EPISODE 558: Daniel Priestley
The Power of Personal Branding for Business Growth
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Screw It Just Do It, Alex Chisnall chats with Daniel Priestley, an award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author. Daniel shares his journey from starting and scaling businesses to becoming a key figure in the entrepreneurial world. His story is filled with valuable insights on mentorship, taking risks, and building resilience.
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED
The importance of mentorship in entrepreneurship
Taking risks and learning from failure
Building a resilient mindset
Scaling businesses and practical strategies
The role of personal branding in business success
HIGHLIGHTS
[02:19] - "There is too much money chasing too few products and services."
[11:38] - Starting his first business at 21 and scaling it from zero to a million in the first year
[35:25] - The importance of having a dedicated team for sales and scaling
[48:50] - The key elements that enabled Daniel to succeed in his entrepreneurial journey
[50:03] - Overcoming procrastination by connecting effort with reward
QUOTABLE QUOTES
"It's the greatest time ever to be an entrepreneur."
"Entrepreneurship is a team sport; you need different people with different skills."
"The entrepreneurial journey is all about solving problems and learning as you go."
"I copied everything I learned from my mentor and it took my business from zero to a million in year one."
"When the opportunity is clear, you can't help but get energised."
ACTION STEPS
Find a Mentor: Seek out experienced entrepreneurs who can provide guidance and support.
Embrace Risks: Don’t be afraid to take risks and learn from your failures.
Build a Resilient Mindset: Develop strategies to stay motivated and focused, even in challenging times.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
ScoreApp: An AI-enabled platform for creating surveys, assessments, and quizzes
Dent Global: An entrepreneur accelerator providing training and support to startups
Books by Daniel Priestly: Key Person of Influence, Oversubscribed, Entrepreneur Revolution
BookMagic.ai: A platform for writing a book with AI tools
ABOUT THE GUEST
Daniel Priestley is an award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author. He is the co-founder of ScoreApp, an AI-enabled platform for creating surveys, assessments, and quizzes, and founder of Dent Global, an entrepreneur accelerator. Daniel has authored six entrepreneurship books and is a sought-after speaker and business coach. He lives in London with his wife Alena, their three children, and their cat.
