Beyond the Fail

In this captivating podcast episode, Marco Torres, the founder of MarketingBoost.com, unravels the tapestry of his entrepreneurial journey, marked by early ventures, family business management, and strategic partnerships. Renowned for orchestrating over a billion dollars in online transactions, Marco underscores the critical role of proper documentation in partnerships and imparts lessons learned...

Award-winning and two-time tech founder, Sonia Couto, with a 17-year tenure in the industry, shares her journey navigating male-dominated fields and the impact of cultural diversity on her career choices. Overcoming imposter syndrome, she emphasises the importance of embracing change and shares insights from a failed business venture, highlighting the significance of market research and customer u...

In this episode, we have the privilege of tapping into the vast experience and success of Bernard Chong, a billion-dollar entrepreneur, Esports luminary, and savvy investor who has left an indelible mark across diverse industries. Bernard shares his journey, starting with early exposure to business in his family's shoe enterprise, which significantly influenced his entrepreneurial mindset. He delv...

Anatoliy Labinskiy, a four-time Two Comma Club award recipient and seasoned eCommerce expert, shares his humble beginnings as a waiter in Dubai to achieving seven-figure success in eCommerce within just five years. One key highlight he courageously shares is a significant setback in eCommerce, where he faced the loss of $200k due to customer refunds caused by a supplier and their low-quality produ...

In this compelling episode, Jeff Barnes, a former US Navy nuclear power plant operator turned founder of Digital Evolution Marketing Group, shares a wealth of experiences and insights garnered from a remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Having raised over $1 billion in capital, generated $20 million in online sales, and collaborated with industry luminaries like Robert Kiyosaki, Kevin Harrington, a...

In this riveting podcast episode, Jeanne Omlor unfolds a remarkable journey marked by resilience, triumphs, and strategic decision-making. At the age of 54, she boldly pivoted her business online, a decision that became a pivotal game-changer. In an impressive 17 months, she transformed her venture from a modest beginning of $0 to a staggering $1 million in revenue, achieved entirely without the u...

Chris Joyce, the seasoned entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Gusher, brings a wealth of experience and resilience to the table. Having founded 24 companies, including Movy and O’ So Lo Foods, his products have reached 11,000+ stores in 23 countries, with a global user base spanning 148 nations. In a recent podcast episode, he reflects on his extraordinary business journey that commenced at the...

In this insightful conversation, Phil Nassau generously shares his four-decade journey in the business world, offering valuable lessons learned from overcoming failures. Reflecting on his beginnings during the 1980s recession, Phil dives into the challenges of starting a business selling garage equipment, driven by a certain naivety at the time. Facing financial struggles and the looming fear of f...

Naomi Rose's entrepreneurial journey unfolds from job dissatisfaction to the realization of her dream—a thriving, award winning cafe and bakery. Challenging herself beyond limits, with no prior experience in hospitality, revealing resilience and problem-solving skills developed through artistic pursuits. Undeterred by doubts, she courageously pursued her passion for baking, navigating the challeng...

Andrew Batt has 25 years experience in business and entrepreneurship across many different industries. From launching a gardening business at 18, which at its peak employed 16 people, to starting a classic race car transportation company, Andrew has an ability to spot an opportunity. He is a published author of 13 books, property investor and mentor and coach, who has a passion for teaching and su...

In this episode of Beyond The Fail, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jo Stimson, a highly experienced entrepreneur who spent 19 years as the Managing Director and part owner of an electric underfloor heating business, which she grew and eventually sold. Jo's career journey started in finance with Midland Bank and included working with Littlewoods Football Pools leading a large remote team.  T...

Richard Stone is a seasoned property developer, Chartered Construction Manager, TEDx Speaker, and trusted industry figure with over 40 years of experience. Having completed £300 million worth of property projects, Richard is also a mentor, founder of a Project Management training company, and a sought-after public speaker with over 100 engagements in the last year. In this episode, Richard shares...

Ahmed Khan, has had a remarkable rise from growing up in humble beginnings in Kashmir to creating a £4.8 million property portfolio by the age of 28. He is now a property developer, mentor, public speaker, and has over 100,000 followers on Youtube and TikTok. Ahmed's journey to success was not without its challenges. He was rejected from over 30 graduate schemes, and then gave himself 12 months to...

Josie May and Charlotte Balbier, are the dynamic duo behind The Money Mavens. Josie, after leaving her job as a social worker she became a six-figure business coach and global strategist.  Charlotte, from a dynasty of famous wedding dress designers, created her own fashion label which was turning over millions per year before she sold it for 7 figures,   After meeting and hitting it off immediatel...

We sit down with the indomitable Shaa Wasmund MBE, a true titan in the world of entrepreneurship. In this candid conversation, Shaa shares her experiences navigating the tumultuous waters of business during the 2008 financial crisis and trying to raise capital in this environment.  She delves into the highs and lows of her career, discussing pivotal moments where neglecting her instincts led to mi...

We are joined by Rachel Wellbelove who has 30 years experience in business, with 17 of those in running her own businesses. She talks in this episode about buying a business which she quickly found out had run out of cash and was riddled with problems including email fraud and debts. She reveals the stress and pressure this caused her for many years, and how  despite the huge barriers she managed...

In this episode we are joined by Shaz Ahmed, ex-banker, business owner and property finance specialist. He’ll be talking today, for the first time, about the significant uphill battle of launching a new restaurant just before Covid and becoming a mortgage broker at the same time. Plus dealing with the complexities of working with family and navigating differing opinions in business partnerships. T...

Mark Lloyd, is a serial founder having created EIGHT businesses and sold one for 7 figures, but his journey wasn't without its setbacks. On Beyond the Fail he openly overcame bankruptcy at 31, homelessness, dark moments, and being served with a £250k statutory demand with no-way of paying. This is a incredible conversation and one not to be missed! About Mark Lloyd  Mark Lloyd is a multi-business...

Dee Ludlow is a serial entrepreneur having had businesses in many sectors including fashion, food, property and music.  We have the privilege of sitting down with Dee as he shares his “fail fast” approach, how his entrepreneurial family influenced his journey, and explores the pitfalls of rapid scaling that ultimately led to the downfall of a promising retail business venture. About Dee Ludlow Dee...

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 yea...

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...

Tej Singh is a property investor, author, and serial business owner. He has faced many challenges in his career, including dealing with unscrupulous builders, getting fired, and losing money. However, he has learned from his failures and is now more patient and stoic than ever before. In this episode of Beyond the Fail, Tej talks about why some success can be unhelpful, the difficulties of feeling...

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...