#451 – Dave Rogers – The Business Explorer

The Business Explorer – Your Route to Success

The Business Explorer is Dave Rogers’ new book. It’s out 21st November.

Summary of the Podcast

Casual Conversation

• The participants engage in casual conversation, discussing Dave’s Lego collection and his upcoming book release.
• hey express enthusiasm for the book and the insights it will provide.

Book Overview and Purpose

• Dave explains that the main purpose of the book is to serve as a business card and introduction to his expertise.
• The book is divided into three sections covering redefining success, developing “softer” business skills, and strategic planning.

Relatable Modern Examples

• Dave shares that the book features examples from younger, more modern business leaders and entrepreneurs,
• He does this rather than the typical historical figures, to make the content more relatable and impactful for the target audience.

Key Insights from the Book

• Dave highlights three key insights from the book:
  • redefining success beyond just financial metrics,
  • developing a growth mindset and overcoming imposter syndrome, and
  • taking a holistic approach to business planning and strategy.

Leveraging AI and Technology

• The group discusses the potential to leverage AI technology to create an interactive experience around the book.
• This would allow readers to have personalised conversations and get tailored insights based on the book’s content.

Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

• Kevin and Graham share their personal experiences of leaving corporate roles to pursue entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and rewards of that transition.

Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

• The participants wrap up the discussion, expressing enthusiasm for Dave’s book and the potential opportunities to further leverage technology and AI to enhance the reader experience and generate new business leads.

Clips from the Podcast

Surrounded By Nerds

The Business Explorer – Dave’s New Book

The Unsexy Side of Business

Testimonial

The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts

Graham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers.  MicroMailings is his new low risk, done for you marketing solution for companies seeking high net worth leads. He is also founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world’s biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He’s the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com