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Get BIG or Go HOME

Get BIG or Go HOME

You can always learn so much more from failure than you can from success.

So why is it that nobody talks about Failure?

In 2008, my business was significantly impacted by the collapse of Woolworths. A National ‘institution’ on the high street, that subsequently failed.

I’ve spent well over 4 years researching, not only the Woolworths collapse, but more than 150 other National Businesses that failed.  And the findings were SHOCKING.

I have used this research, combined with my own knowledge and experience, along with case study examples from Businesses I’ve either coached, mentored or in some other way supported over the past 14 years to put together this highly topical and impactful Keynote.

“Most people think small, whereas, I think BIG; and that automatically gives me a great advantage” – Warren Buffett

Once I’d correlated all the research, I wanted to understand at what stage of a businesses growth, do the flaws I had identified first form.  and when and why do we choose to ignore them?

Having now surveyed well over 100,000 Businesses, I was horrified to learn more than 80% of businesses possess at least one of the three most fundamental flaws we identified.  My conclusions to this research showed that whilst we are taught much within our time in School, College, Academies and Universities.  VERY few are ever taught HOW to run a progressively growing business!

What I’ll Share…

In this highly emotive, impactful and thought provoking Keynote, I challenge audiences to THINK BIG, and shows how thinking differently is crucial to achieving FAR more than they would otherwise have ever considered themselves capable.

I’ll share the devastating impact not having the 3 ESSENTIAL elements has on business as they SCALE, and how this results in their eventual downturn.

I’ll show the impact implementing these NOW can have on your future business success.

Testimony to this, is no less than 7 clients with whom I’ve coached to apply this learning into their businesses have gone on to become National Finalists at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

View or Download "Get BIG or Go Home" One Sheet

Who is this for?

This is a MUST for SME (up to 250 employee’s) Business Owners who are ready to hit the accelerator and SCALE their already growing business.

Whilst there is LOTS to get through in this 45,60 or 90 min Keynote, it is also highly informative, educational and interactive. I’m delighted to be able to share the content I’ve gleaned from having previously worked to add more than £400M to a PLC business, saved more than 1,400 jobs and set up 4 of my own businesses!

A final word…

This is not a light hearted, fluffy after dinner speech.  This is a grab the audience by the scruff of the neck and give it a good shake, kind of empowerment that makes everyone STOP, and think differently about them and their effectiveness in EVERYTHING they do!

Jam packed with Golden Nuggets and practical application giveaways, this is a must for those seeking the inspiration and means to GET BIG or GO HOME!

View or Download "Get BIG or Go Home" One Sheet


Stuart Johnson said…

I have worked with Jay many times over the past 3 years. In all my dealings with him, his commitment, enthusiasm, understanding of requirement, delivery and support have been first class. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to speak at any event, and wish him every continued success

ActionCOACH International

Hannah.G said…

Jay’s Masterclass entitled GET BIG or Go Home, has turned the way we grade our customers on its head. I want to focus on building our raving fans and so grateful he shared how to accomplish this. It was insightful, engaging, very educational and most revealing. I’d recommend it to anyone serious about building long term relations with their clients.

Operations Director

Kenneth Leach said…

I loved the definition of what an entrepreneur is, and made me consider if I’m an Entrepreneur or a Business Owner!  There was SO much great stuff Jay shared, I’m going to mull on that and not be as concerned about how people perceive me. I thoroughly recommend Jay to anyone looking to SCALE their business.

Managing Director

Kimberley Marlor said…

Jay delivered an amazing keynote speech at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants conference. The whole room listened to a awe inspiring but very humble account which chartered his journey from “Battlefield to Boardroom”. It was a very engaging presentation, humorous but very thought provoking with lots of great nuggets of information on why focus, drive, planning is important, but also the need to continually survey your surrounding and watch out for those curved balls, catch them, learn from them and move on.

CIMA

MOD said…

Allen is as motivating on stage and he was motivated to succeed within my Regiment. He has intrinsically linked the success we shared in Bosnia & Kosovo, with the success he is now demonstrating within his own business. Having recently presented his ‘Battlefield2Boardroom’ speech to both Junior Officers & Senior Non-Commissioned Officers as part of a resettlement conference, his understanding and humorous interpretation of transferable and non-transferable skills was the highlight of the entire event – Well done

Assistant Chief of Staff (Health)


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Jay Allen – Opening Keynote

As your opening keynote, I take the time to research the audience.  That I am relevant, fun, and energising. That energy is then carried on by the other participants throughout the rest of the conference.

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You can count on me to set the stage for the rest of your event, and start your event with laughter, much to think about, and make this event, one of the most memorable this audience have ever attended.

Jay Allen – Closing Speaker

As a closing keynote speaker, I work to incorporate the event theme.  Reference significant points  during the event and much more into this captivating close.

One of the main goals in a closing keynote, is to provide the audience with a revitalised “Call To Action” they take back with them and implement straight away.  Invite me to keynote if you want your event to end on a high, with everyone energised and driven to achieve YOUR objectives.

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I originally qualified as a social worker before joining the British Army.

I served my country as a Rapid Deployment Advanced Trauma Medic, serving in military combat all over the world whilst supporting specialist front line deployment regiments.

Since leaving the service (Medical discharge) I have worked at boardroom / advisor level with 2 of the UK’s largest high street chains.  I have also worked at both Regional and National level with a Public Sector and Third Sector organisation

Moving from Employee to Employer, I have either bought, acquired or set up 4 of my own successful businesses, as well as co-founder 2 others.

I became a professionally published author in 2015, and again in 2017

I currently sit as Executive Strategy Lead for a CIC, Non Exec Board for a management Consortium, Chair of Trustee’s for a UK registered charity and Ambassador for another.

Becoming a professional speaker in 2011, and an international speaker (winning my first global speaking award) in 2013.

and finally, I am most humbled to have been added to the UK ‘Clear Business Thinking’ Power 100 in 2017.

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  • National Housing Federation
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  • Chartered Management Institute
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Institute of Directors
  • British Chamber of Commerce
  • Federation of Small Businesses
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Smith & Williamson
  • Triform Group
  • Know IT
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Martyn Weller said…

Jay’s unique presentations draw on his military experience and relate them back to the business situations we all face daily with exceptional clarity and a strong motivational call to action.

Area Manager, Cultural Brands Ltd

John Turnbull said…

Just completed the GET BIG or Go Home Masterclass with Jay. “I loved it” – The final UN slide really resonated with me. We are a Social Communications company but I think we need to think bigger on how we impact some of the significant challenges facing the world. – Jay was engaging, very well prepared and willing to provide the help and support, tailoring his content to each person on the course, exceptional.

Managing Director

Kate said…

Over the course of one masterclass, Jay has absolutely blown my mind. He has such a different way of thinking. I’ve taken away so much but am really going to take time to think about how to implement even one or two of the many golden nuggets he shared, which I know each and every one will make a huge different to me and my business.

Managing Director

Kimberley Marlor said…

Jay delivered an amazing keynote speech at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants conference. The whole room listened to a awe inspiring but very humble account which chartered his journey from “Battlefield to Boardroom”. It was a very engaging presentation, humorous but very thought provoking with lots of great nuggets of information on why focus, drive, planning is important, but also the need to continually survey your surrounding and watch out for those curved balls, catch them, learn from them and move on.

CIMA

Terence Alan said…

I’ve just finished hearing Jay Allen deliver his Get Big or Go Home speech at the London ExCel Arena.

Deposit more than you Debit into the emotional bank balance

REALLY spoke to me and my business right now. I’m going to develop a game called U.N. Bingo as a result of Jay’s last slide, it really did make me think. We think we’re doing good in our business but are we really doing good? I love the suggestion of unlimited holidays – but can we really do that?…

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