LEVEL TWO: Visual Thinking Expert on Working with Dan Martell, the Future of IP, and Owning Your Genius

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode of The Business Game, we’re sitting down with Simon Bowen, founder of The Models Method and creator of the Genius Model, a visual thinking framework used in more than 30 countries to help founders, leaders and organisations make complex ideas simple, scalable and impossible to ignore. After growing up in small country towns in Western Australia and spending decades consulting on billion-dollar infrastructure projects, military operations, government initiatives and corporate strategy, Simon discovered that the fastest way to align people, influence decisions and scale ideas isn't through more words... it's through better models. We asked him about visual thinking, why most businesses struggle to communicate what makes them valuable, how founders can make their thinking scalable, and why the future belongs to leaders who can simplify complexity in a world increasingly dominated by AI. Let’s dive in,With Simon Bowen: Why every great business idea starts as a drawing  The visual thinking framework that's influenced hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue  How he secured a $20 million funding commitment with an eight-minute presentation  Why PowerPoint is failing founders and business leaders  The psychology behind models that change minds and drive decisions  How to communicate complex ideas in a way people can never unsee  Why founders are often the biggest bottleneck in scaling their businesses  The role AI will play in making businesses either irrelevant or irreplaceable  How visual models create alignment across teams, customers and stakeholders  The communication skill Simon believes will define the next generation of leaders  If you're a founder, business owner or leader trying to communicate more effectively, scale your thinking, or build a business that isn't dependent on you being in every conversation, this episode is packed with practical lessons on influence, leadership, communication and making your genius visible. Connect with Simon Bowen:Website: modelsmethod.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm The Business Game is proud to partner with HighLevel, the all-in-one CRM and marketing platform built for growing businesses High Level’s software will drive your customer retention and your profits through the stratosphere - so click here for your 14-day free trial:https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=ribu88 This episode contains affiliate advertising. The Business Game Group is a GoHighLevel affiliate. If you sign up through the link in the show notes, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Support the showThank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow and leave a review. It helps more founders find the roadmap.For full episodes, level breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Want to identify your level or learn more about The Business Game framework?Visit www.thebusinessgamegroup.comIt's time to Level Up!We’ll see you at the next level.