Belinda Wiggins: How to Build a Business That Thrives Without You (And Sells for More)

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How do you build a business that doesn’t rely on you—and then sell it for maximum value?

In this episode, I sit down with Belinda Wiggins, former owner of BWS Recruitment, who built a thriving recruitment agency, made it independent of her, and successfully exited on her terms. If you’re a business owner looking to scale, systemise, and plan your eventual exit, this conversation is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Plan Your Exit from Day One – Why waiting too long could cost you millions.

✅ Make Your Business Run Without You – The critical steps to delegation and leadership.

✅ Finding the Right Buyer – Why culture fit and continuity matter as much as the price tag.

✅ Avoiding Costly Mistakes – The silent partner disaster that forced Belinda to restart.

✅ Lessons from a Successful Exit – What made her business attractive to buyers.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Meet Belinda Wiggins: From Recruitment to Consulting

05:03 Starting and Growing BWS Recruitment

09:02 Challenges and Lessons Learned

18:53 The Importance of Strategic Planning and Networking

22:07 Impact of the CEO Masterclass

28:16 Shifting Focus: Marketing and Customer Feedback

32:02 Leveraging Technology in Recruitment

34:41 Planning and Executing a Business Exit

39:46 Challenges and Successes in Selling the Business

45:03 Life After Business Ownership

47:05 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

55:04 The #CriticalFewwActions™ to improve your business.

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