Scale Up With Nick Bradley
Episodes
Why Not All Revenue Is Created Equal
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick challenges the traditional "badge of honour" associated with top-line revenue, urging founders to peer beneath the surface and evaluate the true ...
Two Ways To Look At Your Business (One Of Them Is Worth 10x More)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick examines the Operating Partner model used by elite Private Equity firms to turn 100-million-dollar companies into 500-million-dollar powerhouses....
From the Vault: Patrick Bet-David
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Nick turns back to the clock to revisit his impactful discussion with Patrick Bet-David, the creator of Valuetainment, the w...
How Private Equity Firms Smell Desperation (And Price It Into Your Deal)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick examines the critical role of mindset and psychology in business acquisitions and Private Equity negotiations, focusing on how a founder's negoti...
Richard Woods: Mastering LinkedIn To Generate 7-Figure Revenue
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Richard Woods—entrepreneur, former The Apprentice finalist, and founder of the Million Dollar Billboard—to discuss the essential mec...
David Jenyns - How You Should Be Thinking About AI
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes back David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion, to discuss the seismic shifts in business operations triggered by AI. ...
Ross Tomkins: Achieving High Performance In Business & Life
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents a very special 400th episode in the company of business maestro Ross Tomkins, in which they focus upon the dynamic world of personal and...
Why Your Strategy Deck Is Killing Execution - Here's What Actually Works
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick kicks off the new year by focusing on the importance of strategic planning for business growth, examining the common pitfalls of overly complex s...
David Kenney: How To Fix Your Biggest Business Mistakes
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to business strategist and author David Kenny, who shares insights from his recently published book, Epic Execution. The conversation de...
Allan Dib: Simplifying Your Marketing with a 1-Page Plan
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing, about the power of simplification in marketing and business growth, p...
Omar Hamdi: Leveraging PR To Build Your Brand
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes media expert Omar Hamdi from Dubai to discuss the evolving landscape of media coverage, publicity, and public relations. With a rich ...
The Ultimate CEO Dashboard - The 5 Numbers You Need To Know
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares his past struggles as a CEO being overwhelmed by too many metrics, which led to poor decision-making and a difficult board meeting. He arg...
Callum Laing: Why Talent Is Not Enough
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to the amazing Callum Laing about the crucial role of networking and connections in achieving success, particularly for founders and busine...
Is Your Business Model Blocking Growth?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents founders and business owners with a powerful diagnostic tool—the Business Model Diagnosis—to address stalled growth, which is often ...
Exit For Millions (Book Launch): Be the Prize, Not the Prey
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is proud to announce his new book, "Exit For Millions: The Private Equity Blueprint for Scaling and Selling Your Business for Maximum Value," whi...
How Elite Private Equity Firms Scale Operations - And How You Can Too
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick examines the technical yet crucial topic of how elite Private Equity firms effectively scale business operations. Drawing from his extensive expe...
How I'm Using Generative AI In My Business
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick looks at the transformative potential of generative AI for business and entrepreneurship, sharing his personal journey of integrating AI tools in...
Allison Maslan: Building A Business That Works For You
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to the remarkable Allison Maslan, a world expert in building and scaling successful companies, about the core principles of entrepreneurshi...
Rohan Sheth: How To Build A Scalable Lead Generation System
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nick as he conducts a special masterclass mentoring session with guest Rohan Sheth, where they dive deep into the world of paid media advertising...
Why I Decided To Get Back Into Private Equity
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks about his recent decision to reenter the world of Private Equity after a six-year hiatus, driven by a desire to align his values with the i...
Pat Flynn: How To Achieve More By Doing Less
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Pat Flynn, a renowned entrepreneur and the voice behind the highly successful Smart Passive Income podcast, which boasts over 47 million...
How To Be Successful As An Investor-Backed CEO
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful CEO, particularly in the context of investor-backed companies. Drawing from his extensive...
Ryan Tansom: Why More Growth Won't Set You Free (And What Will)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to returning guest Ryan Tansom about their evolving business journeys, focusing on the intricacies of exit planning and business valuation....
Ross Anderson: Optimizing Your Mind & Body For Performance
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Ross Anderson, founder of Beyond Baseline, to discuss the critical importance of personal health, wellness, and mindset in achieving ext...
Change Your Environment & Upgrade Your Life
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares insights on the transformative power of changing your environment and upgrading your network. Recording from sunny Miami, he reflects on h...
Denis Mezheritskiy: How To Prepare Your Business For A Successful Sale
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Denis Mezheritskiy, founder and CEO of ROI Advisors, to delve into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With over 21 y...
How I Went From 15K to 45K Followers On LinkedIn In 6 Months
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick reflects on his journey of growing his LinkedIn presence over the past year, and talks about lead generation on the platform. With a focus on bui...
Matt Lakajev: How To Generate Leads On LinkedIn
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick meets with LinkedIn expert Matt Lakijev to explore the power of leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation and business growth. Matt shares his jour...
Growth Beyond 7-Figures Is About Simplification
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses growth beyond seven figures for businesses, focusing on the importance of simplification. He shares insights from his experiences with ...
A Mentoring Session with Jason Horsman, Co-Founder of Matter
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents a special episode in the company of Jason Horsman, co-founder of Matter, a B2B sales outsourcing and data-driven consultancy. They discu...
Dan Sullivan: How Freedom In Business Drives Performance
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes business maestro, Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach. They delve into Dan's extensive journey in coaching, which began in 1974...
Will This Be Your Best Year Yet?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick reflects on the past year and shares valuable insights as he celebrates six years of podcasting and over a million downloads. He looks at the imp...
Creating an Effective Business Strategy with Dawn McGruer
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes business growth coach Dawn McGruer to discuss the often-overlooked topic of strategy in business. Nick highlights the importance of unde...
How To Build A Business & Life You Love With Will Polston
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes business strategist and performance coach Will Polston for an insightful conversation about personal development, identity, and the jour...
How To Find Focus If Growth Stalls
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick dives into the topic of finding focus when business growth has stalled. Drawing from his experience and insights, he introduces a straightforward...
Raising Capital? This Is The Only Investor Pitch Deck You Need
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick delves into the essential elements of creating a compelling pitch deck for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital or enhance their business commu...
Transform Your Brand Into A Marketing Machine with Greg Merrilees
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to branding expert Greg Merilees, who shares his journey from t-shirt design to creating impactful websites for notable figures like Frank ...
How To Hire, Manage & Keep "A" Players
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares valuable insights on building a rock star team, focusing on the importance of clarity and consistency in leadership, particularly when it ...
Supercharge Your Sales Performance with Todd Hartley
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Todd Hartley, CEO of Wirebuzz, to discuss the art and science of winning in business through effective sales and marketing strategies. ...
The Framework For Freedom & Financial Independence
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick focuses on how entrepreneurs can build businesses that provide freedom and financial independence without necessarily selling them. Drawing from ...
Building a Business That Runs Without You With Lloyd Thompson
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses the importance of systemising a business to achieve freedom and scalability with Lloyd Thompson, an expert in operations and management...
How To Earn More By Working Less with James Schramko
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes business mastermind James Schramko to discuss his journey from working in the automotive industry to becoming a successful online entrep...
Tax Strategies of the Ultra Rich with Matthew Chancey
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes guest, Matt Chancey, to discuss the intricacies of tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, particularly focusing on strategies to m...
How Much Is Your Business Really Worth with Graham Stephen
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to Graham Stephen, the co-founder of BizVal, about the process of demystifying business valuations. Graham shares his background in co...
What You Must Know About Private Equity (and probably don't)
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing on sophisticated buyers like private equity firms. Nick emphasizes the impor...
Understanding Artificial Intelligence with Kurt Stein
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Kurt Stein, an IT consultant and digital transformation expert, to talk about the impact of AI on entrepreneurship and business, par...
How To Become A Lifestyle Investor with Justin Donald
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to Justin Donald, the founder of Lifestyle Investor, about the concept of lifestyle investing and the importance of understanding wealth cr...
Stop Wasting Your Time
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses the importance of leveraging time effectively to maximise output in business and personal life. Drawing inspiration from entrepreneur N...
Building A New Life After A 9-Figure Exit with Anastasia Koroleva
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by special guest, Anastasia Koroleva, who has been involved in multiple exits and is now focused on the psychological effects of exitin...
Understanding The M & A Due Diligence Process - with Elliott Holland
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Elliott Holland, an expert in due diligence, particularly quality of earnings. Elliott shares insights into the due diligence proces...
How Private Equity Firms Scale Their Portfolio Companies With Dan Cremons
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and special guest Dan Cremons take a deep dive into the world of private equity. Dan, with his extensive experience in private equity, shares in...
Creating The Option To Exit On Your Terms & Timeline
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses the key steps to prepare for a high-value exit of a business. He breaks down the process into three stages: strengthening the foundatio...
How To Build An Effective Board With Callum Laing
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Callum Laing, who shares insights from his experience in setting up boards for successful exits and emphasises the importance of hav...
Creating Powerful Affiliate Partnerships With Amber Spears
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Amber Spears, to talk about affiliate marketing, emphasising the importance of diversifying customer acquisition channels and highli...
Finding Your Focus In The C-Suite With Trey Taylor
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick interviews Trey Taylor, author of the book "A CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite." Trey shares his personal journey of...
Navigating Complexity In The World Of Dealmaking With JB Brown
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by JB Brown, an experienced entrepreneur and mergers and acquisitions advisor. They delve into the topic of partnerships within busines...
How To Build Your Empire With Adam Coffey
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes back Adam Coffey, a renowned expert in scaling, growing value, and exiting companies, to share his insights from his latest book, "Empir...
Your Bulletproof Business Plan For 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick shares his insights and strategies for goal-setting and business planning, focusing on the importance of clarity, simplicity, and execution in ac...
How Private Equity Finds & Hires The Best Talent With Rob Huxtable
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Rob Huxtable, a partner at executive search firm Falcon, to discuss what it takes to thrive as a C-suite leader in a private equity-...
Using Data & AI To Scale Your Marketing With Joe Stolte
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in conversation with Joe Stolte, an entrepreneur with an impressive track record of successful exits, to discuss the power of AI in business a...
Learning To Love Midlife With Chip Conley
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Chip Conley, a renowned speaker and author, about the concept of midlife wisdom and the transformative power of embracing new opportunit...
The Psychology Of Great Leadership With Jeremy Snape
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Jeremy Snape, a former cricket player for England and now a sports psychologist and leadership consultant. They delve into the parallels...
How To Scale Your Business & Enjoy Your Life At The Same Time With Purdeep Sangha
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Purdeep Sangha, an expert in business growth, scaling, and leadership, with a specific focus on family businesses. Purdeep shares hi...
Buying Companies, Growing Value & Achieving A High Value Exit With Walker Deibel & Ryan Tansom
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined this time by Ryan Tansom and Walker Deibel, for a lively discussion about the complexities and misconceptions surrounding buying and se...
David Lesperance On Designing Your Tax Efficient Back Up Plan
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to David Lesperance, a tax advisor and international tax expert, about the complex world of tax mitigation and strategic planning for entre...
Brooke Casanovas On The Power Of Masterminds
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by guest Brooke Casanovas to discuss the significance and intention behind mastermind rooms. Brooke shares her journey of attending and...
Joe Durnford On Building The Right Team To Exit Successfully
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick welcomes Joseph Durnford, an expert in M&A transactions with over 30 years of experience. They delve into the world of deal making, building valu...
The Disciplines Of Private Equity That Can Be Applied To Any Business
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick delves into his past experience in private equity and shares the disciplines and mindset that can be applied to any business. He discusses the pr...
Nick Koumalatsos On Transitioning Beyond Your Comfort Zone
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick interviews guest Nick Koumalatsos, a former military serviceman with a colourful life and a decorated career. The conversation delves into Koumal...
Are You The Prize Or The Prey?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick delves into the darker side of private equity. While acknowledging the positive aspects of private equity, such as wealth creation and entreprene...
Charles Byrd On Creating Game Changing Joint Ventures
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Byrd is one of the most connected people in the online space and knows how to help set up lucrative promotional deals that have his clients an...
Why Saying No Can Accelerate Success
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don't always have to say yes to everything in order to get ahead in the world. Sometimes, this "entrepreneurial curse" can lead to great things, b...
Cameron Herold On Finding Your Second In Command
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cameron Herold, the visionary who, at the age of 42, engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s spectcular growth from a $2 Million company to a jaw-dropping $...
What Can You Learn and Apply From Apple's Business Model?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes your company unique and remarkable when you're pitching? Which lessons could you take from the world-renowned business model pioneered by A...
Justin Cooke On Investing In And Selling Online Businesses
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Cooke is the founder of Empire Flippers, a company that he has taken from zero revenue, to selling over $450 million worth of businesses in jus...
Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 4- Platforming
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth part of his series on Breaking Through Business Growth, Nick discusses the platforming stage of scaling up, and how it ties into value e...
Brandon Steiner on Leadership Lessons From The World of Sport
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Steiner is a globally-renowned sports marketer, who published his first book, The Business Playbook: Leadership Lessons from the World of Spor...
Ruari Fairbairns On Changing Your Relationship With Alcohol
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, to talk about alcohol - the impact it can have if you're a regular drinke...
Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 3 - Expanding Value
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third part of his mini-series on breaking through business growth, Nick focuses upon expanding value, and why it might be the most crucial part...
Adam Coffey On The Exit Strategy Playbook
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Coffey is the founding partner of CEO Advisory Guru, LLC. Best-selling author of The Private Equity Playbook and The Exit-Strategy Playbook. In ...
Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 2: Scaling Up
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents the second part of a continuing mini series in which he breaks down one of the most crucial concepts you have to understand when buildin...
Randy Garn On How To Lead Authentically Through Service
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Garn is a New York Times bestselling author, passionate entrepreneur and business builder. He works closely with and advises some of the world's...
Breaking Through Business Growth - Part 1: Starting Up
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents the very first part of an all-new mini series in which he breaks down one of the most crucial concepts you have to understand when build...
Dr John Demartini On How To Master Your Own Life And Destiny
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Demartini, known as the "Godfather Of Personal Development", is a world-renowned human behaviour expert, with a four-decade body of work and ...
15 Reasons Why Your Business Won't Sell To Private Equity
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that some businesses that are otherwise seen as valuable still aren't attracting sale bids from private equity? In this episode, Nick break...
Brad Weimert On How Discipline In Life Translates To Business Success
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A mountain climber, adventurer and entrepreneur at heart, Brad Weimert developed his entrepreneurial and marketing spirit from rich life experiences. ...
Tracy Litt On How You Can Transform Fear Into Power
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Litt is a world-renowned spiritual advisor and mindset coach to visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs; a highly sought-after keynote speaker...
Can Every Business Be Built To Sell?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After several high-profile business exits in the world of business, Nick examines the question of whether or not every business can be built to sell, ...
Lee Benson On Improving Your Most Important Number
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Benson has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO. He owned and led Able Aerospace, then sold it for 9-figures to Textron Aviation. He also fou...
Does Having A Board Increase The Value Of Your Business?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does having a board of advisors actually increase the value of your business? In this episode, Nick talks about whether or not having those added per...
Amy Porterfield On Successfully Starting An Online Business
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Porterfield is a master of online business acumen and why working for yourself can give you the financial, time, and location freedom to change ho...
Can You Flip Businesses Like Real Estate?
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick presents an episode that looks at whether it is possible to flip businesses in the same way you would real estate. A topic that is especially int...
Brad Hart On Building Wealth and Impact
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is joined by Brad Hart, the founder of Make More Marbles and a man with over twenty years' experience as one of the world's top entrepreneurs, an...
Rebecca Zung On How To Negotiate With A Narcissist
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Zung is one of the Top 1% of attorneys in America, having been recognised by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “...
Scale Back: Geeking Out About Marketing
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Mark present another edition of Scale Back designed this month to help you fix your money mindset. In this edition, Mark and Nick talk all th...
Jason Feifer On How To Future Proof Your Business
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and a "nonstop optimism m...
10 Processes To Optimise Sales and Customer Experience
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is in tactical mode this week as he delivers a masterclass upon the processes you should be focussing on in order to optimise your sales, maximis...
Walker Deibel On Acquisition Entrepreneurship
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and an award-winning M&A advi...
Scale Back: The Mindset Of Money
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Mark present another edition of Scale Back designed this month to help you fix your money mindset - including the differences between differe...
Channing Hamlet On Successfully Selling Your Business
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Channing Hamlet is the Managing Director and founder of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation. He serves as an execution leader for the firm’s M...