What if the difference between your business thriving and barely surviving isn't more capital, better timing, or a lucky break. Instead it’s the lessons you haven't learned yet from people who've already been exactly where you are?
Every episode, we sit down with founders, investors and business leaders who've actually built something. The ones who've risked their own money, made tough calls, navigated failures and created businesses that endure and turnover millions.
We talk about the decisions that kept them up at night. The pivots that worked. The mistakes that didn't. The moments when quitting looked easier than continuing. And the strategies, mindset shifts and lessons that made the difference between barely surviving and actually succeeding.
If you're building a business, you'll hear stories that validate what you're going through and give you insight you can apply immediately.
If you're thinking about starting, you'll get an honest view of what's actually involved and whether it's the right path for you.
If you've been doing this a while, you'll find others who understand the pressure you carry and the vision that keeps you going.
This is for the people building something meaningful. The ones willing to do what's difficult today for what matters tomorrow. The ones who understand that success comes from consistent execution, smart choices and pushing through when it gets uncomfortable.
Built Not Born In Business Podcast. Every episode could save you years of trial and error. Subscribe now.
What if the difference between your business thriving and barely surviving isn't more capital, better timing, or a lucky break. Instead it’s the lessons you haven't learned yet from people who've already been exactly where you are?
Every episode, we sit down with founders, investors and business leaders who've actually built something. The ones who've risked their own money, made tough calls, navigated failures and created businesses that endure and turnover millions.
We talk about the decisions that kept them up at night. The pivots that worked. The mistakes that didn't. The moments when quitting looked easier than continuing. And the strategies, mindset shifts and lessons that made the difference between barely surviving and actually succeeding.
If you're building a business, you'll hear stories that validate what you're going through and give you insight you can apply immediately.
If you're thinking about starting, you'll get an honest view of what's actually involved and whether it's the right path for you.
If you've been doing this a while, you'll find others who understand the pressure you carry and the vision that keeps you going.
This is for the people building something meaningful. The ones willing to do what's difficult today for what matters tomorrow. The ones who understand that success comes from consistent execution, smart choices and pushing through when it gets uncomfortable.
Built Not Born In Business Podcast. Every episode could save you years of trial and error. Subscribe now.
Ideas Fest 2025 completely changed our perception of what a business festival can be. In this episode of Mr & Mrs in Business, Chris and Helen reflect on their raw, honest and unexpected journey through the UK's most talked-about business festival.
From initial skepticism to genuine inspiration, they walk through how Ideas Fest 2025 helped them reconnect with their own entrepreneurial spark. Expect stories of uncomfortable networking moments, powerful talks from real founders and surprising lessons from million-pound business owners who kept it refreshingly honest.
This isn’t your usual highlights reel, it’s an unfiltered conversation about mindset, tenacity, self-belief and what it really means to step out of your comfort zone. If you're a small business owner thinking about attending Ideas Fest, or you're just feeling stuck and need a shot of inspiration, this episode is for you.