Transform Differently

Socium10X was never about just consulting but making transformation REAL. 

Now, that mission is scaling.

Socium10X is now part of Transform Differently, a venture built to take everything that worked and drive impact at an even greater scale. Alongside Paul Cobban, Nicola Tyler, and Steve Robson, we’re cutting through the noise and making sure businesses stop wasting time on change that doesn’t stick.

We don’t do change the usual way.

➡️ Where others sell transformation, we make sure results happen.
➡️ Where others drown in strategy decks, the focus stays on what moves the needle.
➡️ Where others complicate, the goal is always simple: people, results, and action.

My role? Helping leaders stop wasting time on change that looks good on paper but fails in reality.

Transformation keeps businesses alive.

Most leaders believe more consultants, more processes, and more engagement programs will fix the problem. That approach makes everything harder than necessary.

At Transform Differently, everything that slows businesses down gets stripped away, including pointless reports, unnecessary approvals, and outdated thinking. The focus stays on what makes real change work: people who own what they build.

What Makes Us Different?

➔  No fake engagement programs. Surveys do not create buy-in. People commit when work leads to something real.

➔  No empty leadership slogans. Mission statements do not drive action. Leaders who back their words with real change do.

➔  No wasted talent. Too many businesses lose great people by killing creativity and slowing down decisions. The goal is to build workplaces that move fast and make sense.

Nothing changes until leaders stop getting in their own way.

If your organisation needs real, lasting change, not another report, let’s talk.

https://transformdifferently.com/

Founder

The Lekker Network

The Lekker Network is a community for South Africans (Saffas) to connect, share opportunities, and do business together on a global scale. As a founding member, I’ve been involved in shaping an environment that promotes collaboration and growth. Our mission is to create meaningful pathways for South Africans, wherever they are in the world.

Founding Member

TheChangeCo

As the Founder & Transformation Specialist at TheChangeCo, I am committed to meeting customers' needs and delivering real, measurable objectives and results.   Our philosophy is that technology is only part of the solution; real success comes from the people who drive these solutions forward. 

Notable transformations include:

Leadership Development | HFW | 2024-2025
Leadership development providing expert guidance and tailored strategies to help individuals and teams  enhance their leadership skills, improve team performance, and achieve their goals effectively.

Transformation | People’s Partnership, ITV, HSBC, Deloitte | 2016-2022
Led digital transformation initiatives, creating agile methods, optimising platforms, and achieving cost efficiencies.

Strategy, TOM, and Cost Efficiencies | Liberty Insurance | 2015
Created a 3-year roadmap, delivered 30%+ cost savings, and led a contact centre outsourcing, saving £6M annually.

Strategy, Change, IT, and Operations | Harrods Bank | 2013-2014
Delivered a regulatory plan and re-issued the banking licence. Negotiated a £20M+ digital platform outsource. Developed a TOM to reform IT and operations, launching new products.

Business Strategy and Growth | Aldermore | 2012-2013
Defined and executed the 3-year strategic roadmap, achieving 30%+ ROI.

Internet Banking Transformation | Lloyds TSB | 2007-2008
Enabled online customer interactions, anticipating a £100M revenue increase over five years.

Infrastructure and Technology Transformation | Barclays | 2005-2006
Transitioned 5,000 staff to the new Global Head Office, including an infrastructure refresh as part of a £100M programme.

These experiences allowed me to transform businesses, empower teams, harness technology, and put customers first in delivering sustainable results.

My passion for transforming organisations by empowering teams, simplifying processes, and leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences is at the core of my work at TheChangeCo.

Founder and Transformation Specialist

Socium10X

We're not your usual consultancy.

➡️ Where others land and expand, we help you simplify to amplify.

➡️ Where others focus on everything, we focus only on what adds exponential value.

➡️ Where others might fix symptoms with technology, we create lasting ones.

My role? Encouraging dreamers to see their biggest goals as achievable. I streamline challenges so clients can maximise their potential. Through our 10X philosophy, we remove self-imposed limits on ambition.

Within organisations, I promptly streamline the obstacles hindering 10X progress—talent gaps, innovation paralysis, and outdated tech constraints. This process optimises operations to maximise the team's potential.

Our services are holistic, integrated, bespoke to your needs, and delivered by global experts.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲
Our solutions are tailored to your people and designed to meet them where they're at. We do this by making use of the latest neuroscience and behavioural psychology strategies to coach and empower them, tapping into the 10X potential within each person to ignite transformation from the inside out.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
We look to understand your bold vision, and we aren't afraid to make it even bolder, providing unparalleled focus and simplicity in achieving your objectives.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Simplicity is the cornerstone of 10X thinking. We refine your systems and processes to amplify efficiency, focusing on the critical 20% that will drive remarkable results for you.

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We make change fast, fun, and purposeful, harnessing the power of innovation to create cutting-edge products, services, and solutions that captivate your customers and fuel your business growth.

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
We use technology as a catalyst for growth, not just a solution to problems. We'll help you prepare for the future with capabilities in AI, data, RPA, and more.

Founder & CEO, Transformation Specialist and Coach

Partners in Change Consulting Limited

As Digital Delivery Director, I applied my expertise in strategy, digital solutions, technology, and agile methodologies to support clients through digital transformations.

Partners in Change Consulting Limited strongly believes that successful and sustainable change demands a partnership approach from everyone involved at every stage. They pride themselves on being remarkably flexible, allowing clients to buy exactly what they want, how they want it, without paying for full-time consultants unless needed.

The company is calm, caring, and collaborative, taking the stress and heavy lifting out of change programmes. With their in-house team and a network of over 900 change experts, Partners in Change Consulting Limited can build the team needed to deliver brilliant change at prices often 25% or more below their "big consulting" competitors.

With over 25 years of experience in transforming companies across banking, insurance, investment management, legal, utilities, media & entertainment, and professional services, I was well-equipped to guide organisations through their change initiatives.

My strong track record in leading start-ups & turnarounds, driving business and technology transformations, and holding executive accountability for Strategy, Change, IT, and Operations positioned me as a valuable asset to Partners in Change Consulting Limited and its clients.

As a trusted advisor to senior executives and a skilled leader who had managed large teams and budgets, I brought a customer-centric approach to my role. I focused on delivering digital solutions that enhanced customer experiences and drove business growth.

Digital Delivery Director

Accenture

As a Senior Manager at Accenture in the early 2000s, I played an important role in the company's Financial Services eCommerce practice, which was based in London. 

My primary responsibilities were client delivery, business development for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, and driving change initiatives.

Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a wide range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital technology, and operations. With a workforce of over 700,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture is at the forefront of creating 360° value for its stakeholders.

I led a Chordiant CRM implementation for the Bank of Ireland, targeting a £50M revenue boost in 3 years. I also led a Chordiant CRM implementation for Lloyds TSB, improving customer process efficiency and reducing their annual operating expenses by an estimated £15 million.

I was nominated for the Accenture Partnership for the 2001/2002 global promotion cycle.

I had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, collaborating and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions. The exposure to clients, projects, and methodologies honed my skills in strategic thinking, client management, and leading high-performing teams.

My experience at Accenture was transformative, shaping my approach to problem-solving, client engagement, and delivering value-driven solutions. The knowledge and skills I acquired during this time are a solid foundation, enabling me to move forward confidently and quickly in the ever-evolving business and technology domains.

Senior Manager

ea Change Group

As a Senior Associate at ea Change Group in the late 1990s, I played a key role in growing the company's eBusiness practice and consulting on numerous engagements across the financial services industry. 

ea Change Group was founded in 1998 to address issues surrounding euro integration but subsequently expanded into providing project and program management services. I reported directly to the CEO and was responsible for expanding the eBusiness practice.

ea Change Group is a people-conscious and socially responsible resourcing company that prioritises long-term partnerships with clients, ensures the well-being of candidates, and trains the next generation of consultants. The company's values resonated deeply with me, as they believed in making a positive difference in people's lives.

I worked closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and collaboratively develop tailored solutions. The company's consultants are subject matter experts, allowing for flexibility in service delivery.

One of my key achievements was contributing to the successful changeover to the Euro for Deutsche Bank in 1999. Additionally, I developed a business case for a dot-com venture that sought an investment of £25 million, with an estimated incremental revenue of £100 million over five years.

My experience at ea Change Group was deeply enriching and aligned with my values. The knowledge and skills I acquired have served as a solid foundation for my professional growth.

Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan

Global ERP and Process re-engineering specialist

Project Manager

Andersen Consulting

Developer, Integration and ERP specialist

Senior Consultant

I've spent 30 years helping people and organisations turn "impossible" into real, measurable success. 

Not through long-winded strategies but through unlocking the potential that's already there.

Now, I'm taking it further.

I co-founded Transform Differently to change the way organisations grow, adapt, and succeed. Too many businesses overcomplicate change, adding more layers, more consultants, and more processes that slow everything down. That doesn't work.

Real transformation happens when leaders remove barriers, give people ownership, and focus on results that matter. That's what I do. 

I coach, consult, and challenge leaders to make change real, not a corporate slogan or a one-time project, but something people believe in.

What drives me?

✅ Keeping things simple because clarity moves businesses forward faster.
✅ Helping leaders remove obstacles instead of creating more rules.
✅ Building high-performance cultures and teams that don't rely on engagement programs.
✅ Creating transformation that lasts because people drive it, not because a policy says so.

Success comes from people, not processes. If you're ready to build something that works, let's talk.

Craig Gillham

🚀 New in The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap, Part 2: Getting Your Head Straight

The first month of any transformation is where most leaders stumble. It is rarely because they do not know what to do, but because they avoid the uncomfortable truth of facing reality.

This edition is about cutting through the noise, uncovering what is really holding your organisation back, and building the clarity, alignment and courage to lead meaningful change.

👉 Read Part 2: Days 1–30, Getting Your Head Straight.

Delivering Growth, Turnaround & Value Creation | Transformation Leader | £100m+ Change Led Across PE, Founder-Led & Corporate Businesses | Making Change Stick

Part 2: Getting Your Head Straight 👋 Welcome back This is Part 2 of my four-part series, The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap — a practical guide for le

Open article: 🧭 The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap by Craig Gillham • 3 min read

It's that time again, everyone.  Happy Friday 😊

If you work with people (and let’s face it, we all do), this one’s a must-read.

I’m currently deep into Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson and it’s one of those books that makes you laugh, wince, and nod in recognition, often all at the same time.

It’s a brilliant exploration of why we misread each other at work, why some conversations flow and others crash, and how small shifts in understanding can change everything about how we connect.

Erikson uses colour profiles (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) to bring personality dynamics to life and the humour in it is gold. It’s not about labelling people, it’s about learning to listen, adapt, and stop assuming everyone thinks like we do.

What I love most is how it makes you laugh at yourself first. It’s a reminder that real leadership isn’t about managing others, it’s about understanding them.

If you get the chance, pick this one up. It’s fun, sharp, and surprisingly humbling.

💡 Favourite takeaway so far:
“When you realise everyone else isn’t an idiot, you start to lead differently.”  
…and it got me looking in the mirror too 😆

#Leadership #Communication #SelfAwareness #Transformation #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning

We all have self-doubt. The difference is what we do with it.

Kobe reminds us — confidence isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the courage to move with it.

Self-doubt can be a teacher if we let it. 💭🔥

#Leadership #Growth #Mindset #KobeBryant #Resilience

💥 90-Day Transformation Roadmap | Part 4 of 4
Days 61–90: Embedding Change and Handing Over the Keys

If you’ve followed this series with me, you’ll know the first 60 days were all about getting aligned, earning trust, and building momentum.  Now we’re in the final stretch, where it’s time to prove it works.

This stage is where theory meets reality. It’s about execution that sticks, creating feedback loops that keep learning alive, and helping your people take ownership so change outlives the programme.

If you’ve ever wondered why some transformations fade while others fly, this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full piece below and discover what it really takes to make change last.

#Transformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Culture #Execution

💥 90-Day Transformation Roadmap | Part 4 of 4 Days 61–90: Embedding Change and Handing Over the Keys The final stretch. You’ve done the alignment. Ma

🔹 Welcome back to The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap

Part 3: Days 31–60: Designing With Reality
“Not in a Conference Room.”

The hardest part of transformation isn’t strategy, it’s honesty.

This next phase is all about designing with reality, not against it.  It’s where you step out of the slide deck and into the business, mapping how work really happens, not how we wish it did.

Over the next 30 days, we’ll focus on:
✅ Finding the truth in your processes, not the theory
✅ Identifying what really drives or delays value
✅ Building networks of people who make change stick

Because transformation doesn’t fail in design.
It fails when the design ignores reality.

Newsletter 3 – Days 31–60: Designing With Reality (Not in a Conference Room) By this stage, the groundwork is complete: reality has been faced, the po

Open article: 🧭 The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap by Craig Gillham • 2 min read

After Monday’s post about Surrounded by Idiots and how we all see (and misread) each other at work… I couldn’t resist sharing this absolute gem.

🎥 https://lnkd.in/e6N4eqhr

If you’ve ever wondered why people do the things they do — and you fancy a good laugh while learning something real about human behaviour — this one’s worth 20 minutes of your day. (skip the advertisement)

It’s funny, sharp, and full of those “yep, that’s me” moments.
Trust me… It’s time well spent. 😄

#Leadership #People #SelfAwareness #Communication #ContinuousLearning

Open video: Know Their COLOR and Influence Anyone [Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson] on youtu.be

Know Their COLOR and Influence Anyone [Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson]

Andy G Hooper

GEE Capital

GEE Capital acquire and invest in e-commerce service providers, 3PLs and B2B businesses.

Using our proven formula, we scale the businesses we invest in, either through whole acquisition or equity stake NED through our STEMS™️ and OATS™️ processes.

Investor

Expandly

We help Ecommerce brands globally expand. Having helped over 2000 sellers expand into the EU, we now focus on successfully expanding brands globally through our proven expansion pathway in three core elements of Compliance, Logistics and Online Distribution.

Global E-commerce Logistics

Acquisition of Shipping company into the GEE Fold.

WeBuyAnyBusiness.IO

Business Insider Secrets

I wanted to learn from those that have already done it!

We talk to excellent business owners about their journey into, through and out of business, learn from real stories, real people, no gurus.

Podcast Host

E-commerce Expander Secrets

Lime Sports Ltd

Successfully exited the business in 2024.

We specialise in growing businesses and organisations through a number of channels.
Business Development
Consultancy
Training

Director

Andy Hooper Photography

I provide affordable photography on a freelance basis capturing your special moments, be that Weddings, Events, Portraits or Ocassions.

Visit my website for more information or contact me direct to see how we can help make your event special.

www.arhooper.co.uk

Freelance

3D Wedding Figures Ltd

Your Photography in the new era!

We support people in creating memories that are ready and fit for Millennials!  We use technology to create mouth watering images and scans to create your very own Madame Tussaud's figurine of you.  No longer do you have to make do with a photo, but you can also have a 3d printed figure that is an exact replica of you!

We specialise in Weddings and events, but also capture people in portraits, babies and pets.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile.

I have been growing organisations in Business Development, Sponsorship, Consultancy and Coaching since 2006 across a range of industries and global locations.

At Global E-commerce Experts we solely focus on supporting e-commerce entrepreneurs to successfully expand into the EU.

We are a high paced, dynamic organisation that supports the needs of who we serve!

Providing high quality services from VAT compliance, 3PL and Account Management we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to ensure our clients are given the best solutions available.

With a key focus on data, using coaching conversations and strategy, I am a dynamic leader who develops teams and individuals to reach their true potential, be that through target driven sales, business efficiency or coaching.

Outside of work I am a keen sailor, windsurfer & generally keeping fit!

I am always looking to expand my network to work and collaborate with like minded people, creating partnerships and development opportunities.

I look forward to connecting & working with you!

https://linktr.ee/andyghooper

Acquired Expandly into the GEE fold

If you don’t design your day, your day will design you.

When people hear I wake up at 5:30AM, they assume it’s about hustle culture.
It’s not.

It’s about mental fitness.
At 6AM I’m in the gym, not to get ripped, but to get my head right.
Running a business means constant decisions, chaos, and people needing answers. I need to be in control of my state before I can lead anyone else.

Then, every morning, I take out my notepad and write:

My 10-year vision

My yearly goals

My top three outcomes for the day

At night, I write down the three most important things for tomorrow. It means I wake up knowing exactly where to start.

Finally, I meet my EA every single morning. Alignment is everything. If you don’t have an assistant, you are the assistant.

Curious, what’s one daily habit that keeps you grounded and focused as a business owner?

#LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #MorningRoutine #BusinessGrowth #AndyHooper #STEMSFramework #ScaleToTenMillion

I invest or acquire Ecomm Service Providers & 3PLs, then scale them using our proven formulas (STEMS® and GEP®) so we can Globally Expand Brands | Podcast Host & Speaker

You have to be f******g kidding me…?

Ok, you got to hear me out here, this is not what you think.

But here is what is wrong with society.

I know nothing on these two particularly, other than who they are. I don’t follow them, pretend to understand them etc.

However, in the article, Moly-Mae got backlash online after being on The Diary Of A CEO .

Here’s the thing, she got the backlash for saying…

Wait for it..

‘We’ve all got the same 24hrs’

SHES BLOODY RIGHT.

Then she apologised and she had "accepted and realised" that what she said "was wrong". 

Really????

What she said was right.

Why the need to apologise?

For all the lazy s***s in the world that cannot, won’t and are too lazy to take action.

We have to stop villainising people that are doing well.

We should support them and encourage them!

This is honestly why 99.9% of people are never going to succeed.

They are too busy moaning and complaining that they don’t have as much time as someone else?

Absolute nonesense.

Have a great day y’all.


'I'm not putting my ring back on yet,' says Molly-Mae after Tommy reunion

Open article: Molly-Mae Hague on Tommy Fury: 'I'm not putting my ring back on yet' by bbc.com

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague attend the National Television Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on January 28, 2020 in London, England

Molly-Mae Hague on Tommy Fury: 'I'm not putting my ring back on yet'

My Super Power may surprise you...

I'm not actually great at anything. There I said it.

That's a relief...

Now what do I really mean by that?

Well, I realised many years ago, that I was trying to be better than everyone.

Then I realised that they were all good at just one thing.

I wasn't going to be better than them at that.

But it then dawned on me, that I'm actually good at many things, but my super power?

Bringing all the bits I'm good at and stacking them.

Something I think Steven Bartlett has in one of his books...

Basically my (probably) ADHD mind, cannot stick to one thing long enough anyway before I come bored.

SO doing lots of things well... think 80%, is much better.

Stop thinking you have to win every piece of the game.

Mastery isn't winning the sport, but being good at it, then being good at Art and Science too. 

That's where I see business leaders winning right now...

What's your super power?

Picture mid cycle last week in Club La Santa, after a great week away with the gym gents... Which is why I was quiet on here....

AI is not the future. It is the present. And if you are not using it, you are already behind.

But let us be clear. AI is not about replacing you. It is about amplifying you.

Every day, I use AI to remove friction and multiply output:

ChatGPT for strategy and ideation. I do not treat it like Google. I treat it like a digital board member who can simulate expert opinions.

Lovable for creating internal software tools that automate repetitive measurement and documentation.

Motion AI as an executive assistant that helps with scheduling, task alignment, and meeting summaries.

Plaude AI for real-time meeting notes straight from my phone.

These tools work together to make sure I never lose time on low-value activity.

The key is not the tools themselves, but how you integrate them. When AI systems start talking to each other, your productivity compounds.

AI does not replace leadership. It frees leaders to think again.

#ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessAutomation #Productivity #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation

Most businesses do not fail because of too little work.
They fail because of too much.

When sales grow faster than systems, chaos takes over.
Clients multiply. Delivery quality drops. Finances become unclear. Staff are overworked. And soon, what looked like growth turns into suffocation.

This is what I call “choking growth.”

The real cause is not demand. It is the lack of structure to handle that demand.

Four main issues lead to it:

The founder is trapped working in the business, not on it.

Decisions still rely on one person instead of a system.

There are no consistent processes or playbooks.

Finances are reactive, not strategic.

The solution is not to slow down sales.
It is to build the infrastructure that allows sales to scale safely.

Because a business that grows too fast without a backbone is not scaling. It is suffocating.

#BusinessSystem #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #SME

The 3 dumbest mistakes people make when expanding overseas

I have seen businesses spend millions trying to expand into new countries, only to fail within a year.
And the reason is rarely the product. It is almost always the approach.

Here are the three biggest mistakes people make when expanding globally:

1. They think translating the website is enough.
Expansion is not translation. You cannot copy and paste your brand into a new culture. What works in the UK will not always resonate in Germany, Japan, or the UAE. Language is not localisation.

2. They ignore regional differences.
Every market has its own buying habits, laws, payment systems, and customer expectations. Without research and adaptation, even the best product can fail.

3. They hire the wrong people locally.
Either they do not hire anyone at all, or they hire someone in the region who does not actually understand what the market needs. Local knowledge matters more than a fancy title.

The truth is that most business owners do not have an expansion strategy. They just ship their product overseas and hope it works.

Global expansion is not about luck. It is about process, structure, and insight.
You need to know where to grow, how to position, and who to trust on the ground.

That is why I built an AI-powered expansion framework that helps business owners test their readiness before taking the leap.

Because international growth should not be a gamble. It should be a calculated move.

#GlobalExpansion #InternationalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #BusinessStrategy

Most people think you need a fortune to buy a business.
But the truth is, some businesses are sold for £1.

Why? Because for many owners, the business has become a burden.
Maybe it is a tax issue.
Maybe it is losing money.
Maybe they are simply exhausted from running it.

And that creates a unique opportunity for someone who understands how to see potential where others see problems.

If you can identify what makes the business struggle and apply the right systems, structure, and leadership, that £1 business can become an income-generating asset.

The value is not in what it costs to buy. The value is in what you can build it into.

Before you start a new business from scratch, consider this: what if you could acquire an existing business, fix the foundation, and scale it faster than starting from zero?

That is how real entrepreneurs create leverage.

#BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership

I once flew halfway around the world three times to close a £15 million acquisition.
The deal was perfect on paper. Great turnover, solid team, full buy-in from everyone involved.

But one landlord’s decision stopped everything.

After weeks of travel, negotiation, and preparation, we were told we could not take over the business. Then, just when we found a workaround, the landlord changed their mind again.

The deal collapsed. Sixty jobs were lost. The business went into bankruptcy.

Painful? Absolutely.
But also invaluable.

It taught me that in business, no deal is ever done until it is done. And that resilience is not built through success, but through recovery.

Every failure sharpens your instincts.
Every setback builds your systems.

Sometimes losing a £15 million deal teaches you more than closing one ever could.

#BusinessAcquisition #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership #BusinessResilience #Entrepreneurship

Many entrepreneurs mistake being busy for being productive.
But if you are buried in meetings and emails, you are not scaling. You are surviving.

Real growth happens when the business can operate and expand without you constantly holding it together.

That is when you move from operator to architect.

I use what I call the Five S Framework:

- Scale the business owner – Build leadership capacity before you build systems.
- Structure – Clarify roles, reporting lines, and accountability.
- Systems – Create scalable, repeatable processes.
- Stability – Ensure your finances and operations are balanced.
- Synchronisation – Align every moving part toward one vision.

When you master these five, growth becomes predictable.

Scaling is not about doing more. It is about designing better.

#BusinessScaling #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Operations #BusinessGrowth

I am speaking at a great event in London next week (well 30th…), details below if you want to hear me natter about how you can take an acquisition doing 250k to 2m in 12 months…

It’s not because I am a legend.

I’ve cracked the secret that no one wants to tell you…

See you at the event!

Business Acquisition Consultant | M&A Networking Host | I Buy Construction Related Businesses |

The Acquisition Collective | M&A Event | Keynote Speakers | Q&A & Pitching | London 📍| Great Community

We have 3 amazing speakers ready to take stage and discuss 3 brilliant topics and the audience have the opportunity to ask anything.

Andy G Hooper from Expandly will speak on his journey through acquisitions.

David Parry from SmartBRG will speak on scaling up for exit, and how to do it the right way.

Charlie Norton will be bringing his new presentation on how to build a million pound business.

Tickets are down to the last 20 and selling out quick so be sure to grab yours from the website or Eventbrite.

#EmpowerGrowth

When I look at a business to acquire or invest in, I am not searching for perfection. I am searching for potential.

A perfect business does not need me. A potential one does.

For acquisitions, I want a business that does not rely entirely on the founder, one that already has systems, processes, and a capable management team.

For investments, I want something different.
A business with a strong product, solid foundation, but struggling to scale.

That is where frameworks like STEMS come in. When you install structured processes, accountability, and clear leadership, profits start to appear naturally.

Most business owners are not short on effort. They are short on clarity.

And with the right framework, clarity turns chaos into capital.

#BusinessAcquisition #Investing #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #ScalingBusiness

As entrepreneurs, opportunities come at us constantly.
New partnerships, projects, ideas, collaborations.

The temptation is to say yes to all of them.
But that is how focus gets lost and burnout begins.

So I created what I call the “Hell Yes Process.”

Before I commit to anything, I ask myself two simple questions:

Am I genuinely excited to do this?

Does it move me closer to my ultimate goals?

If the answer is not a clear yes to both, it is a no.

This one decision filter has saved me time, money, and mental space. It has kept my energy directed at the things that truly matter.

Because saying yes to everything means saying no to excellence.

The best leaders do not chase every opportunity. They choose the right ones.

#DecisionMaking #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth

If I had to start again, I’d build an AI Board of Directors.

Here’s what I did.
I asked ChatGPT to create three non-executive directors for my business:

Jeff Bezos – to challenge my customer-centric thinking, scale strategy, and long-term focus

Alex Hormozi – to push me on value creation, offers, and execution

Steve Jobs – to refine vision, simplicity, and innovation

Then I fed it my STEMS Framework, the methodology I use to scale businesses beyond £10M.
And I asked each “director” to give me 10 questions they’d ask if they were reviewing my plan.

What came back was gold.
It exposed weak points, tested my thinking, and made me consider areas I hadn’t before.

If I could start again, I’d do this from day one.

AI isn’t just for efficiency — it’s for perspective.
You don’t need to guess what Bezos or Jobs might say.
You can ask.

Curious — if you could build your own AI Board, who would you choose?

#BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #Entrepreneurship #AndyHooper #STEMSFramework #AIMentorship #Innovation

Every market speaks its own language.. and I don’t just mean words.

The culture is different. The sales psychology is different. Even the laws are different.
Something as simple as product legality changes from country to country.
For example, fur products can still be sold in France, but not in the UK.

So if you try to scale globally with a copy-paste strategy, you’ll hit walls fast.

Here’s what I’ve learned from running businesses across Dubai, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Germany, and France:

Don’t assume your offer translates. Test it.

Localise pricing and messaging.

Study the culture before you sell into it.

Hire or partner with people who understand the local buyer.

Scaling internationally isn’t about taking your success abroad.
It’s about adapting your success to each new market.

What’s one cultural lesson you learned doing business abroad?

#GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #MarketExpansion #AndyHooper #STEMSFramework #ScaleYourBusiness #InternationalGrowth

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