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THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive?igshid=YmM0MjE2YWMzOA== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/ #businesspodcast #podcast #podcastlife #entrepreneur #podcasting #business #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #newpodcast #podcasthost #entrepreneurpodcast #entrepreneurship #podcastshow #smallbusiness #podcastinterview #businessowner #entrepreneurlife #businesscoach #applepodcasts #podcastmovement #motivation #businesstips

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April 13, 202659 min

BUILDING & SELLING A SCOTTISH MARKETING AGENCY - Gavin Bell, Yatter 🚀

Gavin Bell built and exited Yatter in 3 years - for a seven figure, life-changing amount of money 👀We unpack:•⁠ ⁠Building an agency designed to sell•⁠ ⁠Scaling fast without losing margins•⁠ ⁠The reality of selling your business•⁠ ⁠Packaging an agency for acquisition•⁠ ⁠Personal brand as a growth lever•⁠ ⁠What founders get wrong •⁠ ⁠Life after a seven-figure exitHow did he do it?What really happens when you sell? 👀🎙️THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK — HOW THEY DID IT.Hosted by Jak Carlin.Delivered by Alleyoop.Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

February 20, 202654 min

BUILDING A SCOTTISH FITNESS EMPIRE - David Hatt, MTN Coaching 💪🏻

David Hatt, Founder of MTN Coaching has built a massive Scottish Fitness Empire. 4,000+ clients.13 coaches.1,000+ body transformations.And the flagship 12-Week Peak programme that generates 70% of annual revenue.We unpack:• The franchise-style coaching model• Why he stopped taking clients• How email became his biggest growth lever• The psychology behind 600+ signups in days• Lifestyle design, discipline, and fatherhood• Building a category of oneHow has he done this? What a story! 👀🎙 THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

July 15, 20251 hr 5 min

BUILDING THE UK'S #1 PROPERTY AUCTION HOUSE - John Morris + Luis Guarin, Prime Property Auctions 🔨

BUILDING THE UK'S #1 PROPERTY AUCTION HOUSE - John Morris + Luis Guarin, Prime Property Auctions 🔨From 2 guys in an attic to 200k/month in revenue - John Morris and Luis Guarin document their journey so far and discuss the road to £1m/month 👀THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

May 5, 20251 hr 20 min

MULTIMILLION £ PET SHOP EMPIRE - Ross + Craig Davidson, Dofos 📈

Ross and Craig Davidson tell their story of dominating the pet industry.Saving Scotlands oldest pet shop brand, and turning it into one of the UK’s fastest growing pet shop empires…From the most humble beginnings - to a thriving multimillion pound, national pet retail business with multiple units, brands and products.Masters of PR, brand building and digital retail transformation - Ross and Craig’s story is an absolute BELTER. 🙌🏻THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

January 29, 20251 hr 0 min

The Homeowners Architect - Danny Campbell, HOKO 🏠

Danny Campbell — Founder of HOKO, the market leading architect studio for homeowners - with a team of 14 staff and multi million turnover tells his story. Danny is also a judge on BBC’s most watched show - Scotlands Home of the Year. An active dad of 3, Danny describes the struggle of the juggle and dealing with the ups and downs of business. THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

December 19, 20241 hr 8 min

THE GODFATHER OF HOSPITALITY - Tony Crolla, Vittoria Group 🍝

Tony Crolla, Chairman of Vittoria Hospitality Group - with venues including Vittoria, Bertie's, Divino, Landys and more - one of Edinburgh's most well known and well respected business personalities. A Restauranteur, a brand builder, a dad. Tony tells his full, unedited story - how he did it - and what the plans are for the future. This is an episode not to be missed. One of the the most hard working, devoted business brains in Scotland. THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

December 4, 202459 min

RUGBY, REMOVALS + ACQUISITIONS | 2.6M TURNOVER - Adam Sinclair, SSR Removals & Storage 🚚📦

Adam Sinclair, Managing Director of SSR (Sterling Sinclair Removals) has built his business from scratch. He has also acquired Edinburgh Self Storage, Britannia Removals, Glen Transport + Removals, Letford Removals, Larbert Carriers + Removals - and has converted a storage container into a thriving cafe at his boyhood rugby club. How has he done this? What a story! 👀🎙THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

October 18, 20241 hr 5 min

30K MONTHLY PROFIT WORKING LESS THAN 10 HOURS A WEEK - Graham Grieve, A1 SEO

Building a seven figure SEO business - using systems to maximise output while remaining free to work on new projects and enjoy life… whilst making 30k profit per month. Sounds like the perfect business? Graham Grieve has built A1 SEO to deliver just that. From selling cigarettes in the playground at school to building one of the top SEO agencies in the country - we hear the whole story… THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

September 12, 20241 hr 5 min

THE WOMAN DOMINATING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - Kirsty Allan, City Access Scaffolding.

Kirsty Allan tells her story of dominating the construction industry in the most male dominated space you can operate in - Scaffolding.City Access have built an incredible brand against all odds, and Kirsty has been at the absolute forefront along with her husband, Jonny and co-founder, Mark. We discuss her early life, her early business life and the series of events and businesses that led her to build one of the most recognisable and respected brands in Scottish construction. THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO and Clearsky Logic.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/

August 19, 20241 hr 25 min

THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THE UKS TOP YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS - John Hamilton, Young & Lazy.

John Hamilton, the mastermind behind some of the UK's top young entrepreneurs.Young & Lazy are a network of young entrepreneurs with an incredibly ambitious growth plan. Theyre already delivering a wealth of value to their members, and John shares the secrets behind the brand. A 25 year old business mogul who coaches entrepreneurs 15 years his senior - we dive right into John's Business Playbook to hear how and why he started, how it's going... and where it's going. 👀THE BUSINESS PLAYBOOK - HOW THEY DID IT. Hosted by Jak Carlin. Delivered by Alleyoop. Sponsored by A1 SEO and Clearsky Logic.Jak Carlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakcarlin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessplaybooklive/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-playbook1/