Vertex High Performance

25/08/2026

Business is built in boardrooms.

But some of the best opportunities start around a table.

Good to spend time in the capital connecting with Akhtar Khan and other strong, like-minded people in business.

The conversations weren’t about surface-level networking.

They were about deals, growth, opportunities, relationships and ex*****on.

One thing I’ve learned:

The right room can change the direction of your business.

Not because of who has the biggest title.

Because when you bring together people with experience, ambition and the ability to execute, conversations turn into opportunities.

And opportunities, handled properly, turn into deals.

I’m increasingly focused on building relationships with serious operators, investors, business owners and dealmakers who think long term.

No forced networking.
No collecting contacts.
No empty conversations.

Build trust. Create value. Find alignment. Then do business.

Great evening with Akhtar Khan | Super Conscious CEO | M&A Empire Builder and good people in the capital.

The network matters.

But the quality of the people inside it matters more.

21/08/2026

16/08/2026

Business in Brighton.

Spent some time meeting good people, having useful conversations, and working with a business on what comes next.

The focus is simple: future growth and expansion.

That means looking beyond the immediate opportunities and asking the harder questions.

Where can the business realistically grow?
What needs strengthening before it does?
Where are the risks?
And what needs to be in place to make that growth sustainable?

Good growth isn’t just about doing more.

It’s about making the right moves, in the right order, with the right people around the table.

Productive day on the south coast Akhtar Khan | Super Conscious CEO | M&A Empire Builder

05/08/2026

23/07/2026

Most business owners don't pull out of deals because the price is wrong.

They pull out because selling a business is emotional.

For years, your identity, income, routine, and purpose have been tied to one company. Walking away isn't just a financial decision. It's a personal one.

Fear rarely announces itself.

It disguises itself as:

• "It's not the right time." • "Maybe I'll wait another year." • "I think the business is worth more." • "Let's see how next quarter goes."

Sometimes those reasons are valid.

But often they're a way of delaying a decision that feels uncomfortable.

The irony?

Waiting doesn't automatically increase value.

If the underlying risks remain—owner dependence, customer concentration, weak systems, inconsistent profits—buyers won't suddenly pay more. In many cases, they'll pay less.

The best exits don't start when a buyer appears.

They start years earlier, by building a business that can thrive without you and preparing yourself emotionally for the transition.

A successful exit requires two things:

A business that's ready to sell.

An owner who's ready to let go.

Which do you think is harder?

Educational content only. Not financial or legal advice.

13/07/2026

Great businesses aren't built by accident. They're built through better thinking, better decisions, and better people around you.

That's exactly why Akthar Khan and I created the Super Conscious CEO community.

If you're a founder or business leader who wants to grow with intention and connect with ambitious people, we'd love to have you join us.