This week’s scale-up confession comes from Harriet, a CEO of a growing SaaS company that provides cybersecurity risk assessment software for professional services firms.

Responding to Harriet's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/] Jo Harley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/] - Co-Founder of Korero and Greg Wellman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjackwellman/]- Co-Founder of Agora Talent to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/

Jo Harley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/

Greg Wellman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjackwellman/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

We’re struggling to keep good people – how do we attract and hang on to top talent?

This week’s Scale-up Confession comes from Luke, who runs a SaaS company that provides HR and payroll automation software. Responding to Luke's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson and fractional CFO Pete Donnell to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/

Pete Donnell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-donell-0508272b/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

Our teams don’t understand each other – how do we get on the same page?

This week’s Scale-up Confession comes from Ed, the founder of a software business focused on supporting financial advisory firms with performance analytics. Responding to Ed's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/] and technologist Tim Palmer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/] , to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/

Tim Palmer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

We keep missing milestones – how do we hit deadlines on time?

This week’s Scale-Up Confession comes from Sophie, who runs a software company that specialises in project cost estimation tools for architecture firms. Responding to Sophie's letter, Rob is joined by Korero's Leadership Team - Jo Harley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/], Steve Kennaird [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kennaird/] and Sean McSweeney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcsweeney-b624b7122/] to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Jo Harley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmhitchcock/

Steve Kennaird - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kennaird/

Sean McSweeney - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcsweeney-b624b7122/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

Our team is stepping on each other's toes - how do we clarify roles?

This week’s Scale-Up Confession comes from James, who runs a software company that simplifies compliance management for mid-sized manufacturers. Responding to James’ letter, Rob is joined by EOS Implementer Darren Hitchcock and Mick Gosset, Founder of Jointflows [https://jointflows.com/]- a sales cycle software, to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Darren Hitchcock- https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmhitchcock/

Mick Gosset - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickaelgosset/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

Our company sales pipeline is drying up - how do we bring in new leads? 

This week’s Scale-Up Confession comes from Tom, the founder of a SaaS company specialising in workflow automation tools for construction firms. Responding to Tom’s letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/] and technologist Tim Palmer, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/] to discuss possible solutions.

Thanks to our panellists:

Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/

Tim Palmer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

Our customers are jumping ship to competitors - what should we do? 

This week’s scale-up confession comes from Emma, an entrepreneur running a growing eco-conscious marketing consultancy. Responding to the letter, Rob explores how misalignments within Emma’s leadership team seem to be paralysing decision-making, impacting morale and which components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) are most likely to offer a solution.

Connect with Us:

Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode).

You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

What do I do when my team can't agree?

Jonathan Dunn is Co-owner and CEO of Initium Corporate Finance, with 25+ years of experience in the UK and international M&A market.

In this episode of the First-time Founders podcast, Jonathan explains why selling your business may be the most challenging experience of your working life but how - with the right preparation - it can also be the most rewarding. We also cover how you can:

- Understand, shape and maximise the true value in your business prior to an exit
- Secure the best possible deal terms when the right time comes to sell; and
- Achieve freedom, create lasting impact, and exceed your expectations post-sale.

Interested viewers can reach Jonathan via https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandunn3/ and Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk (or to book some free time with Rob, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

What will it take to sell your business for £10m or more?

Simon Vella [https://www.eosworldwide.com/simon-vella] is a Certified EOS Implementer with 20+ years experience holding various senior leadership roles in the ICT industry.  He credits EOS with allowing him to transform his last company together with its leadership team, scaling from 24 to 50 employees and doubling financial results.

Simon will be hosting a masterclass at the EOS European Conference on 27 September in London titled "Getting your Vision Shared by All" (09:30-10:15, Break Out 2). In this episode of the First-time Founders Podcast, Simon previews some of the big ideas to be covered in that session.

Get your ticket here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eosworldwide/1227926 (ask your EOS Implementer for their discount code for 40% (c. £200) off or please feel free to use code "EOSI-RobL" if you don't have one). You can also connect with Simon on LinkedIn, via https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-vella/.

How can you get your Vision 'shared by all'? (Preview of Simon Vella's EOS Europe Community Conference workshop)

Sylvie Milverton is Co-founder and CEO of Lynx Educate (a learning benefit platform to help companies retain workers by differentiating their benefits offering) and Host of Talent is Everywhere Podcast. Sylvie and her team are backed by leading investors in the EdTech and Future of Work space, including Rethink, Emerge, Southern New Hampshire University and Brighteye Ventures. Her customer list includes well-known logos such as Deliveroo and Lynx Educate has been voted Top 200 European EdTech startups (Holon IQ) and Top 20 EdTech startups globally (ASU GSV).

Before co-founding Lynx Educate, Sylvie spent her career in various Finance seats, growing and operating international education companies in Latin America and Europe. So, in this episode of the First-time Founders Podcast, we discuss how and why she stepped out of being an employee finance executive and into being a ‘visionary’ founder leader - and what she’s learned through her unusual entrepreneurial journey.

Interested viewers can reach Sylvie via https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviemilverton/ and Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk (or to book some free time with Rob, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard). Alternatively, if you’d prefer Rob to send you a free copy of Traction (the book by Gino Wickman which explains The Entrepreneurial Operating System) just complete the form here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-giveaway?implementer_email=rob.liddiard@eosworldwide.com

The CFO who became a Visionary Founder

Scale-up Confessions is a show which explores the realities of leading an owner-managed business and shares the tips, tools and tricks of great SMB operators.