Bulletproof Entrepreneur - S03E12 Alex Chisnall - What working with Sir Richard Branson taught me about entrepreneurship, resilience and taking big risks.

S03E12 Alex Chisnall - What working with Sir Richard Branson taught me about entrepreneurship, resilience and taking big risks.

02/08/24 • 78 min

Alex Chisnall is the creator and host of one of the UK’s leading podcasts called Screw It Just Do It and is now a highly successful entrepreneur in the content creation space.
The name of his podcast is a reference to the time he spent working at Virgin and observing his then-boss, Sir Richard Branson, at close quarters. Screw It Let’s Do It was a phrase often used by Sir Richard and the title of one of his books.

During our conversation, Alex talked in depth about the resilience needed to be a successful entrepreneur and how he needed to dig deep to get through some really difficult challenges, some of which he described as the worst time of his life - and he has some words of encouragement to share that I think you’ll find valuable.
He discusses the vital importance of maintaining strong physical and mental health and his strategy for dealing with tough times. These are vital lessons for us all.
And he shares his thoughts on the impact that building a personal brand can have for any business owner and his belief that every entrepreneur should have their own podcast together with some practical first steps to get started.

Towards the end, having experienced a personal and business rollercoaster ride over the last 20 years or so, his one-word definition of True Wealth is worth hearing and reflecting on.

If you’re building a business, I'm sure you’ll be able to relate to his wise words.

So, once again, thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Bulletproof Entrepreneur.

Please hit the subscribe button, but for now, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr Alex Chisnall.

Links:
Alex Chisnall

Podpreneur

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chisnall?originalSubdomain=uk

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No (Acquisition.com $100M Series Book 1) eBook : Hormozi, Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

How I Built This

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During our conversation, Alex talked in depth about the resilience needed to be a successful entrepreneur and how he needed to dig deep to get through some really difficult challenges, some of which he described as the worst time of his life - and he has some words of encouragement to share that I think you’ll find valuable.
He discusses the vital importance of maintaining strong physical and mental health and his strategy for dealing with tough times. These are vital lessons for us all.
And he shares his thoughts on the impact that building a personal brand can have for any business owner and his belief that every entrepreneur should have their own podcast together with some practical first steps to get started.

Towards the end, having experienced a personal and business rollercoaster ride over the last 20 years or so, his one-word definition of True Wealth is worth hearing and reflecting on.

If you’re building a business, I'm sure you’ll be able to relate to his wise words.

So, once again, thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Bulletproof Entrepreneur.

Please hit the subscribe button, but for now, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr Alex Chisnall.

Links:
Alex Chisnall

Podpreneur

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chisnall?originalSubdomain=uk

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No (Acquisition.com $100M Series Book 1) eBook : Hormozi, Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

How I Built This

BossBabe

This podcast is produced by GR Media
Sponsored by Capital Asset Management

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S03E11 - Rand Fishkin, the founder who turned down a $250 million offer, reveals the painful truth about life as an entrepreneur.

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My guest today, Rand Fishkin, is the author of one of the best business books I’ve ever read, and trust me, I’ve read a lot of business books!
It’s called Lost and Founder, and it charts his journey as a marketing tech business entrepreneur who raised money from Venture Capital investors and was growing at 100% year on year.
It’s a ruthlessly honest book in which Rand breaks down the details and behind-the-scenes experiences of an entrepreneur. I think it’s essential reading for any founder or business owner looking to scale and seek an exit.
During our conversation,

He reveals the truth about raising capital and the secrets that the VC world doesn’t tell you when you’re seeking investment.
He explains his decision to turn down an offer from Hubspot, which would have resulted in a $250 million exit.
We also explore the concept of “enough” and why creating economic security is essential for any entrepreneur.

And as someone with almost half a million followers on Twitter, Rand gives thoughtful advice to entrepreneurs on building their own personal brand - spoiler alert, it’s not what you might think!
Now, for an inspiring and refreshingly candid conversation, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. Rand Fishkin.

Links

Rand Fishkin's Bio, Speaker Rates, Contact Details | SparkToro

Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World: Amazon.co.uk

No Hard Feelings: Emotions at Work and How They Help Us Succeed eBook : Fosslien, Liz, Duffy, Mollie West: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay

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Next Episode

S03E13 - How to increase the value of your business 12x and get ‘exit ready’ - Business Mentor of the Year, Christine Nicholson.

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Let me start by sharing some statistics with you, which I find rather shocking.

90% of SMEs are unsellable
50% close down for zero value
Only one in 2,000 are sold for the full market value.

It was today’s guest, Christine Nicholson, who shared that data with me, and as awful as the numbers are, the good news is that she’s developed a business owner’s toolkit to ensure that you’ve got the best chance of being that 1 in 2000 who do have a successful exit.
Christine is an extraordinary lady. Having left school at 16, she quickly realised that working in a bank was not for her. So, she qualified as an accountant and embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey, which involved multiple businesses, several exits, and many lessons learned along the way.

During our conversation, Christine talks about;

Why you need to start planning for your exit much earlier than you think - and the dangers of leaving things late.
The steps to take to massively increase your business valuation – some of which may surprise you. She shares the details of how she helped a business increase its sale value 12x in less than 2 years.
She explains the process she uses to ensure you’ve got the right people on your team, allowing you to spend time working on your business strategy more effectively.

Towards the end of the conversation, Christine shares the details of some amazing tools and online services available to you as a podcast listener free of charge.
Now, for a masterclass on how to successfully build scale, sell and exit your business, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Christine Nicholson.
Resources and Contact Details

https://christinenicholson.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-nicholson/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://getexitready.co.uk/

Ted talk re timing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNpx7gpSqbYBusiness Made Simple

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Made-Simple-Leadership-Marketing-ebook/dp/B085XNKHMB

John Cleese on creativity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62g

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