Do you want to create the perfect business model but feel lost in the process?

I sat down with Grant Merriel, a seasoned business owner who has owned or been involved in 20 businesses in the last two decades. This episode is all about starting with the end in mind, and it’s going to change the way you think about your business.

We dive deep into topics like board structuring, business model design, leverage compounding, and lifestyle design. But this isn't just surface-level stuff; we explore mind-bending topics like identity of ownership, share structuring, dilution, raising, and more. 

If you're a business owner who wants to think more strategically about building a better business, this is the episode for you!

Join us as we delve into the mind of a serial entrepreneur and uncover the secrets to building a successful business.

See you on the inside! 

In this episode, we cover:
00:00 Coming up
00:18 Welcome to the Wild Goose Chase Podcast
02:25 Grant… who are you?
10:15 The difference between an advisory board and a board of directors
15:10 Business model selection and business model design
16:40 The interpretation of a business model
21:20 The catalyst that changed our growth trajectory
24:21 What is the business model that gets you to where you want to go?
29:35 What made Grant go down towards the enterprise side
37:08 The difference between a CEO and a shareholder
44:29 Lifestyle design in relation to designing business models
48:15 The emotional regulation of business milestones
53:11 The false fallacy of financial freedom

About Grant

Grant Merriel is a seasoned entrepreneur and is the co-host  of Business & Investing – a podcast that exists to help entrepreneurs overcome their limits. The show is dedicated to sharing information, insights and tools to help business owners build a stable, thriving business that unlocks their money and life goals.

Connect with Grant:
Website: https://www.grantmerriel.com/
Podcast: “Business & Investing” on Spotify & Youtube
“Property & Investing” on Spotify & Youtube’’
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmerriel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantmerriel/

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Do you want to create the perfect business model but feel lost in the process?
I sat down with Grant Merriel, a seasoned business owner who has owned or been involved in 20 businesses in the last two decades. This episode is all about starting with the end in mind, and it’s going to change the way you think about your business.
We dive deep into topics like board structuring, business model design, leverage compounding, and lifestyle design. But this isn't just surface-level stuff; we explore mind-bending topics like identity of ownership, share structuring, dilution, raising, and more. 
If you're a business owner who wants to think more strategically about building a better business, this is the episode for you!
Join us as we delve into the mind of a serial entrepreneur and uncover the secrets to building a successful business.
See you on the inside! 
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>00:00 Coming up</li>
<li>00:18 Welcome to the Wild Goose Chase Podcast</li>
<li>02:25 Grant… who are you?</li>
<li>10:15 The difference between an advisory board and a board of directors</li>
<li>15:10 Business model selection and business model design</li>
<li>16:40 The interpretation of a business model</li>
<li>21:20 The catalyst that changed our growth trajectory</li>
<li>24:21 What is the business model that gets you to where you want to go?</li>
<li>29:35 What made Grant go down towards the enterprise side</li>
<li>37:08 The difference between a CEO and a shareholder</li>
<li>44:29 Lifestyle design in relation to designing business models</li>
<li>48:15 The emotional regulation of business milestones</li>
<li>53:11 The false fallacy of financial freedom</li>
</ul>
About Grant
Grant Merriel is a seasoned entrepreneur and is the co-host  of Business &amp; Investing – a podcast that exists to help entrepreneurs overcome their limits. The show is dedicated to sharing information, insights and tools to help business owners build a stable, thriving business that unlocks their money and life goals.
Connect with Grant:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Website: <a href="https://www.grantmerriel.com/">https://www.grantmerriel.com/</a></li>
<li>Podcast: “Business &amp; Investing” on Spotify &amp; Youtube “Property &amp; Investing” on Spotify &amp; Youtube’’</li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmerriel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmerriel/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grantmerriel/">https://www.instagram.com/grantmerriel/</a></li>
</ul>
Want daily insights? Follow along:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goosemcgrath/">https://www.instagram.com/goosemcgrath/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@goosemcgrath">https://www.youtube.com/@goosemcgrath</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/McgrathGoose">https://twitter.com/McgrathGoose</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@goosemcgrath">https://www.tiktok.com/@goosemcgrath</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-goose-mcgrath">https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-goose-mcgrath</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gooseface/">https://www.facebook.com/gooseface/</a></li>
</ul>

Join host Goose McGrath, a nomad entrepreneur and CEO of one of Australia's fastest-growing companies, on The Wild Goose Chase podcast. 

This isn't just any ordinary podcast, it's a journey towards creating an extraordinary life.

Goose will take you on a journey from being a broke, alcoholic drug addict living on an office floor to building multi 8-figure businesses and helping over 1,000 people start and grow their property portfolios. 

He'll share his knowledge and experiences, as well as expert advice and personal anecdotes, all aimed at helping you design the life of your dreams.

The Wild Goose Chase podcast is all about uncovering the tactics, tools, and strategies to grow your business, build wealth, and live a life by design. 

From business and real estate to technology, leadership, and mindset, we'll cover it all. 

But it's not just about the content, it's about the journey. Goose will share his thoughts, ideas, and "build in public" as he grows his own companies, and invite you to be a part of it.

The definition of a wild goose chase is a foolish pursuit of something unattainable. But, as Goose believes, to create an extraordinary life, you need to be in pursuit of something that most people think is unattainable, and many people will call you foolish. 

So, join us on this Wild Goose Chase, let's go after something extraordinary together. 

Expect to be inspired, challenged, and entertained as Goose shares his journey, and the journey of others, towards creating a life of freedom, choice, abundance and impact.

Don't miss out on this wild ride. Join us on The Wild Goose Chase podcast, where we'll chase after the impossible and make it a reality. It's time to take control of your life and build the business and wealth you've always dreamed of. See you on the show!

Join host Goose McGrath, a nomad entrepreneur and CEO of one of Australia's fastest-growing companies, on The Wild Goose Chase podcast. This isn't just any ordinary podcast, it's a journey towards creating an extraordinary life.
Goose will take you on a journey from being a broke, alcoholic drug addict living on an office floor to building multi 8-figure businesses and helping over 1,000 people start and grow their property portfolios. He'll share his knowledge and experiences, as well as expert advice and personal anecdotes, all aimed at helping you design the life of your dreams.
The Wild Goose Chase podcast is all about uncovering the tactics, tools, and strategies to grow your business, build wealth, and live a life by design. From business and real estate to technology, leadership, and mindset, we'll cover it all. But it's not just about the content, it's about the journey. Goose will share his thoughts, ideas, and "build in public" as he grows his own companies, and invite you to be a part of it.
The definition of a wild goose chase is a foolish pursuit of something unattainable. But, as Goose believes, to create an extraordinary life, you need to be in pursuit of something that most people think is unattainable, and many people will call you foolish. So, join us on this Wild Goose Chase, let's go after something extraordinary together. 
Expect to be inspired, challenged, and entertained as Goose shares his journey, and the journey of others, towards creating a life of freedom, choice, abundance and impact.
Don't miss out on this wild ride. Join us on The Wild Goose Chase podcast, where we'll chase after the impossible and make it a reality. It's time to take control of your life and build the business and wealth you've always dreamed of. See you on the show!