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Your Business Falls Apart When You Leave? You Don't Own It Yet | Peter Boolkah Business Coach InterviewMost business owners are brilliant at the technical work that got them started and completely unprepared for what running a business requires. The result is a team trained to be dependent, decisions funnelling through one person, and a life that belongs to the business.Peter Boolkah has spent 21 years inside this problem as an ActionCOACH business coach. Before coaching, he spent 16 years at McDonald's in operations, where he learned to trust 21-year-olds with £3 million restaurants because the systems made it possible. His book, Your Business Sucks, is a coaching fable built on two decades of watching owners repeat the same mistakes.What You'll Learn:- The 30-Day Test: Could you step away from your business for 30 days with zero communication? If the answer is no, the business owns you. This reveals whether you have a business or just a job.- Why Hard Work Creates the Problem: Every time an owner jumps in to fix something, they train the business to depend on them. Most don't realise they're building the bottleneck they're trying to escape.- The Three Steps of Delegation: Delegation without follow-through is abdication. Peter explains why management is a three-step process and why stopping at step one is where most businesses stall.- The McDonald's Lesson: A 21-year-old could run a £3 million restaurant because of systems, measurement, and daily P&L accountability. That same discipline is available to any SME owner willing to build it.- Start with Two Numbers: Track sales and net profit from day one. Close last month's figures by the 3rd and review your forecast daily to catch problems before they compound.- Balance the Talent Book: Like a football club at season end, every business needs to honestly assess whether its people can perform at the required level and be prepared to act when the answer is no.- The Real Timeline: 3-5 years to systemise properly. Wealth starts in years 5-7. Show up consistently, implement what you learn, and the path is clear.Peter Boolkah's Background:Peter Boolkah is a business coach with 21 years at ActionCOACH, working with businesses across growth, acquisition, and exit. He spent 16 years at McDonald's in operations, starting on the shop floor and rising to oversight of multi-million pound restaurants. That grounding in systems and P&L discipline forms the foundation of how he coaches. His book, Your Business Sucks, is a coaching fable drawn from two decades of client work.Action Steps:If You Haven't Started: Define what you want your life to look like, then work backwards to the infrastructure you need to support it. That is your starting point, not a revenue figure.If You're Already Running a Business: Take the 30-day test. If you couldn't leave for a month, identify the decisions that still flow through you and start building the systems and people to handle them.For Everyone: Track sales and net profit every month. Close the previous month by the 3rd and review your forecast daily. These two habits will change how you run your business.Wherever you are in the journey, this episode gives you the framework to build a business that works without you. Subscribe to the ActionCOACH Business Growth Podcast for weekly conversations with people who've done it.Brought to you by Actioncoach UK | The World Number 1 in Business CoachingLearn more at: actioncoach.co.ukThis Episode is Sponsored by Selfpublishing.com | Create leveraged impact and change lives by getting your book published.Learn more at: selfpublishing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most business owners judge marketing by the first sale. The best businesses measure it by the lifetime value of a customer.In this episode, I explain why marketing isn't an expense—it's an investment in acquiring profitable lifetime customers. We explore customer lifetime value, cost per acquisition, retention, referrals, and the key numbers that turn marketing from guesswork into a predictable growth strategy.Once you know what a customer is truly worth, you'll stop asking, "How much should I spend on marketing?" and start asking, "How much can I profitably invest to acquire a customer?"If you want to make smarter marketing decisions and build a business that grows with confidence, this episode is for you.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
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Most businesses spend their time chasing leads. The businesses that win create demand.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad explains why lead generation alone isn't enough to build a valuable business. He breaks down the difference between attracting prospects and becoming the business customers actively seek out.You'll learn how positioning, trust, authority, and desire work together to create demand, why competing on price keeps businesses stuck, and practical strategies to build a brand customers ask for by name.Subscribe for more strategies on business growth, marketing, sales, and building a business that scales.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
The Fed Rate Committee is divided over the future of interest rates and we'll start with that story this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, the resumption of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran brings back the fear of higher gas prices. The heat we've been experiencing is not only bad for people and animals…it's doing a number on the crops. Obamacare insurance rates have gone up and look for more of the same in 2027. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you'll hear from the very remarkable founder of ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars as we talk about small business success vs. small business fails. But, first the news. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Not long ago we received an email from a person making the suggestion that we do an interview with the founder of ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars. It took a couple of weeks to make it happen but the result is astounding. Here you'll learn what often paralyzes small business owners. About those businesses that are thriving and the changes they are making to succeed. We also talk about marketing, advertising and branding. This, friends, is the whole package. Meet Brad Sugars: Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
Bob Liebhauser shares why mindset and lifelong learning are the greatest competitive advantages a business owner can have, and why your business will never outgrow you as a leader.After more than two decades as an ActionCOACH franchise owner, Bob has helped countless entrepreneurs bridge the gap between passion and profit. In this episode, he shares why he left corporate America for franchising, how he chose ActionCOACH over thousands of franchise opportunities, and why continuous personal growth is the foundation of every successful business.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why mindset is the most important asset you carry into business and life• Why your business can only grow as much as you do as a leader• The lifelong learner mindset every successful entrepreneur needs• How to apply lessons from other industries to improve your business• Why execution matters more than simply acquiring knowledge• The difference between learning and applying what you've learned• How Bob chose ActionCOACH over countless other franchise opportunities• Why authenticity is essential—even inside a proven franchise systemAbout Bob LiebhauserBob Liebhauser is an ActionCOACH franchise owner with more than 20 years of experience helping business owners build profitable, sustainable companies. ActionCOACH is the world's largest business coaching organization, operating in over 80 countries and coaching thousands of businesses every week. Beyond business, Bob is a lifelong learner, husband of more than 50 years, father, grandfather, and accomplished marathon runner with 90+ marathon finishes, including 25 Boston Marathons. His passion is helping business owners, teams, and communities grow through mindset, systems, and continuous learning.Chapters00:00 Introduction• Meet Bob Liebhauser and explore the importance of mindset and lifelong learning.02:22 Leaving Corporate Life• Why Bob walked away from the perceived security of corporate America.• The realities of entrepreneurship versus the corporate world.04:58 Why ActionCOACH?• How Bob selected ActionCOACH over thousands of franchise opportunities.• The value of investing in a proven business system.17:05 Learning Across Industries• Why great business ideas often come from outside your industry.• Turning observations into practical leadership improvements.17:59 Mindset Drives Business Growth• Why your business will never outgrow your personal development.• The lifelong learning commitment Bob expects from every client.23:38 Knowledge vs. Application• Why applying what you learn matters more than collecting information.• Lessons from coaching entrepreneurs for more than two decades.24:09 Be Yourself• How Bob built "Bob's ActionCOACH" while staying true to the franchise system.• Why authenticity creates stronger leadership and better business relationships.Closing• Final thoughts, resources, and where to find more episodes from 10X Your Team.Connect with Bob Liebhauser:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denverbusinesscoaching/Learn more about ActionCOACH and connect with Bob to discuss growing your business.
Episode 21 - From being a pastor in South Africa to a successful businessman, now a renowned Action Coach Vern Dercksen shares how his purpose and passion underpins his growing success.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
Brad Sugars was the guest on this episode of Success Profiles Radio. He is the Founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, the world's number one coaching firm with more than 1000 offices in 85 countries. His company provides weekly training to over 15,000 companies and he is the bestselling author of many books. His newest book is The $1 Million Business Playbook. We discussed his criteria for picking coaches, how he started ActionCOACH, why people struggle to get to $1 million in revenue, what role should be the first hire in your business, and how to let go of being in control of everything in your business. In addition, we talked about the hardest part about getting to $1 million, the shift from being an operator to being an owner, bootstrapping versus getting investors, and mistakes people make when pitching to investors. Finally, we discussed the need to be recruiting all the time, what makes A-players stay with your organization, the difference between $1 million owners versus $10 million and $100 million owners, the difference in your relationship with money as a startup versus being a multi-million operator, and much more. You can follow and listen to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio Learn more about Brad and download his book and many more for free at https://bradsugars.com/free-downloads/
Why Rory Sutherland Thinks You're Wrong (The Average Trap) Rory Sutherland Ogilvy InterviewMost businesses design for the "average" customer. Rory Sutherland, vice chairman of Ogilvy, explains why this leaves everyone dissatisfied. In this ActionCOACH podcast episode recorded at BizX 2026, host Neil Martin explores how to escape the average trap and think like your customers actually think.When the US Air Force designed fighter jet seats for the "average" pilot, virtually nobody fit. Few people are average across multiple dimensions at once. Rory built his reputation at Ogilvy challenging finance-driven thinking and revealing why psychological factors often matter more than practical features.What You'll Learn:Why Designing for Average Fails: The fighter jet seat story proves adjustability beats one-size-fits-all thinking across product design, customer service, and business strategy.Marketing as Probabilistic Discipline: Why finance executives struggle to value marketing. You're making probabilistic bets on future outcomes like a casino, not controlling internal operations like finance.The Data Paradox: Nearly all business data comes from the past. You're driving whilst looking in the rear-view mirror, missing opportunities that don't show up in historical data.The 70-20-10 Experimentation Framework: 70% proven tactics, 20% incremental improvement, 10% blue-sky experiments where failure should be your goal. Breakthrough ideas contain illogical elements that data would reject.Psychological Friction Blocks Sales: Emotional barriers prevent purchases more often than practical problems. Examples from caravan design to luxury watch brands show how removing psychological friction creates breakthroughs spreadsheets miss.Capitalism's Genius Is Variety: Why exploring 18 different solutions beats optimising one "perfect" average solution. Competition creates better outcomes by testing multiple approaches simultaneously.Marketing as Mindset, Not Function: Sell marketing as a way of thinking rather than defending what marketing departments do. This customer-perspective thinking prevents boards from making internally rational decisions that look foolish to actual buyers.Brought to you by Actioncoach UK | The World Number 1 in Business CoachingLearn more at: actioncoach.co.ukThis Episode is sponsored by Santander x Worldpay | Providing business and corporate clients with secure, in-store, and e-commerce payment solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians with a 9-to-5 get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their calling to start a service-based business without leaving their job yet. In this episode, I sit down with Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH with over 1,000 offices in 80+ countries, host of The $100M Entrepreneur podcast, and author of multiple business books, including Pulling Profits Out of a Hat, to talk about why most businesses stay small. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to build the structure and systems your service business needs from the very first client, so you create a real business and not just another job you dread. We get into the foundational decisions that determine whether your business grows or stalls, and the one structural move to make now that your future self will thank you for. I pray this blesses you. . Today's Episode Spotlight Join the Arise and Shine Prayer Call @ 5 am CST | 6 am EST Join the Arise and Shine 365 Challenge I pray this blesses you. . Connect with Brad Sugars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleysugars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BradleySugars/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleysugars Mentioned on the podcast: Book, Instant Systems by Bradley Sugars: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Systems-Success-Bradley-Sugars/dp/0071466703 Brad's free resources: DM Brad the word "playbook" on Instagram (@bradleysugars) to get a free book on building business systems. ActionCOACH offers the first 2 weeks of coaching free for every business owner: https://actioncoach.com . Ready to Start Your God-Given Business Without Leaving Your Job Yet? Take my free workshop and stop waiting for the conditions to be right. This workshop is for Christians with a 9-to-5 who feel called to start a service-based business. Sixty minutes. Four 15-minute blocks. The biblical, steady, faith-grounded framework for starting your God-given business without leaving your job yet. Join the Free Workshop: How to Launch Your First Service-Based Business Without Quitting Your Job Yet
Most businesses are still selling like it's 1995. The businesses winning today are building trust long before a customer ever speaks to sales.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad explains why modern marketing is no longer about convincing people to buy. It is about educating, nurturing, and helping prospects raise their hand when they are ready. He breaks down the shift from traditional sales to what he calls Raise Your Hand Marketing, where trust, not pressure, becomes your greatest competitive advantage.You'll learn why today's buyers complete most of their research before contacting a business, the five stages of the modern buyer journey, how educational content accelerates trust, and why the fortune is in the follow up, not the lead. Brad also shares practical strategies for building marketing systems that attract qualified buyers and shorten your sales cycle.Subscribe for more strategies on business growth, marketing, sales, and building a business that scales.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
Most business owners spend their time trying to get more customers. The best businesses spend their time creating more demand.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down why the most successful companies focus on becoming desirable rather than simply becoming available. Using examples from Ferrari, Rolex, Disney, and Apple, he explains how scarcity, exclusivity, and anticipation create demand that drives growth.Brad shares the mindset shift that separates average businesses from elite ones: moving from "How do I get more customers?" to "How do I become sold out?" You'll learn why waiting lists create value and how demand gives you leverage.Subscribe for more strategies on scaling your business, building wealth, and creating a business that customers actively seek out.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第275回は「あなたの部屋にいるのは誰?」と題してお送りいたします。 安: … 続きを読む 第275回 あなたの部屋にいるのは誰? 第275回 あなたの部屋にいるのは誰?はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
FREE RESOURCE FROM BRAD SUGARS DM Brad on Instagram @BradleySugars the word "PLAYBOOK" and he'll send you his free business playbook on how to succeed in business. --- In this episode, I sit down with Brad Sugars — the Founder and Chairman of ActionCOACH, the world's #1 business coaching firm with over 1,000 offices in 85 countries — to break down exactly what separates the entrepreneurs who scale from the ones who stay stuck. Brad calls out what he sees as the biggest epidemic in business right now: wimpy goals. We dig into the three stages of business growth (0 to $1M, $1M to $10M, $10M to $100M), why the skills that get you to your first million will actually hold you back from your next ten, and why most business owners have built themselves a job with overheads instead of a real business. Brad also gets honest about his own failures — from team members who liked his money more than he did, to reinvesting $4M right before COVID hit — and shares the mindset shifts that let him operate his companies in just one hour a week. We also get into work-life harmony, the epidemic of loneliness among male entrepreneurs, and why Brad believes the most expensive advice in the world is free advice from a poor person. GUEST BIO Brad Sugars is the Founder, Chairman, and President of ActionCOACH — the world's #1 business coaching firm with more than 1,000 offices in 85 countries. Internationally recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs alive, Brad is a bestselling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and has been called the Godfather of Business Coaching for over 30 years. He started his entrepreneurial journey at age 7 and founded ActionCOACH in Brisbane, Australia in 1993 — when business coaching as a profession barely existed. He has since become the CEO of 9+ companies and helped hundreds of thousands of business owners across the globe scale, systematize, and ultimately exit their businesses. Brad lives in Las Vegas with his wife Lauren and their five children. GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: @BradSugars Facebook: Brad Sugars ActionCOACH X (Twitter): @BradSugars LinkedIn: Brad Sugars YouTube: Brad Sugars ActionCOACH Website: actioncoach.com About Justin: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The M.O.R.E Show podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trendek és megatrendek hatása a közép- és kisvállalatok üzletfejlesztésében - ezzel a címmel szervezte meg első szakmai rendezvényét a Magyar Közgazdasági Társaság (MKT) nemrégiben megalakult Üzletfejlesztési Szakosztálya 2026. június 17-én, szerdán.A rendezvény bevezető előadását Benkóné Paulovics Anita pénzügyi és üzletifolyamat-szakértő, a BPA Consulting Kft. ügyvezetője tartja. Az ezt követő kerekasztal-beszélgetés résztvevői - Benkóné Paulovics Anita mellett - Ilosvai Péter stratégiaimenedzsment-tanácsadó, a KONRAAD Consulting Kft. ügyvezetője; Schmidt András üzletfejlesztési tanácsadó, minősített ActionCoach, Gree-Gree Kft ügyvezetője és Grim Viktória, az iLex Innovációs Piactér partner-igazgatója. A beszélgetést vezette és a résztvevőket köszöntötte: Ritter Marianna, az iLex High-Tech Zrt. vezérigazgatója, az MKT Üzletfejlesztési Szakosztályának elnöke.
Most people think great brands are built through products and marketing. Dan Solomon argues they're built by creating movements, communities, and stories people want to be part of.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars sits down with Dan Solomon, President of the Mr. Olympia organization, to reveal how a bodybuilding competition evolved into a global fitness brand. From media and licensing to events and sponsorships, Dan breaks down the strategies that transformed Olympia into a year-round platform reaching millions around the world.They also discuss the power of lifestyle branding, why demand matters more than supply, how status drives value, and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a brand that people aspire to be part of.Subscribe and share this with the entrepreneur who's ready to build more than a business—and create a movement.About Dan Solomon:Dan Solomon is the President and Chief Olympia Officer of the Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, the world's most prestigious bodybuilding and fitness event. He is an entrepreneur, media executive, author, and fitness industry leader known for helping grow the Olympia brand into a global media and lifestyle platform.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第274回は「BNIを長く続けることの価値」と題してお送りいたします。今回は … 続きを読む 第274回 BNIを長く続けることの価値 第274回 BNIを長く続けることの価値はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
What if the way you've been thinking about buying a business has been costing you money before you've even made an offer? Not a little money. A lot. The kind of difference that turns a three-times multiple into a thirty-seven-times multiple. The kind of gap that separates someone who buys themselves a job from someone who builds a portfolio that works without them. Brad Sugars has been on the right side of that gap for thirty years. Founder of ActionCoach - the world's number one business coaching franchise across 80 countries. Over a million business owners coached. Sixteen books written. And a personal acquisition track record built on one thing most buyers never develop: a framework. He once paid double what every other bidder offered. And still got the business for ten percent of what he knew it was actually worth. Because he could see value nobody else was looking at. That's not luck. That's a system. In this episode, Jaryd sits down with Brad to unpack the acquisition philosophy that the top one percent use - and almost nobody at entry level even knows exists. You'll learn: The difference between a job buyer, financial buyer, and strategic buyer - and why most people are stuck in the wrong category their entire career Why 60% of businesses listed for sale never sell, and how to exploit that fact The 50-10-3-1 rule every serious buyer needs to understand before looking at a single listing How to use vendor financing, share swaps, and capital injection to acquire without a war chest Why Brad asks "are you looking for investors?" instead of "are you looking to sell?" - and why that one shift changes everything The three things to audit the moment you take ownership - and why missing one will bleed you dry The due diligence mistakes that kill deals, crater offers, and send serious buyers running And the one line that should be on every buyer's wall: The deal of the century comes along every week. Don't fall in love with the business. Fall in love with the deal. Most buyers skip the process, buy the dream, and wonder why the numbers never add up. This episode is the antidote.
Most entrepreneurs focus on building products. Danny Dreyer focused on building a tribe and turned that philosophy into a $100M+ apparel brand with one of the most loyal customer communities in the world.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars sits down with Danny Dreyer, founder of Dixxon Flannel Co., to unpack the journey from selling shirts out of the back of a car to building a nine-figure brand fueled by authenticity, culture, and customer loyalty. Danny shares how he created demand without massive budgets, scaled from a one-man operation into a $100M+ company, and built a customer base that became a community.They also discuss the challenges of letting go as a founder, creating a business that can thrive without you, and the lessons success taught him about leadership, family, and life beyond business.About Danny Dreyer:Danny Dreyer is the founder and CEO of Dixxon Flannel Co., a lifestyle apparel brand that has grown into a $100M+ business by combining premium products, authentic storytelling, and a deeply engaged customer community. Known for turning customers into passionate brand advocates, Danny has built Dixon into one of the most recognizable names in its category while remaining committed to quality, culture, and long-term brand building.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第273回は「BNIで加速している人の共通点」と題してお送りいたします。今回 … 続きを読む 第273回 BNIで加速している人の共通点 第273回 BNIで加速している人の共通点はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
When Michael Dill's phone rang at 11:30 PM, his world broke open. His brother had taken his life. Six months later, his client list had collapsed from seven to one, his bank account was shrinking, and the coach who built his business on helping others could no longer help himself. In this episode of the Be There Podcast, Coach Michael Dill — Amazon bestselling author of Knock It Out of the Park Leadership, ActionCOACH franchise partner, and two-time Action Man Award winner — opens up about the surrender that saved him, the difference between being strong OR vulnerable and being strong AND vulnerable, and the Uncle Tommy who taught him how to live life on his own terms. What we cover The 11:30 PM phone call and the months that followed The shrinking bank account most entrepreneurs never talk about Why he picked up the phone and asked for help Strong AND vulnerable — the epiphany that changed everything Brad Sugars in Maui: "How dare you underperform your capabilities" The morning rituals that keep a high performer sharp Uncle Tommy — the hero who lived on his own terms The three C's: Coaching, Community, Contribution Chapters 0:00 Cold Open 0:58 Theme Intro 1:36 Guest Intro 3:27 The Phone Call at 11:30 PM 9:47 The Six-Month Collapse 12:57 Strong AND Vulnerable — The Epiphany 20:05 Mid-Roll: Who Is Someone You Can Call? 23:07 The Morning Rituals 40:00 Three C's: Coaching, Community, Contribution 41:08 Brad Sugars in Maui — “How Dare You Underperform” 50:54 Uncle Tommy — The Hero 58:48 Outro If you're a founder, CEO, or coach who has carried a season of collapse and wondered if you'd come back from it — this conversation is for you. About the Guest — Michael Dill Michael Dill is one of the most decorated business coaches in the global ActionCOACH network. He is an Amazon bestselling author of Knock It Out of the Park Leadership, a global speaker, a two-time Action Man Award winner, and the voice behind Monday Morning with Coach Michael. He lives in South Florida with his wife Susan. Connect with Michael Dill Website: businesscoachmichaeldill.com Book: Knock It Out of the Park Leadership (Amazon) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/actioncoachmichaeldill Instagram: @actioncoachmichaeldill YouTube: Monday Morning with Coach Michael Connect with Alan Website: thealanunderwood.com XALT Global Alliance: xalt.global About the Be There Podcast Every life has moments that change everything. A phone call. A diagnosis. A decision. A door that opens. A door that closes. These are the moments that matter most. Be There is the podcast for high performers who want the lessons, resources, and inspiration to carry into the moments that matter most in their own lives. Hosted by Alan Underwood. Be Present. Be Powerful. Be There.
Most people think scaling to millions starts with strategy. Dr. Forbes Riley argues it starts with identity — the ability to think bigger, pitch better, and stop carrying limiting beliefs into your future.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars sits down with Dr. Forbes Riley to unpack the mindset shifts, pitching frameworks, and life experiences that helped generate billions in product sales across brands like Body by Jake, Jack LaLanne Power Juicer, and HSN. From growing up broke to pioneering one-to-many selling on television, Forbes shares the psychology behind massive success, why most people sell the wrong way, and how mastering “the pitch” can completely change your business and life.They also dive into why traditional sales training often misses the mark, the power of demonstrations, and how Forbes built a million-dollar webinar business with her daughter during COVID.About Dr. Forbes Riley:Dr. Forbes Riley is a television host, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and pitch expert best known for generating over $2.5 billion in product sales through infomercials, home shopping networks, and live presentations. She has worked with brands and personalities including Jack LaLanne, Body by Jake, and Montel Williams, and is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modern direct-response pitching and one-to-many selling.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第272回は「女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立」と題してお送りいたしま … 続きを読む 第272回 女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立 第272回 女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
Building a great business is only part of the journey. The real question is: once the business is built, wealth is working, and freedom is available… now what?In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad dives into what it really means to build a life beyond the entrepreneurial grind. He breaks down the paradox of freedom, why discipline creates it, and how intentional living can actually accelerate business success instead of slowing it down.Brad shares why the most successful entrepreneurs must evolve from operator to coach, step back from day-to-day management, and start designing a life built around purpose, fulfillment, health, and relationships—while building their own $100 million life manifesto.Because true wealth isn't just building a business that works without you. It's building a life you actually want to live.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第271回は「なぜ今リファーラルマーケティングなのか」と題してお送りいたしま … 続きを読む 第271回 なぜ今リファーラルマーケティングなのか 第271回 なぜ今リファーラルマーケティングなのかはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
Legacy isn't about the money you leave behind—it's about the people you leave ready to lead, build, and succeed beyond you.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down what it really takes to build generational freedom and a business that outlives the founder. He explains why true legacy is built through multiplication—not just of wealth, but of people, values, leadership, and systems.Brad shares the three Ps of generational freedom—people, purpose, and process—and how entrepreneurs can create successors instead of replacements. From documenting culture and mentoring future leaders to building governance and succession plans, this episode is a blueprint for building a legacy enterprise that thrives for generations.Because the real measure of success isn't what you leave behind—it's who you leave ready.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
Body Language - How to Control the Room Without Saying a Word | Mark Bowden Most business owners dread meetings. They run too long, people zone out, and nothing gets done. Mark Bowden knows the problem isn't the meeting itself - it's that nobody is actually listening. In this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, host James Vincent sits down with Mark to reveal the precise techniques that transform chaotic gatherings into focused, productive sessions where everyone leaves knowing exactly what to do next.Mark Bowden is a body language and communication expert who has spent decades teaching leaders how to command attention without dominating the room. His approach isn't about reading minds or manipulating people. It's about creating the conditions where genuine listening happens, confusion evaporates, and action becomes inevitable.His secret? Take your own pulse before you try to read the room.What You'll Learn:The Anatomy of a Terrible Meeting: Discover why meetings fail when people leave confused, inactive, and unwilling to meet again due to poor listening.Reverse Engineering Great Meetings: Learn the three hallmarks of meetings that work: people feel understood, they know exactly what happens next, and they're genuinely motivated for the next step.Opening With Genuine Welcome: Understand why the first 30 seconds determine everything, including a detailed roleplay of opening a cashflow meeting.Cognitive Versus Emotional Empathy: Explore the critical difference between understanding what someone is thinking versus what they're feeling, and why cognitive empathy often supports clearer business thinking.Outcome Over Agenda: Stop boring people with tedious agenda lists and clarify the desired outcome in plain language instead.Reading the Room Starts With You: Master the technique of taking your own pulse before attempting to interpret a chaotic room and leading body language rather than reactively reading it.Using Check-Ins to Surface Value: Learn how frequent, strategic check-ins maintain focus and reveal what participants actually value without turning them into interrogations.Inviting People to Name Their Blockers: Discover the power of asking directly what might prevent someone from contributing fully and surface fears that would otherwise sabotage the meeting.Allowing Conflict Without Suppression: Understand why conflict is useful and should be welcomed, with specific techniques for managing dominant speakers using clear, named interruptions.Closing With Clear Actions: Master the structured wrap-up that extracts key takeaways, identifies next actions, and determines what support people need.Key Quotes:"A terrible meeting is one where people leave confused, inactive, and unwilling to meet again.""Take your own pulse before you try to read the room.""Lead body language rather than read it. You set the tone.""Conflict is useful. Don't suppress it. Manage it instead."Mark Bowden's Background:Mark Bowden is a globally recognised expert in body language, communication, and human behaviour. He has trained leaders across industries on how to command presence, build trust, and facilitate productive conversations without relying on dominance or manipulation.Action Steps:If You Haven't Started: Before your next meeting, write down the single outcome you want. Then craft a 30-second opening that welcomes people genuinely and states that outcome in plain language.If You're Already Running Meetings: Implement the pulse check technique. Before you walk into the room, take 10 seconds to notice your own breathing and physical state, then lead the energy you want to see.For Everyone: Add three check-in moments to your next meeting. Ask "What's valuable here?" or "What might block your contribution?" When someone dominates, use their name and a clear interruption: "John, I'm going to pause you there so we can hear from others." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most entrepreneurs chase success by optimizing for one thing—usually money—but real freedom doesn't come from wealth alone.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the five freedoms every entrepreneur needs to build a business and life that actually works: time freedom, money freedom, relationship freedom, purpose freedom, and location freedom. He explains why true success isn't about sacrificing one freedom for another—it's about building harmony across all five.Brad shares how to score yourself in each area, identify where you've overbuilt or neglected, and make practical shifts that create more freedom across the board. Because the goal isn't just building a bigger business—it's building one that gives you more control, more choice, and more life.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
Most entrepreneurs spend years building toward success—but very few think about what comes after it.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down what happens after the exit—and why so many entrepreneurs feel lost once the business no longer needs them. Whether you're planning a passive exit, financial exit, or simply building a company that can run without you, success without a plan for what's next can leave you stuck.Brad shares how to define your “next mountain” before you sell by focusing on purpose, passion, and people. He also unpacks the shift from success to significance—and why clarity around what comes next is what makes real freedom possible.Subscribe for more strategies on scaling your business, building wealth, and building a life worth living.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第270回は「カルチャーを理解する」と題してお送りいたします。 安:それでは … 続きを読む 第270回 カルチャーを理解する 第270回 カルチャーを理解するはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
Most entrepreneurs think freedom comes after they sell their business — but the truth is, it starts long before that.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down what it really means to be “exit ready” and why the smartest founders mentally exit years before the actual sale. I'll walk you through the exit readiness formula — profit, predictability, and independence — and explains how each one impacts your valuation and your freedom. You'll learn the difference between operational, strategic, and ownership exits, and how to shift from operator to owner to investor.I also dives into how to build leadership, install systems, and test your absence so your business can run without you.If you want a business that works for you — not because of you — this episode will show you how to start building it.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第269回は「私のヒーロー」と題してお送りいたします。 大竹:大野さん、ロー … 続きを読む 第269回 私のヒーロー 第269回 私のヒーローはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
In this episode of the Business Coach Podcast, Gabriel Moore shares how mastering daily habits and strengthening belief systems can transform both life and business. He explains how limiting beliefs, especially around money and self worth, can hold entrepreneurs back and how intentional mindset shifts can unlock massive growth, highlighted by a client who increased profits by 700 percent. Gabriel also dives into overcoming adversity through acceptance and gratitude, offering a powerful framework for building resilience and turning challenges into opportunities.Coaching is more than a job, it's a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply About Gabriel Moore:Gabriel Moore is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs build stronger habits, develop self leadership, and overcome limiting beliefs. Through a focus on mindset, discipline, and personal growth, he guides clients to increase profitability and create lasting success in both business and life.Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-moore-014886105About ActionCOACHActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them. Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第268回は「日本でBNIを始めてみた」と題してお送りいたします。 安:それ … 続きを読む 第268回 日本でBNIを始めてみた 第268回 日本でBNIを始めてみたはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
Most entrepreneurs know how to start… but very few know how to scale.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the exact roadmap from your first $1M to $10M, $100M, and beyond. The skills that get you to your first million won't get you to the next level—and if you don't evolve, you'll stay stuck.Learn when to stop being the “rockstar” operator, how to build systems that scale, and why great CEOs shift from giving answers to asking better questions. Brad also reveals the leadership frameworks and team structure required to reach $100M+ and even $1B.If you're serious about scaling your business, building a high-performance team, and stepping into true leadership, this episode shows you exactly what it takes.Listen for more.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
Storytelling: Your Audience Is Leaving Because of This Mistake | Sam Ramston InterviewMost founders treat video content like an afterthought. Sam Ramston knows the cost of that mistake. In this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, we reveal why 98% of founders fail at video and the proven framework that turns founder storytelling into a growth engine.Sam Ramston leads Show Up, a founder-focused video storytelling service. His mission: help early-stage founders leverage the fact that 44% of their market value is tied to their personal story, using video that drives 95% higher audience retention and 4 times more LinkedIn engagement than text posts.His secret? A six-pillar framework executed over six to twelve months that balances authentic conversation with strategic storytelling-no scripts, no ads, just founders building the muscle to show up consistently and own their space.What You'll Learn:Why 98% of Founders Fail at Video: Discover the two fatal mistakes-posting too infrequently or producing content so poorly it undermines credibility-and why video remains the most powerful early-stage growth lever.The Founder as Storytelling Asset: Learn why 44% of market value is tied directly to founder visibility and the ability to connect with investors and customers.The Six-Pillar Framework: Master the month-by-month approach: Foundations (origin and problem), Why (why you, why this, why now), Mission (turning attention into conviction), Community (finding your tribe), Customer (flagship stories), and Vision (cementing thought leadership).Patience Over Speed: Building authentic founder presence is like training a muscle-meaningful CTAs only emerge in month three after laying proper groundwork.The Vulnerability Advantage: Being vulnerable about where you actually are builds belief, engagement, and the right community around your founder journey.Whether you're an early-stage founder seeking investor visibility, an entrepreneur building community around your expertise, or a business leader ready to own your niche, this episode provides the blueprint for founder-led video storytelling that actually works, from someone who's produced content for the world's biggest brands and now helps founders tell their stories with the same strategic rigour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Freedom begins when your money works harder than you do.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the real difference between building a business and building wealth. He introduces the “earn, extract, invest” flywheel — and explains why leaving all your profits inside your business is one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make.You'll learn how to turn business income into a personal wealth engine, the key differences between business owners and true entrepreneurs, and how to start building passive income that funds your lifestyle.If you want to stop trading time for money and start building real, generational wealth, this episode will show you how to make the shift.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
If you can't measure your freedom, you'll never achieve it.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down how top CEOs turn “freedom” from a vague idea into a measurable, actionable target. He introduces the freedom scorecard — covering autonomy, liquidity, leadership depth, and lifestyle control — and explains how to track exactly how dependent your business is on you. You'll learn why most businesses stall between 0–30 days of independence, how to push toward 90 days without involvement, and the key metrics to uncover your biggest “freedom gaps.”If you want a business that grows without you, not because of you, this episode will show you how to start building it.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第266回は「糠床とBNIと私」と題してお送りいたします。 安:では大竹さん … 続きを読む 第266回 糠床とBNIと私 第266回 糠床とBNIと私はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。
Confidence Is Everywhere, But Most People Look for It in the Wrong Place Most people chase confidence as if it were something they need to earn or discover. James Vincent knows better. In this episode, Neil Martin explores James's book *The Infinite Edge* and reveals why confidence isn't something you find; it's something you take.This discussion dives deep into how to be more confident, emphasising that confidence is readily available and waiting to be embraced. James highlights the crucial role of performance analysis in both sports and business, emphasising its importance in achieving results. The conversation offers powerful strategies for self-improvement, guiding you toward significant personal growth and better business strategy.James built himself from a nine-year-old badminton player to world number 49 by age 21. His journey taught him that world-class performance comes from ruthless focus on 2-3 key skills, deliberate repetition with feedback, and building yourself from the inside out. Now he's distilled these lessons into a framework anyone can use.What You'll Learn:The Serial Winner Mindset: What separates someone who achieves one goal from someone who wins across every area of life.Why Focus Beats Hours: How James's decision to focus on just three skills-coaching, leadership, and public speaking gave him a shot at becoming world-class.The 20-Second Confidence Loop: Master the L-O-O-P technique: Let go of doubt, Open your mind to belief, Own that belief, and Plant it in your heart.The Hidden Sources of Confidence: Why every promise you keep to yourself builds seismic levels of self-belief, and how authenticity creates unshakeable confidence.Sport's Massive Advantage Over Business: Why analysing performance in sport is standard, whilst analysing performance in business barely exists, and how recording your meetings can transform results.The Leadership Philosophy That Changes Everything: How James's shift from "if you win, I win" to "when I win, you win" was subtle in words but seismic in impact.Key Quotes:"If you want more confidence, first of all, you gotta realise confidence is everywhere. It is literally all over the place. It's waiting for you to take it.""Don't think about the hours, think about the focus, because if you try and get good at several different things, you'd be average. But if you focus on the two or three technical things in your area of life, then you can become world-class.""Every promise you keep to yourself, oh, that is seismic levels of confidence.""The willingness to do whatever it takes. Just take note of that point right now, folks listening. That is confidence."James Vincent's Background:James Vincent is a performance coach and author of *The Infinite Edge: Six Inner Forces to Be a Serial Winner*. He represented England in badminton, reaching world number 49 by age 21-22. James has coached athletes to the Olympics and worked with business leaders across multiple sectors.Action Steps:If You're Struggling with Confidence: Start the confidence loop right now. Identify one doubt, physically turn your hand over and let it go, open your mind to one belief about what's possible, grab that belief and own it, then plant it in your heart.If You Want to Become World-Class: Stop trying to be good at everything. Identify the 2-3 technical skills that matter most in your field and commit to focusing exclusively on those for the next year.If You Lead a Team: Record your next company-wide communication or sales meeting. Watch it back and analyse it through the lens of "what can I do for little improvements?"For Everyone: Start keeping promises to yourself. Every single one. Watch what happens to your confidence when you do what you say you'll do, even in small things.Subscribe to the ActionCOACH podcast for weekly insights on business growth, leadership, and performance.This episode is sponsored by Canva:Learn more at: https://www.canva.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Built a business… but still stuck running it?In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the shift from operator to owner to investor — and why your ego can quietly hold you back from stepping out of the day-to-day. He introduces the Owner Operating System and the six disciplines that redefine your role as you scale.You'll learn what leadership looks like when you're no longer the one in charge, how to measure your impact as a chairperson, and why shifting your focus from one business to multiple assets is the key to real freedom.If you want a business that runs without you — not because of you — this episode shows you how to make that move.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
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You can build a multi-million dollar business and still feel financially stuck. That's the uncomfortable truth we're tackling today: business freedom and financial freedom are not the same thing, and confusing them is how founders end up with great revenue but no real independence.We break down the simple rule that changes everything: if your income stops when you stop, it's active income. Active income can get you to your first million, but it won't carry you to true freedom unless your business produces real profit that you consistently pull out and invest. I walk through the “profit account” habit, why protecting that account matters, and how your business should function as a cash engine that funds wealth creation, not just bigger monthly spending.From there, we map the wealth triangle: business profits, cash flow control, and asset investments. We talk about turning profitability into outside assets like stocks, real estate, or other businesses, and why it's smart to treat your family wealth plan like a real company with rules, meetings, and honest conversations at the dinner table. We also cover practical freedom metrics like passive income multiple and time leverage score, plus the founder progression from drawings to salary and bonus to dividends, so you start paying yourself like an investor.If you want a business valuation, a clean exit strategy, and a life that doesn't depend on you grinding forever, press play. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review if this helped you think differently about profit and freedom.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
What's the thing you've been talking about doing, that you still haven't started?If you're honest with yourself, you probably know exactly what it is. And you probably also know the reasons you've talked yourself out of it. The timing isn't right. You're not sure it'll work. What if you fail? What if people judge you? What if it's too late?Our guest, Amy Goober, is here to call time on all of that.Amy is an Action Coach, workshop leader, and speaker who has been building businesses, raising a family, and reinventing herself across four decades. She opened her first business, a cake bakery in Boston at 26 with zero business experience and a ponytail. She sold it seven years later to focus on her three children. Decades later, when her kids launched and life shifted, she didn't shrink her world, she expanded it.At 60, she launched Drive Your Life™, helping women stop overthinking and start taking action. Today, she runs Better Together Events & Community, leads Wandering Women Travel experiences, and recently co-authored a book with her 93-year-old mother.She is not slowing down. She is speeding up. And she wants to take you with her.What You'll Learn:Why mid-life is one of the most powerful times to start something new, and why more women in their fifties and sixties are doing exactly thatHow Amy's "open the parachute on the way down" philosophy has carried her through every major transitionThe Drive Your Life™ framework: how to figure out what you actually want, eliminate what you don't, and start taking action without waiting for perfect conditionsWhy toe dipping beats all-or-nothing thinking, and how to test an idea before you commit everything to itHow to widen your circle when life naturally shrinks it, and why in-person connection matters more than everThe accountability structure that actually keeps women moving forward (hint: it's simpler than you think) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most entrepreneurs start their business for freedom — but end up becoming the bottleneck.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down how to build a team that doesn't just run the business, but actually grows it without you. He walks through the four stages of leadership development — Direction, Delegation, Duplication, and Development — and explains why many founders stay stuck managing tasks instead of building leaders. You'll learn how accountability really works inside high-performing companies, how to identify and develop A-players, and why clear goals, transparent metrics, and leadership systems are essential if you want your business to scale beyond you.If you want a company that performs even when you step away — this episode will show you how to build it.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
“If it ain't broke, don't fix it” is killing your growth.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the Systems Maturity Model — the five stages every scaling business moves through, from chaos to autonomy. He explains why the systems that got you to $1M won't get you to $10M, and why you must break your own systems before the market breaks them for you.You'll learn the five levels of systems maturity (Chaos → Consistency → Scalability → Optimization → Autonomy), how to identify bottlenecks slowing your growth, and why most businesses run on good people instead of a true operating system.If you want a business that scales without collapsing — and eventually runs without you — this episode will show you how to build it.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
Built a successful business… but don't feel free?In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad breaks down the “Freedom Pivot” — the shift from operator to owner to investor. He explains why what got you to $1M won't get you to $10M, how growth can quietly trap you, and why real freedom isn't just about money — it's about time, choice, and control. You'll learn the three stages of business evolution, how to eliminate bottlenecks, and why systems × leadership create freedom, along with practical strategies for auditing your calendar, redesigning decision flow, and building an asset that's scalable, saleable, and built for long-term wealth.If you don't want to own a job — you want to own an asset — this episode will show you how to make the shift.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
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In this episode of The Money Mondays Podcast, Dan Fleyshman sits down in Las Vegas with Bradley Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH, one of the world's largest business coaching organizations operating in 85+ countries and responsible for billions in client revenue.Brad shares decades of hard-earned wisdom on what truly separates struggling operators from successful business owners. From why most entrepreneurs stay stuck doing $20/hour tasks to how real wealth is built through systems, coaching, and accountability, this conversation pulls back the curtain on money, mindset, and scale.They dive deep into:Why business coaching delivers a 6–7x ROI and how to know if you're actually coachableThe difference between being a great operator vs. a true ownerWhy “how” kills most goals — and what to focus on insteadHow to think about investing once you've made money (businesses, real estate, and rules)Why talking about money openly is essential — especially with friends and familyThe real purpose of wealth, legacy, and giving backBrad also breaks down his philosophy on goal-setting, investing only where you're an expert, and why most people would rather look rich than be rich. This is a masterclass in business thinking, long-term wealth, and building a life that actually feels successful.If you want to make more money, invest smarter, and understand wealth at a deeper level, this episode is required listening.Like this episode? Watch more like it