Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher
Do you dream of an easier way to scale and grow your business? Do you wish you didn’t have to work so hard and put in as many hours? Do you find growth too slow, or hard to sustain? This podcast—Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher—can help you achieve and maintain the growth you want. A message from your host: “I’ve been in your shoes as a founder, CEO, and executive leader. I’ve coached and trained many leaders just like you over more than 15 years to grow their businesses successfully and profitably. But more than that, I’ve helped give them their time and sanity back. My core strength is making the growth process easier, faster, and way more fun.” A dynamic thought leader, Bill talks with fascinating and brilliant guests each week, including visionary CEOs, trailblazing entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, renowned business strategists, and more. Broadly, each episode focuses on one of the four major decision areas every entrepreneur and company must get right: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. More specifically, the show explores topics such as: * Business Growth & Scaling. * Customer Experience & Marketing. * Innovation & Differentiation. * Leadership Development. * Delegation & Accountability. * Vision & Strategy. * Team Dynamics. * Hiring & Talent Management. * Company Culture. * Employee Engagement. * Crisis Management. * Effective Communication. * Influence & Persuasion. * Business Strategies. Running a business is ultimately about freedom. Subscribe to this podcast to learn how leaders like you can get your organizations moving in sync, create something significant, and still enjoy the ride. Subscribe if you want to elevate your business to unprecedented heights by tuning in to a masterclass in business excellence. For information on Bill Gallagher’s coaching and training programs, and Scaling Up Workshops, visit www.ScalingCoach.com
Episodes
What if scaling didn’t have to come at the cost of your health, your family, or your sanity?
In this episode, Bill challenges the common held belief that sacrifice is a rite of passage in entrepreneurship, especially during the growth phase. He shares the story of a tech CEO building a $200M company and outlines a four-part framework for scaling your business while also building a life you love. Spoiler: It's not about working harde...
What if the most powerful move you could make as a founder is to stop being the one doing it all?
Today’s episode explores the mindset shift that turns your business from a job into a scalable, valuable system. Bill is joined by legendary entrepreneur and author Michael E. Gerber to discuss why strategically working on the business, not in it, is the single most important shift a founder can make. From designing scripts to building ...
What if your addiction to hustle is the very thing holding your business back?
In this episode, Bill unpacks the hidden addiction that plagues so many leaders: the need to feel busy. He explores how overworking, micromanaging, and always being “on” isn’t just unsustainable, but also a failure of effective leadership. Bill shares powerful stories of CEOs who broke the cycle and built stronger teams by stepping back, letting go, and e...
How can leaders connect their personal purpose with their company's mission?
In today’s episode, Bill talks with leadership coach Ben Renshaw about the importance of discovering your personal why. They also discuss how aligning personal and company purposes can lead to more meaningful leadership and a positive work environment.
Ben Renshaw is a former classical violinist turned leadership coach who’s all about helping people find wha...
What if your relentless hard work is actually costing your business more than it’s helping?
In this episode, Bill explores the hidden costs of overwork, particularly when leaders confuse effort with effectiveness. He shares a cautionary tale of a CEO who pushed too hard, micromanaged excessively, and ultimately failed—highlighting how unchecked hustle undermines both personal well-being and team performance.
Topics explored in ...
How can leaders create social contracts that foster true team accountability and shared success?
In this episode, Bill and guest Keith Ferrazzi explore the importance of moving beyond traditional leadership towards a model of “teamship,” where teams hold themselves and each other accountable. Keith also shares insights about the power of vulnerability and candor, and practical exercises like the “stress test” to build high-performin...
What are the hidden costs of micromanaging and overworking on team morale and business outcomes?
This episode explores the main reasons why leaders often work too hard, including lack of trust, fear of failure, ego, habit, and being too busy to delegate. Bill argues that overworking is not a badge of honor but rather a sign of inadequate team building.
Topics explored in this episode:
(0:26) A Case Study in Micromanage...
What does it really mean for people to feel like they matter in the workplace?
In this episode, Zach Mercurio unpacks why mattering is the missing piece in most workplace cultures and how leaders can foster it. He also explores how a sense of value and contribution drives engagement, innovation, and retention.
Zach is on a mission to make work and life more meaningful. As an author, researcher, and speaker, he helps leaders cre...
What leadership habits can help your team take more ownership and solve their own problems? In other words, how can you step back in a way that actually makes your business stronger?
In this episode, Bill challenges the hustle culture myth and shares how stepping back, empowering your team, and embracing balance can actually strengthen your company.
Topics explored in this episode:
(00:16) The Myth of Hustle Culture
* The rea...
How can anyone, regardless of their background, develop lasting confidence?
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you build, and Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career helping elite athletes, military leaders, and business professionals master it. In this episode, he shares lessons from his work with NFL star Eli Manning, Olympic athletes, and West Point cadets, revealing how anyone can develop unshakable self-beli...
What are the two most important factors for scaling a business?
Scaling a business comes down to two key elements: focus and differentiation. Companies that maintain a clear customer and product focus while emphasizing what sets them apart are more likely to achieve sustainable growth.
Topics Bill explores in this episode:
(0:30) Two Critical Factors
- The importance of focus and differentiation in scaling a busines...
What are some practical ways that businesses can optimize their operations with AI?
Scaling a business is tough, but scaling by 300% while dealing with fraud and financial chaos is next-level challenging. In this episode, Gerard Murtagh shares how AI helped his company, MouldMen, navigate rapid growth, uncover fraud, and optimize operations. This conversation is packed with real-world AI applications, leadership lessons, and practic...
When growing your business, how can you differentiate between good advice and bad advice?
In this episode, Bill shares a personal story about taking bad advice that cost him millions. He also explores the importance of timing when raising capital and the difference between surface-level advice and experience-based guidance.
Topics explored in this episode:
- Why a “good story” is an opportune time to bring in investors...
How did Eugene Tutunikov grow SwissWatchExpo from a local storefront to a $90M+ e-commerce business?
In this episode, Bill talks with the CEO of SwissWatchExpo, a retailer of certified authentic luxury Swiss watches, about how he scaled his family business. Eugene shares insights on the importance of timing, customer experience, and focusing on sustainable growth. The conversation dives into lessons learned from pivoting careers, wo...
What are the essential elements of an effective morning routine for executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners?
In this episode, Bill breaks down the elements of a powerful morning routine for business professionals. He shares his personal approach to starting the day with mindfulness, gratitude, reading, and planning, while emphasizing the importance of flexibility.
Topics explored in this episode:
- Creating a mornin...
Why do visionary entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk need strong operational counterparts like Tim Cook and Gwynne Shotwell?
Successful businesses don’t just need visionaries. They need strong operational leaders to turn big ideas into reality. This episode highlights the crucial roles of Tim Cook at Apple and Gwynne Shotwell at SpaceX—leaders who ensured consistent execution behind the scenes.
Topics explored...
How can teachers bring their unique styles and passions into the classroom while staying effective?
In this episode, Jeff Gargas shares his unexpected journey from musician and college dropout to education innovator. Host Bill Gallagher and Jeff explore the intersections of creativity, resilience, and education, with a focus on engaging audiences and scaling impactful solutions.
Jeff Gargas is a four-time college dropout who tu...
“What is the lesson you want to teach our kids?” “Who do you want to be for our kids?” My wife asked me these questions during a particularly stressful time in my career. They grounded me. Refocused me. Made me prioritize what kind of person—both a dad and a business owner—I wanted to be.
In this episode, I explore the following lesson: honesty and vulnerability in leadership can be far stronger than having specific business p...
What can business leaders learn from the best sports teams that have had success for decades?
In this episode, Sam Walker joins host Bill Gallagher to discuss the leadership secrets of the world’s most successful sports teams. From the unassuming captains who drive dynasties to the cultural pillars that make teams legendary, Sam shares powerful insights for business leaders.
Sam Walker is the guy who cracked the code on wha...
When processes fail, chaos follows. In this mini-episode, Bill recounts a high-stakes story from his own leadership journey and a public company's desperate cash-flow crisis.
Bill shares how simple yet powerful fixes—born from collaboration and hard truths—turned the tide. If broken workflows are holding your business back, this episode reveals how to rebuild for resilience and success.
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