In this candid conversation at Expert Empires, broadcasting legend Fearne Cotton reveals how personal struggles led her to build the Happy Place empire, which now attracts 7,000+ people to its festivals.

She shares intimate insights about transitioning from traditional media to entrepreneurship, building a successful business partnership with her management company, and creating authentic content in the wellness space.

Fearne opens up about managing mental health while scaling a business, the power of honest storytelling, and why being real rather than perfect has been key to her success. Whether you're building a personal brand, scaling events, or navigating the creator economy, this episode offers valuable lessons on turning personal challenges into business opportunities while maintaining authenticity.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this compelling episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with Steven Bartlett, creator of the massively successful Diary of a CEO podcast.

From growing up as the only black kid in a poor family in Devon to building multiple successful ventures, Bartlett shares his fascinating journey and insights.

He reveals how his podcast grew from 120 downloads to 10 million monthly listeners through an obsessive focus on 1% improvements.

He discusses why breaking free from societal labels led to his greatest successes. Bartlett also opens up about the importance of expectation management in happiness, his innovative approach to content creation, and why sleep and health have become his non-negotiables.

Whether you're building a content empire or seeking to understand the psychology of success, this episode offers valuable lessons on perseverance, innovation, and authentic growth.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Kevin Whelan, founder of Wealth Builders and host of the Wealth Talk podcast, to unpack the complete framework for building lasting wealth.

With over 30 years of experience, Kevin reveals the seven fundamental pillars of wealth building, including four often-overlooked ways to create recurring income within your existing business.

Learn why 95% of people never achieve financial independence, discover little-known tax strategies like Employee Ownership Trusts, and understand how to structure your wealth to minimise inheritance tax.

Whether you're looking to maximize your business's recurring revenue, protect your wealth, or create a lasting legacy, this episode provides actionable insights for entrepreneurs at any stage of their wealth-building journey.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

https://membership.wealthbuilders.co.uk/empire-builders

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode, Nick James sits down with Tyler Garns, former VP of Marketing at Infusionsoft (now Keap) and successful agency founder.

Tyler breaks down the four fundamental levers any business can pull to double their revenue, shares his journey from employee to multi-million dollar agency owner, and explains why business growth is simpler than most people think.

Plus, learn why automation is crucial for scaling your business without burning out, and get actionable insights on where to start with systematising your operations.

Don't miss their upcoming one-day workshop in Birmingham on December 7th, where Tyler will work directly with attendees to implement these strategies. This exclusive event is available to Empire Builders community members for just a £1 booking fee, but seats are limited to 40 attendees. Book your spot at expertempires.com/automation.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com/automation

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything session, Nick James opens up about the reality of building a 7-figure expert empire - from setbacks to breakthrough success. Going beyond the usual business talk, Nick shares raw insights about losing everything in 2015 and rebuilding from scratch, the delicate balance of friendship and leadership in business, and why separating your identity from your business is crucial for long-term success.

Nick delivers hard truths about scaling businesses, building resilient leadership, and creating sustainable success. Whether you're wrestling with business partnerships, questioning your entrepreneurial identity, or seeking to break through revenue plateaus, this episode offers unfiltered wisdom from someone who's navigated the entrepreneurial rollercoaster.

Get ready for real talk about:

• Overcoming business crisis points and rebuilding stronger
• Managing the transition from friend to boss
• Creating multiple income streams without losing focus
• Building a business that serves your life (not the other way around)
• The mindset shifts required for scaling beyond 6-figures

No sugar coating, no fluff - just honest conversations about what it really takes to build an empire.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James delivers a compelling keynote from Expert Empires, revealing the five unconscious decisions that shape your business and how to leverage them for success.

Nick draws from his experience in building multiple seven-figure businesses to provide actionable insights on transforming your entrepreneurial mindset and decision-making process.

Discover Nick's expert strategies for business growth, including:

• The DISC personality framework and how it influences your business choices
• How to balance going bigger with getting better in your business
• Techniques for combining logic and intuition in decision-making
• Strategies for serving clients while effectively selling your products or services
• The formula for success: structure plus discipline, and how to apply it
• How to focus on core business while benefiting from diversification

Nick's engaging presentation includes interactive exercises, personal anecdotes, and real-world examples, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage.

Whether you're struggling with growth plateaus or looking to optimize your business approach, this episode provides actionable insights on improving your decision-making, adapting your leadership style, and creating a more balanced and successful business.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the UK's leading business mentors as he shares his strategies for transforming unconscious limitations into conscious opportunities for growth and success.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James delivers a powerful talk from the Sales & Closing Super Conference, revealing the hidden reasons why businesses lose sales and how to overcome them.

Nick draws from his extensive experience in building multiple seven-figure businesses to provide actionable insights on improving your sales process.

Discover Nick's expert strategies for sales success, including:

• The five critical reasons why businesses lose sales and how to address them
• Techniques for consistent and effective follow-up that don't rely on willpower alone
• How to create compelling offers that drive urgency and increase conversions
• Understanding and adapting to different customer decision-making styles
• The "golden questions" for closing sales more effectively
• The crucial importance of collecting payment at the point of sale

Nick's candid discussion includes personal anecdotes and real-world examples, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and sales professionals at any stage.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to optimize your existing sales process, this episode provides actionable insights on improving your close rate, adapting to different customer types, and creating a world-class sales experience for your clients.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the UK's leading business mentors and sales experts as he shares his strategies for transforming missed opportunities into closed deals.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.expertempires.com

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with Kevin Whelan from the WealthTalk podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey and insights on building a world-class business.

Nick, the founder of Expert Empires, takes us from his early exposure to personal development at Tony Robbins seminars to the creation and evolution of his own successful enterprise.

Discover how Nick navigated the challenges of starting and scaling a business, including:

• The transition from one-to-one consulting to running large-scale events and masterminds
• Adapting his business model to serve entrepreneurs at various stages of growth
• The importance of recurring revenue and long-term business planning
• How he turned a space problem into a business advantage by creating his own training centre
• His agile response to the COVID-19 crisis, pivoting from in-person to online events in just 72 hours

Nick's candid discussion about both his successes and missteps offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your existing business, this episode provides actionable insights on growth, adaptability, and creating a world-class experience for your clients.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/

https://www.expertempires.com

https://www.expertempires.com/october2024-tickets

https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup

ABOUT THE HOST

Nick James

Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job.

Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company.

He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash!

Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal.

He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires.

Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage.

Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme.