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Grown UP Business

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Welcome to the Grown UP Business Podcast, hosted by Paul Avins, this is the go-to show for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs who want proven Scale UP strategies, actionable business growth insights, and real-world entrepreneurship lessons to take their companies to the next level. Each week Paul draws on 21+ years of coaching experience (helping over 20,000 entrepreneurs and facilitating £150m+ in exits) to bring you: Expert Interviews – Candid conversations with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts on leadership, scaling sales, funding, culture, and exits. Actionable Scale-Up Frameworks – Covering Paul’s 3 pillars: Level Up (your mindset), Team Up (build world-class teams), and Scale Up (sales, operations & systems). Real Business Stories – No fluff, no hype. Just proven strategies and hard-won insights you can apply immediately. Whether you’re looking to: - Grow from 7 to 8 figures - Build a high-performing leadership team, - Create a sellable business for exit, or - Shift from “operator” to true Scale Up CEO… This podcast gives you the clarity, strategies, and community to get there. Learn how to scale your business sustainably. Discover the systems and sales strategies that fuel growth. Understand how to build a business that works without you. Stay inspired with success stories from CEOs who’ve been there. A sellable business is also a great business to run – and this podcast shows you how to build both. Subscribe & Join the Community Join thousands of ambitious founders already scaling with Paul and Team Purple. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or your favourite platform and never miss an episode. Transform your identity from business owner to CEO. Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up.Copyright 2025 Paul Avins Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Marketing Marketing y Ventas
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  • From Caravan to Half a Billion: Richard Woods' Journey from The Apprentice to 154-Person Team

    From Caravan to Half a Billion: Richard Woods' Journey from The Apprentice to 154-Person Team
    Nov 29 2025
    What if the secret to scaling from 1 to 154 people in just 12 months wasn't about working harder — but building smarter systems? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Richard Woods — three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, creator of LinkedIn Breakfast, and founder of a business that's exploded from a one-person operation to a team of 154 in barely over a year. Richard shares his remarkable journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial household (complete with living in a caravan during the tough times) to appearing on BBC's The Apprentice, building and selling three businesses, and discovering why he's not cut out to be a celebrity — but is brilliant at systemising growth. Together, Paul and Richard unpack the brutal lessons from business failure, the hidden traps of coaching without accountability, why discipline beats dopamine every time, and how offshore teams in Nigeria became the unlock for hyper-growth. They also dive deep into LinkedIn strategy, the power of weekly content rhythms, CEO dashboards, and why most entrepreneurs are still firefighting instead of leading. If you're a business owner ready to scale fast, systemise smart, and finally step out of operator mode into true CEO leadership, this conversation is essential listening. Key TakeawaysFrom caravan to half a billion: Richard's entrepreneurial upbringing and the roller-coaster lessons that shaped his risk appetiteWhy going on The Apprentice taught him he didn't want to be a celebrity — but gave him invaluable sales and negotiation lessonsThe brutal reality of coaching: why accountability matters more than informationHow Richard scaled from 1 to 154 team members in 12 months using offshore talent in NigeriaThe LinkedIn content system: why a 13-week cycle, weekly moments, and news jacking are game-changersDiscipline beats dopamine: why half an hour a day on LinkedIn can generate £100K+ per yearCEO dashboards and the power of numbers: how data-driven planning sets you freeWhy most people struggle with focus — and how the "power of one" unlocks exponential growthThe five reasons people buy coaching: leadership, routine, community, personalisation, and accountabilityWhat a grown-up business really looks like: when you stop firefighting and start leading strategically About Richard Woods Richard Woods is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, investor, and serial entrepreneur who has built and sold three businesses. He's the creator of LinkedIn Breakfast, a thriving community on a mission to become the best place on earth to learn LinkedIn for free, and author of The Million Dollar Sprint. Richard appeared on BBC's The Apprentice in 2015, where he broke records by selling £4.2 million worth of property in 24 hours and reached the final. After exiting his marketing agency and a boiler servicing business, he pivoted into coaching — but quickly realised traditional coaching wasn't enough. That's when he cracked the code: combining coaching with fully trained offshore virtual assistants. In just over a year, Richard scaled his latest business from 1 person to 154 team members, primarily based in Nigeria, helping entrepreneurs systemise their growth, dominate LinkedIn, and build businesses that work without them. His superpower? Systemising scale and making the complex simple. Resources & LinksJoin the free 5-Day LinkedIn Challenge → linkedinforbreakfast.comConnect with Richard Woods on LinkedIn → Richard Woods | LinkedInGet Richard's book The Million Dollar Sprint → Available on AmazonFollow Paul Avins for Scale Up insights → Paul Avins | LinkedIn Next Steps Action Now: Write down the 3 actions from this episode you'll apply in your business over the next 72 hours. Think Bigger: Ready to systemise your LinkedIn strategy and start generating consistent leads? Join Richard's free LinkedIn for Breakfast community at linkedinforbreakfast.com Scale Up: Get actionable tips from Paul in your inbox every Saturday, Subscribe to Scale Up Saturday Newsletter Level Up: Book a Call with Paul and Get ready to level up your business and transform your life!
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  • From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Run a Multi-Million Pound Business in Just 25 Hours a Week

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Run a Multi-Million Pound Business in Just 25 Hours a Week
    Nov 6 2025

    What if working less could actually help you scale faster?

    In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul chats with Ben Coomber, founder of Awesome Supplements and high-performance coach, about how he went from complete burnout and long Covid to running a multi-million pound business while working just 25 hours a week.

    Ben gets really honest about his journey from being a controlling, fear-driven CEO putting in 70-hour weeks to finally stepping back, hiring a proper COO, and figuring out that his best business ideas actually happen when he's nowhere near the office. They dig into why meditation isn't just wellness nonsense but actually a strategic business tool, how getting seriously ill with long Covid forced him to completely rethink leadership, and why freedom should be the whole point of building a business, not something you get after you've destroyed your health.

    If you're an entrepreneur burning yourself out trying to control everything, or you're wondering how you can actually scale without sacrificing your health and family time, this conversation is going to challenge everything you think about success.

    Key Takeaways
    • Get "How to Live an Awesome Life" by Ben Coomber → Available on Amazon and all good bookstores
    • How Ben went from fear-based leadership to running his business from a place of abundance and trust
    • Why working 25 hours a week can actually be way more productive than 70 hours if you get it right
    • When to exit a business before you lose passion and the value tanks
    • How long Covid taught Ben that being healthy isn't just about the physical stuff
    • Why meditation is really about paying attention to yourself and spotting where you need to do the work
    • The five things every CEO should nail: sleep, nutrition, exercise, cutting out alcohol, and creating proper space
    • How to stop being an operator and start thinking like an investor in your own business
    • Why hiring a brilliant COO might be the smartest move you make for scaling

    About Ben Coomber

    Ben Coomber is a high-performance coach, speaker, and founder of Awesome Supplements, which has won 21 awards and grown to multi-million pound revenues. After building nutrition coaching businesses and training teams of coaches, Ben launched Awesome Supplements focusing on products that actually taste good and work.

    Ben wrote "How to Live an Awesome Life" and used to host The Awesome Human Podcast. His whole thing is helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses without wrecking their health, relationships, or sanity in the process. He's a dad of two and reckons businesses should give you the life you want, not eat up your entire existence.

    Resources & Links
    • Try Awesome Supplements with CEO15 discount code → Awesome Supplements
    • Connect with Ben Coomber → Ben Coomber | LinkedIn
    • Follow Paul Avins → Paul Avins | LinkedIn

    Next Steps

    Action Now: Write down the 3 sleep habits from this episode you'll implement in the next 72 hours and test how they impact your performance.

    Think Bigger: Ready to treat sleep like the business asset it is? Start tracking your sleep data and building your strategic wind-down routine tonight.

    Scale Up: Get actionable tips from Paul in your inbox every Saturday, Subscribe to Scale Up Saturday Newsletter

    Level Up:

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  • The Sleep Hack That Builds Seven-Figure Businesses: How Entrepreneurs Can Scale Faster with Better Rest

    The Sleep Hack That Builds Seven-Figure Businesses: How Entrepreneurs Can Scale Faster with Better Rest
    Oct 18 2025

    What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working more hours — but sleeping better ones?

    In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, business strategist Paul Avins sits down with Sammy Margo, chartered physiotherapist, bestselling author of "The Good Sleep Guide", and founder of SmartPhysio — a successful 27-person physiotherapy practice in London.

    Discover how Sammy went from working 15-hour days as the first female physiotherapist in professional football to building a thriving healthcare business while mastering the science of sleep optimization. This conversation reveals why sleep isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs — it's a strategic advantage.

    Together, Paul and Sammy unpack the 10 evidence-based sleep strategies that can transform your cognitive performance, decision-making ability, and business results. From sleep architecture and strategic wind-downs to bedroom optimization and caffeine timing, this episode provides practical tools for high-performing entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses without sacrificing their health.

    If you're a business owner struggling with fatigue, making poor decisions due to sleep deprivation, or wondering how to maintain peak performance while scaling, this episode is essential listening.

    Key Takeaways
    • How sleep quality directly impacts entrepreneurial performance and business decision-making
    • The 10 strategic sleep optimization techniques every CEO should master for peak cognitive function
    • Why tracking your "sleep architecture" with wearables can unlock better business performance
    • How to create a strategic wind-down routine that transitions your brain from work mode to recovery
    • Sleep cycle science: Why 4-6 complete 90-minute cycles are crucial for entrepreneurs
    • The bedroom environment formula: Cool (16-18°C), dark, quiet, and clutter-free spaces for optimal rest
    • Strategic caffeine and alcohol management to maximize sleep quality without sacrificing productivity
    • How power napping strategies can boost afternoon performance for business leaders
    • Why "lose the snooze" — and how the snooze button destroys sleep quality and morning productivity

    About Sammy Margo

    Sammy Margo is a chartered physiotherapist, sleep optimization expert, and founder of SmartPhysio, one of London's premier physiotherapy practices with 27 team members. She pioneered her field as the first female physiotherapist to work in professional football at Barnet FC, and has worked with elite athletes across the world.

    Sammy is the bestselling author of "The Good Sleep Guide" (featuring a foreword by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson), and regularly contributes sleep and wellness content to major UK publications including Daily Mail, Telegraph, and Observer. She has appeared on QVC, consulted for Dreams Beds, and speaks at high-level business events about the connection between sleep optimization and executive performance.

    Her expertise combines sports physiotherapy, sleep science, and business scaling — making her uniquely positioned to help entrepreneurs optimize their health while building successful companies.

    Resources & Links
    • Get "The Good Sleep Guide" by Sammy Margo →
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