Building Empires Of Inspiration - with Nick James

This week, Ellie talks to the founder of Expert Empires, Nick James, about the ways in which he has guided his life due to the influence of others, the power of mentorship and inspiration, why business is a game to be played, and why we might need to change our viewpoints on money and wealth. KEY TAKEAWAYS We take on the qualities of the people we associate with. Especially when we are young, a formative influence can give direction to the rest of our lives. Business is as much of a game as it is a serious pursuit. We need to find the fun aspects in order to keep the challenge fresh, and our interest at its optimal level. Hardship is not a prerequisite for success later in life, but the majority of successful people have learned to fight against the odds from an early age. Money is not the root of all evil, or the source of problems in business and life. Having financial resources makes things easier in that it provides more choices. But having money does not necessarily make you happier or unhappier. BEST MOMENTS 'It was normal for me to be around very successful people from an early age' 'It opened my eyes to the opportunities that exist out side of most people's awareness' 'I like to always think of business as a game - sometimes you win and sometimes you lose' 'It's very difficult to achieve any kind of meaningful long-term success without taking risks' VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission ABOUT THE GUEST Nick dropped out of university at the age of 21 and failed spectacularly with his first coaching business, which forced him to take a £16k/yr telesales job. Within 12 months he was the top performer and left to start his second business at 24. This time he discovered a winning formula and before long had a multi-six-figure company. He then made a huge mistake which nearly put him out of business and cost him £50,000 in personal cash! Fortunately, Nick kept it afloat, turned it around, and sold that business 2 years later in a seven-figure deal. He then co-founded a multi-million-pound marketing company, which he exited in 2015, and created Expert Empires. Today, Expert Empires is known as the UK's number one business event for Experts, with world-renowned celebrity speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Chalene Johnson, David Goggins, and Lewis Howes gracing the stage. Nick also specialises in helping Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Trainers, and Authors take their businesses from zero to six figures and beyond through his Expert Empires Mastermind programme. ABOUT THE HOST The On A Mission Podcast brings you Ellie Mckay's no holds barred chats with some of the UK's top business leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, top thought leaders, influencers and mindset experts. On a Mission is for unconventional thinkers that want to challenge the status quo. For all those people on a mission to live their best lives and take control of their own destiny. Ellie is a straight-talking, successful property entrepreneur who passionately believes that everyone has the power within themselves to transform their lives no matter what their situation. As a mumpreneur with 3 young children and multiple businesses, Ellie likes to keep it real with her no-bs insights and share the things that have helped her achieve the level of success she has enjoyed to date. CONTACT METHODS: Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ellie.mckay.3150 Instagram: Instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIA0t0Xcm2Fz3kOzX3XaBA?sub_confirmation=1 Clubhouse: @ellie83