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Welcome back to The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, the podcast that gives you the mindset, strategies, and tools to build a resilient business and thrive under pressure.

Today, I’m joined by a true pioneer in the world of food entrepreneurship – John Stapleton.

John is best known as the co-founder of The New Covent Garden Soup Company, where he didn’t just launch a product; he created an entirely new category in the UK food market.

He later took that same disruptive energy to the US and then back to the UK again with Little Dish, the toddler food brand that redefined what healthy eating looks like for young children.

Across multiple ventures, John has built and scaled companies from the ground up, exited successfully, and stayed right at the heart of innovation as a founder, investor, and mentor.

In this conversation, we explore how to spot market gaps, stay resilient through the highs and lows, prepare for exit, and reinvent yourself after success.

If you're a founder scaling towards a sale—or just trying to build something that lasts—this episode is packed with the kind of insight that only comes from the real entrepreneurial trenches.

So without further delay, let’s dive into this inspiring conversation with Mr John Stapleton.

https://www.johnstapleton.eu/about-john

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-b-stapleton/

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If you're a business owner or in a leadership role, this episode could genuinely change how you think about running and growing your company.

My guest is Mike Paton, an entrepreneur and author who is one of the driving forces behind EOS—the entrepreneurial operating system

We implemented EOS at my firm, Capital Partners, a few years ago, and it was truly transformative. So getting the chance to sit down with Mike was not just a privilege - it was personal.

• Mike explains EOS and walks us through the six key components every business must master to become more focused, accountable, and scalable.
• We also explore the vital roles of the Visionary and the Integrator and how getting that relationship right can be a game-changer.
• And if you're thinking about selling your business one day, listen closely—Mike explains how fully embedding EOS can significantly boost the value and readiness of your company for exit.

Whether you’re already familiar with Traction, or you're hearing about EOS for the first time, I promise you’ll walk away with powerful, practical insights and a few lightbulb moments!

Links:

Mike Paton - EOS Worldwide | LinkedIn

EOS Worldwide

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: Amazon.co.uk

Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business

How to Be a Great Boss: Amazon.co.uk

Process!: How Discipline and Consistency Will Set You and Your Business Free (The EOS Mastery Series)

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The pod's strapline is "reverse engineering the formula for successful scale, sale, exit, and life on the other side," and that's exactly what we discuss in this episode—strategically reverse engineering success.

My guest today is Damian Connolly, the founder of a boutique accountancy business that focuses specifically on getting founders exit-ready and maximising their business sale value and terms.

Most business owners only sell once and are often unprepared for the most significant financial transaction of their lives, so our conversation will help you understand the process and what you should consider.

• During the discussion, Damian shares the 5 key issues to focus on several years out from your potential exit—and the one thing that will crush any value if you don’t fix it. And it affects most SME business owners.
• He shares a wild story about a founder he worked with who turned down an offer of £80m, believing his business was worth more, and came to regret that decision - an important lesson in timing and knowing how much is enough.
• He also explains the optimal time to begin your pre-exit journey and the 3-step process he uses when working with entrepreneurs.

If you are running a business, especially if you're maybe 3-5 years out from the sale, you’re going to get a lot out of this conversation.

So now ladies and gentlemen, discussing how to get exit-ready, I give you Mr Damian Connolly.

This podcast is produced by GR Media
Sponsored by Capital Asset Management