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<p>Scale-up Confessions is a show which explores the realities of leading an owner-managed business and shares the tips, tools and tricks of great SMB operators.</p>
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Recent Episodes

April 30, 2025
We're struggling to keep good people – how do we attract and hang on to top talent?
This week's scale-up confession comes from Harriet, a CEO of a growing SaaS company that provides cybersecurity risk assessment software for professional services firms. Responding to Harriet's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/] Jo Harley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/] - Co-Founder of Korero and Greg Wellman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjackwellman/]- Co-Founder of Agora Talent to discuss possible solutions. Thanks to our panellists: Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/ Jo Harley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/ Greg Wellman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryjackwellman/ Connect with Us: Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode). You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

April 16, 2025
Our teams don't understand each other – how do we get on the same page?
This week's Scale-up Confession comes from Luke, who runs a SaaS company that provides HR and payroll automation software. Responding to Luke's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson and fractional CFO Pete Donnell to discuss possible solutions. Thanks to our panellists: Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/ Pete Donnell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-donell-0508272b/ Connect with Us: Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode). You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).

March 10, 2025
We keep missing milestones – how do we hit deadlines on time?
This week's Scale-up Confession comes from Ed, the founder of a software business focused on supporting financial advisory firms with performance analytics. Responding to Ed's letter, Rob is joined by marketing expert Nicola Anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/] and technologist Tim Palmer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/] , to discuss possible solutions. Thanks to our panellists: Nicola Anderson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonnicola/ Tim Palmer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpalmer/ https://thinkbluehat.com/ Connect with Us: Have your own business question or leadership challenge? Please email Rob at rob@mission-group.co.uk (and let us know whether you would prefer a private answer or are happy to feature in a future episode). You can also reach Rob on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/ or to book some free time https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard).
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<p>Scale-up Confessions is a show which explores the realities of leading an owner-managed business and shares the tips, tools and tricks of great SMB operators.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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