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  • Episode Highlight: How to Create Your Own Path to Success - Matt Hall

    Episode Highlight: How to Create Your Own Path to Success - Matt Hall
    2026/08/17

    Originally aired: December 2024

    Episode Number: 188

    Your starting point doesn't have to determine where you end up. Sometimes the biggest barrier to success isn't a lack of opportunity, but the belief that success is reserved for people who grew up surrounded by it.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of Success School Matt Hall shares how growing up without a family of successful entrepreneurs didn't stop him from building a successful business. Discover how seeking out new role models, consuming the right ideas, staying curious, and developing a willingness to figure things out can help you break beyond the limitations of your circumstances and create a path that was never modelled for you.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/matthall
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    4 分
  • Episode Highlight: Why Most Entrepreneurs Never Achieve Real Freedom - Nick Bradley

    Episode Highlight: Why Most Entrepreneurs Never Achieve Real Freedom - Nick Bradley
    2026/08/15

    Originally aired: December 2024

    Episode Number: 187

    Building a business that gives you more freedom doesn't happen by working harder. It comes from creating the right foundations, letting go of the need to control everything, and designing a business that can succeed beyond the founder.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Founder of High Value Business Group Nick Bradley reveals the practical steps to building a business that creates both financial independence and operational freedom. Discover why every entrepreneur must choose between a lifestyle business and a growth business, how to overcome the mindset that keeps founders trapped in the day-to-day, and why developing the right people, systems, and structure is essential for scaling a business that works for you, not because of you.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/nickbradley
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    7 分
  • Trade Business Mentor: The Hiring Mistake That Almost Destroyed His Growth! How to Scale a Trades Business the Right Way - Brad Staines | EP 273

    Trade Business Mentor: The Hiring Mistake That Almost Destroyed His Growth! How to Scale a Trades Business the Right Way - Brad Staines | EP 273
    2026/08/13
    Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Brad Staines, founder of a major commercial window cleaning company operating across London and Manchester, and host of the podcast "Working On It." We talk about his journey from teenage DJ to accidentally discovering window cleaning through a neighbor's flashy cars, the moment a bad accountant left him owing £93,000 in VAT, and the hard lessons learned scaling a team too fast. Brad shares how mastermind groups transformed his mindset, why he's drawn to endurance sports and cold water therapy, and his honest reflections on what it really takes to build inner, "quiet" confidence. Don't miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Starting out DJing at 14 02:03 - Turning pro and nightclub residencies at 21 02:57 - Buying a BMW in cash at 21 03:32 - Watching his dad's affair unravel and losing respect for him 04:45 - Striking out on his own, away from his dad's DJ company 06:03 - Will's parallel story: resentment as fuel for independence 06:56 - Meeting his wife and losing two pregnancies 07:56 - Discovering window cleaning through a mysterious neighbor 09:07 - Building the window cleaning business around his son 10:08 - Growing into major commercial contracts 10:34 - The Manchester story: meeting Israel Moskovitz and 64 developments 11:52 - Staggering the takeover and building systems from scratch 12:31 - Self-taught growth before the days of YouTube 13:52 - Building loyal, long-term relationships with his team 14:27 - Hitting the VAT threshold 15:18 - The £93,000 VAT disaster 17:01 - His business coach's blunt advice: "get off the tools" 17:54 - Uncovering the accounting error and facing the debt 18:32 - Closing the company and starting fresh 19:29 - The value of good advisors vs. bad advice 20:41 - Thinking about exit strategy and business coaches 21:40 - "Sell it or keep it as an asset" - his coach's advice 22:38 - Why so many businesses have messy numbers 23:35 - The five people you surround yourself with 24:08 - Undervaluing mastermind groups until recently 24:53 - Feeling stuck despite reading books and listening to podcasts 25:47 - Joining a mastermind group on Rob Moore's advice 26:23 - The power of surrounding yourself with driven people 27:32 - The value of cross-industry mastermind insights 27:55 - Scaling the team to 40+ people 28:18 - The disastrous month he hired nine people too fast 29:43 - Ignoring his own hiring process - and paying for it 30:36 - Hire slow, fire fast, train well 31:12 - Marianne Page and the McDonald's "one right way" system 32:21 - Bringing structure and discipline into family and health 32:57 - How self-development first came into his life 33:38 - Building identity through fitness and structured habits 34:16 - Meeting an inspiring older triathlete mentor 35:31 - Age as no excuse: lessons from his Ironman mentor 35:57 - Comparison, inspiration, and social media 36:34 - Balancing Ironman training with business demands 37:28 - Filling your day with high-value activities 37:43 - Cold water therapy and ice baths 39:03 - Discovering ice baths through rugby recovery 39:53 - Running Wim Hof workshops with Emma 40:24 - Ten years of daily cold showers 41:08 - Doing something you don't want to do each morning 42:08 - The power of surrender and breathwork 43:37 - Finding mental clarity through discomfort 45:11 - Starting the podcast "Working On It" 46:44 - Turning overwhelming DMs into a podcast, on Rob Moore's advice 47:23 - Time management as priority management 49:14 - The 70/20/10 focus framework 49:33 - Falling into mentoring trades businesses 50:16 - Building a "trade club" community with Chris Archer 51:36 - Mentoring in exchange for equity 52:08 - Why it all happened organically, not by design 52:45 - How to connect with Brad 53:00 - Final reflection: what's the question you wish people asked? 53:36 - Outer confidence vs. inner, "quiet" confidence 54:32 - How to build real inner confidence 55:24 - Wanting what you have vs. wanting more 56:17 - Closing thoughts: audit where you're at, apply gratitude \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Connect with Brad on Instagram: @BradStaines10 Check out Brad's podcast "Working On It" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pm5AHdMuAfVteTXvZ15SA About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through ...
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    59 分
  • Episode Highlight: How to Be More Present Without Chasing Perfection - Josh Connolly

    Episode Highlight: How to Be More Present Without Chasing Perfection - Josh Connolly
    2026/08/10

    Originally aired: December 2024

    Episode Number: 186

    Success isn't about achieving perfect balance. It's about understanding yourself, embracing your strengths, and finding a way to show up for the people who matter most in a way that feels authentic.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Resilience Coach and mental health advocate Josh Connolly shares some daily habits to help you stay grounded, and why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to living a meaningful life. Explore the importance of aligning your actions with your values, letting go of unrealistic expectations, building resilience through life's challenges, and creating deeper connections with your family by discovering what genuinely works for you.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/joshconnolly
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    8 分
  • Episode Highlight: How to Rewire Your Mind for Peace and Emotional Freedom - Vered Kogan

    Episode Highlight: How to Rewire Your Mind for Peace and Emotional Freedom - Vered Kogan
    2026/08/08

    Originally aired: November 2024

    Episode Number: 185

    The way we respond to stress, conflict, and difficult emotions is often shaped by unconscious patterns we've carried for years. Lasting change begins when we learn to recognise those patterns and respond with awareness instead of reaction.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute Vered Kogan shares practical techniques for regulating the nervous system, releasing emotional patterns, and leading yourself with greater awareness. Learn how approaches such as heart coherence, EFT tapping, and self-compassion can help you move beyond reactivity, strengthen emotional resilience, and create a positive ripple effect in every area of your life.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/veredkogan
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    6 分
  • Pension Expert & Entrepreneur: Use Your Pension to Fund Your Business, Protect Your Wealth & Build Financial Freedom - James Hadley | EP 272

    Pension Expert & Entrepreneur: Use Your Pension to Fund Your Business, Protect Your Wealth & Build Financial Freedom - James Hadley | EP 272
    2026/08/06
    Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with James Hadley, a pensions and property investment expert who has completed over 4,000 property transactions using pension funds. We talk about his journey from accountancy to pensions to property, the nine-year ordeal of being investigated by the HMRC, FCA, and SFO after a business deal went wrong, and the life-altering discovery in his 40s that he's autistic and bipolar. James shares the mindset shifts, daily habits, and hard-won lessons that got him through the darkest period of his life, plus practical advice on how business owners can use pensions to build wealth and protect themselves from risk. Don't miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and how James and Will first connected 00:53 - Where James's determination comes from 02:57 - Grit and lessons learned from playing rugby 03:27 - School life and almost becoming an Army officer 04:59 - Why he ultimately didn't join the Army 05:37 - Training as an accountant 06:51 - Early business exposure: washing cars and his dad's business 07:59 - Moving into pensions at a global life assurance company 09:39 - Combining property investing with pension tax advantages 10:56 - Why property appeals to entrepreneurs as an asset class 13:15 - Business owners' preference for hands-on investing 14:00 - Pension tax advantages for business owners, part one 15:17 - Reducing corporation tax and protection from creditors 16:45 - Personal guarantees vs. pension protection 17:14 - Carry-forward contributions and director pension schemes explained 19:15 - Into the property investment rollercoaster 20:19 - The Richard Branson advice that backfired 21:09 - The pension scheme product that went wrong 22:07 - Investigated by HMRC, FCA, SFO and more 23:09 - "Guilty until proven innocent" - the early morning raid 23:58 - Nine years under investigation, then the case dropped 24:37 - Getting out of bed each day amid the pressure 25:27 - The life audit: family, sleep, and alcohol 27:38 - Cutting out alcohol and fixing sleep hygiene 28:44 - Discovering he's autistic and bipolar 29:49 - Developing empathy for others through adversity 31:06 - The moment the case was finally dropped 32:34 - How James and Will first connected, through Emma Mills 34:41 - The impact of coaching and accountability 35:33 - Quantum leaps vs. marginal gains 36:52 - The power of environment and peer groups 38:55 - Managing reputation through the ordeal 40:04 - "What other people think of me is none of my business" 41:09 - Choosing radical candor over hiding the story 42:39 - Why business owners are more understanding of failure 43:39 - Getting the ADHD and autism diagnosis 45:24 - Understanding pathological demand avoidance 45:59 - The bipolar diagnosis 49:32 - Nature vs. pressure: is neurodivergence innate or triggered? 50:29 - Masking and "special interests" in autism 51:17 - Giving up alcohol and realizing the mask 52:08 - Neurodivergence as a gift or a curse 53:14 - His North Star now: pension-led business funding 55:17 - Why pension-led funding beats expensive business loans 56:33 - How to connect with James 56:52 - Final reflection: "Can you help?" \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Connect with James here: https://www.jameshadleypensions.com/ About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let's embark on this journey together!
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  • Episode Highlight: Why Success Comes from Staying Dynamic - Dawn McGruer

    Episode Highlight: Why Success Comes from Staying Dynamic - Dawn McGruer
    2026/08/03

    Originally aired: November 2024

    Episode Number: 184

    Building a successful business isn't about holding onto what's worked in the past. It's about staying adaptable, understanding what truly drives you, and creating a business that supports the life you want to live.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, accomplished entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Dawn McGruer explores why the most sustainable success comes from designing your business around your values rather than society's definition of achievement. Discover how embracing change, trusting your instincts, and focusing on work that energises you can lead to greater fulfillment, stronger business growth, and a life built on freedom, flexibility, and purpose.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/dawnmcgruer
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    8 分
  • Episode Highlight: Why Most People Don't Truly Want to Heal - Steven Ray Ozanich

    Episode Highlight: Why Most People Don't Truly Want to Heal - Steven Ray Ozanich
    2026/08/01

    Originally aired: November 2024

    Episode Number: 183

    Many of us spend our lives trying to silence physical or emotional symptoms without ever addressing the deeper issues that may be causing them. But true healing often begins when we're willing to confront the emotions we've spent years avoiding.

    In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, mindbody health consultant and author Steven Ray Ozanich explores why unresolved emotions can manifest as physical symptoms and how the body often reflects what the mind struggles to process. Discover how facing difficult emotions, rather than simply managing symptoms, can open the door to lasting healing, greater self-awareness, and a more authentic way of living.

    Listen to the full episode here:

    https://kite.link/stevenrayozanich
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    8 分