{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/665e86dd83b0a60012b86704/68acfdc7982c36846ea2d65d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)","description":"<p>Nick Bell is one of Australia’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs, and in Part 1 of our conversation, he shares how he went from a uni dropout with no clear direction to building and selling businesses worth hundreds of millions. We talk about his early failures, the business that crumbled after a personal fallout, and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, hiring, and staying ahead in a competitive market. Nick is raw, unfiltered, and full of insights you won’t find in a textbook!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Dropping out of uni and rejecting the “safe” corporate path</li><li>Launching a skincare brand at 28 inspired by his own skin struggles</li><li>Starting a digital marketing agency from scratch with cold calls</li><li>The collapse of a business after a personal fallout with a partner</li><li>Why he refuses to hire from the corporate world</li><li>Leading over 5,000 staff and the importance of strong leadership</li><li>The near-collapse of a business after stepping away too soon</li><li>Why degrees aren’t always relevant and what he’d tell his 18-year-old self</li><li>The value of upskilling and avoiding complacency</li></ul><p><strong>Mentioned:</strong></p><p>Thanks to our episode sponsor, NaturoBest! Creating a healthier world, one baby at a time. Use code <strong><em>TESSTALKS15</em></strong> for 15% off your first order.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Shop Naturo Best now: <a href=\"http://naturobest.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">naturobest.com.au</a></p><p>Follow Nicks podcast:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/getharderpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @getharderpodcast</a></p><p>Follow Nick Bell on Instagram: <a href=\"http://nickbellau\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@nickbellau</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tessshanahan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tess.shanahan</a> &amp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tesstalksofficial/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @tesstalksofficial</a></p><p>Follow me on TikTok:<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@tess.shanahan?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @tessshanahan</a></p><p>Follow me on YouTube:<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQqpb6kKIBrl5BPNVewyhA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> TessShanahan</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tess Shanahan"}