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Welcome to "What Went Wrong," the podcast where we share the untold stories of bouncing back from failure. I'm your host, Tabatha Thorell, and in each episode we will unravel the stories of triumph, perseverance, and resilience. So, join us every week as we sit down with remarkable individuals who will share how their setbacks became setups for success. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and a healthy dose of real talk. This is "What Went Wrong," where we redefine success one failure at a time. Subscribe now and let the journey begin.

What Went Wrong: The Untold Stories of Bouncing Back w/ Tabatha Thorell Tabatha Thorell

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    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Welcome to "What Went Wrong," the podcast where we share the untold stories of bouncing back from failure. I'm your host, Tabatha Thorell, and in each episode we will unravel the stories of triumph, perseverance, and resilience. So, join us every week as we sit down with remarkable individuals who will share how their setbacks became setups for success. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and a healthy dose of real talk. This is "What Went Wrong," where we redefine success one failure at a time. Subscribe now and let the journey begin.

    Profits Are NEVER the Main Goal w/ Devin Scott (EP-22)

    Profits Are NEVER the Main Goal w/ Devin Scott (EP-22)

    In this episode of What Went Wrong Podcast, we are interviewing Devin Scott. Devin Scott is an entrepreneur who successfully transitioned from his corporate career at a Fortune 50 company to building a software company.  He is a new father and husband who helps coaches and speakers generate 6-Figure-Days using Virtual Events and Systems without pushy sales. Devin shares the tough decision to leave his stable job that paid him very well at Procter & Gamble to pursue his passion and start his business, and what was the turning point for him. He discusses how he finds his work-life balance and why he finds it very important. He then dives into how to build a solid foundation for your new business to ensure scalability and stability of results and shares some of the mistakes he made when he first started that affected his profits. Join us today as we discuss fulfillment, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, building scalable businesses, and more.



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    https://www.instagram.com/iamdevindscott/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-scott/ https://www.facebook.com/iamdevindscott/



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    • 32 min
    How to Find The First “Impossible” Client To Build Your Business Portfolio w/ BarbieJo Hatch (EP-21)

    How to Find The First “Impossible” Client To Build Your Business Portfolio w/ BarbieJo Hatch (EP-21)

    In this episode of What Went Wrong Podcast, we are interviewing BarbieJo Hatch. BarbieJo Hatch is a mother of five, a business owner, and a professional organizer. Today, BarbieJo joins us and discusses her life balance as a mother and an entrepreneur, and how she found that balance and got to where she is today. Her family of farmers faced huge financial constraints after two consecutive failed crops, and she couldn't afford many of her needs. BarbieJo shares the humbling experience of having no money in the bank and relying on friends from church for necessities, including Christmas gifts for her children. She then shares how she started her professional organizing business and the initial challenges of finding the right clients to start building her portfolio. Join us today as BarbieJo shares her most important business tips, her journey in starting an organizing company, the importance of having multiple streams of income, and the cultural challenges in stepping out of her traditional role as a woman from a farming family.


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    • 27 min
    From 7 FIGURES to Becoming Fully Broke w/ Brandon Gano (EP-20)

    From 7 FIGURES to Becoming Fully Broke w/ Brandon Gano (EP-20)

    In this episode of What Went Wrong Podcast, we are interviewing Brandon Gano. Brandon Gano is an accomplished entrepreneur and the COO of Whadif. He built his company to SEVEN figures then franchised it. Today, Brandon joins us to discuss some of the challenges he faced along his journey. He shares how he chose to from over half a million dollars and a quarter of a million invested because it didn't align with his initial mission and core values. He dives into the challenges of building a business and how challenging it was for him to balance it with spending quality time with his family. The conversation shifts to Brandon's venture into franchising and the ethical dilemmas he encountered. He reflects on his journey of prioritizing values over financial gain and how this has led him to very tough financial struggles but he never regretted it. His What Went Wrong eventually led to his What Went Right and he found the right partner to build the ethical business of his dreams.



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    https://gowhadif.com/home-page562132



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    • 29 min
    Fastest Way to LOSE Loyal Customers | Biggest Business Blunders & What to Learn from Them (EP-19)

    Fastest Way to LOSE Loyal Customers | Biggest Business Blunders & What to Learn from Them (EP-19)

    In this episode of the What Went Wrong Podcast, There are many business blunders that almost no one talks about. Every large business has had at least one huge mistake that cost them money, time, and customers. Today, we dive into some giant brands, including Disney, Coca-Cola, Bud Light, and more. What are the issues that come with businesses trying to please everyone? Why is Disney facing many challenges with their new inclusivity approach to their movies and characters, and why is it so controversial? How did one marketing mistake by Bud Light almost cost them all their loyal customers? In our podcast, we care about the “What Went Wrong” that leads to the “What Went Right.” So, we find it essential to discuss the important lessons you should learn as an entrepreneur from these stories to avoid making your own business blunder and ensure you always know your customers and how to serve them right.



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    • 26 min
    Why Most Managers FAIL w/Cierra Luek (EP-18)

    Why Most Managers FAIL w/Cierra Luek (EP-18)

    In this episode of What Went Wrong Podcast, we are interviewing Cierra Luek. Cierra Luek is a veteran, entrepreneur, and a mother. Cierra has helped over 350 businesses build their audience on social media. She shares her journey of starting her business in 2020 when she initially experienced rapid success with significant revenue growth. However, she made the mistake of hiring multiple people simultaneously without proper systems in place, which led to overwhelming workloads, business challenges, and emotional struggles. She discusses the huge importance of managing expectations among teams and how clear communications can transform any business. Cierra also touches on leadership, effective delegation, and the challenges of remote work. Join us today to learn more about the art of decision-making in rapidly growing companies, the concept of Minimum Viable Actions (MVAs) in management, and how to train the mind to envision future scenarios and align behaviors with long-term goals.



    Cierra Luek's Social Media:

    https://www.instagram.com/cierralueckconsulting/

    https://www.facebook.com/cierralueckconsulting/



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    • 41 min
    Why Is Passion Not Enough for Entrepreneurial Success? Ego-Driven Motivations w/ Luis Guaman (EP-17)

    Why Is Passion Not Enough for Entrepreneurial Success? Ego-Driven Motivations w/ Luis Guaman (EP-17)

    In this episode of What Went Wrong Podcast, we are interviewing Luis Guaman. Luis Guaman has achieved a client success of 100% with a 27-year-old inspiring self-development journey. Join us today as we discuss the possible reasons to why businesses that are very driven still fail. Luis discusses why a vision of making an impact and achieving financial success might not be sustainable enough, and the issues that come with ego-driven motivations. Luis then goes into the challenges of being a CEO, and the issues that come with society always pushing successful people to start their own companies although it might not be their right path. He later explains why mastering emotions can greatly impact an entrepreneur’s success. He also dives into his current focus on coaching professionals and entrepreneurs to create more time and money without succumbing to stress and overwhelm, addressing issues like imposter syndrome and fear of failure. 



    Luis Guaman's Social Media:

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    https://www.facebook.com/Luisguamanconsulting/



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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

Jacstrom ,

Wisdom, Wit and Inspiration

What a great podcast. So much insight. We all start somewhere.. we all have oops.. we all moments that turn our heads.. that make what went wrong, right. Listen to this for the learning, wisdom and inspiration!

Doug Boughton ,

An Inside Look To Untold Stories!

Tabatha has the remarkable ability to invite her guests to go deeper into the stories they’ve never shared before to pull out all the gold nuggets how how they persevered through the toughest times, allowing listeners to discover what mistakes to avoid and what to focus on when they see them on the horizon. Amazing show! I can’t wait to hear more tales of “what went wrong”.

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