Tim Seymour sits down with entrepreneur and author Carl Reader to explore how fear and failure shape the journey to business success. From his start as a YTS hairdresser to becoming a leading voice in accountancy and business coaching, Carl shares how setbacks fuel growth, why fear of mistakes holds business owners back, and why accountants must evolve beyond compliance to deliver real impact. This conversation sets the stage for Carl’s ProfitConUK 25 keynote, offering practical insights on resilience, adaptability, and embracing simplicity in business.

Key Takeaways:

• Failure is essential to growth - learn from it, don’t fear it.
• Fear of mistakes is one of the biggest barriers to innovation.
• Accountants can unlock more value by going beyond the numbers and focusing on client impact.
• Simplicity drives better decisions and faster progress.
• Lifelong learning and adaptability are critical in today’s business landscape.