Nick welcomes business strategist and performance coach Will Polston for an insightful conversation about personal development, identity, and the journey of entrepreneurship.

Will shares his transformative experiences, including a pivotal moment at a Tony Robbins event that shifted his focus from chasing money to empowering others to live fulfilling lives.

The discussion delves into the challenges faced by business owners, particularly after exiting their ventures, and the importance of redefining identity and purpose. With a focus on creating a "North Star" mission, Will emphasises the significance of aligning personal values with professional goals to achieve lasting fulfillment and energy in life. 



KEY TAKEAWAYS
The transition from being a business owner to not having that identity can lead to feelings of depression and a loss of purpose. It's crucial for individuals to recognise how deeply their identity is tied to their business.
The concept of self-sabotage may actually be a form of self-care. When individuals feel overwhelmed by growth and the associated stress, they may unconsciously limit their progress to maintain their desired lifestyle and reduce stress.
Establishing a North Star or overarching mission can provide direction and purpose after exiting a business. This mission should be something that energises and fulfills individuals, allowing them to detach from specific outcomes and focus on the process.
The language individuals use to describe themselves significantly impacts their identity and motivation. Shifting from phrases like "I have to" or "I should" to "I choose to" or "I love to" can lead to a more energised and fulfilling life.



BEST MOMENTS

"I grew up with a belief that money equaled happiness... I thought, well, it's obvious money equals happiness."

"I believe you can create your North Star... you don't have to travel the world to have this big realisation."

"When you have this North Star mission, you are living in your highest values... you take inspiration in spirit, what's another word for spirit? Energy."



GUEST RESOURCES

Will Polston - https://willpolston.com/



VALUABLE RESOURCES



FREE DOWNLOAD:

"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.

https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in



Nick’s LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li



Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.

He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.

Nick welcomes business strategist and performance coach Will Polston for an insightful conversation about personal development, identity, and the journey of entrepreneurship.
Will shares his transformative experiences, including a pivotal moment at a Tony Robbins event that shifted his focus from chasing money to empowering others to live fulfilling lives.
The discussion delves into the challenges faced by business owners, particularly after exiting their ventures, and the importance of redefining identity and purpose. With a focus on creating a "North Star" mission, Will emphasises the significance of aligning personal values with professional goals to achieve lasting fulfillment and energy in life. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>The transition from being a business owner to not having that identity can lead to feelings of depression and a loss of purpose. It's crucial for individuals to recognise how deeply their identity is tied to their business.</li>
<li>The concept of self-sabotage may actually be a form of self-care. When individuals feel overwhelmed by growth and the associated stress, they may unconsciously limit their progress to maintain their desired lifestyle and reduce stress.</li>
<li>Establishing a North Star or overarching mission can provide direction and purpose after exiting a business. This mission should be something that energises and fulfills individuals, allowing them to detach from specific outcomes and focus on the process.</li>
<li>The language individuals use to describe themselves significantly impacts their identity and motivation. Shifting from phrases like "I have to" or "I should" to "I choose to" or "I love to" can lead to a more energised and fulfilling life.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
"I grew up with a belief that money equaled happiness... I thought, well, it's obvious money equals happiness."
"I believe you can create your North Star... you don't have to travel the world to have this big realisation."
"When you have this North Star mission, you are living in your highest values... you take inspiration in spirit, what's another word for spirit? Energy."
 
GUEST RESOURCES
Will Polston - <a href="https://willpolston.com/">https://willpolston.com/</a>
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
 
FREE DOWNLOAD:
"Exit For Millions Blueprint” - This blueprint will help uncover gaps across 15 danger areas that could sabotage your dream of achieving a life-changing exit.
<a href="https://go.highvalueexit.com/training">https://go.highvalueexit.com/opt-in</a>
 
Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/li">https://highvalueexit.com/li</a>
 
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies.
He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits.

Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”.


In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve greater freedom, wealth and impact, and live life on your terms.

Ranked #1 business podcast in the U.K. on iTunes and Spotify, we will help you go from start-up to scale-up and beyond:
How to significantly grow your business; how to create commercial strategies that drive predictable revenue; how to leverage systems and processes to free you up from day-to-day operations; how to raise funding and investment; how to generate fast scale via business acquisitions; how to exit your business for life-changing money; ultimately, how to build your empire!

You can only scale a business to the level of your identity, so week in and week out we'll be bringing you inspiring guests to help you on your journey. You see, it's not just about spreadsheets and strategies ... it's about mindset, skillset, purpose and belief - learning from people doing extraordinary things, and making a bigger impact - so you can too.

Introducing your host - entrepreneur, investor and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley:
- Over 10 years in Private Equity
- 100+ acquisitions
- 26 business exits
- Over $5 Billion in deals
- #1 ranking business podcast in the UK … over 600,000 downloads in 130 countries
- “In business and in life - be grateful, be brave, have faith, show up!"



Contact details:

Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com

Nick’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley

Welcome to “Scale Up with Nick Bradley”. 
In this podcast, we will show you how to scale up your business and your life! So you can achieve greater freedom, wealth and impact, and live life on your terms.
Ranked #1 business podcast in the U.K. on iTunes and Spotify, we will help you go from start-up to scale-up and beyond: How to significantly grow your business; how to create commercial strategies that drive predictable revenue; how to leverage systems and processes to free you up from day-to-day operations; how to raise funding and investment; how to generate fast scale via business acquisitions; how to exit your business for life-changing money; ultimately, how to build your empire!
You can only scale a business to the level of your identity, so week in and week out we'll be bringing you inspiring guests to help you on your journey. You see, it's not just about spreadsheets and strategies ... it's about mindset, skillset, purpose and belief - learning from people doing extraordinary things, and making a bigger impact - so you can too.
Introducing your host - entrepreneur, investor and scale-up specialist, Nick Bradley: - Over 10 years in Private Equity - 100+ acquisitions - 26 business exits - Over $5 Billion in deals - #1 ranking business podcast in the UK … over 600,000 downloads in 130 countries - “In business and in life - be grateful, be brave, have faith, show up!"
 
Contact details:
Work with Nick: <a href="https://highvalueexit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://highvalueexit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725530104125000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dzuoKv-eymJ4pVhirr7mx">https://highvalueexit.com</a>
Nick’s LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725530104125000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17YudxG6b2u7MTQ0EtuBx1">linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley</a>

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