Empire Builders with Nick James

In this episode of Empire Builders, I sit down with Dennis Richards - a psychotherapist, coach, and retreat leader who specialises in helping business owners identify and transform the limiting beliefs that are holding them back. Dennis has run over 30 retreats in the last 10 years and works with experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs to uncover the deep-rooted wounds that prevent them from charging what they're worth, stepping up to bigger opportunities, and creating the life they truly want. This conversation gets personal... We dive into beliefs around money, worthiness, and the three core wounds that affect almost every business owner: "I'm not good enough", "I'm not perfect", and "I'm not worthy". In this episode, you'll discover: The simple exercise to reveal your hidden money beliefs (think about doubling your prices and notice what comes up) How to use your body as a tool to identify where limiting beliefs are stored The quantum regression technique Dennis uses to help people overcome phobias in 30 minutes Why beliefs in your personal life directly impact your business success (and vice versa) The balance between intention and attention - why therapy alone isn't enough How to run successful retreats (from someone who's done 30+) Where to download Dennis's free Belief Blueprint workbook with 10 steps to transform your beliefs Whether you're struggling with pricing, stepping up in your business, or just feel like something's holding you back, this episode will give you practical tools to identify and change those beliefs. Perfect for coaches, consultants, therapists, and expert business owners who know there's another level available to them. VALUABLE RESOURCES ⁠⁠ https://awakenyourinnerpower.com/belief-blueprint-nj https://www.youtube.com/@LightenUpCoaching https://awakenyourinnerpower.com/retreat ⁠https://www.expertempires.com⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup⁠   ABOUT THE HOST Nick James 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.

In this inspiring episode of Expert Empires, Nick James sits down with Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and headline speaker for Expert Empires 2025. Vishen shares the surprising story of how Mindvalley began as a side project selling meditation CDs and grew into a global personal development platform. Learn how a Jim Carrey-inspired vision exercise in 1995 set Vishen on a path to deliver "a billion dollars worth of value to the world," why his first three business ideas failed, and his counterintuitive approach to entrepreneurship: prioritising personal growth over profits. Vishen reveals the secret behind Mindvalley's successful membership model and offers powerful insights for experts and entrepreneurs on building a business that becomes a vehicle for massive personal development and global impact. Grab Your Ticket To Expert Empires To Learn From Vishen In Person -> https://www.expertempires.com/ee2025 VALUABLE RESOURCES  https://www.expertempires.com/ee2025 https://www.expertempires.com https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/     ABOUT THE HOST Nick James 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.

In this episode of Empire Builders, Nick James sits down with WhatsApp marketing specialist Paul Green to reveal the strategies that are transforming how experts connect with prospects. Discover why WhatsApp has become the essential communication tool for coaches, consultants and course creators who want faster response rates and higher conversions. Paul shares his remarkable journey from commercial airline pilot to marketing innovator, and reveals his simple yet powerful techniques for re-engaging cold leads – including the "90-second selfie method" that's generating £10K sales from a single message. You'll learn why traditional email follow-up is failing and how to leverage the personal nature of WhatsApp to build deeper connections with prospects. Don't miss the live demonstration where Nick implements one of Paul's strategies in real-time, plus access to Paul's complete WhatsApp Playbook featuring 12 proven campaigns that have generated over seven figures for his clients. Whether you're struggling with ghosted leads, slow sales cycles, or simply want to maximise your conversion rates, this episode delivers immediately actionable tactics to revolutionise your follow-up process.   VALUABLE RESOURCES www.clientfunnels.co.uk/ee https://www.expertempires.com https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/ https://www.expertempires.com/ee2025   ABOUT THE HOST Nick James 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.

In this special episode of Empire Builders, the tables are turned as Nick James shares his in-depth interview with Peter Daly-Dickson from the "Not A Straight Line" podcast. Listen in as Peter skillfully guides Nick through the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, drawing out candid stories and valuable insights rarely shared elsewhere. From Nick's early influences at Tony Robbins events as a 12-year-old to rebuilding from zero after losing everything in 2015, this conversation reveals the unpredictable path to success. Nick opens up about his relationship with his business partner Matt, his "Three F's" philosophy (Family, Fitness, Finance), and the critical lesson of separating your identity from your business. This exclusive interview dives deep into turning setbacks into opportunities, creating multiple income streams for financial resilience, and knowing when your leadership approach needs to evolve for continued growth. Whether you're starting your first venture, rebuilding after a setback, or scaling your existing business, Nick's honest reflections offer a roadmap for navigating entrepreneurship's inevitable "zags" while maintaining both business success and personal fulfilment. Don't miss this revealing conversation between two experienced entrepreneurs that will transform how you view challenges and opportunities on your own business journey.   VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/not-a-straight-line/id1749064980 ABOUT THE HOST Nick James 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.

In this no-holds-barred conversation with Paul Mort, Nick James dives deep into how Paul built his 7-figure coaching business serving 350+ clients while maintaining his sanity. Paul reveals his unconventional approach to scaling through group coaching, how he's developed systems to track client engagement using AI, and why sobriety has been his secret weapon for peak performance. From publishing bestselling books to building a personal brand that connects with married businessmen "who need to get their shit together," Paul shares the uncomfortable truth about what it really takes to succeed: relentless consistency, omnipresence in your marketing, and never-ending content creation. Whether you're just starting your expert business or looking to scale beyond the time-for-money trap, Paul's direct, honest insights on client retention, delivery systems, and goal-setting will challenge you to level up. VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.expertempires.com https://bit.ly/7figcoachgroup https://www.expertempires.com/podcast/ ABOUT THE HOST Nick James 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.