Scale Up With Nick Bradley

Scale Up With Nick Bradley

Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”. In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve greater freedom, wealth and impact, and live life on your terms. Ranked #1 business podcast in the U.K. on iTunes and Spotify, we will help you go from start-up to scale-up and beyond: How to significantly grow your business; how to create commercial strategies that drive predictable revenue; how to leverage systems and processes to free you up from day-to-day operations; how to raise funding and investment; how to generate fast scale via business acquisitions; how to exit your business for life-changing money; ultimately, how to build your empire! You can only scale a business to the level of your identity, so week in and week out we'll be bringing you inspiring guests to help you on your journey. You see, it's not just about spreadsheets and strategies ... it's about mindset, skillset, purpose and belief - learning from people doing extraordinary things, and making a bigger impact - so you can too. Introducing your host - entrepreneur, investor and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley: - Over 10 years in Private Equity - 100+ acquisitions - 26 business exits - Over $5 Billion in deals - #1 ranking business podcast in the UK … over 600,000 downloads in 130 countries - “In business and in life - be grateful, be brave, have faith, show up!" Contact details: Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com Nick’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley

Episodes

Is Your Business Model Blocking Growth?

October 15, 2025 • 22 mins
Nick presents founders and business owners with a powerful diagnostic tool—the Business Model Diagnosis—to address stalled growth, which is often mistakenly attributed to poor marketing or sales. He breaks down the five core components of any successful business model—Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Revenue Model, Delivery Mechanism, and Operational Excellence—and presents 15 key questions designed to evaluate and optimise th...
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Exit For Millions (Book Launch): Be the Prize, Not the Prey

October 1, 2025 • 31 mins
Nick is proud to announce his new book, "Exit For Millions: The Private Equity Blueprint for Scaling and Selling Your Business for Maximum Value," which aims to level the playing field for founders when dealing with sophisticated buyers.  He shares the importance of taking time off to practice what he preaches about freedom and optionality and details the book's core focus: the "Scale to Sale™️" methodology with five pillars des...
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How Elite Private Equity Firms Scale Operations - And How You Can Too

July 20, 2025 • 21 mins
Nick examines the technical yet crucial topic of how elite Private Equity firms effectively scale business operations. Drawing from his extensive experience in Private Equity and entrepreneurship, Nick highlights the significant differences between traditional business growth strategies and those employed by top firms like KKR and Blackstone KEY TAKEAWAYS Private Equity firms succeed not just by acquiring businesses at low prices...
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How I'm Using Generative AI In My Business

July 20, 2025 • 25 mins
Nick looks at the transformative potential of generative AI for business and entrepreneurship, sharing his personal journey of integrating AI tools into his own business practices, and emphasising the importance of leveraging AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations rather than simply replacing human roles. KEY TAKEAWAYS Generative AI is seen as a significant opportunity for entrepreneurs to fuel business growth...
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Allison Maslan: Building A Business That Works For You

June 12, 2025 • 66 mins
Nick talks to the remarkable Allison Maslan, a world expert in building and scaling successful companies, about the core principles of entrepreneurship, drawing parallels between the challenges of scaling a business and the exhilarating experience of trapeze artistry, which Allison has practiced for 25 years. The conversation explores Allison's journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to starting her first business at ...
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Rohan Sheth: How To Build A Scalable Lead Generation System

May 28, 2025 • 60 mins
Join Nick as he conducts a special masterclass mentoring session with guest Rohan Sheth, where they dive deep into the world of paid media advertising, exploring its significance for businesses at various stages of growth. Rohan, a seasoned expert and co-founder of the well-known agency GrowRev, shares insights from his extensive experience managing over $300 million in ad spend and generating over $2 billion in revenue for client...
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Why I Decided To Get Back Into Private Equity

May 14, 2025 • 18 mins
Nick talks about his recent decision to reenter the world of Private Equity after a six-year hiatus, driven by a desire to align his values with the industry. He reflects on past experiences, including the challenges of value extraction versus value creation, and the personal journey that led to their departure from Private Equity. The discussion highlights the current macro shifts in the market, including the wealth transition of...
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Pat Flynn: How To Achieve More By Doing Less

April 30, 2025 • 48 mins
Nick welcomes Pat Flynn, a renowned entrepreneur and the voice behind the highly successful Smart Passive Income podcast, which boasts over 47 million downloads. Pat shares his inspiring journey from aspiring architect to successful online business owner, emphasising the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and the iterative process of learning. He discusses the concept of "lean learning," where one focuses on small, manageab...
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How To Be Successful As An Investor-Backed CEO

April 16, 2025 • 21 mins
Nick shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful CEO, particularly in the context of investor-backed companies. Drawing from his extensive experience as a CEO of various businesses, he discusses the critical differences between being a founder and transitioning to a role that requires operating under private equity ownership. Nick outlines five key strategies for success: delivering on a value creation plan with precisi...
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Ryan Tansom: Why More Growth Won't Set You Free (And What Will)

April 2, 2025 • 105 mins
Nick talks to returning guest Ryan Tansom about their evolving business journeys, focusing on the intricacies of exit planning and business valuation. They discuss their unique experiences from different sides of the table—Ryan's operational perspective and Nick's private equity background—highlighting the challenges faced by owner-operators in understanding the true value of their businesses. Together they stress the importance o...
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Ross Anderson: Optimizing Your Mind & Body For Performance

March 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Nick welcomes Ross Anderson, founder of Beyond Baseline, to discuss the critical importance of personal health, wellness, and mindset in achieving extraordinary success in both business and life. Ross shares his inspiring journey from a troubled youth in Scotland, marked by challenges such as panic disorder and substance abuse, to becoming a sought-after speaker and expert in neuroscience and positive psychology. The conversation ...
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Change Your Environment & Upgrade Your Life

March 6, 2025 • 20 mins
Nick shares insights on the transformative power of changing your environment and upgrading your network. Recording from sunny Miami, he reflects on his recent experiences, including meetings with Private Equity partners and attending a mastermind event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nick emphasises the importance of being intentional about building a powerful network and the impact it can have on both business and personal growth, discus...
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Denis Mezheritskiy: How To Prepare Your Business For A Successful Sale

February 26, 2025 • 48 mins
Nick welcomes Denis Mezheritskiy, founder and CEO of ROI Advisors, to delve into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With over 21 years of experience in the field, Denis shares his journey from acquiring his first business in college to becoming a leading M&A broker specialising in companies with $1 million to $5 million in EBITDA. The conversation explores the current landscape of M&A, the importance of prepari...
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How I Went From 15K to 45K Followers On LinkedIn In 6 Months

February 20, 2025 • 24 mins
Nick reflects on his journey of growing his LinkedIn presence over the past year, and talks about lead generation on the platform. With a focus on building brand authority, Nick shares his experience of increasing his followers from 15,000 to 45,000 and the strategies that contributed to this growth, including the importance of content pillars, virality, and engagement.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a strong personal brand on platform...
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Matt Lakajev: How To Generate Leads On LinkedIn

February 12, 2025 • 55 mins
Nick meets with LinkedIn expert Matt Lakijev to explore the power of leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation and business growth. Matt shares his journey from being a professional latte artist to excelling in sales at Zoom, and ultimately launching his own successful business, Seven Figure Creators. The conversation delves into the importance of personalised connection requests, effective use of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and the m...
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Growth Beyond 7-Figures Is About Simplification

February 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Nick discusses growth beyond seven figures for businesses, focusing on the importance of simplification. He shares insights from his experiences with various founders and highlights the common pitfalls of complexity that can stall growth. Nick argues that while hustle and hard work are essential in the early stages, scaling requires a shift in focus towards niching down and refining value propositions. He provides practical advice...
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A Mentoring Session with Jason Horsman, Co-Founder of Matter

January 29, 2025 • 44 mins
Nick presents a special episode in the company of Jason Horsman, co-founder of Matter, a B2B sales outsourcing and data-driven consultancy. They discuss the evolution of Jason's career, the challenges of aligning sales and marketing in legacy organisations, and the importance of data in modern B2B sales strategies. Jason shares insights into his business's mission to reclassify business data and the journey of merging with a tech ...
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Dan Sullivan: How Freedom In Business Drives Performance

January 22, 2025 • 66 mins
Nick welcomes business maestro, Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach. They delve into Dan's extensive journey in coaching, which began in 1974, and explore his transformative philosophies, including the concept of the "Four Freedoms" that entrepreneurs seek: freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose. Dan shares insights on the importance of structured workdays, emphasising the balance between focus days, buffer da...
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Will This Be Your Best Year Yet?

January 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Nick reflects on the past year and shares valuable insights as he celebrates six years of podcasting and over a million downloads. He looks at the importance of reflection and intention-setting as we transition into a new year and discusses his personal and professional growth, including a health scare that shifted his perspective on stress and well-being. Nick encourages you to create a vivid vision for your lives and businesses,...
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Creating an Effective Business Strategy with Dawn McGruer

December 18, 2024 • 54 mins
Nick welcomes business growth coach Dawn McGruer to discuss the often-overlooked topic of strategy in business. Nick highlights the importance of understanding strategy through the lens of individual psychology and behaviour. Dawn shares her extensive background in marketing and coaching, emphasising the significance of designing a business model that aligns with personal values and lifestyle. The conversation delves into the psyc...
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