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

Richard Woods: Mastering LinkedIn To Generate 7-Figure Revenue

February 18, 2026 • 71 mins
Nick welcomes Richard Woods—entrepreneur, former The Apprentice finalist, and founder of the Million Dollar Billboard—to discuss the essential mechanics of high-growth lead generation and sales.  They discuss Richard’s philosophy, where the most businesses struggle not because of their product, but because they lack a predictable, scalable system for attracting new customers. Together, they explore the psychological barriers to se...
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David Jenyns - How You Should Be Thinking About AI

February 4, 2026 • 48 mins
Nick welcomes back David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion, to discuss the seismic shifts in business operations triggered by AI.  David shares how the sudden emergence of ChatGPT disrupted his own documentation business, leading to a deeper realisation that clear business processes are the essential "programming" for AI to function effectively. Together, they explore a strategic approach to scaling: mapping out c...
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Ross Tomkins: Achieving High Performance In Business & Life

January 21, 2026 • 57 mins
Nick presents a very special 400th episode in the company of business maestro Ross Tomkins, in which they focus upon the dynamic world of personal and business growth, exploring the intersection of leadership and health.  Ross shares his journey from being a physiotherapist to a successful entrepreneur with a portfolio of 25 companies, stressing the importance of surrounding oneself with a strong team and the challenges of transit...
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Why Your Strategy Deck Is Killing Execution - Here's What Actually Works

January 7, 2026 • 22 mins
Nick kicks off the new year by focusing on the importance of strategic planning for business growth, examining the common pitfalls of overly complex strategies that hinder execution and introduces a practical one-page strategic plan framework used in private equity.  Nick outlines the six key components of this framework, including the exit vision, value creation thesis, strategic priorities, key metrics, critical constraints, and...
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David Kenney: How To Fix Your Biggest Business Mistakes

December 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Nick talks to business strategist and author David Kenny, who shares insights from his recently published book, Epic Execution.  The conversation delves into the critical importance of execution over strategy in business, highlighting common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the transition from startup to scale-up, and both stresss the need for clarity and focus on the right customer, as well as the significance of understanding ...
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Allan Dib: Simplifying Your Marketing with a 1-Page Plan

December 10, 2025 • 55 mins
Nick talks to Allan Dib, author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing, about the power of simplification in marketing and business growth, particularly for those with seven- to eight-figure businesses.  Allan shares his core philosophy, the structure of his 9-box marketing plan, and the importance of focusing on a "rich life" by design. KEY TAKEAWAYS Simplification is crucial in marketing, as complexity often hamper...
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Omar Hamdi: Leveraging PR To Build Your Brand

November 26, 2025 • 47 mins
Nick welcomes media expert Omar Hamdi from Dubai to discuss the evolving landscape of media coverage, publicity, and public relations.  With a rich background in traditional media and a passion for technology, Omar shares insights on how businesses of all sizes can leverage media tech to enhance their visibility and authority. The conversation delves into the importance of strategic intent behind media engagement, the role of veri...
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The Ultimate CEO Dashboard - The 5 Numbers You Need To Know

November 12, 2025 • 30 mins
Nick shares his past struggles as a CEO being overwhelmed by too many metrics, which led to poor decision-making and a difficult board meeting. He argues that most CEOs drown in "vanity metrics" that don't actually reflect a business' true value.  To combat this, he introduces The Ultimate CEO Dashboard, detailing the five most crucial numbers that private equity operating partners consistently demand and that truly determine a bu...
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Callum Laing: Why Talent Is Not Enough

October 29, 2025 • 51 mins
Nick talks to the amazing Callum Laing about the crucial role of networking and connections in achieving success, particularly for founders and business owners.  Callum emphasises that talent alone isn't enough; success is driven by who you know and how you leverage that network, sharing personal experiences of building a network from scratch and introducing his "CARES" framework (Connections, Authority, Reach, Equity, Service). ...
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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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