How Richard Harpin Scaled HomeServe to Billions: 9 Steps to Entrepreneurial Success

In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, Brendan McGurgan speaks with Richard Harpin, founder of HomeServe and author of How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps. Richard shares his extraordinary journey from childhood entrepreneur to building a multi-billion-pound global business. Discover: ✅ The brutal lessons from near-bankruptcy ✅ How to copy, pivot, and find your magic business model ✅ Why hiring local talent is the key to global success ✅ How to build resilience, persistence, and entrepreneurial grit ✅ The real power of a “Not To Do” list for scaling ✅ Why mentoring and hiring your replacement can transform your leadership If you’re an SME leader, this episode is packed with practical steps and inspiring insights to help you scale with purpose. 🧭 About Simple Scaling & ScaleX™ Insider Podcast ScaleX™ is a platform designed to help SME leaders scale with purpose using the proven ScaleX™ Framework. Hosted by Brendan McGurgan, the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast brings insights from world-class entrepreneurs and business thinkers. If you're an SME leader who wants help to scale with purpose and a proven plan and framework to get there, here's two ways you can work with us: 👉 Join our Northern Ireland ScaleX Accelerator Programme in 2026! (For SME leaders generating £2m–30m annually.) Since 2020, we've run a 12-month group coaching programme designed for CEOs, founders, and MDs of SMEs who want to scale their business, their own leadership, their teams, and their value proposition. In 90 days, we'll spot the bottlenecks stopping you and devise a plan to achieve limitless business. 🌐 Richard Harpin Contact Details Website: https://harpin.com Business Leader: https://businessleader.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-harpin-5123a723/ Instagram: (no public profile found — recommend just using LinkedIn and website) Newsletter sign-up (coming soon via harpin.com) Book: How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps (check site for updates) 🌐 Simple Scaling Contact Details Website: https://simplescaling.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-scaling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_scaling/ Email: hello@simplescaling.com #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #RichardHarpin #ScaleXInsider