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Thousands of business owners spend years chasing followers, likes, views, and algorithms, only to wonder why none of it is showing up in their bank account.In this episode, I break down 10 social media strategies that are actually designed to generate revenue, not vanity metrics. You'll learn how to use social media to build trust, authority, visibility, community, social proof, and ultimately create more opportunities for people to buy from your business.We'll also look at some of the biggest mistakes businesses make on social media, including random posting, chasing followers without a strategy, ignoring lead generation, failing to build authority, and creating content for the algorithm instead of the customer.The goal of social media isn't to become famous. It's to become trusted. The businesses that win don't just build audiences. They build communities, authority, and movements that lead to revenue and profitability.Social media doesn't fail. Bad strategy does.Subscribe for more practical business, marketing, and growth strategies, and let me know in the comments: which area of your social media strategy needs the most improvement?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

One of the biggest lies in business is that people buy logically. They don't. People buy emotionally, then use logic to justify the decision.In this episode, I break down the psychology behind why customers buy and the emotional drivers that create demand. From identity and status to belonging, certainty, pain, pleasure, and desire, you'll learn how these emotions influence purchasing decisions and how to apply them to your marketing.We'll also look at why customers rarely go from stranger to buyer immediately, how small commitments move people closer to a purchase, and why selling features alone isn't enough.People rarely buy because of what something is. They buy because of what it means to them. Understand that psychology, and you can build marketing that creates desire instead of relying on pressure to make the sale.Subscribe for more practical business and marketing strategies, and let me know in the comments: what emotion is your business really 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

What They Don't Tell You About Leadership | Mandy Hickson RAF Top Gun Pilot InterviewMost business leaders only get taught how to lead after they've been promoted. Mandy Hickson learned it the opposite way round, and it might explain why the military still builds better leaders than most companies do.Mandy broke through as one of the first women flying fast jets for the RAF, at a time when women weren't permitted in the cockpit at all. She flew combat missions over Iraq, dodged a live missile mid-air, and was mid-Atlantic refuelling a jet when 9/11 shut down an entire continent. She's since built a 15-year speaking career and has addressed more than 100,000 schoolchildren.On this episode of the ActionCOACH podcast, Mandy explains why the military never makes a lateral hire, and what that forces them to get right about growing leaders from the ground up.What You'll Learn:- Control The Controllables: The mantra that carried Mandy through 9/11, diverted mid-Atlantic, and how focusing only on what's within your control frees up capacity to make decisions under pressure.- Why Nobody Gets A Lateral Hire In The Military: The armed forces train leaders from day one instead of recruiting them ready-made, with real implications for retention and performance.- The DODAR Decision Model: The five-step framework fighter pilots use to make life-or-death calls in seconds - diagnose, options, decide, assign, review - and how it applies to a business crisis.- Real Psychological Safety: Why a junior team member needs to feel safe enough to say "I'm stopping" mid-mission, and how that culture gets built before the pressure hits.- Resilience Is Built Through Failure: Mandy breaks down the catch-22 of wanting resilient people while punishing failure, and why military debriefing turns mistakes into growth.- Find Your Dot Dot Dot: The exercise Mandy uses to identify exactly what's stopping you from taking the next opportunity, in business or in life.- The Power Of Not Yet: The two-word reframe that changed how Mandy approached writing her book, and how it can shift your brain out of "I can't."Action Steps:If You Haven't Started: Write down your "dot dot dot" - the thing stopping you from taking your next opportunity - and identify one action that removes it this week.If You're Already Leading A Team: Stop defaulting to lateral hires. Build a leadership path for people before they're promoted. Use DODAR in your next crisis meeting by asking what the problem actually is before deciding what to do.For Everyone: Define your North Star, then test new opportunities against it before you say yes.Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or finding the courage to take your next opportunity, Mandy's story proves the timing you're waiting for arrives, as long as you've done the work first. Subscribe for weekly conversations that help you grow your business.Sponsored by AdSmart from SkyAdSmart from Sky makes TV advertising affordable, targeted, and effective for businesses of all sizes, with six-week campaigns starting at 3,000 pounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you spend the next 30 minutes listening, you stop being the bottleneck in your own operation. Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH, joins Neil Twa to break down how to build a business that runs without you. This is not a motivational speech. It is a systems audit. We talk about the difference between top of funnel noise and bottom of funnel trust. We look at why permanent media beats social media for long term value. We discuss how to turn your knowledge into products that generate income while you sleep. The core tension is simple. You are trading time for money. That trade ends when you build systems. Brad shares how he uses AI to curate content without losing authenticity. He explains why a video posted 12 years ago still brings in clients today. You will learn how to shift from grinding inside the business to scaling it. This matters for Amazon sellers, Shopify brands, and TikTok Shop operators. If you are stuck at a revenue ceiling, the problem is usually structural, not tactical. You need recurring revenue strategies. You need pricing power. You need leadership that does not require your constant presence. The episode covers how to use AI as an operating system, not a replacement for human connection. We discuss the compounding effect of permanent content. We look at the shift from service based to product based income. This is the blueprint for building an asset, not a job. Listen now to find the one system that is holding your margins down. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast gives you the operator perspective you need to break free. Stop trading hours for dollars. Start building a brand that works without you. That is the only way to scale. That is the only way to win. This is the conversation every serious seller needs to have with themselves. Do not skip it. Your future self is waiting for this decision. Make it today. Get the five ecommerce updates that matter every Tuesday and Friday at voltagedm.com/newsletter: https://voltagedm.com/newsletter?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep388

Most businesses don't have a marketing system. They have a marketing person, or worse, a business owner trying to do all the marketing themselves.When the owner is responsible for generating leads, creating content, following up, and driving sales, growth becomes dependent on them. The moment they stop, the marketing stops too.In this episode, I break down how to build a marketing machine that consistently moves customers through five key stages: attention, trust, lead capture, nurturing, and conversion. We'll look at how systems, measurement, and automation can help remove you as the bottleneck.The goal isn't to become better at doing your marketing yourself. It's to build a marketing system that continues generating customers whether you're working or not.Subscribe for more practical business and marketing strategies, and let me know in the comments: if you disappeared from your business for 90 days, would your marketing keep running?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 biggest change happening in marketing isn't social media or Google. It's AI.For years, businesses focused on ranking higher in search results. But as more customers turn to AI for answers and recommendations, the question is changing from “Can people find me?” to “Will AI recommend me?” And that shift could completely change how businesses build visibility online.In this episode, I break down why authority, reviews, content, personal branding, podcasts, LinkedIn, and real customer stories are becoming more important than ever. The businesses building these trust signals now have an opportunity to create an authority advantage that becomes increasingly difficult for competitors to catch.The future of marketing isn't just about ranking. It's about becoming the business, brand, or expert that AI recommends.Subscribe for more practical business and marketing strategies, and let me know in the comments: if someone asked AI for the best company in your industry, would it recommend 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

Scaling: Why Most Founders Get It Wrong | Jonathan Neill Turnkey Business Exit InterviewMost founders think scaling means working harder. Jonathan Neill nearly wrecked his health proving that wrong before he learned a better way. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, he explains how a business built from a garden shed sold for multi-millions.Jonathan started a school sports equipment service and repair business with one van, his pregnant wife answering the phones, and no customers. Fifteen years later it was a national company of 110 staff servicing over 20,000 schools, sold as a fully turnkey operation he no longer needed to show up for.The secret wasn't working harder. It was building a business that didn't need him at all.What You'll Learn:- Escaping the hiring desperation cycle: Hiring anyone who could carry a toolbox led to two years of the wrong people leaving, until hiring for culture fixed it.- Using quarterly themes to shift performance: One quarterly reward scheme cost 10,000 pounds and moved the bottom line by 100,000 pounds in a single month.- Building culture into hiring and firing: The same cultural values decided who joined the business and who left it, not just what was on a poster.- Absorbing competitors without buying them: Jonathan took on five of the roughly ten UK competitors in his niche by winning their schools until they asked to join him.- Innovating ahead of the industry: An electronic quoting system turned a two-week paperwork delay into a quote appearing before the engineer left the school.- Funding growth without outside investors: Hiring a strong finance director, later than he should have, got the business through years of overtrading.- Coaching that shifts from founder to team: Jonathan worked with his ActionCOACH coach for 15 years, first on himself, then on his managers ahead of the sale.- Rebuilding purpose after an exit: What happened in the three months after selling, and why he ended up back in the same industry two years later.Key Quotes:"I never had the vision in them first five years that in 15 years' time I would sell it for millions.""It was a complete turnkey business, and it doesn't need me.""To make a mistake is fine, you just don't want to keep making the same mistake.""The biggest mistake was trying to do everything myself."Jonathan Neill's Background:Jonathan Neill built a school sports equipment service and repair business from his garden shed into a national operation of 110 staff servicing over 20,000 schools. Working with an ActionCOACH coach for 15 years, he absorbed five competitors, introduced early electronic quoting to the industry, and sold the business as a fully turnkey operation for multi-millions. After running an antique centre and tearoom now led by his daughter Amy, he returned to the sector with a new venture that has grown to 25 staff and almost 5,000 schools in two years.If You Haven't Started: Write out where you want the business to be in 10 or 20 years, including what your own role looks like at the end.If You're Already Scaling: Build your values into hiring and firing, not just onboarding, and set a quarterly reward theme before the quarter begins.For Everyone: Find a coach who asks questions instead of giving answers, and get proper financial help in place before overtrading forces your hand.Whether you're stuck being the bottleneck, weighing up your first acquisition, or thinking about your eventual exit, Jonathan's story is worth the 47 minutes. Subscribe for weekly conversations about what growth actually looks like.Sponsored by YES Foundation UKYES helps 12 to 22-year-olds build confidence, understand money, and develop real entrepreneurial thinking. To support or find out more, visit yesfoundation.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Pat sits down with entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of ActionCOACH, Brad Sugars, to challenge conventional thinking around success, leadership, money, and the future of work.Brad explains why "do what you love" may be the wrong career advice, why mentorship is one of the greatest keys to personal growth, and how defining success for yourself is essential as your priorities change throughout life. He also shares his perspective on artificial intelligence, why it's a tool to embrace rather than fear, and how the next generation is redefining what work looks like.From setting goals that actually inspire growth to becoming a better leader through listening, this conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone looking to reach their full potential.If you've ever wondered how to build a more fulfilling career, adapt to a changing world, or think differently about success, this episode is for you.Connect with Brad Sugars:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradsugarsActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.comCHAPTERS:00:00:00 Intro00:04:53 Mentorship and Path to Financial Independence00:06:57 Jim Rohn's Life, Resilience, and Fulfillment00:12:47 Redefining Success: Phases and Fulfillment00:15:14 AI, Automation, and the Future of Work00:32:22 Social Media & AI Mistakes; Hiring Young Talent00:33:17 Social Media Evolution and Changing Job Definitions00:34:43 How COVID Impacted the Normal 9-to-5 Job00:36:41 Generational Shifts and the Search for Why00:37:36 Teaching Philosophy: Participation and Long‑Term Value00:38:40 The Power of Questions in Leadership00:40:26 Goal Setting, Dreaming, and Avoiding the ‘How' Trap00:43:01 Shut Up and Listen00:45:37 Customer Feedback and Growth for Success00:46:38 The Difference Between Goals and a To-Do List00:48:34 Historical Ages of Wealth and the Intelligence Age00:49:55 Why Asking "How" is Detrimental00:53:38 Self‑Transformation: Who You Need to Become00:54:48 Answering a Question with a Question01:00:57 Live a Legacy Where No One Will Remember YouWEBSITE: https://www.nogreyareaspodcast.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nogreyareas_gagliano/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NoGreyAreasTIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nogreyareasgaglianoEMAIL: info@nogreyareas.comNo Grey Areas is a motivational podcast with captivating guests centered around how our choices humanize, empower, and define who we become. This podcast is inspired by the cautionary tale, No Grey Areas, written by Joseph Gagliano. Learn more about the truth behind his story involved with sports' biggest scandal at https://www.nogreyareas.com/

Mastering business growth strategies isn't about spending more on ads; it is about accessing the right databases.Most entrepreneurs think they need to hire more sales staff or pump cash into social media campaigns to see real results. This approach often leads to burnout and high overhead costs. Instead, you can bypass the friction of cold customer acquisition by partnering with entities that already serve your ideal client.When you leverage existing databases, you stop chasing cold leads and start focusing on warm, trusted connections. It is the fastest way to scale a business without increasing your headcount. This type of strategic collaboration is the key to sustainable expansion.Subscribe for more practical business growth strategies, and let me know your thoughts in the comments.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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Every business is now competing for attention and I believe the fastest-growing businesses are learning to think like media companies.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down how I use content to build attention, trust, authority, and ultimately more customers. I'll show you how podcasts, videos, newsletters, books, and social media can become business assets that keep working long after you create them.I also share how to build a content flywheel, repurpose one idea across multiple platforms, and use AI to make content creation more efficient.Because the goal isn't simply to create more content. It's to build trust, own attention, and turn that attention into business growth.Subscribe for more strategies on scaling your business, building demand, and creating long-term growth.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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At the 3rd Letting and Estate Agent Conference in Grantham, John Cottrell, talks about The 5 Things holding Estate/Letting Agents back in life John Cottrell - Voted Action Coach's (Action Coach - the World's No.1 Business Coach Franchise) Best Executive Business Coach for Europe, Middle East and Asia 2016 This guy knows his onions! 52 minutes long - prepare to be interested, intrigued and educated!

Stop wasting time on social media strategy that fails to generate income. Learn why your current approach is likely missing the mark.Many business owners spend hours posting content without seeing a return on their investment. This video breaks down why the problem is rarely the platform itself, but rather the flawed social media marketing tactics being applied. If you are tired of putting in effort without seeing revenue growth, this analysis will help you identify exactly where your process is breaking down.We examine the common mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck in a cycle of low engagement and zero sales. By shifting your focus away from vanity metrics and toward a sustainable business growth strategy, you can start building a digital presence that actually pays off. This is for any business owner ready to audit their current workflow and replace ineffective habits with a clear, revenue-focused plan.Subscribe for weekly business growth tips, and comment below with your biggest struggle when it comes to monetization.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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If you cannot answer why a customer should buy from you instead of your competitor, your sales strategy is failing.Many business owners think claiming they have great service or decades of experience is enough to secure a deal. The reality is that these points are standard expectations, not reasons to choose you. When your entire competitive advantage relies on subjective claims, you end up fighting a losing battle for every new lead.This analysis examines why those common pitches fail to land with today's buyers. You will learn to strip away the fluff and build a unique selling proposition that actually forces a prospect to notice your business. We break down how to stop relying on generic promises and start highlighting the specific value that makes your company the only logical choice for customer acquisition.Subscribe for weekly business growth strategy breakdowns, and comment below with the biggest challenge you face when trying to differentiate your brand from competitors.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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Why $2M to $5M Is Where Owners Lose the Most Cash with Brad Sugars   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com  or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Make more, work less video: https://youtu.be/   You just had your best revenue month ever. And somehow, this morning, you were still moving money between accounts to make sure payroll clears. If that describes your week, you're not bad at business, and you're not alone. You're standing in the exact stage almost every growing owner hits somewhere between two and five million in revenue, the stage where cash and profit are supposed to show up and instead go missing. In this episode, Rocky sits down again with Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH, to break down why the instincts that built your first million become the thing that caps you at three or four. Brad has spent over 30 years building and coaching businesses through exactly this transition, and he lays out, in plain language, what actually has to change structurally, not personally, for growth to keep going.   In This Episode: Why cash and profit disappear specifically between $2M and $5M in revenue The five stages every business owner moves through: technician, operator, manager, leader, owner How to build the three managers that get a business from $1M to $10M What separates a documented process from a true operating system Why AI amplifies chaos in a business instead of fixing it The real percentage of businesses actually paying for AI tools versus just claiming to use them Why paid marketing gets a 90-day ceiling, not a 12-month one   Key Takeaways: The dead zone between $2M and $5M is a structural stage, not a personal failure. Build three managers: sales and marketing, finance and admin, operations. Score every manager on two things only: competency and productivity. A weak team score is a management score. AI cannot fix an undocumented process. If it isn't written down step by step, AI just moves the mess faster. Roughly 70 to 80% of businesses claim to use AI. Only about 3% are actually paying for it. Give every paid marketing effort a 90-day ceiling. Most of it shows signs of working inside 48 hours.   About Brad Sugars: nternationally 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. That's why Brad has created 90 Days To Revolutionize Your Life – It's 30 minutes a day for 90 days, teaching you his 30 years experience on investing, business and life.   Links: Websites: actioncoach.com     bradsugars.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradsugars/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-%24100m-entrepreneur-podcast/id1660990356 Previous Ep 129 90 Days To Revolutionize Your Business with Brad Sugars: https://youtu.be/OV7jswZfKDE    Profit Blueprint Calculator I Profit Comes First: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/profitblueprintcalc-page   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Free Copy of the Profit Blueprint Book: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Monthly Newsletter signup: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/newsletter-signup Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.       

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.

Learn the five proven business growth strategies that prioritize conversion over lead generation to boost your bottom line. Stop chasing new leads and start focusing on the metrics that actually multiply profit. Many entrepreneurs exhaust their resources on lead generation when the fastest path to revenue lies in optimizing conversion. This guide breaks down the five core pillars of sustainable business growth, explaining why acquiring new customers is often less effective than maximizing the value of the ones you already have. By implementing these specific business growth strategies, you can shift your focus toward building long-term repeat business. We analyze how to evaluate your current sales process and identify the friction points preventing you from increasing your business profit. Whether you are scaling a startup or stabilizing an established company, these principles apply to any model where efficiency matters more than raw volume. If you want to master the balance between lead generation vs conversion, subscribe for weekly business strategy breakdowns, and comment below which of these five areas you plan to optimize first.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

Dr. Indira Couch — or "Indi," as she likes to be called — is a globally recognised expert in leadership, engagement, and culture coaching with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve peak performance. As CEO of ActionEDGE TT and a certified ActionCOACH, she has built a reputation for simplifying complex challenges and unlocking the potential in the people she works with. Her core belief is simple but powerful: too many people settle for mediocrity when they are capable of so much more. That philosophy doesn't stop at the boardroom — it carries directly into how we show up as parents and the environment we create for our children. In this episode, Indi brings her wealth of experience in leadership and human potential to the conversation, exploring what it means to raise children with purpose, how parents can lead by example, and why the principles that build great leaders also build great families. Connect with Dr. Indira Instagram: @indiracouch LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/indiracouch If today's conversation resonated, I will send one idea every Friday for sports parents.  Subscribe at hernanchousa.com

Stop hiding behind a corporate logo. Learn why personal branding is the most effective way to build trust at scale today.Many businesses struggle because they act like faceless entities. This video breaks down the shift from corporate-first messaging to human-centric communication. If you are a founder or marketer looking to connect deeper with your audience, you will learn why people follow leaders rather than brands. We analyze why figures like Elon Musk command more attention than their own companies.By prioritizing human connection, you can change your entire approach to business marketing. This strategy helps you stop competing on products alone and start competing on authority and trust. Implementing this shift allows you to attract a loyal audience that actually cares about your vision, rather than just your services.Subscribe for weekly marketing strategy breakdowns, and comment below: what is one way you are bringing more personality into your brand right now?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

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!Most businesses don't fail because the owner lacks talent. They stall because the owner becomes the product, the manager, the decision desk, and the emergency contact all at once. That's when growth turns into stress, customers feel delays, and the company becomes impossible to sell. We're joined by Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH and author of "Pulling Profits Out of a Hat," to get brutally practical about what separates a skill-based job from a scalable, sellable business asset.Sugars and The Dead Pixels Society Podcast host Gary Pageau talk profit margins over vanity revenue, and why you should know exactly what it costs to keep the doors open per hour. Sugars breaks down the mindset shift from “I'm great at my craft” to “I'm building a machine that delivers outcomes,” including the trap of owner dependency and how systems, documentation, and packaging make a business transferable. If you're in a creative or service industry like photography, printing, or local retail, the conversation on recurring revenue hits hard: one-off customers create volatility, while the right customer model can create month-in, month-out stability.Sugars also digs into leadership stages and hiring: Why early growth needs doers, why the next stage needs managers, and why real scale demands thinkers and an executive team. He lays out the clearest signs you've become the bottleneck, how to set goals that actually force growth, and why hiring people better than you is the only way to stop limiting your company. MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Photo Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 2027, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group,  The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

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Stop using outdated digital marketing strategy rules. Instead, learn how AI dictates brand authority and why content is now your biggest asset.Most businesses treat their online presence as a simple marketing channel, but that approach is failing in the modern era. This video explains why content is bigger than marketing and how AI evaluates your expertise and company identity. If your current approach hasn't changed in years, you are already falling behind the competition.We break down the new reality of how AI perceives your brand. You will learn why your content needs to be optimized to work globally and constantly, rather than just serving as a temporary campaign. By shifting your digital marketing strategy, you ensure your business remains relevant as AI continues to define the next decade of search and discovery.Subscribe for weekly content marketing tips to stay ahead of the curve, and let me know in the comments: what is the biggest challenge your company faces with AI right now?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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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