Scale-up Confessions

Scale-up Confessions is a show which explores the realities of leading an owner-managed business and shares the tips, tools and tricks of great SMB operators.

Scale-up Confessions is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Scale-up Confessions, a business show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Why am I not making more money?

  Sep 18, 202614 minS6

  This week on Scale Up Confessions, Rob tackles a familiar founder problem: the business is growing, the team is busier than ever, but the profit is not following. Responding to a confession from Martin, who runs a 70-person commercial fire protection business, Rob looks at where profit can disappear as a company scales and shares three practical ways to get back on track, from tightening up the fundamentals of EOS to improving financial awareness across the team. Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk or connect with him on LinkedIn .

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  Episode #8

  Is seeking therapy a sign of strength or weakness?

  Aug 24, 202651 minS6

  This week on Scale Up Confessions, Rob is joined by ex US Navy combat medic Zachary Glaser , who works with CEOs and senior leaders 1:1 to improve performance via cognitive behavioural therapy. Together, they explore the challenges leaders can face as a business grows, including what happens when founders struggle to let go of control or lose a sense of purpose in a changing role. Thanks to our guest, Zachary Glasser. To connect with Zach: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-glaser-b74bb6a8/ Website: https://www.sozogroup.co.uk/ Email: info@sozogroup.co.uk

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  Episode #7

  We're struggling to keep good people – how do we attract and hang on to top talent?

  Apr 30, 202537 minS6

  <p>This week’s scale-up confession comes from Harriet, a CEO of a growing SaaS company that provides cybersecurity risk assessment software for professional services firms.</p><p>Responding to Harriet's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson, Jo Harley - Co-Founder of Korero and Greg Wellman - Co-Founder of Agora Talent to discuss possible solutions.</p><p>Thanks to our panellists:</p><p>Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/</p><p>Jo Harley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/</p><p>Greg Wellman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjackwellman/</p><p>Connect wi...

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  Episode #6

  Our teams don't understand each other – how do we get on the same page?

  Apr 16, 202533 minS6

  <p>This week’s Scale-up Confession comes from Luke, who runs a SaaS company that provides HR and payroll automation software. Responding to Luke's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson and fractional CFO Pete Donnell to discuss possible solutions.</p><p>Thanks to our panellists:</p><p>Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/</p><p>Pete Donnell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-donell-0508272b/</p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p>Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you wo...

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  Episode #5

  We keep missing milestones – how do we hit deadlines on time?

  Mar 10, 202531 minS6

  <p>This week’s Scale-up Confession comes from Ed, the founder of a software business focused on supporting financial advisory firms with performance analytics. Responding to Ed's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson and technologist Tim Palmer , to discuss possible solutions.</p><p>Thanks to our panellists:</p><p>Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/</p><p>Tim Palmer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/</p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p>Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us...

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