From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)

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Tess Talks

Tess Shanahan

34 episodes

2 months ago

Tess is an Australian based model, presenter, business woman, influencer and certified health coach.

Speaking with experts from around the globe, you will take a step into the minds of the greatest in health & wellness, business, self development and so much more! These conversations are deeply thought-provoking, explore personal growth and ignite curiosity.

The Tess Talks Podcast is broken down into 5 pillars; Tess Talks Business, TT Health and Wellness, TT Lifestyle, TT Motherhood and TT Personal. If you're someone with a growth mindset, always curious and continuously seeking self-improvement, then welcome to your new favourite podcast!

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Find me on TikTok and Instagram @tessshanahan - I'd love to hear from you! Tess xx

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Tess is an Australian based model, presenter, business woman, influencer and certified health coach.

Catch new episodes weekly.

Find me on TikTok and Instagram @tessshanahan - I'd love to hear from you! Tess xx

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)

Tess Talks

53 minutes 2 seconds

2 months ago

From Startup to $39 Million: Nick Bell on Business Do’s, Don’ts & Deals! (Part 1)

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!

In this episode:

Dropping out of uni and rejecting the “safe” corporate path
Launching a skincare brand at 28 inspired by his own skin struggles
Starting a digital marketing agency from scratch with cold calls
The collapse of a business after a personal fallout with a partner
Why he refuses to hire from the corporate world
Leading over 5,000 staff and the importance of strong leadership
The near-collapse of a business after stepping away too soon
Why degrees aren’t always relevant and what he’d tell his 18-year-old self
The value of upskilling and avoiding complacency

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