How I Failed in Business

Episode 67 | The Gavin Taylor Overview | Baby Names, Having a Mission & Dot and Lola

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, 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 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

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Episode 66 | Haircare, Adult Toys, & Not Being Diplomatic | With Gavin Taylor, Dot and Lola

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 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 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

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Episode 65 | The Susan McEniff Overview | Toxic Workplaces, Fundraising & Breaking the Glass Ceiling

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, 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 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

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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 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

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🎃👻 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

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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

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Episode 61 | The Cassie Davison Overview | Building Businesses, Personal Lives & Not Pleasing Everyone

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 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 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

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* BONUS * Our Upcoming LIVE SHOW | With Special Guest, Barrie Pierpoint

Welcome 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!

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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 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

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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 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

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