Small Business Elevation

Show Notes In today’s episode we interview Kevin Rogers who spent years traveling the United States as a dead-broke stand-up comedian until he discovered how a simple joke formula could be used as a powerful marketing hook and began teaching it to marketers. The formula worked so well that entrepreneurs and business owners all over the world have now used this deceptively simple 4 sentence formula to skyrocket their profits and grow their businesses at record pace. Now, Kevin is one of the most in-demand sales consultants online, working closely with high-volume information marketers, corporations and local brick and mortar businesses alike to turn around sluggish ad campaigns. Kevin’s unique background as a stand-up comic and in-the-trenches salesperson provide a rare spectrum of experience and ability. His greatest strength is teaching anyone to use the power of their own story to connect better with customers and compel them to take action.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; The simple

Show Notes It was July 2013, and Scott was 21 and crying in his car… He just used his last gas card, after three failed companies and losing every dime he had and going HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars in debt. He’d had just about enough and that’s the moment it all changed for him. Fast forward just 14 months later and he built a company that did nearly $1 million in revenue. But as we all know, money isn’t everything. True Purpose is what he desired. Couple of quick facts: He’s gluten-free, eats the same thing every day and only has 2 pairs of jeans and 3 different shirts. Keeping it simple. In 2014 he hosted two #1 podcasts, launched a book called Connections that Count (that hit #1) and built an email list from 2,600 to 42,000 in less than 16 months. Funny what a bit of determination can do, right?   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Listen to Scott “Wiseman” Oldford breakdown his 3 mantras to use as a guide (These are slight left of centre and may send electro shock waves to the neo c

Show Notes Award winning International Speaker and mind-set coach, Warren Inspire Ryan is like no other. As creator of the 21 day mind and body programme, Prove You Exist and the Fearless Speaking Academy, Warren is dedicated to empowering and inspiring others to be their best and most authentic self. Known as “The Mind Mechanic”, the results he achieves come from fundamental shifts in thinking and understanding. The insights and techniques he uses get to the heart of what drives us all: the need to live a fulfilled and authentic life playing to our strengths. The passion, the energy and the love Warren has for coaching and inspiring others has allowed him to reach over 500,000 in just three years. His warm and engaging style, coupled with his dedicated work ethic and his well-attended events have led him to be labelled as the UK’s answer to Tony Robbins.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Listen to the lessons of Warren's heart felt story from being diagnosed with clinical depression to

Show Notes Following 7 years of helping hundreds of business owners write killer copy, grow their business and make more profit, Nick founded Seriously Fun Business. Nick is renowned for this strategic business mind and ability to sell and market basically anything to anyone. He could sell ice to an Eskimo or Water to a well – but advises these aren’t great business models… As well as dramatically changing the businesses he’s worked with, he’s sold literally tens of thousands of tickets and generated millions of pounds in sales from his live seminars and conferences… his biggest to date being the Small Business Success Festival with Frank Kern in June 2015. There were 800+ small business owners in attendance and the event generated over £500k. Safe to say, he knows what he’s talking about.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Nicks shares what he believes the “Numero Uno” of success is. Whether you operate in the online or offline space, it comes down to the ability to c———- R——— with —– —.

Show Notes In today’s show Rob and Leon wax lyrical with Tom Hunt, who is a Founder of Virtual Valley: a platform that connects Entrepreneurs and Rock star Virtual Assistants with the mission of giving Entrepreneurs back 1 million hours of their time by 2018. Tom has been a featured TEDx Speaker and made an appearance on Dragon’s Den to seek investment for one his business ideas, this is a super episode to learn how to get more from the corporate world and pursue carving a career on your on your own terms.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; The low-cost way to test Your business ideas in real time if you sell physical products to see if you have a valid business idea. How and why you need to act on business ideas even if they seem utterly ludicrous to the majority of people. Find out the decision Tom made that would have his parents, friends and associates mortified shocked and hopping mad when he shared how he was leaving his secure cushy job. Tom explains how to find new income streams

Show Notes In today’s show we interview Rob Brown who is a dynamic business speaker on building connections and reputation for greater influence and career opportunities. He is the bestselling author of “How to Build Your Reputation” and according to LinkedIn, is the most recommended networking expert in the world. A featured TED speaker, Rob is founder of the Networking Coaching Academy, a successful online networking training platform. He trains and coaches clients on business networking, partnerships, communicating, relationships, influence, trust, likeability, personal branding, reputation and just getting in front of more of the right people! With his wife and two daughters, he lives in Nottingham, has a black belt in kickboxing and plays four musical instruments moderately well!   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Rob explains his unique perspective on networking and relationship with the analogy, “Is the juice worth the squeeze”. Learn Rob’s counterintuitive clean the closet tactic

Show Notes In this week’s podcast we interview Jazz Rose, who is the Founder and Director of Education at J and C Academy. He started his company at 17 years of age and has built an inspiring social enterprise that is revolutionizing the educational system which is impacting 30,000 children each week in London and home counties. Heather is the Author of… Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of Women is changing the Rule Book for Sex, Money and Success.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Discover how the PRIDE acronym can help you live a fulfilled life this has been embedded into Jazz’s DNA from his formative years playing football at academy level. Listen to Jazz’s formula for making learning more fun by creating an experience where academics are fused flawlessly with sport to impact 30,000 children each week. Discover why changes in legislation can be rocket fuel to your business when you look for opportunity that the untrained eye can’t see… Hear how Jazz’s unique approach to teaching is rais

Show Notes In today’s show we are delighted to be interviewing Heather Ann Havenwood who will be sharing the highs and lows of her business journey. CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief “Sexy Boss”, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. In 2006 she started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann moulded her client into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field. Heather is the Author of… Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of Women is changing the Rule Book for Sex, Money and Success.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Heather shares the real underbelly secrets of building a sustainable business that she learnt after hitting rock bottom and declaring bankruptcy in 2003. Discover the No 1 question you should ask yourself before making

Show Notes Tony L Brown Business Systems Strategist Tony Brown is a Business Systems Strategist, Coach, Speaker and Trainer. He is the Author of “Standard Procedure” – How to systemise your business, reduce your workload, increase your productivity and become profitable. His goal is to help small business entrepreneurs to gain more free and flexible time to spend doing the things they want to do. In 2015 – Tony was able to travel around Jamaica with his family for 8 weeks – while still running his business remotely.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Learn how Tony was able to take mentorship from two of his uncles who were also entrepreneurs, where Tony learnt the true meaning of cutting your cloth, in the UK and in Brooklyn New York USA. Why being aware of the struggle, setting up the shop window of his uncles clothing store being immersed in the hustle helped him to understand what it took to succeed through the diversity of his UK uncle and working in the car body shop Why proving the

We review episodes 36 - 50 of the Small Business Elevation podcast with our added take and humour for this two part show. This episode includes; SBE050 – Sam Ashdown SBE049 – Simon Newell SBE048 – Ava Eagle Brown SBE047 – Grant Cardone SBE046 – Lyndon Wood SBE045 – Petra Foster SBE044 – Julie Anne Eason SBE043 – Lee Pitters SBE042 – Callum Laing SBE041 – Aaron T Walker SBE040 – Phil M Jones SBE039 – Paul Clifton SBE038 – Award Winning Podcast SBE037 – Bryan Eisenberg SBE036 – Sarah Drakard

We review episodes 36 - 50 of the Small Business Elevation podcast with our added take and humour for this two part show. This episode includes; SBE050 – Sam Ashdown SBE049 – Simon Newell SBE048 – Ava Eagle Brown SBE047 – Grant Cardone SBE046 – Lyndon Wood SBE045 – Petra Foster SBE044 – Julie Anne Eason SBE043 – Lee Pitters SBE042 – Callum Laing SBE041 – Aaron T Walker SBE040 – Phil M Jones SBE039 – Paul Clifton SBE038 – Award Winning Podcast SBE037 – Bryan Eisenberg SBE036 – Sarah Drakard

Show Notes In today’s episode Leon interviews Harun Rabbani the ‘Heart Centred Entrepreneur’ founder of UnTangled FM and Television, and is now on a new mission to transform the world of media. If you were to slice through Harun Rabbani with a katana (Samurai sword), you will find the words ‘heart centred entrepreneur’ scribed in every cell and organ! Since a very young age, he refused to conform or accept mediocrity whether it be in Martial Arts, where he became British Kickboxing champion and coached his students to become world champions; or whether it be in the world of sales where he became the global champion for two blue chip companies; or be it in the speaking and training world where he’s helped thousands transform their lives and their businesses.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Harun explains the definition of what a heart centred business means by sharing real life examples at play. Harun shares 3 big business secrets he learnt working as a 12 year old in his father’s India

Show Notes In today’s show Rob & Leon interview John Lee who is the Co-founder of Wealth Dragons LTD an author a successful Property investor and Co-author of the wealth Dragon with Vincent Lee. John is a sought after speaker coach and trainer who regularly shares the stage with likes of Richard Branson Alan Sugar James Cann Anthony Robbins.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; At 5 minutes 33 seconds How to get exponential growth instead of incremental that will start a volcanic eruption to 3x business revenue quickly. How to use Jedi like skills telepathic language patterns that triggers an avalanche of sales. Discover the easy way to hire superstar salespeople and lower recruitment fees you will find this (invaluable information around the 12 min Mark). John reveals his quick low down method for fixing the creaks in your Sales scripts calls and presentation that could be costing you thousands. Learn one of the barrier that hinders the execution of your best laid plans and kills your

Show Notes In today’s show we get up close and personal with Mr Chris Ducker, a British born entrepreneur who’s the founder and CEO of Virtual Staff Finder and the Live To Sell Group of companies.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; How to get your children to focus on their future without saying one word (It’s a quote from an American novelist). Why it’s important more now than ever to build a personal brand, and the easiest way to do it and dominate your space (Special community announcement). Chris shares how to avoid the inevitable burnouts of having the “superhero syndrome”, which many business people face within 5 years of starting their company that can have lethal consequences. Chris shares the big difference between traditional and the self-publishing route, if you’re considering writing a book for positioning purposes (One option can 10x your income immediately). Revelations of the late night infomercial industry and the lessons Chris “007” Ducker Gleaned and how they apply to yo

Show Notes In this week’s podcast Leon & Rob interview Bernardo Moya the publisher, editor and founder of The Best You. Bernardo is the Chief Inspirational officer. The Best You are experts in lifestyle enhancement who believe everyone deserves to realise their dreams.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Hear How Bernardo overcame becoming homeless in two separate property crashes in Spain, down to his last for prestos and within a week was earning 2.5k per week with the bounce back ability character we all posses but forget to use. Discover how the law of the serendipity lead him to work with two world renowned master practitioners In NLP and ultimately run the most successful NLP coaching company in the world. How to become thicker skinned in a tidal wave of challenges and not expect anyone to run to your aid when you’re going through tough times. How to use Traditional print Magazine media to grow your personal and business brand rapidly. Revealed, the untapped secret for big book s

Show Notes In this week’s podcast Rob gets to interview Mr Patrick M. Powers who is one of Europe’s top business coaches and one of the most prolific authors trainers on the subjects of marketing, lead generation, he share his knowledge of how to start businesses with little or no money and how to get your income on autopilot. Patrick has written 3 highly acclaimed business books and has been a consultant to BBC advising the main character of the show on networking and pitching strategies. Patrick is the founder of www.entrepreneursinlondon.co.uk Europe’s biggest business meetup now with over 16,000 members   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; How to overcome social anxiety and live the life of your dreams (these concepts are drop dead simple). How to start a proven home based business that can earn you 6 a figure plus lifestyle for under £100 and the best part you don’t need any fancy skills or certificates or letters after your name… The best way you can use falling flat on your face fail

Show Notes In today’s podcast  Rob  & Leon  interview the  UK leading dating expert Des O Connor about his incredible  journey that has been filled with many challenges financially and relationship-wise and how he has overcome them to become an outstanding leader in the Dating and Social Media niche. Des has hosted numerous sold-out live seminars, workshops and webinars in London and has coached clients throughout the UK and Internationally on how to find the right person to date. Des has appeared on various TV programmes and radio shows, serving as a guest expert on how people can build stronger relationships. He is a father of two young girls and a mentor to many other young people and adults.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; How To deal with Toxic Relationships and Baggage from the past and design the perfect lifestyle from this day forward when your marriages vows have turned into marriage rows… How to  spot if the person you’re about to  marry  has hidden agenda to  take you to

Show Notes In today’s episode Rob & Leon interview Sam Ashdown who in less than 3 years has risen through the ranks to be considered one of the best marketing consultants in the estate agency industry, she shares her journey, warts and all, of how she navigated to the top and how you can to by delivering value. Sam is a lead generation expert for estate agents, helping them grow their businesses using up-to-the-minute marketing tactics. She runs a specialist consultancy that works with a select number of independent estate agents.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Here’s just a sample of the success principles discussed on the podcast, Elevation Nation you will discover how the best marketing is actually selling without selling. Discover how Sam gets her clients to progress faster using a mantra coined by the legendary Seth Godin. Hear how Sam learnt her real world success secrets between the ages of 12 and 25 from her late father, and how he had her working  100 hours per week (not

Show Notes In this week’s episode Rob and Leon interview Simon Newell, an Irish entrepreneur who started in business at 20 years old and he built a nationwide company to thousands of customers. Using a direct to consumer business model, distributing and selling high end water filtration units. He believes in studying and then implementing what he has learnt. He is a believer of working on your business not in it. The economy and business is changing fast, you need to be able to change with it or your business will decline. Learn the Rinse and Repeat Ritual: Simon swears by it, he performs this ritual morning, noon and night – this has helped him attain his lofty goals and can help you too. (it’s as easy  as washing your hair in the shower).   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; Discover the secret card you should carry around in your wallet or purse that acts like the magical Aladdin lamp. You can grant yourself unlimited wishes of fame, fortune and money – it rhymes with Gold card “hint hin

Show Notes In today’s show Rob interviews Miss Ava Eva Brown who is an author consultant and coach. Ava shares her inspirational story of how she overcame her childhood adversities of being sexually molested by her father living in abstract poverty as one of nine children. Through Ava’s remarkable story you will learn the importance of courage and persistence. Ava Brown is the author of the book “Bamboo & Fern” her recently published biography. She received her 2nd MBA from The University of Wales and her 1st from Newport University California. Ava was recently nominated for London Leadership Peace Award, been a Finalist for Fashion Fair Diva, an Author of Colour International Women’s Day 2015 as well as being featured In the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Voice Newspaper & the Jamaican Gleaner.   Also in the show Here’s just a few things you learn; What’s in a name: Learn Why & How Ava was inspired to change her name after attending a film shoot where she was playing a cameo role (hint: it’s