelligence hidden in your body? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kevin Chapman — professional executive and performance coach, communication specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute. Kevin shares how our internal chemistry and neurochemi...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't fighting change — but learning to navigate it with clarity, resilience, and a better mindset? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Professor Paul McGee — Sunday Times bestselling author, international speaker, and creator of the SUMO philosophy (Shut Up, Move On). Paul McGee shares his remarkable journey from lo...

What if the secret to surviving the 2025 Budget isn't just cutting costs — but planning smarter, faster, and with real clarity? In this emergency episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Jeff Lermer, the UK's leading tax accountant and advisor for successful entrepreneurs, to break down the 2025 Budget — and what it really means for business owners, employers, and CEOs. Re...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't adding more people — but understanding where technology can actually solve your biggest bottlenecks? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Paul McGillivray — seasoned entrepreneur, software development expert, and author of the brand new book Scope to Scale. Paul shares how he and his wife built a seven-figure so...

What if the biggest obstacles to scaling your business aren't market conditions or competition — but five critical mistakes you don't even know you're making? In this special episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins delivers a high-energy, high-impact masterclass originally presented to a room of investors and entrepreneurs who are buying and scaling businesses through acquisitions. Pa...

In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins engages in a dynamic conversation with leadership experts George Anderson and Sarah Furness  . They explore the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasising the importance of resilience, effective communication, and the evolving role of leaders in modern business. The discussion covers practical strategies for delegation, the...

What if the fastest path to seven figures isn't working harder — but getting laser-focused on who you serve, what you offer, and how you sell? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins shares three proven strategies that any entrepreneur can use to scale their sales to a million dollars — and beyond. Originally recorded as part of a collaborative book project, this conversation...

What if the secret to building a £100 million business isn't following the plan — but staying curious, resilient, and willing to start over like a beginner? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Simon Leslie — serial entrepreneur, author, and owner of Eastbourne Borough Football Club. Simon shares his remarkable journey from building a global travel publishing b...

What if the secret to a successful business exit isn't just about the money — but about building something worth handing over? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Simon Morton — founder of Eiffel Presentations, the man Microsoft turned to for PowerPoint expertise, and author of the new book The Guide to Transitioning from Boss to Benefactor. Simon shares his r...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't doing more — but doing the right things with ruthless focus? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Pete Wilkinson — ultra-athlete, MBA graduate, and creator of the 1-3-5 System and Reclaro, the execution software helping companies translate strategy into daily action. Pete shares how his corporate background, MBA...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't more leads — but a clearer value proposition and smarter use of AI? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Barnaby Winter — one of the UK's leading brand strategists, creator of the Brand Bucket methodology, and a marketing expert who has helped build over 450 brands globally. Barnaby shares his journey from becom...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but starting your day with more intention? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kat Thorne — morning routine expert, keynote speaker, and host of The Positive Habits Podcast. Kat shares her powerful story of nearly losing her life in 2016 — and how that wake-up call forced her to completely rede...

What if the secret to building a seven-figure business by age 24 isn't working harder — but mastering the fundamentals of attention, personal branding, and relentless execution? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Liv Conlon — entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of two seven-figure businesses by the time she was 24 years old. Recorded live at the Gro...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but learning to harness the most transformative technology of our generation before your competitors do? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Piers Linney — former Dragon from BBC's Dragons' Den, serial entrepreneur, investor, and technology visionary. Recorded live at the Scale-Up Summit, this...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't just about strategy and systems — but about the people you surround yourself with? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Terry Fisher — serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and former CEO who has built and sold five businesses, navigated both spectacular successes and devastating failures, and learned how to leve...

What if the secret to building a billion-pound business isn't avoiding mistakes — but learning to execute with relentless precision, even when everything goes wrong? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Gerald Ratner — the entrepreneur who built the UK's largest jewelry empire, scaled to over 2,500 stores worldwide, and became one of the most talked-about busin...

What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but getting the right financial expertise in your corner? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Matthew Mills — Chief Commercial Officer at the CFO Centre, a global leader in fractional CFO services operating across 17 countries with over 750 CFOs worldwide. Matthew shares how the CFO Centre has...

What if the biggest risk to your business isn't the new government — but your failure to adapt to it? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins brings together two of the sharpest minds in his community to unpack what the seismic shift in UK politics means for scaling entrepreneurs. Joining Paul are Jeff Lermer — one of the UK's most creative and entrepreneurial tax advisors, an...

What if the secret to generating six or seven figures in new revenue isn't paid ads, cold calls, or networking events — but building a personal brand on the platform most entrepreneurs still underestimate? In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Chris James — one of the fastest-growing influential speakers in the industry and creator of the Content to Clients prog...