Bust and Beyond

Send us Fan Mail Most companies don’t crash because the market was unkind; they unravel because fear, ego, and weak systems derail good decisions. That’s the heart of my conversation with Logan, founder of the Founder Readiness Institute, who brings hard-won insight from early-stage investing and leadership science to a simple promise: measure what matters in people, and your odds of success go up...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a coach or a mentor—or why so many promises in the coaching world fall flat—this conversation gets honest about what really creates change. We unpack the practical difference between coaching (drawing out your own answers) and mentoring (handing you a proven path), then show how a thoughtful blend of both can unlock momentum when your calen...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder and getting nowhere, Dan’s story will hit home. We sit down with the owner of a Manchester-based building firm that went from “just crack on and hope” to a confident operation built on systems, accountability, and a sharper client experience. The change wasn’t magic. It started with one decision: stop winging it and build repeatable h...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you lose everything you've built? Stacey Stewart knows this reality all too well. From climbing the corporate ladder at IBM to building luxury homes and entire subdivisions in Texas, Stacey's property development journey exemplifies both spectacular success and devastating failure. The 2008 housing crisis struck Stacey particularly hard. With 35 homes i...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when tragedy becomes the catalyst for transformation? Life coach Carla Smith's world changed forever when she lost both parents within five weeks of each other in 2023. Rather than letting grief consume her, she used this profound loss as the spark to finally pursue her true passion - helping others through coaching. The conversation with host Robin Hayhurst take...

Send us Fan Mail When tragedy strikes in the construction industry, it's rarely just business. With the highest insolvency rates of any UK sector, construction failures devastate families, destroy homes, and break marriages. Every working day, two construction workers take their own lives—a rate four times the national average.  Behind these statistics lies a broken payment culture that syste...

Send us Fan Mail Sid Mohasseb, a dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and investor, joins me for an enlightening conversation on Bustin' Beyond. Through Sid's journey, we unravel the myth of effortless success and underscore the powerful lessons failure teaches in the world of entrepreneurship. From the undervalued potential in industries like construction to the deceptive allure of quick win...

Send us Fan Mail What if your toughest struggles could become your greatest triumphs? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kevin Palmieri, the founder and host of Next Level University, as he shares his journey from working at a gas station to becoming a successful podcaster and coach. Kevin's candid discussion on overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the relentless pursuit of s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a tenacious entrepreneur faces the brutal reality of unethical business practices during a global pandemic? Juliet Denny's rollercoaster career journey is not just inspiring, it's eye-opening. From her early days working in a pub to navigating a male-dominated sales floor, Juliet's relentless drive led her to establish an export department, move to...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could enhance your website's SEO and drive traffic with blog posts generated in seconds? Join us on Bustin' Beyond as we uncover the secrets behind Modern IQs with CEO Stefan Fehr. From the foundational days of AppColumbus to the breakthrough creation of an AI-powered platform, Stefan reveals the inspiration and innovation behind this tool tailored for small...

Send us Fan Mail Mel Roberson is a multifaceted professional with a dynamic career spanning various industries. He is an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur known for his expertise in leadership development, personal growth, and business strategy. Mel has a rich background in sales and marketing, which has allowed him to excel in helping individuals and organizations achieve their full...

Send us Fan Mail With nearly 20 years of experience as a finance director and chartered management accountant, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge in finance and business management. Her mission is clear: to empower business owners with the insights and support they need to maximise profits, optimise cash flow, and achieve financial success. Through her dynamic approach, Claire emphasises the impo...

Send us Fan Mail About Gavin Coyle:  Host of I’m The Gaffer Podcast CEO @ Gavin Coyle Safety CEO @ Coyle Group  I'm Gavin Coyle, the founder and leader of the Coyle Group, a safety consulting company in Ireland. My mission is to make sure every worker on your construction site returns home safely every day. I started this company because I believe safety can be simple, direct, and very effect...

Send us Fan Mail  Neil’s aim in life is to “Inspire before he Expires”. Neil is an international Business and Personal Development Speaker, Business Transformational Consultant, Trainer, Mentor & BNI Managing Area Director. He also runs an expert Marketing Mailing Service known as “Stuff the Rest”. Having had close-hand experience with the challenges of Mental Health, Neil’s passion also lies...

Send us Fan Mail THE LINKEDIN POST THAT STARTED OUR CONVERSATION  NOW HEAR WHAT HAPPENED NEXT  It's been 3 years, and I've failed 😰 Every entrepreneurial podcast will tell you how fashionable failure is: "Win or learn!" "Fail fast!" A bit of advice? Don't be fooled. Failing (once you’re brave enough to) will rip your stomach out and leave you for dead 💀 3 years...

Send us Fan Mail Andy combines expertise in Health & Safety with a passion for breaking the stigma associated with mental health issues to improve well-being, resilience and reduce social isolation. An inspirational speaker and training facilitator with one clear message:  ‘It’s not weak to speak!’ If you are looking to shift attitudes towards Mental Health, in particular amongst Men, get in t...

Send us Fan Mail Jo and Zoe are hosts of their own podcast and run a group for bookkeepers called the 6 figure bookkeeper. The group now has more than 10k members.  I met Jo at the EMC in Brighton, where she and Zoe were onstage. They kindly agreed to become a guest on Bust and Beyond. A great episode that was fun to record and my first ....... with three people . Let me know what you think.

Send us Fan Mail Director of the Elite Closing Academy, Sales Trainer & Coach, Author of ‘Open With A Close’ and Public Speaker Matt Elwell is currently on a mission to change the way the world sells, to help business owners get quick wins, gain more clients and grow their business.   Matt has 22 years’ experience as an entrepreneurial business owner. His sales career has ranged from cold-call...

Send us Fan Mail Stu Davidson is a serial entrepreneur, a qualified Chartered Surveyor and the host of the Construction. Cashflow Podcast The podcast's vision is to transform the construction industry by gathering and sharing inspiring stories, supporting developers, contractors and supply networks and imparting wisdom to drive success. The podcast's mission is to inspire and motivate a...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Hill is the CEO of the lighthouse charity that supports the mental well-being of people in the construction Industry Bill gained over 20 years experience holding senior positions in blue chip giants Hewlett-Packard and Sage PLC before turning to the Charity sector in 2009 where he was CEO of Wooden Spoon the Children’s Charity of Rugby. Since joining the Lighthouse Constructi...

Send us Fan Mail Phil Berg is a much sought after Author, Coach, Consultant and International motivational speaker .  He specialises in helping companies and individuals increase their profits, by converting more enquiries into closed business and by ensuring they understand how to network effectively. He is constantly invited to speak all over the world to share his knowledge and expertise on top...

Send us Fan Mail Stuart Falconer Stuart’s son Morgan took his own life when he was just 15 years old. In Stuart’s words... “Morgan was the sweetest boy you could meet. He didn’t have an aggressive bone in his body. I was so excited to see what the future held for him. When Morgan died everything changed and life seemed pointless. Disbelief surrounds everything you do, and small tasks become incred...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Pilling founder of Bite Me Marketing, Facebook Ads Agency   Sam Pilling is a sought-after Facebook Advertising Expert and Agency Owner with over 26 years’ Advertising & Marketing experience.   She was an early Digital Media evangelist – surfing the dot-com boom & crash of the late 90s/early noughties and has been helping brands with their Social Media Strategy since 20...

Send us Fan Mail A great conversation with Al Tepper.  What really makes a business tick? Have a listen and find out After a long and successful career in marketing Al Tepper now helps expert business owners escape the invisibility trap of being a well-kept secret. Al solves their marketing challenges helping them get the ROI they deserve. You can connect with Al on LinkedIn here: http://www.linke...

Send us Fan Mail Business coach, Pam Featherstone has over 36 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management and business planning. Before her coaching career, Pam ran multiple businesses: a boutique clothing chain, hair salons and a gymnasium. In her 40s, Pam suffered a serious illness which forced to grow her team rather than do it all herself. In four years, Pam transformed the company, so...