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Working On It

Brad Staines
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Positive Thinking
Mindset Coaching
Sales
Personal Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Personal Branding
Customer Experience
Self-Reflection
Time Management
Business Growth
Vision
Service-Based Businesses
Burnout
Mindset
Motivational Speaking
Goals
Nutrition
Digital Workforce

What if growing your business didn’t mean sacrificing your time, your health, or your freedom? Working On It is the podcast for service-based founders who want to scale without burning out. Each episode brings you honest conversations with experts, operators, and mentors - the same kind of people who’ve helped shape successful businesses from the inside out. We dive into the systems, strategies, ... more

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In this episode, Brad sits down with Ben King, founder of King's Window Cleaning and Verpa, to unpack his incredible entrepreneurial journey. From starting with a single squeegee and a free set of Vista business cards to scaling a business on track f... more

In this thought-provoking episode, Brad explores the delicate balance between ambition and contentment following a profound conversation with entrepreneur Will Polston. Reflecting on the common cycle of sacrificing health and relationships for financ... more

In this episode, Brad sits down with Harry Harvey, the entrepreneur behind Garage Style and Proven Content Club. Harry shares his remarkable journey from selling crafting knives on eBay during a Mercedes apprenticeship to building a premier garage ma... more

In this candid episode, Brad sits down with George McLennan, a former professional footballer turned founder of G Mac Gardens. After ten years in professional football, highlighted by a league title win with Cheltenham, injuries, performance anxiety,... more

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Will Polston
Business strategist, performance coach, TEDx speaker, author of North Star Thinking
Episode: The Price of "More": Why Winning Doesn't Always Satisfy
George McLennan
Owner of G Mac Gardens, former professional footballer
G Mac Gardens
Episode: Leveling Up: Lessons in Resilience and Leadership with George McLennan
Jacob Lockwood
Founder of Lockwood clothing line, former Coldstream Guards
Lockwood Brand
Episode: Handwritten Letters to the King: Inside the Lockwood Clothing Brand
John Holliday
Business owner and finance expert discussed as the guest
Pocknell's Group
Episode: From Scarcity to Seven Figures: Scaling a Business by Mastering Your Numbers
Penny Ford
Founder of Brilliant Beyond Belief; former school founder and leader
Brilliant Beyond Belief
Episode: Leading Beyond Your Limits - with Penny Ford
Daidree Tofano
Executive voice and presence coach with a background in opera and genomics
Impact Voice Coaching
Episode: The Instrument Of Leadership: How To Unlock Your Voice's Power - with Daidree Tofano
Lee Russell
Founder of Minimal Viable Launch; AI expert
Minimal Viable Launch
Episode: The Moving Middle: Debunking AI Hype with Applied Innovation
Byron Munford
Health and performance coach, competitive weight lifter, founder of Lifestyle Revolution
Lifestyle Revolution
Episode: The Six Pillars of High Performance: Health, Mindset, and Resilience with Byron Munford
Brad Jones
Founder/CEO of Imperium Group (electricians and property services)
Imperium Group
Episode: From a VW Polo to a £10M Electrical Empire

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Brad Staines
Host of Working On It; appears as a central organizer and guide for episodes focused on scale, leadership, and practical systems.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Great podcast for business owners!

    Thanks Brad. Loved your first episode with Gillian Palmer ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess White YogiTribe / Spark
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    All round great guy Brad Staines is the perfect host for this business based podcast.

    He knows the ups and downs of running a service-based business and as a result has attracted some fantastic guests. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith West - Create your EDGE
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Insightful guest mix that blends hands-on ops with growth strategy.
Host brings practical, no-fluff guidance that listeners can implement.
Strong emphasis on health, time management, and sustainable scaling.
Guests often share frameworks useful for service businesses.

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From Scarcity to Seven Figures: Scaling a Business by Mastering Your Numbers
Q: Take us back a little bit. So what got you into finance originally?
I didn't want to go into finance; I initially wanted to be a stockbroker and make money, but ended up in accounting by circumstance and curiosity, gradually discovering a passion for helping businesses grow beyond the numbers.
Leveling Up: Lessons in Resilience and Leadership with George McLennan
Q: What were the biggest hurdles early on and how did you overcome them?
He describes low points like delivering meals while starting the business, mental health challenges, and learning to take opportunities, as well as the mindset shift to embrace risk and learn by doing.
Leveling Up: Lessons in Resilience and Leadership with George McLennan
Q: Who is George McLennan and what does G Mac Gardens do?
George explains his transition from football to running a family lawn-care business, evolving from knocking on doors with a single mower to operating multiple vans and securing larger contracts.
The Secret to Radical Focus: Ditching Disparity for Discipline
Q: What framework does Byron suggest for adopting new health behaviors?
He recommends identifying the future self you want to become, mapping out that future, and habit-stacking actions so that each small step naturally leads to the next, reinforcing consistency and identity change.
The Secret to Radical Focus: Ditching Disparity for Discipline
Q: What role does sleep play in performance according to Byron?
Sleep quality directly affects memory, focus, energy, and decision-making, with practical steps like optimizing sleep duration, REM cycles, and circadian rhythm to improve daily performance.

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This show focuses on service-based founders aiming to scale without sacrificing health, time, or freedom. Episodes commonly explore leadership, high-performance habits, practical systems for growth, and the human side of entrepreneurship—glimpses into mindset, routines, and culture that keep teams productive without demanding founders' constant presence. Noteworthy is the mix of hands-on operators, growth-focused mentors, and industry-specific stories—from trades to tech—paired with actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and community-driven strategies for sustainable scale.

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Recent guests on Working On It include:

1. Will Polston
2. George McLennan
3. Jacob Lockwood
4. John Holliday
5. Penny Ford
6. Daidree Tofano
7. Lee Russell
8. Byron Munford

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