How to value a business: the UK founder-CEO guide
You paid for your company twice: once with money, once with your life. The buyer priced neither. Here is what
E372 | Oliver Cummings: left Goldman Sachs for a 4-person startup. built a 60,000 expert network
This week Oliver Cummings , CEO of Nurole, came and had a chat with me on the pod. 60,000 board level experts
The Executive Team Trap: Why Size Could Be Your Biggest Problem
Shrink your executive team to restore decisions, moving wider delivery leadership and future strategy into separate, purpose-built groups.
Prices up 50%. One customer left.
Raise prices before chasing growth: charging properly can improve margin without adding customers, people or delivery.
How do I stop being the bottleneck? A 90-day plan
Move decision authority, context and accountability out of your head with a practical 90-day plan.
Plan on a page: how to turn strategy into one page your leadership team will actually use
Turn strategy into one memorable page with clear choices, numbers, owners and three to five quarterly priorities.
What is a daily huddle (and why is it important?)
Daily huddles: 15-minute meetings to align teams, tackle blockers, and boost accountability.
EOS vs Scaling Up: which operating system should you choose?
Compare EOS simplicity with Scaling Up's wider disciplines for people, strategy, execution and cash.
Why founders are miserable running their own companies
See why constant checking, laptop holidays and founder dependence make running your own company miserable.
Scaling a business: 5 mistakes companies make during rapid growth
As a fast-moving CEO, you’ve defined your customer, clarified their problem, and launched a strategic MVP.
