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Join Nigel, Cameron and Elliott Botterill - the father and sons trio behind Entrepreneurs Circle, who’ve generated over £100m in sales and helped thousands of businesses to grow. Expect proven tactics, honest conversations and the odd family disagreement!
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How do you stop a business from going bust? Start here.In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to make sure you don’t go bust, why so many business owners worry about going bankrupt, and the key numbers you must understand to stay in control.From knowing your break-even and improving cash flow visibility to building consistent customer acquisition, this is a practical episode to help you stay in control and keep your business secure.📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
Most business owners don’t lose deals because of bad offers… they lose them in the follow-up.In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to follow up without being pushy, why most business owners either don’t follow up enough or do it badly, and how to structure your sales process so chasing never feels awkward. From setting clear next steps and avoiding being ghosted to using value-based follow-up that actually gets responses, this is a practical episode to help you win more business and close more deals without feeling salesy.📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
We're sorry and thank you for everything...📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hur6WpGwRHFxLvEWfqr9A🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-growth-central-with-the-botterills/id1852018079
That one-star review just landed…and no matter how good you are - it still stings.But here’s the real problem: Most business owners make it WORSE from how they respond.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Exactly what to say (and what NOT to say)- How to protect your reputation fast- When you can get a review removed- How to turn a negative into a serious advantageBecause bad reviews aren’t going away…but handled properly, they can actually HELP your business.📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
Your Best Pay Day Sheet Download: https://linkto.ec/YourBestPayDayKnowing what to do next in your business isn’t the hard part… choosing what actually matters is.In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to decide what to focus on next, why so many entrepreneurs get pulled into low-impact tasks, and how to prioritise the activities that truly drive growth.From cutting distractions and focusing on sales to simple frameworks that move the needle faster, this is a practical episode to help you make better decisions and get real results from your time.📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
This week, we’re doing something different on Business Growth Central… a rapid-fire round of real business questions. Cameron and Elliott tackle a stack of topics submitted by business owners, including when to raise your prices, how much to spend on marketing, what to do when competitors undercut you, whether to fire difficult clients, when it’s time to hire, and what a “good” sales conversion rate actually looks like. A fast-paced episode packed with practical insights you can take straight back into your business. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the practical habits that help business owners get more done without extending their day. From time studies and protected focus blocks to eliminating distractions and stopping the faff, this is a straight-talking guide to becoming more productive and more effective. Time Tracker Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1It7D... 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
Struggling with low email open rates? In this episode of Business Growth Central, we break down how to get more people to open your emails - including the subject line strategies, positioning tweaks and simple email marketing changes that increase open rates fast. Email deliverability tools: MXToolBox: https://mxtoolbox.com/deliverability Mail Tester: https://www.mail-tester.comEmail List Cleaner: Klean13: https://www.klean13.com/📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hur6WpGwRHFxLvEWfqr9A 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-growth-central-with-the-botterills/id1852018079
Getting leads isn't the hard part... getting the right leads is. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down why your lead quality might be suffering, how to define what a “good” lead actually looks like, and the practical tweaks you can make to instantly improve it. From qualifying questions and smarter follow-up to sharper messaging, this is a hands-on guide to attracting prospects who actually want and can afford what you offer. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
If your business relies on sales calls, Zooms or discovery meetings, this episode will save you a huge amount of time and frustration. Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain why prospects don’t show up and the simple changes that dramatically increase show-up rates without chasing or awkward follow-ups. A fully practical episode designed to turn booked calls into real conversations. 🔗 Thank You Page Example: https://page.entrepreneurscircle.org/demo-thanks-adam📘 Free Show-Up Rate Playbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ArPRQlE0UqZ2KXmmPTmvHdwboWehDlV7fiGce6CyHE/edit?usp=sharing
What you saw on TV was only half the story. In this emergency bonus episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel and Sue go behind the scenes of Rich House Poor House to answer the questions everyone’s been asking - what was real, what was staged, what happened after filming, and why they agreed to do the show in the first place. An honest, behind-the-scenes debrief recorded straight after it aired.
Raising prices can increase profit - but it’s not the only lever, and it’s not always the best place to start. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explore the practical ways businesses can make significantly more money by improving how customers buy, not just what they’re charged. Real-world examples and ideas you can apply without risking customer backlash. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
Hiring a marketing agency sounds like the fast track to growth - until the invoices keep coming and the results don’t. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott dig into why so many business owners get burned by agencies, the warning signs to look out for before you hire one, and how to protect yourself from paying for activity instead of outcomes. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org.
Do family businesses actually work - or are they a disaster waiting to happen? In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott have an honest conversation about hiring family members, the hidden risks most people ignore, and the conditions that must be in place if it’s ever going to work. A real-world discussion from people who've lived it. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
How do you actually know if your business is doing well this week? In this episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple system they use to track what matters, spot problems early, and remove the stress of guessing how the business is really performing. 📥 Download the Scorecard Rules PDF here 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, it starts with clarity and focus. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to “lock in” for the year ahead - getting clear on what you actually want, cutting out distractions, and focusing on the habits and actions that truly move the needle in business.If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, you need more than vague goals and New Year’s resolutions. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott look back on the real wins, mistakes and lessons from 2025 - then explain how to turn those insights into better habits, clearer focus and smarter decisions for the year ahead. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org
Taking time off shouldn’t mean your business falls apart. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott discuss how business owners can take a proper holiday without guilt or stress - and why being able to step away is one of the clearest signs of a healthy business. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org.
If every enquiry you get is from someone trying to haggle you down, this episode is for you. Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to attract customers who value quality (not the cheapest price!) by changing where you fish and how you position yourself. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org.
Turning enquiries into sales shouldn’t feel pushy. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple changes in speed, positioning and follow-up to help you convert more leads into paying customers.
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