
ScaleX™ Insider Podcast
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 created the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast. Every week I will be having fascinating conversations with authors, change makers and business leaders on one or more of the ScaleX™ Principles to support you on your journey to success. I believe passionately in business scaleup and most importantly the wellbeing of you - the aspirational scaleup leader. New episodes on Wednesdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate, review and share the podcast if you enjoy it. For more information go to: www.simplescaling.com.
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In this heartfelt and high-value episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan sits down with sibling co-founders Clare and Paul Vallely of Kukoon, a global e-commerce business born out of humble beginnings in Northern Ireland. What started as a side hustle selling leftover rugs on eBay has transformed
In this reflective and uplifting episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan is joined once again by Claire Colvin — strategic advisor, leadership coach, and longtime friend of the ScaleX community — to recap the standout moments, lessons, and voices from Season 16. From climbing 26 peaks across Irela

[REPLAY - from the archive] How Navy SEAL Larry Yatch Trains Elite Leaders to Stay Calm Under Fire
How Navy SEAL Larry Yatch Trains Elite Leaders to Stay Calm Under Fire In this high-impact episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan speaks with Larry Yatch — retired Navy SEAL officer, elite leadership strategist, and founder of SEAL Team Leaders. After leading hundreds of critical missions, Larry

[REPLAY - from the archive] How Susie Ma Scaled Tropic Skincare With Purpose, Resilience and Profit
How Susie Ma Scaled Tropic Skincare With Purpose, Resilience and Profit In this episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, host Brendan McGurgan sits down with Susie Ma, founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty brands and a shining example of purpose-led entrepreneurship. From launching T

Simon Squibb: The Hard Truth About Scaling: Why Purpose, Not Profit, Builds Real Businesses
In this unmissable episode of ScaleX Insider, host Benny McGurgan sits down with serial entrepreneur and HelpBank founder Simon Squibb to unpack the myths of hard work, the lies we inherit about success, and the power of rediscovering your dream. You’ll Learn: · Why most business owners don’t scale (and what to do inst
In this energising episode of the ScaleX™ Insider Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Alisa Cohn — executive coach, former CFO, and author of the highly acclaimed book From Start-Up to Grown-Up. Named the #1 Startup Coach in the world by Thinkers50 and a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Alisa has