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Beyond the Fail

By: Jez Wood
  • Summary

  • Beyond the Fail, hosted by Jez Wood, aims to challenge the beliefs of entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who think that setbacks are anything but okay. We share stories of successful leaders and entrepreneurs who have overcome failure and offer practical tips and advice on how to bounce back from challenges. Because failure is not only acceptable, it's also an integral part of the journey to success.

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  • ENTREPRENEUR: Gym business closure due to cash flow issues & the personal impacts of having to “let people down” - Natalie Bailey
    Oct 23 2023

    Natalie Bailey is a business coach, mentor and property developer. Today on Beyond the Fail she shares her experiences in starting a business in a new country, working with an absent business partner and the personal impacts of when your business struggles with cash flow.

    About Natalie 

    Natalie Bailey has 10 years experience in running businesses, including bars, gyms and eCommerce; she now has a property development business with her business partner and Mum, Paula. 

     

    Living between Mallorca and London, and a background in Personal Training, health and fitness is high on the agenda, with wealth creation and happiness going hand in hand to create a confident and successful life.

    The host of 2.5% globally ranked podcast “Confidence Mastery” she also hosts a Mastermind and Retreats, helping other entrepreneurs to come together and be successful in their health, wealth and happiness. 

    Key Topics

    • How lack cash flow was her business downfall
    • The severe impacts of stress and overwhelm 
    • Starting a business in a new country 
    • Unravelling and logistics of closing down a business
    • How bereavement changed her mindset on business 
    • Why business owners need mentors 
    • The need to invest in yourself as an entrepreneur 
    • Importance of ‘play’, movement and exercise to be more resilient 
    • The importance of seeing failure as a learning exercise
    • Book on ‘play’ in the workplace: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership

    Connect with Natalie 

    Linktree

    Confidence Mastery Podcast 

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • CEO: Trying to do business in Russia surrounded by shootings and black money - Jeannette Linfoot
    Oct 17 2023

    Former CEO Jeannette Linfoot, with experience of running £500 million businesses with over 2000 staff, joins us for a fantastic conversation on Beyond the Fail. She is an experienced business leader in the travel and hospitality sectors having worked for major brands including TUI. We explore the challenges she has faced both working at CEO level as well as within the entrepreneur space she is in today. 

    About Jeannette

    Jeannette Linfoot has 27 years experience working for some huge multinational companies including TUI, SAGA PLC and Thomas Cook, and won awards including ‘Businesswomen of the Year’. She now has an impressive portfolio of businesses including property investing, Board Advising, Mentoring, and Consulting on mergers & acquisitions. She is also the host of the “Brave Bold Brilliant” podcast.

    Key topics 


    During the engaging conversation Jeannette and Jez discuss many topics across her extensive career: 

     

    • Dealing with black money and shootings in Russia
    • Handling a £600m buy out of a market leader  
    • The pitfalls of not enjoying the business journey  
    • Losing three large acquisition deals due to Covid
    • Missing out on property investing goals  
    • Mentoring CEO and entrepreneurs 
    • Trying and experimenting
    • Believe in yourself 

     

    Jeannette provides so much insights and wisdom from her years of corporate experience, which has helped shape her mindset that failure is important in order to learn key lessons. 

     

    Connect with Jeannette Linfoot:

    https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

    Brave Bold and Brilliant - https://omny.fm/shows/brave-bold-brilliant

     

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • OWNER: Picking the wrong business partners, TWICE. Losing £125k, and suffering from mental health issues as a consequence - Robbie Dunchow
    Oct 24 2023

    Robbie Dunchow grew a 7-figure construction company which then drove him to the edge. Beyond the Fail brings you an absorbing conversation with Robbie, who has gone through a hell of a ride in his life, and his story is an inspiring one. His insights are valuable for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship, business, or mental health.

     

    About Robbie 

    Robbie Dunchow is a former DJ, with 20 years experience in construction. He owns a construction company and develops his own new-build properties across the South East. He is also the host of the Tea Hut podcast. 

     

    Key topics 

    • Overcoming mental health challenges
    • Losing £125k on a deal 
    • How one of his staff stole a £20,000 company van 
    • Importance of self belief
    • His first mentor and inspiration
    • Making his own way
    • Growing from 0 to a team of 20 in 18 months
    • Business partner fall out and impact
    • Pitfalls of hiring friends and ex-peers
    • Being stabbed in the back by a trusted friend
    • How he has gone into business with the wrong people on two separate occasions.

    Connect with Robbie Dunchow

    The Tea Hut podcast

    Development Company
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    1 hr and 29 mins

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