How I Failed in Business

Episode 39 | The Richard Kinnaird Overview | Jolting, Confidence and Instant Gratification 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 running down Richard Kinnaird's hilarious episode; we dive deeper into his inte...

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...

Episode 37 | The Luke Tobin Overview | Learnings, Passion & Failing Businesses 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. Your hosts, Sophia Grace, and Rob Spence, sit down to discuss this week's interview with the wonderful Lu...

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...

Episode 35 | The Steve Walsh Overview | Leicester City, Leadership & Captain Fantastic 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. Today, your hilarious hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence, summarise Steve Walsh's episode that la...

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 Leice...

Episode 33 | The Tom Clarke Overview | Burnout, Fails and Working from Home Welcome 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 w...

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, Leices...

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...

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...

The Karen Cureton Overview | Twitter, Rough with the Smooth & Selling Dreams Welcome 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 f...

Episode 28: Social Media, Sales & Reciprocity | With Karen Cureton Welcome 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...

Episode 27: The Tommy Martin Overview | Reaction, Leadership & People Skills Welcome 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...

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 Pro...

Episode 25: Luke Beastall | Wealth, Workaholics & Self Development We LOVED recording and putting together Luke Beastall's episode, and in this overview, we certainly made the most of some of Luke's wise words of wisdom. In this episode, your hosts, Sophia and Rob dive deeper into Luke's episode, and they discuss the true meaning of wealth, what it means to be a workaholic, and how self-develo...

Episode 24: Depression, Coaching and Mastering Your Life | With Luke Beastall It is rare we get former professional footballers on the podcast, but this week, we are joined by the legend that is, Luke Beastall. Not only did Luke once feature in Football Manager, but he is a coach, a speaker, and a podcast host, and an incredibly motivating and encouraging guy! In this episode, Luke spoke with Soph...

Episode 23 | The Alex Daly Overview | Sales, Discomfort & Being Yourself What does Bovril have to do with a business podcast? Well, in this overview, you will find out! Every week, your lovable hosts, Sophia and Rob, bust out additional content from this week's guest. Here, we discuss Alex Daly's hilarious episode, and we take a look deeper into the world of sales, discounts, and the importanc...

Episode 22: Connectivity, Confidence & Family Values, with Alex Daly We have had an array of guests on the podcast so far, but Alex has to be one of our funniest! Meet Alex Daly, of Dalys in Leicester. Alex talks openly about confidence, imposter syndrome, and how it feels to work in a family business! To learn more about Dalys, be sure to visit: https://dalys.co.uk/ Join Rob Spence, and Sophi...

Episode 21: The Matt Hopper Overview | Falls, Gifts & Customer Shoes My my my, what a hilarious episode this turned out to be!? Your lovable hosts, Sophia and Rob are back for another round-up of this week's episode, and cover Matt Hopper's incredible interview. Get ready to hear about disastrous falls, gifting, and how you should always put yourself in the customer's shoes. Plus, we uncover S...

Episode 20: Branding, Seed Bombs & Builder's Mugs | With Matt Hopper What does branding, seed bombs and builders mugs all have in common? Well of course, we are joined by one of the most knowledgable people in branding, and promotional material, Matt Hopper! Your hosts, Sophia and Rob sat down with Matt to discuss his business, his life, and his recent fundraising escapades! Plus, we learn abo...

We got burgled!! As some of you may have heard, our offices and studio got burgled last week! And to answer some of your questions, and concerns, Rob thought it would be best to release a short little story time edition of the podcast... 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, A...

Episode 17: The Sam Cooper Overview | Risk, Isolation & Army Training Every Friday, Sophia and Rob deliver additional content just in time for the weekend, and this time around, they go over this week's full episode, featuring Sam Cooper. Despite being interrupted by a ringing telephone, your hosts talk about risk management, the feeling of isolation in business, and how Army training can set...

Episode 18: Growth, Cleaning & Unexpected Deliveries | With Sam Cooper What does cleaning, business growth, The Army an unexpected deliveries all have in common? Well, they all feature on this week's episode of The How I Failed in Business Podcast. Joined by the legendary Sam Cooper, of the TSD Group, we dive into Sam's life, career, and some of the mistakes that have come along the way. The T...

Episode 17: The Pete Kirkham Overview | Marketing, Turnover, and Online Coaching Your lovable hosts, Sophia Grace and Rob Spence are BACK with another Friday episode! Today, they are going over Pete Kirkham's episode that released earlier on in the week! Sophia reveals a rather unusual accent, and Rob admits a rather 'niche beef' with a large chain of DIY stores. Plus, the pair discuss Pete's rema...

Episode 16: Gyms, Testosterone & Press-Ups | With Pete Kirkham This week, Rob is joined by a mountain of a man, Pete Kirkham, who owns and operates Mountain High Fitness. Pete talks openly about his journey from a debt collector, to a personal trainer, and now to a gym owner. Full of laughs, mistakes, and mishaps, we dive deep into some of the goings-on of local fitness instructors, and how ma...