BANKRUPT and Nearly HOMELESS in China: Howard Whiteson's Unbelievable Entrepreneurial Journey

What happens when an entrepreneur, magician, and wealth manager risks it all—twice—and faces financial collapse so severe that he nearly ends up homeless? Howard Whiteson’s story is one of bold decisions, unexpected failures, and a relentless pursuit of success. From performing magic tricks as a ch…

From Fully booked to ZERO clients with Andrew Muir Wood

In this candid and insightful episode, Andrew Muir Wood pulls back the curtain on his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the highs, the lows, and the pivotal lessons learned along the way. From his early days in corporate consulting—where he helped global tech giants predict the future—to co-founding…

When FRAUD sinks the ship: losing an impact project & investor funds w/ Bessi Graham

In this illuminating episode, Jez sits down with Bessi Graham, a dynamic entrepreneur, impact investor, and advocate for balancing purpose with profit. Together, they delve into the messy, rewarding world of business — discussing not just the triumphs, but the inevitable setbacks that shape success…

$1 million lawsuit LOSS, days away from bankruptcy : with Henry Woodman

What would you do if you lost a lawsuit and owed $1 million, with no way to pay it off? In this captivating episode, Henry Woodman shares how he faced exactly that situation and turned what seemed like inevitable failure into a stunning success. From his early entrepreneurial ventures selling switc…

Festival Chaos, £300k Loss, and Legal Disputes: Harsh Entrepreneurial Lessons with Arias WebsterBerry

In this compelling episode, Arias WebsterBerry opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the challenges, failures, and triumphs that have defined his path. From his early ventures as a 10-year-old with a dog-walking business to organizing the ambitious Hip Hop 101 Music and Arts Festival,…

FOUR Business Failures due to FEAR of judgement w/ Dan Seligman

In this conversation, Dan Seligman shares his insights on the importance of embracing failure in the entrepreneurial journey. He discusses how failure is often stigmatized, particularly in the UK, and emphasizes the need to share stories of failure to help others learn and grow. Dan reflects on his…

Losing everything to multi-million $ exit with Eric Malka (Art of Shaving founder)

Eric Malka, co-founder of The Art of Shaving, shares his extraordinary journey from arriving in the U.S. with just $100 to building a multimillion-dollar brand acquired by Procter & Gamble (who own Gillette). His story is a masterclass in resilience, strategy, and leadership. Eric opens up about h…

How Steve Jobs held Apple BACK: lessons from 47 years in Tech with David Fradin

In this episode, we’re joined by David Fradin, a product management expert with over 47 years of experience, having led 75+ products and services across 25 companies and 11 startups. David was classically trained as a Product Manager at Hewlett-Packard, where he learned the principles of product su…

Fighting the US Government: when disruption goes WRONG with Noah Healey

Noah Healy, founder and mathematician, has faced unexpected resistance and what he believes to be victimization by the US government in his quest to patent his revolutionary market design, Coordinated Discovery Market (CDM). Despite developing a groundbreaking algorithm for price discovery in finan…

When Ambition BACKFIRES: Lessons from Growing Too Fast with Anthony Boyce

  What happens when ambition outpaces strategy? Anthony Boyce’s story is a powerful cautionary tale. Driven by a hunger for growth, he rapidly expanded his businesses—taking on multiple ventures, juggling numerous partners, and scaling too quickly. But the cracks soon began to show. Anthony share…