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The Dan Bradbury Podcast

The Dan Bradbury Podcast

Hosted by Dan Bradbury

Episodes

293

Latest episode

Dec 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Dan Bradbury, the UK's highest-paid business coach, hosts this weekly podcast featuring a mix of business growth content, Q&As and interviews with high-performing, fast-growth business owners. Subscribe and review to get the latest and help others find it.

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December 11, 202545 min

EP 300: The Exit Blueprint Every Business Owner Should Study

In this week’s podcast, In this new video, I sit down with Nigel Crane, a former chef who built an 8 figure exit by doing the complete opposite of what most entrepreneurs do.No hype. No luck. No overnight success.Just disciplined structure, a great product and margins that would shock most people in the food industry. We unpack how he scaled quickly, structured the deal, and created real time freedom.

November 14, 202528 min

EP 299: The Smartest Move You Can Make Before Your Exit Your Business

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not really a business. It’s a job you happen to own.That’s exactly why I created Built To Exit:https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/On December 2nd and 3rd at Woodland Grange, I’m bringing together some of the UK’s smartest business owners, investors, and buyers to show you how to scale your company’s value and your freedom.Over two days, you’ll learn how to make your business run cleanly without you, attract serious buyers, and engineer the biggest payday of your life, even if you never plan to sell.This isn’t theory. It’s the same playbook I’ve used to help founders secure multi-million-pound exits.Seats are limited, so if you’re ready to scale, sell, and live free, click the link in the description to grab your spot.Go here to learn more:https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/

November 7, 202514 min

EP 298: Three Playbooks. One Massive Payday.

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not really a business. It’s a job you happen to own.That’s exactly why I created Built To Exit:https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/On December 2nd and 3rd at Woodland Grange, I’m bringing together some of the UK’s smartest business owners, investors, and buyers to show you how to scale your company’s value and your freedom.Over two days, you’ll learn how to make your business run cleanly without you, attract serious buyers, and engineer the biggest payday of your life, even if you never plan to sell.This isn’t theory. It’s the same playbook I’ve used to help founders secure multi-million-pound exits.Seats are limited, so if you’re ready to scale, sell, and live free, click the link in the description to grab your spot.Go here to learn more:https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/

October 23, 202526 min

EP 297: From 0 to Multi Seven Figure Exit in 4 Years

In this week’s podcast, I sit down with my client Darren Hill, who built a trading education business from scratch and exited for a multi seven figure sum in under four years.We unpack how he scaled quickly, structured the deal, and created real time freedom.If you want to replicate Darren’s results, get in the room at Built to Exit. We will show you how to prepare, scale, and sell for maximum value.Reserve your seat:https://builttoexit.idealexit.org/

October 1, 202545 min

296: 7 Strategies to Turn 7-Figure Revenue Into 7-Figure Profits

On June 17th, 2012, I woke up in a hospital bed after a life-threatening accident.I had been in a coma.And in that fog, one brutal truth hit me square in the chest:If your business relies too much on you…...you don’t really have a business.You’ve just built yourself another job.That wake-up call forced me to rethink everything.Within 12 months, I sold my company in a seven-figure exit.But here’s the thing: This isn’t about me.In my latest podcast episode, I reveal 7 strategies from 7 different entrepreneurs I’ve worked with, each one turning 7-figure revenue into 7-figure profits.These aren’t theories.These are real moves they made.Step-by-step.Replicable.And they work.If you’re serious about building a business that grows without chaining you to it…… then you need to hear this.

August 29, 202527 min

295: Confessions of a Business Buyer

If you want to scale faster and smarter, the Scale & Exit Masterclass shows how to structure your business for maximum growth and value.Go here to learn more:https://findyourleveragepoint.com/scale-and-exitMost business owners make a fatal mistake when it’s time to sell…They think buyers care about their revenue.Wrong!Buyers like Carl Allen care about profit, systems, customer concentration, and whether the business runs without you.And Carl should know. He’s a world-class entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker who’s been involved in 330 acquisitions worth over $48 billion across 17 countries.He cut his teeth as a Wall Street investment banker, ran a $25 billion roll-up at Hewlett-Packard, and has personally bought more than 100 companies in the last 18 years.Now he’s revealing the truth from the buyer’s side: - The #1 factor that instantly makes your business more valuable - The hidden risks that scare buyers off - Why almost nobody gets 100% cash at closing (and what to expect instead)This isn’t theory. It’s the raw, unfiltered truth from someone who buys businesses for a living.

August 15, 202538 min

294: The $100M Scaling Lesson

Clate Mask scaled Keap from startup to $100M+ in revenue and learned some painful lessons along the way.In this interview, he shares the moves that worked, the ones that didn’t, and what he wishes he knew before selling.His #1 takeaway?Hire the right people before you think you can afford them (you’ll see why).If you want to scale faster and smarter, the Scale & Exit Masterclass shows how to structure your business for maximum growth and value.https://findyourleveragepoint.com/scale-and-exit

August 1, 202553 min

293: Success Will Not Protect You From Pain

Imagine running a business, watching everything fall apart, and still having the strength to rebuild.That's exactly what Rob Stone did, and his story is a powerful reminder that resilience and business strategy can turn even the most devastating circumstances into success.In my latest podcast, I dive deep into Rob's journey, from hitting rock bottom to growing his business into a multi-million-pound asset.If you're facing any challenges in your own business, Rob’s story is a masterclass in how to rise above setbacks and scale sustainably.What you’ll learn in this episode: - The key mistake Rob made when growing his business (and how he turned it around). - How personal tragedy can impact business-but how the right mindset can still lead to success. - The hidden lessons Rob discovered about leadership, delegation, and financial clarity when things started falling apart.This is an episode you don’t want to miss, especially if you're looking to future-proof your business and learn how to handle the inevitable hurdles that come with growth.

July 17, 202537 min

292: He Bought Back His Business

What if growth actually made your business harder, not easier? That’s exactly what happened to James Calderbank. He built a thriving fitness business, took investment to accelerate growth… and instantly felt like he’d lost control.If you've ever thought, “More money will solve this,” this sCheck out the 3 Minute Business Audit & Valuation tool!Take this quiz to see how your business is performing:https://danbradbury.co.uk/audit/It's designed to give you a fast, accurate snapshot of your business value and performance across six key areas, all by answering simple yes/no questions.Here's the quick rundown of what you get...1. Instant Valuation:Get a snapshot of your business's worth2. Performance Scores:See where you excel and where to improve in six business areas3. Deep Insights:Uncover key metrics about your business with the analytics dashboard4. Action Plan:Receive a personalized plan to level up your business based on your auditReady to get a clearer picture of your business in just three minutes?https://danbradbury.co.uk/audit/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------My Books...Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity: 9 1/2 Steps to Improving Your Profits & Cashflowhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Turnover-Vanity-Profit-Sanity-Improving/dp/1691215333/Breeding Gazelles: Fast Growth Strategies For Your Businesshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F2R0MG2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

July 7, 2025Episode 29140 min

291: He Made Smart Moves… and Got His Dream Exit

Most entrepreneurs say they want to exit someday.But when that day finally comes, very few walk away with what they hoped for.Alastair Broom did!He bootstrapped a business out of his own garage, scaled it over 15 years, and sold it for 5x profit with 95% of the cash paid upfront.And he didn’t start until he was 58 years old.In this episode, you’ll hear:How he turned a messy garage into a premium brandThe delegation strategy that freed him up and scaled salesHow COVID increased his margins and helped him growHow he managed to double his profit marginsThe emotional rollercoaster of letting go (and how he handled it)

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