In this episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars shares his insights on building successful businesses. He discusses his evolution from buying and fixing struggling companies to scaling profitable ones and now investing in young entrepreneurs with billion-dollar potential. Brad emphasizes the importance of raising capital, leveraging other people’s ideas, and shifting from being a business owner to a true entrepreneur. He also reflects on key lessons, including failing fast, learning continuously, and surrounding yourself with the right people.
About Brad Sugars:
Brad Sugars is a serial entrepreneur, author, and founder of ActionCOACH, the world’s leading business coaching franchise. With a career spanning over three decades, he has built, bought, and sold multiple businesses across various industries. Known for his expertise in scaling companies and mentoring entrepreneurs, Brad has helped thousands of business owners grow their ventures. He is a firm advocate of strategic investment, continuous learning, and leveraging systems for business success. Through his books, podcasts, and coaching programs, he continues to inspire and educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.
About our host, Bill Gilliland:
Bill Gilliland, ActionCOACH in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, is not just another MBA or former CEO turned consultant. He has owned businesses, done it the hard way, and understands the real-life struggles business owners face every day. His talks are designed to inspire, motivate, and challenge business owners to get out of their own way and become responsible, knowledgeable and driven.