33 episodes
Bust and Beyond Robin Hayhurst
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Failure is a part of life and business, and I experienced the failure of a business in 2015 that my father had started in 1969. The effect it had on me emotionally was huge, yet the outside world knew nothing. I kept it to myself. I learnt so much from that failure, and it made me determined to support other business owners in the construction industry to avoid failure and flourish. As I started to speak to business owners about failure, I learnt just how many had suffered from mental health issues and harmful thoughts. This drove me to start my podcast to educate and let people know how to avoid failure and know if they are going through failure, they are not alone, but more importantly, there is life and success after the failure of your business.
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E 31 Claire Hancott
With nearly 20 years of experience as a finance director and chartered management accountant, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge in finance and business management. Her mission is clear: to empower business owners with the insights and support they need to maximise profits, optimise cash flow, and achieve financial success.
Through her dynamic approach, Claire emphasises the importance of data-driven decision-making, firmly believing that every business should be driven by the numbers. With a proven track record in entrepreneurship, including co-owning a successful property business, Claire is uniquely positioned to offer invaluable advice on financial strategy and business growth. -
E 30 Gavin Coyle
About Gavin Coyle:
Host of I’m The Gaffer PodcastCEO @ Gavin Coyle SafetyCEO @ Coyle Group
I'm Gavin Coyle, the founder and leader of the Coyle Group, a safety consulting company in Ireland. My mission is to make sure every worker on your construction site returns home safely every day. I started this company because I believe safety can be simple, direct, and very effective.
I have over 25 years of experience in safety, so I know what it takes to keep your sites safe. My safety plans are designed to prevent injuries, make more money, and keep projects on track. I make safety affordable and accessible to everyone, so your safety measures can grow with your business. My clients have seen great results, like fewer accidents and a stronger safety culture.
In addition to running the Coyle Group, I also host the I'm Gaffer Podcast. This podcast is essential for anyone in construction, from workers to project managers to entrepreneurs. I interview industry leaders and experts, sharing their insights, stories, and tips to help you succeed in the construction world.
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Websites:
Personal Website: https://gavin-coyle.com/
Company Website:http://coyle-group.com/
Self- Published Book on Amazon:
Workplace Safety On A Budget
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9GV4BW
Linkedin Company Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/2316340/
LinkedIn Podcast Link:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/101118728/
LinkedIn Handle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavincoylesafety/
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E 29 Neil Giller
Neil’s aim in life is to “Inspire before he Expires”. Neil is an international Business and Personal Development Speaker, Business Transformational Consultant, Trainer, Mentor & BNI Managing Area Director. He also runs an expert Marketing Mailing Service known as “Stuff the Rest”.
Having had close-hand experience with the challenges of Mental Health, Neil’s passion also lies in supporting Business Owners through Mental Health Advocacy, speaking and mentoring those struggling with Mental Health issues.
Neil is a big believer that formal education isn’t always synonymous to success, having got where he is today not through academic means, but through hard work and determination - from his first job making jewellery in Hatton Garden, to thirty years spent in his family’s mailing house, working on marketing for Blue-Chip Clients, to now focusing on inspiring Business Owners to succeed through Business and Personal Development. -
E 28 Ralph de Lisle
THE LINKEDIN POST THAT STARTED OUR CONVERSATION
NOW HEAR WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
It's been 3 years, and I've failed 😰
Every entrepreneurial podcast will tell you how fashionable failure is: "Win or learn!" "Fail fast!"
A bit of advice? Don't be fooled.
Failing (once you’re brave enough to) will rip your stomach out and leave you for dead 💀
3 years ago I launched IKO, my drinks brand and first ever business. The timing was perfect. I had unshakable optimism. And after a career in insurance, It finally felt like I was following my calling.
I raised money quickly from Angel investors and felt that rush of confidence and responsibility that came with that first big cheque.
I strategised, planned, and executed. I went out day after day, month after month and sampled, tested, and sold. I relentlessly chased growth.
Every listing felt like winning the lottery. Every rejection a crushing blow 💰❌
But for all the wins, the obstacles came thick and fast. One moment I'm investing in e-commerce subscriptions as a promising growing channel, the next I've spent thousands only to be back to square one.
The course correction hit moral and finances HARD 🫣
When IKO was a pipe dream, I imagined a £1m+ revenue within 3 years. I imagined seeing people on the street with my drink in their hand. I thought it would be BIG.
The reality? 3 years on…
Circa £1k revenue per month
Being cash positive is a triumph
I’ve got crazy loyal customers but not enough of them
Very challenging to find additional funding
I honestly thought creating a cool brand and a fantastic tasting product would be enough. That with a bit of hard graft, the product would start to sell itself. But it just hasn’t worked out that way…
Having poured my blood, sweat, and tears into a dream I was very attached to - all that time! - it is not easy to admit failure. It is very easy to say and hear "just fail fast and keep moving!". It's much much harder to do in reality.
It took me 1 month to accept the brand wasn't where I'd dreamed it would be. It took 6 months to stop beating myself up to finally be in a place where I could move forward.
So if you're reading this as the walls are closing in around you...
1. Take a step back. Take the holidays off. You need your baseline of energy back.
2. Make a hard and honest statement about where you are now. Then accept it.
3. Make a brave and difficult decision about how you move forward. Then move.
If you're really struggling like I was, remember why you started.
You'll realise there's no such thing as wasted time. "Never give up" doesn't mean "go until you drop". It just means “keep moving”.
Have you ever persevered for years before finally cracking something?
PS I’m currently looking for a job - so please share this post with your network?
Skillset: pitching, strategy, getting into the nitty gritty with financials and supply chain, marketing and brand 💪 -
E 27 Andy Bishop
Andy combines expertise in Health & Safety with a passion for breaking the stigma associated with mental health issues to improve well-being, resilience and reduce social isolation.
An inspirational speaker and training facilitator with one clear message:
‘It’s not weak to speak!’
If you are looking to shift attitudes towards Mental Health, in particular amongst Men, get in touch.
Andy has engaged with thousands of people from all walks of life and his client list is impressive:
Bam Nuttall, Morgan Sindall, bmJV, Kier, One Alliance, British Army, MHFA (England), Multiplex, EDF Energy to name but a few.
'It was refreshing to see someone openly approach the topic. We need lots more Andy’s within our industry' - Jamie Hawkings, MD, HCL Group -
E 26 Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman
Jo and Zoe are hosts of their own podcast and run a group for bookkeepers called the 6 figure bookkeeper. The group now has more than 10k members.
I met Jo at the EMC in Brighton, where she and Zoe were onstage. They kindly agreed to become a guest on Bust and Beyond.
A great episode that was fun to record and my first ....... with three people .
Let me know what you think.