Mastermind For Business

You’ve heard it before: “Just systemise your business and you’ll get freedom.” But what if that’s only half the truth?

In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon unpack the real reason business owners can’t step away without everything unraveling and why it’s got less to do with systems and everything to do with people.

This is real talk from real business owners who’ve walked the walk. You’ll learn how to onboard  new hires in a way that actually empowers them from day one, why most business owners fail to delegate (and what to do instead), and the surprising truth about your team’s belief in you and in themselves.

Whether you’ve got a small team or a growing empire, if you want more freedom without sacrificing results, this episode will challenge the way you lead.

Listen now and unlock the kind of freedom you started your business for in the first place.

In today's podcast, Mark and Nick explores:

• Why empowerment has to start on day one (01:38)

• Founders cling on because they crave being needed (03:40)

• Why “just add systems” is unreliable advice (06:52)

• What a bad onboarding experience actually feels like (09:55)

• How to create a first day your new hire will never forget (11:47)

• A first day horror story (15:15)

• The new hire jigsaw analogy that will reframe how you see your team (18:01)

• How to re-onboard your current team and reignite belief (20:05)

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If you’ve ever found yourself checking emails at your kid’s recital or mowing the lawn while replaying a work convo in your head … welcome! You’re in the right place.

In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon get real about the myth of work-life balance and offer something far more doable. It’s about turning off the noise, reclaiming your weekends, and showing up as your best self, at home and in business.

This is a candid conversation on boundaries, presence, self-care, and finding time for what and who matters most without burning out or blowing up your business. It’s practical. It’s refreshingly honest. And yes, it might just save your Sundays.

You don’t need a total life overhaul to reclaim your time. You just need a few real-world shifts that stick. Whether it's turning off notifications, scheduling fun, or just touching a leaf before walking in the door, these micro-habits stack up. 

Start with one. Your future self, and your family, will thank you. Because the truth is, you didn’t start a business to miss all your kid’s soccer games.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

• The trap successful business owners fall into of letting passion justify overwork (00:35)

• Why “balance” is impractical and what to aim for instead (03:06)

• Mark’s simple weekend trick that creates real boundaries (04:18)

• The difference between being present and having presence (06:38)

• Why routines and self-care might be one of the most productive things you do (08:22) 

• The brain-dump hack to clear mental clutter (11:59)

• The sneaky subconscious effect of a phone on the table (15:13)

• How to swap digital chaos for focused clarity (17:28)

• A recap of how to get your life back, one small habit at a time (19:31)

• A genius trick for leaving stress at the door (21:38)

• How these tiny tweaks unlock freedom and flow (23:21)

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“Fake it till you make it” is the worst advice you've ever been told.

In this episode, Mark and Nick break down the real reason business owners lose momentum and reveal a game-changing mindset shift that will change how you show up.

Forget the tired old “fake it till you make it” mantra. Success isn’t about pretending. It’s about strategic action, clarity, and trust.

They dive into the lessons learned from SAS Australia's Ant Middleton, talk about why delegation is the secret to reclaiming your time, and discuss how small, consistent actions will get you further than any overnight success hack ever will.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by all the things you think you should be doing or just need a reset, this episode will give you tangible, practical steps to regain control, build belief, and start moving toward real freedom in your business.

Remember, you don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next right step. Stop overthinking, trust yourself, and watch how quickly momentum builds.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

• Why business owners feel directionless at the start of the year (00:25)

• The "fake it till you make it" myth (01:10)

• Trusting the process and the one mindset shift that changes everything (03:38)

• Mark’s new book: The Belief Blueprint (08:52)

• The trap of comparison, and why perception isn’t reality (09:38)

• How to make even the biggest goals achievable (12:03)

• Why locking in your priorities in advance is the secret weapon of high-performing business owners (17:23)

• How to break through overwhelm, focus on the right next step, and start building momentum in your business (19:15)

• The four essential questions every entrepreneur needs to answer to stop running in circles (20:55)

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Ever feel like your schedule is running you instead of the other way around?

In this snapshot episode, Mark and Nick Creedon break down the art of designing your ideal workweek, one that fits your life, not someone else’s hustle-fueled fantasy. 

From protecting your calendar like a fortress to understanding why "just 15 minutes" is never just 15 minutes, this conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your time and your sanity.

Listen to the full episode here

A room full of nodding heads doesn’t reflect excellent leadership. It’s a trap. 

In this snapshot episode, we dive into the hidden pitfalls of groupthink, the surprising ways it can stifle creativity, and how to actually get the best ideas from your team. Plus, an unexpected lesson from Superbad and a Special Forces strategy that might just revolutionise your business meetings.

If you’ve ever questioned if team brainstorming really fuels innovation, you need to hear this conversation.

Listen to the full episode here