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Apr 14, 2022

Quality Leads in 27 Seconds

Apr 14, 2022

That's Nifty

Apr 14, 2022

Behind The Scenes: EC's Tesla Giveaway

Apr 14, 2022

Just Send It

Jan 26, 2022

You get to choose...

Jan 12, 2022

Just Turn Up

Dec 15, 2021

Return of the R.U.C

Dec 15, 2021

The Need For Speed

Dec 15, 2021

Put It In Your Diary

Dec 15, 2021

Staff... They're All Different

Dec 15, 2021

No! Just Say No!

Nov 23, 2021

The Most HATED Sales Trainer

Nov 23, 2021

I Get Knocked Down

Nov 23, 2021

The Pool Guy

Nov 23, 2021

The £70 Million Business

Nov 22, 2021

Awards Finalists

Nov 22, 2021

Making Your Website Win

Nov 22, 2021

Deadlines Get Things Done!

Nov 22, 2021

Lights, Camera, Action

Nov 22, 2021

Perfecting Your Splits

Nov 22, 2021

Great Business, Highly Reccomend

Nov 22, 2021

The Envelope That Changed EVERYTHING

Nov 22, 2021

They've Done F*ck All About It

Nov 22, 2021

Social Media - A Very Interesting Phenomenon

Nov 22, 2021

Stand Out From The Crowd

Nov 22, 2021

Live From Wembley

Nov 22, 2021

Be More Gareth

Nov 22, 2021

You're The Secret Sauce

Nov 22, 2021

Perfect Your Swing!

Nov 22, 2021

Are You On The Right Track?

Nov 22, 2021

Email is NOT Dead

May 6, 2021

It's All Your Fault

What's the most photographed thing at EC HQ?

- The welcome sign?
- The massive sofa?
- Our scoreboard wall?
- Matt the Butler's beautiful face?

Nope.

Even better.

Discover what gets people buzzing in this week's episode of our weekly podcast, Business Growth Central.

CLUE: It's your fault!

Apr 29, 2021

Botty's Book Club (Part 2)

Part two of Nigel's list of essential reading.

Nigel discusses the remaining six books on his top 13 list. There might be something in there for you.

Apr 22, 2021

Botty's Book Club (Part 1)

"What do you recommend?"...

... is a question Nigel is asked A LOT when it comes to business books.

So, this week's episode of our weekly podcast (Business Growth Central) was filmed in Nigel's library where he reveals the first 7 of his Top 13 essential books for business owners.

Having read well over 1,000 books, Nigel is more than equipped to give you the inside scoop on the best books that will help you develop and grow your business.

Discover what they are here...

Apr 15, 2021

Tweak the tiller, adjust your course

In this week's episode, Nigel is telling a story that may (on the surface of it) not seem very BGC worthy.

But there's a lesson you should take on board to make sure you don't fall into this trap...

Apr 8, 2021

Virtual Assistants - Outsourcing your to-do list

In the words of Sir Elton John: "There's more to do than can ever be done".

Ever feel like that?

Is your to-do list never-ending?

Do you hope and pray for a page full of green ticks?

Are you a pro at procrastination?

If you answered 'YES' to any of the above, then this week's episode of our weekly podcast (Business Growth Central) is for you.

Join Nigel and his special guest as they explore how you can get more done, how you can turn that long list into a thing of the past and ensure you're working on the right things that will have the biggest impact on your business...

Apr 1, 2021

The 4 Critical Questions (That Your Website Must Address)

Are your website visitors engaged or disengaged? No idea?

FACT: The majority of small business sites are useless at capturing the attention of their visitors...

Make sure you're not one of 'em!

Check out this week's episode of our weekly podcast (Business Growth Central) to learn the critical steps you must take to avoid falling into the 'useless website' camp.

Mar 25, 2021

Busy Doing The Right Things

In 2003, Nigel left his six-figure salary in the corporate world to setup his own business.

Just three months into his entrepreneurial journey, he discovered a key principle that he attributes to his success.

He still uses this principle today. Every day.

Check out this week's episode of our weekly podcast (Business Growth Central) to learn the founding principle of EC that will help you to create the business (and lifestyle) you always dreamed of.

Mar 18, 2021

Your Next Facebook Ads Campaign

If you:

- Are currently using Facebook Ads
- Have ever dabbled in Facebook Ads
- Have given up on Facebook Ads
- OR have dismissed them as not being right for your business...

...then this week's episode of our weekly video podcast (Business Growth Central) is for you!

Mar 11, 2021

Simple Things Done Well (Neighbourhood Cards)

It's true that so many of the great pleasures in life are 'the simple things' and that's often the case when it comes to marketing.

Join Nigel in this week's episode of our weekly video podcast (Business Growth Central) as he shares one of the best ways to attract new customers...

CLUE: It's super simple!

Mar 4, 2021

Your Customer Journey

Where's Nigel off to today?

In this week's BGC Nigel is having to entertain himself waiting for a train that is seemingly never to arrive. Stuck ruminating on a platform Nigel's mind is cast over all things journeys.

Make sure you don't fall into the same trap!

Jan 27, 2021

Do Not Disturb Unless Building Is On Fire

Most business owners get overwhelmed.

There’s so much you could be doing but already so much to do! Argh!

Well in this episode of our weekly video podcast, Business Growth Central, Nigel has a story and a tool to help you crack overwhelm once and for all...

Jan 20, 2021

The Scorecard Deep Dive

In this week's BGC, Nigel shares with you one of the most valuable things you can do in your business, right now, to move it forwards.

It was responsible for some of the BIGGEST breakthroughs last year for Nigel's Mastermind Clients and is sure to have a MASSIVE impact on you if you listen, learn and implement.

Many of you have asked for a 'deep dive' version of this episode, so here it is...

Dec 16, 2020

An Inspirational Tale

It's the final Business Growth Central episode of the year and to bring us home, Nigel has a very special guest with a fascinating and inspirational story to share with you.

Dec 2, 2020

Where's Your Head At?

This week Nigel is joined by a very special guest and we're talking hypnosis.

Yes, you read that right - hypnosis.

BUT... this is in no way 'woowoo', fluff or puff.

Prepare to be mesmerised!

Nov 25, 2020

Money, Money, Money

This week we're talking money.

Your money.

And Nige has a thoughtful and fascinating slant (as you'd expect).

Nov 18, 2020

The One About Scorecards

In this week's episode of Desert Island Discs... wait, wrong show.

Nigel's sending business owners to deserted islands with only a scorecard to keep them company.

Find out which key numbers you should have on your scorecard to keep you going on those cold island nights.

Nov 11, 2020

Two Most Important Questions

In this week's BGC episode, Nigel is sharing the two MOST important questions any entrepreneur should ask themselves.

Find out what they are in this week's episode...

What would your answers be?

Nov 4, 2020

An Urgent Message from Entrepreneurs Circle

⚠️ This is an important message for anyone running a business in the UK, following the Prime Minister’s announcement of Lockdown 2.0 on Saturday night ⚠️

For further information go to: http://bit.ly/pcLockdownBursaries

Oct 28, 2020

Nigel's Favourite Tool...

Nigel's sharing his absolute favourite marketing tool in this week's Business Growth Central.

It's something he's spoken about plenty of times before, but for some reason, the majority of EC members still aren't using it!

It could be the secret sauce in your business and it's so simple, easy, and quick to use...

Find out what it is in this week's episode.

Jan 12, 2022

Flick the Switch

Oct 21, 2020

Do You Want Fries With That?

Business Growth Central is back and this week Nigel shares one super simple tactic that you can swipe and deploy TODAY to get your existing customers to spend more.

NOTE: This works for B2C and B2B businesses, involves chocolate bear claws, McDonald's fries and pickled onions!

Discover this clever tactic for yourself in this week's episode.

Oct 14, 2020

Answer the Bloody Phone!

Business Growth Central is back and there's CARNAGE at ECHQ in this weeks bite-size episode.

Nigel is furious. Irate in fact.

He's not happy at all but there's a major nugget here that you MUST make sure is applied to your business.

Find out what's causing all this drama (and how you can improve your sales and profits with one simple switch) in this week's episode.

Sep 30, 2020

The Worst Quotation Ever Received...

Why is Nige sitting on the floor in this week's episode?

And what has caused him so much despair?

Don't quote me (!) - but you'll defo want to listen to this week's Business Growth Central...

Sep 23, 2020

Do Your Offers Zing?

This week's Business Growth Central episode is brought to you from inside Nigel's classic car (allegedly!)

Join Nigel and Cam on their way home from the office as they discuss the BIGGEST thing that has the most impact on any campaign.

FACT: Most people are doing this all wrong. Don't be that person!

Sep 16, 2020

Webinars - UNCUT

It's not so bite-sized this week as Nigel is talking about the EC's single best marketing pillar right now...

...(it's responsible for 2/3rds of all our sales!)

Get all the details in this special 'uncut' episode!

Enjoy!

Sep 9, 2020

Customers - They're All Different

What does Tony Hawk and Nigel have in common?

..the answer is in this week's BGC episode.

Coming to you, this week from Nigel's back garden.

Nigel shares a VERY important lesson that will help you to understand your audience and get inside their heads.

REMEMBER: They're not all created equal.

Sep 2, 2020

Your Key Numbers

This week, Nigel helps you to unpick the most important thing, that REALLY matters in your business.

CLUE: It's not responding to your emails in under 10 minutes or having the office refurbished. It's not even dealing with staff issues.

This ONE THING will help you to deliver growth year on year - consistently.

**DISCLAIMER** - This may become an obsession!

Aug 26, 2020

50 Hot Tubs a Day

This week... there's CHAOS in the Botterill household!

Nigel's family might not be happy, but there's a key lesson here that you can apply to your business that might just be the difference between a few sales a month and hundreds of sales a week!

Find out what's causing all this drama (and how it can markedly improve your sales and profits) in this week's episode

Aug 19, 2020

Really Useful Content

It's your weekly dose of inspiration, insights and ideas.
And now, every episode will be under TEN minutes long.
Hopefully, it'll become an essential part of your working week...
This week we're looking at what it REALLY takes to create some Really Useful Content.


Meet Your Host:

Nigel Botterill is famous for building NINE separate million pound businesses of his own in the last 12 years. As a Sunday Times best-selling author, serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs Circle, the UK’s largest private organisation dedicated to helping entrepreneurs to get & keep customers – he is known as the most sought after business growth expert in the UK and host of Business Growth Central.

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