The Dan Bradbury Podcast

This week on my podcast, guest host Topher Morrison and I discuss all things mergers & acquisitions.In this episode we discuss:A current news story about thousands of small firms going bustWhen is the best time to buy a business?What does the coming recession mean for buying companies?The best books to read about M&AHow I was able to get 5 years worth of leads very cheaply all at onceThe 2 things that preceded rapid growth in my companies every timeThe business fail of the weekThe business hero of the weekAnd much more!This is a new and improved format for my podcast and you won't want to miss it.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are currently earning £1m+ in annual revenue and interested in buying companies, email gabriella@danbradbury.com with your name, phone number and any questions you may have about our next Mergers & Acquisitions Workshop (£197+vat).---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hero of the week contact details:

In this episode Dan will guide you through seven different categories of strategic partnerships and help you to identify the ones that will work best for your current situation.He’ll explain what to look for in a strategic partner, how to find the right people to partner with and share examples of strategic partnerships that have made a massive impact in his own and his client’s businesses.

On this week's episode, you get a behind the scenes look into the Ultimate Industry for Entrepreneurs.You get to hear from Simon Inchley, a guest speaker from my June Success Mastermind meeting.Simon has managed three-quarters of a billion pounds, which he raised to buy companies to scale them.He scaled many to multiple 8-fiqures and some to 9-fiqures in annual revenues before exiting them and he wasn't operationally involved in a single one.He's going to explain how he did it in this episode.What is the ultimate industry for entrepreneurs?Most business owners want to grow their business but they also want it to be less dependent on them.If this resonates with you then the ultimate industry that you can learn from is private equity.These are people with large amounts of money, who buy businesses and grow them without being involved in day-to-day operations.

Take a sneak peak inside our recent Success Mastermind meeting with Nigel Shanahan's session.Nigel scaled his business to £20m, hired a CEO to remove himself from the business and sold it for £53m.Members got a chance to pick his brain and discover how he did it and you get to listen in.Nigel was one of our guest speakers at our Success Mastermind meeting.He is a founder, investor and adviser to interesting businesses in the Technology and Social Impact space. He's also an Investor with Social Supermarket, think Amazon for products that have a Social Impact!

Lisa Carson is a long time mastermind member. She increased her revenue by 2 1/2 times and thought she had it covered so she decided to take a break.In this interview Lisa claims that break was "The most expensive lesson she learned in her life".Her revenue dropped by £150,000 the year she left so she did the only thing that made sense - she re-joined the group and she's happy she did.Now she has an amazing comeback story to share and is a finalist in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition.In episode, Lisa shares her story. Here's just a few of the highlights:Personal growth through mastermind helped her become the leader she needed to beHow she overcame the puppy scams caused by the pandemic(Lisa's business is all about puppies)How the lessons she has learned from others helped to shape her success and she wants to share that knowledge with you.Lisa will be competing for £10k and the title of "Ultimate Entrepreneur" at this quarter's Success Mastermind meeting, on 21-22 June 2022.In order to win the prize and the title each finalist will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results - essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.Unfortunately, applications have closed and our guest tickets have sold out.If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case someone drops out or to get a head start on a guest ticket for next quarter's meeting go here.

In episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly, finalists in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition, talk about the keys to their success as entrepreneurs.In this interview Matt and Gill share how:Implementing the advice they have been given got them big resultsBecoming financially literate took the business to a whole new levelThey were able to get clear vision through financial planningCreating a mastermind of their own became their most profitable productThe 80/20 rule has kept them from aimlessly chasing new leads and focusing on the ones they haveMatt and Gill will be competing for £10k and the title of "Ultimate Entrepreneur" at this quarter's Success Mastermind meeting, on 21-22 June 2022.In order to win the prize and the title each finalist will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results - essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.Unfortunately, applications have closed and our guest tickets have sold out.If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case someone drops out or to get a head start on a guest ticket for next quarter's meeting go here.

Ever wanted to fire your worst clients?That's exactly what Ian and Sam Morgan did and they managed to double their profits in the process.In this episode, they talk about what they have done to deserve to be finalists in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition.In this interview Ian and Sam share:How dropping a large number of their clients actually increased profit.How they implemented processes and created consistency that drove their best financial results ever.Why Sam stepped away from the business before returning to make massive changes for the better.IN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

In podcast, a finalist in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition, Rob Stone, discusses how he was able to identify a problem within his business and solve it in a unique way.In this interview Rob shares:How he created a new company to cut costs and ended up adding £10k profit per month on top of the savings.How he survived the lockdowns even though his business is dependent on going to his clients homes.How to discover synergy within your business and take advantage of it.IN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

In  episode, a finalist in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition, Ricky Singh, discusses how he was able to go from under £1m per year to £2.5m per month.In this interview Ricky shares:How knowing his numbers helped him know the right moves to makeHow he lost over 80% of his original team of 30 and grew it to over 100His secret to hiring the right peopleAnd a special teaser of what you can do to replicate his results if you attend this quarter's Success Mastermind MeetingIN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

In this episode, a finalist in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition, Jim Price, discusses how he was able to withstand and survive the pandemic.Jim helps players get scouted at football trials and camps with his company UK Football Trials.IN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

In this episode, a finalist in the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur Competition, Alexis Kingsbury, discusses how to create structure and culture within your business that makes people want to stick around.Alexis helps businesses grow (with less stress) by systemizing processes, onboarding, and developing their teams. He's the Co-Founder of AirManual, Spidergap, and Bridging Insight.IN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

In this episode, you will hear from one of the finalists for the 2022 Ultimate Entrepreneur contest.IN JUNE 2022, THE TITLE OF ULTIMATE ENTREPRENEUR WILL BE AWARDEDWhy Should You Care?Because in order to win the prize and the title they will have to share their ideas, their strategies, their results, essentially their secret sauce that made them eligible for this contest.What does this mean for you?It means you have the opportunity to learn from the owners of the fastest growing businesses in the UK.You have the chance to apply these same strategies to your business and see similar results.These finalists are the cream of the crop and were chosen out of dozens of applicants because of their amazing stories.Go here to learn more:

For this week's episode, Dan hands over the hosting reigns to Topher Morrison - so that he can be the guest on his own show. They dive deep into plenty of fascinating topics, including how to scale up your business in the right way.For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/me now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

For this week's episode, we're taking a look at one of the most crucial pillars to your business - the financial side. There is a way to assess it, and we go through various aspects with this scorecard. There are plenty of tips and actionable resources - so make sure to listen. For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/quiz now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

"The Ultimate Entrepreneur? How This Small Business Owner Earned £10k In 15 Minutes (And How You Can Too!)"For this week's episode, we're revealing the winning presentation from last year's Ultimate Entrepreneur competition - Georgia Kirke of Write Business Results. And you can now enter this year's competition, so get in touch. For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com now._____________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

For this week's episode, we're going back in time to an extremely useful webinar about some of the practical secrets wealthy business owners possess that aren't widespread knowledge. There are plenty of tips and actionable resources - so make sure to listen. For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/quiz now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

For this week's episode, we're giving you a glimpse into a recent live and online session where we deep dive into the successful strategies of our four "Mastermind Members of the Quarter" - including how one of them turned Labradoodles into a huge success story.You will not want to miss this.For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/quiz now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

There are two ways in which you can massively upgrade key elements of your business - but solving them can be challenging. Here, we talk about what they are and how you can conquer them in order to send your business to the highest heights.For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/firstcall now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

If you want peak performance, you need outside help to find your blind spots and other areas that can be improved. Here, we talk about what separates the best from the rest and how you can employ similar methods to send you into the stratosphere.For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com/firstcall now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business

There is a difference between your business having problems - and having symptoms. Here, we talk about how to get to the root cause of the issue, and why certain methods (including Psychological Distancing) can work extraordinarily well.For more information, go to www.danbradbury.com now.____________________________________________________________________________Dan Bradbury can be found here:Get your FREE 8 Module Finance Masterclass What's your BPM Business Score?This quiz is going to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of yourbusiness. All you have to do is take 5-10 minutes to answer simple "yesor no" questions and you will be scored in 10 different areas of yourbusiness. Once you have your score, you will be sent a 24-page reportthat is customised specifically for you.LATEST BOOKS:Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity: 9/12 Steps to Improving Your Profits & CashflowBreeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Business