Rick Smith

After his father’s business became overexposed to risk, Rick Smith moved away from his career in motorsport to help his father’s company navigate the financial difficulties that followed. 30 years later, and Rick has carried on helping thousands more companies to either recover from economic challenges, or to reach their full potential through business growth strategies. Now recognised as one of the UK’s prominent thought leaders on SME issues, Rick has featured in The Independent, The Telegraph, The Mirror, and countless other publications for his business insights, drawing upon his years of experience in the field.
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Organic growth not good for your business

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Organic growth is best for your vegetable patch, but not always your business. Almost every business owner wants to grow their company. With each strategy for expansion having different pros and cons though, it can...
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Rethinking Nicotine: Biohacking, and the Female Health Gap

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Rethinking nicotine and biohacking. In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Terry Seal about biohacking, nicotine, and navigating male-dominated industries. Motivated by her experiences with...

Six years in: Why Maverick thinking matters more than ever

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Six years in, The Maverick Paradox Magazine reflects on why independent, maverick thinking matters more than ever. Launched just before the pandemic, the magazine continues to provoke Maverick Leadership everywhere -helping leaders, business owners, and the pathologically curious think clearly under pressure and prepare for what comes next.

Conversations That Changed How We Understand Leadership

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Eight years, 480+ episodes, and a global audience across 88% of the world. The Maverick Paradox Podcast has become a home for unconventional thinkers, from a corporate spy to two monks, revealing what leadership really looks like under pressure.

Why credit card payment management matters

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Why credit card payment management matters for financial success. Credit cards are often seen as either dangerous traps or shiny status symbols. Here’s the twist, though: when used with intention credit cards can become something else entirely. They become tools of strategic power.

Why continuous learning defines managers

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Why continuous learning defines today’s most effective managers. The modern business environment particularly in the digital sphere is high-speed and high-stakes. Management is no longer about what you know; it's about how fast you're willing to evolve. Being effective today comes from adaptability as much as your years of experience. That usually entails a relentless commitment to learning.