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ScaleX™ Insider Podcast

Brendan McGurgan

My name is Brendan McGurgan and I am immersed in the world of scaleup businesses. In 2020, myself and business partner Claire Colvin co-founded Simple Scaling with the sole purpose of inspiring and enabling millions of ambitious leaders to scale with purpose. Over the past two years we have researched and examined our success and the success of those who have "been there and done it" to create the 10 Principles of Scaling which is enshrined in our ScaleX™ Framework. As an extension of this we have

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02:35

[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Scaling Mindset: Achieve Big...

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2026/04/10

Scaling mindset in action – In this bite-size clip, John Assaraf, world-renowned high-performance coach, behavioral neuroscience expert, and author of Innercise, shares how leaders and entrepreneurs can develop a scaling mindset to turn audacious visions into achievable goals. If you're an SME or B2B leader looking to grow your business systematically, this clip gives practical steps to move from a 3-year vision to a 30-day action plan with clarity and confidence. John explains the full process:

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03:49

[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Scaling Mindset: Vision, Unseen...

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2026/04/10

In this bite-size clip, John Assaraf, high-performance success coach and author of Innercise, shares the foundational principles behind scaling multi-million-pound businesses and how to apply them to your own SME or B2B venture. With experience growing Re/Max of Indiana to $4.5 billion in sales and 1,200 sales associates, John reveals why the scaling mindset starts with a bold vision—even when you don't yet know the "how." If you're an SME leader, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to scale

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01:07:56

[REPLAY - From the archive] John Assaraf: Inner...

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2026/04/08

Inner Sizing unlocks your brain's hidden power. In this episode, John Assaraf explains how Inner Sizing neuroscience trains your neuromuscles and how the right strategy can transform SME scaling. John scaled RE/MAX Indiana to $4.5B with 1,200 salespeople and shares his powerful framework for moving from interested to committed, plus the "800-pound gorilla" that controls 95% of your decisions. 🚀 ELEVATE FOUNDING COHORT NOW OPEN 🚀 Stop gathering ideas and start installing structure. Enrollment is

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03:00

[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Becoming a Recognised Expert...

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2026/03/27

Becoming a recognised expert for SMEs – In this clip, Dorie Clark, bestselling author of Stand Out and The Long Game, explains why establishing yourself as a recognised expert is one of the most powerful strategies for SME and B2B leaders seeking to scale. If you're an SME or B2B leader struggling to differentiate your business in a world of low-cost services and AI-powered competition, this episode gives you actionable insights on building authority, commanding premium pricing, and creating a brand

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02:18

[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Long Game Strategy for SMEs with...

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2026/03/27

Long game strategy for SMEs – In this clip, Dorie Clark, world-renowned business thinker and author of The Long Game, explains why long game thinking is not always the default answer for SME and B2B leaders and how to apply it strategically. If you're an SME leader or B2B founder navigating growth, cash flow pressure, and scaling decisions, this episode breaks down when to prioritise long term strategy and when short-term execution is essential for survival. Dorie challenges the assumption that the

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54:43

Long Game Strategy for SMEs: Scale Your Business with...

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2026/03/25

Long game strategy for SMEs and B2B leaders is the difference between burnout and building a scalable, purposeful business. In this episode of the ScaleX Insider Podcast, Dorie Clark shares how long game thinking, long term strategy, and scaling with purpose help SME leaders and B2B founders achieve exponential growth — not just short-term wins. If you're an SME leader, B2B founder, or scaling business owner feeling stuck between short-term pressure and long-term vision, this episode breaks down how

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59:57

Cognitive Periodisation for Leaders: Boost Focus &...

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2026/03/18

Unlock the power of cognitive periodisation and calendar architecture to boost focus, performance, and sustainable business growth. In this episode, Brendan McGurgan talks with Clint Rahe about how leaders, founders, and SMEs can train their minds like elite athletes to scale their business without burning out. From intentional routines and physical exercise to micro-recovery and peak performance, this episode is packed with practical strategies for high-performing professionals. ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 –

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01:53

[ScaleX Bite-Size] - AI Tech Stack Essentials with...

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2026/03/13

AI Tech Stack Essentials – in this clip, Evan Ryan, founder of Teammate AI, explains how SME leaders can use Gemini, Claude and ChatGPT to automate mundane tasks and drive real productivity. If you're an SME or B2B leader struggling to get your team using AI effectively, this episode is packed with practical insights. Evan dives into the differences between the three major AI platforms, why each has unique strengths, and how they can be applied to real business workflows. From PDFs and analytics to

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02:56

[ScaleX Bite-Size] - AI Leadership Mistakes with Evan...

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2026/03/13

AI Leadership Mistakes – in this clip, Evan Ryan, founder of Teammate AI, shares the single most surprising ways SMB leaders have used AI over the past year—and why many get it wrong. If you're an SME or B2B leader navigating AI adoption, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Evan explains the common gap between leadership excitement for AI and team readiness. From adopting multiple tools at once to attempting "AI-first" initiatives without freeing up your team, he highlights how

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48:32

AI for SMEs: Unlock Team Productivity with Evan Ryan

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2026/03/11

AI for SMEs is transforming the way businesses operate, and in this episode, Evan Ryan, founder of Teammate AI, explains how small and medium-sized enterprises can scale faster, smarter, and more efficiently using artificial intelligence. Over the past five years, Evan has helped hundreds of businesses save millions of hours by applying AI to everyday tasks and complex processes, from SEO and content creation to invoice reconciliation and CV screening. Key Takeaways for SME Leaders: How to start

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07:02

[ScaleX Bite-Size] Amy Edmondson:Psychological safety...

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2026/03/06

Psychological safety is the cornerstone of effective, innovative teams. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, explains why psychological safety is one of the strongest predictors of team performance and learning. In this episode, Amy shares practical strategies for leaders to create safe, high-performing environments where teams can speak up, share ideas, and take thoughtful risks. If your team avoids risk or only delivers "green updates," they

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03:07

[ScaleX Bite-Size] Psychological safety tips: How...

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2026/03/06

Psychological safety is essential for learning, innovation, and high-performing teams. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, explains why creating psychologically safe environments enables teams to embrace both success and failure. In this episode, Amy shares strategies for leaders to foster learning cultures where "red updates"—mistakes, problems, and risks—become opportunities for growth. If your team only reports green—good news, progress, and

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02:28

[ScaleX Bite-Size] Rhett Power: Self-Talk Is Your...

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2026/02/27

Rhett Power explains why self-talk isn't just personal — it's a business operating system. In this ScaleX™ Insider clip, Rhett shares how introducing the concept from his book Headamentals into a team retreat unlocked deeper trust, vulnerability, and performance. THE REAL STICKING POINT: Most leaders underestimate how much old narratives and internal stories shape behaviour at work. Self-talk is an operating system. And it's either helping performance — or quietly sabotaging it. THE BIG INSIGHT:

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48:23

Rhett Power: The Mental Battle Every Scaling Founder...

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2026/02/25

What if the real bottleneck to scale isn't strategy, capital, or market conditions — but the voice inside the founder's head? In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by six-time founder, executive coach, Forbes columnist, and author of Headamentals, Rhett Power, for a powerful conversation on self-leadership, accountability, and the internal narratives that shape external results. Rhett shares hard-earned lessons from building and exiting multiple companies, revealing how

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06:31

[ScaleX Bite-Size] Dr. Tony Bridwell: Visionaries...

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2026/02/13

Dr. Tony Bridwell, organisational behaviourist and culture expert, reveals why true visionary leaders succeed — it's not about chasing the next shiny thing, it's about disciplined consistency. THE COMMON MISCONCEPTION: We idolise Elon Musks and Steve Jobs — the "shiny new thing" creators — assuming visionaries are only those who constantly innovate. THE BIG INSIGHT: Successful scaling leaders stick to what works. They combine clarity and predictability with selective innovation. Growth isn't about

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01:09:45

Dr. Tony Bridwell: Predictable Success Starts with...

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2026/02/11

Build a culture that drives predictable, scalable success Dr. Tony Bridwell, organisational behaviourist and people optimisation expert, explains why most leaders and founders struggle to scale their organisations: they underestimate the power of culture and its role in producing predictable outcomes. Scaling with purpose means creating a culture that aligns your people, mindsets, and processes so your business grows sustainably—without burning out your team or yourself. THE PROBLEM: Leaders

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[ScaleX Bite-Size] Jonathan B. Smith: The Most...

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2026/02/06

Stop wasting time on deals that will never close. Jonathan B. Smith (JBS), expert EOS implementer trained by Chris Voss, reveals the most effective question in sales negotiation: Proof of Life. Are you being played for a fool? Are you just another bid, or are they actually going to consider you as a serious player for this business? So many entrepreneurs say "we're going to get it, we're going to get it, we're going to get it"—then they don't get the deal. THE PROOF OF LIFE QUESTION: "Of all

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04:54

[ScaleX Bite-Size] Jonathan B. Smith: Master...

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2026/02/06

Master tactical empathy with the Core Four foundational tools. Jonathan B. Smith (JBS), expert EOS implementer trained by Chris Voss, reveals the four skills that form the basis for every successful negotiation. If you just learn these four tools, you have the foundation for tactical empathy. Everything else builds on this. THE CORE FOUR: #1: LABELS Start with: "It sounds like..." "It looks like..." "It feels like..." "It seems like..." You have an intuition about what's going on—verbalise that

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01:44

[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Claire Colvin: Confidence Isn't...

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2026/01/23

In this standout episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by Claire Colvin — business partner, leadership strategist, and expert in scaling people-centred businesses — to unpack one of the most powerful insights from Season 18: how presence, confidence, and intentionality can transform the way leaders show up. Claire reflects on a key message shared by guest Jim Murphy about confidence — and why all the usual advice around nutrition, sleep, exercise, and relationships, while important,

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40:50

Claire Colvin Wraps Season 18: Insights Every Leader...

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2026/01/21

In this standout Season 18 wrap-up of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by Claire Colvin — business partner, leadership strategist, and expert in scaling people-centred businesses — to reflect on the most powerful themes, insights, and lessons from the season. Claire shares the key takeaways from conversations with high-performing leaders, founders, and experts, highlighting what drives success, authenticity, and growth in both business and life. From courage and confidence to presence,

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