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Welcome to the Business Mentor Podcast. This podcast is where we share and discuss the experiences, ideas & happenings in the world of business, featuring some very special guests & experts to give you advice and direction in your journey. Your host, award winning entrepreneur and Princes Trust Business Mentor Jay Dhillon

Business Mentor Podcast Jay Dhillon

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    • 4.9 • 129 Ratings

Welcome to the Business Mentor Podcast. This podcast is where we share and discuss the experiences, ideas & happenings in the world of business, featuring some very special guests & experts to give you advice and direction in your journey. Your host, award winning entrepreneur and Princes Trust Business Mentor Jay Dhillon

    How to Start & Grow a 7 Figure Business in a Highly Competitive Industry w/ Jay Dhillon on the Growth Experts Podcast

    How to Start & Grow a 7 Figure Business in a Highly Competitive Industry w/ Jay Dhillon on the Growth Experts Podcast

    In this episode, Jay is interviewed by Dennis Brown on the Growth Experts Podcast. Jay talks to Dennis all about his journey into entrepreneurship including how he used his expertise to build a 7-figure business as well as how he helps other entrepreneurs with their own start-ups. Dennis and Jay also reveal the secrets to creating a business that can scale both quickly and sustainably.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    Since a child, Jay always learnt how to create and make his own money. It built the foundations for his journey into entrepreneurship and business.
    Jay decided to focus on the manufacturing recruitment niche, to allow him to focus and scale fast.
    Look at your potential clients/customers pain points and fix them for them. This gives you an edge over your competitors. Look at gaps in your industry where you can make a difference.
    As a small business, you can be adaptable and easily differentiate yourself. You can’t always be better than your competitors, but you can easily be different.
    Sales and marketing should always be the two things you focus on first. If they aren’t driving the business, then you won’t be able to scale.
    Don’t waste time on tasks that don’t add revenue. As a business owner your focus should be on revenue-generating tasks or that grow the business. Anything else is a distraction.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘If I want to be successful, I need to go into a market that was booming…scalability was there’

    ‘We listened, we went the extra mile’

    ‘Focus on what revenue you can bring in, you’ll always grow that way”

     VALUABLE RESOURCES

    The Business Mentor Podcast - https://www.jay-dhillon.com/podcast

    Jay Dhillon’s website - https://www.jay-dhillon.com

    Jay Dhillon YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRouhFVktGDQcCRAzoHydQ

    ABOUT THE HOST - Jay Dhillon has grown businesses from start-up to success and helped many others do the same. With limited savings, he grew his first business to a multimillion pound turnover with 500 contract staff, winning major clients including Land Rover, Jaguar, Toyota and New Look. Along the journey Jay faced many challenges which he over came through the support of his mentors.Due to the success from creating his business into an asset, in 2013 Jay was able to sell his business to a London based investment firm. Jay has gone onto further success since the sale, creating a strong business brand with his companies and helping others do the same. In 2013, Jay was approached to work with the Prince's Trust, one the UK largest business mentoring programmes. His support and guidance helped young entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses. His achievements in helping businesses and the success they achiveved, were marked with a personal invitation to meet Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Jay's first hand experience demonstrates that with the right mentoring and guidance, you can achieve success in business. His passion to help and guide others triggered the concept of The 'Business Mentor Podcast' sharing his knowledge and experiences and interviewing high-profile guests within his network. The podcast was a great hit and achieved #1 in the business charts on its launch on iTunes. It has been a great listen for entrepreneurs and business owners around the globe as it has subscribers in over 100 countries. 

    CONTACT METHOD

    Email jay@jay-dhillon.com

     

     

     

     

    • 20 min
    A Free Marketing Strategy that Got Me a 7 Figure Client!

    A Free Marketing Strategy that Got Me a 7 Figure Client!

    Discover today the one thing that can help you capture new and lucrative clients to your business. Today, Jay discusses the importance of over-delivering to your clients, why you should always aim to solve your clients’ problems and why referrals can eventually make you more money than marketing can.

     

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    When you’re going into a meeting with a client make sure you listen to them. Don’t just tell them what your product delivers because what you can offer them is more valuable than what your product and service actually does.

     


    When a client calls you and they really need your help, you have the upper hand in negotiations. Always go high and see what happens.

     


    If you over-deliver and offer a service that the client needs, that will bring you so much more revenue in sales than what marketing can. You have got to get that service level right. It doesn’t matter how much you spend on marketing if you can provide the solution to their problems, that will increase your profits.

     


    You have got to deliver a high level of service to your clients. A lot of people are preaching about the power of marketing (which definitely helps), but if your product or service doesn’t deliver or help your client then you’re never going to win. You can spend thousands on marketing but if you cannot deliver, they will never recommend you to others and you will have wasted your money.

     


    Referrals will eventually make you more money than marketing because referrals are when someone tells another person about your product and service and then you are in a win-win situation. Before you start your marketing, go back to your existing client base and make sure you are over-delivering your service. Ask them if they are happy with your service and if they would refer your services.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

      “When everyone switched off, we were available.”

    “They then had recommended us to another client, can you see the power in that?”

    “We try and go in there and make that client ours for the next three or four years.”

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Hard Road to Glory by Johnny Nelson

    https://www.jay-dhillon.com/

    CONTACT METHOD

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-nelson-a01972195/

    ABOUT THE HOST

    Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in the UK with a proven track record of growing businesses from start-up to success- and helping others do the same. From humble beginnings, Jay grew his first business from 0 to 500 employees and three locations, racking up sales of over £30 million – all with no investment other than a slight amount of savings. The business went on to acquire major clients such as Landrover, Jaguar, Toyota, and New Look, to name a few.

    Its immense success inevitably brought about outside interest, and at the age of 33, Jay eventually sold the company to a London investment firm in Doyen Resources. Today, Jay owns several businesses in different sectors and helps entrepreneurs achieve success.

    A calling to give back and help others led to Jay being chosen for the highly coveted role as a Prince’s Trust mentor, where his achievements were marked by a personal invitation to Buckingham Palace to meet Prince Charles.

    After helping several young entrepreneurs to succeed as a mentor for the Trust, Jay’s burning desire to bring his wisdom and knowledge to a wider audience ultimately triggered the concept of The Business Mentor Podcast.

    Jay feels that anyone can achieve success in business with the right advice and mentoring and is now sharing his knowledge with his growing audience via his podcast.

    In the UK alone 95% of businesses fail within the first five years and Jay aims to reduce that number.

    Backed with the hard-earned knowledge and experience from his time in business, The Business Mentor Podcast will share Jay’s personal business lessons as well those of other successful entrepreneur guests who share their wisdom and secrets on the show.

    CONTACT

    • 7 min
    One For The History Books (Highs & Lows of 2020)

    One For The History Books (Highs & Lows of 2020)

    The year 2020 has been one for the history books and there has been highs and lows for everybody. Today, we take a look back on the highlights of The Business Mentor Podcast where we’ve had some amazing guests such as Grant Cardone and David McCourt. From pandemic predictions to inspiring guidance this episode contains it all from some of the best business brains around the world.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    Coronavirus isn’t going away. If you were to put scientists and entrepreneurs in the same room, things get solved. People once said that ‘cash is trash’ however nobody is saying that now since having cash is vital. There has never been a more important time to learn how to negotiate and sell that today, if you know how to negotiate and sell and you can’t leave your house, then you can pick up your phone and make some sales.

     


    You are either creating or destroying your empire with every single decision you make. Set yourself up for the other side of this pandemic, it will make your enemies hate you even more because you will be successful. This year has been a big eye-opener to see who has been there and who hasn’t.

     


    If you hang around with idiots, you’ve got a high chance of being an idiot. If you hang around successful people, you have a high chance of being successful. Face your fears and make fear your friend, break fear down and eventually you will see that what you feared is not so scary.

     


    Look at the steps you need to take to be a better leader, and apply them to your life. Somebody could take away all your possessions, but they can never take away the value you bring and the hours of training that you have given yourself.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

    “Everybody should have a mentor.”

    “The more that you can trust each other within your roles, the less likely you are going to be to stop trying to vie for positions.”

    “That’s when I burned my bridges and said ‘I have got to be responsible.”

    “I am going to be stronger than ever when this is over.”

    ABOUT THE HOST

    Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in the UK with a proven track record of growing businesses from start-up to success- and helping others do the same. From humble beginnings, Jay grew his first business from 0 to 500 employees and three locations, racking up sales of over £30 million – all with no investment other than a slight amount of savings. The business went on to acquire major clients such as Landrover, Jaguar, Toyota, and New Look, to name a few.

    Its immense success inevitably brought about outside interest, and at the age of 33, Jay eventually sold the company to a London investment firm in Doyen Resources. Today, Jay owns several businesses in different sectors and helps entrepreneurs achieve success.

    A calling to give back and help others led to Jay being chosen for the highly coveted role as a Prince’s Trust mentor, where his achievements were marked by a personal invitation to Buckingham Palace to meet Prince Charles.

    After helping several young entrepreneurs to succeed as a mentor for the Trust, Jay’s burning desire to bring his wisdom and knowledge to a wider audience ultimately triggered the concept of The Business Mentor Podcast.

    Jay feels that anyone can achieve success in business with the right advice and mentoring and is now sharing his knowledge with his growing audience via his podcast.

    In the UK alone 95% of businesses fail within the first five years and Jay aims to reduce that number.

    Backed with the hard-earned knowledge and experience from his time in business, The Business Mentor Podcast will share Jay’s personal business lessons as well those of other successful entrepreneur guests who share their wisdom and secrets on the show.

    CONTACT METHOD

     https://www.jay-dhillon.com/

     https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jaydhillon

     https://www.instagram.com/jaydhillonuk/

     https://www.facebook.com/JaydhillonUK/

     http://Jay@jay-dhillon.com

    • 10 min
    The Top 5 Lessons Of 2020!

    The Top 5 Lessons Of 2020!

    The year 2020 has been difficult for everyone and you are likely to have learned some lessons along the way. Listen in today as Jay discusses how this year taught him to always being prepared for unforeseen circumstances, how to make things happen rather than waiting for things to happen as well as understanding that this too shall pass, and soon a new sense of normality shall resume.

     

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    Don’t put starting your business idea off. The pandemic has taught us that if you have an idea, go for it because you never know what is just around the corner. If you have got a good idea, just go with it and execute it quickly. More doing, less thinking. You will learn more by doing something rather than just thinking about it.

     


    Don’t wait for things to happen, make them happen. Many people are waiting for things to return to normal however the truth is things may never return to ‘normal’. It is how you react to the ‘new normal’ which will make all the difference, you have to make your business moves now and don’t wait for things to return to how they once were.

     


    Always be prepared. It is always important to have a plan to pivot when a crash comes, always plan like you anticipate something is going to happen. If you’re prepared for an unforeseen market crash, you can move and adapt quickly.

     


    This too shall pass. Things will get back to some sort of normality in the future. Don’t stress about things so much, if you’re making the right pivots and trying to move yourself forward then you will get past this situation. The market always comes back, it is where you are going to be in that chain of thoughts.

     


    Keep focused and surround yourself with the right people. Mentors are great because they will push you in the right direction. A mentor will always look at a solution to your problem and will help you to find ways in which you can move forward. They will look at their past experience and use this to allow you and your business to move in the right direction.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

    “I don’t think anybody has been through this before and I don’t think anybody’s been able to analyse it.”

     

    “This was a market crash like we’ve never seen before. We’ve never seen the amount of money that has been pumped into the economy and the amount of wealth that has been created.”

     

    “You have got to look at how you can pivot, and then make the move.”

     

    VALUABLE RESOURCEhttps://www.jay-dhillon.com/

    CONTACT METHOD

     https://www.jay-dhillon.com/

     https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jaydhillon

     https://www.instagram.com/jaydhillonuk/

     https://www.facebook.com/JaydhillonUK/

     http://Jay@jay-dhillon.com

    • 10 min
    Getting The Right Start to 2021 - The Business And Personal Success Plan

    Getting The Right Start to 2021 - The Business And Personal Success Plan

    Get Your FREE 2021 plan at Jay-dhillon.com 

    The year 2020 has been a tough year for everybody and there have been many lessons learnt in the world of business. Join Jay today as he details his new, free Business And Personal Success Plan which can allow you to plan the future of your business, overcome challenges and grow even during the toughest times.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    The 2020 Coronavirus pandemic has taught many people tough lessons in business. Some businesses have survived and others have not. Business is always changing, this year was just on a grander scale. The business industry could change every day, it is about being prepared if you wish to succeed.

     


    Having some form of plan is helpful when things in your industry change, and you need to pivot. Nobody could have predicted COVID, however it is wise to always plan for a market crash or shift in the industry. Having a plan can allow you to strategize and move quicker. Many entrepreneurs plan, but they do not have the right plan. If you spend time on your plan, it means more to you and you are likely to stick to it.

     


    Whilst it is important to have a vision, many people forget to look at other key areas such as competition. The Business And Personal Success plan is about mapping your business journey and taking your business into an asset. Creating an asset for your business is important as you want this business to give you the freedom and flexibility to do what you want to do.

     


    You need to focus on both your personal and business goals and put these both in your plan. Planning is a foundational step to take your business to success. Failing to plan will not make you or your business succeed. Many people create small plans but do not take into account the wider picture.

     


    Once you create your plan, ensure that you sit down with somebody and ask them to challenge you. Mentors that have been there and done that will challenge you on your plan and give you advice on how you can adapt and change it for you to succeed.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

    “Planning is critical”

    “If you’re not turning your business into an asset, you are creating a job.”

    “ This is a free plan that you can take away yourself.”

     

    VALUABLE RESOURCEhttps://www.jay-dhillon.com/

    CONTACT METHOD

     https://www.jay-dhillon.com/

     https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jaydhillon

     https://www.instagram.com/jaydhillonuk/

     https://www.facebook.com/JaydhillonUK/

     http://Jay@jay-dhillon.com

    • 9 min
    How To Create Viral Content for 2021 with Social Media Star Luca Gallone who has 10Million + Followers

    How To Create Viral Content for 2021 with Social Media Star Luca Gallone who has 10Million + Followers

    We all know that creating viral content get's your business and brand attention.  This attention leads to sales and growth. Today Luca joins us to discuss what we can do the stand out from the crowd in 2021! 

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    Jay is joined by business partner, viral content creator and world-renowned magician, Luca Gallone as they discuss the opportunity to build you brand on social media, utilising social sharing platforms to grab attention and build an audience and why now more than ever, having an online presence and disrupting the pattern of your users to get attention is essential to your businesses success.

     

    KEY TAKEAWAYS


    Utilising social media is now a necessity for businesses. There are more eyeballs than ever on the web and on social media and if you’re using those platforms to promote your business or produce content, you’ve probably had your best year ever.

     


    There’s now a bigger opportunity than ever to build your brand online. Building a brand is essential to success and social media can help you increase your reach and connect with your audience and by having a strong online brand and by building up lots of brand equity you now have an asset that will consistently help to bring you new business.
    There are certain rules that apply to all content creation. You need to grab peoples attention right away and keep them there, the first three seconds of your content is the most important part as this will determine if they will stay. If you can grab their attention with a memorable idea then they will remember your brand and it will drive sales to your business.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

    “If you weren’t thinking about moving your business online, there’s no option now”

    “The best time to plant a seed was yesterday, the second-best time is now”“Social media is now vital to successfully growing your business”“You will always retain your brand equity”

    “There’s so much stimulus online that you need to hook your audience in”“Content creation is about getting attention on your brand and driving sales”

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Wowzershop.com

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    https://www.jay-dhillon.com/ https://distinctiontalent.com/http://lucagallone.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@lucagallone

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    https://distinctiontalent.com/

    “We help ambitious brands win big with influencer marketing, by crafting bespoke campaigns, spearheaded by our hand-picked roster elite-level talent.”

    ABOUT THE GUESTAt 18, Gallone launched his business as a magician with help from The Princes Trust. A year later, in 2016, he was invited to appear on Britain's Got Talent where he won over all four judges. Following his success on Britain’s Got Talent, in 2018 Gallone began to create online viral videos and has since built an audience of over 10 million followers across social media and performed in several different countries and after several years of building his online presence, in March 2020 the BBC listed Gallone as the third biggest TikTok Star in the UK, whilst the Evening Standard referred to him as the biggest magician on the app.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    Jay Dhillon is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in the UK with a proven track record of growing businesses from start-up to success- and helping others do the same. From humble beginnings, Jay grew his first business from 0 to 500 employees and three locations, racking up sales of over £30 million – all with no investment other than a slight amount of savings. The business went on to acquire major clients such as Landrover, Jaguar, Toyota, and New Look, to name a few.

    Its immense success inevitably brought about outside interest, and at the age of 33, Jay eventually sold the company to a London investment firm in Doyen Resources. Today, Jay owns several businesses in different sectors an

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
129 Ratings

129 Ratings

Al @Elysium Property ,

Love it!

Brilliant podcast, very inspirational. I listened to the episode with Jonnie Nelson today and this is one of the best interviews I’ve heard. Jonnie is a true legend and a gentleman. Thanks Jonnie and thanks Jay for a fantastic podcast!

MG The Sikh ,

Loads of Value

Jay really makes an effort to give a lot of useful and valuable tried and tested ideas away, free in his podcast. Not all podcasts actually pay you to listen, but if you follow his advice, you will be paid literally by putting into practise his advice.

Brsid ,

An absolute must for any budding entrepreneurs

After listening to the the audio book Rich Dad poor dad I was keen to find content to support me on my business journey.

I really can’t rate this podcast enough. Jay’s energy, experience, honesty and pace makes such useful information easy to digest.

Jay constantly reminds the listener to take action and I am pleased to say I am already actioning thing I’ve heard on the podcast either from Jay or his fantastic guests.

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