The Business Owner's Journey

Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business

Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your BusinessA masterclass on the 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He shows how to turn chaos into a focused business growth roadmap, build a sales engine and lead generation system for predictable revenue, and evolve from producer to leader using The Business Alignment System.Find Out:How the Five Stages map becomes your business growth roadmapWhat a sales engine and lead system need for predictable revenueWhich KPIs to track at each stageHow to evolve from founder-producer to builder to leaderWhen to hire leaders who own outcomes, not tasksHow The Business Alignment System guides small business scaleLinks:About Nick BerryRedesigned.BusinessThe Business Alignment SystemFree 90-Day Business Growth RoadmapFive Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey articleChapters 00:00 Navigating uncertainty 00:26 Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey 03:10 Founder to CEO time allocation 04:23 Stage 1: Sales Engine and market validation 08:23 Stage 2: Lead generation system for predictable revenue 12:14 Stage 3: Machine Builder with SOPs and delegation 17:05 Stage 4: Team Builder and leadership development 20:17 Stage 5: Legacy Builder and scaling options 26:18 Know your stage to set priorities 27:35 Business Alignment System map and compass 29:16 Build a 90 day business growth roadmap 32:04 Move forward Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders

Full Episode Page: Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business LeadersCaitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach and gamification specialist.Nick Berry explores how Caitlin uses gamification in business to turn disengaged employees into high‑performing, purpose‑driven teams. From 90‑day “quests” to streaks and mulligans, Caitlin reveals a practical framework that simplifies strategy, sparks motivation, and scales culture across global organizations.Find OutHow gamification drives team performance in 90 daysWhat builds confidence to tackle hard goalsThe four ways people “play” at workBest ways to design streaks, habits and mulligansWhen to launch your first 90‑day gamification questLinksBold Bird ConsultingCaitlin on LinkedInCaitlin on InstagramChapters 01:38 Caitlin Johnson’s Journey & Gamification in Business 02:14 Ikigai and Leadership Development 05:06 Overcoming Cynicism & Change 07:37 Gamification in Performance Coaching 10:33 Achieving Goals with Streaks & Mulligans 16:10 Gamer’s Mindset & Motivation 18:56 Success Stories in Business Growth 21:46 Game Player Psychology & Team Performance 30:58 Change Management with Game Design 35:18 Strategic Gamification for Employee Development 40:15 Business Growth and Goal Achievement 42:49 Implementing Gamification in Organizations Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand

Full Episode Page: Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal BrandSeth Donlin is a marketing and communications coach and founder of Seth Donlin Coaching.Personal branding is more than a logo; it is the story that convinces ideal clients you are their answer. In this fast‑moving conversation, host Nick Berry and Seth Donlin unpack why narrow messaging converts, how relatable anecdotes build instant trust, and when podcast guesting catapults you into expert territory. You will walk away ready to refine your voice, target with precision, and turn listeners into loyal customers.Find OutHow personal branding attracts and repels ideal clientsWhy narrow messaging beats trying to please everyoneBest audience targeting mix for sustainable growthWhat storytelling does to fast track trust and authorityWhen podcast guesting positions you as the go to expertCraft authentic messaging that converts without hypeLinksSeth Donlin CoachingSeth on LinkedInSeth on InstagramChapters 01:30 Personal Branding for Business Owners 07:30 Understanding Ideal Client and Audience Targeting 13:42 Authentic Personal Branding 19:00 Engaging Your Ideal Client with Brand Storytelling22:58 The Power of Storytelling in Personal Branding 26:29 Mirror Exposure Effect: Building Relatable Brands 28:58 Creating Relatable Messaging 31:19 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 34:57 Authenticity and Authority in Personal Branding 40:45 Storytelling Strategies for Business GrowthToo many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit

Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After ExitNick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership transfer, and Abby’s portfolio life model for a meaningful next chapter. Expect actionable insights and a few “never thought of that” moments.Find OutHow to prepare early for a smooth, profitable successionWhat values-based selling means for your exit priceWhether insiders or outsiders best match your exit goalsHer take on grooming leaders into confident successorsBest and worst ways to design a portfolio lifeLinksThe Leadership and Legacy GroupAn Insider’s Guide to Succession and ExitAbby Donnelly on LinkedInChapters 03:50 The Business Exit Transition Process 06:14 Identifying Successors 08:48 Financial Dynamics of Business Exit & Succession 12:00 Internal vs. External Successors 14:50 Leadership Transition & Successor Development 17:31 Portfolio Life Plan for Owners 20:20 Crafting Your Storyline for the Next Chapter 23:34 Recognizing Transferable Skills After Selling 31:34 Factors for a Successful Business Exit 33:46 Start with the End in Mind 37:46 The Challenge of Transitioning Out of Ownership 41:53 Ownership vs. Leadership in Succession Planning 45:09 The Holistic Approach to Business Succession and ExitToo many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t

Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’tEpisode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and if you plan to sell your business in the next decade - or just want the option - this conversation is your field manual.Find OutHow prep boosts sale price and peace of mindWhat exit planning timeline top sellers followWhether DIY deals match banker-led returnsHis take on valuation, fit and private equityThe worst timing mistake owners still repeatLinksMcCombie GroupDavid McCombie on LinkedInMcCombie Group YouTube ChannelMcCombie Group InsightsChapters 01:00 The Middle Market and Business Valuation 03:38 Top Seller Mistakes in Selling Your Business 05:56 Why Professional M&A Advisors Matter in Business Exits 08:13 Emotional Dynamics of Selling a Company 10:45 Navigating Buyer-Seller Relationships in M&A 12:11 The Role of Fit and Alignment in Business Exits 14:50 Psychological Aspects of the Business Exit Journey 18:58 Preparing for a Successful Business Sale and Exit Planning 21:23 Strategic Planning for Business Growth and Exit 23:46 Maximizing Value in Business TransactionsToo many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday. Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge