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Scale Up With Nick Bradley

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Why Most Founders Confuse Growth With Scale

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Nick explains the critical, often misunderstood distinction between business growth and true scaling, warning founders that confusing the two can lead to catastrophic burnout and lost enterprise value. Drawing on his Private Equity and…
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Nick talks to Dr. Alok Trivedi (Dr. Rewire) to discuss the deep connection between genetics, neurology, and financial success, based on his book The 4 Brains of Money. Moving past traditional "money mindsets," Dr. Trivedi explains how…
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Jean Moncrieff: Building A Purpose-Driven Company

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Nick talks to Jean Moncrieff, CEO of the Small Giants Community and author of Finding Freedom, who shares his personal journey of building a company, almost losing it through an ill-advised exit, and eventually selling it successfully to…
Alan Smith: How To Identify Your Freedom Number

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Nick sits down with Alan Smith, the founder and CEO of Capital Partners, to strip away the dry spreadsheets of traditional wealth management and focus on the human side of financial freedom. Alan argues that true wealth isn’t just about…
The Fear Most CEOs Won't Admit

May 28, 2026 · 27 min

In this candid and deeply reflective episode, Nick challenges the ultimate corporate badge of honour: constant busyness. Drawing from a pivotal 2003 encounter with a remarkably calm and hyper-effective CEO, he unpacks the uncomfortable…
From The Vault: Jay Abraham

May 14, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Nick invites you to revisit one of his most spellbinding conversations as he welcomes the legendary Jay Abraham, the American business executive, conference speaker, and author. Jay is best known for his work in developing strategies for…
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April 30, 2026 · 29 min

Nick challenges the "founder’s hiring trap"—the tendency to hire for today’s problems rather than tomorrow’s growth. He argues that waiting until you can afford a new hire is a limiting belief that keeps businesses stuck on a plateau. By…
Why Not All Revenue Is Created Equal

April 16, 2026 · 27 min

Nick challenges the traditional "badge of honour" associated with top-line revenue, urging founders to peer beneath the surface and evaluate the true quality of earnings. By applying a Private Equity lens, he deconstructs revenue into a…
Two Ways To Look At Your Business (One Of Them Is Worth 10x More)

April 2, 2026 · 37 min

Nick examines the Operating Partner model used by elite Private Equity firms to turn 100-million-dollar companies into 500-million-dollar powerhouses. He breaks down the Operator’s Lens versus the Operating Partner’s Lens, revealing the…

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About the show

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