How I Failed in Business

The One With The End of Season 2

Season 2 | Episode 48 | The One With the End of Season 2 This week on How I Failed in Business, things get reflective, competitive, and just a little bit emotional as we officially wrap up Season 2. We take a moment to look back on everything this season has thrown at us, the lessons, the laughter, the chaos, and the moments we definitely didn’t see coming. From unforgettable guests to unexpected mishaps, it’s been a season packed with stories that prove business rarely goes exactly to plan. But before we close the chapter, we thought it was only right to put ourselves to the test. We play a quiz to see just how well we actually know our own podcast — and it quickly becomes clear that confidence doesn’t always equal knowledge. There’s guessing, debating, and a few humbling moments along the way. We also hand out some very official (and highly prestigious) end-of-season awards to some of our favourite guests — celebrating the people who made this season what it was, and the moments we’re still talking about. And finally, we take a trip down memory lane with an emotional highlights video that reminds us just how far the podcast has come — and why we keep showing up week after week. In this episode, expect: * A look back at the highs, lows, and chaos of Season 2 * Our plans and big ambitions for Season 3 * A quiz testing our knowledge of our own podcast (with mixed results) * The official end-of-season awards 🏆 * A nostalgic trip down memory lane * Emotional moments, unexpected laughs, and a proper Season 2 send-off 🎙️ * If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and occasionally sentimental — this one’s for you. Xero — an intuitive accounting platform that keeps everything in one place. It's clean, easy to use, and automates so much of the boring stuff. Plus, it's a game changer for staying organised and keeping on top of numbers. Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w [https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w] We'll be back before you know it for Season 3, with more real stories, real mistakes, and a whole load of failings. Until then, we'll miss you, but we'll see you soon! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One With The Furries

Season 2 | Episode 47 | The One With the Furry Confusion This week on How I Failed in Business, slightly inappropriate and very educational… whether we wanted them to be or not. We kick things off with a nostalgic trip back to the Covid years — from Zoom quizzes and bizarre lockdown rules, to the business decisions people made during that strange time (some better than others). Rob reflects on working through the chaos while others were allegedly living their best furlough lives, and Megan shares how she managed to redeem herself after a recent travel booking disaster with a suspiciously cheap flight to Venice. From there, we get an update on Rob’s new side hustle as a reseller — including tiny profits, unexpected customer complaints, and a woman named Janet who had very strong feelings about missing straps. It’s a masterclass in customer service, patience, and questioning your life choices. We also share some exciting behind-the-scenes updates about the podcast — including plans for Season Three, a brand-new set, fresh games, and bigger ambitions as the show continues to grow. And of course, we dive into Grievance Gurus, where this week’s stories take a very unexpected turn. From accidental waxing mishaps, to a client who started purring during and introduced the team to the concept of a “furry lifestyle,” it’s safe to say this segment escalates quickly. In this episode, expect: * Throwbacks & questionable business decisions * Rob’s reseller adventures (and customer complaints from Janet) * Bargain flights, travel wins & redemption arcs ✈️ * Big updates about Season Three of the podcast * Waxing disasters & salon horror stories * A very unexpected introduction to the world of “furries” 😅 If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and occasionally completely unhinged — this one’s for you. Xero — an intuitive accounting platform that keeps everything in one place. It's clean, easy to use, and automates so much of the boring stuff. Plus, it's a game changer for staying organised and keeping on top of numbers. Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w [https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w] New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and grievances that spiral faster than expected. 🎙️ Produced by Paragon Creative Studios [https://www.paragoncreativestudios.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One With The Talent Show Stars (W/ Kon-ick and Laura)

Season 2 | Episode 46 | The One With The Talent Show Stars This week on How I Failed in Business, things get emotional, inspiring, and unexpectedly theatrical. We’re joined by Laura and Kon-ick, co-creators of the We Are Together App, who share the deeply personal story behind why they decided to build something to support others going through one of life’s most difficult experiences. After navigating an IVF journey and finally receiving the news they had been hoping for, they were devastated to suffer a miscarriage. In the midst of grief, they realised there simply wasn’t enough accessible support for couples facing the same thing — so they decided to create it themselves. We talk about the reality of their journey, the motivation behind developing the app, and how We Are Together is designed to provide connection, understanding, and practical support for people who often feel incredibly alone during that time. But because this is How I Failed in Business, things don’t stay serious for too long. We also discover that Laura and Konick are a couple of many talents — from stormtrooper gigs and unexpected performances, to fainting mid-song on stage, and Megan revisiting the trauma of her Britain’s Got Talent audition. It’s a mix of resilience, creativity, and stories that prove life rarely goes to plan. In this episode, expect: * Turning personal heartbreak into a meaningful business idea * Honest conversations about IVF, miscarriage, and support * The journey of building something to help others 🤍 * Stormtrooper appearances & unexpected side hustles 🤖 * Fainting on stage and surviving the embarrassment * Megan’s unforgettable BGT audition moment 🎤 If you like your business podcasts honest, emotional, and occasionally ridiculous — this one’s for you. Keep up with Laura [https://www.facebook.com/ljsullivan2] and Kon-ick [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikonick24/] We Are Together App [https://www.wearetogetherapp.com/] Xero — an intuitive accounting platform that keeps everything in one place. It's clean, easy to use, and automates so much of the boring stuff. Plus, it's a game changer for staying organised and keeping on top of numbers. Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w [https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w] New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and businesses built from the moments that matter most. 🎙️ Produced by Paragon Creative Studios [https://www.paragoncreativestudios.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One With Self - Belief (W/ Joe Reeves)

Season 2 | Episode 46 | The One With Self-belief This week on How I Failed in Business... We kick things off with a very important Easter discussion, which naturally gets on to the topic of love eggs (and if you don't know what they are, please don't google them) We then introduce our guest Joe Reeves, founder of I Am Joe Reeves Ltd, to talk about his journey as a professional saxophonist — a story that started when he was just six years old and has been anything but straightforward. From being told at school that he wouldn’t make it anywhere, to pushing through setbacks, earning his degree, and constantly having his career dismissed as a “hobby,” Joe shares the resilience it takes to build a creative career and prove people wrong along the way. We also get an honest look behind the scenes of the wedding entertainment industry — what it’s really like performing at big events, managing expectations, and turning passion into a sustainable business. Of course, things get competitive with a round of Mystery Mishaps, before we dive into Joe’s latest venture — The Creative Meet Up, a new networking community designed to bring creatives together, build connections, and create more opportunities. We wrap things up with a perfectly timed Grievance Gurus dilemma: How do you manage behaviour at a networking event when a guest has had one too many drinks? It’s awkward, it’s relatable, and it’s a situation many event hosts secretly dread. In this episode, expect: * A hilarious misunderstanding surrounding love eggs 🥚🩷 * Joe’s journey from young musician to professional performer 🎷 * Being told you won’t make it — and proving people wrong * The realities of working in the wedding entertainment business * A networking dilemma involving alcohol, boundaries, and damage control 🍷 If you like your business podcasts honest, inspiring, and occasionally ridiculous — this one’s for you. Keep up with Joe IamJoeReeve https://www.iamjoereeve.co.uk/ [https://www.iamjoereeve.co.uk/] The Creative Meet Up https://www.thecreativemeetup.co.uk/ [https://www.thecreativemeetup.co.uk/] Xero — an intuitive accounting platform that keeps everything in one place. It's clean, easy to use, and automates so much of the boring stuff. Plus, it's a game changer for staying organised and keeping on top of numbers. Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w [https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w] New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and networking situations that escalate faster than expected. 🎙️ Produces by Paragon Creative Studios [https://www.paragoncreativestudios.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One With the Thirst Trap

Season 2 | Episode 44 | The One With the Thirst Trap This week on How I Failed in Business, things get slightly inappropriate. We kick things off with an unexpected apology from Meg... what for exactly is still up for debate, but it felt necessary. Whether it’s accountability or damage control… we’ll let you decide. From there, we unpack a couple of recent events we've worked — the good, the bad, and the mistakes we absolutely should have seen coming. We share a series of near-disasters involving our new (and very expensive) kit almost getting lost, broken and/or both. These are stories of panic, responsibility, and the sudden realisation that things could've gone very wrong! Naturally, the conversation takes a strange turn into *special* romance playlists — what songs belong on them, what definitely don’t, and why some choices raise serious questions about people’s judgement. And finally, we bring back Grievance Gurus, where this week’s complaints revolve around one very modern workplace phenomenon: thirst traps. Are they harmless fun? Strategic personal branding? Or something your colleagues really didn’t need to see on LinkedIn? In this episode, expect: * A public apology from Meg 🙃 * Near - disasters & rising blood pressure 😅 * The do’s and don’ts of romance playlists 🎶 * The songs getting 20 something corporate girlies through the day 🩷✨ * Workplace thirst traps under investigation 🚩 If you like your business podcasts honest, funny, and slightly chaotic — this one’s for you. Xero — an intuitive accounting platform that keeps everything in one place. It's clean, easy to use, and automates so much of the boring stuff. Plus, it's a game changer for staying organised and keeping on top of numbers. Get Discounted Access: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w [https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/typzxfzhzw8w] New episodes of How I Failed in Business every Tuesday — real stories, real mistakes, and grievances we probably should have filtered first. Produced by Paragon Creative Studios [https://www.paragoncreativestudios.co.uk/]🎙️ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.