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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Phil Fraser - entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, and a sounding board for fellow entrepreneurs. Phil brings a wealth of experience to this conversation, He's been there, done it, and even got the multi million pound exit t-shirt. You can expect to learn how Phil quantifies the benefits of delegating tasks, whether it's better to be an entrepreneur or an employee, his advice for setting and achieving big goals, the motivations that drive successful entrepreneurs, and his favourite book for business advice.We also explore what life looks like after you exit your business, how he helps other founders through his business sounding board, as well as his number one piece of advice for anyone considering starting their own business.Expect to hear:Here is your updated timestamp list with 2 minutes added to each:02:28 The Birth of an Accidental Business03:16 Early Challenges and Pivots05:40 Scaling Up and Taking Risks08:09 Delegation and Growth25:08 Navigating Crises28:08 Entrepreneurship vs. Employment31:28 The Value of Lifestyle Businesses33:02 Entrepreneurs and Media Perception39:59 Life After Business Exit43:26 The Role of a Business Sounding Board46:43 Angel Investing50:44 Balancing Ambition and FamilyConnect With Phil FraserLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/philfraserTwitter - https://twitter.com/phil_fraserInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/phil.fraser/Website - www.philfraser.co.ukGet In TouchLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lawrence-5a4b3357/Website - ambitiousmindspodcast.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/ambitiousmindspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastering Public Speaking & Business Soundboarding with Phil FraserIn this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball dives into the importance of presentation skills in professional success and how being a confident speaker can give you a competitive edge in business. John sits down with guest Phil Fraser, who shares his unique role as a business sounding board, helping small business owners combat the loneliness of leadership and provide much-needed guidance. The conversation covers Phil's background in presentation skills, tips for handling Q&A sessions, and essential elements that make speakers listenable. They also discuss the impact of podcasting on professional growth and valuable lessons in hosting and guesting on podcasts. Tune in for practical insights and strategies to enhance your public speaking and leadership capabilities.keywordsbusiness sounding board, business coach, business mentor, small business owners, loneliness, challenges, presentation training, communication skills, Q&A sessions, podcasting, podcasting, guesting, audience building, business sounding board, Leeds Business Podcast, entertaining, educational, motivational, inspirational, strategytakeawaysA business sounding board is a combination of a business coach and a business mentor, providing support and guidance to small business owners.Having someone to talk to and bounce ideas off of can help alleviate the loneliness and challenges of running a business.Effective communication skills, including presentation skills, are crucial in business and can boost professional credibility and confidence.Handling Q&A sessions during presentations can be done by using specific phrases like 'Who has the first question?' and 'Who has the final question?' to encourage audience participation and maintain control.Podcasting is a valuable tool for reaching a wider audience and sharing expertise and insights. Guesting on other people's podcasts can help build your audience and raise your profile in a specific community.Creating your own podcast allows you to stand out and target a niche audience.Podcasts should be entertaining, educational, motivational, and inspirational to keep listeners engaged.Being a podcast host can enhance your positioning and credibility in your industry.As a business sounding board, Phil helps small to medium-sized business owners create a strategy to achieve their goals.titlesThe Power of PodcastingTips for Handling Q&A Sessions The Benefits of Hosting a PodcastSound Bites"I work with small business owners to stop them being lonely at the top.""I help business owners to be better business owners and to not be lonely at the top.""My background going all the way back, my initial first half of my career, I sold advertising space.""I will guest on other people's podcasts... I'm piggybacking on your audience.""How hard can it be to run your own podcast?... It's a lot harder than it looks.""I launched the Leeds Business Podcast... to raise my profile in the Leeds business community."00:00 Introduction to Presentation Skills00:24 Meet Phil Fraser: Business Sounding Board01:32 The Role of a Business Sounding Board05:43 Phil's Background in Presentation Skills09:03 The Power of Public Speaking09:57 Transformative Journey of Public Speaking16:17 The Importance of Presentation Skills in Education18:53 Mastering Q&A Sessions20:31 Effective Q&A Techniques21:45 Podcasting in the Professional World22:01 Phil's Podcasting Journey Begins22:30 Guesting on Other Podcasts23:22 Creating the Leeds...

Crafting Your Signature Keynote: A Step-by-Step JourneyIn this episode of Present Influence, keynote coach and professional speaker John Ball invites listeners into his creative process as he develops his own signature keynote talk. John shares comprehensive insights from his years of coaching, covering topics such as the importance of having a mission, the difference between mission and positioning, and the challenges of finding your niche. This episode kicks off a series focused on the entire keynote creation process, from conceptualization to delivery, offering valuable lessons for aspiring and established speakers alike. Follow along weekly for more tips and interviews with influence experts, starting with radio presenter Phil Fraser in the next episode.keywordskeynote talk, public speaking, mission, positioning, presentation skills, leadership communication, emotional mastery, audience engagement, speaker journey, creative processtakeawaysCreating a keynote talk starts with understanding your mission.Mission and positioning are distinct but interconnected concepts.A clear mission helps define your niche as a speaker.Emotional mastery is crucial for effective leadership communication.Specificity in mission statements enhances clarity and impact.The creative process involves personal reflection and audience consideration.Positioning supports the greater mission in delivering talks.Empowering others emotionally can lead to significant change.Documentation of the speaker's journey can provide valuable insights.Engaging with the audience is key to successful presentations.titlesDefining Your Niche as a SpeakerEmotional Mastery in Public SpeakingSound Bites"Where do even start when creating a professional keynote talk?""I want to talk about the creative process."00:00 Introduction: Crafting Your Signature Keynote Talk03:21 The Importance of Mission and Positioning05:46 Defining Your Mission and Positioning Statement07:09 Building the Foundation of Your Keynote Talk08:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Many people have asked for my business journey story, so this week the tables are turned and I'm the guest.You'll hear how a failed angel investment pitch, turned into an accidental business launch, my ‘sliding doors' moment, how the sale of the business came about and why you don't need to be ‘lonely at the top'.The interview was originally broadcast on the Manager Memo Podcast hosted by Len Samborowski, Director MBA, Nichols College, Connecticut. We covered my business journey, looked at some of the learnings that I picked up along the way and touched on my work as a Business Sounding Board.INTRODUCING PHIL FRASERPrior to hosting the Leeds Business Podcast, Phil Fraser went from an accidental kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He's travelled the full SME business journey of launch, growth, scale and exit.He now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach and Business Mentor). In simple terms, he's ‘a pair of ears and an extra pair eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. Phil's mantra is It doesn't need to be ‘lonely at the top'. He helps Business Owners to be better business owners, by helping with their clarity and focus.As a Business Sounding Board, he gives SME Owners the time & space to regularly discuss their challenges and opportunities, with no sense of judgement or bias, and in complete confidence. This allows them to explore their options in full, culminating with a list of issues to address/clarify, a clear target in mind, a roadmap to success, and a renewed enthusiasm and confidence for the challenges ahead.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:00] Chickens and punk…[00:02:00] From advertising agency to the new-fanged ‘internet'[00:04:30] Where did the online bingo idea come from?[00:06:00] The failed angel investment pitch[00:08:00] Turning down a ‘real job' for the business opportunity[00:10:00] The motivation of fear in a start up[00:11:15] How the business sale came about[00:14:15] The legal difficulties of the deal[00:16:00] 18 years and no business plan[00:17:00] Hands on start-up owner to team manager[00:18:00] The ‘two week vacation' test[00:20:20] Key lessons learnt during the business journey[00:23:00] The benefits of having no investment [00:23:50] It doesn't need to be lonely at the top[00:26:50] Why I call myself a ‘Business Sounding Board'[00:29:30] My angel investment experience[00:31:00] The ‘PITA Patter' problem solving process3 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• If you can't take a two week holiday without your laptop or phone, your business isn't sellable• Success can come from a failure• Having no money makes you think creativelyVALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/Website: https://www.philfraser.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfraser DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has two simple steps;1) Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2) Post a review...

Try Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ash and Kane are joined by guest Phil Fraser, host of the Leeds Business Podcast. Phil shares his journey from owning the world's largest online bingo comparison site to becoming a podcaster and business sounding board. Kane, Ash and Phil give valuable advice throughout the episode for anyone looking to start or grow their own podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Niche down your podcast topic to become the go-to resource in your field and attract a highly engaged audience Don't be afraid of cold outreach when seeking guests; many will be flattered to be asked and happy to share their expertise Create a process with checklists to stay organised and avoid content decline Focus on putting out quality content consistently rather than obsessing over download numbers Subtly showcase your expertise and offerings through client stories and examples rather than overt self-promotion Consider repurposing content from guest appearances on other shows to highlight your own background and credibility BEST MOMENTS "What's the worst that could happen? You put a podcast out and nobody listens. So what? There's no biggie." "As long as it's trending in the right direction, I think that's the key learning is, you know, you can't guarantee the numbers you're going to get based just on the guest. It's to do with the content, it's to do with people sharing it." "I've still got people, I can look at stats, and I've got people downloading the first ever episode still." "If I'm at a networking event and I'm talking about being a business sounding board, I go, 'Oh, I know you, I've listened to your podcast,' etc. etc. So I think it's a common issue with people that are interview podcasts where you're always talking about the guest is you don't get time to talk about yourself, but there's also nothing worse than an interviewer that only wants to talk about himself." VALUABLE RESOURCES Website EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Comparing Podcast Production Options | using AI? Building a High Ticket Offer | The Best Way to Monetise a Podcast ABOUT THE HOSTS Kane Baron & Ashley Morris run the UK's first and largest Podcast Agency, Progressive Media. They specialise in planning, launching, and Growing Podcasts that Generate Leads, Revenue and Business opportunities as well as helping Experts and Entrepreneurs improve Credibility and Positioning within their niche to Scale their Personal Brand and Business. Kane and Ashley manage over 100 Podcasters every week Including Rob Moore, Kevin Clifton and Dapper Laughs. They have supported hundreds of Podcasts in generating tens of Millions in combined Revenue. Progressive Media have provided Production, Marketing and Consultancy services to help creators Launch, Scale & Monetise their Podcast for over 7 years. CONNECT & CONTACT Instagram LinkedIn Email: podcast@progressiveproperty.co.uk

If you want to keep growing, you never want to be the biggest fish in the pond, right? You don't want to be the "lonely owner" who gets bogged down in their own echo chamber. Growth is best accomplished collaboratively, and that's why you need a sounding board. Today's guest is Phil Fraser. In today's episode, we are going to talk about something every owner knows they need, but not every owner takes advantage of. Specifically, we will be discussing the importance of finding someone that can serve as a sounding board as you process the many issues you face as an owner of a business. Phil is an expert in this because he has lived the journey of a business leader leading to a successful exit. He focuses now as a business sounding board for owners in the SME category.  Phil went from a kitchen table start-up, with no investment, to a multi-million-pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He has traveled the complete SME business journey. Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach, Business Mentor, and ‘personal NED').  In simple terms, he is a pair of ears and an extra pair of eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. Phil's mantra is, "It doesn't need to be lonely at the top". After listening to today's episode, connect with Phil to learn more!  

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Meet Phil Fraser who runs the Business Sounding Board service as a business coach and is also the host of the Leeds Business Podcast. That podcast is amazing and I highly recommend you follow and listen to a few episodes of Phil's business podcast that talks about entrepreneurship and mentoring entrepreneurs. Phil has run many affiliate marketing businesses with successful exits and he shares his take on not just what he does but common mistakes he sees business owners make today.

We asked all our successful podcast guests this question: What is the most important characteristic, mindset or habit that differentiates successful people from those who remain average? And we don't just mean successful in acquiring wealth, we mean well-balanced and contented. Their answers might surprise you. The timeline with guests' names and contact details is set out below. The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com   peter@theyakkingshow.com    kathleen@theyakkingshow.com  Join our community today so you don't miss out on advance news of our next episodes. https://bit.ly/3JW9w46 Timeline (audio)                 Episode                Guest                                                    Guest contact 00:33     216                         Tiffany Cheng                     https://inspiremyday.org/ 02:36     217                         Peter Christian                  https://petechristianbooks.com/ 04:40     218                         Starlight Mundy                https://bottledlightning.co/ 06:45     P6                           Samantha Stone               https://www.unleashpossible.com/ 08:52     232                         Kristin Ecclestone             https://www.theneurodiverseteacher.com 12:08     211                         Shay Wheat                        https://graceandeaseproductions.com/ 13:32     212                         Sara Roach-Lewis             https://sherules.biz/ 14:15     213                         Chris Schwager                 https://www.ridgefilms.com.au/ 15:47     215                         Dr. Pat Boulogne              https://healthteamnetwork.com/ 17:55     219                         Jess Kotzer                          https://www.jesskotzer.com/ 18:33     220                         Irina Podubbnaia              https://trackmage.com/ 20:25     221                         Rebecca Vijay                    https://rebeccavijay.com 21:50     222                         Robert A. Wilson              https://mycowboywisdom.com 22:20     223                         Ashley Sang                        https://ashleesang.com 23:25     225                         Drew Donaldson               https://www.grohaus.org/ 25:16     226                         Jeanne Omlor                    https://jeanneomlor.com 27:33     227                         Shawn Sunderland          https://www.yourbrandroots.com/ 28:49     229                         Phil Fraser                           http://www.philfraser.co.uk/ 31:10     234                         Tom Jakobs                        https://tomjackobs.com 32:20     235                         Crunch Ranjani                  https://crunchranjani.com

Welcome to a fascinating episode of "The Scalene Edge," the show that uncovers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the complex business landscape. In this engaging conversation, we are joined by a remarkable guest, Phil Fraser, a seasoned business therapist with over 18 years of entrepreneurial experience.Intriguing Discussion Highlights:✔️ From Humble Beginnings to Success: Phil's inspiring journey from launching a small, home-based online affiliate business, with no funding or backing, to ultimately selling it for millions.✔️ Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The challenges that every entrepreneur encounters, from the weighty decisions that keep you up at night to the intricacies of scaling a business.✔️ Phil's Unique Approach: Discover how Phil's sounding board methodology provides small business owners with an invaluable compass as they navigate the uncharted waters of entrepreneurship.✔️ Transitioning to Scale: Gain insights into the critical phase of transitioning from a startup to a scalable enterprise, where the development of a robust infrastructure is key.This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to elevate their business game, filled with practical tips and real-world experiences. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring to be one, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!Join us on "The Scalene Edge" and chart your course towards business success.

If you want to keep growing, you never want to be the biggest fish in the pond, right? You don't want to be the "lonely owner" who gets bogged down in their own echo chamber. Growth is best accomplished collaboratively, and that's why you need a sounding board. Today's guest is Phil Fraser. In today's episode, we are going to talk about something every owner knows they need, but not every owner takes advantage of. Specifically, we will be discussing the importance of finding someone that can serve as a sounding board as you process the many issues you face as an owner of a business. Phil is an expert in this because he has lived the journey of a business leader leading to a successful exit. He focuses now as a business sounding board for owners in the SME category.  Phil went from a kitchen table start-up, with no investment, to a multi-million-pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He has traveled the complete SME business journey. Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach, Business Mentor, and ‘personal NED').  In simple terms, he is a pair of ears and an extra pair of eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. Phil's mantra is, "It doesn't need to be lonely at the top". After listening to today's episode, connect with Phil to learn more!

Phil Fraser speaks to Jane Slimming, CEO of Leeds digital agency, Zeal. Jane explains to us the importance of company culture on a business how it saved her business after 70% of revenue disappeared, and how she now helps other businesses to develop their company culture. She also tells us about her near-death experience and how it changed her, and her business, forever. Plus you'll also learn how to run a tech project when you're not even a techie.INTRODUCING JANE SLIMMINGJane Slimming is Founder and CEO of Zeal - an agency that helps E-commerce startups and scale ups achieve growth through branding, tech and marketing. Jane founded Zeal in 2010 following a 7 year career working at some of the UK's largest media buying agencies. She has grown Zeal into a £2m+ turnover agency employing 30+ staff and offering clients a range of services in the creative, tech and marketing space. Zeal works solely with start-up and scale-ups helping them achieve ambitious growth plans both with the services Zeal offer and by allowing them access to the Zeal Connect network. Jane is passionate about helping businesses scale quickly into household brands and Zeal has a proven track record of achieving this for clients across numerous industries.Jane is also Founder and Director of Culco - a company that helps SME's develop and imbed values and become culture-led businesses - and holds Directorships at two further ecommerce businesses.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:40] How Zeal changed post-Covid[00.06:15] Turning away valuable, but incompatible clients[00:12:50] Setting up an agency and the lessons learnt from previous employees[00:16:00] The importance of culture in a company[00:23:15] Zeal Connect and how it helps clients[00:30:16] Jane's near-death experience and how it changed her and the company[00:37:15] How to run a tech project when you are not a techieKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• Turning down troublesome clients because they don't fit your culture is the strongest message you can send to your staff that you are culture driven• The importance of curiosity and work ethic, and having worked in crap jobs in superstars• Company culture can be measured• Losing 70% of the revenue doesn't have to be the end of a business• Look at the risk of launching a business, mitigate the downsides, have a plan B, then go for itBEST MOMENTS“You have to want to grow and not be a dickhead – they are the key things for us when looking at clients”“I dressed as a Kangaroo, and it's the only job I've been fired from”“Starting a business isn't hard. If you want to, anybody can do it with the right support and the right opportunity”“Nearly dying fundamentally changed me and I like the change”“Don't waste your energy on shit that doesn't matter”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com Website: www.wehavezeal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-slimming-698a4a3/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zeal-media-ltd/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/janehelenslimming/Twitter: https://twitter.com/janeslimmingShout outs: https://www.luckynorth.co.uk/ https://hatch.group/Book recommendation: ‘Good to Great' by Jim CollinsWant to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel - https://youtube.com/@LeedsBusinessPodcast.DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘GENTLEMENS AGREEMENT'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has three simple steps;1. Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2. Post a...

Phil Fraser speaks to Lisa Shepherd and Saskia Roskam about their north Leeds business, The Biskery; a business built on ‘the power of kindness'. Lisa and Saskia tell us how their hobby turned into a real business following a cold email from Penguin books, how Covid drove, rather than killed, their business and how their ethos and values drive everything. They also teach us how to harness the power of working mums…. Something you might want to do in your business.INTRODUCING THE BISKERYThe Biskery is an online bakery specialising in personalised and branded biscuits. They make gifting impressive, spread kindness, and make the world a bit sweeter, one biscuit at a time. Friends Lisa and Saskia started The Biskery as a little project in 2016, whilst caring for their young children full time. They initially set out to sell treats from their home countries (Germany & The Netherlands) at local farmers markets. Their digital marketing background quickly opened new doors and opportunities for them, and allowed them to grow and shape the business into what it is today: A six figure business creating bespoke biscuits for the likes of Meta, The BBC, and Fendi, as well as consumers of all backgrounds and ages.The Biskery pride themselves in using the best ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Their personalised jam sandwich biscuits are unique, fun and nostalgic and until this day, every biscuit is made by hand by their in-house team of working mothers.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00.01.00] How The Biskery started[00.06.30] Launching a proper business [00:09:25] Free biscuits[00.12.35] The birth of the company ethos and GratiTuesday[00:17:00] The growth of the business when everything changed[00:24:30] LinkedIn and how it fits with being an introvert[00:28:00] Lessons from boot-strapping[00:33:40] Winning awards and plans for the future[00:38:15] The power behind employing working mums[00.43.30] How to bring more female values into the world of workKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS* When problems arrive, ask what CAN we do, not what can't we do* When ethos & values come from a place that is real, it means that you can sustain it* Figure out the basics in running a business – it's not that complicated* Clarity comes from action, not thoughts* There is so much satisfaction and joy from providing employment to other people* Women don't lose their skills or brains just because they've had children* Your business can only grow and develop if you grow and develop as a person* Trust your intuition in businessBEST MOMENTS“We were very risk averse. When we could afford it we took the next step”“We weren't baking any biscuits for anyone else so we thought why don't we just give them away free”“We reached out the employer that we used to work for and asked to use their kitchen”“We had three interviewees we liked so instead of giving one of them one full-time role, we gave all three part-time roles”“We baked 27,000 biscuits in six weeks in our new premises”“For the first three years we didn't pay ourselves anything, apart from a cup of coffee”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com Website: https://www.thebiskery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-roskam-cofounder-director/ www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-shepherd-leeds https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebiskery/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiskery/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebiskeryShout outs: https://wildcraftbakery.com/Want to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel -...

Queen of Mean from TV's The Apprentice, Linda Plant, tells Phil Fraser about how she grew, sold and then bought back her business for hardly money 18 months later. She shares her five top tips for running a successful business, explains what makes a good business plan and tell us all the secrets from behind the camera from her nine series (and counting) appearances on The Apprentice.INTRODUCING LINDA PLANTLinda Plant built her career from humble beginnings to become one of Britain's most recognisable business leaders and am now empowering others to successfully start and run their own companies with her Linda Plant Business Academy.After leaving school at 16, she progressed from selling fashion on a Leeds market stall to launching an international knitwear brand, Honeysuckle, in the process becoming one of the first women to head a fashion company flotation on the London Stock Market. As a pioneering female business leader, Linda worked in a series of challenging executive roles, building and running successful companies. Today, in addition to the Linda Plant Business Academy, she also run property development and interior design businesses.You might also know her as one of the interviewers on BBC 1's ‘The Apprentice', providing advice to Lord Sugar on his potential apprentices. Her passion for business and entrepreneurship has also been recognised with several business awards and she is also a panelist and judge, including top female entrepreneurs for HSBC's Panel of Forward Ladies and The Prince's Trust. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:09:35] – a major turning point in Linda's career[00:13:50] – the sale and buy back of Honeysuckle[00:17:50] – the key business lesson learnt on the journey[00:20:00] – floating on the stock market[00:29:30] – Getting on The Apprentice and the tales from behind the cameras[00:42:20] – How to run a good interviewKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS* If you don't buy a ticket in the lottery, you can't win the jackpot – have a go in business* You can drown in failure, but you can also drown in success* Two things that are very important in business – relationships and the art of negotiation* When negotiating you‘ve both got to leave the table a little bit unhappy* You'll never get anything being nasty that you can't get being nice* Can you adapt, because you have to pivot and adapt in business* Don't be afraid to have a go. What's the worst that can happen? Even if you fail on this it might be a lesson to succeed on the next BEST MOMENTS“Through my journey, I've never planned what I'm going to do – as I've gone along, I've fallen into it”“If you give me a business plan that's wreckable, I'll wreck it”“I got a phone call one day when they said, would you like to sell your business”“When you've taken a business from a market stall to the stock market, that's quite a good story”“They put me on garden leave….three years later I was still on garden leave with a chauffeur and a big wage”“If you give me a business plan that wreckable, I'll wreck it”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOULeeds Business Podcast website: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com Website: https://lindaplant.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-plant/Want to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel - https://youtube.com/@LeedsBusinessPodcast.DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘GENTLEMENS AGREEMENT'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has three simple steps;1. Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2. Post a...

Phil Fraser speaks to James Brown, author, journalist, broadcaster and media entrepreneur and most famous for launching the era-defining lads mag Loaded.In a wide ranging discussion we get to dig deep into his brilliant autobiography ‘Animal House' and his journey from his Headingley-based home-made fanzine to NME, Loaded, GQ and beyond. He tells us where the inspiration for loaded came from, how it very nearly didn't even get past the research stage and how the magazine went from zero to profit in less than 3 months. And you'll love hearing his ‘football over business' business decision.INTRODUCING JAMES BROWNJames Brown started his career producing his own fanzines, joined the NME staff aged 21 and wrote over 50 cover stories, championing Beastie Boys, KLF, Happy Mondays and many others. He created the award-winning and hugely popular loaded magazines, and went on to edit British GQ where he launched the Man of The Year Awards. He floated his own publishing company on AIM and became an in-demand public speaker and creative consultant for leading brands, agencies and publishing houses. He has written the best-selling book Above Head Height: A Five-A-Side Life, and his autobiography ‘Animal House'.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:10] The start of James' career[00:13:50] Features Editor at NME[00:21:30] Animal House - the autobiography[00:31:10] The creation and launch of loaded magazine[00:50:00] Post-loaded life[00.56:00] Leeds, Leeds Leeds magazine[01:04.00] The launch of IFG Publishing[01:09:00] How to identify staff that stand out in interviewsKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS* Loaded created a genre of mass market men's magazines for the whole world* Loaded was supposed to make its first pound of profit after three years. It made it's first profit after three issues* Football decisions in business environments aren't always the best* When running a business write out a list of what you should do differentlyBEST MOMENTS“I wrote 5 or 6 cover stories in 6 or 7 weeks for NME”“I was young kid with an expense account and could go to America, Amsterdam, Paris or wherever with the best bands of the day”“When I read the audiobook, I asked the producer to keep the bits of me giggling as I'm reading it in”“Alan got the Tippex out and changed the likelihood to buy loaded customer research figures from 44% to 88%”“It was a very unique, exciting time and I hope that comes across in the book”“I've had five jobs that I think other people would think one of would be my best job ever”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-050a99175Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesjamesbrown/Twitter: http//www.twitter.com/jamesjamesbrownShout out tags: 'Daz' - 07903372212 D Marshall Buildershttps://craigchristonshair.mytreatwell.co.uk/https://dakotahotels.co.uk/leeds/https://www.amber-cars.co.uk/Want to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel - https://youtube.com/@LeedsBusinessPodcast.DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘GENTLEMENS AGREEMENT'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has three simple steps;1. Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2. Post a review of the show at either Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leeds-business-podcast/id1695413291) or Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leeds-business-podcast-5389157)3. Give this episode a ‘like'SOCIAL MEDIAFollow...

Phil Fraser speaks to Richard Flint, the man who built SkyBet into one of the biggest tech companies in Leeds.Richard explains how SkyBet's 'wrong' decision to focus on interactive TV in the early days actually ended up making the move to mobile betting a speedier success as well as the importance of integrating SkyBet products into SkyTV AND the multiple reasons why SKY plc eventually sold 80% of SkyBet.Richard also talks through how you build a company culture as well as the various stages that a business owner goes through and how to manage those changes.He also gives us his secret tip for those looking to source angel investment.INTRODUCING RICHARD FLINTRichard Flint is currently an Investor and Chair of three businesses:* Butternut Box - Europe's leading online subscription dog food business, specialising in fresh dog food* Seat Unique - the UKs leading premium ticket marketplace offering VIP tickets to hundreds of sporting and music events* Ryde - a high energy indoor cycle and barre studio based in Leeds and soon to launch in Manchester He is also a Non Executive Director of Ladbible Group plc and Flutter Entertainment plc, and an angel investor in a number of other start up and scale ups. Richard was Chief Executive of Leeds based Sky Betting & Gaming from 2006 to 2018, during which time he grew the company from around 100 employees to over 1700. He led the company through its £800m spin out from Sky, and then on to its acquisition by The Stars Group for £3.4bn last year, before The Stars Group was in turn acquired by Flutter Entertainment plc. Richard was Glassdoor's Chief Executive of the Year for 2018. He holds an Engineering Degree from Oxford and a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:20] – the importance of coaches and mentors[00:12:00] – the upturn in the performance of SkyBet[00:15:10] – the cultural changes made in SkyBet[00:17:25] – the opportunity that interactive TV gave SkyBet[00:26:15] – the £800m sale of SkyBet[00:31:30] – the learnings from going through the sale process[00:40:00] – what you need to know as a successful business owner[00:43:15] – how to build company culture[00:49:00] – what should companies do who are looking for Angel investmentKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS* Get the right people on the bus for cultural change* The (wrong) decision to go with interactive TV was a key point in Sky's strategy* Having their own software and platform allowed SkyBet to lead the market* Summer football tournaments affected Sky PLC and their year end reporting* There are lots of different skills needed at different stages of running a business* Reach out informally to Angel Investors if you are looking for investmentBEST MOMENTS“Truth be told, when I took over I didn't know how to go about it.. and I didn't do a very good job of it for a couple of years”“We had to move the whole company away from old style telephone betting to new style product marketing”“Sky didn't want to tell the stock market every few weeks that they'd missed targets by say £20m because SkyBet had lost a few weekends in a row”“We became too big to ignore but too small to well understood”“The sale was emotionally difficult as I felt my baby was going to a home that wasn't a suitable home”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-flint-803762/Twitter (personal): @YorkshireFlintShout out tags: www.rydestudios.com‘Good to Great' by Jim CollinsWant to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel -...

Phil Fraser speaks to Ajaz Ahmed who built Freeserve, a company that went from a 'eureka moment' to a multi-billion pound valuation in just three years. Ajaz tells us how he did it and the key ingredient that powered its amazing success. He also tells us how you can get amazing FREE marketing advice from supermarkets, why Simon Cowell is the best business advisorand the secret trick to an effective business card.INTRODUCING AJAZ AHMEDAjaz is a well-known Business Advisor, Non-Executive, Chairman, and Business Speaker who has worked with companies of all sizes, including a couple of listed companies.He will always be best known as the founder of Freeserve, the UK's first Billion-Pound internet company. Freeserve was launched in 1998, floated on the stock exchange with a market cap of £1.5bn, entered the FTSE 100, and then sold to France Telecom three years later for £1.65bn in 2001. As you can imagine, I left after the sale.You can read the fantastic Freeserve story "Make Money by Giving it Away" on his website - sosavvy.co.ukHe now helps companies by challenging the rules to get results. If your company wants to improve and grow, please contact him for a chat.He also gives talks to industry and academic audiences. His talk is called "Cut the Cr*p" because he got fed up listening to gurus talking about Cr*p.He has been in the 'Yorkshire Business Power 100', and the Queen awarded him a British Empire Medal 'BEM' in her 2017 Birthday Honours List.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:30] – the Eureka moment that launched Freeserve[00:07:30] – the difference between an entrepreneur and a business person[00:11:10] – the launch of Freeserve[00:16:20] – the importance of acquiring customers for free[00:18:17] – the floatation of Freeserve[00:25:00] – the huge change - walled gardens and browsers[00:31:00] – the key lessons business owners need to learn and understand[00:36:30] – what should start ups be doing to court Angel Investors and ugly baby syndrome[00:41:00] – losing money on failed investments and lessons learntKEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS* Apple stores have the highest sales per square foot compared to any other retail store* Do the obvious before it becomes obvious or you will be too late* Go to a supermarket and not buy anything. Look at how they market their products.* There is no magic formula for business success* Cut the Crap – keep your Powerpoint slides to a minimum* If your business card is portrait they are more likely to turn it overBEST MOMENTS“Most people have a Eureka moment, and then don't do anything about it”“When Freeserve became the largest ISP in the UK we only had three staff”“If you build it, they will come… no they won't”“Most of the companies that are looking for investment are pretty crap”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com Website: http://www.sosavvy.co.uk/LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/ajazaTwitter: http://twitter.com/ajaz_ahmedShout out tags: https://www.quba.co.uk/Take a look at https://philfraser.co.uk/business-idea/Want to watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our You Tube channel - https://youtube.com/@LeedsBusinessPodcast.DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘GENTLEMENS AGREEMENT'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal has three simple steps;1. Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from it2. Post a review of the show at either Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leeds-business-podcast/id1695413291) or...

Leeds Business Podcast will, on a weekly basis, bring you fascinating, impressive and inspiring Leeds business owners, each with their own unique business journey talking about the ups & downs, lessons & learnings from their business journey, and their ‘secret sauce', plus their 'how to.....' guidance, so that we light a fire of inspiration and motivation in SME business owners, or wannabe business owners, like YOU, and you learn exclusive business lessons (whilst being entertained) so that you can improve and develop yourself as a Business Owners.Brought to you by Phil Fraser, Business Sounding Board.

In this exceptional episode, Phil Fraser, Business Sounding Board at philfraser.co.uk, shares how he took his zero-funded start up into the growth phases and stresses & strains, blood, sweat and tears and sold it successfully giving him financial and time freedom for the rest of his life.You will discover:- How to overcome imposter syndrome- What to do if you don't love your business- Why being a founder, owner, or CEO doesn't have to be lonely
Phil went from a kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. As part of that journey he was a regular keynote speaker, industry conference chairman and creator of his sector's industry awards. Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach and Business Mentor). Over the last 18 months Phil has appeared on over 50 podcasts, webinars and interviews. Phil's mantra is It doesn't need to be ‘lonely at the top'.
Want to learn more about Phil Fraser's work at philfraser.co.uk? Check out his website at https://philfraser.co.uk/

In this episode, our guest is Phil Fraser, a successful entrepreneur who started his business from his kitchen table and sold it for millions. Phil now serves as a sounding board and mentor for business owners and entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and learn from his valuable insights. Phil has great advice for business owners about to hire their first employees. https://philfraser.co.uk The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com   peter@theyakkingshow.com    kathleen@theyakkingshow.com Timeline 01:40                     Phil's Background 09:35                     Cost of employing staff 15:40                     What is a business sounding board? 21:15                     Importance of coaches 23:20                     High energy costs hurting UK businesses 25:49                     Monetizing for podcasters 30:54                     Affiliate revenue vs advertising revenue 31:00                     Success secrets 36:17                     Contact Phil

In this episode we speak to founder and entrepreneur turned business sounding board Phil Fraser, who shares his wisdom from building one of the UK's leading online gaming sites. From risking it all to winning big, Phil's advice is the kick up the backside you've been waiting for. This a truly insightful pep talk for business owners everywhere. Spoiler alert; just f*****g do it. – Phil Fraser How to be your own sounding board: philfraser.co.uk/how-to-be-your-own-sounding-board/ Business strategy planning tool: philfraser.co.uk/business-strategy-planning-tool/ Site – philfraser.co.uk LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/philfraser Twitter – twitter.com/phil_fraser Instagram – instagram.com/phil.fraser

Let's welcome Phil Fraser for this episode. He is the President, CEO, and Founder of Killam Apartment REIT. Killam is based in Halifax and originally had operations only in Atlantic Canada, but now spans Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia as well. In addition to acquisitions, Killam has also constructed some of their own buildings, which... The post Growing Into a REIT with Phil Fraser of Killam Apartment REIT appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

Phil Fraser is a successful entrepreneur who exited his business after 18 years. He's now dedicated to helping other business owners prepare for their own exits so they can maximize value and exit on their own terms. Phil is a relatable figure who understands the challenges and complexities of exiting a business. His story is an inspirational one for anyone considering selling their business. In this episode, we talked about: 1. The story of Phil Fraser's journey from accidental entrepreneur to a successful business owner who sold his company to a PLC. 2. The importance of detachment from the outcome when selling a business, and 3. The importance of taking money out of the business along the way, instead of waiting until the sale to do so.

Phil Fraser is a successful entrepreneur who exited his business after 18 years. He's now dedicated to helping other business owners prepare for their own exits so they can maximize value and exit on their own terms. Phil is a relatable figure who understands the challenges and complexities of exiting a business. His story is an inspirational one for anyone considering selling their business. In this episode, we talked about: 1. The story of Phil Fraser's journey from accidental entrepreneur to a successful business owner who sold his company to a PLC. 2. The importance of detachment from the outcome when selling a business, and 3. The importance of taking money out of the business along the way, instead of waiting until the sale to do so.

If you want to keep growing, you never want to be the biggest fish in the pond, right? You don't want to be the "lonely owner" who gets bogged down in their own echo chamber. Growth is best accomplished collaboratively, and that's why you need a sounding board. Today's guest is Phil Fraser. In today's episode, we are going to talk about something every owner knows they need, but not every owner takes advantage of. Specifically, we will be discussing the importance of finding someone that can serve as a sounding board as you process the many issues you face as an owner of a business. Phil is an expert in this because he has lived the journey of a business leader leading to a successful exit. He focuses now as a business sounding board for owners in the SME category. Phil went from a kitchen table start-up, with no investment, to a multi-million-pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He has traveled the complete SME business journey. Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach, Business Mentor, and ‘personal NED'). In simple terms, he is a pair of ears and an extra pair of eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. Phil's mantra is, "It doesn't need to be lonely at the top".

Phil Fraser is a business sounding board who helps business owners not be lonely at the top. And he's a spare pair of ears and eyes to help business owners explore things that they haven't got anybody else that can really understand it and talk with them about. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 592 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 02:13 Tom's introduction to Phil Fraser 08:20 Business Sounding Board 14:00 FFS Strategy 20:37 Recapping the steps 23:15 Sponsor message 25:17 A typical day for Phil Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ KickStartCart - http://www.kickstartcart.com/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfraser/ Phil's website - https://philfraser.co.uk/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Understanding Internet Speeds - https://screwthecommute.com/591/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/ Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.

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This week we speak with Phil Fraser, founder of WhichBingo - UK's largest online Bingo directory. From his kitchen table, Phil grew WhichBingo for 18 years, before selling it in 2018. Phil now advises other companies and founders through The Business Sounding Board. In this episode, we discuss Phil's Business journey- including the risks involved launching a gambling related online business in the early 2000's, how he built his team in the early days, and his advice for bootstrapping growth. We later discuss the benefit Phil brings to other founders as a mentor and adviser. Enjoy!

Being a Business Sounding Board with Phil Fraser What is a business sounding board? Well, it's a cross between a business mentor and a business coach. Phil is a 'got the T shirt' adviser. Moreover, he makes for a useful business sounding board when you are stuck. What is a Sounding Board? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phil-Fraser-Business-Sounding-Board.mp4 Phil says it helps not to be in the business. That way he can stay curious. The more curious he is, the better questions he can ask. As he is looking at a business from the outside in, it gives him a different perspective from the owner. 2 Classic Questions to ask... Why did you do that? Why did you do it that way? Business owners hate those questions. The answer is usually, I did it like that in my old business, or, we've always done it like that. As Phil says, those are TERRIBLE answers. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phil-Fraser-Why-Did-You-Do-That.mp4 Examples of Phil's Work http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phil-Fraser-Examples.mp4 Phil Fraser provides The Next 100 Days Podcast a Testimonial http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phil-Fraser-Testimonial.mp4   Contact Phil Fraser LinkedIn: Phil Fraser Website:  Business Sounding Board The Next 100 Days co-hosts… Graham Arrowsmith Finely Fettled helps organisations that want to market to affluent and high net worth customers with direct marketing campaigns and data services. Meet Professionals – Offers large financial advisory groups with 50+ IFAs a white-labelled lead generation and conversion system. Contact Graham: LinkedIn: Visit Graham's LinkedIn Profile Twitter: Visit Graham's Twitter Page Email:  Email Graham Direct Kevin Appleby Kevin is a Chartered Accountant who has worked as a management consultant for several years specialising in finance transformation and implementing business change. Currently, he is COO of GrowCFO. GrowCFO is Where Finance Leaders Grow Together. Becoming a successful CFO requires commitment and dedication towards delivering your full potential. GrowCFO provides both community and CPD accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

There are many things you can learn from selling a business, even if you don't plan to sell your own immediately. Phil Fraser walks us through the important lessons that he learned from selling his business, with plenty of tips that you can apply to your own business even without selling.  Listen to Episode 158 of Small Business Talk for the full details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation my guest Phil Fraser shares his business journey - from starting out at the kitchen table, to eventually selling to a Plc in a multi million pound deal. We cover many things, from Phil's Imposter Syndrome, his rebellious streak, his sliding door moments and so much more. To find more about Phil's work: https://philfraser.co.uk (philfraser.co.uk) Phil mentions his interview with http://www.clarejosa.com (Clare Josa), Imposter Syndrome Expert, 15th February. More details https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imposter-syndrome-all-your-questions-answered-interview-with-clare-josa-registration-256006370947 (here.) Phil on https://twitter.com/phil_fraser (Twitter) Phil onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philfraser/ ( LinkedIn) Phil on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOB04UJc2YvBx5QTnv8p2w (YouTube) To find out more about Deborah's work: https://www.deborahogden.com (deborahogden.com) For more details on her monthly membership https://www.deborahogden.com/the-impact-club/ (The Impact Club ) You can https://www.deborahogden.com/subscribe/ (subscribe )to her monthly newsletter with recommendations, tools & techniques on how to enhance your personal brand and make more impact. Deborah on https://www.instagram.com/do_impact/ (Instagram) Deborah on https://twitter.com/DO_Impact (Twitter) Deborah on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjogden/ (LinkedIn) Deborah's https://www.facebook.com/deborahogdenpersonalbrand (Facebook page) To find out more about Deborah's work: https://www.deborahogden.com (deborahogden.com) More details on her monthly membership The Impact Club can be found here You can https://www.deborahogden.com/subscribe/ (subscribe )to her monthly newsletter with recommendations, tools & techniques on how to enhance your personal brand and make more impact. Deborah on https://www.instagram.com/do_impact/ (Instagram) Deborah on https://twitter.com/DO_Impact (Twitter) Deborah on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjogden/ (LinkedIn) Deborah's https://www.facebook.com/deborahogdenpersonalbrand (Facebook page) Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/668324376858736/?ref=pages_group_cta (The Impact Academy), Deborah's free Facebook Group

Phil Fraser, a Business Sounding Board, explains the ups and downs of startups. From his successful sale of an online Bingo website to consulting stressed entrepreneurs, Phil provides direct and honest advice, reminding us it "doesn't need to be lonely at the top." 

#024 - Phil Fraser talks about how to be not lonely at the top as an entrepreneur. From the experience of a failed accountant who landed in the advertising industry that he ever so loved, Phil has seen the tendency for most entrepreneurs to do the things they like and not the things they should be doing. Today, he discusses the other side to the beauty of having your own business, why it's okay to discover your passion late, and a technique he uses to work his way around business problems.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:· Phil Fraser  – from being a failed accountant to advertising· It's normal to not figure out your passion at the same time as everybody· About the making of Phil's accidental business· Phil's PITA Patter Technique· Look from the outside inCHECK OUT PHIL FRASER:Phil Fraser successfully founded, ran, and subsequently sold a multi-award-winning online gaming affiliate business in a multi-million-pound sale to a PLC. You can have that business experience by your side to help and support you as a Business Owner to improve you and your business.He spent 15 years in the advertising industry, first selling advertising space in magazines and then 7 years in a fantastic advertising agency. Phil pitched for angel investment for a new online business and failed. Off the back of the failed pitch, they pivoted to create a completely different start-up business.From this zero-funded home start-up, they went through all of the growth phases and stresses & strains, blood, sweat, and tears of growing into a profitable business. Over 18 years, the business grew to become an industry authority, a market leader and won many industry awards. In 2018 they sold the business to a PLC, completing the journey.FREE GIFTS FROM GUEST:https://bit.ly/2SlfcMZBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEMailer Lite - Email marketing your way! Start For FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode of the podcast, Phil Fraser joins Troy to talk about what business owners need to do to prepare their businesses. As an expert who helps business owners grow their companies, Phil shares some of the things business owners need to prepare as a matter of good business practice, even if they don't plan to sell their businesses. He explains the PITA Patter system to solve problems and the two-week vacation test to see if the business is sellable.   Key Takeaways: Phil shares his journey from launching a start-up to selling his company. He tapped into his business background from his employed career in selling advertising to start his business and eventually sold it 18 years later. A lot of business owners get attached to their businesses and their clients. When big companies buy out smaller businesses, these business owners have to deal with how to tell their dearest clients and deal with the aftermath. That's part of being a business owner. Business owners need to ask themselves why they are running their business. One of the benefits is hopefully getting a big payday. Business owners need to have their businesses ready to sell or hand off to someone else, even if they don't plan to sell anytime soon. Phil explains the vacation test that business owners can use to gauge if their business is sellable. Another aspect business owners need to consider is if they have all their paperwork for the business in order. This includes client contracts, supplier contracts, and staff contracts, as well as rental agreements and financial plans. The third thing business owners need to do to prepare their business is to have their systems and processes documented, and this is also a good business practice in general. When it's time to sell a business, it needs to be valued first. The value of the business depends on various factors, such as the sector and industry. As a business owner selling your business, you won't be able to determine if the offer you have from a purchaser is a good one or not unless you're watching the market. Every business owner should aim to get their business to the point where it runs correctly. Phil explains the PITA patter system of solving problems that can help business owners get their business in shape. The key to good management is always delegation. People do what's important to them. Getting people in your company to do what you need them to involves explaining to them why the task is important.   External Links: Maintenance-one.com Phil Fraser Phil Fraser on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter The E-Myth Library, by Michael Gerber The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey Zig Ziglar

Looking back now, it is hard to imagine the early days of the internet and the opportunities that existed.Back in the early 2,000's Phil Fraser had no idea how significant the internet was going to become. Initially he thought about setting up an online Bingo platform in the UK, but found his timing too early. Instead he turned his attention to building a website to list Bingo websites around the world. It was initially a hobby, but it turned into so much more as he rode the internet wave, selling out about 18 years later for a very large amount of money.In this interview, Phil talks about two books that have had a significant impact on his business career.Phil Fraser: www.philfraser.co.uk  For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@msofmarketing.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

Looking back now, it is hard to imagine the early days of the internet and the opportunities that existed.Back in the early 2,000's Phil Fraser had no idea how significant the internet was going to become. Initially he thought about setting up an online Bingo platform in the UK, but found his timing too early. Instead he turned his attention to building a website to list Bingo websites around the world. It was initially a hobby, but it turned into so much more as he rode the internet wave, selling out about 18 years later for a very large amount of money.Phil Fraser: www.philfraser.co.uk #insightsinsuccess #successstories #success For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@msofmarketing.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

Phil Fraser went from a kitchen table start-up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He's traveled the full SME business journey. Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach, Business Mentor, and ‘personal NED'). In simple terms, he's ‘a pair of ears and an extra pair eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. The key time most Business Owners look for outside help is when they reach a ‘next stage/step up' point in their business journey. That's where Phil comes in. Phil's mantra is It doesn't need to be ‘lonely at the top'. As a Business Sounding Board, he gives SME Owners the time & space to regularly discuss their challenges and opportunities, with no sense of judgment or bias, and in complete confidence. This allows them to explore their options in full, culminating with a list of issues to address/clarify, a clear target in mind, a roadmap to success, and a renewed enthusiasm and confidence for the challenges ahead. Catch all previous episodes here: https://growthbysabir.com/liveshow Topics covered: small business,small business marketing,small business challenges,small business owners,entrepreneurship,small business UK,SME,medium size business marketing,medium size business owner,medium size business challenges,UK small business,UK sme,UK medium size business,small business ideas,small business tips,small business marketing strategies,small business marketing tips,entrepreneur,small businesses,marketing strategies,how to start a business,marketing #entrepreneurship #startups #smallbusiness #ThisWeekWithSabir --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sabir-semerkant/support

In this episode of Fire in the Belly, Mighty Pete has an in-depth conversation with the self-described “business sounding board” Phil Fraser, about what it's like being a mentor for other business owners, taking risks as an entrepreneur, and how you can take advantage of the happy accidents that happen along the way.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a difference between being someone's mentor (someone who's been where you currently are and can help you through that process); a coach (someone who has a specific skill set to impart); and a consultant (the person who can give career specific advice) As one's business grows, you will naturally employ people who are better at certain things than you are – the trick is to delegate properly. Sometimes, you will be the only person who sees what your business can become. Self confidence and faith in your own abilities is a key trait of any successful entrepreneur. When faced with a decision involving your business, consider three things: 1) whatever the “problem” is, you're not alone – someone has gone through this before 2) what is the worst that could happen? 3) what is the best that could happen?   BEST MOMENTS - “Bring me your problems, and I'll give you solutions.” - “Hitting whatever target you set, whatever the goal is, if you get to that goal, that's success.” - “It was a failure that, by accident, triggered an opportunity. … There are a lot of opportunities out there that a lot of people miss because they think they can't do (it).” - “(A great question is) when was the last time you did something for the first time?”               ABOUT THE GUEST Phil Fraser is a former advertising and marketing executive, based in Leeds. As a successful entrepreneur, he took one of his “far-fetched ideas” from a “kitchen table start-up” with limited funding to a multi-million-dollar sale 18 years later. Now, his enduring passion is to help entrepreneurs avoid some of the detours he took on his own path to success. With a storied background in marketing, advertising, and hustling, Phil wants to help others to find and achieve their own visions, by providing a range of services targeted at keeping his clients both in their business' day-to-day and reaching towards the future.   CONTACT METHOD Website: https://philfraser.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfraser/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/phil_fraser YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOB04UJc2YvBx5QTnv8p2w ABOUT THE HOST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton' from the ‘Mighty 247' company is your main host of ‘Fire in The Belly'. Pete is an entrepreneur, mentor, coach, property Investor, and father of three beau98tiful girls. Pete's background is in project management and property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly' project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire in the Belly'. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person's passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire in The Belly' is the Q&A's - Questions and Actions section. The ‘Fire in The Belly' brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development courses, and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mightypete https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/                   Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

930 - The Business Sounding Board with Phil Fraser

“But people always ask me what it is. So, I work with business owners to be, in effect, their extra pair of eyes and an extra pair of ears. You know, the cliche out there is it's lonely at the top. And it very much is, and you know, what I find these business owners just need somebody to talk to and bounce things off.” “We had five years when we only had freelancers, we then take the big scary step of an office and staff that's proper grown up, you know, that's proper grown-up stuff, and at the time is scary. And then, you know, the business growth and business growth isn't linear. It's, you know, it's up and down around backwards.” TIME STAMP SUMMARY 00:40 What is a business sounding board?04:16 Being coachable07:51 Building the business space14:44 Running the business19:43 Working with clients23:07 Problem solving Where to find Phil Fraser:LinkedIn at @philfraser.https://philfraser.co.uk/ Who is Phil Fraser?Phil went from a kitchen table start up, with no investment, all the way to multi-million-pound sale to a PLC 18 years later. He's travelled the full SME business journey.Phil now works with ambitious SME-owners as a Business Sounding Board (think somewhere between Business Coach, Business Mentor, and ‘personal NED'). In simple terms, he's ‘a pair of ears and an extra pair eyes' for SME Owners helping them to be better at what they do. The key time most Business Owners look for outside help is when they reach a ‘next stage/step up' point in their business journey. That's where Phil comes in. It doesn't need to be ‘lonely at the top'.As a Business Sounding Board, he gives SME Owners the time & space to regularly discuss their challenges and opportunities, with no sense of judgement or bias, and in complete confidence. This allows them to explore their options in full, culminating with a list of issues to address/clarify, a clear target in mind, a roadmap to success, and a renewed enthusiasm and confidence for the challenges ahead.Over the last 12 months Phil has appeared on over 25 podcasts, from around the whole globe, talking on a variety of business subjects. You can view them all at https://philfraser.co.uk/watch-hear-phil/.Phil is also a volunteer Mentor with a number of organisations including The Prince's Trust and Young Enterprise and is an active Angel Investor. He also mentor's start-up businesses.You can usually find him on LinkedIn at @philfraser.Alternative contacts Email – phil@philfraser.co.ukMobile – 07960 490416Web – https://www.philfraser.co.ukYouTube - https://bit.ly/2OyDYaK    

Secrets to Growing Your Business with Confidence with Phil Fraser  The key time most business owners look outside for help is when they reach ‘a next point' in their journey, and you don't need to be lonely up there figuring the ideals on your own, get support and build your business with confidence. In this […]

First Stop, Failure I took a business idea out to the market looking for funding and failed miserably. Nobody wanted to back my idea. Now the idea I had was to launch what would then have been the UK's first online pay-to-play bingo site. Now this was something that was happening in the States but hadn't come across the UK yet. I took this idea out to the market everybody said nope it's never gonna work. Getting To Know The Audience Through A Survey What I did was as part of my background research to the market, I built a very basic website and listed all USA bingo sites out there at the time (a bout 12 sites) I then put a very basic pop-up on there to get some demographic stats for the audience so age, sex, expenditure, frequency, recency, all that sort of stuff. I needed to pitch my new site and I wanted to know how much they played bingo and all that sort of thing so that I sounded like an expert when I did my presentation. What happened was I failed with this presentation. I took it out to the market nobody's interested. Something Unexpected Reveals Itself A number of the bingo sites that were on my website contacted me and said hey can we advertise on your website so I said yeah you know send me some money and I'll put some ads on the website. Now fortunately my background before this was that I had sold advertising in newspapers and magazines so it sort of was what I knew. The First Pivot That website became the business and it was a total accident. People started sending us money for running ads and we said all right, we'll give this a go. Pivot 2 - The Affiliate Model The gaming market developed an affiliate model and as it became more trustworthy and more established as a market we went down the affiliate model route. We were very much in the right place at the right time and the market grew exponentially. Set Back Reveals Even Bigger Opportunity It took us five years to get an office and some staff and after six years they changed the law in the United States and basically made gaming sites illegal. The whole market sort of decamped to the UK but we were ready.

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#Business Sounding Board AMA With Phil FraserConnect with Phil:Phil's story video: https://youtu.be/VdumUQ4yUQ4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfraser/ https://philfraser.co.uk/ https://philfraser.co.uk/how-do-i-hire-my-second-in-command/ Connect with EMS: Need some help? http://ethicalmarketingservice.com Books: http://ethicalmarketingservice.com/book Want to be a guest?  https://ethicalmarketingservice.com/guest/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EMS_Worthing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethicalmarketingservice Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-green-18655b97/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethicalmarketingservice/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/emservice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethicalmarketingservice Pricing: https://ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/EthicalMarketingService Apple Podcasts: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/apple Spotify: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/spotify Stitcher: https://www.ethicalmarketingservice.co.uk/stitcher Phil's Bio:I successfully founded, ran and subsequently sold a multi-award winning online gaming affiliate business in a multi-million pound sale to a plc. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.You can have that business experience by your side to help and support you as a Business Owner to improve you and your business.I spent 15 years in the advertising industry, first selling advertising space in magazines and then 7 years in a fantastic advertising agency.I pitched for angel investment for a new online business and failed. Off the back of the failed pitch we pivoted to create a completely different start up business.From this zero-funded home start up, we went through all of the growth phases and stresses & strains, blood, sweat and tears of growing into a profitable business.Over 18 years the business grew to become an industry authority, a market leader and winning many industry awards.In 2018 we sold the business to a PLC, completely the journey.You will find me approachable, friendly and a no-nonsense, straight-forward person, interested in you, your business and your businesses development. You may also need to know that I support Leeds United, play 5-a-side twice a week, cycle, listen to The Undertones, The Clash and SLF and keep chickens!

You can find out more about Phil Fraser at his website www.philfraser.co.uk - his career story goes from advertising sales to building and then selling the UKs biggest online bingo comparison site - Which Bingo!

S02 E07, Welcome to Series 2 Episode 7. In this episode I talk to Phil Fraser a business sounding board and also known as Mr Online Bingo!He now spends most of his time with StartUps and working with businesses on Exit Strategies. He help bring clarity and gives businesses the challenge they need!We talk about his 5 step business strategy plan!Thanks for being a fab listener.You can find out more about Phil here: https://philfraser.co.uk/

John Scherer became an infomercial star when his products weren't selling well at retail stores and he couldn't afford to hire actors for TV ads. His soft-spoken pitch worked the year after his first ads appeared in 1990, sales jumped from $5 million to $18 million. Scherer got a recent burst of fame from a YouTube video that had him helping Presidential candidate John McCain learn how to use a computer Shawne Duperon Six Time Emmy Winner trains across the globe on communication and leadership. She started a viral movement with a five minute video called Project: Forgive. This non-partisan non-religious inquiry on forgiveness is endorsed by Archbiship Desmond Tutu Sherry Huibonhoa worked for the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce for over 7 years as the Sales Director, and was promoted to Executive Director in December of 2012. Sherry has over 20 year's experience in sales, marketing and management. In addition to serving Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce  Rhonda Brink specializes in Wills and trusts, probate and trust administration and estate and gift tax issues.  She helps clients plan for business succession and creation of family businesses, consider the impact of the community property laws of Texas  Phil Fraser Executive VP Splash water for life. He began in the atmospheric water generation field . He was the first person to bring commercial water generators into full production. He currently manufacture water harvesters with a capacity to produce up to 3000 gals per day