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Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherAuthor: Bill Gallagher
Do you dream of an easier way to scale and grow your business? Do you wish you didnt have to work so hard and put in as many hours? Do you find growth too slow, or hard to sustain? This podcastScaling Up Business with Bill Gallaghercan help you achieve and maintain the growth you want. A message from your host: Ive been in your shoes as a founder, CEO, and executive leader. Ive coached and trained many leaders just like you over more than 15 years to grow their businesses successfully and profitably. But more than that, Ive helped give them their time and sanity back. My core strength is making the growth process easier, faster, and way more fun. A dynamic thought leader, Bill talks with fascinating and brilliant guests each week, including visionary CEOs, trailblazing entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, renowned business strategists, and more. Broadly, each episode focuses on one of the four major decision areas every entrepreneur and company must get right: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. More specifically, the show explores topics such as: * Business Growth & Scaling. * Customer Experience & Marketing. * Innovation & Differentiation. * Leadership Development. * Delegation & Accountability. * Vision & Strategy. * Team Dynamics. * Hiring & Talent Management. * Company Culture. * Employee Engagement. * Crisis Management. * Effective Communication. * Influence & Persuasion. * Business Strategies. Running a business is ultimately about freedom. Subscribe to this podcast to learn how leaders like you can get your organizations moving in sync, create something significant, and still enjoy the ride. Subscribe if you want to elevate your business to unprecedented heights by tuning in to a masterclass in business excellence. For information on Bill Gallaghers coaching and training programs, and Scaling Up Workshops, visit www.ScalingCoach.com Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sell the Mission, Not the Product with Dan Grech
Episode 672
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
What story are you really telling; and is anyone listening?In this episode, Bill Gallagher is joined by Dan Grech, storyteller, strategist, and founder of BizHack Academy, to unpack the real reason most small businesses struggle: they skip the story and jump straight to the sell.Dan shares how storytelling builds emotional connection, why most entrepreneurs fail to clarify their message, and how safe spaces for vulnerability unlock real transformation. From strategy to execution, this conversation will help you rethink how you communicate, connect, and lead.Topics explored in this episode:(03:30) The Power of Storytelling in Business*Emphasis on emotional storytelling and the “why” behind a brand*Dan talks about how stories humanize a brand and build authentic connection.*He highlights the idea of ‘heart’ in storytelling(11:45) Teaching Strategy + Tactics*Dan explains the importance of combining big-picture strategy with technical execution*Discusses how people often jump into tactics without clarifying their message or audience*You can’t out-hustle a bad strategy(17:15) Why Most Small Businesses Struggle*Many don’t know how to tell their story*They try to mimic big brands, but it backfires*Small businesses must: sell the mission, not the product.(55:10) Creating Safe Space for Vulnerability*The best coaching relationships allow founders to admit fears, doubts, and confusion*Dan believes real transformation happens when people are seen and heard first*The most powerful thing we can do is sit with someone in their story and not try to fix it.Thanks to Dan Grech for being on the show!Dan’s website: https://dangrech.com/ & https://bizhack.com/Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangrechBill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshopBill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoachVisit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook:
