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The Grown UP Business PodcastBlood Tests, IV Therapy and Business Growth: How Zed Mountford-Hill is Revolutionising UK WellnessWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but optimising the one asset that drives everything: you?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Zed Mountford-Hill — UK registered pharmacist, founder of NutriZen Wellness Centre, and health optimisation expert who has spent 15 years in pharmacy before building a state-of-the-art wellness clinic from scratch.Zed shares his remarkable journey from working in a warehouse with no qualifications to becoming a pharmacist, then breaking free from the limitations of traditional healthcare to create a business built around prevention, data...
2026-02-211h 29
The Grown UP Business PodcastAI SEO Expert Julie Holmes on Getting Recommended by AI (And Why It Matters More Than Google)What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but learning to collaborate with AI in ways most entrepreneurs haven't even considered?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Julie Holmes — inventor, tech founder, and AI expert who has spent over 25 years in enterprise technology.Julie shares her journey from building cat traps as a kid to creating innovative products like the HeyMic (the first Bluetooth microphone for phone videos) and now helping entrepreneurs harness AI to scale faster, serve better, and lead smarter. Together, Paul and...
2026-01-291h 33
The Grown UP Business PodcastGoal Setting Expert Brian Mayne Reveals 7 Step System used by Microsoft, Disney and Coca-ColaWhat if the secret to achieving your biggest business goals isn't working harder — but reprogramming how your brain processes success?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Brian Mayne — creator of Goal Mapping, a proven 7-step system used by Microsoft, Disney, Coca-Cola, and over a million people worldwide.Brian shares his remarkable journey from losing everything at 29 — his business, his home, his marriage, and being over a million pounds in debt — to discovering the neuroscience-backed principles that transformed his life. From being unable to read or write until age 30...
2026-01-102h 06
The Phoenix ConversationsBirth and Death with Paul AvinsThis conversation with Paul Avins is a remarkable look at what reinvention truly means when life hands you challenge after challenge. Paul is one of the UK’s most sought after scale up strategists and business coaches, known for helping founders grow multi million pound companies with practical, battle tested insight. Across more than 20 years, he has supported over 1000 clients to break the one million mark, with many scaling far beyond, and has built and sold several companies himself.Alongside this impressive track record sits a deeply personal story of adoption, dyslexia, identity shifts and a n...
2025-12-1635 min
In The BusinessThe School System Lied To You: Paul Avins on Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Fit InIn this episode, Paul Avins breaks down exactly why the school system fails entrepreneurs, why the UK culture holds back ambition, and how to build the mindset required to scale a business in today’s world.Paul reveals the truth about entrepreneurship, from overcoming fear and scarcity thinking to understanding leverage, building a network, and using AI to grow faster than ever. If you want to learn how top founders think, how million pound businesses are built, and how to escape the limits of your environment, this episode delivers real answers....
2025-12-1057 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastLinkedIn Expert Richard Woods on How to Build a £Multi-Million Business Using Offshore TeamsWhat if scaling from 1 to 154 people in just 12 months wasn’t about working harder — but building smarter systems?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Richard Woods — three-time bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and creator of LinkedIn Breakfast.Richard shares how he scaled a business from a one-person operation to a 154-strong team in just over a year by systemising execution, building offshore teams, and applying disciplined leadership over distraction. Together, Paul and Richard unpack what a grown-up business really looks like — and why most founders stay stuck firefighting instead...
2025-11-292h 11
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Run a Multi-Million Pound Business in Just 25 Hours a WeekWhat if working less could actually help you scale faster?In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul chats with Ben Coomber, founder of Awesome Supplements and high-performance coach, about how he went from complete burnout and long Covid to running a multi-million pound business while working just 25 hours a week.Ben gets really honest about his journey from being a controlling, fear-driven CEO putting in 70-hour weeks to finally stepping back, hiring a proper COO, and figuring out that his best business ideas actually happen when he's nowhere near the office. They...
2025-11-061h 28
Perfectly Flawed PodcastLife, Wealth and TransformationIn this episode of *Perfectly Flawed*, I sit down with **Paul Avins**—a transformational coach, entrepreneur mentor. Paul’s remarkable career includes a 20-year track record of helping entrepreneurs and CEOs achieve extraordinary results, with over 550 companies, many scaling to £5–10 million, he leads world-class masterminds, retreats, and events through **Massive Action Coaching** and the UK’s No.1 Scale-Up Mastermind, **F12**.Paul’s life took a dramatic turn when a severe asthma attack nearly ended it. Minutes later, he returned, transformed by the experience. He believes that this near-death experience (NDE) prepared him to navigate the challen...
2025-10-291h 02
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe Sleep Hack That Builds Seven-Figure Businesses: How Entrepreneurs Can Scale Faster with Better RestWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working more hours — but sleeping better ones?In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, business strategist Paul Avins sits down with Sammy Margo, chartered physiotherapist, bestselling author of "The Good Sleep Guide", and founder of SmartPhysio — a successful 27-person physiotherapy practice in London.Discover how Sammy went from working 15-hour days as the first female physiotherapist in professional football to building a thriving healthcare business while mastering the science of sleep optimization. This conversation reveals why sleep isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs — it's a strategic ad...
2025-10-181h 17
The Grown UP Business PodcastWhy Most CEOs Fail at Hiring (And How to Find Your Perfect COO)What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but hiring smarter?
In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Graham Brown — former military medic turned recruitment expert with over 24 years of experience, author of the upcoming book Too Many Hats, and one of Team Purple's specialist coaches in team dynamics and executive search.
Graham shares his remarkable journey from serving in the Gulf War as a trumpet-playing medic to building a 39-office recruitment franchise, surviving a painful business collapse, and emerging as one of the...
2025-10-031h 37
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe Brutal Truth About Selling Your Business and Why 75% of Sales FailThink you're ready to sell your business? Think again.Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make — second only to marriage and kids. But how do you know when you’re actually ready to sell?In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins speaks with Ken Gorman, Regional Director at Transworld M&A and author of three books on selling businesses, to uncover the reality behind preparing your company for a successful exit.Together, they break down the myths, including why most business owners aren’t ready to sell...
2025-09-171h 30
The Grown UP Business PodcastTransforming a Family Business into a Global BrandFrom family start-up to global brand: the Wolf Eyewear growth story.Paul Avins sits down with CEO Tom Wolfenden to unpack the exact moves behind building a world-class sales team, scaling across borders, and keeping values intact while chasing exponential growth.Discover how Wolf Eyewear scaled from a family business into a global brand with 2,000+ retailers. CEO Tom Wolfenden shares lessons on sales teams, culture, and scale-up strategy with Paul Avins.What does it take to transform a family-run brand into a global scale-up with thousands of retail partners—while never losing sight of...
2025-09-011h 27
Ignite Your Estate Agency6 Agency Myths - BustedSam and Phil examine some of the most common myths holding back estate agencies. Is misinformation costing you time and money?Why do expensive websites and software packages rarely translate into more business? How can a simple shopfront outperform a glitzy online presence? Sam and Phil talk through their approach to lead generation and where agency owners should focus resources for genuine business growth.Discover the numbers that drive instructions and sales, and find out why prioritising new listings over chasing individual sales is the route t...
2025-08-2139 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastBeyond Time: Navigating the Past, Present, and Future in BusinessWhat happens when a five-year-old girl changes the entire course of your life?In this thought-provoking episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with High-Performance Coach and former JP Morgan derivatives head Rich Waterman to explore one of the most powerful transformations you’ll hear on the show.Rich shares the moving story of Leonor — his friend’s young daughter whose battle with a terminal illness became the catalyst for his life’s work. Helping to raise emergency funds for her treatment opened his eyes to the power of community, commitment, and the extr...
2025-08-111h 35
The Grown UP Business PodcastMaking $12M from One Video, and What It Means to Be “Always Free”“How can one video generate $12 million in 10 months?”That’s exactly what happened for Jason Graystone — and in this episode, he reveals to Paul the mindset, money frameworks, and freedom principles that made it possible.Jason is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Graystone Education, and he’s on a mission to help people become Always Free — creating lives of freedom through smart money systems, mindset mastery, and intentional action.In our conversation, Jason breaks down exactly what Always Free means, and why mental, mobility, and financial liberation must all align if you truly want last...
2025-07-241h 43
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom business failure to 7-Figure Scale Up in just 12 Months…What do you do when 12 years of building gets wiped out overnight?For Nicolas Manuel, Founder of Aim Graphics London, that nightmare became reality. After building a multi-million-pound family print and signage business, a combination of bad debts, soaring material costs, and the Russia-Ukraine war led to its collapse almost overnight.But instead of staying down, Nick fought back. Within just 12 months, he rebuilt from zero to seven figures — all while carrying the weight of personal guarantees, family responsibility, and the lessons of painful failure.In this episode of the Grown Up Business Po...
2025-07-041h 01
The M&A ZingM&A Zing (Ep. 19) - AI, Exits & The CEO Mindset: Paul AvinsFrom “credit-card startup money” to five exits + a global coaching empire, Paul Evans unpacks the exact playbook for scaling to £10 m… then deciding whether to buy, build or cash-out.
Paul Avins, founder of Scale Up Coaching and community-builder at Team Dynamics Global, has helped owners add a combined £140 m+ in enterprise value. In this rapid-fire conversation we cover:
The “mountain” framework that shows you exactly when to switch strategy (sales engine → acquisitions → exit)
Why changing one word in your LinkedIn title forces the CEO mindset
How AI agents are collapsing 2-week quoting cycles into 3-ho...
2025-06-2540 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe FACE Framework: Your Blueprint for Successful AcquisitionsWhat if growing your business 10x wasn’t just possible…but actually EASIER than growing 10% at a time?In today’s inspiring conversation, Paul sits down with David B. Horne, founder of Add Then Multiply, to talk about scaling through Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and shifting to a growth mindset.David shares his remarkable story of driving a business from £1 million to £28 million in just three years using the power of strategic M&A. Together, they explore why most founders think too small, uncover how AI is transforming the deal-making landscape, and walk through David’s practical FACE...
2025-06-191h 12
The Grown UP Business PodcastInside the Den: A Journey to Seven Figures with Emma BurkeWhat really happens when you step into Dragons’ Den?For most entrepreneurs, pitching on BBC’s Dragons’ Den is the ultimate high‑stakes moment. For Emma Burke, founder of LACEEZE, that moment became a turning point in her journey, as she stepped into the Den, faced the Dragons, and walked out with an investment deal that put her grassroots sports brand on the fast track to growth.In this candid conversation with Paul Avins, Emma reveals the highs and lows behind the headlines – from running a multi‑million pound cleaning company, through the pain of business failure...
2025-06-021h 32
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Adversity to Success: Navigating the Billionaire Business LandscapeWhat’s it like to sell your business to a billionaire?In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Andrew Scott, Founder and CEO of the Ascot Group, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the previous owner of Business Leader magazine, which he successfully sold to billionaire Richard Harpin.Andrew’s story is one of resilience and reinvention: from arriving in the UK aged 18 with no money or qualifications, to scaling his companies to multi-million turnover, building a respected media brand, and ultimately selling it at a premium valuation.Together...
2025-05-202h 08
The Grown UP Business PodcastBuilding a Category King: Strategies for Scaling Your BusinessWhat does it take to turn one product into an 8‑figure global brand and become a category king?In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins talks to Paul Sherratt, founder of gloveglu, about how he scaled from a kitchen‑table side business to a dominant global brand now selling in 55 countries. At 50 years old, Paul made the decision to go all in, remortgaging his house to chase a vision. Today, gloveglu is the category leader in a niche most people ignored.Paul Sherratt is the founder of gloveglu, a global soccer bran...
2025-05-131h 30
The Grown UP Business PodcastTransforming Time into Assets: The Million-Pound LinkedIn StrategyThere’s an epidemic of short-term thinking right now on LinkedIn and it’s killing people’s chances of actually building networks that create long-term value.In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul sits down with Mike Jones, CEO of Beep2B and one of the UK’s leading experts in LinkedIn social selling. Mike has generated over £100 million in revenue for himself, his clients and partners in the last 15 years using LinkedIn as a platform for relationship-led growth, not spam tactics.Together, Paul and Mike pull back the curtain on what really works right...
2025-05-081h 28
The Grown UP Business PodcastUnlocking Business Potential: The 10X MindsetWhat does it really take to grow a business from a side‑hustle into a multi‑million‑pound, award‑winning brand?In this episode, Paul Avins talks to Sheena Marsh, founder of Oxford Garden Design and RHS Gold Medal winning garden designer, about her journey from the classroom to building one of the UK’s top garden design companies.Sheena shares her honest story of overcoming bullying, facing financial fears, and making the terrifying leap from solopreneur to CEO. Today, her company turns over more than £2 million a year, employs 30+ people, and works with dream clients creating be...
2025-05-081h 17
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Survival to Scale Up - How to Build your Wealth and Not Sabotage your HealthFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Health, AI, and Becoming a Scale Up CEOIn this powerful episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Carly Meyers, Founder & CEO of Made For More AI, to explore the critical link between entrepreneurial health, automation, and sustainable business growth.Together, they unpack the harsh truth most business owners ignore:Too many entrepreneurs trade their health today for wealth tomorrow, only to pay the price later in burnout, breakdown, or business stagnation.Paul shares his own high-stakes health crisis that forced him to confro...
2025-05-081h 36
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Scale Your Business Using the Right People and AIWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but attracting the right people to your team?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins shares a powerful solo session originally recorded for Your Property Podcast with host Michelle Kerns.Paul unpacks exactly who you need on your team at each stage of growth — and why the next level of success you're chasing is usually just one person away. Drawing on 20 years of coaching experience and insights from working with over 550 companies, Paul reveals the three fundamental things that separate six...
2024-12-0653 min
Your Property PodcastEP155:Attract the right people to grow your business: with Paul AvinsIn this episode, Michelle Cairns speaks to business coach and team-building expert Paul Avins who shares strategies for building high-performing teams, managing growth, and overcoming obstacles in business. Key topics include mastering consistent action, developing a clear vision, leveraging your network effectively, and prioritising tasks to maximise your impact. Paul also explains how to identify and attract the right people to help you achieve your goals faster. Packed with practical advice and tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about growing their property business to the next level.
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Website: https://www.paulavins.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in...
2024-11-1550 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe Power of Physical Intelligence: Unlocking Peak Performance with Kevin ChapmanWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't just mindset or strategy — but mastering the intelligence hidden in your body?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kevin Chapman — professional executive and performance coach, communication specialist, and co-founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute.Kevin shares how our internal chemistry and neurochemistry largely dictate how we think, feel, and behave — and why most entrepreneurs are unknowingly sabotaging their performance by ignoring their body's intelligence. Together, Paul and Kevin unpack the science behind physical intelligence, how to strategically manage your i...
2024-11-141h 22
The Grown UP Business PodcastManaging Change and Uncertainty: Insights from Professor Paul McGeeWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't fighting change — but learning to navigate it with clarity, resilience, and a better mindset?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Professor Paul McGee — Sunday Times bestselling author, international speaker, and creator of the SUMO philosophy (Shut Up, Move On).Paul McGee shares his remarkable journey from losing his job due to chronic fatigue syndrome to becoming one of the UK's leading voices on resilience, mindset, and managing change. Together, Paul and Paul unpack why most people stay stuck in v...
2024-11-061h 10
The Grown UP Business PodcastEMERGENCY EPISODE: The Budget Debrief & Q&A with Jeff LermerWhat if the secret to surviving the 2025 Budget isn't just cutting costs — but planning smarter, faster, and with real clarity?In this emergency episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Jeff Lermer, the UK's leading tax accountant and advisor for successful entrepreneurs, to break down the 2025 Budget — and what it really means for business owners, employers, and CEOs.Recorded live just 24 hours after one of the longest and most tax-heavy budgets in recent history, Paul and Jeff cut through the noise to deliver a clear, practical debrief. They unpack the £40 billi...
2024-11-0159 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe 5-Step System to Automate Your Business: Paul McGillivray on Finding Your Scope to ScaleWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't adding more people — but understanding where technology can actually solve your biggest bottlenecks?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Paul McGillivray — seasoned entrepreneur, software development expert, and author of the brand new book Scope to Scale.Paul shares how he and his wife built a seven-figure software business over 24 years, working with global brands like Sony, Volvo, and Tesco — while also helping small startups and scale-ups unlock growth through smarter systems. Together, Paul and Paul unpack the critical differ...
2024-10-291h 19
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe 5 Growth-Killing Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Makes (And How to Fix Them Fast)What if the biggest obstacles to scaling your business aren't market conditions or competition — but five critical mistakes you don't even know you're making?In this special episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins delivers a high-energy, high-impact masterclass originally presented to a room of investors and entrepreneurs who are buying and scaling businesses through acquisitions.Paul breaks down the five biggest mistakes that kill growth, waste time, and cost money — whether you're buying a business, scaling your current one, or planning your exit. This isn't theory. This is battle-tested strategy from 17 years of c...
2024-10-261h 14
The Grown UP Business PodcastNavigating Change: Resilience in Uncertain Times with Sarah Furness & George AndersonIn this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins engages in a dynamic conversation with leadership experts George Anderson and Sarah Furness . They explore the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasising the importance of resilience, effective communication, and the evolving role of leaders in modern business. The discussion covers practical strategies for delegation, the significance of feedback, and the necessity of self-compassion in leadership. The guests share personal experiences and insights, providing listeners with actionable takeaways to enhance their leadership skills and foster a high-performance culture within their teams.Key TakeawaysLeadership is about d...
2024-10-031h 12
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Startup to Seven Figures: Paul Avins Reveals His Battle-Tested Framework for Scaling SalesWhat if the fastest path to seven figures isn't working harder — but getting laser-focused on who you serve, what you offer, and how you sell?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins shares three proven strategies that any entrepreneur can use to scale their sales to a million dollars — and beyond.Originally recorded as part of a collaborative book project, this conversation breaks down the exact steps Paul has used with over 550 clients across 147 industries to generate over £100 million in exits. From niching down your dream customer avatar to creating irresistible offer...
2024-09-2554 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom £100M Exit to Football Club Owner: Simon Leslie on Building Global BrandsWhat if the secret to building a £100 million business isn't following the plan — but staying curious, resilient, and willing to start over like a beginner?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Simon Leslie — serial entrepreneur, author, and owner of Eastbourne Borough Football Club.Simon shares his remarkable journey from building a global travel publishing business that scaled to £100 million in revenue across every country in the world (except Antarctica) to buying and transforming a football club. He unpacks the mindset shifts required to scale internationally, the art of sel...
2024-09-181h 04
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Kitchen Table to £Multi-Million Exit: Simon Morton's 18-Year Journey to Employee OwnershipWhat if the secret to a successful business exit isn't just about the money — but about building something worth handing over?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Simon Morton — founder of Eiffel Presentations, the man Microsoft turned to for PowerPoint expertise, and author of the new book The Guide to Transitioning from Boss to Benefactor.Simon shares his remarkable 18-year journey from starting out at his kitchen table to building a multi-million-pound presentation agency with over 40 people — and ultimately exiting through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Together, Paul a...
2024-09-101h 33
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe 135 System: How Pete Wilkinson Helps Companies Execute Strategy and Scale FasterWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't doing more — but doing the right things with ruthless focus?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Pete Wilkinson — ultra-athlete, MBA graduate, and creator of the 1-3-5 System and Reclaro, the execution software helping companies translate strategy into daily action.Pete shares how his corporate background, MBA studies, and Ironman training led him to design a framework that solves one of business's biggest problems: the gap between strategy and execution. Together, Paul and Pete unpack why most strategies fail...
2024-09-0352 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastThe Impact of AI on Marketing: Automation vs. Augmentation in BusinessWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't more leads — but a clearer value proposition and smarter use of AI?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Barnaby Winter — one of the UK's leading brand strategists, creator of the Brand Bucket methodology, and a marketing expert who has helped build over 450 brands globally.Barnaby shares his journey from becoming one of the youngest MDs in the UK's top 200 companies to developing the Brand Bucket framework that has transformed how businesses define their value proposition, connect with buyers, and...
2024-08-271h 04
The Grown UP Business PodcastStop Running Your Business Like a Robot: Why Health is Your Greatest Wealth Currency with Kat ThorneWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but starting your day with more intention?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Kat Thorne — morning routine expert, keynote speaker, and host of The Positive Habits Podcast.Kat shares her powerful story of nearly losing her life in 2016 — and how that wake-up call forced her to completely redesign her relationship with health, habits, and high performance. Together, Paul and Kat unpack why so many entrepreneurs sacrifice their wellbeing in pursuit of success, how toxic morning routines silent...
2024-08-2057 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom £0 to £1M+ by Age 21: Liv Conlon Reveals Her Personal Branding Blueprint for Service BusinessesWhat if the secret to building a seven-figure business by age 24 isn't working harder — but mastering the fundamentals of attention, personal branding, and relentless execution?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Liv Conlon — entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of two seven-figure businesses by the time she was 24 years old.Recorded live at the Grown-Up Business Retreat, this behind-the-scenes Q&A session captures Liv answering every question from the audience — and sharing strategies that most entrepreneurs never implement. From building a personal brand that generated over a million in rev...
2024-08-1443 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastPiers Linney Reveals How AI Will Create the Next Wave of Millionaires (And Why You Need to Act Now)What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but learning to harness the most transformative technology of our generation before your competitors do?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Piers Linney — former Dragon from BBC's Dragons' Den, serial entrepreneur, investor, and technology visionary.Recorded live at the Scale-Up Summit, this special Q&A session follows Piers' keynote presentation on AI and wealth creation. Together, Paul and Piers unpack the practical applications of AI in business today, why most founders are still just scratching the surf...
2024-08-0745 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom CEO of Thomas Cook to $100M App Exit: Terry Fisher's Billion Pound JourneyWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't just about strategy and systems — but about the people you surround yourself with?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Terry Fisher — serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and former CEO who has built and sold five businesses, navigated both spectacular successes and devastating failures, and learned how to leverage the power of networks to create extraordinary outcomes.Terry shares his remarkable journey from starting his first business at 18 to running Thomas Cook, nearly buying it for £500 million, and selling a music...
2024-07-2942 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastGerald Ratner on Executing with Excellence: How He Built a £12 Billion Empire Through AcquisitionsWhat if the secret to building a billion-pound business isn't avoiding mistakes — but learning to execute with relentless precision, even when everything goes wrong?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Gerald Ratner — the entrepreneur who built the UK's largest jewelry empire, scaled to over 2,500 stores worldwide, and became one of the most talked-about business figures in modern history.Gerald shares his remarkable journey from taking over a struggling family business losing £34,000 a year to creating a retail powerhouse valued in the billions. He reveals the strategic brilliance behin...
2024-07-2337 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastFrom Premier League Footballer to Chief Commercial Officer: Matthew Mills on Scaling the CFO CentreWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but getting the right financial expertise in your corner?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Matthew Mills — Chief Commercial Officer at the CFO Centre, a global leader in fractional CFO services operating across 17 countries with over 750 CFOs worldwide.Matthew shares how the CFO Centre has scaled from its launch in 2001 to become the pioneers of the fractional CFO industry — and why most entrepreneurs don't realize they need this support until they're already drowning in spreadsheets, cash flow c...
2024-07-1543 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastHow to Scale and Exit: The Strategic Playbook for Entrepreneurs with Jeff Lermer and Guy BartlettWhat if the biggest risk to your business isn't the new government — but your failure to adapt to it?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins brings together two of the sharpest minds in his community to unpack what the seismic shift in UK politics means for scaling entrepreneurs.Joining Paul are Jeff Lermer — one of the UK's most creative and entrepreneurial tax advisors, and the only lifetime achievement award holder in Paul's F12 Mastermind — and Guy Bartlett, founder of the Business Buyers Club, who has helped clients acquire tens of millio...
2024-07-081h 06
The Grown UP Business PodcastLinkedIn Expert Chris James Reveals How to Generate Six and Seven Figures from Your Personal BrandWhat if the secret to generating six or seven figures in new revenue isn't paid ads, cold calls, or networking events — but building a personal brand on the platform most entrepreneurs still underestimate?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Chris James — one of the fastest-growing influential speakers in the industry and creator of the Content to Clients program.Chris shares his journey from cold-calling in a call centre with no training and a ripped-up Yellow Pages to building a thriving coaching business that helps entrepreneurs generate consistent reve...
2024-07-0551 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastSales Expert David Angel Reveals Why 90% of Businesses Hire Salespeople Wrong (And How to Fix It)What if the secret to scaling your sales isn't hiring more salespeople — but fixing the systems and mindset that make them successful?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by David Angel — sales expert, entrepreneur, and specialist in helping businesses scale their revenue through smarter sales systems and stronger teams.David shares the brutal truth about why most sales hires fail, why salespeople aren't the silver bullet business owners hope for, and how to build a sales process that works on the good days and the bad. Together, Paul and...
2024-07-0127 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastOvercoming Sales Challenges with David AngelIn this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, host Paul Avins sits down with sales expert David Angel to delve into the common challenges businesses face in their sales processes and how to overcome them.David brings his wealth of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their sales and build effective sales teams. The discussion focuses on the pitfalls of relying too heavily on salespeople without having robust systems and processes in place, the importance of continuous training, and actionable strategies to enhance sales performance.Themes:1. Challenges in Sales and Solutions:...
2024-07-0127 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastCustomer Service Expert Geoff Ramm Reveals the Celebrity Service Formula That Transforms BusinessesWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't just getting more customers — but keeping the ones you have so happy they become your most powerful marketing channel?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Geoff Ramm — keynote speaker, author of Celebrity Service, and the creator of a customer service philosophy now used in over 50 countries.Geoff shares the origin story of Celebrity Service — a concept born live on stage 22 years ago when one simple question changed everything: "What if a celebrity walked into your business tomorrow?" That questi...
2024-06-2829 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastHow to Pay Your Bills Later and Get Paid Faster: The Growth Capital Secret with Jamie BeaumontWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but solving the cash flow puzzle that keeps you up at night?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Jamie Beaumont — CEO of Plater, a fintech company revolutionizing how small businesses access growth capital and manage cash flow.Jamie shares his entrepreneurial journey from running a recruitment business that struggled with chronic cash flow issues, to launching an HR tech startup during COVID, to pivoting into the finance space when he discovered a massive gap in the mark...
2024-06-2850 min
The Grown UP Business PodcastMcDonald's Systems Expert Marianne Page Reveals the 4 Systems Every Business Needs to ScaleWhat if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder — but building the right systems in the right order?In this episode of The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Marianne Page — systems expert, former McDonald's executive with 27 years' experience, and author of three books on building scalable, repeatable business operations.Marianne shares how McDonald's opened a new restaurant every seven days in the 1980s using a blueprint that trained teams, ensured consistency, and scaled without chaos. Together, Paul and Marianne unpack the four critical system categories every business needs to scal...
2024-06-2734 min
Buying Online Businesses PodcastHow To Scale An Ecommerce Business To A 7-8 Figure Exit with Paul AvinsDiscover the strategies and stories behind building and scaling e-commerce businesses. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Paul Avins, an industry expert known for his mastery of scaling e-commerce ventures to extraordinary heights. Join us as we explore the roadmap to achieving a 7-8 figure exit with Paul's lessons and experiences. They talked about acquiring businesses and a few tales Paul has. He shares his three step approach to scaling. They also discussed how he helped to scale an e-commerce brand? How do you prepare your business for an exit where you sell at t...
2024-06-1950 minIgnite Your Estate Agency148 How to Grow Your Business, Not Run It with Paul AvinsPaul Avins, an expert in entrepreneurial well-being, unlocks the secrets of scaling your agency without burnout. If you're navigating the high seas of agency ownership, this episode is your lighthouse, uncover the balance between ambitious growth and personal health. Discover actionable strategies for building a solid team, crafting a clear business plan, and why stepping back can sometimes be the best step forward for your business.Dive into the essentials of making your business attractive to buyers, with insights on revenue diversification and the power of a strong team. Plus, hear firsthand the transformative impact...
2024-02-2345 min
The Business BrunchWeek 134: The Best Ways To Grow A BusinessOriginally Broadcast On 24/09/23 This week on the Business Brunch Ben and Mike welcome Paul Avins – The Grown UP Business Coach to chat about the best ways to grow a business
2023-09-2542 min
A Bit Of A BoostPaul Avins - Success leaves cluesI love the expression 'success leaves clues' and today I get to talk to a man who has plenty of these clues to share! So often we look at people who are already achieving what we want to achieve - whether that's in their careers, personal life or with their physical wellbeing - and focus on the results that they're getting. This can be inspirational, but it can also lead to comparison, or a sense of not-enough-ness, which ultimately has the opposite effect to motivating or instructing us. ...
2023-09-041h 14
Build and ExitPaul Avins: Growing by 8 figure acquisitionsKnowing the right way to exit a business is not easy if you don’t know what your options are. Having the information you need to find the right exit strategy is what will make your exit plan both achievable and enjoyable.
Paul Avins has a wealth of experience in the acquisitions space and in this episode he gives his insight into why the hard work starts after acquisitions, the different types of exit strategies available and the importance of doing your research on who you are buying from.
Paul Avins is a...
2023-08-0642 minBuild and ExitPaul Avins: Growing by 8 figure acquisitionsKnowing the right way to exit a business is not easy if you don’t know what your options are. Having the information you need to find the right exit strategy is what will make your exit plan both achievable and enjoyable.
Paul Avins has a wealth of experience in the acquisitions space and in this episode he gives his insight into why the hard work starts after acquisitions, the different types of exit strategies available and the importance of doing your research on who you are buying from.
Paul Avins is a...
2023-08-0642 min
Money Mindset with Gull KhanMoney Mindset with Gull Khan | Episode 438 | Money Talkies with Paul Avins | How to Stop Working In Your Business and Start Working On Your BusinessIn this episode of Money Talkies, once again we speak to the amazing Paul Avins.
Paul is an award-winning business coach, speaker and a mastermind mentor who's highly sought after in the UK by six and seven figure entrepreneurs and business owners to help them break through the scaling up ceiling. With an impressive twenty year track record of helping business owners generate hundreds of millions of pounds in additional sales, profits and shareholder value, Paul is a catalyst that business owners seek out when they feel frustrated and overwhelmed and want to accelerate the growth to...
2023-06-0737 minMoney Mindset with Gull KhanMoney Mindset with Gull Khan | Episode 437 | Friday Feature: Paul AvinsToday we’re on another episode of our Friday Feature where we talk with astounding entrepreneurs and their success stories.
In today's episode we're speaking to Paul Avins.
Paul is an award-winning business coach, speaker and a mastermind mentor who's highly sought after in the UK by six and seven figure entrepreneurs and business owners to help them break through the scaling up ceiling. With an impressive twenty year track record of helping business owners generate hundreds of millions of pounds in additional sales, profits and shareholder value, Paul is a catalyst that business owners see...
2023-06-0330 min
The Outcome Is IncomeYou Get Paid On What You Get Done || TOII ft. Paul AvinsPaul is an award-winning business coach, speaker and mastermind mentor who is highly sought after in the UK by 6 and 7-figure entrepreneurs and business owners to help them break through the Scale Up Ceiling.With an impressive 19-year track record of helping business owners generate hundreds of millions of pounds in additional sales, profits and shareholder value, Paul is the catalyst business owners seek out when they feel frustrated, overwhelmed and want to accelerate their growth to 7 Figures without wasting time, energy and money learning by trial and error. There is a clear scale-up blueprint...
2023-05-101h 05
De-stress Your BusinessE50: Creating Grown-up Businesses with Paul AvinsWhat are the biggest stress points for entrepreneurs?
Today we’re speaking to Paul Avins — the award winning business coach, consultant, author and speaker, and better known to many as the Grown Up Business Coach.
We dive into:
How Paul became a business coach
The biggest stress sources of stress that Paul helps business owners with
Paul’s own experience of when stress became too much
Paul’s top tips on how to achieve your goals and de-stress your business
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Helpful resources:
- 67 Business Growth Tips is available for free at paulavins.com
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2023-02-1038 minDe-stress Your BusinessE50: Creating Grown-up Businesses with Paul AvinsWhat are the biggest stress points for entrepreneurs?
Today we’re speaking to Paul Avins — the award winning business coach, consultant, author and speaker, and better known to many as the Grown Up Business Coach.
We dive into:
How Paul became a business coach
The biggest stress sources of stress that Paul helps business owners with
Paul’s own experience of when stress became too much
Paul’s top tips on how to achieve your goals and de-stress your business
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Helpful resources:
- 67 Business Growth Tips is available for free at paulavins.com
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Want to learn more? Join our weekly webinar...
2023-02-1038 min
The Public Speaking Experts PodcastEpisode 77: How to Use Speaking to Scale Your Business with Paul AvinsUsing speaking to scale your business involves leveraging your speaking engagements to reach a wider audience, build your brand, and grow your business. In this episode, we have prepared some tips to help you use speaking to scale your business. By following these tips, you can use speaking to effectively reach your target audience, build your brand, and grow your business.About our super guest Paul Avins:Paul Avins is an award winning business coach, speaker and mastermind mentor who is highly sought after in the UK by entrepreneurs and business owners to h...
2023-01-0756 min
The Human CEO PodcastThe Human CEO Podcast with Paul Avins, CEO and Growth Coach at Paul Avins Enterprises LtdWelcome to episode 101 of The Human CEO Podcast!
In this episode, we are speaking with Paul Avins, CEO and Growth Coach at Paul Avins Enterprises Ltd. This conversation was a little bit different to some of the other podcasts. We had a conversation not only about Paul and his leadership style but about the challenges that leaders face and how to overcome them.
Paul is an award-winning business coach, speaker and mastermind mentor and supports Founders and Family business owners to help them break through the Scale Up Ceiling; to create real Shareholder Value that c...
2022-10-0437 min
Focus on WHYStrength of Purpose with Amy Rowlinson and GuestsWhat is purpose and why do you need it? What is it you get up every morning to do? What do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Are you living someone else's purpose or your own? Do you know what your strengths and values are? These are all key questions but do you know the answers to them? In this celebratory 300th episode of Focus on WHY, Amy Rowlinson invites 11 guests to share their answers and insights on their strength of purpose. KEY TAKEAWAY "Your strength of purpose is the determination...
2022-09-211h 10
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy#196 Business Buying Strategies PodcastScale up your business Part 2 In this week's episode, I'm joined once more by Paul Avins, an award-winning business growth coach, speaker, and mentor. Paul has been involved in the business buying and selling field for over 17 years. He joins us to talk about acquiring and growing a business and when it's time to exit. We'll talk about what you need to know if you want to buy a business but aren't sure where to start. He also shares his thoughts about entrepreneurs who have held into a business for so long and shares some tips that...
2022-09-0823 minBusiness Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy#195 Business Buying Strategies PodcastScale up your business Part 1 In this week's episode, I'm joined by Paul Avins, a business growth coach, speaker, and mentor. Paul shares some of the most important things with those who want to buy or sell a business. Paul talks about the most important thing to get a business off the ground. He details how one can develop good ideas for marketing and selling their businesses. He also shares strategies for finding good employees and what matters when selling or buying a business. Key Highlights [00:00] Paul's grown-up business concept [02:36] What...
2022-09-0127 min