Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this episode, we’re excited to share the recording of our live podcast event from the Leicester Business Festival! Tune in as we discuss key topics, share expert insights, and engage with our live audience in real-time. The energy and excitement from the event are captured in this special episode, so whether you were there with us or are just listening now, you won’t want to miss the valuable takeaways and thought-provoking conversations. Enjoy the live experience!Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 69 | The Gary Parsons Overview | Acceptance Speeches, Burnout & Exit StrategiesWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this week's overview episode. your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence run through Gary Parsons's episode.https://garyparsons.uk/leaders-in-disguise/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 68 | Honesty, Awards Nights & Being in Disguise | With Gary ParsonsWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs.This week, your incredible hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the wonderful, Gary Parsons, an excellent motivational speaker and business coach who focuses on the emotional and metal strain put on business leaders. Gary Parson is a fellow podcast host, championing the fantastic Leaders in Disguise Podcast, which has featured host Rob Spence.In this episode, Gary tells us about his inspiring journey of self-reflection and discovery, and most importantly, how he failed in business!To learn more about Gary and Leaders in Disguise, be sure to visit:https://garyparsons.uk/leaders-in-disguise/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a BONUS episode of How I Failed in Business!In wrapping production of one of our episodes, Sophia and Rob got talking about our dream guests, and Bob Mortimer came up in conversation!Both of our hosts, Sophia and Rob, LOVE Bob; lovers of his TV work AND his books, and agreed that Bob Mortimer would be an incredible guests, and someone they would LOVE to interview!So, how about it Bob? Can we tempt you with some Battenburg and pork pies?PS - if anyone genuinely knows Bob, please do send this on to him!Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 67 | The Gavin Taylor Overview | Baby Names, Having a Mission & Dot and LolaWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this week's overview episode, your hosts dive deeper into our latest guest, Gavin Taylor's episode! They touch deeper on Dot and Lola, give praise for Gavin, and his mission, and his willingness to better the world!Plus, we learn about Rob's hatred towards modern art, and Sophia reveals that How I Failed in Business was perhaps not her first ever podcast...To learn more about Gavin, and Dot and Lola, be sure to visit:https://www.dotandlola.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 66 | Haircare, Adult Toys, & Not Being Diplomatic | With Gavin Taylor, Dot and LolaWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your incredible hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the wonderful, Gavin Taylor; the founder, and creator of Dot and Lola. Dot and Lola are a brand of plant based, skin and hair products that are taking the world by storm!In this episode, Gavin tells us about his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, why he founded Dot and Lola, and most importantly, how he failed in business!To learn more about Gavin, and Dot and Lola, be sure to visit:https://www.dotandlola.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 65 | The Susan McEniff Overview | Toxic Workplaces, Fundraising & Breaking the Glass CeilingWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this week's overview episode, your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, run through Susan McEniff; CEO of Charity Link's episode!The pair tease at the upcoming live event, aswell as uncovering some gems of wisdom that Sue dropped during her episode. Including the best way to fundraise money for charity, the problem with toxic workplaces, and how creativity can be affected by poor leadership!To learn more about Susan, and Charity Link, be sure to visit:https://charity-link.org/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 64 | Boys Clubs, Charity, and Falling in Business | With Susan McEniff | How I Failed in Business Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your stunning hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the incredible, Susan McEniff; CEO of Charity Link. With a fantastic career in marketing, and the corporate world before venturing into the charity sector, Susan reveals the harsh reality of 'boys clubs', the importance of charity in today's financial climate, and also why she believes she perhaps hasn't failed in business, but merely 'fell' in business! To learn more about Susan, and Charity Link, be sure to visit:https://charity-link.org/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎃👻 Welcome Back to the How I Failed in Business Halloween Special – Part 2! 👻🎃Get ready for more spooky fun as hosts Rob Spence and Sophia Grace dive into the second part of this Halloween special! In Part 2, we’re bringing you even more chilling stories of business blunders, entertaining games, and a few extra tricks and treats. Plus, we’re wrapping up our cocktail-making journey with a final bewitching drink to cap off the Halloween festivities! 🍹🎃What’s in Store for Part 2: 🕸️ More Exclusive Business Horror Stories: You thought Part 1 was scary? These tales of business mistakes are even more bone-chilling. 🧙 New Halloween-Themed Games: Rob and Sophia take on more challenges, pushing their spooky skills to the limit. 🍸 Cocktail Magic Continues: Finish up our Halloween cocktail-making with a final creepy concoction, perfect for your spooky celebrations.Don’t miss out on the conclusion of our two-part special! If you haven’t caught Part 1 yet, make sure to check it out on our channel.LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes, and hit the notification bell to keep up with all our latest content. 🔔✨👉 Tell us your scariest business mistake or Halloween fail in the comments – we want to hear your tales from the dark side of business!#HalloweenSpecial #Part2 #BusinessFails #CocktailMaking #HowIFailedInBusiness #RobSpence #SophiaGrace #Halloween2024 #Podcast #BusinessHorror #SpookySeason #FailForward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special | Part 1 | How I Failed in Business Podcast 🎃👻 Welcome to the How I Failed in Business Halloween Special – Part 1! 👻🎃In this spooky two-part Halloween special, join hosts Rob Spence and Sophia Grace for a frightfully fun ride through exclusive stories of business blunders, spine-chilling games, and some witchy cocktail-making! 🍹🧙‍♀️ Whether you’re here for the laughs, the lessons, or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, this episode has something for everyone.What to Expect in Part 1:🕸️ Exclusive Business Horror Stories: Hear terrifying tales of epic business fails that will make you shiver. 🧛 Trick or Treat Games: Rob and Sophia take on Halloween-themed games that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍸 Cocktail-Making Fun: Learn how to mix up a spooky Halloween cocktail while the hosts share their own misadventures.Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes, and hit the notification bell to catch Part 2 when it drops! 🔔✨👉 Share your favourite Halloween business fail stories in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!#HalloweenSpecial #BusinessFails #CocktailMaking #HowIFailedInBusiness #RobSpence #SophiaGrace #Halloween2024 #Podcast #BusinessHorrorStories #FailForward #SpookySeason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 61 | The Cassie Davison Overview | Building Businesses, Personal Lives & Not Pleasing EveryoneWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This time around, your charming hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, offer a run-down on this week's episode, featuring Cassie Davison. The pair talk about Autumn, Christmas, and hint at the pending Live Show! All whilst diving deeper into Cassie's wonderful episode, by talking about starting businesses, keeping a business life away from the personal life, and why it's ok to not be liked by everyone...To learn more about Cassie Davison, be sure to visit:http://www.cassiedavison.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* BONUS * Our Upcoming LIVE SHOW | With Special Guest, Barrie PierpointWelcome to a very special bonus episode of How I Failed in Business: the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.Today, as a bonus episode, we are joined by Barrie Pierpoint; Barrie is best known for the success of transforming and developing loss making businesses and has even overseen one business through its stock market floatation.He is now a Management Consultant and Business Adviser who professionally undertakes chairmanships, non-executive directorships and is also an interim Chief Executive or Managing Director. He provides personal and business mentoring and coaching to a range of clients who need professional advice, guidance, direction and want to overcome the many challenges they face as their organisation grows, using all his skills, expertise, knowledge, successes, know-how and "been there, worn the tee-shirt" experience in business.Barrie is perhaps most known for being the first ever CEO of Leicester City Football Club.Barrie will be joining us for our live show as our compère, host, and game master - and we would love it if you could join us!The live show is on Wednesday 13th November, at 7pm, and TICKETS ARE FREE!To pick up your tickets (before they all go), be sure to visit the link below:https://lbf.ticketleap.com/the-how-i-failed-in-business-podcast-live/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 60 | Decision Making, Restaurants, & Being in the Public Eye | With Cassie Davison Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the wonderful, and motivational, Founder of Kith & Kin, Cassie Davison. With a rich history of management, ownership and running hospitality venues, Cassie's journey and story is a fantastic one; full of highs and lows. We discuss her story, what happens when the press get stuck into a story, and why opening a restaurant may not be as fun as you think it may be! To learn more about Cassie Davison, be sure to visit:http://www.cassiedavison.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 59 | The Jack Ferguson Overview | Sales, Picking up the Phone & Wow Moments Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this week's overview episode, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, offer a run-down, and more content from Jack Ferguson's fantastic episode. The pair discuss how they COULD have met earlier (if Rob wasn't so busy), they also dive deeper into some of Jack's words of wisdom, including; how hospitality should focus more on sales, and why every business should offer WOW moments!To learn more about Jack Ferguson, and Bistro Live, be sure to visit:https://www.bistrolive.com/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 58 | Telesales, Hospitality & Dancing on Tables | Jack Ferguson, Bistro Live Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the incredible general manager of Bistro Live Leicester, Jack Ferguson. Having partied many a time at Bistro Live, it was only right we sat down with Jack to understand more about his journey, and to learn more about Bistro Live, and how they do things differently! In this episode, we learn about how telemarketing ramped up the sales of Bistro Live, and what hospitality venues can do differently to see their bookings rise! To learn more about Jack Ferguson, and Bistro Live, be sure to visit:https://www.bistrolive.com/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 57 | The Stef Wardle Overview | Failing, Millionaire Dreams and Being on Your GameWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, come together for this week's overview episode; where they review and give extra content from this week's guest!Of course, today, they go over Stef Wardle's hilarious, yet fascinating episode. They dive deeper into the definition of failure, how trolls can affect a business, and what to do to overcome business speed bumps. To learn more about Stef Wardle of Medical Made Easy, be sure to visit:https://www.medicalmadeeasy.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 56 | Insurance, Trolls & Bags on Heads | With Stef WardleWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the hilarious, the charming, and the witty, Stef Wardle of Medical Made Easy; a leading insurance and employee benefit company based in Melton Mowbray. In a How I Failed in Business FIRST, Stef wears something perculiar for his round of Fail or Fiction! And we also learn about some of his biggest failures in his business life. To learn more about Stef Wardle of Medical Made Easy, be sure to visit:https://www.medicalmadeeasy.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 55 | The Scott Mathie Overview | Letters, Driving a Business, & Making HayWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.It's time for another overview episode! Every Friday, we run down this week's guest, and cover off as much as we can whilst providing you fresh new content! This week, it is the turn of Scott Mathie, and your hosts discuss their holidays, the upcoming LIVE SHOW, and, diver deeper into driving a business forward, not putting your eggs in one basket, and how letters could be your marketing best friend!To learn more about Scott Mathie, of 1st Choice Safety Training and Consultancy, be sure to visit:https://1cstc.co.uk/And for more information on the live show, please visit:https://lbf.ticketleap.com/the-how-i-failed-in-business-podcast-live/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered:Business Failures & Lessons LearnedEntrepreneurial ChallengesOvercoming Mistakes in BusinessResilience in the Face of FailureLeadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 54 | Safety, Pre-Internet Thinking & Aldi Fire Extinguishers | Scott Mathie Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the incredible, Scott Mathie, of 1st Choice Safety Training and Consultancy. As a leading health and safety trainer and consultant (but, a fun one) Scott brings a whole heap of hilarious stories and tales as a business owner, and also from his time in the military, and other escapades.The team learn more about the dangers of investing in Aldi fire extinguishers, why you should incur 'pre-internet thinking' within your business and marketing strategy, and why it is important to stay safe in the work place!To learn more about Scott Mathie, of 1st Choice Safety Training and Consultancy, be sure to visit:https://1cstc.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! About How I Failed in Business: Welcome to How I Failed in Business, the podcast where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals share their biggest mistakes, failures, and missteps—so you don’t make the same ones! Hosted by Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, this light-hearted yet insightful podcast dives deep into the world of business failure, covering everything from entrepreneurial struggles to startup pitfalls, all with a fun twist.Tune in twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who’ve learned valuable lessons from their biggest business blunders. Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or seasoned professional, this podcast will help you navigate the often challenging world of business growth.In each episode, we explore stories of business failure, touching on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and learning from the failures of others. Get actionable insights on how to avoid common mistakes, build a stronger business, and keep moving forward—because failure is just a step on the path to success.🎧 Subscribe now for real stories, laughs, and lessons you won’t hear anywhere else! Don’t forget to hit the like button, share with fellow business enthusiasts, and leave a comment to let us know your favourite failure story!Key topics covered: Business Failures & Lessons Learned Entrepreneurial Challenges Overcoming Mistakes in Business Resilience in the Face of Failure Leadership & Professional Development#BusinessFailures #Entrepreneurship #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #OvercomingFailure #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromMistakes #HowIFailedInBusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* BONUS * You Are Invited to Our Live Show! Hello, and welcome to a very special episode of the How I Failed in Business Podcast; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. Today, we would like to tell you all about our special LIVE EVENT - and we would love it if you could join us! As part of the Leicester Business Festival, we shall be hosting a live recording of our show. The How I Failed in Business Podcast Live show will be a live recording of the show, in front of a live studio audience, who will be encouraged to get involved in a panel style question and answer format, and participants will be able to share their stories, their memories, and their learnings!There will be open networking before the show, and the intention of the show is to share mistakes, to remind us all that we are human, and perhaps to learn from the mistakes of others!Plus, we shall be joined by the first ever CEO of Leicester City Football Club, Barrie Pierpoint!With lots of surprises, fun, and conversation to be had on the night - you will not want to miss this!PLUS - tickets are FREE!Paragon Creative StudiosWednesday 13th NovemberFrom 6pmIf you would like to secure your space, do so before they sell out! Hit the link below, or hunt it down on our social media accountshttps://lbf.ticketleap.com/the-how-i-failed-in-business-podcast-live/detailsJoin Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 53 | The Adam Baskill Overview | Confidence, Podcasting & MarketingWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.As per usual, our Friday episode gives an overview to this week's guest, and this week, we shall be covering the podcasting phenomena that is, Adam Baskill. As the owner of Elevate Studios, and host of Business on a Beanbag Podcast, Adam gave some great insights into the world of podcasting; and your hosts, Sophia and Rob, cover these off in more detail today! We discuss how being confident in yourself is a must, the importance of podcasting, and how you should never give up on marketing!Plus, Rob drops a BOMBSHELL about the popular game, Fail or Fiction!Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 54 | Podcasts, Sound Production & Being Unemployable | With Adam Baskill Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, we are joined by someone who can only be described as a podcasting phenomena; Adam Baskill. Adam is the founder of Elevate Studios, the host of Business on a Bean Bag, and the creator of a multitude of fantastic podcasts. In this episode, Adam speaks openly about imposter syndrome, why podcasting is great for marketing, and developing a business, and how hard it is to become employed after owning a business for so long. To learn more about Adam, or Elevate Studios, please visit: https://elevate-studios.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 51 | The 50th Overview | Champagne, Fake Crocs & Who the F*** is Barry ScottWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. In this weekend release, your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence finish up where they left off on Tuesday; just slightly more tipsy, giddy, and giggly!In this episode, the pair discuss more business failings, Sophia's hatred toward Fillet o Fish, Rob unleashes his new game, Jingle Tingles, and they discuss the ever-present question......just who the f*** is Barry Scott?!Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 | The 50th Episode SPECIALHow on earth have we hit 50 episodes already?!To celebrate this WILD achievement, join your hosts Sophia and Rob (and Molly), as they get a bit tipsy on champagne, reminisce, and also talk about some monumental, and famous failures!We do want to take this time to thank each and every single one of your for your support, kind words, and for sticking with us. We could not do any of this without you. Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 48 | The Mitul Gadhia Overview | Responsibility, Transparency & Overcoming LossWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your ever charming hosts, Sophia Grace & Rob Spence present their weekend show, whilst overviewing Mitul Gadhia's episode!If you have yet to listen to Mitul's episode, go and do it NOW! There is so much value, with lots of laughter thrown in too! But, in this episode, we dig deeper into some of Mitul's words of wisdom, including why you need to take responsibility, the importance of transparency, and why loss isn't always a bad thing....To learn more about Mitul Gadhia, be sure to visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitul-gadhia-msc-7395b818/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 48 | Dubai, Failure & Slow News Days | With Mitul GadhiaWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace & Rob Spence are joined by an incredible property entrepreneur: Mitul Gadhia. Mitul has been a long-time supporter and fan of the show, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge around a whole host of property businesses, and with that, comes some fantastic and honest stories around failure. Mitul and the team talk about moving to Dubai, work ethic in London, and how when the press hound you, boy do they hound you!To learn more about Mitul Gadhia, be sure to visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitul-gadhia-msc-7395b818/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 47 | The Mike Lane-Evans Overview | Trust, Burning Bridges & Hitting the CeilingWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence give their overview to Mike Lane-Evan's fantastic episode!If you remember, Sophia was away for Mike's episode, and we have managed to get her caught up as best we can!In this episode, Sophia and Rob dive deeper into Mike's episode, and talk deeper about trust, why burning bridges isn't a good idea, and what it feels like to hit the ceiling!To learn more about Mike Lane-Evans, or Forefront Coaching Ltd, be sure to visit:https://www.forefront-coaching.com/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 46 | Communication, Acting & Intimacy | With Mike Lane-EvansWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.Now, this is a sad, sad episode......but only because Sophia is missing!(Well, not missing! Just on holiday for the recording!)Which means your only host on this episode, Rob Spence, is joined by Mike Lane-Evans; the founder of Forefront Coaching Ltd. In this episode, the matching pair discuss acting, how communication is crucial in business, and how being intimate is a great way to build trust!To learn more about Mike Lane-Evans, or Forefront Coaching Ltd, be sure to visit:https://www.forefront-coaching.com/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45 | The Katy & Lucy Overview | Neurodiversity, People & Feeling SupportedWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.For this week's overview episode, your hosts, Sophia and Rob are joined by Producer Molly, as they look deeper into this week's episode, featuring Katy Harris & Lucy Morrison-Childs. They discuss how feeling supported in a business can make all the difference, and Rob shares a story that could get him sued...To learn more about Mediation Matters Midlands, please visit:https://mediationmattersmidlands.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43 | The Adam Horton Overview | Academia, Cashflow & Productive LeadershipWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.In this week's weekend episode, your hosts, Rob Spence and Sophia Grace, give a summary to Adam Horton's recent, fantastic episode!They dive deeper into Adam's incredible business, his life, and his mistakes. The pair discuss everything from academia, cashflow, and being productive with your time as a leader!And as ever, they are joined by Producer Molly for games of Fail or Fiction, and, Mystery Mishaps!Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

* BONUS * Interview with Grace Gowland | Rising Karate StarWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This is a little bonus episode to introduce you to Grace Gowland, a rising Karate Star, who is making waves in her field! As we have recently sponsored Grace and her future ventures, we wanted to introduce you to her incredible Karate journey!If you would like to support Grace, please do email her on:[email protected] Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 42 | Entrepreneurs, Estate Agents & Business Growth | With Adam HortonWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, your fabulous hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by the founder of Hortons Estate Agents, Adam Horton. Adam gives us a really candid, and open view into estate agency, and talks passionately about the industry. Adam also shares some of his failure stories, including being fired, and how we should all view failure slightly differently...To learn more about Adam Horton, or Hortons Estate Agents, be sure to visit:https://hortons.co/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 41 | The Samuel Harris Overview | Golf, Support & Running a BusinessWelcome back to the podcast that tells the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and inspirational people, without always focussing on the successes...On this week's overview episode, your wonderful hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, sit down to discuss Samuel Harris' interview, and dive deeper into his thoughts, ideas and stories. The pair also poke fun at Sophia for her mishap just HOURS before recording, and Rob nearly forgets that Producer Molly exists....To learn more about Community Men2Men Buddying Ltd, be sure to visit: https://cm2m.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 40 | Success, Parkinson's & Learning Experiences | With Samuel Harris Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, your ever-present hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence are joined by Samuel Harris of Community Men2Men Buddying Ltd - a unique business that is looking to tackle loneliness in men. \This episode is honest, raw and eye-opening. Samuel shares with us his experiences in setting up a business from a young age, and how he has adapted to life with Parkinson's. To learn more about Community Men2Men Buddying Ltd, be sure to visit: https://cm2m.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 39 | The Richard Kinnaird Overview | Jolting, Confidence and Instant GratificationWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.This week, we are running down Richard Kinnaird's hilarious episode; we dive deeper into his interview, what he said, and we uncover some other opinions and thoughts! Including, jolting cars, confidence, and the feeling of instant gratification that only sales can bring! Your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined today by Logan and Lawrence, who have been the team's incredible work experience students for the week!To learn more about Richard and Learning 4 E-Learning, be sure to visit: https://www.yearning4e-learning.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 38 | First Days, Acting, & Car Sales | With Richard Kinnaird Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week's episode is FULL of laughter, giggles, and a lot of digs at Rob's headphones... Your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence are joined by the hilarious, Richard Kinnaird, Founder of Yearning 4 e-Learning, who is on a mission to deliver vital training to SMEs without the usual costs and investment needed! This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh at least 3.7 times! To learn more about Richard and Learning 4 E-Learning, be sure to visit: https://www.yearning4e-learning.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37 | The Luke Tobin Overview | Learnings, Passion & Failing BusinessesWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.Your hosts, Sophia Grace, and Rob Spence, sit down to discuss this week's interview with the wonderful Luke Tobin. In his episode, Luke shared some great stories about his life as an entrepreneur, and was very open about the ups, and the downs about running multiple businesses. Sophia and Rob give the episode a run-down, share some more thoughts and opinions, and also, Sophia and Producer molly are put through their paces in Rob's favourite games; Mystery Mishaps and Fail or Fiction...Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 36 | Leadership, Mentoring & Exit Plans | With Luke Tobin Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, are joined by an entrepreneur that needs little introduction; Luke Tobin. Luke Tobin is a multi-faceted entrepreneur who has successfully started several businesses, sold and exited many, and has also failed with businesses too. In this episode, Luke shares with us his vision for his business, how failure set him up for life, and how every day is a learning day! To learn more about Luke Tobin, be sure to visit: https://www.entrepreneurialedge.blog Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 35 | The Steve Walsh Overview | Leicester City, Leadership & Captain FantasticWelcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs.Today, your hilarious hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, summarise Steve Walsh's episode that landed earlier on this week! They discuss leadership, being managed out, and also, look into why men take their tops off in the summer...Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34 | Loyalty, Football & Red Cards | With Steve Walsh Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, your ever present hosts, Sophia and Rob are joined by a footballing legend; Steve Walsh. Steve Walsh is a Leicester City Football Club icon, some would say royalty, and shares some fantastic stories in this episode. (A full bio for Steve is below) Steve shares stories about playing alongside Gazza, his red cards, and how it felt to be let go by Peter Taylor during his time at LCFC. For fans of football, and LCFC, this is a must watch! To learn more about Steve's Advanced Football Development Academy, hit the link below: https://afdaleicester.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! #lcfc #football #footballpodcast Career Highlights:Early Career: Steve Walsh began his football career at Wigan Athletic, where he played as a defender and quickly gained a reputation for his robust defending and aerial prowess.Leicester City FC (1986-2000): In 1986, Walsh transferred to Leicester City for £100,000, marking the beginning of a 14-year spell with the club that would cement his status as a Foxes legend. Known for his versatility, he played both as a central defender and a midfielder, contributing significantly at both ends of the pitch. Attributes: Walsh was known for his leadership on the field, tenacity, and a knack for crucial goals, especially from set-pieces. His physical style and commitment endeared him to Leicester fans, earning him a reputation as one of the club’s toughest players.Legacy: Steve Walsh’s 14-year tenure at Leicester City, amassing over 450 appearances and scoring more than 60 goals, makes him one of the club’s most iconic players. His name remains synonymous with the Foxes’ resurgence in the 1990s, and he is celebrated for his dedication and passion for the club.Post-Retirement:After retiring in 2000, Walsh has been involved in various roles, including scouting and coaching, contributing to the development of football at different levels. His deep connection with Leicester City continues to this day, with regular appearances in club events and media.Steve Walsh's legacy is one of loyalty, leadership, and memorable moments that have etched his name into the history of Leicester City Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 33 | The Tom Clarke Overview | Burnout, Fails and Working from HomeWelcome back to another overview episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, your incredible hosts, Sophia and Rob overview Tom Clarke's episode from earlier on in the week, and discuss burnout, working from home, and the dangers of niching down......plus, we uncover what Sophia's favourite cocktail is!To learn more about Tom, and Reason8, be sure to visit: https://www.reason8agency.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 32 | Websites, Niching & Garden Furniture | With Tom Clarke Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business; the podcast that aims to remind everyone that life isn't always plain sailing, told through the stories of business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. This week, your hosts are joined by Tom Clarke, of Reason8; a superb website design agency based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Tom discusses how we got into website design, why he feels niching down isn't always the best thing to do, and why you should do your due diligence when buying a garden furniture ecommerce store... ... plus, Rob delights the audience with another round of Fail or Fiction. To learn more about Tom, and Reason8, be sure to visit: https://www.reason8agency.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! #podcast #businesspodcast #entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 31 | The Claire Hancott Overview | Barriers, Niching & Working with Family It's Friday, which can only mean one thing......it's time for another weekend episode!Welcome back to How I Failed in business, the show where your hosts, Sophia and Rob, share the stories of business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals without taking life too seriously!In this episode, your hosts cover off Claire Hancott's great episode, including discussions about barriers, working with family, and niching down!To learn more about Claire, be sure to visit: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 30 | Nightmare Clients, Numbers, & Zombie Companies | With Claire Hancott Welcome back to another episode of How I Failed in Business, with your ever-present hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence. In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful Claire Hancott; perhaps the most fun Chartered Management Accountant we have ever met! In this episode, we discuss nightmare clients, knowing your numbers and Zombie Companies. Plus, we discover that Claire is a massive Gail Platt fan... To learn more about Claire, be sure to visit: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Karen Cureton Overview | Twitter, Rough with the Smooth & Selling DreamsWelcome back to the podcast that tells the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and inspirational people, without always focussing on the successes...In this week's episode, your ever-present hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, sit down, with Producer Molly, to give a run down on Karen Cureton's fabulous episode!Rob also introduces three fun new games, which MAY, become a constant feature of the podcast...To learn more about Karen, be sure to visit:https://curetonconsulting.co.uk/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 28: Social Media, Sales & Reciprocity | With Karen CuretonWelcome back to the podcast that tells the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and inspirational people, without always focussing on the successes...In this week's episode, your ever-present hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, sit down with the lovely Karen Cureton. Karen talks openly about her transitions from sales, into the world of social media, and discusses her love for Twitter (before Elon, sorry), and how entrepreneurship always comes with the ups and downs!To learn more about Karen, be sure to visit:https://curetonconsulting.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 27: The Tommy Martin Overview | Reaction, Leadership & People SkillsWelcome to the latest episode of the How I Failed in Business Episode; where we dig deep into the mistakes, failures, and hilarious things that happen in business, with your hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence. In this week's episode, we dive deeper into our episode with Tommy Martin. We run through what it takes to be a leader, manifestation, and the importance of people skills. Plus, your hosts share some rather hilarious stories...Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26 | Money, Circumstance & Network Marketing | With Tommy Martin This week, we meet Tommy Martin; an incredibly inspirational guy who has been on a huge journey in business! In this episode, we discuss attitudes to money, how circumstance can change everything, and how network marketing changed Tommy's life. Plus, we learn what it is like to be mentored by someone very close to Bob Proctor! To learn more about Tommy, be sure to find him on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a_ginger_abroad_/Join Rob Spence, and Sophia Grace, every Tuesday and Friday for more business mistakes, mishaps and failings, with a fun twist!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.