Скачать или смотреть The Secret to Enjoying Your Scale-Up Journey, with Nick Baker

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Nick Baker left his successful consultancy after 25 years, stepping back from the constant demands of executive leadership. He became a non-exec, convinced he’d never return to an operational role. Then UK Padel came along—and he found himself drawn back into building something he genuinely loved.

The lesson? You can endure anything temporarily, but you can’t sustain what you don’t enjoy.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nick Baker, CEO of UK Padel and former co-founder of Alpha FMC, which he took through private equity investment to a successful IPO. After decades in financial services, Nick discovered a second act built around his passion for racket sports and creating something he truly believed in.

Together, we unpack:
• Why genuine passion for your business isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential for long-term success
• How to know when it’s time to step away and make yourself redundant the right way
• The secret to staying authentic as you scale (hint: stay involved in delivery)
• Why founder-led selling works so well—and how to maintain that edge

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https://ukpadel.org/

➡️ Peer Effect Podcast - Frameworks for Founders

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Welcome to the Peer Effect Podcast, hosted by founder coach James Johnson.

On this podcast, James sits down with founders, operators, and business leaders to unpack the frameworks and strategies that actually work when scaling a business. From his "It Starts With You" methodology to "No Excuses" execution principles, James explores the real challenges of building and growing companies.

He interviews scale-up founders and thought leaders to extract practical insights that founders can immediately apply to their businesses, covering everything from leadership and team building to marketing and operations.

Website: https://peer-effect.com/

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