Business Mastermind Podcast

Lily Shippen Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShippenLily

Lily Shippen - https://lilyshippen.co.uk

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Hey Presto! Emerging Strategic Trends Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

For this very special 100th episode, Gavin shares some emerging strategic trends, and aligns them to the six steps of his revolutionary business growth model, The Strategy Compass.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

More so than ever now, our ability to shift from survive to thrive using mindset is critical. Stepping outside of our present and looking towards the future will be the skill that makes the true difference going forward.
Growth of community-focussed efforts within business are on the rise. The companies who energise their altruistic activities will benefit greatly after quarantine.
Many are looking to the end of lockdown as their future goal-setting period. We need to look further than that. What will your business look like in one year? Two years? Beyond?
Collaboration among suppliers and businesses will be a key driver of success going forward. The lockdown has taught us the inherent value of effective mutual participation.

BEST MOMENTS

'Sometimes we have to zoom out and look forward'

'Now is the time for humanity'

'This is a call-to-arms to become the very best that we can be'

‘Don't be the victim. Be the victor!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Keep Your Boat Afloat: David Horne on The UK Government Support Packages For Businesses Apr 19, 2020

Show notes

David Horne is one of the most experienced people in the world when it comes to raising debt funding for businesses, having raised over £100 million through equity funding.

David joins Gavin today to discuss the many government's support packages for businesses, how they're working for companies in need, the benefits and downsides of each, and what they can mean for you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you have rateable business premises, and you get a business rates assessment, so long as your rateable value is less than £15k and you're eligible for rates relief, then you will get a £10k grant from your local authority.
On CIBIL loans of up to £250,000, banks can no longer ask for personal guarantees as security, as per the Chancellor's ruling, allowing more businesses to access funding.
Take It to The Bank is a service created by David and a team, to help you assemble a pitch-deck that'll give your credit application a much better chance of success.
Remember to humanise your application as much as possible. Even comments sections are a great opportunity for you to explain the potential of the business or idea you've created.
Time to Pay is a service that HMRC have always used in order to give companies more time when it comes to demands. You will need a convincing argument, but it can be a useful last resort.

BEST MOMENTS

'For most businesses two hundred and fifty grand will help get them through'

‘Anyone who can come through the other side of this with a good set of suppliers and customers, their core business should still be the same'

‘Remember that you're dealing with a human being'

‘We shouldn't punish people for following the law'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

David Horne LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-b-horne/?originalSubdomain=uk

CIBIL Scorecard - www.cbils-scorecard.co.uk

www.addthenmultiply.com

Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com

ABOUT THE GUEST

Carl Gould

Carl Gould is a worldwide leading authority on business and entrepreneurship. His company, 7 Stage Advisors helps organizations grow to the next level. He is an entrepreneur who built three multi-million dollar businesses by age 40. 7 Stage Advisors, has mentored the launch of over five thousand businesses. Some of the companies he's helped are companies like Allstate, American Idol , USA Olympic Track, IBM, McGraw-Hill and the US Army

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Keep Your Boat Afloat: Carl Gould on Strategies During Economic Times of Winter Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

Carl Gould is an expert in business growth, having grown and scaled multiple business, before transitioning into becoming a coach, and encouraging others to follow his lead.

In this week's edition of the show, Carl and Gavin hold a thought-provoking discussion on why it's important to zero in on the customers who desperately need your help, the actions and strategies that can help your business through this economic winter, and why building a community now is more important than ever.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The economic seasons are a generational phenomenon, and have played out in the same way throughout history. When we reach a certain time in our levels, our spending and saving priorities change.
Every business needs to have an up-sideways-down strategy, meaning that expansion follows market positivity, and contraction follows economic shrinkage.
It times of economic winter, the number one strategy to combat uncertainty among humanity, is to seek safety in numbers. This is why we've seen such an explosion of groups in the past weeks.
The value of a membership system cannot be overstated at this time. Those who feel as though they have special access to a service unreachable by others, often feel a greater sense of security and belonging.
During times of uncertainty, customers always value the experts more. People become far more selective and discerning, and so will gravitate towards those they respect and trust.

BEST MOMENTS

'We wanted to own stuff. Millennials don't want to own stuff, they just want access to things'

‘A world conflict galvanises people'

'Winter is a wonderful time if you're ready for it'

‘If you're under lockdown, then take advantage of this time to regroup and recalibrate'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Carl Gould - https://carlgould.com

Carl Gould Twitter - https://twitter.com/carlgould

Carl Gould LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgould/

Carl Gould Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecarlgould/

Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com

ABOUT THE GUEST

Carl Gould

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Keep Your Boat Afloat During COVID 19 Times: Collabcast with Nick Bradley re Business Planning during COVID 19 Times Apr 12, 2020

Show notes

Gavin talks to fellow podcast and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley, the host of Scale Up Your Business.

Nick is an expert on planning for your business's future, and while COVID-19 may have put a pause to many business plans for 2020, there are always aspects you can be proactively working on.

It's an engaging, practical conversation that'll give you a multitude of ideas to carry forward into your next business day!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Now is most certainly a time to be consuming positivity in any form. The news can be informative, but it is also sensationalised, and tends to adhere to an agenda.
Instead of focusing on the end point to this, we should be marking our progress incrementally. Measure your journey through this in moments, days, weeks, and not as entire experience.
The main risk to your business is not taking care of yourself, and running yourself into the ground. Taking care of ourselves will allow us the energy and clarity to add value at the right time.
All bailouts and aid must be repaid eventually, so it is prudent to remain active, and to do our part to bolster business in this time. Be proactive, not complacent.
The businesses coping best right now are the ones focussing upon their employees, upping their games in terms of customer service, and looking for the opportunities instead of dwelling on the negatives.

BEST MOMENTS

'Slow down to speed up'

‘Mindset is about giving yourself the presence, the clarity and the focus to know what to do, and then take action!'

'This is now is about family, contribution and community'

‘Our actions as employers, suppliers and leaders during this time will define us, and will be remembered'

‘It doesn't matter what your business model is, there's another way of doing it'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Nick Bradley Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickcbradley

Scale Up Your Business Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scale-up-your-business-podcast/id1453523566

www.nickcbradley.com

Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com

ABOUT THE GUEST

Nick Bradley

Having successfully built, bought and sold a number of companies, Nick removed himself from day-to-day operations, his focus turning to helping entrepreneurs get to where they want to be, in business and in life. As well as investing in growth businesses and backing turnarounds - with the ultimate aim of creating value from significant capital events.

Nick is passionate about personal and professional development - showing up and being the best version of himself ... every day.

Nick's bigger vision is to help bring entrepreneurial skills, experience and mindset to people in developing nations - so they can follow their dreams, live life more on their terms - utilising entrepreneurship as a global force for good.

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID19 Times: Hey Presto! Start Planning Your Re-Boot Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

One of the most important ways in which you can move past the grief cycle of COVID-19's impact on society, and focus on the bounce-back that's on the way.

A powerful part of this process is to begin work on your business reboot now. Start planning for the positive future ahead, and use the lessons we've learned to come back brighter. And Gavin's here to tell you exactly where to start.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Reviewing the many lessons learned through the quarantine's impact will be like drafting a whole new blueprint for your business's operations going forward.
Now might be the opportunity for game-changing plans to be put into place for your business. We're at square one again. Is it time for you to relaunch entirely?
Conversations with your supply chain need to begin now. When operations grind back into life, will you have any interruptions in supply?
Think creatively about who your customer is right now. What are their needs? How can they best be served? How will your client base change when the quarantine is over, and will you be able to pivot?

BEST MOMENTS

'The mirror is being held up to us all at the moment'

'We all have a blank sheet of paper to work with now'

‘It takes time for that traffic to start moving again'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Complete Success - https://www.completesuccess.co.uk

Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

Business Problems Solved Podcast

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Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID -19 Times: Gavin Preston interviewed by Lee Houghton for the Business Problems Solved Podcast Apr 05, 2020

Show notes

Gavin is interviewed by Lee Houghton, creator of The Business Problems Solved Podcast!

In this time where for many small businesses it's all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin's ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times'

We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side.

There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in and find out how to survive and thrive moving forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The most important thing is to get your business out the other side so you can take advantage of the opportunities when the resurgence of the economy begins.
Sometimes when you in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode.
Once you have established the basics you can move forwards
People are now beginning to think about how they can use this time productively to be in the best position moving forward.
People are on different parts of ‘the change curve' created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.
Some people have already moved to acceptance and are looking at opportunities whilst others are still in denial.
Focus on small simple steps you can take every day to get back in control.
The emotional journey of change is one where there is a grieving process that has to be experienced and moved through.
People who have their own businesses are creative, flexible and like to solve a problem.
This will be a defining moment for many businesses and there will be entrepreneurs who will find solutions that will move their businesses forward over the next 5 years.
The pdf ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times' provides the 8 steps any business needs to work through to be able to survive and then thrive as the opportunities come on the other side of this situation.
The 8 steps; looking after your employees, cash strategies, ascertaining your supply chain, talking to your customers, Pivoting and adaptation and marketing along with community and mindset play a vital role in the survival of any business.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Sometimes when you are in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode'

‘I have lived through the rise and demise of a business, I was the person centre stage with the suppliers, clients, staff and other stakeholder groups'

‘If you cut too deep and too soon you won't have a business on the other side.

It's about achieving the right balance'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keep Your Boat Afloat Pdf

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

ABOUT THE GUEST
Lee Houghton

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Gavin's energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between £250,000 and £30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

CONTACT METHOD

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Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times: Guard the Door to Your Mind & Be Kind To Yourself Apr 02, 2020

Show notes

“We want to emerge through this, not only with our business afloat, but our relationships—with family, with partners, etc.—stronger than when we came into it.” - Gavin

Today on the Business Mastermind Podcast, Gavin wants to focus on how us as citizens, as individuals, and as business leaders can move and help our community during this global health pandemic. Gavin advises using this time wisely to think about the future of your business and to strengthen all relationships. This could be an excellent time to think and be open to new strategies and fresh opportunities. Tune in to know more.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

As (business) owners, the company's stockholders rely on you during this difficult time. As much as possible, always keep your boat afloat. Maintain a healthy well-being and mental state.
Only choose what you consume on the internet. You can't really think effectively if all you see are negative political news. Lessen the time you scroll through social media.
Increase your physical activities, as it can help to not get stressed during these trying times.
Give yourself some me-time. Not necessarily spending most of it binge-watching on Netflix, per se. Consider meditation or technology detox, as these might give you the reset you need.
You want to aim for stability, even during this crisis. Look at your cash flow. Seek some alternatives. Talk to your suppliers, contractors, etc, how you can minimise issues.

BEST MOMENTS

“You need to be kind to yourself.”
“Give yourself a break.”
“I'm really keen that outside of this, there's meaning that comes out from this and there are some improvements for the better.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Maslow's Hierarch of Needs - https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
The Business Mastermind Podcast
Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

ABOUT HOST
Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.

Website: gavinpreston.com
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinpreston/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/gavinpreston1
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GavinPrestonGrowthStrategies/
Twitter: @gavinpreston

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Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times: Daniel Tolson on Understanding The Emotional Journey we Will go Through During COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020

Show notes

Welcome along to a new mini-series designed to help you steer your business through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation: Keep Your Boat Afloat: A Business Survival Guide In COVID-19 Times.

Having experienced COVID-19 nearto the source, Daniel Tolson, a frequent guest on the Business Mastermind Podcast, is well-versed to relay a message of hope and optimism to everyone here in the UK. In Taiwan, where Daniel is based, life is beginning to go back to normal, albeit with a few changes.

Daniel is here today to let you know that hope is on the way. Having survived much of the outbreak, the light at the end of the tunnel is clearly visible, and his first-hand experience of getting through the COVID-19 pandemic will be a welcome message of optimism for anyone affected by the crisis.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Taiwanese government implemented strict controls almost immediately, and as a result, masks, sanitiser, and other necessary materials were not just rationed, but distributed by the government itself. This halted the spread of panic-buying, and ensured that materials were available to all.
The grief cycle is incredibly important to understand. All of a sudden, the futures we had planned have evaporated, leading to a sense of loss and misplacement.
We need to deal with each concurrent stage of the grief cycle as it comes. The five stages are:
- Denial
- Anger
- Blame
- Depression
- Acceptance
The Five Levels of Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs are:
- Survival - Food, nourishment
- Security - Safety and security
- Love/Belonging - The need for relationships and a sense of belonging
- Self-Esteem - Confidence and esteem
- Self-Actualisation - Becoming everything that we can possibly be
Self-actualisation is currently being flipped on its head by COVID-19. Self-made billionaires are suddenly seeing fortunes wiped out, and are reverting to survival needs.
For those in need of security, how can you act to ensure your security lasts? Can you bring value to your business in any way? Can you strengthen relationships? Make sure you are a person of high-value.

No employer wants to see their people in harm's way. If you're an employee, make sure you give your employer the benefit of the doubt, as in most cases, they will be doing everything they can to make sure you're taken care of.
We are designed to survive. This will pass, and we should remain positive. Remember that mere survival right now is completely acceptable, and we'll be better off as a species when it's over. Ask for help if you need it, and don't feel ashamed for focusing on your survival.

BEST MOMENTS

'They're not vitamins - they're laxatives!'

'The world is still turning. Business is still operating'

‘Denial is not a river in Egypt'

‘Employers will be down at the pawnbrokers right now, I guarantee'

'This too shall pass'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Complete Success - https://www.completesuccess.co.uk

Get your free copy of Gavin Preston's invaluable guide now - 'Keep Your Boat Afloat: Business Survival Guide For COVID-19 Times' at: Bit.ly/keepyourboatafloat

Daniel Tolson - https://danieltolson.com

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - https://www.selfesteemawareness.com/five-levels-maslows-hierarchy-needs

To contact Gavin about how he can help you and your business, email gavin@gavinpreston.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance

Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership

Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder

Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

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Keep Your Boat Afloat in COVID-19 Times- Marianne Page on The Practicalities of Running Your Business From Home(Setting up Your Systems so That You & Your Team Can Work Effectively Remotely in COVID-19).sesx Mar 31, 2020

Show notes

Welcome along to a new mini-series designed to help you steer your business through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation: Keep Your Boat Afloat: A Business Survival Guide In COVID-19 Times.

Gavin talks to systems specialist, Marianne Page, an author, speaker and business consultant, who specialises in helping companies adopt and implement systems in order to improve efficiency and manage change.

With the advent of COVID-19, many businesses are having to quickly adapt their operations in order to work from home, which can present numerous challenges. Marianne joins Gavin to discuss the practical ways in which you can quickly understand and adapt to this new business landscape, and make sure your business is able to operate without disruption, and comes out stronger!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Marianne has been part of the crisis management team at McDonald's for many years, and so experienced first-hand their many ways of dealing with crises such as Mad Cow's disease, Super-Size Me and McLibel, Marianne gained a unique perspective on how to sail a business successfully through the most debilitating of crisis situations.
Business-wide systemisation is a hugely effective way to ensure that operations can continue, even in the event of absence or illness.
The first thing to focus on is making sure that our teams have the necessary technology to operate effectively in their homes.
Communication is essential at this time. Daily huddles are invaluable right now. Utilise services such as Zoom and Skype to keep your entire team in the loop, and understand that this routine can add to a sense of normality.
Managing children and family care is a new and challenging issue for many people. As managers, do try to find a way to be understanding in terms of work time.
Revisit your customer journey and examine the ways in which you can enhance and improve the entire experience in everything from telephone calls or website interaction.
Now that working from home is the norm, we are seeing that results are being judged in productivity. Gavin and Marianne posit that perhaps this should have been the way to judge success all along.
This break in operations is the perfect opportunity to implement systemisation. When work returns to normal, many will need re-training and reintegration. By devising these measures now, we can prepare new and fluid ways to operate at full strength.
Encourage team members who may be taking a break from work, to develop new skills that can be used to strengthen the business upon their return. It's a wonderful opportunity to “up-skill” yourself!

BEST MOMENTS

'We've all been through the initial panic. We need to now settle down and look for the opportunities'

‘You cannot over-communicate in this situation'

‘We've never had more to think than right now'

'Since working from home, they're visibly upping their output'

‘It's a great time to get training and feedback sorted out'

VALUABLE RESOURCES