In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation about the value of thinking big, setting BHAGS (can’t wait for you to hear this one), and the importance of scaling. Our guest – Bill Gallagher is a highly-rated business coach who has led four companies from startup to more than $550 million in annual revenue.
Be ready to be inspired by Bill’s unbelievable journey and how his goal of helping 5 million leaders worldwide drives his work.
My Key Takeaways:
- Big Hairy Audacious Goals: Bill explains the importance of “BHAGs”, which help leaders think exponentially rather than incrementally. We talk about how BHAGs encourage a mindset shift.
- Scaling as a Path to Impact: We talk about how scaling is about creating meaningful impact that extends beyond financial metrics. By focusing on creating value, companies will inspire not only their employees but investors and customers to share a vision – making scaling a powerful tool for change.
- Exiting Businesses in the Growth Trajectory: The importance of timing your exit in the business world is understated. We elaborate about planning the exit during growth phases can maximise valuation.
- The Game of Business Should Be Fun: For Bill, leaders who treat business as a game are often more innovative, bringing fresh ideas to their companies.
Bill’s journey is truly incredible. From radio stations to tech startups, to coaching CEOs led him to realise that success comes from the impacts you leave. His 30 year BHAG of helping 5 million business leaders is the definition thinking big which drives his way of life. This episode is incredibly fascinating and great for anyone looking to take their business or personal growth to the next level.
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More about Bill
Bill Gallagher is a highly rated business coach whose passion is helping CEOs and entrepreneurs manage growth better; restore time, order and sanity to their lives—and get growing again or growing faster. With more than 38 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience and 19 years coaching and training leaders who want to improve their leadership and performance, he now works with leaders and teams in over 28 cities and 13 countries. He has led four companies as CEO/owner and was a partner/executive in two others as they grew from startup to more than $550 million in annual revenue.
A former DJ and radio executive, Bill hosts the Scaling Up Podcast. In his free time, he is an avid surfer, sailor, skateboarder, pilot, scuba enthusiast and recovering triathlete. Happily married for 30 years, he and his wife Lori live in the Oakland Hills and are parents to two young adult entrepreneurs.
