Mastermind For Business

Mastermind For Business

This podcast is for business owners who feel like they are enslaved to their business. If you want to learn simple strategies to help you double your revenue and work half your current time in your business then you are in the right place. Each week Mark Creedon along with some of the very best business minds will share quick and simple strategies you can implement straight away that will give you more time and freedom without affecting the money you make from your business.

Episodes

August 20, 2025 25 mins

If more than 60% of your business still runs through you, you’ve got a problem.

Work life balance? Forget it. It doesn’t exist. That’s why chasing it just leaves you frustrated. What you actually need is harmony, the kind that lets your business grow without burning out your marriage, your health, or your freedom.


In this episode, Mark and Caroline break down the truth about delegation, guilt, and why “good enough” beats “perfect...

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Most business owners focus on what’s front and centre, the deals, the clients, the wins. But what if the real power lies in what no one sees? 

In this episode Mark and Caroline reveal a game changing mindset shift that unlocks sustainable growth, better teamwork, and personal freedom. Find out why clarity around roles, not just to do lists, is the key to stronger accountability, better results, and a healthier workload.

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Running a business together? Great. Arguing constantly? Not so great. Here’s how to talk like partners, not like enemies.

In this episode, Mark and Caroline get real about how to actually communicate in business, without slipping into blame, frustration, or relationship meltdown. 

If you’re building a business with your partner and the conversations keep ending in silence, stress, or side-eyes across the dinner table, this episo...

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You’re not losing clients because your offer sucks. You’re losing them because they don’t feel heard.

In this snapshot episode, Mark breaks down a dead-simple system for dealing with complaints without killing hours, discounting your value, or losing your cool. It’s a simple but game-changing way to handle customer complaints that actually builds loyalty instead of burning bridges. 


If you’re still reacting to problems inste...

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Most people think the biggest risk to their business is a market downturn or a cashflow squeeze. But for many business owners, the real risk is closer to home, it’s the strain it can quietly take on your relationship.

It’s not just the late nights or long hours. It’s decision fatigue. Competing priorities. That creeping disconnect between your calendar and your connection. And it doesn’t happen overnight but keeps silently building ...

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You’ve hired great people. You’re stepping back. So why does it still feel like everything falls apart unless you hold it together?

In this snapshot episode, we unravel the hidden ways your leadership might be backfiring, and the small shifts that unlock serious freedom, real accountability, and a team that actually owns it. Sometimes, what you don’t see is costing you more than just time.

From misfired delegation to missing structur...

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Feeling trapped in the business you built for freedom? These four levers will help you to break free.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Adrian Waller, COO of the Metropolitan Group, to reveal the four levers that drive profit, clarity, and control. You’ll learn how to read between the lines of your financial reports, spot problems before they snowball, and make proactive decisions that buy back your time.

It’s not about being fanc...

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Stop driving the business bus solo. Show your team the view from the front seat. 

In this snapshot episode, Mark and Nick break down the five real reasons your team isn’t “buying in,” and why it’s not because they don’t care, but because they don’t see the road ahead. They also unpack how to not just get your team on board, but excited about where you're headed. 


You’ll learn how to bring them along for the ride, bumps ...

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If your business is running your life, this is how you take it back.

Mark and Caroline aren’t just co-hosts — they’re a real-life couple who’ve spent 15 years building a business together without losing their minds (or each other). In this episode, they unpack one small, ridiculously effective strategy that could give you back your time, your focus, and even your evenings.

They call it “bunkering.”


We’re talking about turning dist...

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You don’t wake up planning to fail. But without a plan, that’s exactly what happens. 

In this snapshot episode, Mark Creedon and Darren Finkelstein dissect the quiet chaos of unintentional self-sabotage, the myth of “just sucking it up,” and why your goal needs more than just good vibes. 

If you’ve ever had big dreams and zero follow-through, this one’s your wake-up call with a side of accountability.


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    Starting small might just be the secret to finishing big.

    In this episode, Mark and Nick unravel why we put things off and what actually gets us going again. From Russian waiters and half-built projects to marketing fails and metaphorical underpants, this conversation dives deep into why business owners feel stuck, and how to unstick themselves.


    We also explore why “just being better” isn’t the real answer, and how radical authen...

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    The most successful businesses aren’t just profitable, they’re built on purpose.

    In this snapshot episode, Mark Creedon explores the powerful Japanese concept of ikigai or your reason for being and how it applies to business owners who want more time, more meaning, and a life beyond the grind.

    From staying active and doing what you love, to surrounding yourself with the right people and making space for joy (yes, even ice cream), Mar...

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    Most business owners run from the storm. But the smartest ones? They charge into it, like a buffalo.

    In this episode of Mastermind for Business, Mark and Nick unpack a powerful mindset shift that separates overwhelmed operators from strategic leaders, the ones that run into the chaos instead of hiding from it.

    From sudden staff exits to financial curveballs, every business hits storms. The difference between staying stuck and scaling...

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    What if the real reason you’re exhausted isn’t your workload, but where you’re spending your time?

    In this snapshot episode, we’re breaking down the four time zones every business owner operates in. And more importantly, how to stop spending your precious energy in the wrong ones. 

    The happiest business owners spend 70% of their time in one zone. Let’s find yours.


    Grab a notebook, because this conversation just might change t...

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    You built your business for freedom, not to carry it all alone. So when your team steps up, you get to step back, and finally lead the way you always imagined.

    This episode breaks down exactly why your team isn’t taking ownership and stepping up, and how to fix it without burnout, micromanagement, or more stress on your shoulders. We’re talking about practical strategies that give your team autonomy and give you your freedom back.

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    It’s not about working harder. It’s about finding (and fixing) what’s quietly draining your momentum.

    In this snapshot episode, Mark Creedon breaks down a deceptively simple 4-tier self-assessment that reveals exactly where your business bottlenecks are hiding.

    Instead of slapping on bandaids (like, hiring another salesperson when delivery is the real problem), this episode shows you how to diagnose and fix the right things, so you c...

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    You can’t build freedom in your business if you’re the only one who acts like an owner.

    In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon break down what it really takes to empower your team so they step up, take ownership, and free you up from being the go-to for everything. They unpack five powerful and practical ways to stop wishing your team would “care more” and start creating the kind of culture where ownership isn't just expected, it’s ...

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    Ever feel like your schedule is running you instead of the other way around?

    In this snapshot episode, Mark and Nick Creedon break down the art of designing your ideal workweek, one that fits your life, not someone else’s hustle-fueled fantasy. 

    From protecting your calendar like a fortress to understanding why "just 15 minutes" is never just 15 minutes, this conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your time and your sanity.

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    April 1, 2025 22 mins

    You’ve heard it before: “Just systemise your business and you’ll get freedom.” But what if that’s only half the truth?

    In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon unpack the real reason business owners can’t step away without everything unraveling and why it’s got less to do with systems and everything to do with people.


    This is real talk from real business owners who’ve walked the walk. You’ll learn how to onboard  new hires in ...

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    If you’ve ever found yourself checking emails at your kid’s recital or mowing the lawn while replaying a work convo in your head … welcome! You’re in the right place.

    In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon get real about the myth of work-life balance and offer something far more doable. It’s about turning off the noise, reclaiming your weekends, and showing up as your best self, at home and in business.


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