The Business Coach Podcast

Join Gary Keating as he dives into the journey of building a sellable business. In this episode, he shares insights on starting from scratch, overcoming business challenges, and the crucial role of coaching. Gary emphasizes the importance of resilience during tough times and the value of continuous learning for sustained business growth. Discover how maintaining unwavering belief can enhance the value and marketability of your business.
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About Gary Keating:
Former professional musician Gary Keating became self-employed straight out of school, building a chain of music shops in the South West. He won Young Businessman of the Year and became a multimillionaire at 25. In February 2016, Gary launched his ActionCOACH business, immediately opening an office with a coaching studio, hiring a personal assistant, and creating an environment ripe for growth. He now works just four days a week, enjoying a balance between retirement and full-time employment. Gary escapes the English winters by flying to Thailand, where he continues his coaching via online video conferencing.
Learn more https://bristol.actioncoach.co.uk/gary-keating-business-growth-coach/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.
Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, business coach Brenda Hector explores the unique challenges female entrepreneurs face and how they can overcome them to scale their businesses successfully. Brenda shares her journey from completing an MBA to becoming a coach, helping business owners shift from merely creating a job for themselves to building thriving, scalable companies. She discusses the common struggles of time, team, and money, highlighting how mindset shifts and strategic delegation can unlock growth. Through real client success stories, Brenda illustrates how structured time management and overcoming limiting beliefs lead to business breakthroughs. She also sheds light on the impact of perimenopause on female entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and workplace support.

About Brenda Hector:
Brenda Hector is a business coach with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs, particularly female business owners, to scale their businesses and achieve financial freedom. With an MBA and a background in both science and business, Brenda transitioned into coaching after witnessing the struggles of small business owners firsthand. She specializes in guiding business owners through growth strategies, team management, and mindset shifts that enable them to step back from daily operations and build self-sustaining businesses. Brenda is also a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship and workplace awareness around challenges like perimenopause, actively working to break down barriers for women in business.
Learn more: https://brendahector.actioncoach.co.uk/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.
Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

Join Anu Khanna in this episode as she highlights empowering teams through strategic alignment and leadership development for business success. She discusses the importance of collaboration, hiring the right people, and building a better team. In her interview, she also shares about scaling up profit, giving an eye to the numbers and challenges of implementation in the business.
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About Anu Khanna:
With over two decades of experience in senior leadership positions, Anu has overseen various functions including sales and marketing, customer experience, human resources, growth development, and finance. She has demonstrated exceptional success in driving business growth through significant margin and revenue increases, implementing cost optimizations, and fostering the development of high-performing teams. Anu holds an Associate Certified Coach accreditation and MBAs from two renowned universities, along with a Diploma in International Trade and a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Her expertise as a Business Coach has earned her recognition from the Coach Foundation, a prominent entity in the coaching industry.
Learn more: https://anukhanna.actioncoach.co.uk/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.
Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

Journey with Suzanne Laidlaw as she discusses strategies for creating a growth plan to elevate both personal lives and businesses. In this episode, she highlights specific goals for business growth and emphasizes the importance of implementing business plans effectively. Furthermore, Laidlaw explores the power of compound interest and its impact on long-term success.
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About Suzanne Laidlaw:
Suzanne Laidlaw is a seasoned business coach with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, business owners, managers, and CEOs to surpass their goals. As a Professional Certified Coach (ICF) with multiple qualifications, she offers pragmatic coaching programs that consistently improve performance and profitability. Suzanne's journey began with founding Laidlaw (Aust) Pty Ltd (1989-2003), which led to her current focus on business coaching and work-life balance. Beyond her professional achievements, she's renowned in Perth's sporting community as an elite athlete and triathlon coach, having represented Australia in World Triathlon Championships and completed numerous endurance events, including the Busselton Ironman.
Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/suzzanne-laidlaw

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.
Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode, business coach Steve Mullins shares how understanding business metrics can drive transformative results. He introduces the "five ways" framework, a method to boost profitability by focusing on lead generation, conversion rates, transaction frequency, average transaction value, and profit margins. Drawing from over a decade of coaching experience, Steve recounts success stories, such as guiding a fencing business owner to achieve operational independence and helping a family-owned medical supplies company double its revenue while surpassing a million-pound EBITDA. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies and a bottom-up approach to planning, showing how even established businesses can benefit from refining these core principles.
About Steve Mullins:
Steve Mullins is a seasoned business coach and partner at an Action Coach firm, where he specializes in helping business owners achieve profitability and balance through practical strategies. With a background in commercial refrigeration and business development, Steve combines hands-on industry experience with a deep understanding of the Action Coach framework. Known for his results-oriented coaching style, Steve has spent over a decade helping businesses of all sizes refine operations, grow sustainably, and gain clarity in their goals. His approachable nature and proven methodologies make him a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs worldwide.
Learn more: https://www.actioncoachportsmouth.com/about/meet-the-team/steve-mullins/

About ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them.
Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/
Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/