Small Business Elevation

Show Notes In this week’s episode Rob and Leon interview “Grant Cardone”, who is a NY Times Best Selling author, recognised international sales training expert, and motivational speaker on finance, sales and business expansion. Grant is founder and CEO of Four multimillion dollar businesses. Catch him on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNBC and Access Hollywood. To sum up Grant, in one word “Passion”. Grant brings passion, success, no BS, hustle, team, family and even after all of that this guy is understanding of where people are in life as they work toward making success their duty. He’s been broke, down and out, but he has learnt through his life how to deal with it and make success a mind-set and a daily choice!   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Get your pen and note pads out because here’s just a snippet of content rich knowledge Grant dispenses in this episode. Discover the number 1 resource you need to achieve success and it has nothing to do with Money. Most people have this Nat

Show Notes In this week’s episode Rob and Leon interview Multi-millionaire Lyndon Wood about his entrepreneurial highs and lows, and how he became an insurance Tycoon in the Business-to-Business space. This interview will inspire business owners to take the shackles and restrictions off of their mind-set and encourage you to think big. Lyndon is the CREATOR and CEO of SUNZU. A social business network based in the UK and a global membership, with an emphasis on putting business first and making sure you get a return on time (ROT) not forgetting that people run businesses. Lyndon’s passion is to use his knowledge base and contacts to assist other entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams.   Also in the show When you press play here’s just a selection of you will discover and learn ; How he could have been a billionaire instead of a millionaire if he had acted on his intuition with the idea for daily deals sites like Groupon and Living Social, if it want for sitting on his idea in an incubation lab 24 months prior

Show Notes In This week’s episode we hear the fascinating journey of Petra Foster who is a Personal Brand Wealth Strategist, for passionate entrepreneurs. Petra helps you to create a brand that represents what you want to be known for and what you stand for, which has a direct impact on the success of your business. Petra is described as no nonsense, quirky and fun. She is determined to help her clients create wealth by becoming a personal brand, turning your passion into profit.   Also in the show When you press play here’s just a selection of you will discover and learn ; How to stand out in a (vanilla) crowded business world by applying contrarian marketing Method AKA The art of not fitting in to make a lasting impression that positions you as the authority in your market. The near death experience that snapped Petra out of her day job trance and ignited the entrepreneurial flame, which allowed her to take a leap of faith and quit her job. Petra shares hear secret self-development training resource centre

Show Notes In this episode we deep dive into the process of writing a book, which seems like an impossible task for many. Our guest Julie Anne Eason helps solves this with her online mentoring and ghost-writing services through her Nonfiction Book Academy. She works with business people who want to write and publish books that expand their reach, build their brands, and get those important messages out into the world. Julie Anne Eason has been a professional writer for over 20 years. Her newest book, “The Profitable Business Author: How to Write a Book That Attracts Clients and Customers”, empowers business people to write their own books using the same proven method she developed for her best-selling clients. As you will discover in this show Julie Anne has an amazing formula to help business people like you get maximum leverage from writing a book.   Also in the show When you press play here’s just a selection of you will discover and learn ; Learn why you should never abandon your dream (in her case to be

Show Notes In today’s show we interview My Dalton Lee Pitters an entrepreneur from London who shares the highs and lows of this journey form employment as estates housing Manger to his tentative leap into the real world of business initially as a solopreneur to fully and established architectural drawing practice serving the residential homes market.   Also in the show When you press play here’s just a selection of you will discover and learn ; Hear how growing up in the same neighbourhood as Premier league footballer Raheem Sterling and been and cursorily about a less them popular school subject light bonfire of passion in his imagination to become successful… How To grow a loyal workforce even if you have finial constraints or Limited cash (Lee explains the best place to find a hotbed of talent that which can help you when expanding your business workforce). The neat marketing strategy Lee stumbled upon a couple of years into his new venture that allowed him to keep his marketing cost down to a bare minimu

Show Notes In Today’s episode Rob And Leon get spend time in with the awesome Kiwi Callum “Clubber” Laing who is a serial entrepreneur and prolific in small business in the ball park figure of 20 million. He is the owner of Fitness-Buffet a company delivering employee wellness solutions in 11 countries and he is also the CEO of Entre-vo Asia, a company that runs 40 week Growth Accelerator programs allowing executives and business owners to become a ‘Key Person of Influence’ in their industry. A company whose vision is a world full of entrepreneurial people solving meaningful problems. If you’re looking to leverage the assets of your business and want a clear exit strategy listen carefully to how Callum’s company can help you do just that.   Also in the show When you press play here’s just a selection of you will discover and learn ; What a business asset is and how to leverage for maximum profit when you’re planning on selling a company. Callum reveals how to build an extensive Loyal Network to help you incr

Show Notes In this week’s edition of the podcast you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Aaron T Walker, an engaging veteran entrepreneur that hails from the rock and roll state of Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Aaron has successfully grown and sold 8 businesses over the last 36 years and has a wealth of experience gained as serial entrepreneur with his strong desire for personal development through mastermind groups. Now after creating lifetime wealth he spends his time helping men growing in the area of success and significance.   Also in the show Here are a few more insights inside this week’s podcast Elevation Nation; Learn two phrases you should eliminate immediately from your self-talk so you don’t miss out life’s Golden opportunities (This is something Aaron was taught as young Man by this Mother) Hear how Aaron had Gumption to approach two successful local businessmen to back him with a six figure investment, without knowing how to create a business plan and the extra collateral of his

Show Notes In today’s episode of the award winning podcast, hosts Rob and Leon cross examine a self-made sales performance legend. Phil M Jones has made a name for himself across the globe. His effective methods are sought after by companies and individuals on nearly every continent and in every major industry. His rigorous travel schedule is jam packed with new countries and cities, and his best-selling books and CDs have helped hundreds of thousands of business owners and sales professionals develop new skills to maximize their potential. As a child Phil developed an affinity for negotiation, and masterminding ingenious ways of packaging otherwise ordinary products and services, starting his first business at the tender age of 14 launched a prestigious career that consistently delivers performance far ahead of the curve.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; You know how important is to set or have goals..? You will hear an incident of how Phil’s Grammar School was the catalyst that sparke

Show Notes In today’s episode you get to eaves-drop on Rob interviewing Paul Clifton the go to Sales and Business growth specialist to the home improvement industry. Paul is the author of an underground classic and best-selling book entitled “What Master Salesmen Know That Average Salesmen Don’t” A book that has been exchanging hands for as much as £1600 pounds recently before he republished the book on Amazon, as it’s officially out of print. Get your pens and paper poised as Paul shares his highs and lows of his personal entrepreneurial journey, from not one but 4 different industries he has been successful in with an 80% conversion rate from presentation to close in selling, earning him millions… As you will discover Paul has a thing about number’s psychology and sales.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Discover why Paul thinks many accountants are a hindrance to business growth and in some cases accelerate the demise of many SME (specifically those who take dividends) Listen to how P

Show Notes Leon & Rob talk you through our recent win at being awarded The Best UK Business Podcast 2015. Wow 1 year on what a journey.   Also in the show Rob talks about the awards show, including the drive from Birmingham to Manchester. We talk about what we’ll be wearing on the night We go super charged on some traditional Jamaican cuisine to make sure our energy levels are right for the awards. Theres so much off the record back stage insights its a great listen to hear what the guys behind SBE got up to.

Show Notes In today’s show we interview Bryan Eisenberg is the co-founder and CMO of IdealSpot. He is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today and New York Times bestselling books “Call to Action”, “Waiting For Your Cat to Bark?” and “Always Be Testing”. Bryan is a professional marketing keynote speaker. Bryan Eisenberg is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in online marketing, improving online conversion rates, persuasive content, and persona marketing. Bryan was been recognized by eConsultancy members as one of the top 10 User Experience Gurus, he was selected as one of the inaugural iMedia Top 25 Marketers, and a Marketing Edge Rising Star Award winner in 2010.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn from this remarkable Conversion Rate genius; Bryan shares amazing insights of Billionaire Jeff Bezo’s 4 pillars of success for the Amazon business which every entrepreneur should emulate. Discover the neat distinctions Bryan made between his battle to l

Show Notes Sarah Left School in year 10 with no qualifications worked her way to well into the 40% tax bracket by the age of 24 and started her business aged 28. She’s passionate about helping women understand and confront their financial situation and empowering them to take steps to control it, protect it and grow it. Sarah will share her own personally journey of how she turned around her negative debt crisis and an abusive relationship.   Also in the show Hear the reason why Sarah left school early without a plan or a qualification (This has nothing to do with being academically poor). Sarah lets the cat out of the bag about the first-hand knowledge gleaned as a PA to two Jewish directors sailing close to the Mortgage compliance wind. Learn the one thing you need in place if your business is expanding at a rapid pace to save you from dropping the customer service ball and bursting at the seams. Sarah dispenses some legal advice that anyone who owns a property jointly and going through a break up needs to

Show Notes We review episodes 12 - 34 of the Small Business Elevation Podcast, plus we let you know what we've been up to including, Leon cooking for Rob and more!

Show Notes Derek Mills aka “The Standards Guy”, who was once a failing businessman and human being, working six days a week, until he had a revelation. He realised that the way to a happier, more successful business and personal life was to work and live by Daily Standards™. Derek Mills created the Standards Revolution™ and used it to transform his broken hand to mouth lifestyle, to one of abundance in all areas of his life. Derek shares how any business, large or small can potentially increase its revenue by over 100% and more – doing the same thing that they always did, but in a different way, so that customers and clients will notice and stampede towards you.   Also in the show Why setting future based goals could blow you way off target like a rudderless ship if they’re not attached to a specific set of rituals. Learn what these conglomerates IN business have in common “Porsche, Axa and Chrysler that every SME should model right now, to put you in the driving seat of success. Discover how a late nigh

Show Notes In this week’s show Leon interviews Mr James Lambert AKA Mr Happy who is a motivational speaker Author and a positive transformation lifestyle coach. Who was once immersed in the culture of violence in the fight club world of unlicensed boxing and bare knuckle fighting where he was previously unbeaten?   Also in the show In this fascinating interview James explains some of the parallels of his former lifestyle choices and how he has used the disciplines of fight training to transform himself and his clients into more happier productive positive people. Press play now and listen to this week’s show. Success Quote “Have positive self believe and motivation in yourself…” Recommend Resources The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari Paperback by Robin Sharma (Author Build Your Business In 90 Minutes A Day  Nigel Botterill, Martin Gladdish The Alchemist Paperback – by Paulo Coelho  (Author) The Motivation Manifesto Brendon Burchard Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple Russell Simmons and Chris Mor

Show Notes In this episode we invite back the content marketing evangelist. Chris Marr is the Founder of Learning Everyday, which has been established to assist small businesses with content marketing and business development. Chris’ up-coming event The Content Marketing Academy – Content Marketing Conference.   Also in the show What the true definition of content marketing is and how to apply it to build a thriving community. Chris laments on the 3 big issues facing conference delegates passive response to taking action after an event. (And what event companies should do to see a return on investment) Discover the crucial elements of Hosting Live conformances and workshops so delegates can’t stop raving about it. Find out about Chris’ super smart secret for pre-selling conference tickets a year in advance. With no allocated speakers, designated venue or tickets prices set (outrageously simple) Chris shares why he changed his content strategy from (posting curated content to more bespoke content) Listen to h

Show Notes In this week’s episode we interview Clint Arthur the celebrity publicity maestro who shares an incredible story of how he escapes his job and the rat race, once he figured out how to get booked on TV and syndicated Radio shows. Clint is a successful entrepreneur with over a decade of experience running his own gourmet food company. Clint is the author of Break through Your Upper Limits on TV, and What They Teach You At The Wharton Business School. His famous personal transformation experiences, keynote speeches, and frequent appearances on Network TV and syndicated radio shows inspire millions of people to live larger, more intensely, and with more impact on the world. Elevation Nation get your pen and paper ready take notes as you listen to another fascinating interview.   Also in the show Clint explains why you need to pay the price (invest in yourself) to understand what you don’t know that you don’t know or it stops your success in it tracks. Discover how a Spike Lee movie chick flick inspired

Show Notes In this week’s show we interview tech savvy Justin Gilchrist who is the co-founder of Centurica, an agency that provides due diligence and consulting services to online business investors. Prior to Centurica he bought, built and sold a variety of online and offline businesses with a focus on web applications and ecommerce. He is also the author of Digitally Wed – The entrepreneur’s guide to buying profitable established web-based businesses. He helps entrepreneurs take a shortcut to where they need to be, through acquiring an already established and profitable business and making it better.   Also in the show Justin explains the sneaky loopholes to avoid when buying an online business so you don’t crash and burn. Justin gives you case studies of why doing online due diligence can help you spot big flaws as well as opportunities to exploit for profit. Learn the real reason most entrepreneurs’ don’t hit the floor running like the Cubans, Zuckerberg’s and Branson’s of this world. Discover the best fo

Show Notes Inside this episode we interview Winston Taylor Davis and listen to his amazing story of how he got arrested whilst driving a car with 30 kilos of Cannabis / skunk on board. (AND HOW HE TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND) After spending time in one of the highest security prison’s in the UK, he decided he could do more with his life and took a gas heating course whilst still inside. After his release he has gone on to build a mechanical services company, carrying out bathroom, heating and gas installations etc in large houses, care homes and hotels. The company is growing, with around twenty engineers, project managers and admin staff. A couple of years ago he decided to follow his passion of acting, and ended up on season 5 of “Game of Thrones!”   Also in the show Winston explains that after being an extremely gifted student how the allure of fast money landed him in a high security prison. And you can avoid making a similar wrong decision. Learn Why being behind bars was probably the best thing that ever ha

Show Notes Our guest in today’s show is none other than “Mr Tom Hopkins” He has earned the reputation of being America’s #1 “How-To” Sales Trainer. Over 5 million salespeople, entrepreneurs, and sales managers on 5 continents have benefited from his training events. He perfected his selling skills during his 8-year real estate career in which he received numerous awards. In his last year selling real estate, he sold 365 homes – an average of one per day – something that was unheard of at the time and has rarely been matched even today.   Also in the show Since that time, he has developed and customised his proven-effective selling skills for over 250 industries. He has authored 18 books on the subjects of selling and success. Over 2.9 million copies of those bookshave been read by sales pros the world over. He has dedicated his life to helping sales and marketing professionals improve their communication skills and increase sales revenues. Tom explains the real reason why so many people hate selling and sale