Best Systemisation Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Scenes of a 4-Year, £96K/Month Growth Story | Ep 383 47:34

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In this kickoff episode of Scaling Stories, Gary chats with Alex and Karl West, the brothers behind Westways Financial, who scaled from a bedroom to a £96,000/month firm in just 4 years, without a single paid ad. If you want predictable growth and more time freedom but feel stuck manually juggling leads and admin, this episode shows you how to fix …

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Systemise to Scale: How to Grow Without Becoming a Corporate Clone with Kevin Harrington 30:51

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Send us a text Is your business growing – or just getting busier? In this episode of Exit Insights, host Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to explore how SME business owners can achieve scalable growth without copying the clunky habits of big corporates. Too many owners try to grow by adding more people, more processes, and more…

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Episode 280 - Are You Down With OPP?! 12:42

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In this week’s episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi breaks down one of his favourite topics—creative financing—and how you can build a property portfolio even if you don’t have piles of cash sitting in the bank. From using OPM (Other People’s Money) to OPP (Other People’s Property), Arsh explains how investors can structure deals, raise capit…

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Culture Branding: How to Build a Company That Moves 56x Faster — with Nader Safinya 1:03:01

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In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, host Sam Penny sits down with Nader Safinya, founder of Black Ribbit and creator of the Culture Branding™ methodology — a powerful framework that bridges brand, culture, and leadership to accelerate decision-making and deepen loyalty inside and outside organisations. Over two decades, Nader has worke…

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Start with the End in Mind: Chris Everard on Building Exit-Ready Businesses 40:03

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Send us a text Chris Everard knows what it takes to build a business that sells. After starting and successfully exiting seven companies, he’s now helping others do the same as a Business Architect at Fabric Business Solutions. In this episode of Exit Insights, Chris shares the practical lessons he learned from 20+ years of exits, including: Why st…

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Why Hustle Culture is the Fastest Way to Stay Stuck | Ep 382 15:32

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If you want predictable growth and more freedom but feel stuck because hustle culture has you grinding nonstop, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard now: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ The hard truth about hustle culture and why it’s unsustainable ✅ 5 shifts to simplify, systemise, and scale…

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Series 4 Trailer | Systemise & Scale Podcast 1:24

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Welcome to the Systemise & Scale Podcast, where business growth meets life optimisation. If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur or lifestyle-driven individual, this channel is built for you. Because real success isn’t just about revenue; it’s about freedom, impact, and creating a life you don’t need a holiday from. I know what it feels like to get it …

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Culture That Sells: Chris Dyer on Transparency, Trust & Remote Leadership 52:27

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When it comes to building a business people actually want to buy, it’s not just about profits — it’s about people. In this episode, Chris Dyer, bestselling author, culture consultant and former CEO of PeopleG2, joins Sam Penny to unpack how company culture directly drives performance, profitability and business valuation. Long before remote work be…

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Episode 279 - How To Set Up & Protect Your Valuable Property Portfolio 10:58

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In this week’s episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi dives into one of the least “sexy” but most crucial topics in property investing—tax and inheritance planning. He explains how a simple misunderstanding of inheritance tax could cost families 40% of their assets twice, and reveals how you can protect your hard-earned wealth through smart str…

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Episode 278 - Don't Trust Dave Down The Pub 11:26

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In this week’s episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi shares a no-nonsense rant about why you should never take property advice from “Dave down the pub” or “Karen on Facebook.” He exposes how one investor nearly lost £250,000 by trusting hearsay about converting a single-let into an 8-bed HMO in Wolverhampton—without understanding licensing, pl…

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The Simple Email System That Delivers Weekly Appointments | Ep 381 17:00

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If you want more appointments and revenue but feel stuck because leads are slipping through the cracks, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard now: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ The real reason most advisers waste their lead list ✅ How to systemise follow-up using email marketing (without bei…

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Behaviour Drives Money: Hugh Massie on DNA Insights, Leadership, and Building Exponential Businesses 1:07:57

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What if the way you’re wired is silently driving every financial and business decision you make? In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, host Sam Penny sits down with Hugh Massie, founder of DNA Behavior International, to explore how our natural behavioural wiring influences money, decision-making, leadership, and ultimately the value of a…

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SME vs Corporate: Finding the Right Growth Path with Kevin Harrington 34:02

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Send us a text If you’re a business owner looking to scale, maximise your valuation, or plan your exit – this episode is a must-listen. Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to discuss why many SMEs lose their edge when they try to behave like corporates – and how to avoid it. They unpack the key inflection points in business growth…

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How to Build a Profitable Brokerage That Runs Without Stress Or Mess | Ep 380 16:37

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If you want to grow a profitable, freedom-led brokerage but feel stuck in chaos, stress, or manual processes, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 3-part blueprint to systemise your brokerage for profit and freedom ✅ Why most advisers stay stuck — …

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Jim Penman: From a $24 Lawn-Mowing Gig to a Global Franchise Empire 1:02:39

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What does it take to turn a side hustle into a household name? For Jim Penman, it started with mowing lawns for twenty-four dollars a week — and grew into Jim’s Group, one of the largest and most recognisable franchise networks in Australia and beyond. In this conversation, Jim shares the story of how he built a brand that now stretches across more…

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Episode 277 - Property Terror Stories - Never Buy Blind! 12:00

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In this week’s episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi unpacks a true property horror story—when an eager investor bought a block of flats at auction without viewing it, reading the legal pack properly, or checking the tenants. What seemed like a £205,000 bargain promising £33,000 annual income quickly spiraled into a nightmare of hidden arrears…

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Weaving Business and Wealth: The Fabric Approach to Exit Planning 27:17

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Send us a text Most business owners have heard of an IFA or a wealth manager. But what’s a family office – and why is it a game-changer when preparing for a business exit? In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to break down the real difference between IFAs, wealth managers, and private offices – and…

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Episode 276 - What Is Better - Purchase Readymade HMO or Convert To HMO? 13:17

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In this week's episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi breaks down one of the biggest debates in property investing, should you buy a ready-made HMO, or convert a single let into one yourself? With over 25 years of experience, Arsh lays out the pros, cons, and real-life risks that investors often overlook. From the allure of instant cash flow an…

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How to Save Hours & Scale Faster Using AI | Ep 379 13:04

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If you want to save time and scale your business but feel stuck because AI feels overwhelming or too risky, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ 5 powerful ways AI can streamline your systems, admin, and marketing ✅ The truth about AI "replacing" jobs …

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The Starting Point: Why Every Exit Begins with a Current State Assessment 35:35

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Send us a text Before you can maximise the value of your business or plan your succession, you need to know exactly where you stand today. In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington break down the importance of a current state assessment – the essential first step in exit planning. They explore: Why risk is the b…

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From Rock Bottom to Exit: John Williamson’s Journey with Construct Health 1:09:47

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What does it take to build a company, nearly lose it twice, and still walk away with a successful exit? In this episode, Sam Penny sits down with John Williamson, founder of Construct Health. John grew his physiotherapy business to 40 staff, faced near-bankruptcy during the mining downturn, and ultimately rebuilt, restructured, and sold his company…

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Episode 275 - How Would You Deal With This? 13:35

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In this week's episode of The Property Rebel: Arsh Ellahi shares one of the most chaotic weeks he’s faced in over 25 years of property investing. What started as a routine inspection spiraled into panic, with a housing officer declaring his building unsafe, scaring tenants into leaving, and even disconnecting a fully functional hot water tank. From…

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How Advisers Can Scale Content Without Doing More Work | Ep 378 12:06

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If you want consistent content that builds authority and drives leads, but feel stuck because it’s too time-consuming to manage across platforms, this episode shows you how to fix it. Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn’t talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Start growing with Active CRM, your complete client journey, …

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Beyond the Numbers: What Really Drives Business Valuation 24:11

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Send us a text What really drives business valuation – and how do you make your company truly exit-ready? In this episode of the Exit Insights podcast, host Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by regular guest Kevin Harrington to explore the crucial differences between financial optimisation and strategic value creation. Together, they break down: Wh…

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The 3 Hidden Habits Keeping Advisers Stuck Under £20k | Ep 377 10:10

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If you want to grow beyond £20k per month but feel stuck doing everything yourself, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book Your FREE 15-minute Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 3 silent killers holding most advisers back from scalable income ✅ How “doing the do” traps you in a self-employed job, not a b…

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From Cookies to Cash-Outs: Real Lessons in Building a Business That’s Exit-Ready 40:54

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Send us a text What if you discovered you weren’t building a business, but a lifestyle job – just when it was time to sell? Brandon Harris, serial entrepreneur and now business architect at Fabric, joins Exit Insights to share his journey from cookie start-up and gym ownership to guiding other owners on their exit preparation journey. In this episo…

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Episode 274 - The 16 Year Old Failure 26:05

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In this week's episode of The Property Rebel, Arsh Ellahi takes us back to one of the toughest days of his life — failing his GCSEs at 16 — and shares how that moment of “failure” became the foundation for resilience, grit, and ultimately, success. From the crushing disappointment of opening that envelope, to rebuilding confidence through the right…

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The Funnel Fix That Converts More Leads Into Clients | Episode 376 22:48

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If you want consistent leads that actually convert but feel stuck with poor landing pages and no real funnel strategy, this episode shows you how to fix it. 🎥 Watch the full walkthrough video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQgpWoaa5Fs Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn’t talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Sta…

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The Art of the Exit: How to Sell Smart and Buy Right with Broker Nathan Hulls 52:59

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What does it really take to sell your business for the best possible price—or to buy one without getting burned? In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, I sit down with Nathan Hulls, a seasoned business broker and exit advisor with Link Business Brokers. Nathan’s journey spans from starting his first lawn mowing business at 12, to running …

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From Confusion to Certainty: Why It Takes 3 Years to Get Your Business Exit-Ready 34:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Darryl Bates-Brownsword and Kevin Harrington unpack why it takes three years to prepare your business for a successful exit – and why starting early can make all the difference. You’ll learn: ✅ Why clean financials and documented governance are essential ✅ The role of intangibles like culture, IP, and brand in boosti…

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How to Navigate the Deal Without Getting Burned 18:10

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Buying a business isn’t just about reviewing a P&L and signing a contract. Too many investors discover after settlement that they’ve inherited hidden problems—missing systems, staff departures, or a culture that doesn’t fit. In this episode, Sam Penny (aka The Impossible Guy) breaks down the biggest risks buyers face, how to spot them early, and th…

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Episode 273 - From Hustle to Hands-Off: How to Systemise Your Property Business for Freedom 10:58

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In this episode of The Property Rebel, Arsh Ellahi dives into the journey from hustle to hands-off — showing you exactly how to systemise your property business for true freedom. From building reliable teams to implementing simple but powerful systems, Arsh shares how he now manages over a thousand tenants remotely from Dubai — and why you don’t ne…

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The 5 Essentials Advisers Must Have Before Running Ads | Ep 375 14:33

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If you want consistent, high-converting leads but feel stuck because your ads aren't working, this episode shows you how to fix it. Drowning in spreadsheets, missed follow-ups, or tech that doesn’t talk to each other? Stop firefighting. Start growing with Active CRM, your complete client journey, marketing, and sales system in one. 👉 Explore Active…

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The Broker’s Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before You List Your Business: With Sally Stuart 41:29

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Selling your business isn’t something you decide on Monday and complete by Friday — it’s a strategic, multi-step process that can take 12 months, 18 months, or even years to get right. In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, host Sam Penny sits down with returning guest Sally Stuart, one of Australia’s top business brokers specialising in …

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From Vision to Valuation: How a Business Architect Can Transform Your Exit with Kevin Harrington 22:51

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Send us a text What if preparing your business for sale was like designing your dream home? In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to unpack the role of a business architect – a professional who helps you create a clear vision, long-term plan, and the right sequence of actions to maximise your valuat…

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Episode 272 - Why Most People Will Never Make Real Money in Property – And How You Can Be the Exception 9:33

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Are you stuck in the start-stop cycle? Jumping from HMOs to buy-to-lets, then lease options, without gaining real traction? In this week's episode of The Property Rebel, Arsh Ellahi breaks down the biggest mistake property investors make: treating property like a 100-meter sprint instead of a marathon. After 25 years in the game, he shares why choo…

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Exit Ready or Just Tired? 21:14

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Too many business owners confuse burnout with readiness. Feeling exhausted after a tough year doesn’t mean your business is ready to sell—and waiting too long for the “perfect moment” can be just as costly. In this episode, Sam Penny breaks down how to know whether you’re truly exit ready or just tired, and the steps you can take to avoid one of th…

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SOPs That Don’t Suck: How to Create Systems Your Team Will Actually Use 34:15

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If your business SOPs are gathering dust in a shared drive, you’re not alone. Most small business owners know they should document their processes, but end up with overcomplicated manuals that no one reads — and that do nothing to stop the chaos. In this episode of Systemise One Thing, I’ll show you how to create Standard Operating Procedures that …

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Stop Losing Leads: The Trust-Building Blueprint for Advisers | Ep 374 10:49

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If you want consistent, high-quality clients but feel stuck because prospects don’t fully trust you yet, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ Discover the concept of “trust equity” and why it’s the new currency in financial services ✅ Learn how to speed up the…

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Inside the Broker’s Mind: How to Sell (or Buy) a Business the Right Way with Sherryn Deetlefs 38:39

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What really makes a business sellable — and what will turn buyers away? In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, I sit down with Sherryn Deetlefs, a LINK business broker who’s walked in the shoes of both sellers and buyers. Before moving into broking, Sherryn built and sold multiple businesses across hospitality, textiles, health, and desig…

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Why Every Business Buyer Needs to Know the Seller's Exit Plan! 23:56

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Most buyers fixate on the numbers—revenue, profit, multiples. But here’s what they miss: the seller’s exit plan is the X-ray. It reveals the true condition of the business, the handover risk, and whether you're about to inherit clarity or chaos. In this episode, Sam Penny pulls back the curtain on why a seller’s exit strategy—or lack of one—can mak…

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How Advisers Can Escape the Chaos With One Simple Ecosystem | Ep 373 11:53

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If you want consistent leads and more freedom but feel stuck doing everything yourself, from marketing to admin. This episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Take the Scale Scorecard: https://scorecard.systemise-scale.com/ What You'll Learn: ✅ The 5 steps to systemising your entire marketing for predictable growth ✅ Why most advisers stay stuck at £5–2…

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Episode 271 - Storytime - When A Property Deal Goes Wrong 19:31

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Ever had a council demand you replace 10 perfectly functional hand basins because they're 40mm too small? That's exactly what happened to Arsh Ellahi with Manchester City Council - and it's sparked a heated debate about HMO regulations gone mad. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Property Rebel, Arsh breaks down the absurdity of spending £1,500…

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Don’t Blow the Deal: How to Build a Sales Process That Makes Buyers Say “Yes” 25:10

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Even great businesses fail to sell; not because of poor performance, but because of a poor process. In this powerhouse episode, Sam Penny unpacks why buyers walk away from solid businesses and what sellers can do to stop the deal from slipping through their fingers. From pre-market prep to buyer handover, Sam walks you through the 5 critical stages…

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Episode 270 - Creative Financing - No Money Down Deals That Actually Work 13:33

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In this week's episode of The Property Rebel, Arsh breaks down the creative financing deal that most property investors miss — how he offered £20k ABOVE asking price and still created massive value through strategic planning permission. While 30+ investors saw 3 flats, Arsh saw 6 units + basement conversion potential. The difference? 25 years of ex…

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The 6 Lies Keeping Advisers Overworked & Underpaid | Ep 372 11:51

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If you want more freedom, profit, and consistency in your financial services business but feel stuck working 12-hour days for little progress, this episode shows you how to fix it. ➡️ Book your free 15-min Growth Audit: https://systemise-scale.com/audit What You'll Learn: ✅ The 6 common lies mortgage and financial advisers tell themselves — and how…

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The Fit Factor: How to Avoid Buying the Wrong Business 18:39

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Too many investors get seduced by EBITDA and end up buying the wrong business. In this episode, Sam Penny dives deep into what really matters when you're buying: fit. Because even a profitable business will eat you alive if the values, leadership style, or vision don’t align with you. Drawing from 25 years of real-world experience buying, building,…

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The Hard Truth About Freedom That Keeps Advisers Trapped | Ep 371 1:24:32

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If you want to build a business that funds your ideal lifestyle but feel stuck chasing income and trapped by your own systems, this episode shows you how to break free. I sit down with Jason Graystone to unpack what real freedom looks like for financial advisers, and why most people are going after it backwards. You’ll hear the raw, honest truth ab…

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Inside the Broker’s Mind: Why Buyers Walk (And What Really Sells a Business) 49:45

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Most business owners think their business will sell because of the numbers — the profit, the growth, the potential. But step into a business broker’s world, and you'll find that's not what kills deals. It’s fear. In this episode of Built to Sell | Built to Buy, host Sam Penny is joined by Australia’s #1 business broker Sally Stuart, who sold 35+ bu…

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Episode 269 - Deals Are Being Done 11:04

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In this breakdown, Arsh is sharing exactly how he structured a development deal in Wolverhampton without putting any of his own money in, secured development finance for the full £3.5M project cost, and why he believes deals CAN still be done in today's market. From vendor financing to RICS valuations to refinancing strategies – this is the step-by…