People With Purpose

This is the last episode of the podcast. For now at least.. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have loved creating it for you.. Thanks for coming on the journey with me so far - One thing that many of you have asked me is how can we get more connected? More opportunity interaction with other like-minded leaders in business who want to create more impact and get more support. Well the good news is that you can carry on that journey in our new on-line community called business with purpose. So go now to bit.ly/BWPCommunity In this community we'll continue helping business leaders like you who want to have more impact, & build your business as an asset without having to lose more of your precious time - An asset that you can either scale and hold, or sell when the time is right for you - A great company where you and your people get to grow into what makes you great so you get to do more of what you love. For founder members I’m running an offer that means that for a limited time this community is free for you to join. And there's also a free gift for you - which is a step by step guide to building your business as an asset so you can get what you want to thank you for taking the leap and for being a pioneer in shaping something amazing. For this last episode of the podcast (let's call it season ending.. never say never!) David is joined by Matt Leta who is CEO of Future Works and a pioneer in helping 150+ companies revolutionise their approach to digital innovation. This includes companies like Apple and Google and his "1-Hour Transformation" method has helped create this innovation without massive R&D budgets Matt's new book The LEAP Guide sets out 4 steps in a crystal clear framework to accelerate innovation in your business in the Age of AI. This is a cyclical approach to innovation that can be implemented immediately, with minimal resources and at scale. This is a fascinating conversation about the human transformation that is underway, the latent potential that can be unleashed in the digital age and the obligation on business leaders to take action on bringing people and technology together and to just get started. The truth is, you don't need pots of money to innovate or implement digital strategies in your business. You just need to focus on your purpose and harness the power of technology to help you make it happen faster. And Matt is a purpose driven pioneer who can show you how. This is a fitting final episode with a strong message that business leaders need to hear. Once you've listened to this, if you want to transform you and your business into an asset - a business with purpose, become the leader you want to be while getting the life you want .. then go to bit.ly/BWPCommunity hit the join button and David will see you there. EPISODE RESOURCES https://leap.guide https://insights.future.works https://future.works https://news.future.works https://www.linkedin.com/in/matleta https://chatgpt.com/g/g-T38EPOinI-hustle-gpt Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEAP-Guide-Steps-Accelerate-Innovation-ebook/dp/B0DDY62RN4 ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-bwp Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Derrick Mains, the CEO of Process Fixer. Derrick is an award-winning content creator and business optimization expert. He explains why the way Western companies treat and manage their employees is behind the fact that 70% of Inc 5000 listed businesses fail within 5 years. He explains how to engage your employees in a different way to identify the pain points in your business and provide them with what they need to make their jobs easier. A change that replaces the drudgery of work with pride and enjoyment, while improving the bottom line and creating sustainable growth. David helps owners and leaders build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS The modern Western way of managing people was created to get the 4 million troops returning after WWII back into work. It doesn´t work for today´s workforce. Having an incessant focus on growth leads us to growth at all costs, which studies show increases the chances of going out of business. When you focus on growth you forget to look at efficiency. Ask your employees what is slowing them down, then provide them with what they need to work more efficiently. Efficiency shouldn´t be about reducing your workforce. Make it clear to your employees that they will be given other work to do. Create efficiency, then reinvest that into growing the capabilities of your organization. The people who do the jobs need to be the ones to map out the processes and carry out the cross-department discussions to identify and eliminate pain points. KPIs should be system measurements and be analysed alongside employees. Fix problems in a way that ensures they do not occur again. 94% of all problems that management deals with are process problems. Empower your people to remove that pain. BEST MOMENTS “It means that they can take pride and joy in their work instead of the drudgery of work.” “Empower people to measure the system, never blame them.” “Those who write the plan, don’t fight the plan.” “Design it with the front-line people in mind.” “Allow the people to experiment, not management.” “I think this country needs an enema, and I think one is coming.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://theprocessfixer.com ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Christian Muntean, a master coach and leadership expert who works with owners and executive teams to build high performing companies. He explains why businesses need strong leaders, how a values-led approach automatically ensures all of a business’s leaders are pulling in the right direction and why personal development is the key to being a successful leader. This episode is also packed with simple exercises and changes you can make immediately to greatly improve your effectiveness as a leader. David helps owners and leaders build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS 20% of management time is wasted dealing with conflict resolution. Conflicts that largely arise because of a lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities. Putting in place a framework and a systematic approach to leading ensures issues are dealt with quickly and effectively, every time. Tackle the upstream causes of your issues. Identifying what is important to the business, its values, is a big part of what aligns the leaders, so they all make decisions through the same framework. The right culture underpins everything. Proper planning and processes reduce issues and therefore the chances of conflict arising. Personal development is leadership development. If you're not comfortable with yourself and feel you have to prove something to somebody, that will taint how you lead. BEST MOMENTS “Every problem is a leadership problem .” “The primary change that we made was just around culture.” “See the problem as a signal that the system can be improved. .” “A lack of confidence, or fears of any kind, is probably one of the biggest inhibitors of effective leadership at any level.” “Even at the highest level, the way you see yourself and your confidence has a huge impact.” “Marinate yourself in people that are more like who you want to become.” EPISODE RESOURCES Free assessment - https://www.christianmuntean.com/landing-pages/train-to-lead-self-assessment https://www.christianmuntean.com/landing-pages/how-to-accomplish-more-without-doing-more/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuntean Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Christian-Muntean/author/B07BQCS1FN ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Jeff Mask who's a high achiever in Fortune 10. He's taken a software company from $2 million to over $100 million and was able to achieve these things, whilst also focusing on his life outside of work, which he really values. Jeff explains how he kept his health, and well-being intact and continued to enjoy a successful home life while building that business. Today, Jeff, helps other CEOs to do the same, enabling them to become even more effective leaders. The sometimes surprising lessons he shares in this episode will help you to do the same. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS It is easy to destroy your mental, physical or emotional health when building a business. Putting family life on the back burner while you build your business, does not work. Your business is what you do, it is not your identity. Pivotal parts of your past are limiting you. Make peace with your past. When you as a CEO are in a strong place, you can fully support your team. Connect your personal purpose with your work. Fear renders you ineffective in many ways. Including fear of success. Before you take any action, pause and assess your motive. Investment translates to commitment and change. Don´t be afraid to charge a decent price for your service. BEST MOMENTS “I help CEOs unravel all that and get their mindset in a great place to grow their business confidently without losing their soul, their sanity or anything else .” “You can't powerfully create your future until you are powerfully at peace with your past .” “When you're doing purposeful work, it's actually energizing.” “The bigger and clearer the vision of tomorrow, the greater our ability to endure the stress, frustration and problems of today.” “People get preoccupied with being the human doing and forget to be a human being.” “When the leader sees the true human inside and genuinely loves that person, coaching becomes more natural.” “Learn how to surf on the waves (of life) and enjoy it and find true, deep meaning and joy in life, versus just hoping the waves will stop.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.jeffmask.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmask ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Jeff Mask who's a high achiever in Fortune 10. He's taken a software company from $2 million to over $100 million and was able to achieve these things, whilst also focusing on his life outside of work, which he really values. Jeff explains how he kept his health, and well-being intact and continued to enjoy a successful home life while building that business. Today, Jeff, helps other CEOs to do the same, enabling them to become even more effective leaders. The sometimes surprising lessons he shares in this episode will help you to do the same. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS It is easy to destroy your mental, physical or emotional health when building a business. Putting family life on the back burner while you build your business, does not work. Your business is what you do, it is not your identity. Pivotal parts of your past are limiting you. Make peace with your past. When you as a CEO are in a strong place, you can fully support your team. Connect your personal purpose with your work. Fear renders you ineffective in many ways. Including fear of success. Before you take any action, pause and assess your motive. Investment translates to commitment and change. Don´t be afraid to charge a decent price for your service. BEST MOMENTS “I help CEOs unravel all that and get their mindset in a great place to grow their business confidently without losing their soul, their sanity or anything else .” “You can't powerfully create your future until you are powerfully at peace with your past .” “When you're doing purposeful work, it's actually energizing.” “The bigger and clearer the vision of tomorrow, the greater our ability to endure the stress, frustration and problems of today.” “People get preoccupied with being the human doing and forget to be a human being.” “When the leader sees the true human inside and genuinely loves that person, coaching becomes more natural.” “Learn how to surf on the waves (of life) and enjoy it and find true, deep meaning and joy in life, versus just hoping the waves will stop.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.jeffmask.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmask ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Doug Bennett, the author of Think Simple Win Big, which explains how to build the business of your dreams with a few simple goals. Doug explains why goal setting is so powerful and how to do it in a way anyone can use to make fast progress in all areas of their lives. In particular, he shares advice on how to set goals your team will buy into, how to use tracking to maintain forward momentum, and exactly what to do if progress temporarily stalls. David helps owners and leaders build their businesses without having to do it all themselves so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS To give your children a head start in life get them into goal setting as soon as possible. Doug explains how. When you set and review your goals, you are feeding your subconscious. Reminding it what to focus on, so you work towards them virtually on autopilot. Write your goals down as if you have achieved them e.g. I am a good timekeeper. Start with 10 and write them down daily. Start with small goals to build confidence in your abilities. Your mindset is vital. Business owners need to get buy-in from their teams to achieve their goals. Reduce resistance by understanding what your team member´s priorities and goals are e.g. planning the work week, so people get more family time. Monitor progress effectively. Anticipate what resources are needed to achieve the goal ahead of time and act to fill those gaps before progress stalls. Use automation to improve workflow and avoid the frustration and negativity that delays generate. Put family time first and keep the channels of communication open. Often, people who feel trapped are cash-poor. Doug explains how to reverse this situation and free yourself. BEST MOMENTS “You´ve got to feed your subconscious this stuff (your goals) .” “It´s definitely all about your mindset. You have a choice; you can have a positive reaction to something or a negative reaction.” “It's resilience, and you just got to keep going.” “Now I'm being more Doug, I will attract people that like the Doug.” EPISODE RESOURCES Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Doug-Bennett/author/B08P93R5NF https://dougbennett.co.uk https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goals-do-come-true-with-doug-bennett/id1530802197 ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Lewis Crompton, a former counsellor and fully trained trader, who is on a mission to help 1 million families live with less stress and more fun through financial education and empowerment. Lewis explains why he chose to help 1 million people and why his goal includes helping people enjoy life more by reducing the stress they feel. He explains how he uses social media to maximise his reach and, why he teaches a trading system he developed. As well as talking about the role mindset plays in being a successful trader. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS Living under chronic stress, sucks the joy out of life and breaks down relationships, friendships and families. Improving your finances takes the pressure off of family life and enables you to make better decisions and do the right thing for yourself and others. Knowing how to budget and invest is just as important as knowing how to earn money. The trading and Forex education industry has a bad reputation, which is not entirely undeserved. Lewis explains how he cuts through this perception issue so he can still have a positive impact. Money is not everything, but it gives you freedom of choice which makes things easier. Most people can learn how to successfully trade for 30 minutes a day, enabling them to keep their jobs while they hone their skills. Mindset matters, if you believe you are blessed and good with money, that is the life experience you will have. Understanding your personality type will help you to understand your tendencies including those that can get in your way when trading. Using Lewis´s Star Trading method can legally be done in the UK without paying tax. How is explained in the episode. BEST MOMENTS “We're just chronically stressed, chronically worried. That stops us having fun, that breaks down relationships.” “Families are such an important dynamic for how society operates and works. If we can change that for more people, then we change the whole of society .” “It's not get-rich-quick, you do have to learn a skill set.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/@withlewiscrompton https://startradingnow.com/events/forex-in-five https://startradingnow.com https://startradingnow.com/podcast ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Andy Lee, who is the founder of Parallaxes Capital, an alternative asset manager and a market leader in monetising tax-receivable agreements on behalf of investors. Andy helps companies and organisations access tax receivables as an asset class rather than as a cost. He also explains how companies can take latent assets and use them to generate cash now. Before walking you through how to spot a gap in a market, educate customers about your unique and new service and scale your business. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS Parallaxes Capital accesses and deploys funds that others overlook as sources. If you can claim tax (VAT) back e.g. £100 but need the cash today, Parallaxes Capital will give you a percentage of your refund immediately e.g. £90, then claim the full £100 and wait to receive that money. Not many businesses or entities are aware that they can improve their cash flow using this technique. Many companies are not leveraging the way the tax system works to finance their endeavours. There are many ways companies can take an asset that is sitting there making nothing and use it to generate cash now. Some of which are discussed during the episode. Every person you hire needs to add to your bottom line, not just cover what you pay them. Marketing is equally as important as product development. You have to do both in tandem. Don´t overpromise. People appreciate integrity. BEST MOMENTS “We provide liquidity for assets that are otherwise unloved or stranded.” “It's a nascent asset class, and candidly, it's one of those things where it's all about education.” “You help people to access these tax receivables as an asset class, rather than as a cost.” “The price that you're willing to pay is entirely dictated by the value perceived to have been delivered to you.” “That's a latent asset that can be converted into cash.” “Many people spend too much time working on the product. They don't work enough on the marketing of their product.” “Good growth is when every incremental individual you add, not only pays for themselves, they also deliver you a return.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-andy https://parallaxescapital.com ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David, who has created and sold many businesses, shares seven things you should not do when selling your business. Often, these relatively simple errors end up costing you a lot of money and making it far harder to sell, so the consequences of making these mistakes are serious. David explains why these mistakes are so easy and common and, most importantly, how to avoid making them yourself. Including some things you need to start doing years before you eventually sell your business. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS At some stage, the majority of successful entrepreneurs end up selling a business. Even people who have no intention of selling their business end up doing so at some point. They get sick, priorities change, or their children do not want to inherit the business. Running a business as an asset that you will one day sell, pushes you to build a far better business. To be saleable a business needs a strong team, good processes, decent infrastructure, a sound culture and great products or services. All of which will also boost profits while you own it. Your business should be able to run without you, so you can take time off when you want. This has the added benefit of making it easier to sell. Sell to the right buyer, usually you will be partnering with them for months while you hand the business over. Do full due diligence on the buyer. The last thing you need is for the deal to fall through after months of work. Don´t get distracted, keep your business performing while the deal goes through. If sales drop off the buyer will likely pull out. Have someone working alongside you on the marketing and selling process. They will provide perspective and help keep things on track. BEST MOMENTS “Having an exit plan for a business, even if you don't want to sell it right now, can help you to avoid making common business errors.” “Do not ignore the chemistry with a potential buyer. You have to be able to get along. You have to be able to come to reasoned and rational decisions together. .” “Don't get distracted by anything other than cash, profit, people and service.” “Complete on the deal emotionally.” “Remove that dependency on you.” ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Michael Greenberg, the CEO of 3rd Brain Automation, which digitizes and automates operations. He takes business problems and figures out which technology will solve the issue. Michael explains exactly how he and his team help business owners achieve unparalleled clarity, consistency, and confidence by leveraging automation, AI, global talent, and human-centred workflow design. David helps owners and leaders build their businesses without having to do it all themselves so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS For virtually every business problem there is a tech solution that can solve it or make things a lot easier. AI has the power to solve multiple problems. The fact that systems can be hard to integrate e.g. the most popular ERPs do not talk with the most popular CRMs can be overcome. You need to nail your processes before you can introduce the right tech. Use AI to help you record your current processes and create flow charts, Michael tells you how. Not everything can be automated. Train your AI to immediately route these things to a human. Human solution providers should be using tech tools to solve problems faster. Your AI chatbot must be backed up 24/7 by humans your customers can easily reach. If a customer is talking to AI, tell them. If you don´t, they will never trust you again. Much of the most important knowledge resides in the heads of employees. Use technology to capture that knowledge and make it more widely available. Companies that prioritise digital operations end up with technologies that work smoothly together. The ROI on digital automation is very fast, less than a year and is usually between 75% and 150% initially and up to around 300% a few years later. Technology frees people up to do other more important tasks e.g. develop new products. It does not have to result in job losses. BEST MOMENTS “Too many tech guys try to jam in a solution that does not quite fit.” “Make sure people are aware they are speaking with an AI .” “The outcome is consistency, clarity, capacity, confidence, and, ultimately, cash flow.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.3rdbrain.co Playbook - https://digital-ops.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://gentof.tech Socials @gentoftech ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

During this episode, David explains how to create an environment that boosts productivity and workflow. He shares a simple 5 step process any leader can use regardless of the industry they work in to coach and nurture their team. To motivate them, gain their trust, lead by example, remain calm under pressure and get everyone pulling in the same direction and following the right plan. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS At this time the world needs exceptional leaders. Everyone prefers to work for people they like and trust. For leaders who create a culture of togetherness and collaboration. People leave companies when they are poorly led. That costs a fortune. Good leaders also make great coaches, they nurture talent. Create an inspiring vision. People need a really compelling reason to follow your lead. Motivate your team. People are motivated by three things, achievement, relationship and growth. Motivation is intrinsic and extrinsic. Make a clear plan and execute it. David recommends using the 12-week year approach. He explains why and how to do it, in the podcast. Include how you are going to manage change in your plan. Create trust. You need to care personally about the members of your team and achieving your objectives. When building trust make sure you do not use techniques like manipulative insincerity. Lead with calm, develop your communication skills and work on your personal development to make it easier to do this. BEST MOMENTS “The type of leaders that really bring out the best in people really strive to improve .” “People leave bad managers, not bad companies.” – Marcus Buckingham “If you can link what the organization is going to achieve to what the people, individually in their roles, are going to achieve, then you make that motivation very personal to them.” “Celebrate successes along the way, rather than just waiting for the end game.” “People leave bad managers, not bad companies.” “10% of customer satisfaction earns you 46% more trust.” EPISODE RESOURCES Radical Candor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-What-Want-Saying-ebook/dp/B01LW1LESC ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Alex Norian MD of IWN Accountancy. His focus is on helping business owners, landlords and high net worth individuals manage their money. He and David discuss the reaction and the immediate impact the changes announced during the autumn statement are having on UK businesses. Including, how to analyse the impact it has on your business. Alex also talks through using NI rebates, structuring businesses as a group, SSEs, inheritance planning, leveraging exit options, EMIs and more. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST! https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS ● The UK´s growth year to date has been lower than for most of the world´s large economies. ● Interest rates are set to fall, but slowly. ● Outsourcing some roles can help to reduce the impact of the NI changes. ● All businesses will be impacted by inheritance tax, not just farms. Planning ahead so that those who are due to inherit have the cash available to pay the tax bill matters, especially when it comes to business continuity. ● The capital gains tax rates were 10 and 20%, they were increased to 18 and 24%. Selling assets earlier can help to minimise the impact of this change. ● Investigate the use of Substantial Shareholding Exemptions (SSE) and group structures to help to reduce tax when assets are sold. ● Having an exit plan for your business is now vital. ● When budgetary changes are announced, always review the impact it will have on your business and future plans. ● Hone your cashflow monitoring processes. BEST MOMENTS “It's just about taking professional advice and reviewing your estate, and your medium-term plans.” “I'm a strong advocate of the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast.” “Leverage technology to make life as easy as possible.” “There wasn't actually an increase in capital gains tax rates for residential landlords.” “Restructuring into a group is worth considering. “ “They've got to find that money personally to pay the tax, even though the asset they're inheriting is a company.” “Sophisticated planning can be put in place to significantly reduce your capital gains tax bill.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-norian-fcca-a6b595168 https://iwnaccountancy.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David explains how to present and speak with confidence at meetings, a skill that anyone who wants to progress their career or build their own company needs to master.  This highly effective way of communicating also improves how you plan and lead your team in day-to-day settings. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST!  https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to take responsibility for the reactions and decisions people make after they have listened to you. Accept that what you say plays a role in what action they will take. Think of speaking to others as a privilege, something you get to do, rather than have to do. Be creative in the way you communicate. Preparation is essential, think about what you want your audience to know, think and feel.  Be clear in your mind what actions you want them to take after listening to you. What are you trying to motivate them to do? Using the right structure for your presentation is vital. In the episode, David explains how to use the Pentagon model to overcome any doubts your audience may have. Use what-ifs to persuade people of the importance of implementing what you are suggesting. Focus on the outcomes you want. Involve your audience in your presentation. David provides some examples of how to do this. Avoid using accusatory language. The way you pace your delivery matters. BEST MOMENTS “What you're doing with communication is you're helping people to achieve a better state, helping people to learn, helping people to understand.” “It´s not about you, it´s about them (your audience)… see it as an act of service.” “The meaning of your communication is the response that you get.” “Use examples in your talk to enliven all senses and then ask questions to empower them.” “In your delivery make sure you are empowering people.” ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Rob Bell, a British Broadcast journalist who's well-known for tales of adventure, engineering feats and industrial history programmes. Recently, he has refocused and is currently exploring how male relationships and male communities can be improved in society.  David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST!  https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons KEY TAKEAWAYS Only 27% of men in the USA have 6 friends. In the UK,  only 1 in 5 men have any friends. Often, friendships are born out of and maintained through shared experiences. Committing to regularly do things together builds strong friendships, but you need to structure these meetups, so people turn up often enough. Social media is helpful, but in-person contact matters too. The new ways society requires us to communicate, and act can make some people fear saying the wrong thing to the point where they say nothing and never connect. Bonding while enjoying a walk, run or skiing provides a chance to talk. Research shows that men and women build and maintain friendships differently. Authenticity is key. Show empathy and be willing to be vulnerable. If you go into business with a friend, be clear about what the exit strategy is. Be intentional about your friendships, really commit. BEST MOMENTS “It's perhaps a bit of a rarity amongst males to have a strong network of friends.” “That shared experience is key.” “I am a broadcaster, but I am not an extrovert….my go-to is actually to be very introverted.” “I find that structure really helps.” “Sometimes these little snippets are the kind of little top-up that you need just to check in and connect.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-bell-36155813 https://podcast.sketchplanations.com Radical Candor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-Revised-Updated-Saying/dp/1529038340 https://andysmanclub.co.uk A study that shows that modern men have fewer friends - https://www.americansurveycenter.org/why-mens-social-circles-are-shrinking Male loneliness epidemic in the UK - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7488709/One-five-men-no-friends-loneliness-epidemic-leaves-thousands-living-isolation.html ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David shares 8 leadership skills that when learnt and applied well can turn a good leader into a great one. We are living in an increasingly complex world. The leadership of the past won't help you in the world of the future.  People are too well informed, and things move too fast for the traditional lead and command approach to work. Today´s leaders must lead by example and empower their teams to take the right action quickly. David shares the 8 attributes today´s leaders need to cultivate to ensure that they can do that effectively. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST!  https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons    KEY TAKEAWAYS The traditional lead and control approach no longer works. Empowerment is more important. Great leadership makes a huge difference when it comes to staff retention. Replacing someone and getting them productive typically costs between £15k and £50k, so good leaders are vital. Great leaders create strategies for the future and select the right people to deliver them. Tailored support is essential. People need the right skills and tools to be able to grow and be empowered to deliver your vision. Make sure everyone feels heard. Effective communication is a crucial leadership goal. Keep in touch with the change as it is happening. Spot problems bubbling up and tackle them before they become a crisis. Great leaders have very strong emotional intelligence. That starts with self-awareness, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and your natural orientations. A good understanding of your own emotional intelligence can help you to align the team to either avoid a crisis or take fast action in a crisis. Learn to keep your cool under any circumstances. BEST MOMENTS “A leader creates a vision …. and works to a longer horizon.” “How well do you as a leader, bring people together and motivate them as individuals to work together and all pull in the same direction?.” “How do you show up each day? … The behaviors you exhibit will be copied and emulated by people that respect you.” “Being an agent for change is not just coming up with ideas, and then swanning off to let everybody else deal with the chaos that you've created.” “Delegate how that crisis is handled.” “How comfortable are you taking a calculated risk, both to prevent a crisis and to resolve one?” EPISODE RESOURCES Maslow - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760 ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Dr Shalini Jain and Dr Shailendra Jain. They are renowned business professors and global marketing and brand management thought leaders. Today, they and David look at what happens when brands let their employees, partners, financiers and customers down by failing to follow their brand values. They share 8 principles any business can use to avoid making a mistake or giving into temptation and transgressing. As well as explaining how to recover and realign if a transgression does occur. David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm, Download David's Free Guide '3 reasons you will never sell your business and how to fix it FAST!  https://businessbreakthrough.live/3reasons/3-reasons  KEY TAKEAWAYS People no longer just believe the marketing; they research whether firms live by the principles they expound. Gen Z will soon be the largest consumer group - they really care about brand values. Living up to brand values is an ongoing endeavour, you will always be tweaking what you do. Even good brands can make mistakes or be tempted to transgress. Be transparent. Never use the say-nothing approach. When something goes wrong, immediately acknowledge the pain. Putting profit before all else never works e.g. thinking the profit you will make will more than cover having to pay compensation. By doing the right thing Tylenol increased sales by 40%. Other examples are shared. Founding your business on strong principles and following them energises your business. They fuel you and push you to always do better. When you and your team strive to work in line with your principles the probability of brand transgressions minimises. Company culture decides whether your employees will follow brand values.   BEST MOMENTS “We have found that if you are transparent, treat lives with dignity and do the right thing, you cannot fail to make a profit.” “Both positive and negative outcomes lead back to leadership.” “When a brand transgresses the news spreads at lightning speed.” “When these are the principles that are the wind behind your wings .. the probability of brand transgressions minimizes.” “Acknowledge the pain and the hurt of the victims right away.” “Don´t shy away from your mistakes.” RESOURCES https://www.brandtransgressions.com Book - https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Brand-Transgressions-Principles-Transform/dp/150152108X Volkswagen scandal - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-34324772 Tylenol - https://univpgri-palembang.ac.id/case_study/tylenol-scandal-and-crisis-management ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David looks at one of the biggest reasons businesses fail – a lack of cashflow. A problem that can, on occasion, even lead to profitable companies having to close their doors. The higher cost of materials and labour coupled with increasing tax take, and downward pressure on what they can charge is leading to more firms experiencing severe cashflow issues. David explains what business owners can do to relieve some of that pressure and have access to the money that is necessary to buy the materials needed to fulfil their next order and keep the lights on.   To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS ●     Businesses are finding mastering cashflow increasingly difficult. ●     Worries about having enough cash available to pay tax bills are widespread. ●     Some businesses are afraid to take advantage of things like R&D tax credits because they worry it will trigger a compliance check. ●     Being able to create, manage and multiply cash flow through a business is essential. ●     Create a cashflow forecast as well as a sales forecast. ●     Your cashflow forecast needs to cover a rolling 13 weeks. ●     When your business is cash rich take advantage of those periods to invest and get things done. ●     Make sure you are clear about what your net profit is and the break-even point for each product or service and its timing. ●     Getting paid in advance makes a huge difference to cashflow. David shares several ways to do that. ●     Make it easy for customers to pay you. ●     Remind customers when payment is due and chase up late payers at an early stage. BEST MOMENTS “Cash is a perennial problem…. Everything affects cashflow.” “When you go through a cash flow challenge you learn so that you can prevent future cash flow problems.” “I've seen this as a problem in businesses of all shapes and sizes, £100 million business, as well as £100,000 a year turnover business.” “Make sure that you understand, where the money's moving, but also the timing.” “Find someone who's good with a spreadsheet and make sure that you know where the movement is in your business. It´s a game-changer.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://alexanderclifford.co.uk/blog/hmrc-compliance-check-for-r-and-d-tax-credits ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live  

For this episode, David is joined by Jamie Waller, who's an award-winning entrepreneur, an author and dyslexic, who also has ADHD. He's on a mission to share and demonstrate the many benefits that Dyslexia has for individuals, businesses, and the wider world.  Jamie is helping people everywhere to understand that thinking differently actually has a significant upside. It helps you to see solutions others miss. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS 35% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. Dyslexia comes in many forms. It affects people very differently. People with dyslexia are curious about everything. That pushes them to explore lots of business ideas and solutions. Almost every dyslexic person has a strong hatred of injustice. There are downsides to dyslexia and ADHD. It is really easy for a young person with the condition to take wrong turns in their lives. You do not need to take the academic path to be hugely successful. Lots of successful entrepreneurs get started by providing services e.g. window cleaners, plumbers etc. Take advantage of the help the government and charities offer. The Prince´s Trust is excellent. Take every opportunity to learn. Diverse workforces make better decisions. People with dyslexia make decisions faster and can do so even when information is limited. They are also less likely to simply follow the herd. Having a strong purpose provides great motivation. BEST MOMENTS “If you look at all of what people now class as the positive strength of dyslexia. Well, they map identically to the strengths of an explorer.” “I spend a lot of time speaking to people now about dyslexia and it being a superpower.” “35% of entrepreneurs are considered to be dyslexic in the US and the UK.” “I always knew that I could make money. I didn't know what I was going to do, but I knew I would work for myself.” “I would like to see more businesses think about dyslexic thinking as part of their diversity and inclusion strategy.” “Your purpose can be very individual.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-waller-0b04063 https://jamiewaller.co.uk/ Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07DZ1RKTC https://www.redonline.co.uk/red-women/blogs/a31130149/kelly-hoppen-business-advice https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David shares the 7 things you need to do to have a business that is going to scale without you being there. This approach also solves the 3 main problems that most businesses have. You just have to follow it to end up with a business that has the right beliefs, the right patterns of behaviours and the right skills, which means that you're able to work through the fundamental business challenges. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Knowing your why, your purpose, and what your business is there to achieve. Even if you love your business and love being there you should still build it in a way that ensures it can thrive even if you can´t be there. A business that relies on one person being there is weak because if anything happens to that person the business can easily collapse. Everyone´s lives evolve. Even someone who is a workaholic can end up not wanting to spend every hour working on their business. Work on your presence, and on how you show up. It has a huge impact on how effective a leader you can be. Get your proposition right. Package your product or service to appeal to and tempt more buyers. Prioritise effectively. Driving momentum is vital. David provides several practical ways to do that. If everything is focused on immediate-term, short-term income you won't be building any equity value in the business. BEST MOMENTS “Many business owners are feeling trapped in their businesses.” “If things get too hard, the business owner potentially just gets frustrated because… things don't really move forward.” “You've got to have a clear plan for your business that's easy to understand.” “Having a mechanism for driving progress in the business that doesn't rely on you being the decision maker all of the time, is a crucial ingredient.” ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David provides you with some excerpts of an interview he has done with the British broadcast journalist and TV presenter Rob Bell. Rob is best known for his programmes about engineering, industrial history and pursuing outdoor adventure.  Recently, Rob has started exploring how society and organisations can encourage male friendships and positive male communities. That is what they discuss today. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of business leaders present themselves as unrelenting decision-makers who are always driving forward, as being alphas. Most of the world´s biggest business leaders are not naturally extroverted or charismatic. Great leaders don´t have to posture, they use their words and actions to motivate and lead. Being authentic and vulnerable resonates with others. If you never say sorry, admit someone else´s idea is better than yours or show empathy, you end up isolating others. Maintaining a persona burns a lot of energy, you really do need to be yourself. BEST MOMENTS “I´m not alpha at all.” “People know that they (authentic leaders) mean it because of the way they behave.” “You have to be you to be the best you can.” “How genuine they are gives me goosebumps…it´s important to encourage people to be real.” “Friendship is not needing to worry about who you are and how you come across.” “Radical candour is where you care personally and challenge directly… you are more likely to find that in friendship groups.” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-bell-36155813 Rob Bell on friendships - https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/03/met-friends-every-tuesday-22-years-21877845 Radical Candor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-Revised-Updated-Saying/dp/1529038340 ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David explains how to increase your prices while winning more customers. Providing you with the chance to make higher profits x2. Something that sounds impossible but is actually not that difficult to do. David shares four steps you can take today to review what you charge and raise your prices in a way that benefits your bottom line, keeps existing customers loyal while attracting new ones. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Even though costs are constantly rising many business owners are afraid to put their prices up. A recent survey shows that customers are willing to pay more provided the service is excellent. Yet many business owners don´t believe this. Overcome your limiting beliefs about pricing. Be transparent with your customers. Share some of why you need to put prices up. Virtually every business can put their prices up by 5% without damaging their customer relationship. If your prices haven't gone up by the cost of inflation, your prices have gone backwards. Understand your market position. It impacts the type of customer you attract and therefore what they will pay. When working out your pricing factor in the benefit your product or service brings to your customers. Bundling enables you and the customer to get more out of each transaction. Make things easier for your customer e.g. deliver within a time slot they choose. Improve how you market what you sell.  Reward customers for referrals. BEST MOMENTS “Money is the measure of the perceived value that you bring.” “It is rare to find a business that has resolutely charged what they're worth.” “Give your customers a quick win, so they'll be so pleased with their return on investment.” “Reduce customer effort or perceived effort .” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. Institute of Customer Service Survey - https://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/jan-24-ukcsi ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David provides you with excerpts of a full interview he has recorded with Dr Shalini Jain and Dr Shailendra Jain. Both of whom are renowned business professors and global thought leaders in marketing and brand management. They discuss what happens when brands transgress and how to get the balance between your personal and business brand right. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS The values of your business are a big part of your brand. If you want to create a strong brand be transparent about your values and stand by them.  When you act outside of your stated values, people notice, and it damages your brand. If you want to attract decent people you need to be very clear about what you stand for and what you don´t. In some companies employees are pressuring their employers to do more for the environment. Many companies are so driven by helping the environment that they are doing things that make it harder for them to compete in the market. Patagonia is an example of this.  Some companies do things they know are wrong or illegal because they can make more money. Yet, studies show that it's the honest, ethical companies that make higher profits over the long term. BEST MOMENTS “The book talks about large corporations, but an entrepreneur can get inspired by these organizations and start working on creating a blueprint.” “If you start as an organization with these principles firm in mind … the principles are the wind behind your wings,” “We refer to transgressions as violations of expectations that stakeholders have of companies.” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. Managing Brand Transgressions book - https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Brand-Transgressions-Principles-Transform/dp/150152108X ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David shares 3 things you can do to move from feeling stuck to stacked. A simple approach that will take you from being unsure of what to do next and feeling a bit trapped to being unleashed, reinspired, and transformed. David also shares a bit more of his personal story explaining why he decided to start the Business With Purpose podcast and how it is going to benefit you as a listener. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Sixty per cent of businesses fail by year 3. So, if you have been in business for 3 years or more you are already in the top 40% of business owners.  Even when running a successful business, it is easy to feel stuck. 45% of SME owners feel that way. Fortunately, you don´t need to be one of them. What you believe has a massive impact on how you feel and act. If you believe that you can´t move forward, you won´t be able to do so. Regularly, sit down and evaluate what you believe and change any beliefs that are holding you back. Address any negative behaviour patterns, David shares some examples, in the podcast. Fix any skill gaps. Create a business with purpose to become the leader you want to be. With every challenge there is also an upside. BEST MOMENTS “If you've been running your business for three years, you're already in the top 40% of business owners, and well on the way .” “Businesses are the best solvers of problems on the planet.” “Look at scenarios objectively and craft your own path, rather than being pulled by the business, pulled by the market.” “Instead of thinking, how can I do this? Think, who can I ask to do this?” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode of the Business With Purpose podcast, David is joined by Jamie Waller a serial entrepreneur. Jamie, who is dyslexic, has built and sold numerous businesses over the past 20 years. He is currently running several global businesses and is an author. His latest book The Dyslexic Edge explores why so many people with dyslexia are successful entrepreneurs and leading thinkers.  It is written for people with and without dyslexia. Everyone who reads it learns how these successful people live, what their mindset is and how anyone can apply a similar approach to their lives. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS You don´t need a new idea to start a business. pick something and do it better than the existing providers. Spend time with people you admire to learn. They don´t have to own huge businesses to be great mentors. Businesses that take diversity and inclusion seriously, make better decisions. Businesses need to actively recruit people with dyslexia because they bring a different way of thinking to the table. People with dyslexia see the cause of the problem faster.  People with dyslexia are not afraid of making decisions even when there is not a lot of information available. Seeing things differently often leads to spotting solutions others have missed. BEST MOMENTS “Life is a journey; we have to climb that ladder…just get going. The worst you can do is just do nothing.” “You don't need to be an inventor to become an entrepreneur. You could simply do something slightly different or better than somebody else.” “I would like to see more businesses start to think about dyslexic thinking as part of their diversity and inclusion strategy.” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-waller-0b04063 Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07DZ1RKTC https://www.madebydyslexia.org Insights Discovery - https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For the first episode of the Business With Purpose podcast, David Roberts looks at the importance of a business having a purpose that goes beyond profit. Something many of the world´s most successful entrepreneurs, for example, Richard Branson, have done. David talks about what a business with purpose looks like and why running one benefits you just as much as it does your customers, employees, and the wider community. Before briefly explaining how he will help you uncover the true purpose behind your business, then use that information to build a highly profitable company you are proud to own and love working in. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS People who get into business are problem solvers. Solution providers. A business with purpose is a company that does its thing with a deeper sense of purpose than just making a profit. Businesses with purpose are run by and staffed by people willing to go above and beyond, have a positive impact and solve long-term problems. Purpose-driven businesses collaborate with other like-minded companies to achieve their aim. It´s OK to make a profit, after all, that is the engine that keeps the business going and able to have a positive impact. Being a business owner can help you to have a greater impact in the world. BEST MOMENTS “The brands that will thrive in the coming years are the ones that have a purpose beyond profit.” – Richard Branson “Trapped inside every business with problems is a business with purpose.” “They look after their customers, and they create loyalty amongst their customers because they do such a good job for them.” “Within the challenge lies a great opportunity.” “It's very, very easy to then lose sight of why you started this thing in the first place.” “This show is to help business leaders, business owners who may be feeling trapped, who may be feeling stuck, who may be a bit frustrated.” EPISODE RESOURCES Do you want free coaching with David? Now is your chance. On launch day, 13th November 2024, download and listen to all 6 of the launch episodes for the Business With Purpose podcast and send proof you have done so to David at david@peoplewithpurpose.live. The first 10 people pulled out of the draw will win free coaching with David and 20 others the chance to meet him and see him recording the Business With Purpose podcast, live in the studio. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this episode, David makes a surprise announcement about this podcast and what he is going to do next. He also shares what hosting 287 episodes of the People with Purpose Podcast has taught him, including the 5 most important insights his nearly 150 guests have left him with. Five lessons that are sure to help you to understand the power of having a purpose, identify yours and leverage it to enable you to do amazing things. To have an impact on the lives of others that you would never have imagined was possible. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min    KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding what you are doing and why gets you out of bed in the morning and keeps you going when things get tough. Make sure your purpose is meaningful to you, understand your reasons, why you are doing what you are doing. Your reason to be, (your ikigai) is important. David explains the steps you need to take to identify it. Putting your energy into something that is outside of yourself helps you to cope with your demons.  Find the things you are good at and get better at them. It is important to make sure that you get properly rewarded for what you do. Don´t shortchange yourself. Find rituals that give you energy e.g. journaling or going for a daily walk. Use the right language when speaking to yourself (your inner voice) and with others. Language is really powerful.  Listen to the way people speak and the kind of words they use. This helps you to build strong connections with others. Looking to the future is essential if you want to live with purpose.   BEST MOMENTS “People with purpose make a difference and I definitely believe that is true.” “If you make it meaningful, then your time on this wonderful planet will not be wasted. .” “You just need to believe in something and believe that it's important enough to take action on it and to never give up.” “Because you get to choose, choose to do the things that you love.” “If you base your value on what other people think, then you might be hampering your progress.” “The words that you choose can make the world a better place.” “Always remember that if you want to land on your feet, you first need to jump.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Lee - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112584 Ikigai book collection - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaizen-Ikigai-Journey-Books-Collection/dp/9124352152 ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils  CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose  David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_  Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live 

For this episode, David is joined by Santa Mike, a professional Santa who has been playing Santa for nearly 40 years. During which time he has met and delighted thousands of children. So, unsurprisingly, his children´s books are incredibly popular. Santa Mike has become good at telling stories that help people to decide what to buy and share. A skill that has also turned him an incredibly adept salesperson. During the episode, he shares what he has learnt about sales and explains how giving gifts and showing appreciation can have a positive impact on company culture. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS ●     When selling find a story that fits. Stories generate emotions. When you engage people´s emotions they are far more motivated to genuinely understand how what you are selling benefits them and buy. ●     It is important to show your employees, friends, family and those who provide you with services that you appreciate them, and to do so year-round. ●     Simple things like regularly thanking your staff makes a huge difference. They love receiving thank you cards, as do customers. ●     Customers that you thank are highly likely to recommend you to others. ●     How you act is what you become, so it is easier than you think to turn a poor culture around. When you pretend to value staff and start taking action very quickly you genuinely do end up valuing them. ●     If you are kind to people they are less likely to be unkind to you. ●     Stories are powerful, you can use them to help you to stop yourself from staying awake worrying. Santa Mike explains how. ●     Share the experience of people who have bought your product or used your service.   BEST MOMENTS “If you act a certain way and keep acting a certain way, you will become that way.” “Worrying about a problem that hasn't happened yet. You're borrowing tomorrows worries. Leave it till tomorrow. Enjoy today.” “Value your children. If you're grownups listening to this, your children are working really hard. Being a kid is not an easy job….give them an extra hug.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-facherty-henley-santa-storyteller-author-05984731 https://henleysanta.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Henley-Santa/author/B07Z9JLPX1 mikefacherty@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464940607112355     ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT   Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live  

In this episode, David explains, in detail, how to encourage your team to use their initiative. To recognise what needs to be done, then, get on and do it. When your team is capable of taking the initiative, things happen faster, their understanding of what the business needs improves, and they deliver a far better service.   Empowering people in this way also helps to build confidence, improves skills and makes it easier to retain the best team members. The strategy David shares to improve your team´s ability to use their initiative is not hard to implement, yet it is still incredibly effective. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Genius is initiative on fire. People need to know that if they have an idea they have your permission to act on it. If you want people to take the initiative make sure they are engaged and motivated. The strategic part of making sure people are able to take initiative is ensuring that the purpose of the business is clear and well communicated. Set parameters that make it safe for people to take the initiative and solve a problem there and then e.g. give an instant refund without referring to a supervisor for permission when the purchase is under £100. Get everyone actively involved in improving processes and products. Use rewards and competitions to encourage people to take the initiative. BEST MOMENTS “Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.” “Your individuals are going to be motivated by different things. There are nine motivators .” “Encourage people to make suggestions, not just to identify the problem, but also where there's a potential solution.” “Make sure there's a feedback loop for people, so people know what their suggestions have gone and the opportunity to be part of the change if they want it .” EPISODE RESOURCES How leaders can and must leverage motivation – the 9 types of motivation explained - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-can-and-must-leverage-motivation/id1610709739?i=1000672637018  ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Ashley Stanford, who is a digital marketing, freelancing, and event expert. She is the co-founder and vice president of Ice Cream Social. They discuss how to move with the times in a digital and social media environment that is in a constant state of flux. How to use some basic principles to ensure that no matter what changes you keep up and continue to run effective digital marketing campaigns. The advice and tips that Ashley shares work for every type of business regardless of size or the market they are targeting. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min    KEY TAKEAWAYS Whilst the channels and tactics that work are constantly changing the principles remain the same. You can use AI to generate content faster and make it more polished. Ashley explains how. But the human touch is still essential. Most small businesses operate in survival mode. Pause to work out who your customers are. Doing that produces amazing growth. Always analyse the results of your campaigns, so the next one is more effective. Every customer you have has the potential to be an influencer. They will all share their experience, at some point. Using rewards and gamifying, incentive-based social sharing, massively boosts the effectiveness of campaigns.  Centre marketing around the benefits of your product or service, not the features. You need full control of your brand, money and customer data to be able to successfully pivot. Something all businesses have to do regularly. Periodically review your personal goals. Your life changes and you evolve, and so does what you want. Event marketing that is immersive and engages all of the senses is powerful. People feel compelled to use their phones to share it. If you host an event, make it worth people´s while to attend. Time is precious to them.   BEST MOMENTS “Things are changing pretty quickly with social media continuously advancing quicker than ever, with AI and influencers.” “Who is your target audience, and how do they spend their time online? That will help you decide where to hang out.” “Turn every single customer that you have into an influencer for your brand.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://icecreamsocial.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstanford https://www.amazon.co.uk/Desire-Map-Experience-Guide-Creating/dp/B00H9I1ORY ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David explains why your beliefs could be holding you and your business back. Importantly, he also shares simple tactics you can use to change them so that you can make progress again.  If you are a leader who is feeling stuck, and constrained by the situation you are in, applying the advice in this episode will play a key role in getting you unstuck. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min  KEY TAKEAWAYS Your beliefs impact problem-solving and decision-making. As a child we form our belief system based on experiences, socialisation and other factors. At some point, those beliefs hold us back from going into certain situations. Conviction is the strongest belief. Often, they are a part of our identity, but they can still be changed. In challenging situations start each meeting with what is going well and what you are already doing to address the problems. David shares a simple way to prove to yourself and your team that you can solve problems. Thus, neutralising the negative belief that you don´t have the ability to overcome the challenge(s) you are currently facing. Use flipping the script as a way to use positive beliefs to overcome and quieten negative beliefs. David explains how during the episode. Identify core beliefs that serve you and work to change those that are not serving you. BEST MOMENTS “The problem is not the problem. The problem is the state that you go into as you approach the context where you think the problem is.” “The belief tells us whether we should or shouldn't go into this situation .” “If you start the meeting with what's going well, then actually that immediately lifts the vibe in the room.” “ There's ways to borrow belief and borrow advocacy that can help you .” EPISODE RESOURCES Part 1 of Enneagram patterns series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-1-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000670111087 Part 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-2-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000670853560 Part 3 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-3-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000671721027 Imran Amed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/imranamed ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Bob King, a sales expert, filmmaker and author. His book, The Joy of Closing, is the definitive guide to building trust, getting the deal and creating happy customers.  The way Bob approaches sales and closes deals is substantially different. But, when he explains his innovative approach you will immediately see the wisdom and be inspired to start to change the way you grow sales in your business. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Sales is about helping the potential customer to make a decision.  If you have a high decision rate, your closing rate will also be high. Believe in your product and understand how it benefits the customer. Getting someone to commit to anything is hard, including committing to buy from you. Being a great presenter does not seal deals. “greed tricks” are counterproductive. Pay each customer a sincere compliment. Bob explains how to learn this skill. Use Bob´s 3 reason framework, which he explains during the episode, to provide compelling reasons for them to buy.  Use your company story. Bob explains how. If you want to inspire commitment, you have to be committed. BEST MOMENTS “My goal … is to give them the information they need to make an informed decision, then do everything I can to prompt an impulse buy.” “A really great closer is part lawyer and part six-year-old.” “I advocate price conditioning throughout the pitch.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joy-Closing-Definitive-Building-Customers-ebook/dp/B0CKL4WYZQ https://www.joyofclosing.com https://www.tiktok.com/@joyfulcloser https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-king-7a37951  ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils  CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David explains how to interview and hire ambitious, driven people that are sure to benefit your business. He covers identifying specific traits and skills you need and attracting people who have them. David also explains how to develop a strong employer brand that will attract the right type of person. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min    KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a business is a lot like building a tribe, which is why you need a team that shares the same values and ambitions. Build your employer brand, what do you stand for? Bear in mind that people will research you as well as your company, so your employer (personal) brand needs to be strong. Don´t hire based on technical skills alone. Be clear about company values and how you expect people to behave in your job advert. Test your interviewees' understanding of your company´s values. Employee referral schemes can be a good way of quickly finding suitable candidates. Never compromise and hire someone you feel is not a good fit, no matter how desperate you are. BEST MOMENTS “If you're looking for a particular character trait, hire for it.” “If there's that incongruence, then some of that drive might be missing.” “If you're hiring for a leader or an influential role in particular, never, ever, ever, ever, hire somebody who can't tell you what your values are and how they relate to them.”   ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Kevin Henderson who is an experienced M&A lawyer, whose mission is to help people to get into the world of buying businesses. Doing so is a way to create the freedom that they want in their lives whilst also being business owners. Kevin covers identifying the right business to buy, spotting issues with it, raising funds, taking it over and potentially selling it. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS You can make enough money from a small business to match a professional corporate wage. Plus, you are building equity. Most business equity in the USA and Europe is in the hands of baby boomers, who need to retire. Many small businesses do not use technology, so improving processes to generate far more profit is easy. In the USA, you now only need to buy a majority of a business to secure a SBA loan. Do your due diligence. 40% of businesses lie about their finances. Be careful about how they handle expenses too. Buying a firm with just 1 or 2 big customers is risky. Spend at least the first year working directly in the business. Be prepared to occasionally step in to cover some of the manual work. If you plan to sell, plan ahead and make your business more attractive. Kevin explains how. Be realistic running a small business is still stressful. BEST MOMENTS “You can bridge a very large gap with seller financing.” “In approximately 40% of deals that he reviews …. they identify outright financial fraud.” “Focus on what we call enduringly profitable businesses.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Socials – @KHendersonCo https://www.mundanemillionaires.com ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_  Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live 

For this episode, David talks about why and how leaders can leverage motivation. Doing this impacts the way you recruit, manage, and reward your people. To help you to do this David explains how to use the motivational maps technique to do so. It enables you to work out which of the 9 types of motivators each team member is. Then, make sure that your organisation meets the needs of each type of motivator you have in your team. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Prioritise your people. When you look after them they look after your customers. Understand what motivates each individual and provide them with the leadership they need to be able to perform well. What motivates people changes depending on where they are in their lives. There are 9 different motivators. Ideally, you want the way you lead to be able to satisfy all 9 types of motivation. The defender is motivated by security, stability, and predictability. The star motivator seeks recognition and respect. Directors are one of the 3 power motivators. They seek influence and control. There are 3 types of growth motivators, one of which is creators. They are innovators. Ask how well does my organisation meet the needs of each motivator type. e.g. how well does my company make it easy for experts to acquire new knowledge? BEST MOMENTS “Understanding what motivates people, starting with yourself as the leader… helps you to create an environment where people's individual motivators can be met.” “It's incumbent on the leader of an organization to make sure that there's an environment where all nine of these motivators can be satisfied.” “Motivators are like the muscles in your business.” ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Brian Beckcom who is a computer scientist, philosopher, lawyer, and Aggies graduate (Texas A&M). He and David discuss a wide range of topics starting with the role education plays in creating a firm foundation on which to build success.  They also discuss how AI is going to impact our ability to communicate, how to use pacing and stories to be persuasive, and how taking the middle path leads to success while helping others. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS All successful people can work with groups, are self-motivated, and not afraid to set challenging goals. Successful businesses have a purpose that goes beyond making money. We are reaching the point where many people cannot tell the difference between AI and something a human has created.  Humans have always used stories to communicate and find common understanding.  Never start a persuasive conversation by telling someone that they are wrong.  Be realistic about what drives people and use that when trying to persuade others. By providing what others need, you can always make money ethically  Law is the manifestation of our ethical beliefs about certain things.   BEST MOMENTS “You have to have some purpose beyond making money.” “A moral person tries to get those economic incentives to line up with the moral incentives.” “I believe that in general the middle path is usually the correct one.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/brianbeckcomlawyer https://www.vbattorneys.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI5qM4nBh5xEZOb0jDfiAjw ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In this final episode of David's 3-part series on recognizing and changing behaviour patterns that block personal and professional growth, he explores the last 3 of the 9 Enneagram personality types, highlighting each type's negative behaviours and offering strategies for change. Today´s episode looks at enthusiasts, challengers, and peacemakers. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS Stop blaming external factors for your lack of progress. Instead, focus on addressing your shortcomings to resolve the issue. There is nothing wrong with being enthusiastic, but you can take on too much and become distracted. Pausing, reviewing, and prioritizing counters this. Challengers are decisive and self-confident, but they can get angry a lot, be self-righteous, and constantly blame others. Peacemakers are easy-going and agreeable people. But can be so desperate for harmony that they let things that need to be addressed go and be passive-aggressive.  Peacemakers need to be far more focused on the goal.   BEST MOMENTS “Observe these patterns of behaviour and once you´ve noticed work out how to reframe things.” “Once you make a decision, decide what you're going to do, then track it.” “Challengers are looking for control.” “What you suppress will be expressed.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Part 1 of series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-1-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000670111087 Part 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-2-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000670853560 Radical Candor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-What-Want-Saying/dp/B076MGXFWL   ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils  CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose  David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_  Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live 

Today, David is joined by DJ The Money Coach who is a US national and financial planner who has helped thousands of people to become financially free. He has shown them how to quickly pay off debt, reduce the amount of interest and fees they pay on things like their mortgage, and invest to quickly generate passive income. In this episode, you are going to learn about ways to save a lot of money and invest that you are not likely to have heard anywhere else. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min Learn How to Get a 6 Figure Income, 800 Credit Score, and Finally be Debt Free in 2024 with the Back 2 Basics Bundle for 90% off with DJ The Money Coachhttps://go.djthemoneycoach.com/abc-b2b  Interested in investing in Zanzibar? Fill out the form below and DJ's team will follow up with you: https://escapetozanzibar.com/investment-inquires/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Budgets are vital to achieving financial freedom, regardless of income level. Even Elon Musk has one. You can fix a poor credit score quicker than you think. The way you buy insurance matters. All consumer debt is bad, but some business debt is good.  Paying your mortgage bi-monthly can potentially save you a third of the interest. How long you are going to stay in your home plays a role in what type of mortgage you use. Creating a job replacing passive income is easier than you think. If you feel overwhelmed, start by making one change. It will prove to you that you can clear your debt and start generating income from investments.   BEST MOMENTS “Within 12 months of doing the action plan, I raised my credit score to 700.” “We show them how to leverage the tax laws, just like multinational companies do.” “Money's not everything, but 98% of the things that we do are based on the amount of money we have or the lack of it.” “Getting out of financial debt is just like weight loss.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://djthemoneycoach.com https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyFinance Call Toll-Free 866-395-3042 https://www.instagram.com/djthemoneycoach https://escapetozanzibar.com ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan, and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started, and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service, and make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David continues to talk about the patterns of behavior that are holding you back and how to change and overcome them. To help you to do this he uses the Enneagram personality definitions. In part 1, David covered reformers and helpers. For this episode, it is the turn of achievers, individualists, investigators, and loyalists. He explains how to recognize whether you are one of these personality types. Then, shares strategies to overcome the typical negative behavior patterns associated with each personality type. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min    KEY TAKEAWAYS Achievers want to win and are disappointed with coming second even when doing so means they have achieved a lot. For achievers, life can be disappointing. They are tough on themselves and fail to celebrate their smaller wins. Practicing gratefulness helps achievers to see and appreciate things more. Investigators overthink and are drawn to certainty and will not take risks. They tend to get frozen in place and do nothing. If you are an investigator ask yourself “What´s the worst that can happen?.” This enables you to put things in context and take action. Trust matters to loyalists, but they can struggle to find people they can trust and work with. BEST MOMENTS “Look at your emotional reactions and use that as a clue.” “If you relentlessly pursue that sense of achievement, you risk getting burnt out.” “Turn that “I have to” into a “I get to” and bring gratitude into your life.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Earlier episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/enneagram-part-1-what-patterns-of-behaviour-are/id1610709739?i=1000670111087 ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan, and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started, and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service, and make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Claudia Scott, Head of Underserved Entrepreneurship at Startup Junkie. She works with any would-be business owners who have historically been underserved, including,  immigrants, single mums, people from the LGBTQ community, those with criminal convictions and others. Claudia explains how this is done and how to use KIVA to secure funding. She also shares her journey, including how she ensured that Tourettes, OCD and anxiety did not stop her. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Claudia works with anyone who has been historically underserved. There is a lot of support and plenty of people to pitch to. When you have an idea clearly define what it is and what it achieves/solves. Once you are 100% clear on what it is, work out if it is viable. Do lots of research and be brutally honest. Initially, keep your day job and scale gradually. Don´t let disability hold you back. Don´t be too fast to judge. Give people more grace, very few people are truly mean. Start networking before you set up your business. BEST MOMENTS “What will get you a deal, help, or the capital is you sitting down and knowing your business and being able to talk about it.” “Think of all the things that can make your idea unsuccessful, if you still see the market, then full steam ahead.” “I wouldn't say I have encountered people that are just downright mean, they just don't know, they're ignorant.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://startupjunkie.org https://startupjunkie.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/claudiapscott https://www.facebook.com/claudiapscott claudia@startupjunkie.org ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

This episode is the first of a series in which David examines the patterns of behaviour that are holding many people back. He explains why a very high percentage of us feel trapped by some aspect of our lives. Then, he shares how you can use the 9 Enneagram types to better understand your personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Today, he looks at how people with reformers and helper personality types self-sabotage and how to stop doing that.   To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS   45% of business owners feel trapped in their business, and 85% of employees are not engaged with their work. Our natural fight or flight reflex plays a big role in our feeling trapped. We reflexively look for danger, so we always notice the negative more. Before you blame outside forces for making you feel trapped, first look at yourself. In particular, your beliefs, patterns and skills. Reformers are perfectionists. Often, they resent people who try to chivvy them along to get the job done on time. Helpers are people pleasers who can serve others to the point where they feel unable to charge enough and feel trapped. David explains how to stop doing this.     BEST MOMENTS “We get 60,000 thoughts in any day, 45,000 of which are negative thoughts.” “An excessive use of a strength or a preference can become a weakness, and it can lead to self-sabotage.” “A feeling that you can get if you're a people pleaser is guilt.”     EPISODE RESOURCES   Episode 261 · https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/calm-49-3-things-that-limit-your-potential-and-how-to-fix-them/id1610709739?i=1000664768164 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Ichazo https://www.enneagraminstitute.com     ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT   Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live  

For this episode, David is joined by Andrea Sampson, a former TEDx speaker coach, as well as the CEO and founder of Talk Boutique which helps people bring their stories to life and create more impact in the world. Andrea explains, in detail, how to use the Story Spine framework to create powerful stories that move your audience to action. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS Stories are a highly effective way to convey your message, but how you deliver them makes a big difference. Set the scene to engage your audience. Place the character(s) in their environment. At some point in the story you create a tension point, raise the stakes, and emotionally engage your audience. Drop hints that there is something big coming, an idea. Keep your audience predicting what comes next - engage their brains. Describe things in ways that engage people's senses e.g. the air smelled and tasted salty. The tone, texture, inflections, and rhythm of your voice are powerful. You need a key message, several messages that support that and some takeaways. Then you create the story. Come back to your high point at the end and re-state your main message. The most successful brands use stories to connect with people in memorable ways.     BEST MOMENTS ‘We're using all of these amazing elements of the story to engage the brain.” “Build out a one-sentence idea that is the North Star of that presentation.” “Leave people with a feeling, it is way more powerful.”   EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgwXuk-l0rb3bhAd2XwX3A https://www.linkedin.com/in/acsampson https://www.instagram.com/thisisandreasampson https://talkboutique.com     ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT   Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

In a follow-up from last Friday´s episode, David looks at what adults can learn from children. He explores the benefits of cultivating certain child-like qualities as adults, for example, curiosity, tolerance, inclusion and being fearless. David also explains how children can help us to live more in the moment and be more present. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS We all suffer from days where we feel conflicted. As adults, we are constantly working to conform. Sometimes in ways that do not reflect who we are and are not good for us. Societal norms push us to abandon some childlike qualities that can actually serve us and others well. There is a time and a place for behaving in certain ways. As adults we are taught to replace curiosity with judgement. Children are more open-minded about people and more tolerant. As adults, we need to learn to fear less. We let fear lock us into following restricted paths. Be more observant, notice the little things and give yourself time to reflect. Every day, ask yourself – “How can I be more childlike in a way that serves me?” BEST MOMENTS ‘Those on the fringes potentially begin to feel like they don't have a place in that mechanised or standardised environment,' ‘A lot of fear comes from experiences as a child where we speak up in childlike innocence and we get cut down.' ‘A child will focus on that thing that's there.' ‘They grow just a little bit every day, they learn something new.' ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Daniel Ludevig, who is a leadership coach and founder of the Modern Leader Community to discuss the qualities of a modern leader. Daniel shares the best way to learn the necessary skills to become a visionary, influential and authentic modern leader. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS A modern leader has a compelling vision. They strongly influence other people and have undeniable authenticity. Spreading learning leadership skills across 12 to 15 in 4-hour sessions, works better than completing a single course. Focus on applying one thing at a time. Addressing your negative thoughts and behaviour patterns is a big part of becoming an effective leader. Your personality traits are basically negative patterns of behaviour, which can be disrupted, which means you can change who you are. Most people are already leading in some area of their lives. 75% of our 60,000 daily internal thoughts are negative. Your inner critic is pulling you down. Being aware of your internal dialogue is a skill, which anyone can learn. Leaders need to be aware of their energy and that of others e.g. how engaged and enthusiastic people are. BEST MOMENTS ‘Leadership development is synonymous with personal development.' ‘We are all leaders in some areas of life.' ‘One of the most powerful things a leader can do is to learn how to take control of where their attention is' ‘Notice what is happening at the emotional level as well as at the content level of the conversation.' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/daniel.ludevig https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielludevig https://www.moveleadership.com ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David reflects on the transition from parenting a child to guiding an adolescent. Specifically, he looks at what the difference is between an adult and a child and how to recognise when it is time to start giving your child more responsibility. As well as how to help them to understand what becoming an adult means for them. The underlying message in this episode is to reflect on how we can modify our own behaviour as adults. To stop blaming and complaining and to take responsibility instead. Better outcomes will come from this.   To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min   KEY TAKEAWAYS     As your children age, the way you parent them needs to evolve. At the age of 12 or 13 many children want you to start treating them as adults. It is important for a child to be allowed to develop their own dreams and aspirations. You have to let go of the dreams you had for them. Children need to be taught that their actions have consequences and that ultimately, they are responsible for them. Use examples to help them to fully understand this. Adults know that life is a series of problems of challenges. Helping your children to understand that this is normal and that they need to accept and solve those problems is an important step.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We all carry the scars the wounds from the way we were parented… and the benefits of the good stuff' ‘We learn from children as adults and as children, we learn from adults.' ‘It´s not a switch that is kind of just a click. They are still going to push the boundaries and make mistakes.' And a big thank you for the music to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Teach your children      ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.   ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.   ARTWORK CREDIT   Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils   CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live  

For this episode, David is joined by Christa Steizmuller the CTO Chief Technology Officer of CharityWater. She explains how they bring clean water to people. They discuss why transparency, trust, and technology are so important, particularly in the context of Charity Water's 100% model. A way of working that means one set of donors covers all operating costs, while 100% of what small donors give is spent directly on water projects. David & Christa discuss how non-profits work, what for-profits can learn from them and how they can collaborate more closely. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 700 million people are living without clean water. 10 years ago, it was 1 billion. Water infrastructure is expensive; many countries can´t afford to build it, so many use private water companies. The water points are fitted with sensors to spot issues early. CharityWater always looks at existing simple tech first to see if that can be used and improved. Use your data to tell compelling stories. Non-profits work under a lot of constraints; this makes them very innovative. Stick to your mission, and continually pivot to achieve it. Take care of your team, in particular, their mental health and don´t overwork them. BEST MOMENTS ‘They are safe in knowing that 100% of their donation goes directly to projects.' ‘These sensors didn´t exist, we had to build them ourselves.' ‘Every single piece of information that we have is an asset.' ‘How successfully you can continue to pivot is what ultimately drives your success.' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.charitywater.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cstelzmuller/ ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, which is the conclusion of the CALM leadership series, David switches track a bit and looks at the state of being calm. He defines what that state is and why maintaining that emotional state at all times is an unrealistic and potentially unhealthy expectation.   Everyone feels a range of emotions, which is normal. So, you should not suppress them. Instead, you need to understand why certain circumstances trigger those feelings and be in control of when and how you express them. In this episode, David explains how to do that. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS It is OK not to feel calm all of the time.  Remaining calm is not about suppressing feelings of frustration or agitation. These emotions exist and need to be addressed otherwise they will pop out uncontrolled. Understand what makes you react in a certain way in certain circumstances. Learn to regulate your emotions rather than suppressing them. Live and work to your values to reduce the number of times you feel conflicted and frustrated. When leading others, remember that people have their own emotions and thoughts.  Most conflict comes from trying to prove you are right and the other person is wrong. Don´t let your self-worth be determined by other people´s views of you. Often, you are wrong about what they are thinking. BEST MOMENTS ‘There's always a backstory to the way people may be more risk averse or more excitable.' ‘Suppressing your emotions can have negative consequences.' ‘Accept that you are making a choice … you are there because you have chosen this path.' ‘Establish healthy boundaries for yourself … and do so before you come to harm.' ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Elizabeth Eiss, CEO of Results Resourcing, and inspirational speaker. She helps entrepreneurs to get themselves together and ready to scale and grow. They do this by matching freelancers with small businesses, sometimes delivering a whole team. Elizabeth explains how you can get several hours of work done by confident, competent, reliable, and nice people for less than $100. Interestingly, Results Resourcing uses freelancers themselves. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Freelancers fill skill gaps fast. Freelancers are flexible. You can get your accounts done without paying for a full-time accountant. Solo business owners are scrappy, they do it all themselves. But, at some point, working that way becomes a negative. Having in place strong processes helps you to get more out of freelancers. Hire a VA to help you to put them in place. Freelancers have the experience to introduce new efficiency software to your business. A freelancer can do your social media, admin and other tasks. Hiring a VA that is AI savvy is a great way of using AI to give yourself a competitive edge. All businesses benefit from hiring confident, reliable, and nice freelancers and being able to do it right now. BEST MOMENTS ‘The minute they go from a couple of clients a month to 20 or 30, they fail, they have no infrastructure.' ‘I´ve been on this entrepreneurial journey myself, so understand how a business evolves.' “I define my own purpose as empowering the purpose of others.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.resultsresourcing.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabetheiss/ ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose  David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/  Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live 

In this episode, David shares the 9 key steps you need to take to have an impact and bring about a significant transformation. He explains how to communicate your vision, let people know what to expect, form coalitions and develop the skills to move the change forward. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Every business needs members of a team who are ready and able to step up and take over. Sometimes you don't have the time or talent to carry the business forward to reach the next level. If you have developed someone to fill that gap your shortfalls are not a problem. Role modelling through how you communicate begins to bring other people forward to develop more people capable of driving change. Develop and share a sense of urgency. Form coalitions with those who have the power to drive the change. Lead by example. Create short-term wins. Reward those who are actively implementing the vision. Develop systems, standards, and behavioural expectations to embed and hardwire the change into your business. BEST MOMENTS ‘Explain to the board how you intend to get things moving and how you intend to get things done.' ‘Form networks, informal relationships amongst the people involved, amongst the wider team.' ‘Empower others to act.' ‘Hardwire the changes.' ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

Today, David is joined by Dr Mark L Teague, an entrepreneur and finance professional who started off as a farm hand. He's also the author of A Working Man's Guide. Dr Teague shares a framework anyone can use to solve any problem regardless of what it is. An approach that creates the best life for your family. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Accept that life is a series of problems that come at you one after another. You need to stop being a victim, take responsibility and solve them. Dr. Teague´s problem-solving framework can be used to solve each of life´s problems regardless of whether they are personal or work-related. Break problems down into components, prioritize them and solve each one in order. Recognise the things you cannot change and factor them in when working out how to solve each problem. Cultivate a reverence for fact. Be realistic about what you can achieve alone and get help when you need it. You can never know how life is going to change for you. But you can do things today that will give you options regardless of what happens. Turn the abilities you have into skills and never quit. Being prepared to embrace change is crucial. If you don´t change you are going to suffer. You will always be fighting against life. BEST MOMENTS ‘Rule number one with problem-solving is simplify.' ‘Look at the marketplace around you, see what is being paid well and gear your efforts toward that.' ‘I control one thing, my choice in the moment, what I say and do right now, I'm completely in charge of that, and the truth is, that's enough.' EPISODE RESOURCES A Working Man's Guide - https://aworkingmansguide.com ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David continues talking about transformational leadership. This week he focuses on why it is important to fully recognise who you are. To understand what matters the most. To help you to do this David shares what he calls the 7 Ps of transformational leadership roadmap. They will take you from stuck to unstuck and fully unleash your untapped potential. To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS The impact you can have is limited by your skillset and the perception you and others have of you. So, transforming yourself is vital. You need clarity about what it is that you want and what is important to you. When you understand what really matters and focus your energies on that you achieve much more. Understanding your purpose is incredibly empowering. Your business why should be linked to your personal purpose. Make a promise to achieve something specific. Be ready to change who you are and to greatly improve your skillset. Productise what you have to offer so you can create a proposition that solves specific problems. Leverage other people's skills, time, and abilities. Review your current plans to get unstuck fast. BEST MOMENTS ‘You can only scale your business and your life to the level of your identity,' ‘Having your why clearly articulated is vitally important.' ‘The 5th P is people.' ‘The difference between good companies and great companies is actually execution.' EPISODE RESOURCES Last Friday's episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/calm-49-3-things-that-limit-your-potential-and-how-to-fix-them The 12 Week Year / https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Week-Year-Others-Months-ebook/dp/B00CU9P31K ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live

For this episode, David is joined by Bryan Adams, the founder of PH Creative and his new company Happy Dance. He is recognized as an expert in developing an employer brand that attracts the most talented people.  David and Bryan discuss how to design and shape the right culture for your business and the type of workers it needs.  To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min KEY TAKEAWAYS Be clear about your employer brand.  Ignore the noise, design, shape and nurture a culture that works for your business. To attract people who are a genuinely good fit. Be 100% honest about what your employees can expect. There's no such thing as a good or bad culture. There's just a good or bad match for an individual. Hire people who want what you offer. Connect the macro purpose of the organization with the personal purpose of the individual. Embrace and work with the fact that the best people will learn from you and move on after a few years.  A small business with a more compelling story and better culture can easily outcompete much bigger companies and attract the best people. Your employer brand needs to continually evolve. Be honest about where your culture is now and aspirational when it comes to developing it for the future. BEST MOMENTS ‘People are the only competitive advantage left in business.' ‘Connecting what a business needs and what a person (employee)  wants, that's the magic.' ‘Every organization has an employer brand, whether they know it or not.' GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.happydance.love https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanadams1 Bryan Adams books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Bryan-Adams/author/B00Y0GVFWM ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose David's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dave.roberts.5076798 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Email - david@peoplewithpurpose.live