This week, Holly shares why business is not just a one way road to success, but also reveals the key to overcoming the darkest, most difficult times that so many founders face by mastering the art of problem solving. 

When Holly spoke with Lord John Bird, she was in total awe of his knowledge, his experience, and his overwhelming confidence in his vision – but what has really stayed with her is how he turned his business around, when The Big Issue was in terrible financial trouble and just months away from closure. 

John’s experience struck such a chord with Holly, as his story is much like her own. Holly’s first business notonthehighstreet in its earliest days almost met its demise multiple times due to cashflow issues, and it was down to Holly to save her business each time. Here, Holly recalls those hardest days, and shares the steps she took to turn it around. 

So are you facing a problem that you just can’t solve? Or do you need a little inspiration to see how the tables really can turn? Listen now to hear how both Lord John Bird and Holly changed their futures for the better…

You can hear Lord John Bird MBE’s full episode here. 

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