Best Businessmentoring Podcasts (2025)

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3 Sales Mistakes Killing Your Protection Conversions | Ep 388 16:02

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If you want consistent protection conversions but feel stuck because clients ghost you or "don't see the value," this episode shows you how to fix it. Gary breaks down the three costly mistakes advisers make in the protection process, and the simple consultative shifts that immediately increase conversion, premium size and client trust. Book Your F…

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The 4 Phases to £1 Million: How to Build a Freedom-Led Business | Ep 387 22:07

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If you want predictable growth, consistent income, and more freedom in your business, but feel stuck spinning your wheels without knowing what to focus on next, this episode reveals the exact roadmap to take you from chaos to control. Whether you're a mortgage adviser, IFA, or small business owner, Gary walks you through the four proven phases ever…

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#147 Caitlin Clark-Zigmond on Scaling Brands, Cleaning Data, Leading With Nerve 39:24

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What if the fastest way to grow your career is to reinvent how you work before the market forces you to? In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Caitlin Clark-Zigmond, a two-time entrepreneur and former CMO for Intel’s global software and SaaS portfolio, to map the leap from hands-on operator to AI-powered brand builder, and why cl…

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#146 Monica Livingston, AI Leadership With A Human Core 36:41

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AI only works at scale when the shiny demo meets the gritty realities of deployment, security, and change management. In episode #146 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Monica Livingston, AI Platform Lead for the Americas at Red Hat and a former Intel leader, to unpack how open source accelerates real outcomes, and wh…

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From Burnout to Predictable Growth: Dean's Adviser Journey | Ep 386 33:12

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If you want to build a consistent, freedom-led business but feel stuck juggling admin, chasing clients, and working long hours, this episode shows you how to fix it. Dean Vaughan shares how he went from working under someone else's brand to building a scalable business as an AR with consistent £15k–£18k months, without burning out. Book Your FREE 1…

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The Blueprint to Scale Your Mortgage Business with AI, Automation & Freedom | Ep 385 27:33

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If you want consistent leads and a scalable business but feel stuck juggling poor systems, inconsistent sales, and never-ending tasks, this episode shows you how to fix it. Take the Systemise & Scale Quiz right now: https://www.systemise-scale.com/quiz What You'll Learn: Discover the Systemise & Scale Blueprint built from 17 years in financial serv…

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#145 Carol Wilder: From Corporate Leader to Impact-Driven Entrepreneur 43:27

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Curiosity is a gift—but it only turns into momentum when it’s tied to impact. Host of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Mary Killelea, sits down with Carol Wilder, a strategic operator who helped launch the Alexa Skills Kit at Amazon, led generative AI partnerships at Dell, and now advises companies and municipalities on pragmatic AI adoption. Carol shares ho…

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£10 Tasks Are Costing You Growth! | Ep 384 13:17

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If you want to grow a freedom-led financial services business but feel stuck doing everything yourself, this episode shows you how to fix it. Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: The 4-stage growth model every adviser must understand Why your first (or next) hire unlocks double the revenue Real…

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#144 Karina Marie Diaz on Turning Down The Static, Turning Up You 23:43

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What if the fastest way forward wasn’t pushing harder, but tuning in sharper? On episode #144 of the 2B Bolder podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Karina Marie Diaz, a trusted and sought-after leadership coach who explores how high-performing founders, CEOs, and senior executives create meaningful change by turning down the static and turnin…

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#143 Miriam Airington-Fisher From Courtroom Chaos To A Family-First Firm 33:29

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What happens when the career you’ve chased for years stops fitting the life you’re building? We sit down with attorney and founder Miriam Airington-Fisher to explore how she transformed a courtroom-centered path into a thriving, family-first immigration practice—without abandoning ambition or impact. Miriam traces her journey from legal aid and cri…

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Behind the Scenes of a 4-Year, £96K/Month Growth Story | Ep 383 47:34

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In this kickoff episode of Scaling Stories, Gary chats with Alex and Karl West, the brothers behind Westways Financial, who scaled from a bedroom to a £96,000/month firm in just 4 years, without a single paid ad. If you want predictable growth and more time freedom but feel stuck manually juggling leads and admin, this episode shows you how to fix …

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#142 Samira Naraghi on how small, uncomfortable bets compound into big career leaps. 25:51

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Want a real look at how breakthrough tech actually gets built and shipped? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Samira Naraghi, Chief Business Officer at Enovix, who has held previous roles at AWS, Meta, Qualcomm, and other notable companies, to unpack a career defined by tackling challenging problems, making significant pivots, and achieving re…

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Why Hustle Culture is the Fastest Way to Stay Stuck | Ep 382 15:32

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If you want predictable growth and more freedom but feel stuck because hustle culture has you grinding nonstop, this episode shows you how to fix it. Take the Scale Scorecard now: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: The hard truth about hustle culture and why it's unsustainable 5 shifts to simplify, systemise, and scale withou…

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Series 4 Trailer | Systemise & Scale Podcast 1:24

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Welcome to the Systemise & Scale Podcast, where business growth meets life optimisation. If you're an ambitious entrepreneur or lifestyle-driven individual, this channel is built for you. Because real success isn't just about revenue; it's about freedom, impact, and creating a life you don't need a holiday from. I know what it feels like to get it …

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The Simple Email System That Delivers Weekly Appointments | Ep 381 17:00

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If you want more appointments and revenue but feel stuck because leads are slipping through the cracks, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard now: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ The real reason most advisers waste their lead list ✅ How to systemise follow-up using email marketing (without bei…

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#141 From Retail Racks to C-Suites: Tracy Nolan on Values-Driven Leadership, Mentorship, and Transforming Industries 36:14

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What if the straightest line to a bigger career is choosing the uncomfortable zones? On episode #141, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tracy Nolan, Fortune 100 executive, transformation leader, and champion of women in leadership, to unpack the choices and mindsets that turned discomfort into momentum. From retail floors to the front lines o…

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How to Build a Profitable Brokerage That Runs Without Stress Or Mess | Ep 380 16:37

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If you want to grow a profitable, freedom-led brokerage but feel stuck in chaos, stress, or manual processes, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 3-part blueprint to systemise your brokerage for profit and freedom ✅ Why most advisers stay stuck — …

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#140 Money Myths and Fractional CFOs: Tana Kramer's Entrepreneurial Wisdom 21:34

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What if your business could actually work for your life instead of consuming it? This question lies at the heart of Tana Kramer's approach to financial strategy for women entrepreneurs. Tana, founder of TK Solutions and a self-described "profitable strategist," joins the To Be Bolder podcast to share her journey from answering phones at her father'…

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How to Save Hours & Scale Faster Using AI | Ep 379 13:04

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If you want to save time and scale your business but feel stuck because AI feels overwhelming or too risky, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ 5 powerful ways AI can streamline your systems, admin, and marketing ✅ The truth about AI "replacing" jobs …

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#139 Reinvention After Four Decades: Rene Madden's Journey from Secretary to CEO 33:01

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When Rene Madden turned 60, everyone expected her to retire. Instead, she launched her own business, pursued a master's degree, and wrote a book. "I am not retiring," she declares. "I could work till I'm 70 or 80. I am just beginning." Renee's remarkable journey spans four decades in financial services, from her humble beginnings as a secretary who…

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How Advisers Can Scale Content Without Doing More Work | Ep 378 12:06

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If you want consistent content that builds authority and drives leads, but feel stuck because it's too time-consuming to manage across platforms, this episode shows you how to fix it. Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn't talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Start growing with Active CRM, your complete client journey, …

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#138 Cassandra Chin's Journey From Child Coder to International Tech Educator 16:35

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Meet Cassandra Chin, a remarkable young woman who began teaching tech workshops internationally at just 13 years old. Now 22, she's authored "Raising Young Coders," speaks at global tech conferences, and champions inclusivity in the technology field with wisdom beyond her years. Cassandra shares her unconventional journey into tech, debunking the m…

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The 3 Hidden Habits Keeping Advisers Stuck Under £20k | Ep 377 10:10

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If you want to grow beyond £20k per month but feel stuck doing everything yourself, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 3 silent killers holding most advisers back from scalable income ✅ How "doing the do" traps you in a self-employed job, not a b…

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#137 Cisco's EVP Liz Centoni Talks about Navigating AI and Leadership 33:17

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Liz Centoni takes us on the extraordinary journey through her 25-year career at Cisco, where she's currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, leading a global team of 21,000 employees. Rather than viewing her long tenure at one company as stagnation, Liz describes finding multiple "lily pads" across 13 different r…

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The Funnel Fix That Converts More Leads Into Clients | Episode 376 22:48

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If you want consistent leads that actually convert but feel stuck with poor landing pages and no real funnel strategy, this episode shows you how to fix it. 🎥 Watch the full walkthrough video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQgpWoaa5Fs Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn't talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Sta…

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#136 Nedra Rezinas Marketer, Entrepreneur and Coach Talks About Finding Your Niche 31:30

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What if the boldest move in marketing wasn't about being louder, but about being truer to who you really are? Nedra Rezinas joins us to challenge conventional marketing wisdom with her refreshing approach designed specifically for introverts and highly sensitive entrepreneurs. Nedra's journey from web designer to marketing strategist reveals how li…

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The 5 Essentials Advisers Must Have Before Running Ads | Ep 375 14:33

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If you want consistent, high-converting leads but feel stuck because your ads aren't working, this episode shows you how to fix it. Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn't talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Start growing with Active CRM, your complete client journey, marketing, and sales system in one. 👉 Explore Active…

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Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business 33:41

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business A solo masterclass from Nick on the Five Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He shows how to turn chaos into a focused business growth roadmap, build a sales engine and lead generation system for predictable revenue, and evolve from producer to…

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#135 Unleashing Your Voice: Rising in Sales with Cherilynn Castleman 35:58

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What does it take to succeed in male-dominated fields? Cherilynn Castleman knows firsthand, having navigated 30+ years in sales leadership at Fortune 500 companies as a woman of color. Her journey from selling Girl Scout cookies to coaching C-suite executives at Amazon and Walmart reveals powerful insights about career advancement, personal brandin…

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Stop Losing Leads: The Trust-Building Blueprint for Advisers | Ep 374 10:49

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If you want consistent, high-quality clients but feel stuck because prospects don't fully trust you yet, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ Discover the concept of "trust equity" and why it's the new currency in financial services ✅ Learn how to speed up the…

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How Advisers Can Escape the Chaos With One Simple Ecosystem | Ep 373 11:53

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If you want consistent leads and more freedom but feel stuck doing everything yourself, from marketing to admin. This episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ The 5 steps to systemising your entire marketing for predictable growth ✅ Why most advisers stay stuck at £5–2…

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#134 Culture and Creativity Collide: Jodi Porter Reveals TikTok's Impact on Traditional Industries 22:54

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Think TikTok is just dancing and viral videos? Prepare to have your perspective completely transformed. In this eye-opening conversation with Jodi Porter, Vertical Director at TikTok, we dive deep into how major industries like automotive, finance, and healthcare are redefining their approach to customer connections in the digital age. With 20 year…

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The 6 Lies Keeping Advisers Overworked & Underpaid | Ep 372 11:51

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If you want more freedom, profit, and consistency in your financial services business but feel stuck working 12-hour days for little progress, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book your free 15-min Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 6 common lies mortgage and financial advisers tell themselves — and how…

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Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders 54:16

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Full Episode Page: Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders Caitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach and gamification specialist. Nick Berry explores how Caitlin uses gamification in business to turn disengaged employees into high‑performing, purpose‑driven teams. From 90‑day “quests” to streaks and mulligans, Ca…

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The Hard Truth About Freedom That Keeps Advisers Trapped | Ep 371 1:24:32

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If you want to build a business that funds your ideal lifestyle but feel stuck chasing income and trapped by your own systems, this episode shows you how to break free. I sit down with Jason Graystone to unpack what real freedom looks like for financial advisers, and why most people are going after it backwards. You'll hear the raw, honest truth ab…

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Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand 49:52

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Full Episode Page: Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand Seth Donlin is a marketing and communications coach and founder of Seth Donlin Coaching. Personal branding is more than a logo; it is the story that convinces ideal clients you are their answer. In this fast‑moving conversation, host Nick Berry and Seth Donlin unpack …

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#133 Building a Successful Customer Advocacy Program: Alyssa Maschi's Journey at Lenovo 29:53

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Ever wondered how customer stories come to life in global tech companies? Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Alyssa Maschi, Head of the Customer Reference Center of Excellence at Lenovo. Alyssa's career journey defies traditional expectations. Starting in nonprofit work, she made a bold transition into tech through channel marketing before …

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How I Scaled to £5M with Zero Ad Spend | Ep 370 13:28

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This 5-step strategy built my £5,000,000 business and it still works today. In this episode, I break down the exact system I used to scale without paid ads, cold outreach, or third-party lead providers. Whether you're stuck relying on referrals or unsure how to create a marketing machine, this will give you clarity, control, and a scalable strategy…

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Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit 46:54

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Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit Nick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership trans…

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What Most Advisers Get Wrong About Systems, Audience & Sales | Ep 369 14:04

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If you want to scale your financial services business but feel stuck in chaos, firefighting and unpredictable income, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book your free 15-min Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What you will learn: ✅ The 3 core foundations every adviser needs: systems, audience and sales ✅ How a simple CRM setup h…

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#132 Karenga Ross's Career Insights: Ask for Help, Build Your Legacy: A Tech Leader's Playbook 28:17

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What does it take to go from childhood dreams of building a Terminator robot to leading AI innovation at Intel? Karenga Ross's remarkable journey offers a masterclass in career development that combines technical expertise with business acumen, authentic relationship-building, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. As Intel's Senior Director sha…

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How I Built a £324k Pipeline with Zero Social Proof | Ep 368 9:04

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If you want consistent leads and long-term freedom but feel stuck because you have no brand, no strategy, and no clue where to start, this episode shows you how to fix it. 🎯 Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfOKdtiHHFY&t=798s ✅ How I went from zero presence to £324k in revenue using organic content ✅ The daily hab…

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David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t 41:59

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Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t Episode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and i…

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How In-person Events Helped Me Add £100k Without Burnout | Ep 367 11:38

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If you want consistent growth but feel stuck in outdated strategies and manual work, this episode shows you how to fix it. Book your free 15-minute Growth Audit Call: https://systemise-scale.com/audit In this episode, Gary shares the biggest takeaways from the SASPreneur event — covering the AI revolution, smarter funnels, and the hidden marketing …

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#131 From Acting to Producing: Karina Michel's Journey Through Entertainment 21:24

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What does it truly take to build a thriving career in Hollywood? Emmy award-winning actress and producer Karina Michel pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry in this captivating conversation about resilience, authenticity, and creative evolution. Karina's remarkable journey began far from the bright lights of Hollywood—in a small town…

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4 Fixes to Systemise Your Business Fast | Ep 366 10:09

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Feeling stuck in the same business chaos year after year? This episode is your wake-up call. Gary reveals the 4 silent business killers stopping advisers from scaling — and exactly how to fix them. With Q4 fast approaching, now's the time to stop firefighting and start systemising for freedom, consistency and growth. 🔥 Complete the Scale Scorecard …

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Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You 34:54

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Full Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You Host Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-pl…

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The Signs It's Time to Evolve Your Niche (Before It's Too Late) | Ep 365 11:06

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Are you creating content that gets zero engagement? Waking up to a diary full of non-ideal clients? 🔥 Complete the Scorecard to Understand How To Grow Your Business & Improve Your Income - https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ This episode is your wake-up call. Gary Das shares why most advisers are playing too broad, how to pinpoint your Ideal Cli…

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Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment 27:08

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Full Episode Page: Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment Host Nick Berry digs into how Bridget Hom turned a side hustle into six-figure success and now helps leaders master mindset, emotional intelligence, and alignment for rapid business growth. She breaks down hiring and firing your “mental team,” setting success crite…

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#130 Susan Sly Talks about Revolutionizing Menopause Support with AI & Her Career Journey 54:00

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What if AI could finally solve one of the most overlooked challenges in women’s health? Millions of women experience menopause, yet real support has always lagged behind, until now. In this episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I sit down with Susan Sly, tech founder, health advocate, and CEO of Pause AI, who is transforming how women navigate menopaus…